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Do you have what it takes? Startup DNA is the idea that the worlds best entrepreneurs, like Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos, have some inherent talent they were born with that made them successful. The DNA is comprised of characteristics like resilience and ability to accept risk. Another characteristic many top entrepreneurs share is arrogance. Or worse, just being a huge jerk. Recently, I met with a lot of people to discuss rising Silicon Valley star, Travis Kalanick. Hes the CEO of Uber, and his car-sharing service was recently valued at $3.4 billion. Friends have compared him to great entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs and Larry Ellison. But Kalanick is a polarizing figure. Hes frequently described as both awesome and a jerk. Read more: businessinsider/jerk-tech-founders-often-become-kajillionaires-2014-1#ixzz2r5EApKZb
Posted on: Wed, 22 Jan 2014 00:45:49 +0000

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