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Pessimism vs. Enthusiasm When Validating an Idea

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When Gamal Codner left corporate America he began to grow out his beard. What started as a symbolic lifestyle change to signify the start of his entrepreneurial journey sparked a new business idea. As his beard got longer, Gamal noticed how there were no grooming products designed for men of color and launched Fresh Heritage to address this unmet need in the market. 

For more on Fresh Heritage and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/fresh-heritage-validate

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  • Why it’s important to invest in your education
  • Why you do not need the best product, you just need to be different
  • How to network with successful brands and get them to give you advice

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Pessimism vs. Enthusiasm When Validating an Idea

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