Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

I only say that because after years as a VC I can always tell when my peer group invested in something because “it seemed like it would make money” versus when they invested out of passion. His blog is even called SaaStr (a bit too close to Suster if you ask me ;-)). Are your investors truly passionate about what you do?

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

The frantic pace of technology cycles, the amount of tech news, the blogs, the conferences, the demo days, the announcements, the fundings, the IPOs. It got me thinking about the advice that I often give to new VCs. Somehow the world seems to be spinning faster these days than just a few years ago. It’s exhausting.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 4, 2013

I recommend you read Fred Wilson’s recent blog post about the need for a well articulated business strategy before pushing a particular business model. I found myself in violent agreement with Fred’s blog post(s). He then brought her to board meetings so nobody could accuse him of not having a business model. ” True.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2011

Sometime around 2003/04 my technology team turned me on to “Spolsky on Software&# a periodic newsletter served up blog style from Joel Spolsky of FogCreek Software, a maker of bug-tracking software. Blogs weren’t popularized yet so it was an oddity for me to read the founder of a software company spewing out advice.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2014

If you’re a technology startup you need to excel at product, of course. But being best-in-class at online marketing is also a sine qua non to standout from your peer group. Yesterday I wrote a post about “ growth hacking ” and why I thought it was wrong that people were hating on the term unnecessarily.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 28, 2016

As someone who’s dedicated her career to helping small-scale entrepreneurs grow their businesses, I’ve heard many skeptics say a business accelerator program is just a cover for startups looking to increase capital. On a personal level, giving entrepreneurs the support and resources to realize their potential is immensely valuable on many levels.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 25, 2009

This is part of my blog series “ Pitching a VC.&#. The advice I gave to my sales execs is the same advice I would give to you: smiling, nodding heads are normally not a great sign. They seemed to agree with everything I said.&#. They might even like to challenge some of your assumptions. Tips in a debate led VC Meeting.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 2, 2010

But I strive to impact the lives of many more through hours of coaching entrepreneurs, challenging people to be better, making human connections for people or providing timely advice. Your advice made a difference.&#. Many of us have the ability to change the trajectory of other people’s lives. If I need to be blunt I am.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2020

At the start of 2020, Chelle Neff is wrapping up a decade of considerable success, growth and innovation. In addition to developing Urban Betty , a successful salon with two locations, Neff also created an app for stylists , produced a book about homes in Austin, Texas, and even reached the Inc. 5000 list twice! . What drives you? What’s next?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 9, 2016

I talk ideas out with peers, gather feedback and then methodically move forward. Vision: When talking with investors and other advisors, it’s easy to get pulled off task by following advice that’s not right for your idea. This story was featured in the March 2015 issue of Octane magazine. Start before you’re ready? I’m no different.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MARCH 17, 2021

Check out the advice from these experts to get some insight. So they need to stay top of mind with anyone that could bring them business, including current clients, past clients, and peers. COVID-19 has caused many people to pivot unexpectedly. But pivoting in business is not for everyone. How do you know which category you fall under?

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 3, 2019

When I met my now-wife, I realized that any technology that can find me a spouse is a killer app. I’d argue that the same type of technologies that have revolutionized dating can revolutionize our industry. . I walk through below how progressive investors are using technology and analytics throughout all of their operations.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 23, 2019

I had been inadvertently searching for this kind of peer support for several years, but didn’t even know it existed. Many times, we would bring in an outside facilitator to help us follow our strict protocol of “no advice—just sharing.” During my start-up years at Aqua-Guard Spill Response, Inc., But that was about to end.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 4, 2019

When I met my now-wife, I realized that any technology that can find me a spouse is a killer app. I’d argue that the same type of technologies that have revolutionized dating can revolutionize our industry. . I walk through below how progressive investors are using technology and analytics throughout all of their operations.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Against everyone’s advice, I decided to seek out a business partner. When it comes to running a business, there is no go-to manual for greatness or a secret recipe for success. There are, however, key ingredients that can contribute to entrepreneurial excellence. How did you come together to form Pronexia? It was all I knew.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Although technology has permitted teams to stay connected over the past few months, this lockdown presents a second obstacle, as employees battle with the anxiety and worry which this lockdown brings. Take advantage of technology. Even so, it is imperative that businesses continue to use technology to connect their teams.

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FundersClub

JUNE 12, 2017

FC sees blockchain as one of the technologies that will shape the future. Being an effective founder means questioning current paradigms, asking ‘Is there a better way to do this—and am I the person to do it?’ That line of questioning led Mittal and co-founder Boris Silver to build FundersClub in the way they did.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 11, 2010

I recently wrote a blog post about why I believe that startup teams in close proximity perform better. Uh, I guess he won’t be co-sponsoring a technology lab in LA with me then? [if you're not old enough to get the reference between this image and the title you can click on the image for a prompter].

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

One of the things we were chatting about was how many first-time entrepreneurs have grown up digital natives so have a really good intuitive feel for technology & design but don’t yet have the business basics down. So I thought I’d blog about one of the topics we discussed at breakfast – the phone call.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 17, 2017

At the time, I was a pre-med student—my father was a physician—and although I’ve always been a design junkie, I had never considered pursuing software or technology as a career path. WALK US THROUGH THE ORIGINS OF PUNCHKICK INTERACTIVE. WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START A BUSINESS TOGETHER? It wasn’t for me. WHAT VALUE DID THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE?

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