964: Build the Fort with Chris Heivly

Build the FortChris Heivly, BuildTheFort.com – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 964 Chris HeivlyChris Heivly is one of the nation’s leading experts on launching startups and has been dubbed the “Startup Whisperer.” He co-founded MapQuest, is an angel investor, ran a corporate venture fund and 2 micro venture funds (directed over $75M) and was recently SVP Innovation with Techstars. Chris just released his new book, The Startup Community Builder’s Field Guide for founders, investors, and economic development leaders to better accelerate their ecosystem. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Chris Heivly about his book, Build the Fort.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How it’s important to adopt a “Build the Fort” mindset when starting or growing a business.- How many adults overcomplicate the process of starting a business by focusing too much on a distant vision and waiting for perfection.- Why you should break up goals into smaller steps while thinking about what needs to be accomplished in the next three months.- Why socializing your idea and getting feedback from others is crucial.- How collaboration and teamwork are essential for successful entrepreneurship. Connect with Chris:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @chrisheivlyFacebook facebook.com/BuildTheFortLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/chrisheivly Links Mentioned: buildthefort.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices