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<p>Number 3 in Frank Levinson's Top 10 Things You Must Have to Start a Business. You and the members of your company must have the confidence that new ideas will always be present, says Levinson. He talks about creating a culture that encourages and expects new ideas, and learning to give those new ideas away.</p>Ridodirectedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03589548376966520303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150052684369714563.post-74802267155503144142011-11-21T03:38:00.001-08:002011-11-21T03:39:04.069-08:00Startups that Fail: Netek<center><div><embed src="http://blip.tv/play/g4BA2dsmAg" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="500" height="311" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><p style="font-size:11px;font-family:tahoma,arial">Turn the hopelessness within you into a fruitful opportunity.<a style="text-decoration:underline" href="http://ridodirected.blogspot.com/">Home</a></p></div></center>
<p>Frank Levinson, founder of Finisar, begins his talk with a story about a failed startup of his, Netek. Netek is an example of company that had all of the components that are commonly considered to be necessary - idea, business plan, VC investment, team and space. But even with all of that, Netek couldn't get off the ground, he says.</p>Ridodirectedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03589548376966520303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150052684369714563.post-75713433994925291792011-11-21T03:36:00.001-08:002011-11-21T03:37:16.463-08:00Top 10 Must Have For a Start-up<center><div><embed src="http://blip.tv/play/g4BA2dsnAg" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="500" height="311" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><p style="font-size:11px;font-family:tahoma,arial">Turn the hopelessness within you into a fruitful opportunity.<a style="text-decoration:underline" href="http://ridodirected.blogspot.com/">Home</a></p></div></center>
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1) Spending everything on a good team and equipment
2) Letting people know the company is in business
3) Raising limited capital
4) Taking stock of a company and determining its needs
5) Being open to opportunities
6) Having a supportive family
7) Targeting mass markets, not just niche markets
8) Having confidence in new ideas
9) Acquiring and selling to real customers
10) Choosing a great partner.</p>Ridodirectedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03589548376966520303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150052684369714563.post-90984470523744466272011-11-21T03:34:00.001-08:002011-11-21T03:35:22.043-08:00Invest in Great People and Great Equipment - Not Furniture!<center><div><embed src="http://blip.tv/play/g4BA2dsoAg" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="500" height="311" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><p style="font-size:11px;font-family:tahoma,arial">Turn the hopelessness within you into a fruitful opportunity.<a style="text-decoration:underline" href="http://ridodirected.blogspot.com/">Home</a></p></div></center>
<p>Number 10 in Frank Levinson's Top 10 Things You Must Have to Start a Business. The first thing you need is comfortable, cheap furniture. Spend everything you can on great people and great equipment, that's everything, Levinson says.</p>Ridodirectedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03589548376966520303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150052684369714563.post-51029242400390975252011-11-21T03:32:00.001-08:002011-11-21T03:33:46.935-08:00Naming Your Company: Put Up a Sign<center><div><embed src="http://blip.tv/play/g4BA2dspAg" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="500" height="311" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><p style="font-size:11px;font-family:tahoma,arial">Turn the hopelessness within you into a fruitful opportunity.<a style="text-decoration:underline" href="http://ridodirected.blogspot.com/">Home</a></p></div></center>
<p>Number 9 in Frank Levinson's Top 10 Things You Must Have to Start a Business. Let people know you're in business, says Levinson. Name your company and put a sign up as soon as possible. Your main motivator should be the customers, he adds.</p>Ridodirectedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03589548376966520303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150052684369714563.post-63820801961988351022011-11-21T03:31:00.001-08:002011-11-21T03:32:11.667-08:00You Need Little Capital<center><div><embed src="http://blip.tv/play/g4BA2dsqAg" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="500" height="311" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><p style="font-size:11px;font-family:tahoma,arial">Turn the hopelessness within you into a fruitful opportunity.<a style="text-decoration:underline" href="http://ridodirected.blogspot.com/">Home</a></p></div></center>
