ProductHunt.com hosted an online chat with A-List actor, producer and investor at 'Sound Ventures', Ashton Kutcher. Topics and questions ranged from the future of technology, investing in new companies and start-ups themselves to marriage/work/life balance and even Tasty Burger vs. Umami.
His breadth of knowledge in these areas is pretty cool and amazing as is his quick wit. Check out the entire conversation here and below… Our Favorite Bits & Tips.
Our favorite bit though was his take on keeping things SIMPLE and LISTENING...
Don't be afraid to ask for help.
Explain things in clear and simple terms (like you're talking to a high-school student.
Listen to the silence.
"Making money and changing the world is the exhaust of care and compassion for other people and the ingenuity and guts to do something about it."
(when asked what it takes for a new product/company to find investors) -
"I think it starts with making a great product that solves a real problem in an innovative way."
(when asked what he looks for in a founder of a potential company he might invest in).
"I'm looking for founders with Grit, people who don't give up, people with the execution ability in whatever space they are disrupting, people I'd be willing to work for, people who are flexible, leaders, good communicators, people who know their company inside out."
"Driven people with great ideas find a way to investors."
(when asked how to approach a potential investor aka: ask for something)
"The one thing I would suggest is, don't be disruptive, be polite, get to the point and expect 2 answers YES or NO. If it's no find out why and fix it then reengage."
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Thanx @APlusK xx The A-List
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