How to measure Start-Up Success Survey: Importance of Founders Experiences

Thank you for taking the time to complete my brief survey.

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* 1. At first, tell me about yourself: How old are you?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 2. Which of the following experiences/current positions have you held or are you currently holding?

Founded a Start-Up

Working for a Start-Up

Working for an Start-Up Investor

Working for an Incubator / Accelerator

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Which of the following factors has the highest impact on Start-Up success (please rank the others in the comment section)?

Team

Idea

Business Model

Funding

Timing

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* 4. Which of the following types of previous experience of founders has the greatest influence on the success of Start-Ups (please rank the others in the comments section)?

Corporate Experience

Start-Up Experience

Founding Experience

Industry related Experience

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* 5. How would you describe the impact and importance of founders corporate experience (Consultancy, Banking, Big Corporates)?

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* 6. Would you say that a founding team of young entrepreneurs as well as an experienced member with corporate background is beneficial?

Yes.

No.

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* 7. Regarding the stage of the company, would you suggest that corporate experience of founders becomes more important at a later stage of the company (please explain)?

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* 8. We have seen that some founders are able to create companies, but once they grow, they are not able to bring them to the next level. Do you think start-ups need support at this stage?

Yes.

No.

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* 9. If yes, what kind of support / partnership would you suggest?

Investors with infrastructure and network (VC, Angel Investor)

Investors from the same industry (for example competitors/ indirect competitors with experience in the industry)

Hiring an external manager with corporate experience and/or experience of managing a lot of employees

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* 10. Would you prefer a highly diversified Founding team (different skills, different experiences) or a more focused team, which is able to start and grow a company, but will later on depend on operational partnerships / investors?

Highly diversified team to stay as long as possible operationally independent

Focused team which will later on depend on operational partnerships / investors