Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

I have my best creative break-throughs this way. I’ve talked in the past about how I manage my own creative process. If you struggle to find moments of creativity you might read that post. I also have huge creative spurts when I run. Board Meetings. Conferences. I get sucked up in “Do” mode.

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Startup Blogpost

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

From using listicle blogs for high-value traffic to maximizing content accessibility and reach, these experts share their most effective tactics to achieve marketing goals. You can also create blogs for alternative tools. This strategy has proven to be a hit and has earned us featured snippets or top positions in SERP.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2013

I became aware of Sam several years ago as I started noticing his name repeated in the comments section of my blog. He pinged me that he was thinking about joining a startup based in LA with the CEO in NYC and would I be willing to meet him and give him advice on this process. He found creative ways to politely stay on my radar screen.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Rick narrated his journey to this collaboration in a recent TEDx talk , sharing stories of participants, how they’re embracing their unique creative processes and the difference they’re making in the world around them. What advice would you give other aspiring, young entrepreneurs? It’s a great environment to be in.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 23, 2011

They get pitched by so many blowhards that more genuine people who aren’t in it for just a story stand out from the crowd. Obviously you should have somebody that helps you research journalists, gets you meetings, pitches stories, helps prep you for interviews & helps make sure your writing is cogent.

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The Zapier Blog

APRIL 25, 2023

From coffee chats to job pitches to meeting action items, productivity expert Jocelyn K. I'm putting together a new article series that targets ambitious young creatives, and I wanted to see if you might be interested in sponsoring it? Let's say you're reaching out to a film director you admire for advice.

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Y Combinator

MARCH 30, 2021

Frankly, we’re still thinking about Anu’s incredible advice for women founders. Anu is never short on advice for founders, but her words are particularly salient for women looking to build and grow their startups in the aftermath of the pandemic. But if I could go back to my twenties and give advice, I’d go join a startup.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 27, 2011

By definition, you read blogs. If you care about accessing customers, reaching an audience, communicating your vision, influencing people in your industry, marketing your services or just plain engaging in a dialog with others in your industry a blog is a great way to achieve this. People often ask me why I started blogging.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Once you’ve reached out, pitch them on why they should support your launch! For the next 14 days, link this “Coming Soon” page on your: Email signatures Websites header Blog posts callouts Image: Author As visitors subscribe to be notified, you will dramatically increase surface area for getting their attention on launch day.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 29, 2020

By: Kathie Priebe and Cristina Almeida, Managing Directors of Golden Seeds Reposted with permission from Golden Seeds blog. Editor’s note: This is an update to the original blog post, “How did she do it? KP and CA: What advice do you have for early-stage founders? Congratulations to Rita and her team!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Against everyone’s advice, I decided to seek out a business partner. Most of the people we’ve placed are looking for something more than a paycheck; they want a job that lets them be creative and fosters trust and respect. Above all, we only pitch people on the companies we would personally interview for.”.

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OnStartups

MARCH 24, 2021

Which, as it turns out is a highly underrated thing (more on that in another blog post). During the first week of that class, we all had to do a short pitch of a startup idea and convince our classmates to join our “startup”. I pitched a startup called “HubSpot”, which ended up being one of the ideas chosen. WP Engine.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 1, 2023

Over explanation and adjective use was probably the most common tip I received when asking for advice on how to be a better prompter. And let’s not forget about its ability to take on different flavors and spices, making it the ultimate canvas for creative cooking. Ask for help. So, there you have it folks. million in funding.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Most funds open data rooms to share previous reports, performance data, pitch decks, legal docs and other fundraising material with LPs. Some examples of VCs originating in creative ways: Pioneer runs an extremely open contest focused on lowering the bar to raising capital for “scientists, artists, entrepreneurs and civic activists.”

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 26, 2012

I want your pitch to be the one I say yes to--and I want you to solve the inherent problems in your business model. Take pitches? True creativity comes from dissent and a diverse set of opinions. True creativity requires some trade-offs.” It is your default response. I fight it.and fight it hard.

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Campaign Monitor

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Generating content for newsletters month after month can prove challenging for even the most seasoned (and creative) marketer. . Or, you might use the newsletter content to tease a blog post outlining your company values. A guest blog post you’ve written for another company or brand. A “Dear Abby” type advice column.

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