Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 31, 2010

This article was originally posted in a much more concise version over GigaOm if you prefer the shorter version. Spending time with analysts getting into their “innovator quadrants&# will help you manage your C deals and pull them forward to B’s & A’s. This is part of my ongoing Sales & Marketing Series.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

This article originally ran on TechCrunch. I’m an entrepreneur at heart so I’m always inspired when I hear stories about innovation. I was meeting with a first-time CEO of a very promising young startup recently and offering my advice on what his priorities should be. I’m in Seattle this week.

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Dream It

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Dreamit Ventures and MedCityNews teamed up to get a pulse on the current appetite for innovation at large health systems across the United States. The survey data tapped senior innovation leaders, 85% of whom came from health systems with over 1,000 beds. This is an abbreviated version of the original article.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

The original post of this article on appeared on GigaOm in a more concise version here. All-in-one solutions may initially seem appealing but you end up getting inferior innovation. Tags: Start-up Advice. This is part of a series on sales & marketing. I call this “arming & aiming&# your salesforce.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 14, 2013

This article originally appeared on TechCrunch. We provide strategic advice to digital media companies in a manner that reflects how corporate development is actually done. You can imagine the press release, “New innovative model allows us to do audits differently than the competition!” Final example.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 26, 2010

Chris Dixon alluded heavily to it in his brilliant post on “ Techies and Normals.&# People who are “innovators&# or “early adopters&# like to be at the cutting edge. I must be an early adopter rather than an innovator because I DO NOT have my knickers in a twist to get on FlipBoard. We are evangelists.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 3, 2013

I have written about Deflationary Economics (one of my most read posts ever) & The Innovator’s Dilemma before. I reinforced this view by referring to a very interesting article I had read by Andy Grove (co-founder & former CEO of Intel) on car batteries, china manufacturing and the problem of US outsourcing.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

This article will explore how one-on-one mentoring can transform your entrepreneurial experience and help you achieve your business goals. Personalized Advice and Guidance One of the most significant advantages of one-on-one mentoring is the personalized advice you receive.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

This is the second article in a series on what it takes to be a great angel investor (and why this should matter to entrepreneurs). AngelList – as great and innovative as it is – does not guarantee success for investors. Tags: Startup Advice Tech Market Analysis VC Industry. Obviously.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 27, 2023

We summarize these pearls of wisdom in our new book, Smart Startups: What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know — Advice from 18 Harvard Business School Founders. The book is full of insights and advice for every stage of your entrepreneurial journey. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 25, 2021

Kent Gregoire is an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member and founder of Symphony Advantage, which helps CEOs achieve ongoing success through strategic thinking, advice and planning. and more articles from the EO blog. . Contributed to EO by Kent Gregoire.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 30, 2010

Otherwise, grab a cup ‘o coffee … Clicking on any graph below will take you to that article. My advice to entrepreneurs was and is “ when the hors d’oeuvres tray is being passed take two ” (e.g. Tags: Startup Advice Tech Market Analysis. raise money now to weather any storms).

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

This is the third article in a series on what it takes to be a great angel investor (and why this should matter to entrepreneurs). and now they’re all buying their way into innovation and talent. Tags: Startup Advice Tech Market Analysis VC Industry. Part 1 – Access to Great Deal Flow – is here.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Much has been written about the success of fintech and how this wave of technological innovation has changed consumers’ lives. Over the last decade, many once-promising innovations failed and did not live up to expectations. It is important to not just celebrate success but also to learn the lessons from failure.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. I surveyed six seed- and early-stage investors to get their tactical advice for laid-off tech workers who are thinking about starting up. ” In this article, they take on three questions facing every software startup: How aggressively should we grow this year?

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 3, 2024

American Entrepreneurship Today covers entrepreneurship and innovation all across America. Highlighting key happenings at both the National and State levels. Look to us for News, Information and Resources to start and grow your business.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 21, 2011

This article first appeared on TechCrunch. Are we headed for a long era of innovation in which startups are the new norm? Yes, there is unprecedented innovation. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the proliferation of starutps in the past 2 years. It seems almost incomprehensible that only 2.5

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 19, 2013

This article initially appeared on TechCrunch. They prefer to just “innovate” and not have the grubby work of actually making their innovation work with real customers. “We want low-touch or zero-touch businesses” was the mantra. I believe it’s flawed. .” Good luck with that.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 24, 2024

In 2024, events will revolutionize customer experience by embracing innovation, sustainability, diversity, and impactful brand collaborations,” says Amanda Ma, an EO Los Angeles member and CEO of Innovate Marketing Group. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 26, 2024

