The leadership team of Accion Labs (l to r):
Shyam Upadhyay, Kinesh Doshi,
Sandesh Sukumaran and Tony Kernan.
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we’ve arrived. I still walk in here
as nervous as I was the first day.”
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to open “franchises” under the Accion Labs
name.
Kernan, Halter and Sukumaran have
learned several lessons in the last five years.
Kernan says it’s important to discover which
opportunities are worth pursuing and which
are not. “It can be painful to walk away from
an opportunity, but it can be more painful to
chase one you shouldn’t,” he explains.
He and Halter agree that it’s important
to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Employees at Accion Labs’ Upper St. Clair
office sometimes play cornhole outside or let
their children run wild in the courtyard when
they visit on “take your child to work” day.
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Instead of worrying about the
competition, Sukumaran suggests that
entrepreneurs focus on what they can
accomplish. Kernan, Halter and Sukumaran
also agree that successful business leaders
have to continue learning and be open to
advice.
Finally, Halter says the journey is more
important than the destination: “Focus on
where you are right now, not where you hope
to be. Otherwise, you might slip and fall or
stumble.” n
Plus!
The winter months are hard on
your vehicle. Cold temperatures
can affect its operation, while dirt
and road-salt residue can cause
problems with its physical condition.
However, simple checks and
maintenance can help your vehicle
stay in top condition.
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