The PopSmoke Show • Video

The PopSmoke Show • Video


Veteran Leaves NASA to Launch His Own Business PS029 • PopSmoke

August 25, 2015

popsmoke.net/29 — In today’s episode, KC answers:- What was the most rewarding part of working at NASA?- How did you come up with your startup idea?- What’s the minimum viable product (MVP) for your product?- What’s a mistake you have made so far?- What’s a challenge you’re experiencing right now?- What’s the best business advice you ever received?- Who are your mentors, who do you like to learn from?- Do you have one key entrepreneur concept or theme that you’d recommend a veteran learn?- How do you grow your network?- How’d you get involve with TechStars Patriot Boot Camp?- How did you finally decide to transition from the military and pursue a full-time career in entrepreneurship?- What if entrepreneurship doesn’t work out?- What’s a great habit you’re doing right now?- How do you schedule your day and set goals?Key Topics discussed:- Life portfolio concept- Gamification- Lean development principles- Vitamin vs. pain-killer business concepts- Problem solution vs. product solution fit- Customer discovery and development- Apply vs. follow mentorship conceptFull show notes at: http://popsmoke.net/frontline/veteran-leaves-nasa-launch-own-business-ps029Thanks again for checking out The PopSmoke Show.  Make sure to subscribe to learn about the latest veterans on the go.  Hey, do me a favor, after you check out the show please leave an honest iTunes Rating and Review. Your review will make my day and help the show get discovered by awesome, like-minded people like yourself.  You can leave your name (and website if you have one) if you would like a shoutout during an episode.  Leave your review on iTunes at popsmoke.net/review.