Danae Ringelmann at Startup School SV 2014

Summary

Danae Ringelmann's speech at Startup School Silicon Valley 2014 emphasizes the importance of reflecting on one's own story and the bigger mission behind entrepreneurship. She shares her journey as a founder of IndieGoGo, the largest global online funding platform, and discusses the inspiration behind starting the company, which stemmed from her parents' struggles as small business owners who couldn't access capital. She also highlights the importance of knowing your "why" and how it can help entrepreneurs overcome challenges and stay motivated. The speech touches on the topics of democratizing access to capital, the role of culture in startups, and the measurement and cultivation of company culture. Danae Ringelmann also mentions the achievements of IndieGoGo, such as partnering with the White House and raising a $40 million round of capital, and emphasizes the significance of solving real-world problems and attracting people who think differently.

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