Mike Smerklo shared 5 lessons that he learned about entrepreneurship in 2020.\nEpisode 160: Five Lessons About Entrepreneurship That I Learned in 2020 by Mike Smerklo\nMike Smerklo is an experienced entrepreneur, investor and business leader driven by the desire to turn ideas into reality. Having bought and scaled a small business into a publicly traded company worth nearly a billion dollars in value, he has a deep understanding of the hard work, dedication and grit that truly powers successful entrepreneurship. Today, as the co-founder and managing director of Next Coast Ventures, Smerklo is a champion for a new generation of entrepreneurs building disruptive companies in big markets. His new book,\xa0Mr. Monkey and Me\xa0(Scribe Media, Nov. 17 2020), is a \u201creal talk\u201d guide for entrepreneurs who want to cut through the noise to cultivate a mindset that supports greatness.\nThe original post is located here: https://www.mikesmerklo.com/five-lessons-about-entrepreneurship-that-i-learned-in-2020/\n\xa0Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com\nInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices