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Considered non fictional films, documentaries gives us a glimpse into a real life figure or organization.  They are educational and a great way to keep you motivated and inspired. Here are five such documentaries every entrepreneur should watch once in their lifetime.

Documentaries every entrepreneur should watch

1) Startup.com (2001)

Directed by Chris Hegedus and Jehane Noujaim, Startup.com is a documentary about a startup called govWorks.com.  The documentary follows govWorks.com founders Kaleil Isaza Tuzman and Tom Herman, who raised funds worth $ 60 million for their startup.  Despite securing funding of such a large amount, the startup did not succeed or survive. This documentary will give everyone an idea about the mistakes one makes while starting a business and how to avoid them.

2) Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)

This Japanese language American documentary follows an 85 year old sushi restaurant owner Sukiyabashi Jiro.  This documentary teaches you the importance of hard work and mastering your skills in order to transform your business into a success.  The documentary is also a perfect example of how word of mouth marketing is still a great tool behind the success of a business.

3) Something Ventured (2011)

Something Ventured is a documentary about venture capitalists who worked and built  big corporations like Apple, Intel, Cisco and others. Featuring famous American venture capitalist like Bill Draper, Arthur Rock, Tom Perkins and Don Valentine, the documentary is full of interviews with capitalists and entrepreneurs of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.  Something Ventured is a perfect documentary to get inside the mind of investors and learn more about what they are looking for in a startup.

4) Steve Jobs: One Last Thing (2011)

The documentary is a closer look inside the life of Apple Inc., co founder and former CEO Steve Jobs.  The documentary is full of interviews by people surrounding the legendary CEO and discusses how his style, imagination and work influenced an entire generation.  Steve Jobs: One Last Thing also features an exclusive interview with Steve Jobs himself and will surely inspire you to work hard.

5) Print the Legend (2014)

Print the Legend is a documentary focussing on the 3D printing revolution and follows the story of companies like MakerBots and Formlabs.  The documentary also discussed the ugly side of running a business by exploring the life of MakerBots founder Bre Pettis, who was willing to sacrifice his friendship in order to turn his company into a success. Print the Legend askes the perfect question about what is most important for a business owner, other than success.

 

If you think we missed mentioning any other great documentaries every entrepreneur should watch, comment below and let us know.

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