If you don't know your passion how do you initiate your startup?

You don’t. Find your passion. How could you not know it! I am not sure I understand your question. You must be passionate about something!!?? Just make sure you love what you do. You don’t have to be in business right now…just find your place in the universe.

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How do you determine how much to charge for your product?

Answered by Dan Martell – Founder & Investor. Posted in Money

Ask your customers how much value they would get from you solution ... and honestly, you don't need to get it right. You can always optimize pricing later. (more)

Is it okay to ask for meetings with investors if I don't want to pitch them? I'd like to just start making relationships if I want to raise in the future. Is there a way to...

Answered by Mark MacLeod – Partner, Real Ventures

Absolutely. I recommend this always. It's all about trust. The more exposure you get to investors the better. If you come see me and tell me what you're going to do in the ... (more)

What trends do you think startups need to be paying attention to?

Answered by Dan Martell – Founder & Investor. Posted in Lessons

What users are spending their time on (ex: Social, Mobile, Video, etc). For example, if you don't know about Formspring.me - then you're not paying attention. I'm always ... (more)

How do you recommend we ask someone for a referral? Just ask if they're willing to introduce us? They don't really know the space really well and may be reluctant to vouch ...

Answered by Raymond Luk – Partner, Year One Labs

That's your first challenge: you have to pitch them and convince them of your merit before they'll pass you along. I'm assuming you don't really know this person that well.... (more)

Dear Laura, You mentioned that at the outset you didn't know how to code, and was a single mom with two kids! (WOW). I'm absolutely energized by your accomplishment -- c...

Answered by Laura Fitton – Founder, oneforty.com

I still don't know how to code, and I still don't think I've accomplished much yet personally. Our team really kicks ass tho - they make all the difference. Every day at ... (more)

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