<p>Number 8 in Frank Levinson's Top 10 Things You Must Have to Start a Business. Levinson believes you need "too little" money. He uses the famous coconuts from "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" as an example.</p>Ridodirectedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03589548376966520303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150052684369714563.post-36563778540498230692011-11-21T03:28:00.001-08:002011-11-21T03:29:51.805-08:00Businesses Must Have Customers<center><div><embed src="http://blip.tv/play/g4BA2dsrAg" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="500" height="311" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><p style="font-size:11px;font-family:tahoma,arial">Turn the hopelessness within you into a fruitful opportunity.<a style="text-decoration:underline" href="http://ridodirected.blogspot.com/">Home</a></p></div></center>
<p>Number 7 in Frank Levinson's Top 10 Things You Must Have to Start a Business. Levinson believes you should take stock of your company and determine what it is that you really need. He is an advocate of using common sense and realizing the main thing you need is customers.</p>Ridodirectedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03589548376966520303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150052684369714563.post-43273684597452206072011-11-21T03:26:00.001-08:002011-11-21T03:27:45.510-08:00Whatever it Takes to Stay in Business<center><div><embed src="http://blip.tv/play/g4BA2dssAg" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="500" height="311" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><p style="font-size:11px;font-family:tahoma,arial">Turn the hopelessness within you into a fruitful opportunity.<a style="text-decoration:underline" href="http://ridodirected.blogspot.com/">Home</a></p></div></center>
<p>Number 6 in Frank Levinson's Top 10 Things You Must Have to Start a Business. In the spirit of doing anything to keep your business afloat, Levinson explains why it's important to be open to all opportunities.</p>Ridodirectedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03589548376966520303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150052684369714563.post-91586564727766364812011-11-21T03:25:00.001-08:002011-11-21T03:26:00.712-08:00You Need a Supportive Family<center><div><embed src="http://blip.tv/play/g4BA2dstAg" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="500" height="311" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><p style="font-size:11px;font-family:tahoma,arial">Turn the hopelessness within you into a fruitful opportunity.<a style="text-decoration:underline" href="http://ridodirected.blogspot.com/">Home</a></p></div></center>
<p>Number 5 in Frank Levinson's Top 10 Things You Must Have to Start a Business. When starting a business, says Levinson, it becomes your life. Having a family that supports you and understands that they may not see you often is a great benefit. He talks about his family and the way they adapted.</p>Ridodirectedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03589548376966520303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150052684369714563.post-74011726417772954192011-11-21T03:24:00.001-08:002011-11-21T03:24:29.293-08:00Follow Standards<center><div><embed src="http://blip.tv/play/g4BA2dsuAg" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="500" height="311" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><p style="font-size:11px;font-family:tahoma,arial">Turn the hopelessness within you into a fruitful opportunity.<a style="text-decoration:underline" href="http://ridodirected.blogspot.com/">Home</a></p></div></center>
<p>Number 4 in Frank Levinson's Top 10 Things You Must Have to Start a Business. Niche markets aren't always the way to go, says Levinson. He advises that your company should stay flexible and be willing to work with, and for, the masses.</p>Ridodirectedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03589548376966520303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150052684369714563.post-37612312266868666882011-11-21T03:20:00.001-08:002011-11-21T03:21:55.709-08:00Develop a Culture Where New Ideas Are Expected<center><div><embed src="http://blip.tv/play/g4BA2dsvAg" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="500" height="311" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><p style="font-size:11px;font-family:tahoma,arial">Turn the hopelessness within you into a fruitful opportunity.<a style="text-decoration:underline" href="http://ridodirected.blogspot.com/">Home</a></p></div></center>
<p>Number 3 in Frank Levinson's Top 10 Things You Must Have to Start a Business. You and the members of your company must have the confidence that new ideas will always be present, says Levinson. He talks about creating a culture that encourages and expects new ideas, and learning to give those new ideas away.</p>Ridodirectedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03589548376966520303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150052684369714563.post-80000667185586060712011-11-21T03:19:00.001-08:002011-11-21T03:22:56.172-08:00Real Sales and Customers in Business<center><div><embed src="http://blip.tv/play/g4BA2dswAg" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="500" height="311" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><p style="font-size:11px;font-family:tahoma,arial">Turn the hopelessness within you into a fruitful opportunity.<a style="text-decoration:underline" href="http://ridodirected.blogspot.com/">Home</a></p></div></center>
