David Teten VC

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Versatile VC is hosting a one-hour interactive webinar on Thursday, September 28, at noon EST. We’ll discuss Versatile VC ‘s strategy, how we see the market, and some of the opportunities we think are exciting. This is strictly for accredited investors.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

Set Goals Like Google: Why OKRs Surpass Other Goal-Setting Methods for Entrepreneurs Eric Crews (EO Boston), founder and CEO of management consulting firm Crews & co., My consulting firm has used them with over 100 companies. My advice to all entrepreneurs: Don’t shy away from hard conversations. But the No.1

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Impact Hub

MARCH 25, 2024

Participants leave their programmes equipped with the tools and networks necessary for sustainable growth and success, demonstrating Impact Hub Bradford’s dedication to making a lasting impact in their community. With its commitment to diversity and social impact, they have become a key player in the city’s economic strategy.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

You’ll receive practical startup advice straight to your inbox every week. Do the opposite of everything you’ve learned in entrepreneurship Al Anany has spent 10 years consulting. But blindly following some of that advice led him to multiple failures. But blindly following some of that advice led him to multiple failures.

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Jason Malki

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Additionally, he is the founder and CEO of Infinitary Advisors , a SaaS consulting firm where he spearheads comprehensive competitive analyses for both startups and scaleups. One potent strategy for a B2B SaaS company to enhance growth is to revisit and refine its monetization blueprint. Our primary hurdle has been networking.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

DECEMBER 23, 2022

I never liked being a consultant; I always thought I wanted to create and not “just” give advice or solve problems for others. Looking back at my time as founder and CEO, it would have helped me so much to have someone by my side giving me not only advice but something I would call active guidance. But then something happened.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 28, 2016

Having the right people in the right seats can hone your operations and output, with the right processes and strategy. Groups like this offer a network of seasoned entrepreneurs who have YOUR best interests in mind and give you knowledge to apply as you see fit. You don’t have an entrepreneurial peer network for support.

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Startup Blogpost

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

To provide insights into the role of partnerships in new business development, we asked 13 CEOs and Founders for their expert advice. From collaborating for brand awareness and leads to sharing costs and growing with partnerships, discover the key strategies these leaders recommend for capitalizing on business partnerships.

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Startup Blogpost

DECEMBER 29, 2023

We’ve gathered insights from Co-Founders and CEOs who have faced these hurdles head-on, sharing their experiences and strategies. Our strategy was to guide them in balancing the technical brilliance of their product with a strong, clear business proposition. This shift in focus made their proposition more attractive to investors.

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Impact Hub

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Evolving beyond conventional adaptive clothing, Moving Mood has transformed into a multifaceted research and consulting partner for the fashion sector, specialising in inclusive fashion. However, she recognised early on that people preferred traditional brands, prompting a shift in strategy.

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Startup Blogpost

MAY 11, 2023

To understand the value of business consulting for startups, we reached out to CEOs, founders, and other business leaders for their insights. From understanding the bigger picture to breaking free from constraints, discover the top 14 benefits of business consulting for startups, as shared by these experienced professionals.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Staying attuned to these changes and being willing to pivot our strategies has been instrumental in our growth. Lead generation, consulting on the phone, following up with emails within the same day—all of it matters. For me, that meant constantly seeking out professional guidance by investing in consultants early on.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 28, 2010

Anyway, I spent the first part of my career consulting for large companies. Accenture always had a chip on it’s shoulder in strategy consulting – especially compared with McKinsey, BCG and Bain. We called it “integrated strategy.&# I actually think from a marketing perspective it could have been brilliant.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

Here’s how I learned my lesson: I started my life as a consultant. Fortunately I was mostly a technology consultant, which meant that I coded computers, designed databases and planned system integration projects. But for my sins I got an MBA and did “strategy&# consulting. Nobody was surprised.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

I told people privately my perfect spec: computer science undergrad from MIT (or any other great school), 2-years at McKinsey but no more than that (I love the analytical framework that the top strategy consulting firms provide. on all the computers and established a network using Novell. What about strategy?

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

I started this journey at the beginning of 2023, and in this time, I have: Accumulated an online presence of more than 26,000 people Made digital products and monetized my content Let’s break down my strategy 1. You don’t interact or network with people. You want to get ahead of everyone and make a name for yourself.

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StartupNation

MARCH 19, 2021

A healthy family business embraces this constructive conflict, manages it well, and allows it to create new approaches, innovations and strategies. If you’re a family that has invested in a particular franchise, odds are, there are other families within the network that you can lean on when it comes to outsider advice and best practices.

