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How to Overcome the Fear of Starting Your Own Business You may already have a great business idea, but do you have the courage to bet everything on yourself?

By Jason Saltzman Edited by Dan Bova

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On this episode of Resilience, Entrepreneur Network partner Jason Saltzman sits down with Micah Brown, CEO and founder of Centiment (an artificial intelligence company), and Al Chen, co-founder of Cooperatize (a micro-influencer platform that connects influencers with brands and agencies). The pair of business leaders talk about some of their most important business lessons, which include understanding the implications of first impressions and how to deal with fear.

Watch the video to learn more and catch the full episode here.

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Jason Saltzman

Startup Mentor, Entrepreneur, CEO of Alley

Jason Saltzman is a seasoned entrepreneur with a background in sales and marketing. Through his role as CEO of Alley and as a TechStars mentor, he advises hundreds of startups, offering real-life practical application and creative marketing advice.  

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