This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 8, 2011

I'm sure each of those guys got questioned by entrepreneurs as to why they should accept advice from them as opposed to the entrepreneurial veterans of the days who worked in VC. So how can a relatively junior VC hope to add any value to an investment and on a board--and is it enough value that you should have one on your board?

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 14, 2010

This is a related post that will not only help you get the results you want more effectively but will also help earn the respect of your senior people (whether management or your board). It surprising how few people actually follow through this this advice. Tags: Startup Advice. I know you think you know this already.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

This is an updated post from my ongoing series on Startup Advice that I learned from founding two companies. . By Monday morning after their board meeting in NorCal I didn’t get a return phone call. We had made the decision that we would no longer be supporting IE v 5.5 (we we would support 6.0 I HATE LOSING.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 31, 2010

You’re not lecturing to a college class, you’re not at a cocktail party and you’re not chatting with a small group in a board meeting. You then need sub-themes or “supporting evidence&# to reinforce your key theme. If you wants some words to support the image – fine. You’re on stage!

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 6, 2020

We have been advising a lot of entrepreneurs so I thought I’d “open source” some of the advice I have been sharing. So my only goal is to give you insights into the conversations we’ve been having in case you don’t have the same access or advice. I am not claiming to be the world expert on this. shouldn’t I? The short answer is “no.”

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 29, 2024

The most successful entrepreneurs are those who take the approach of seeking out those who can give the best advice when dealing with the challenges of growing their small business or startup. The Importance of Seeking Out Expert Advice Seeking out expert advice is crucial for small business owners for several reasons.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 2, 2015

I can’t tell you how many people have thanked me for this advice and say their productivity increased exponentially. One area I’ve had much discussion with the companies in which I’ve invested in is bringing on board an operationally focused CFO. And board confidence matters in growing companies.

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Revolution

MAY 4, 2022

As board members, there were many hard conversations and no easy answers. We aren’t the type of partner that agrees with everything and rubber stamps decisions, but our support for Convene never wavered. We leaned in during weekly board meetings and reinvested when others left the cap table.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

This is an updated post from my ongoing series on Startup Advice that I learned from founding two companies. . By Monday morning after their board meeting in NorCal I didn’t get a return phone call. We had made the decision that we would no longer be supporting IE v 5.5 (we we would support 6.0 I HATE LOSING.

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David Teten VC

JUNE 9, 2021

You can work as a consultant, an interim executive, a board member, a deal executive partnering to buy a company, an executive in residence, or as an entrepreneur in residence. . As a next step, we recommend that you register at the major expert network websites, as well as LinkedIn and job boards, if you haven’t already.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

I will even take to emailing people I don’t know offering small bits of advice. I had a 3-hour board meeting with another. I sent an email to another about what I thought we should cover at his next board meeting and what was missing from the deck he sent. [I If you do randomly write me I have advice.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

In 1999 I was in Japan doing a strategy project for the board of directors of Sony. You pick out the answers that support your findings and leave out the ones that don’t support it from your report. Tags: Entrepreneur Advice Start-up Advice Startup Advice. This is an “error of omission.&#. -

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 2, 2010

That’s the thing—startups in the initial stages need advice, feedback, and guidence a lot more than they need money upfront. Getting key strategy advice early on, or getting introduced to a new market can make or break a company in ways that no amount of angel capital can help. You’d also be incredibly shortsighted.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 1, 2010

As a CEO you never stop needing to go on sales calls (or to work the phones in telesales or customer support) and ceasing to do this as your company grows because you’re focusing on investors, recruiting, PR or whatever is a mistake. An obvious example would be in sales. A quick example.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 27, 2011

I was meeting regularly with entrepreneurs and offering (for better or for worse) advice on how to run a startup and how to raise venture capital from my experience in doing so at two companies. Or “I’m a new entrepreneur, why would I offer advice on how to run a startup?&#. People often ask me why I started blogging.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 20, 2013

You’re not lecturing to a college class, you’re not at a cocktail party and you’re not chatting with a small group in a board meeting. You then need sub-themes or “supporting evidence” to reinforce your key theme. If you wants some words to support the image – fine. Startup Advice'

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 22, 2024

And because you need their money, the temptation is to listen a bit too well, and take all of the advice thrown at you during your presentations and during due diligence and finally from the vantage point of a board seat. But they are not the ones whose support you would later want. Some board members may show dismay.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Have a good accounting system Having a good accounting system is the sturdy backbone that supports your startup’s growth. Beyond technical expertise, a good accountant can be a valuable sounding board for your business decisions. They can offer objective advice on everything from managing cash flow to securing funding.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 11, 2012

Personally, I think it would be pretty awesome if all of the people who subscribe to my weekly newsletter could put $2000 towards supporting the early stage tech ecosystem in NYC. If venture funds could be supported by the local communities they invest in, you'd create a fantastic dynamic. I certainly would! Call me old fashioned.

