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Shark Tank judge shares what sets real founder apart from dreamers

Inshorts · 8m ago

Shark Tank judge shares what sets real founder apart from dreamers

In a recent LinkedIn post, Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal shared why ambition alone doesn’t impress him anymore. He distinguishes between “Level 1” founders, who focus on ideas, and “Level 2” founders, who understand the roadblocks. His advice applies to professionals and students, too. Don’t just dream big, understand and prepare for the challenges ahead.

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