The event was a melting pot of visionary leaders, innovative ideas, and transformative discussions. Their stories of resilience and innovation inspired me to push my boundaries and explore new possibilities. and more articles from the EO blog. I truly grasped the global reach and impact of EO. first appeared on The EO Blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 7, 2024

Dozens of investors have approached me for advice on assessing the effectiveness of such policies. Companies are at a crossroads where well-defined and shared WFH policies can greatly enhance their brand, creating a favorable environment for innovation, teamwork, and lasting business success. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 16, 2024

World Entrepreneurs’ Day, celebrated each 21 August, honors the innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who shape industries, drive economic growth, and inspire others. You get advice from people who have been where you are without worrying about damaging your reputation. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 21, 2013

This article originally appeared on TechCrunch. it's all in this article if you want the details]. In fact, if you do the PS project well and narrow the scope to features that you know you’ll eventually need to build anyways then it can actually be a great source of future innovation. At a minimum co-ownership of the IP.

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As a seasoned entrepreneur, what advice do you have for aspiring entrepreneurs? For inquiries and connections with Korean tech companies mentioned in this article,, contact us at press@asiatechdaily.com. Thanks to this support, our team size increased, and we naturally settled in Pangyo Techno Valley by expanding our office space.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

This article originally appeared on TechCrunch. For starters, as Josh Kopelman outlined in this excellent post on their Dorm Room Fund , many great innovations including Microsoft, Google & Facebook started in a dorm room. What innovative programs can you put in place to get them there in the first place?

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

So Fox ludicrously set up a quasi internal innovation center called Slingshot Labs. The goal was to create innovations outside of MySpace and then MySpace would acquire them at pre-agreed prices based on how well they performed. This was Politburo-style innovation and was laughable. Enter Facebook.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

So we rounded up some insights from a group of famous faces who also have 36 candles on their birthday cakes this year, and whose advice echoes EO’s core values. The day you think there is no improvements to be made is a sad one for any player.” — Lionel Messi Think Big, Be Bold In EO, innovation is our North Star.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 22, 2011

This was 20 seconds of a 10-minute interview yet the article title was, “Mark Suster: Group Texting Companies are Doomed.&# I love seeing non Silicon Valley markets boom as it broadens our country’s innovation hubs. It’s a fun 10-minute interview that you might enjoy watching. Actually, I never said that.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 29, 2012

This is a riveting read and tale of ego, bad business practice and shady ethical behavior – if the article is even 50% true. We spent a bunch of time in the video talking about “disruption” as described by Clay Christensen in his seminal book, “The Innovator’s Dilemman” which I profiled here.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2013

But I was also in a rut where I felt I had lost the ability to be innovative and I had lost a bit of the passion & fun that came with the early days that were more existential and involved more intellectual challenges and less managerial ones. Startup Advice' I had stayed for 6 years.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 1, 2024

Fear of the unknown, financial pressures, and constant demand for innovation and adaptation can lead to high levels of stress and burnout. shared his experience around starting a business, the effects it had on his mental health and his advice on taking care of yourself and your business. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 5, 2017

Consistently providing information that only an expert could will result in followers looking to you for advice. Innovative, authentic content keeps you on the cutting edge. For three more questions that Frank Cowell asks his clients, check out his article in the March issue of Octane magazine. . Readers expect you to.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 12, 2018

If you don’t know, Ring offers home security products that started with a video doorbell, then video floodlights, outdoor stickup cams and now in-home security features that innovate in-home security alongside outside protection. But why did Ring succeed when the entire market kept saying that Nest was going to be the winner?

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Gust

JULY 3, 2012

As I wrote in Part I of this post , many of the most creative and disruptive startup businesses in recent years have involved the use of intellectual property in innovative, non-traditional ways that defy easy categorization and stretch the boundaries of concepts such as the fair use doctrine in copyright.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Simon Wu, an investment director with Cathay Innovation, says he’s paying particularly close attention to these areas of convergence : Data and the transition to value-based care. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Gamifying consumer wellness to stave off chronic illnesses.

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Paul G. Silva

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

This long, detailed, and excellent article is chock full of valuable advice on pricing. One part that particularly stood out for sharing are the four questions to ask a potential customer to help you determine where to price your product. At what point is this way too expensive that you would never consider purchasing it?

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Pangyo Techno Valley is Korea’s flagship business cluster established with the goals of technological innovation, talent development, job creation, strengthening global business competitiveness, and securing new economic growth engines. These successes stem from region-specific corporate support programs.

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