Want to know what it really takes to build a successful business? In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I sit down with Lori Rosenkopf, Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship at the Wharton School and author of Unstoppable Entrepreneurs: 7 Paths for Unleashing Successful Startups and Creating Value Through Innovation. Lori shares insights on the seven different paths to startup success, from bootstrapping and business pivots to disruptive innovation and venture capital. Whether you're a small business owner, startup founder, or entrepreneur looking for growth strategies, this conversation will help you navigate challenges, leverage your strengths, and find your own unique path to success.

Today we discussed:

[00:00] Opening

[00:09] Introducing Lori Rosenkopf

[00:53] Telling Real Entrepreneur Stories

[03:59] The Six R's

[06:33] The Realities of Disrupting the Market

[07:37] Bootstrapping

[09:58] Technology Commercializers

[11:17] Accidental Entrepreneur

[15:20] Defining Innovation

More About Lori Rosenkopf:

Check out Lori Rosenkopf's Website: https://executiveeducation.wharton.upenn.edu/faculty/lori-rosenkopf/

Connect with Lori Rosenkopf on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-rosenkopf-5453a3b6/

Read Unstoppable Entrepreneurs: 7 Paths for Unleashing Successful Startups and Creating Value through Innovationl Guide by Lori Rosenkopf: https://amzn.to/41vVJKz

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