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Grow as fast as you can while your business is still privately-owned says Kevin Surace

BUSINESS

Kevin Surace, Serious Materials

Grow as fast as you can while your business is still privately-owned says 'clean tech' entrepreneur Kevin Surace.

Nick Swinmurn

'Stay focussed on your idea - don't get distracted'

Max Levchin

'Don't embark on a start-up single-handedly'

Jasmine Montgomery

'Plan your cash-flow carefully'

Mike Lynch

'Unless you're obsessed, you won't be successful'

Emma Bridgewater

'Be careful what you dream of - you might get it'

Glyn Woolley

'Starting a business is like guerrilla warfare'

Dom Sagolla

'The simpler your idea is, the easier it is to sell'

Charles Armstrong

'Don't wait to start your business - do it now'

Mike Faith

'If it's annoying you or it doesn't work, it's an opportunity'

Entrepreneurs talk about how to build businesses.

Max Levchin - PayPal/Slide

Dom Sagolla - Twitter/DollarApp

Mike Lynch - Autonomy

Jasmine Montgomery - Seven Brands

Nick Swinmurn - Zappos

Mike Faith - Headsets.com

Glyn Woolley - Coombe Castle International

Emma Bridgewater

Kevin Surace - Serious Materials

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