Dealing with Stumbling Blocks
Four young entrepreneurs at different stages in their careers offer advice on getting over those first hurdles
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By Vivek Wadhwa
One of the advantages of being a young entrepreneur is that you don't know what can't be done. You get to look at the world with an unencumbered perspective and take your own shot at changing it. You don't have to be burdened by old beliefs. Be aware, however, that you may just be repeating mistakes that others have already made (see BusinessWeek.com, 9/14/06, "Some Brilliant Mistakes"). And the world may not give you the benefit of the doubt because you are young—in fact, you are likely to face challenges solely because of your age.