Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

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 gave him the same advice I give nearly all over-worked, control-freak, do-everything-yourself startup founders: “Your number one priority isn’t any of these things. No Dave S. =

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TechCrunch

MARCH 27, 2023

To meet the changing startup landscape, we’re refreshing and re-imagining TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 in a big way, with more of what you love and new ways to accelerate your growth. What’s new at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023? That’s certainly true for the Builder Stage.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 2, 2015

” So how should you feel about Web Summit, DreamForce, TechCrunch Disrupt, CES, SxSW or any of the myriad of tech events that are put on every year? It was on par with DreamForce in attention to detail, networking potential, entertainment and speaker quality. If you want to network you need to plan relentlessly in advance.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

For those new to the scene or still in the dark, Clubhouse is a drop-in, audio, social networking chat. Some choose to go on stage to talk and provide additional advice or to answer specific questions. If you’ve got Zoom fatigue, you’ll like this aspect of it: No video, no text, just live voice chatting.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2024

I doubled down on my efforts, making more calls, writing more content, and networking tirelessly. To fellow entrepreneurs at any stage of their journey, my advice is clear: If you are committed to bootstrapping your business, be prepared for the long haul. Doubt crept in with every setback, making the journey seem insurmountable.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 27, 2014

Of course these are great places to network with other investors, meet great entrepreneurs and keep your connections strong with senior execs at larger companies like Yahoo! The ones above are the ones I’ve prioritized this year (other than Disrupt – I never seem to get invited to that one). And there’s conferences.

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

A significant amount also came from KEC holdings, a NJ based family office led by Jeff Citron, who is known for using technology to disrupt a number of industries. That product isn't money--it's their time, attention, sound advice and network.

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StartupNation

JULY 5, 2025

So my advice? My advice: Don’t just show what your numbers are—show why they matter. My advice: First, understand which metrics actually matter to your specific business model and focus relentlessly on those. Don’t treat impact as a side note. Bake it into your brand’s business case.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 19, 2012

Is App.net right the rail against ad-supported social networks or ad-supported products more broadly? What was the most practical advice Jonathan learned during his fund raising? Was Marissa Meyer a good choice for the new CEO or should they have stuck with Ross Levinsohn? who grew up in NorCal and moved to LA.

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abovethecrowd.com

JUNE 17, 2014

Many entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley believe that the financial services industry in the United States is “ripe for disruption. ” banking system is the Automated Clearing House network, broadly known as ACH. This supposedly “electronic” network enables people to transfer funds from one bank account to another.

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StartupNation

JUNE 18, 2025

High attrition doesn’t just disrupt your workflow, it also creates a culture of negativity and makes it harder to build momentum. Leverage the Power of Mentors and a Strong Network No matter how talented you are, external perspectives are invaluable. Free Skills Training: From Determining Prices to Networking for Growth 7.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 9, 2011

I started showing my partners more deals that I found interesting and doing loads of analysis on the future of markets I thought were ripe for disruption. I have always believed that TV was ripe for disruption. He pinged me for advice. US TV advertising is $60 billion in its own right. After that, all bets are off.&#

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 22, 2022

Early-stage startups and investors, from ClearCo to SignalFire, have spent years building up advice atop algorithms atop assumed returns. Advice and other bits: 500 Global’s Christine Tsai shares her 2022 VC predictions. When will VCs hit the brakes?

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In the latest TechCrunch Live episode, Lunchclub co-founder Vlad Novakovski and Lightspeed’s Nicole Quinn broke down its Series A deck, Lightspeed’s investment thesis and how having a strong investor network makes the difference between a successful raise and a dud. Consumer feedback is everything to us,” said Quinn. “It

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 1, 2011

After AltaVista, Mike spent a year doing business development for USA Networks ( now IAC – Interactive Corp ). I go on record saying that LinkedIn is ripe for disruption; and while Hashable might not be competing with them directly, the “personal relationship management” market is ripe for disruption.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

My mentor’s advice felt like a parental reprimand. Many successes (and even more failures) later, the advice still rings true. His advice for business leaders is simple and follows in the same vein: Follow your effort, not your passion. “Nobody trusts a person who fails a lot,” he said matter-of-factly. “So

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Jason Malki

JANUARY 29, 2025

Every day, Im surrounded by a passionate team that shares a common vision of disrupting an industry. My advice would be to stay focused on your whythe core reason youre building your business. Building a network of mentors and peers is incredibly valuable. Starting a startup is a thrilling but challenging journey.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 9, 2019

As co-founder at Radical Ventures and Singularity University ’s chair for entrepreneurship and open innovation, Pascal is focused on creating new business models for success and positively embracing disruption. Here is a radical and heretical piece of advice: Stand out by being the one person who doesn’t make things sound complicated.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

On the first responder side, AT&T has FirstNet , the only dedicated network for first responders where they have access to the best network available. Being connected has never been more important than it is right now, and first responders can feel confident on this network. The ATT&T network has stood the test.

