popsmoke.net/29 — In today’s episode, KC answers: - What was the most rewarding part of working at NASA? - How did you come up with your startup idea? - What’s the minimum viable product (MVP) for your product? - What’s a mistake you have made so far? - What’s a challenge you’re experiencing right now? - What’s the best business advice you ever received? - Who are your mentors, who do you like to learn from? - Do you have one key entrepreneur concept or theme that you’d recommend a veteran learn? - How do you grow your network? - How’d you get involve with TechStars Patriot Boot Camp? - How did you finally decide to transition from the military and pursue a full-time career in entrepreneurship? - What if entrepreneurship doesn’t work out? - What’s a great habit you’re doing right now? - How do you schedule your day and set goals? Key Topics discussed: - Life portfolio concept - Gamification - Lean development principles - Vitamin vs. pain-killer business concepts - Problem solution vs. product solution fit - Customer discovery and development - Apply vs. follow mentorship concept Full show notes at: http://popsmoke.net/frontline/veteran-leaves-nasa-launch-own-business-ps029 Thanks again for checking out The PopSmoke Show. Make sure to subscribe to learn about the latest veterans on the go. Hey, do me a favor, after you check out the show please leave an honest iTunes Rating and Review. Your review will make my day and help the show get discovered by awesome, like-minded people like yourself. You can leave your name (and website if you have one) if you would like a shoutout during an episode. Leave your review on iTunes at popsmoke.net/review.