Don Samoil On Being An Entrepreneur, Advisor, Mentor, And Philly Startup Ecosystem Mover & Shaker

In this episode of Entrepreneur's Enigma, we sit down Don Samoil, who is a prominent figure in the Philly startup ecosystem. Don shares his journey from selling newsletters in 2nd grade to his current involvement in advising and organizing for the Founder Institute Incubator. They discuss his early foray into real estate, then pivoting back to technology and his work with startups. Don also reflects on the challenges and rewards of being an entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of values and execution. As an influential mentor, he sheds light on the impact and evolution of the startup landscape, leaving listeners with valuable insights and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Key Moments [06:15] Cofounding is like marriage: communication and honesty. [08:38] Passion for chasing dreams and adding value. [10:44] Entrepreneurship is tough, filled with doubts. Find Don Online https://founderkeystone.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-samoil-ts/ If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give us a review on the podcast directory of your choice. We’re on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. GoodPods: https://gmwd.us/goodpods iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) • Instagram: Instagram.com/s3th.me Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://s3th.me/@pch Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices