Is your business idea actually an opportunity?
About this episode
Brad Poulos shares his journey from the satellite industry to academia and insights on entrepreneurship and the cannabis market.
Discover how Brad Poulos transitioned from a satellite industry executive to a university professor and startup mentor. In this episode, Brad shares lessons on entrepreneurship, strategic thinking, and the evolving cannabis industry—valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals alike. Main Topics & Insights: Brad’s career journey: From technical satellite industry roles to sales, marketing, and eventually founding his own companies The importance of systems over goals, illustrated through weight loss and business examples Building and selling a satellite communication equipment company, with insights on B2B relationships and market expansion Transitioning from corporate leadership to academia, teaching finance, and entrepreneurship at the university level Challenges and opportunities in the cannabis industry: regulation, market development, and innovation The lean startup methodology: focusing on customer problems, minimum viable products, and avoiding stealth modes Strategies for startups: validating markets, avoiding idea obsession, and embracing 'good enough' decision making The impact of industry competition and knockoffs on legitimacy and…
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