The Art of the Start Video
An honest speaker will tell you that she has “on” days and “off” days. The result of a truly “on” day is a standing ovation. I had a very “on” day at TiECon on May 13, 2006. This is the annual meeting of The Indus Entrepreneur organization.
I’ve provided postings of audio and video of my speeches that covered the topics of innovation and evangelism, but this is the first one of “The Art of the Start.” It’s the first one, frankly, because I’ve been waiting until I did it very—standing ovation—well.
Here are the PowerPoint slides that I was using that day. By the way, I am wearing an Anne Namba vest in this video. This is the company that makes the world’s most expensive Aloha shirts.
Here is the video in MP4 format in case you can’t use Google Video.
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Guy,
Wise content. We were knee-deep marketing for frenzied tech start-ups back in the day and one by one–watched 'em tank. Seeing confusion and a déjà Vu greed-glow coming off the latest crop. I hope you won't mind if I quote you. Maybe some can be pulled back from the abyss! To make meaning is the key.
Laurie
Posted by: Laurie Clemans | Aug 1, 2006 1:30:28 PM
Great presentation! Was a little intimidated by the size of the file, but watched the whole thing and enjoyed every minute.
Posted by: M. Barlow | Jul 30, 2006 9:43:40 AM
I can't wait to see you speak at PubCon 2006!
Great video. My wife liked it too.
Posted by: Dave Dugdale | Jul 29, 2006 7:37:47 AM
Wow, cool!
Posted by: Denis M. | Jul 28, 2006 7:37:47 AM
Thanks Guy!
Awesome speech. A perfect presentation with fun, love and passion!
Tom
Posted by: Thomas Schimana | Jul 24, 2006 12:41:53 AM
Guy,
I am a huge fan of yours, and I was simply blown away by your video, and posted it on my blog, and I have gotten more responses to your video than I've gotten for my own content :-)
However, I did want to share with you one very surprising (but funny) opinion of a user, who obviously knows frighteningly little English, but still very unapologetically slams you for a lot of things, including your choice of words ("adigitives", the person writes).
Here's a snippet: The person writes:
"I am stunned. If you wast an oppinion, I of this speaker I am going to give it to you.
"He Sucks" Yes I am surprised you use him as an example of your traing.
Here are my reasons.
He reads from his notes
He gets laughs by puting people down.
He snipes other companies.
His choice of adigitives is crude...
"
No, I'm not slamming my own visitor. I'm just trying to point out that everyone does have an opinion, even if they truly have no right to one at times ;-)
Read the rest at:
webmasterinabox.net/blog/2006/07/04/art-of-the-start-a-video-to-remember/
(or click on my name above).
Thanks for sharing your amazing wisdom and terrific insights.
Ravi Jayagopal
Posted by: Ravi Jayagopal | Jul 20, 2006 6:47:50 PM
Guy,
Great presentation. I'm currently an undergrad at Babson (majoring in enterpreneurship), and I've forwarded this video to a lot of my colleagues and hope that they will get the message. Having had some experience with VC's, I've also discussed this with my so called "entrepreneurship firm" that I'm a part of, and we're definitely implementing some of the ideas you talked about into our operating structure.
Keep it up!
Posted by: Ahmed Hashim | Jul 19, 2006 7:35:42 PM
Guy
Inspired to send you this link to some writing on The Age of Meaning that I did a while back - hope it hits you with a % of the same joy that your speaking did to me!
It's at: http://www.management-issues.com/alchemist.asp
Mike
Posted by: Michael Bayler | Jul 13, 2006 9:19:19 AM
Guy,
Its rare that I sit through web videos that are longer than 5 minutes, but I found that yours was spot on. I've forwarded the link to a few colleagues. Really enjoyed the prologue about the early Apple II vs Mac days at Apple. Brought back some memories.
Best regards,
Joe
Posted by: Joseph Fung | Jul 13, 2006 3:10:32 AM
Guy,
it is almost ten years since I first heard your bootstrapping, art of the start talk. Do you really have off days ?
