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My Favourite Failure: How to fail without getting knocked out - Tom McLeod
My Favourite Failure: How to fail without getting knocked out - Tom McLeod
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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Apr 11, 2024
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Podcast episode
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Tom McLeod, a serial entrepreneur, shares his wild journey of building 5 companies and surviving a dozen failures. From spy camera apps to failed iPhone tossing games, Tom's story is a masterclass in resilience and failing fast. He reveals the gut-wrenching story of his startup Omni, which despite a successful exit, fell short of his ambitious vision. Tom's key lesson? Take loads of shots, learn from failures, and avoid getting knocked out.
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Apr 11, 2024
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