Why does asking for help from competitors become more difficult as a business owner ages?
Replied byRonnen Harary
Co-founder & Board Chair at Spin Master
Niche: Production
Revenue: Approx. $166 Million/month
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Started: 1994
When you are in your twenties, your naivety is endearing and authentic. However, once you pass age thirty-five, industry incumbents stop viewing you as an underdog and start seeing you as direct competition, making them less willing to share advice or contacts.
0
From the Full Interview
This answer is part of a full interview with Ronnen Harary, Co-founder & Board Chair at Spin Master.
Share this Answer
Found this insight valuable? Share it with your network to help others learn from Ronnen Harary's experience.
Cite This Answer
Use this answer in your research, article, or academic work
Related Answers
How does the Konaq differentiate itself from the existing 450 series and the Rizta?
By Tarun Mehta
Production
Approx. USD 22 Million/mo
How did navigating a learning disability help you build resilience for the business world?
By Ronnen Harary
Production
Approx. $166 Million/mo
How did an initial ambition to become a corporate consultant evolve into founding an electric vehicle company?
By Tarun Mehta
Production
Approx. USD 22 Million/mo
What pivotal realization convinced you and Swapnil Jain to transition from batteries to building a complete scooter?
By Tarun Mehta
Production
Approx. USD 22 Million/mo
What made raising early venture capital so exceptionally difficult for Ather in 2014?
By Tarun Mehta
Production
Approx. USD 22 Million/mo
What humbling lessons did you learn from designing the exterior scooter aesthetic before solving the internal packaging?
By Tarun Mehta
Production
Approx. USD 22 Million/mo
How does Sasol deploy and scale artificial intelligence across its global operational footprint?
By Simon Baloyi
Production
Approx. USD 1.2 Billion/mo