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Revolution

MARCH 1, 2023

But if the fund relies on a “momentum” investing strategy (a strategy that is dependent on the next investor simply investing at a higher valuation than is supported by the fundamentals of the business because of an assumed upward trend) it is likely that those marks will be reset as the market inevitably corrects.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

They have been supportive when we’ve been doing well and also when we’ve made changes to the business. The firm’s brand is important, as is your relationship with the individual who can go to bat for you and support you within the firm. Seth likes to get together with board members every 30 days.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 11, 2016

The number one advice I give is “stop trying to be too smart”. The biggest difference we can make is helping support talented teams with complementary talent. It’s the founders who are willing to let you join their boards. I was mostly doing my job and trying to figure out how to be better every day.

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Y Combinator

AUGUST 11, 2020

With the launch of YC’s list of startups hiring for fall 2020 interns , I’ve been getting a lot of requests for advice from students about their upcoming fall plans. This might include foregoing any pre-paid tuition or room and board at your university; it might also incur re-enrollment fees. Talk to your parents.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2010

The process is bankrupt if you simple tweak the data to support your hypotheses. And few people in my experience do this well so many board meetings wander. Tags: Startup Advice. I’m never right the first time so I spend time adjusting my frameworks. And if data is required then I apply actual data to my conclusions.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 23, 2014

And I spoke with the CTO of another great company I used to be on the board of and enlisted his support in potentially being an advisor to one company. The following post is advice I gave to my good friend Sam Teller when he was just a junior baller, “ Never Ask a Busy Person to Lunch.” Ask Specifically.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The European startup’s flagship claim for the data-ingesting bot-builder platform is it’s capable of automating up to 80% of customer support interactions. “We believe that customer service automation will be its own category in the future and so we are working hard to define what that means today.”

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Sadly, in 2014, when I relapsed for the second time since my initial surgery, the board of directors made the decision to terminate my tenure at ESTREC. Special mention to my San Diego group, who has been a source of strength throughout the global pandemic, providing both emotional support and insights during this trying time.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 8, 2010

But in the end they know how to put the big wins on the board. They should go for the big wins and get all the support they need. Tags: Entrepreneur Advice Sales & Marketing Advice. They’re unmanageable. I’m unmanageable. We’re chaotic by nature. But … they DO NOT make good sales leaders.

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NZ Entrepreneur

APRIL 28, 2019

Here’s how to build a startup advisory board. And while it often seems more involved and complex than it is in reality, setting up an advisory board is something you should look to put in place in the early stages of your entrepreneurial venture. Selecting an advisory board is the tricky part.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 26, 2024

With nearly 19,000 members in over 80 countries, EO offers local, regional, and global experiences that support entrepreneurs beyond just business. Here is a sampling of EO opportunities to maximize your first 12 months with the organization: Join a Forum for entrepreneurial growth and support. moments have you experienced? “EO

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 7, 2014

This was customer interaction at its finest and as a result they invited him to meet with our entire sales staff and offer advice on the sales process from a customer’s perspective. As a VC if you don’t have that sounding board you’re missing a very important input into your business.

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Paul G. Silva

OCTOBER 6, 2022

We provided each startup: Board of Advisors that acted like a board of directors, holding the entrepreneurs to account. The board assisted entrepreneurs in developing strategic focus and then setting meaningful and ambitious goals. We realized that almost all entrepreneurs insist on getting $ along with their advice.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

Thank you to Tasha for helping to keep me sane by managing the onslaught of meeting requests, board meetings and constant change. This would be an unbearably difficult job without your support. Without this support I could not be successful in my job or in life. Startup Advice' Oh, and thank you to Nick Foles. Best, Mark.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 20, 2011

I have sat on a board with Howard and have known him a few years. This becomes a support group and allows them to help each other succeed. What is ideal board structure? For a company that raises a seed round of capital a three person board that includes the CEO, Investor, and an Independent member is fine.

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NZ Entrepreneur

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Firefly Digital provides advice to brands such as iconic Kiwi entrepreneur story, AJ Hackett Bungy. So it is with pleasure that we welcome Anthony and the Firefly team on board the #nzentrepreneur expert contributor team. The post Supporter Channel: Firefly Digital appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine. NZ Entrepreneur.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 25, 2021

In 2020, we had entrepreneurship virtual training with the participation of 20 members of at-risk groups who received direct support and printed materials delivered directly to them. González: Within our board, managing team, and program participants the majority are women. You can create an atmosphere by constantly improving.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 27, 2014

But if you’re a concentrated investor who takes board seats then you know the hard bit starts the day after. And why my advice to newer VCs would be not to feel bad if you’re missing out on what is perceived as a few hot deals. You face choices like, “Do I put in money to the benefit of other un-supportive investors?”

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