Entrepreneur Mugs

"Vision: It's what took a small workshop in the North Pole and turned it into the massive global enterprise we know today."

"The Internet startup had only enough cash for one more day. But, miraculously, the money lasted for eight days, until more venture capital could be raised."

'Stay with me now, people, because in Step C, things get a bit delicate.'

"She's asking if it's fresh-squeezed. Should I tell her to f**k off?"

"I am not a workaholic. I just work to relax."

Out of Focus Group

"I'm starting a startup that helps other startups start up."

Old MacDonald had a startup.

Thanks a Mil, Warren!

"Do you ever find yourself wondering, 'What would Batman do in this situation?'"

"But I've never made any real money. . ."

'At first I wasn't going to join, but with a name like that, how could I resist?'

'I spotted a gap in the market.'

"Business is terrible."

"Yeah, but that one's a little bit hard to reach."

"I like it!"

'Your proposal is innovative, Unfortunately we won't be able to use it because we've never tried something like this before,'

'What if we don't change at all ... and something magical just happens?'

'Which 'win' is ours? Because the one on the left looks bigger.'

'Now, keep in mind that these numbers are only as accurate as the fictitious data, ludicrous assumptions and wishful thinking they're based upon!'

'There's talk of innovation out here. Winds of change are headed your way. Lock your door, pull the shades and hide under your desk.'

Your proposal is bold and innovative but we are a traditional corporation. I would prefer changes like the ones we've tried before

'No, this is not Mel's secretary. This is Mel.'

"Actually, Lou, I think it was more than just my being in the right place at the right time. I think it was my being the right race, the right religion, the right sex, the right socioeconomic group, having the right accent, the right clothes, going to the right schools..."

'Before we start, shall we go round the table, and each share our name and a horrible dark secret from our past.'

Caveman is unable to attract venture capital for his square wheel invention.

A presenter with a very complex chart to explain a business plan - 'And it's as simple as that!'

'It's so new we don't know what it does, but nobody else has it so we're selling the hell out of it.'

'I was looking for a little stronger mission statement than that.'

It used to be all about truth and justice. Now, mostly I fight for market share.

'How are we going to achieve our goal this year?'

"I can't sleep. I just got this incredible craving for capital."

Plan 'A', Plan 'B' - "I say we should go with plan 'A', sir."

You will meet a handsome strategic partner.

'I would like to see a little less adventure in this business venture.'