Challenges around entrepreneurship -the good, the bad, and the ugly side.

There's no doubt that entrepreneurship is exciting and rewarding. But there's also a lot of hard work involved. And sometimes that hard work isn't glamorous at all. That's why curiosity is important. Curiosity helps you understand the not glamorous side of entrepreneurial life.

?I'm hungry to learn. And what's great is we have the Internet, we have books. There are so many free resources out there today that requires nothing but just your time.

In this episode, we have guest Eric Lo, CEO and Co-founder at Krado Inc.

Eric talks about the "pretty" and "ugly" sides of entrepreneurship and shares his experience when starting Krado (a plant care startup using data from sensors, and guidance from expert growers). He talks about the one thing you really need as an entrepreneurial person is curiosity, you need to be interested in the unknown and want to dive deep into it, this is the most important thing for you to keep yourself alive in this business. Eric also talks about the need for entrepreneurs to be "on their feet" learn new things constantly and adapt to constant rapid changes.

There's no doubt that entrepreneurship is exciting and rewarding. But there's also a lot of hard work involved. And sometimes that hard work isn't glamorous at all. That's why curiosity is important. Curiosity helps you understand the not glamorous side of entrepreneurial life.

Don't be afraid to fail. Right? Failing means you're pushing hard. Failing means you're learning.

Here are the three key takeaways from this episode - listen here:

When you're curious about something, you ask questions. You don't just sit back and take things for granted. You explore, experiment, and try different approaches. Curiosity also means being willing to explore new ideas, new ways of thinking, and new experiences. Entrepreneurship is a journey, and you need to be open to exploring new paths, new places, and new people.

In short, curiosity makes you better prepared for entrepreneurship.

One thing all successful entrepreneurs share is that they spent their entire life learning and practicing different strategies to achieve their goals. In order to succeed, you need to invest time into mastering each step of the journey before moving ahead.

The key is to learn what works and why it works. Once you understand the underlying principles, you will find yourself making decisions that will lead you toward success.

Learn more here:?Mind The Innovation Podcast Episode 42

Hope you enjoy this episode

Thanks for listening - Stay curious and keep learning.

Sannah

Mind The Innovation Podcast