<p>Number 2 in Frank Levinson's Top 10 Things You Must Have to Start a Business. Levinson talks about how a real business involves selling to customers and receiving money in return. He warns new businesses not to shy away from selling their products early on. He also gives advice on recognizing a real customer.</p>Ridodirectedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03589548376966520303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150052684369714563.post-62216724513535499342011-11-21T03:17:00.001-08:002011-11-21T03:18:17.644-08:00Choosing your Business Partner<center><div><embed src="http://blip.tv/play/g4BA2dsxAg" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="500" height="311" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><p style="font-size:11px;font-family:tahoma,arial">Turn the hopelessness within you into a fruitful opportunity.<a style="text-decoration:underline" href="http://ridodirected.blogspot.com/">Home</a></p></div></center>
<p>Number 1 in Frank Levinson's Top 10 Things You Must Have to Start a Business. Levinson claims that the people you work with and your team are key in making your business successful. He explains the factors that should go into choosing your partner</p>Ridodirectedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03589548376966520303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150052684369714563.post-86658483969423781632011-11-21T03:15:00.001-08:002011-11-21T03:16:33.864-08:00Why are Ethics Important?<center><div><embed src="http://blip.tv/play/g4BA2dsyAg" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="500" height="311" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><p style="font-size:11px;font-family:tahoma,arial">Turn the hopelessness within you into a fruitful opportunity.<a style="text-decoration:underline" href="http://ridodirected.blogspot.com/">Home</a></p></div></center>
<p>It's often more difficult than it sounds, but it's important to be fanatically ethical when building a company, says Levinson. He believes people understand if it's an ethical environment right away. It is something that people gravitate to, he says, so you just have to build it early and never step off of it.</p>Ridodirectedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03589548376966520303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150052684369714563.post-79949733142715727012011-11-21T03:14:00.001-08:002011-11-21T03:15:04.424-08:00Communicate with Customers<center><div><embed src="http://blip.tv/play/g4BA2dszAg" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="500" height="311" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><p style="font-size:11px;font-family:tahoma,arial">Turn the hopelessness within you into a fruitful opportunity.<a style="text-decoration:underline" href="http://ridodirected.blogspot.com/">Home</a></p></div></center>
<p>Levinson offers the following bit of advice to brand new entrepreneurs: Talk to customers. Identify potential customers and pick their brains: What do they want? Would they buy what you're selling? And how much would they pay?"</p>Ridodirectedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03589548376966520303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150052684369714563.post-60866402977655175882011-11-21T03:12:00.001-08:002011-11-21T03:12:51.194-08:00Creating Win-Win Relationships With Large Customers<center><div><embed src="http://blip.tv/play/g4BA2ds0Ag" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="500" height="311" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><p style="font-size:11px;font-family:tahoma,arial">Turn the hopelessness within you into a fruitful opportunity.<a style="text-decoration:underline" href="http://ridodirected.blogspot.com/">Home</a></p></div></center>
<p>Levinson believes it is easy to feel like a little fish in a big pond when you're starting your company. He talks about leveraging what you have to make your company stand out from the rest, and it all comes back to customers.</p>Ridodirectedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03589548376966520303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150052684369714563.post-37113718875778476892011-11-21T03:10:00.001-08:002011-11-21T03:11:16.207-08:00Sustenance of Growth Rate<center><div><embed src="http://blip.tv/play/g4BA2ds1Ag" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="500" height="311" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><p style="font-size:11px;font-family:tahoma,arial">Turn the hopelessness within you into a fruitful opportunity.<a style="text-decoration:underline" href="http://ridodirected.blogspot.com/">Home</a></p></div></center>
<p>The rate at which a company grows will vary for each individual venture, says Levinson. Sustaining the growth can be a tricky thing. He explains Finisar's rapid growth and weighs the pros and cons of quick growth and sustainability.
