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Lessons Learned from Failures

By Randy Komisar - Stanford
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Lecture Description

Komisar talks about two failures he has faced throughout his career and the lessons he learned from them. The first was a company called GO Corporation, which failed after four years due to bad technology and planning. The second occurred when Komisar left LucasArts Entertainment prematurely to join another company called Crystal Dynamics. He was unhappy about the move and had no passion for its products.

Course Index

  1. A Venture Capitalist Innovation Process
  2. The TiVo Transformation
  3. Innovation Advice from George Lucas
  4. A Cautionary Word on the Deferred Life Plan
  5. Necessity-Driven Entrepreneurship
  6. Lessons Learned from Failures
  7. A View On Industry Bubbles and Investment Partners
  8. Optimizing Career and Life Opportunities
  9. Different Entrepreneurs Excel in Various Company Stages
  10. Skills Of Great Entrepreneurs
  11. The Supportive Silicon Valley Ecosystem