What's the Biggest Lesson to Learn As a Young Entrepreneur? Young Entrepreneur®

By Brittany Robins

Key Takeaways

  • Cashmore says he was passionate about what he wanted to build.
  • The most challenging part, he says, is the formalities of paperwork.
  • When you're a creative person, it can be difficult to have the discipline to incorporate the company and have the proper documentation.
Brittany Robins

Entrepreneur Staff

Executive Editor, Digital

Brittany Robins is the Executive Editor of Entrepreneur.com. She was previously the Deputy Editor of TIME.com and has a Masters in Journalism from Columbia University. 

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