Thanks for sharing
Posted by: paul@eucap | Jul 11, 2006 9:20:46 AM
Guy,
I forwarded this video on to my MBA class and at least a dozen people told me how great this speech was. At first they saw it was 40 mins and almost forgot about it -- but after 2 mins of listening, they were hooked and watched the whole thing and almost watched it again!
Seriously...you need to visit our MBA program and infect those MBAs you make fun of with more of your thinking!!
Rich
Posted by: Rich | Jul 10, 2006 4:37:15 PM
Well, I'm a grad student at Babson currently (which is known for its entrepreneurship program).
And I loved the joke on MBAs and consultants
Would love to hear you speak at Babson so you can infect the thinking at one of the top entreprenurial MBA programs.
About 10 years I lived in the valley and the first time I heard your words was that infamous graduation top 10 speech.
Glad you have a blog now...
Rich
Posted by: Rich | Jul 9, 2006 11:37:55 AM
Guy - do ever speak to MBA students at their Business School?
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Quite often, why?
Thanks,
Guy
Posted by: Rich | Jul 9, 2006 1:29:04 AM
Guy, I can't imagine that every speech for you isn't "standing ovation well". I saw you speak in Columbus, OH and you were one of the best presenters I've ever seen. Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Eric Corl | Jul 6, 2006 4:22:49 PM
Why do you repeat the same presentation every single time?
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Because I am a one-trick pony. Why does Sting always sing An Englishman in NY?
Guy
Posted by: Coches España | Jul 5, 2006 7:34:31 PM
... truly underutilized.
Your passion is infectious! And, your information is mind-blowing.
Who knew that one's life could be changed for the better in as little as forty minutes.
Thanks for the infection.
Posted by: Christopher | Jul 4, 2006 7:52:07 PM
Thank you, this was great!
More information, than in two day seminar.
Posted by: E.Augstkalns | Jul 4, 2006 12:54:10 PM
Awesome! Anyone who has been to a Guy Kawasaki keynote knows he is going to go over his time limit. Drives the coordinators nuts, but the crowd just loves it.
Posted by: Patrick | Jul 3, 2006 10:04:09 PM
Guy: You were awesome. I'm not a business person, only an Apple/Mac fanatic. Your speech was personal and funny and honest. Really enjoyed it.
Posted by: Steve Nguyen | Jul 2, 2006 10:57:23 PM
Awesome speech Guy! I love the way you present, with such authority, honesty, passion, humour and attitude.
Posted by: Alvin | Jul 2, 2006 6:19:49 AM
Truly Inspiring, Thanks for doing what you do.
Posted by: Chris | Jul 1, 2006 5:03:07 AM
Thanks Guy!
I'm from Portugal and I saw your presentation via google. It's been long since I've experienced such an inspiring speech. I also took notes while listening to you. You made me smile and you made me believe in myself more. Thanks and I LOVE TECHNOLOGY!
Posted by: Nancy Brito | Jun 29, 2006 4:42:08 AM
Mr. Kawasaki,
THANK YOU! I received copy of your vid feed via one of my franchisees. I am growing a brand new Fitness Center Franchise here on the East Coast, and your talk was not only entertaining, and informative, but it splashed a bit of "umph" in my entrepreneurial spirits. I instinctively grabbed a pen and scratch paper and took several pages of notes that I truly believe will be useful to my company and its growth. YOURE AWESOME!
Posted by: Eric Casaburi | Jun 28, 2006 9:28:27 PM
What comes through besides your insight & humor is your humanity & genuine concern for helping others. God Bless.
Posted by: jf | Jun 28, 2006 5:55:13 PM
I didn't get the point that you were making about the washing machines in the hotel. Were you saying that the hotel was doing the right thing because they knew that they personally wouldn't use a laundry service? Or, were you saying they were wrong because nobody would want to do their own laundry in a hotel?
Posted by: Brian | Jun 27, 2006 2:11:04 PM