TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. Any advice or insights on how to present a strong case for an O-1A or EB-1A? The information provided in “Dear Sophie” is general information and not legal advice. Take a listen!

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The focus, as tends to be the case for all these customer service conversational AI plays, is freeing (human) support agents from dealing with dull, repetitive stuff — so they can apply their (less limited) skills to more complex, consultative or emotionally demanding customer queries.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 12, 2010

The specific things you’re looking for are: intelligence, ability to think creatively, ability to work with customers on vaguely defined problems, ability to assemble an ROI business case (with a template already created by marketing) and above all else the ability to listen, summarize and follow-through. It is a consultative sale.

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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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David Teten VC

AUGUST 20, 2019

A new wave of Revenue-Based Investors are emerging who are using creative investing structures with some of the upside of traditional VC, but some of the downside protection of debt. The Boston Consulting Group and MassChallenge , a US-based global network of accelerators, partnered to study why “ women-owned startups are a better bet ”.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Fuelfinance Their pitch: “We do your spreadsheets, graphs, and automation. Howly “You choose a category where you need professional advice and type your question in the chat form. Softjourn A full-cycle consulting and software development company.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Relationships may occur with potential employees, mentors, consultants, suppliers, and customers. Seek out financial advice because it takes time to improve a score. However, at a later date, the owner may bring in outside consultants to prepare the company for sale or to be transferred to a family member.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 5, 2019

What advice would I share with young entrepreneurs today? In the theatre I earned an MBA from the school of life—learning first hand about human psychology, leadership, management, recruiting, talent development, creativity, budgets, negotiations, raising capital, hustling, marketing, pitching, contracts, politics, fraud and betrayal.

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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

MAY 10, 2018

Sure, you need to learn what the common theme of the no’s are and be willing to make adjustments to your pitch. Fortunately I met the love of my life through work so I never had to follow his dating advice but I’ve always remembered Ron Lawrence in business. Sometimes you have to find creative ways of getting to the next milestone.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 1, 2023

Before we see a whole wave of AI prompt engineering consultancy practices for hire — just kidding, we already are — I figured it would be helpful to aggregate some of the top tips I’m hearing from the community on how to better interact with AI to get it to give you the answers you want. Ask for help. So, there you have it folks.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 31, 2010

This was evident at the Twiistup pre-event company pitch last week at UCLA. I always tell people that if you’re not creative in how you tell stories the simplest way to do so is by telling “a day in the life&# of your potential user. OK, hold back on your consulting humor. The bring your product to life.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Against everyone’s advice, I decided to seek out a business partner. As a result, we’ve been able to hire and retain the best recruitment consultants in the industry.”. 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.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 20, 2023

This approach not only sparks creativity and problem-solving but also enhances communication and teamwork. Nimrod Vromen , Startup Consultant and Host, Startup Confidential Podcast – CTech Align Team Members to a Problem Collaboration generally means working together for the purpose of achieving a shared goal. The result?

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