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Feedough

MARCH 22, 2021

Innovation and networking have opened up many career opportunities for them, which consequently diversified both their presence and function. Consultant : They provide business advice and differ in their area/s of expertise. IT Consultants, Business Consultants, Travel Consultants are a few examples.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 14, 2018

Better still, you consult an expert to mentor you. Before you start operating your business, consult with a lawyer to make sure you are within legal bounds. What are the available strategies to establish good relations with them, entice them toward your business, and make them loyal clients? Research is required.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 1, 2022

The co-founder explained that startups may appear to have a community — aka, can get a community of people to come and talk about your product — but that doesn’t mean that they have an embedded community as part of the company’s strategy. What about newcomers or people who are looking for more basic advice?

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 15, 2010

In 1999 I was working in the London offices of Andersen Consulting. I had been working on marketing & strategy initiatives for European telcos for the past several years helping them to think through and design Internet offerings. Tags: Startup Advice. Both Tyler & I are Nihon -files. But show up I did.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Consulting and blogging are some of the best businesses to start with little money , since they require very little initial investment and can be scaled up easily. If your company offers legal advice, there’s no need to employ a full-time copywriter. Other products, however, can put excessive strain on your resources.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Garrett built Twitter’s communications team and helped the company develop a marketing, public affair and government relations strategy. He also advised the Obama White House on digital strategy and communications, Slack, and created two other communications consultancies. Over 200 people are in the community to date.

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AsiaTechDaily

JANUARY 30, 2023

With that, Joseph Lee shared enthusiastically about Kairous Capital and its cross-border business strategy: Can you tell us about your background and how you started your entrepreneurial journey? Would you like to share any lessons or advice for anyone looking to enter the venture capital field like you?

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 23, 2019

Finance and accounting was the most common area of concern (39%), followed by IT and technology (31%), digital marketing (20%), and business planning and strategy (25%). And that doesn’t have to start and end with your favourite true-crime series.

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Startup Blogpost

APRIL 28, 2023

We’ve gathered advice from 15 successful entrepreneurs and business leaders, offering insights from researching all aspects thoroughly to familiarizing yourself with management. Discover their best pieces of advice to help you make an informed decision about your passion project.

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Jason Malki

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Instead of letting this setback halt our momentum, we pivoted our strategy toward e-commerce, partnering with Amazon to reach our customers. Reach out to your network, seek advice, but ultimately, the decision-making power and ability to make it happen lies with you. Don’t hesitate to ask for help. Stay true to your vision.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 8, 2011

Fred has basically always been a VC, Mike was a reporter, and Jim worked in product marketing and management consulting. 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. 3) Network, network, network.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

This is part of my Startup Advice series. There’s a guy in Los Angeles that I met at several tech networking events. This person was educated at the best US schools and had worked for a top-tier strategy consulting firm – one of the big 3. Tags: Entrepreneur Advice Startup Advice.

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TechCrunch

JULY 1, 2022

“This includes cutting non-performing products, decreasing R&D and general and administrative expenses, and doubling down on creative strategies to recover customer acquisition cost instantly to reduce burn associated with growth.” My best advice: Strengthen your network.

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NZ Entrepreneur

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Hence, I declared myself a consultant, and the gods smiled upon me. Strategic surrender is not defeat – it is a strategy, Manly emphasises. It’s not always successful, but by saying you are also seeking advice on declaring bankruptcy will usually buy you another week or two.”. That was 30 years ago,” Manly reveals.

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Like Salesforce, HubSpot also has a significant (albeit smaller) network of integration partners. social network profiles (e.g., The best predictor for failed Salesforce implementation is whether or not the firm uses a consultant with real experience of private equity to setup and maintain the platform. Hootsuite).

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Smart Hustle Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Why not give the gift that keeps on giving: branding advice. Branding packages include everything from design consultation to font pairings, logos, and social media templates. Do you have a special up-and-coming entrepreneur on your list who has a fantastic product but could use a bit of a boost connecting with their audience?

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TechCrunch

JULY 23, 2021

Early-stage startups tend to claim that their go-to-market strategy is fully operational. Dear Sophie, I handle people ops as a consultant at several different tech startups. Marooney uses the acronym RIBS to describe her basic strategy for startup messaging: Relevance, Inevitability, Believability and keeping it Simple.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 31, 2017

Utilizing a financial model is a meaningful analysis, as strategy and finance go hand in hand. Navigating the road to successful capital raising can be a roller coaster, but proper preparation and advice can help you create the optimal structure for you and the company. So plan for that.”.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2010

I get paid to network – I love meeting people. I get to network with angels, VCs, entrepreneurs, lawyers, etc. I worked nearly a decade as a consultant – first building large scale IT systems and then doing strategy consulting. So I spend much time with them and trying to help. I love it.

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Reforge

JANUARY 31, 2023

On the heels of the pandemic, we’ve seen a number of flexible work arrangements emerge: remote companies, part-time tech, and more freelance consulting than usual. Regardless, their function is to give advice, but they don’t typically interact with people outside of the core leadership team or own any tangible deliverables.

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