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Onevest

MARCH 25, 2015

This is the question that we get asked all the time at 1000 Angels , the private investor network that connects startups with investors. Invest in What You Know The very nature of startups is to disrupt and change things. Onevest does not give investment, legal or tax advice. By Tim Houghten. So what do you care about?

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 13, 2011

I’ve been to many of the TechCrunch 50, Disrupt and many similar events over the years. That way you’re all extending your networks and splitting the costs. You’re there to network and connect with new people. Consider staying out late, sleeping in. Everybody loves to eat somewhere hot. That’s dumb.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

It provides mentorship, networking, and equity-free grants up to $50,000. Next Canada’s programs offer a world-class education, exclusive events, an expansive network, and more. Next36 focuses on supporting students and recent grads launching their startups, while Next AI supports AI-enabled ventures looking to disrupt industries. .

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TechCrunch

MARCH 24, 2023

We’re talking more than 40 highly engaging presentations, workshops and roundtables with interactive Q&As and plenty of time for networking. Dayna will talk about how, beyond the idea, founders can pitch investors on their TAM, including how they will wedge into the market and how they will eventually disrupt it.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 24, 2023

The traditional approach to financial advice – where wealthy individuals usually find an advisor through friends, family, or a local financial advisor’s proactive sales outreach – lags behind modern online product search trends. This chicken-or-the-egg problem was compounded by the very slow sales cycle of financial advice.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In addition to discussing potential applications in advertising, fintech and enterprise apps, respondents shared their advice for web3 founders who are hunting for funding, along with their concerns about factors that could stall its development. Several others said they started exploring the space after developing an interest in crypto.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

However, it quickly evolved into a platform facilitating remote team management for over 40 companies globally, providing job opportunities amidst the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Consider starting as an LP in funds for diversified exposure, access to deal flow, and networking opportunities.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

It became a theme in my keynote at Caltech on the future of social networking. You may hire a superstar, but if they are not a cultural fit then s/he can become very disruptive to the team. It then permeated my thinking and I began to explore the theme more as I looked around at web properties. We then spoke about startups.

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Startup Blogpost

MAY 19, 2023

Mentors can be a great addition to a startup, as they provide wisdom and advice to emerging businesses. This kind of closed network is great for forming close bonds. In organizational theory, it’s called an “execution network.” ” The issue that arises with execution networks is they lack outside input.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 16, 2022

By the time you’re reading this, we’ll be two days away from TechCrunch Disrupt! Anyway…speaking of Disrupt and Brex, I will be interviewing co-founder and co-CEO Henrique Dubugras and Anu Hariharan, managing director of YC’s growth fund, YC Continuity, live in a Fireside Chat on October 19! Hello, hello. Soooo exciting!

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The most common advice given to aspiring entrepreneurs is to start a business that ignites your passion. This is particularly true of industries where technology is disrupting business models. It may be a hobby or something of personal interest that enables you to develop a level of expertise that other people value.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Twitter’s new CEO and owner Elon Musk is rattling the cage at his social network and ruffling a lot of feathers both inside and outside of the company. Day 106 , for example, was spent at TechCrunch Disrupt, where he came to see Paul Davison, another hustler, talk about the highlights of Clubhouse and the low lights of Highlight.)

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Smart Hustle Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Disrupted supply chain, diminishing demand, and reduced cash flow were just a few of the many business challenges that most SMBs faced. One effective way to address these challenges is networking. When you join a good network of business owners, you can access the advice of peers to tackle any challenge.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 10, 2021

LynxDx pivoted from cancer treatment to COVID-19 testing during the early pandemic, and now is one of the primary providers of rapid COVID-19 tests in Ann Arbor and for the large University of Michigan network of employees. RightBrain Networks. FreightVerify. It’s also another solution to make your supply chain more visible.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 25, 2023

We’re talking more than 40 highly engaging presentations, workshops and roundtables with interactive Q&As and plenty of time for networking. Dayna will talk about how, beyond the idea, founders can pitch investors on their TAM, including how they will wedge into the market and how they will eventually disrupt it.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In addition to providing founders with advice, connections and help, the operators will also invest in the startups as part of the program, called Pathfinders, the storied venture firm said. The entire enterprise software market is being disrupted by next generation SaaS built using cloud, AI and mobile-first design principles.

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FundersClub

JUNE 12, 2017

’ It’s that line of thinking that leads people to create disruptive companies, to solve problems that were thought to be intractable. They seek a VC model where dogma is less of a drag on the enterprise, and investment discovery can come from a wide network of smaller investors—mini LPs, in a way.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 10, 2021

It can also be potentially disruptive: Early marketing and product managers may feel sidelined by new cross-functional teams that suddenly take a leadership role. We frequently run articles with advice for founders who are working on pitch decks. ” How to hire and structure a growth team.

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