NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? Founders a few steps ahead of you will give you the most valuable advice you have ever received because they were in your shoes not too long ago. “Try to test and prove out your go-to-market strategy, before launch.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Successful entrepreneurs know good time management separates mediocre CEOs from amazing ones – and strategies that work for some don’t always work well for others. ” “When I’m feeling overwhelmed and unable to work, I have several strategies I use. Here’s what they had to say: Work Out. Take Breaks.

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TechCrunch

MAY 11, 2022

There was no IP, no MVP and the founder had only a general idea of the go-to-market strategy. Another CEO I spoke with had a game-changing product, sizable total available market (TAM) , successful betas, some product sales, an impressive team and a well thought out go-to-market strategy. Share on Twitter. 5 factors to consider.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 4, 2020

It’s a quick-read providing some practical tips and sharing best practices from peer companies to help you come out of the pandemic with a strong international presence. A great deal of this advice is evergreen and will serve you well whatever the circumstances may be. Is this the right time to expand overseas?

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 16, 2023

What advice would you give your past self? The question I asked them was this: If you could go back in time and give your younger self some advice just as you were starting your founder journey, what would you say? I recently caught up with a friend who’d founded a company. And I do remember them. But there’s good stuff too, right?”

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TechCrunch

JULY 30, 2021

Jason Dressel is president of History Factory , which helps companies use their history and heritage to enhance and transform strategy, positioning, marketing and communication. Yet we found that tech execs appear just as unprepared for C-suite transitions as their peers in other sectors. Jason Dressel. Contributor. Share on Twitter.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 18, 2016

Advice for entrepreneurs is often reduced to absolute statements and black-and-white “do’s” and “don’ts,” but I’ve found the truth is more nuanced. Here are some of the lessons that have meant the most to me: Advice can be unhelpful. A number of large companies have programs offering advice from their staff directly to startups.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

In EO Accelerator, we learned basic principles about the critical aspects of running a business and put strategies into place that enabled us to grow at a rapid but sustainable pace?which It gives founders the tools and accountability to take their business to the next level. How did you hear about EO Accelerator?

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 11, 2014

In short his argument seems to boil down to, “Look at me and my peers. There’s an article making the rounds in tech circles titled “ Growth Hacking is Bull ” written by Muhammad Saleem. I’d like to make the case that the article is wrong. I’d strongly encourage you to read it. We were here first.”

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 7, 2019

As an independent woman with a go-getter attitude, she shared insights with us into her life as an entrepreneur and what it was like getting YHS off the ground, as well as her advice for other young entrepreneurs in Latin America and the Caribbean. Sustainable Development Goals through youth empowerment using robotics and innovation.

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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. The most common advice given to aspiring entrepreneurs is to start a business that ignites your passion. 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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Jason Malki

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The anticipation of the mathematical community’s response when we disseminate our findings in peer-reviewed forums is exhilarating. One potent strategy for a B2B SaaS company to enhance growth is to revisit and refine its monetization blueprint. Beyond his entrepreneurial pursuits, he is an avid reader and a dedicated family man.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 29, 2012

With a little patience, forethought, and strategy, you can avoid angel burnout. A mutual fund manager won't give you their portfolio strategy but most seed funds love having a network of angels to syndicate deals with. Here are just a few suggestions: 1) Advise first, invest later. Its certainly not a way to become a great advisor.

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AsiaTechDaily

JULY 21, 2023

The fusion of these elements cultivates an environment of growth and transformation, making it an essential strategy for startups aspiring to unlock their full potential and thrive in their respective markets. First, value follows, where the customer obtains enough value from the product, gaining validation from peers or superiors.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

She hasn’t raised any venture capital. She drove her company to profitability before paying herself a modest salary. She leveraged herself and even sold many of her possessions to get started. And when her assets were tapped she rented out her bedroom and even her couch on Airbnb to afford her year-one operations. More on that later.

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TechCrunch

MAY 3, 2021

While Duolingo never wanted to look like other edtech companies, as we saw with its product strategy in part two, it turns out that evolving from college pizza vibes meant that it would have to take a page from its peers. She invested because of Duolingo’s growth and engagement numbers, but confronted von Ahn with some direct advice.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 10, 2012

She’s a Brown undergrad, Wharton MBA, ex strategy consultant and ex Googler. You know now why I would take her advice for new employees. ” She gave me a special one-time permission to write about her in a blog post so I could publish the advice she gave our friend. General Advice.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 18, 2023

-based Curated Loop — which soft-launched a high-end fashion rental marketplace last week after bootstrapping to launch an MVP — is sourcing statement pieces from independent designers’ sample stock to style itself as an edgier alternative to more conventional rivals. So the promise is access to unique high-end designs.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 23, 2014

And I realized that my place at the table isn’t always the opinionated guy debating company strategy but often it’s knowing the smartest people in the market and having close enough relationships with them and having put in sufficient time helping that that I know when I can call in favors. All originally through Twitter.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 29, 2019

Purposefully and carefully produced, the entire day is maximized for peer to peer networking and expert advice from the experiences of our speakers. How do you get the attention of your perfect customer, craft a marketing strategy and the tactics to better market your business. If you’re revenue is less than this - come.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 9, 2019

Purposefully and carefully produced, the entire day is maximized for peer to peer networking and expert advice from the experiences of our speakers. Not only that, but I've observed, over the years, how Rachel is very purposeful in attending premium events and masterminds to educate herself as a business owner.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 12, 2021

What advice are you giving your portfolio companies entering 2021? They have executed against a strategy while many of their supposed peers have done very irrational deals, impaired shareholder value, etc. Cannabis has always been essential to some. We saw early signs of that in our cannabis investor survey back in May of 2020.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Surely because they are more successful than their peers, it stands to reason they’re extremely sharp or even smarter than their non-CEO cohorts. There’s a misconception that the most successful business leaders are born with their leadership credentials imprinted in their DNA. We teamed up with Vox Media and surveyed more than 400 U.S.

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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. I had to laugh a bit reading it. I listed on many databases – some MBA, some not.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JULY 17, 2019

The number one challenge women face is a significant disadvantage in securing access to venture capital funding compared to their male peers. Practice your pitch, have them look over your business plan, and solicit their advice to so when you go into the lion’s den you’re as prepared as possible. . In 2017, just 2.2%

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 14, 2018

Join peer-group organizations like EO , where you can learn from experts and fellow business owners. Have you ever considered the similarities between fishing and business? It takes discipline and patience to be able to catch anything—whether it’s a client or a carp. Research is required. You search online. You review reports.

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Startup Blogpost

JUNE 9, 2023

To help you ensure your startup is environmentally sustainable, we reached out to CEOs, founders, and other business leaders for their best advice. Research shows that companies that prioritize sustainability outperform their peers by 15%. How Can I Make Sure My Startup is Environmentally Sustainable?

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 3, 2016

Examples of VC platform services include: recruiting, marketing, design support, inside sales reps, consulting, accounting services and so forth. Each VC has their own take on which services to provide and mostly they’re free but some smaller VCs charge portfolio companies for use of these services but usually at a cheap cost.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In addition to discussing potential use cases for advertising, fintech and enterprise apps, respondents shared advice for web3 founders who are hunting for funding, along with their concerns about factors that could stall its development. 7 investors discuss web3’s present and peer into its future. