This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

He said that Flickr taught us all about social applications--and gave birth to Web 2.0 The features in Flickr seeded the consumer web gene pool for the following 7 or 8 years--tagging, favoriting, commenting, permalinks direct to content, newsfeeds, social consumption of media, sharing and embedding.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Startups often find themselves navigating a tough and competitive environment. It’s about establishing a strong presence early on. By understanding and employing these strategies, startups can elevate their chances of long-term success and stability. First, you have to deeply understand your customers.

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Red Rocket

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

I recently got connected to Alyssa Hitaka at TopTierStartups.com , a new content site rich with startup related news, tips and interviews with startup founders. I was curious what her startup founders were seeing, in terms of the best marketing strategies they are successfully using today. Here is the list: 1.

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Startup Blogpost

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

From content marketing being the ‘buy-in’ to many startups failing due to lacking in this area, here are 19 answers to the question, “Why is content marketing crucial for startups?” It is what creates the idealization that the consumer wants to purchase or receive a service from your brand.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Do you pay attention to your competition? For whatever reason, in recent years, it has become trendy for startups to declare their disdain for competing. As if their business becomes a more noble pursuit. Because here’s the truth: while you might not pay attention to the competition, your prospective customers are.

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Jason Malki

JULY 13, 2023

As a serial entrepreneur and an expert in scaling up businesses, Saj has a wealth of experience in custom app, software, and game development, as well as blockchain development. What motivated you to launch your company? I recognized the immense potential in the mobile application industry and how it could revolutionize businesses.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 10, 2022

What is one business basic every entrepreneur should perfect when looking to start a business? To help you master the business basics, we asked business leaders and entrepreneurs for their best insights. It doesn’t matter how great your product is. It doesn’t matter how tremendous your business idea is.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

It’s no secret that Cyber Monday is a big deal for businesses large and small. For e-commerce startups, Cyber Monday and the sales season that follows offers an exciting opportunity to connect with customers by offering them incentives for purchasing products and services. Make your deals easy to share. Build anticipation.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 19, 2021

This Space is not a forum for pitching an article — if you’d like to submit your post for consideration, please email guestcolumns@techcrunch.com. I’m looking forward to talking to you in person; please bring your questions! How our startup boosted productivity with ‘get s done’ day. The Automattic TC-1.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 4, 2022

As more companies establish an e-commerce presence, the stakes have never been higher for brands to cut through the clutter to land new customers. The new capital will enable the company to grow its team. Disco will also be testing more business-to-business marketing and getting its own marketing funnel set up to build leads.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

The biggest challenge for a startup founder is knowing where to focus. You’ve got to pitch investors, target the right customer, hone your business model and raise critical funding just in time. Your team is lean, the margin of error narrow. The commitment to coaching is serious business. How important is coaching?

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 26, 2020

While all of our stories are different, if you were an entrepreneur or small business owner, you may remember this year as one full of great changes in business and leadership due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses did not make it out of 2020 by maintaining the status quo. Health and safety measures are critical.

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

For entrepreneurs building a business, the initial startup stage is an exhilarating time: you’re energized by your idea and engrossed in building the business. The hard truth is that in building any business , there are peaks and valleys. Two early-stage businesses I invested in are textbook examples of grit.

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Jason Malki

AUGUST 24, 2023

The process is simple: Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (MWDBE) firms claim their profile and showcase their capabilities and certifications. What motivated you to launch your startup? I’ve also witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by diverse businesses and other underserved groups.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

So, in keeping with our mission, we present to you today a list of Ukrainian tech companies and initiatives you can support, the products you can use, and the startups which you – if you’re an investor – can look at funding. But over 90% of Ukrainian startups say they need financial support to survive the war.

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StartupNation

JUNE 14, 2021

If you’re starting a business, you’re probably focused on the product or service you’ll sell, but there are other essential tasks you’ll need to tackle, too. The most efficient way to organize all of these tasks is by creating a startup checklist. The most efficient way to organize all of these tasks is by creating a startup checklist.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

You can purchase an existing online business. . Whether you’re using an online marketplace, personal network or broker, there are many avenues to purchase an online business. Some business owners no longer have the passion to run a business or a new venture may lead exiting business owners to a fresh journey. .

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Data streams with continual, real-time updates of information are a critical building block of how apps and sites function today, and now a startup that has built a platform to power those data streams is announcing a growth round of funding on the back of strong growth in its business into a wider set of use cases.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 19, 2021

The startup has been successfully leveraging social media to get its modern-day business card alternative in front a wider audience. million in sales for its digital business card technology. When the phones are close, the recipient will get a notification that alerts them to your shared Popl data.

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Jason Malki

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Mighty Oaks Capital Partners’ Gbenga Olomola Sleeps and Wakes Working with Global Startups and Funds I had the pleasure of interviewing Gbenga Olomola, Founder & Group/CEO of Mighty Oaks Group. Gbenga Olomola’s expertise spans equity capital markets, debt capital markets, M&A, and business acquisition, among other areas.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 11, 2020

Gordon Platt, President, Gotham Media , observes, “You may meet people on-line, but when’s the last time you really made a long-term, financially meaningful commitment exclusively as the result of a virtual interaction?” In the venture capital/private equity business, investors are B2B microinfluencers. Tech stack.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 11, 2020

Gordon Platt, President, Gotham Media , observes, “You may meet people on-line, but when’s the last time you really made a long-term, financially meaningful commitment exclusively as the result of a virtual interaction?” In the venture capital/private equity business, investors are B2B microinfluencers. Tech stack.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 21, 2022

To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. Oh, and we know we mentioned this yesterday, but a good thing deserves to be repeated: A huge congrats to Minerva Lithium and their $100,000 Startup Battlefield win ! Startups and VC. I want to launch a startup.

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StartupNation

AUGUST 10, 2021

Once your new business is up and running, you need to find ways to advertise to your potential customers. But before making your first marketing plan, it’s important to understand what digital marketing is and what online channels are the most accessible and affordable for you. Social media marketing.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 23, 2011

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. In a startup this is a mistake. In this instance I typically recommend that startups NOT hire a big, well-known PR firm. There is one carve out.

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TechCrunch

MAY 14, 2021

SaaS companies can grow to $20M+ ARR by selling exclusively to developers. Each year, the accelerator admits only about 5% of the startups that seek to join. Jumping through some hoops is not only worth the potential payoff but is ultimately a valuable learning curve for any startup.”. Walter Thompson. Senior Editor, TechCrunch.

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David Teten VC

APRIL 1, 2021

Maria Palmer of RRE summarizes : “You can’t pick a platform strategy that’s unique, but you can pick a platform strategy that your firm can uniquely execute. ” . I propose here a framework for prioritizing your platform buildout. – What are your fundraising goals? Organize events in your vertical. AskAnything.VC

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Preparatory steps are needed in order for a startup to be successful. Starting a business is very difficult. This Guide is for the aspiring business owner and entrepreneur for the purpose of spuring thinking and investigation that will lead to the creation of a business plan followed by the business launch.

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A Smart Bear

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Like startups. And that’s after the luck of where and when you were born, the color of your skin, your gender, and that list goes on too. . When you put it that way, it’s obvious why startups fail so frequently! What can you do, to reduce this effect and maybe even turn luck to work in your favor?

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David Teten VC

APRIL 1, 2021

Maria Palmer of RRE summarizes : “You can’t pick a platform strategy that’s unique, but you can pick a platform strategy that your firm can uniquely execute. ” . I propose here a framework for prioritizing your platform buildout. – What are your fundraising goals? Organize events in your vertical. AskAnything.VC

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Smart Hustle Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2019

As an entrepreneur, you have a million things on your mind at all times, and marketing doesn’t always top your list of priorities. The good news is that keeping your marketing efforts afloat can happen while you’re on the go, on your mobile device. News flash: Instagram is open for business - your business.

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Startup Blogpost

JANUARY 26, 2024

20 Resources for Identifying New Business Opportunities Unearthing new business opportunities requires the right tools and insights, so we’ve gathered wisdom from a diverse group of professionals, including business development managers and founders. I also use this resource to observe market needs.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 18, 2022

Have you ever recommended a restaurant to your friends or traveled to a city solely because your neighbor couldn’t stop talking about it? The concept of generating buzz to get consumers, marketers, and media to start discussing your offers is what spreads brand awareness for your new business. Soundcloud.

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StartupNation

MAY 25, 2021

Most entrepreneurs understand why content marketing is important, but when it comes to explaining what it is and how to utilize it to grow their business, many don’t know where to begin. any asset that marketers can use to bring the advice, knowledge and inspiration their businesses possess to life.

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StartupNation

AUGUST 3, 2021

Mattie Mae Larson has a growing business in Hawaii turning trash into treasure. While her business has been built with blood, sweat and tears, she also shares another secret to her success: her business mentor. Her local small business development center (SBDC) has been invaluable. How to find a business mentor.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Modern startups run on digital tools. A new business (particularly one with a remote workforce, or one that requires collaboration across various teams) will need help keeping track of its myriad projects and goals. Conversations between employees can be difficult to keep track of, especially as your business grows.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 3, 2019

But in business, you want a lot of partners. Before you can actually invest, you have to manage your fund. One aspect of management which merits attention is your own cybersecurity, which should not be left until a crisis to address. See Bessemer Venture Partners’ A comprehensive guide to security for startups.

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