Embracing Failure: the key missing piece in entrepreneurial success with David Silverberg

David Silverberg is a freelance writer, journalist, entrepreneur, editor, poet, storytelller and writing coach. From embracing rejection to discussing the importance of failure in entrepreneurship, David's journey from reporting on Fuck Up Nights Toronto , writing to BBC, to coaching writers is a testament to resilience and niche expertise. Learn from his experiences and gain insights on lessons learned, startup ecosystems, and the power of mentoring in the entrepreneurial world.

7:34 Anyone who works in the freelance space is an entrepreneur.

9:14 Rejection is part of the process, just keep at it.

14:14 The experience of covering Fuck Up Nights Toronto.

15:24 Talking about Failure completes the key part of the entrepreneurial puzzle.

15:35 What happens when something does not go right.

19:20  David Spielberg’s personal tryst with Failure.

20:24 Do not fall into the trap of catering to everyone, Niche down.

26:44 What lessons were learnt from the Epic failure of Google’s Smart City in Toronto .

33:34 Canada’s changing startup ecosystem and how it compares to the United States of America.

38:21 Mentoring is a great way to monetize existing skills as a consultant, entrepreneur, and freelancer.

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