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<p>A company's IPO is often a symbol of success, says Levinson, but with that success comes a great deal of stress and change. He talks about his company's decision to go public, and their reasoning behind the decision.</p>Ridodirectedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03589548376966520303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150052684369714563.post-71244152593787123682011-11-21T03:05:00.001-08:002011-11-21T03:06:26.518-08:00Was Finisar a Technology Looking for a Problem, or a Problem Looking for a Technology?<center><div><embed src="http://blip.tv/play/g4BA2ds3Ag" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="500" height="311" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><p style="font-size:11px;font-family:tahoma,arial">Turn the hopelessness within you into a fruitful opportunity.<a style="text-decoration:underline" href="http://ridodirected.blogspot.com/">Home</a></p></div></center>
<p>Levinson discusses the starting point of Finisar, and why he founded it. He also talks about the initial months of the business and trying to make a profit.</p>Ridodirectedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03589548376966520303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150052684369714563.post-40626048636165527812011-11-21T02:50:00.001-08:002011-11-21T02:53:12.736-08:00Operational Experience Before Starting a New Venture<center><div><embed src="http://blip.tv/play/g4BA2ds4Ag" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="500" height="311" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><p style="font-size:11px;font-family:tahoma,arial">Turn the hopelessness within you into a fruitful opportunity.<a style="text-decoration:underline" href="http://ridodirected.blogspot.com/">Home</a></p></div></center>
<p>A familiar question among potential founders, says Levinson, is how much business and operational experience do I need to have before starting this business? He talks about the best experience a founder can have - the kind learned only by jumping in with both feet and learning as you go.</p>Ridodirectedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03589548376966520303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150052684369714563.post-59595170569986057922011-11-21T02:48:00.001-08:002011-11-21T02:49:09.217-08:00Hiring Ethical People<center><div><embed src="http://blip.tv/play/g4BA2ds5Ag" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="500" height="311" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><p style="font-size:11px;font-family:tahoma,arial">Turn the hopelessness within you into a fruitful opportunity.<a style="text-decoration:underline" href="http://ridodirected.blogspot.com/">Home</a></p></div></center>
<p>The personalities of team members and the culture of the company are vital to its success, says Levinson. An unethical member of the team can cause stress, tension, and ultimately division within the company.</p>Ridodirectedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03589548376966520303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150052684369714563.post-69852486569876050292011-11-21T02:45:00.001-08:002011-11-21T02:47:17.511-08:00Innovate Fast and Keep The Team Small and Focused<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<p>Levinson talks about how competition is unavoidable among businesses, and in the high-tech industry, it's fast-paced and often cutthroat. Keeping ahead of the competition comes down to two things, according to him: quick innovation and keeping your team small and focused.
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<p>Inevitably, when a company goes public, there's an enormous amount of change that takes place, says Levinson. While the IPO may be an indication of financial success, the true measure is within the company, and maintaining a level of normalcy and maintaing the company's original culture, he adds.</p>Ridodirectedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03589548376966520303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150052684369714563.post-42823545346671212152011-11-21T01:31:00.001-08:002011-11-21T01:34:41.033-08:00Envisioning The Future For Optics<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Levinson believes leadership skills are vital in maintaining a successful company. These skills include being able to see into the future, and predict where the company should go. He talks about the possible future of Finisar.
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As a company grows and develops, it is possible that its methods for design and production change, says Levinson. The company may also look to new avenues of possible innovations. He describes the changes Finisar has seen over the years.
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