
MyStartupStory: Pete Cashmore, Founder and CEO of Mashable
Pete Cashmore, Founder and CEO of Mashable, offers advice on operating a startup and how to make the leap from part-time entrepreneur to small business owner. In this instalment of MyStartupStory, Pete also talks about his passion for technology and how the most intimidating part of starting his business was learning about the paperwork and legal requirements that come along with being an entrepreneur. Presented by Hiscox Small Business Insurance.
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