Handsome young Jesse Warren Tevelow is an entrepreneur and writer. He cofounded PlayQ Inc., and was a member of the inaugural class of TechStars. Earlier in his career, Jesse worked for Seamless (acquired by Aramark in 2006) and Keynote Systems. Jesse has been featured in various publications, including Businessweek Magazine, Do More Faster, and Upstarts.
In the Foreword to Jesse's book TechStars Founder and CEO David Cohen reminds us of a time that changed many of our futures: `In 2007, the world was different. We were only six years removed from 9/ 11, and America was still trying to find its footing. Then came the financial crisis of 2008, commonly referred to as "The Great Recession." During that time, there were a lot of discussions about whether or not it was a good idea to start a company. There were two very distinct viewpoints: It was either an especially good time or an especially bad time, depending on who was making the argument. While some saw an unstable economy and a consumer-base more intent on saving than spending, others saw cheaper labor costs and reduced competition.' He then acknowledges Jesse's part in his own company's success: `Jesse's message: Our decisions make us who we are. The lines between success and failure, friendship and missed connection, happiness and unhappiness, barrier and breakthrough, are far thinner than we might imagine. Our mentality, and the decisions we make based on that mentality, play a huge role in our trajectory through life. Wherever you go in life, I hope you'll let the principles of the Connection Algorithm guide you.' Pretty powerful homage to this excellent book.
In Jesse's words he describes the background to his - and our - success: ` I'm nobody special--yet I've achieved things most people only dream about. So why is it a reality for me, and a dream for nearly everybody else? My intuition is that people's perception of risk and failure keep them in "ZombieLand" (my term for the hamster's wheel of perpetual drudgery that most of us endure as a result of the 9-5 lifestyle). The Connection Algorithm urges people to break away from that life, to reject the status quo and build a new paradigm that revolves around calculated risk, passion, and independence. It also explains how several trends over the past decade have made today the very best day to take the leap. I describe The Connection Algorithm as a mindset, and I truly believe it has the power to usher in a new generation of entrepreneurs who will challenge everything we know about today's working world, which will in turn change our entire culture. This new world is full of freedom, stability, and unlimited personal growth--for those bold enough to explore it. To quote a line from the book: "If this sounds too good to be true, it should. The doubt of the crowd affords opportunity to the few."
It is this `mindset' that Jesse brings to the forefront of his guidance in assisting all of us to make that step into success. And from the way he presents it, he makes believers of us all Highly Recommended. Grady Harp, August 15
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I took a moment to read the "unhappy" reviews...Don't ask me why I just did. But in doing so the thought that seemed to come up common was that the "ideas" presented "were nothing new". And in that, I can agree for there is nothing "new" under the Sun! But having recently returned to the pursuit of passion I cannot agree with their position that there is no value in what was presented. It seemed that their underlying issue centered around the author's own experiences rather than the purpose for sharing those experiences. Personally having started many life ventures that at one time or another "tanked" I found the relatability factor of the author's sharing on point and relevant. I will also add that the last four paragraphs of the book were absolutely the crowning advice of the entire work! There is no reason to not do what you love! I currently live in an RV with my wife and our cat Jake traveling the entire country singing and sharing my life story. And the joy of the journey is worth all the "failures" it took to get to this place! Thanx Jesse... Good read!
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