Ben Werner - Mountains and startups
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GOAL OF TODAY’S TALK
• Give you some perspective on how to go about
(safely) tackling a big, ambitious goal.
• Life is short.
• …but dying along the way makes it shorter!
A BIG GOAL I SAFELY ACCOMPLISHED
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"One guidebook that we’re super
stoked about is Ben Werner’s
Backcountry Skiing Bozeman and
Big Sky. This expanded 2nd
edition print was just released in
2015 and it rocks.”
- A Mountain Journey
(SOME) PROGRESS!
• 3 full time, 2 part time folks on the team.
• MVP shipped: Simple one-q web surveys.
• Vision: Real-time CX measurement.
• Close to closing on our $375k seed round!
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7 Ways Not To Die*
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*To minimize your risk of dying. Actually we all die, so it’s really just 7 ways to reduce the likelihood of ending things early while still getting to do awesome things. I felt like I should put a disclaimer here, so please don’t make financial decisions or operate heavy machinery while under the influence of this presentation.
THE 7 WAYS
1. Bring the right tools (and skills)
2. Pick a suitable objective
3. Be part of an awesome team
4. Work your butt off
5. Manage the risk
6. Master your own mind
7. Realize it is not about the destination
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Closing
• I don’t know what the future holds, for you or for
me.
• I do know that I am doing my best to chase my
dreams, and am personally inspired by others
who are chasing theirs.
• If I can help by giving you “beta” for your journey,
let me know!