What is one piece of business advice that entrepreneurs should never follow?
Replied byKiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Founder & Executive Chairperson at Biocon
Niche: Health & Wellness
Revenue: Approx. $172 Million/month
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Started: 1978
You should never follow the advice that everything must be perfectly planned and organized before you start. Entrepreneurship is about executing on a clear vision, navigating failures, and having the confidence to adjust when calculated risks do not go as planned.
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