praise for Purpose First Entrepreneur
“Wilkins dives deep to marry life and business philosophies into practical strategies, unique equations, and tactical solutions to live your most purpose-forward life.”
— Peter Barris, Chair, NEA
“Wilkins captures the essence of creating a life and business that matters: you must first have purpose.”
— Katlin Smith, Founder & CEO, Simple Mills
“Super-charge your startup with Purpose. Pete gives you all the tools you need.”
— Scott Issen, Co-Founder & CEO, Future Founders
“What does it mean to be a Purpose First Entrepreneur? Wilkins goes so far beyond revenue or bottom lines and redefines what we think of as a ‘successful’ business. Thoughtful, engaging, and inspiring. A must-read for future entrepreneurs.”
— Tobias J. Moskowitz, Dean Takahashi Professor of Finance, Yale School of Management
“Being a kick-ass entrepreneur doesn’t mean getting your ass kicked. Purpose First Entrepreneur goes beyond business and teaches you how to live well.”
— Garry Cooper, PhD, CEO & Co-founder, Rheaply
“From the vantage point of overcoming overwhelming adversity and running one of the top early-stage investment groups in the country, Pete Wilkins provides a purposeful framework that can help you achieve entrepreneurial and overall success.”
— Steven N. Kaplan, Neubauer Family Distinguished Service Professor of Entrepreneurship and Finance, University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and Kessenich E.P. Faculty Director at the Polsky Center of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, University of Chicago
“I met Pete when I was fundraising for my business and I was struck most by the energy he had for the people who created it. Pete didn't invest in my business, but he did something even better, he poured time, effort, and hours into me as an entrepreneur, which I'd take over his money any day. Whether you're just starting down the path to entrepreneurship, you're approaching burn-out, or you're losing touch with your "why," Purpose First Entrepreneur has something for you.”
— Jeana Anderson Cohen, Founder & CEO, aSweatLife
“Purpose First Entrepreneur captures the heart and soul of what propelled ActiveCampaign to be a market leader with over 100,000 customers in more than 170 countries.”
— Jason VandeBoom, Founder & CEO, ActiveCampaign
“Emerging from the pandemic, Purpose First Entrepreneur is incredibly timely, and at the same time, perfectly timeless. Pete shares his deepest insights on building an incredible business and life with purpose, sharing personal stories that are sure to inspire. A must-read for any entrepreneur!”
— Kristi Ross, Co-Founder, Co-CEO & President, tastytrade
“At G2, we set out to build a PEAK company culture where we have meaningful purpose every day. In Purpose First Entrepreneur, Pete codifies how entrepreneurs can build great businesses and culture by defining purpose, being purpose driven, and applying that purpose to all areas of life. A truly integrated approach for our modern entrepreneurial landscape.”
— Godard Abel, Co-Founder & CEO, G2
“Purpose First Entrepreneur shows you how your values unlock the true value of your business.”
— Divey Gulati and Dhruv Saxena, Co-Founders, ShipBob
“In a world of entrepreneurship, no one is talking about the key to true success: purpose. Wilkins homes in on his secret weapon and shows you, too, how to be a Purpose First Entrepreneur.”
— Betsy Ziegler, CEO, 1871 (World #1 Private Business Incubator and Most Promising for Women Founders)
“Wish I had this book when I started out! Purpose First Entrepreneur helps troubleshoot and avoid common personal and professional pitfalls along the entrepreneurship path.”
— Amanda Lannert, CEO, Jellyvision
“Pete brings incredible focus, positive energy, and a deep sense of purpose to help entrepreneurs succeed against the odds.”
— John Lewis, Executive Partner, Madison Dearborn and Executive Chairman, InMoment