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“Personally, I like doing something totally different because you get to the point where you’ve seen the same issue six times in a company,” Costolo said. “But I think staying in your lane … or going off and doing something new can work.” Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
Entrepreneurs take a variety of paths on the way to success, often encountering naysayers and other obstacles. At Tuesday’s Pandoland conference, about 200 tech enthusiasts and venture capitalists heard advice and stories from entrepreneurs who have made that journey, as well as writers who observe the effects of technology on society. Last year’s Pandoland, a two-day affair in Nashville, drew more than 700 attendees, co-founder Paul Carr said.
Sarah Lacy, CEO of San Francisco-based startup news site Pando, interviewed a dozen entrepreneurs during the daylong event at Merchandise Mart-based tech hub 1871. Click through to read the key takeaways.