2016 was the year we opened our brand new doors to a group of budding entrepreneurs and a community of mentors, experts, and change-makers with the aim of creating a thriving entrepreneurial hub. And boy, what a year it was!

We’ve learned a lot this year so we want to share the top 10 lessons. Take a glimpse at what it was like inside that bustling hub of curious and ambitious people…

1. Entrepreneurship is hard, so don’t do it alone

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2. Set goals, no matter how coconuts they are

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3. The most interesting things happen when you get out of your comfort zone

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4. You can should ask for help and seek the expertise of others

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5. You need to be willing to put your head down and just get things done…wherever you are

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6. Dance. A lot. Trust us, it helps

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7. Everything is much more fun when you find your tribe

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8. Entrepreneurs need hugs too

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9. Practice makes perfect

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10. Remember to step back and appreciate how far you’ve come

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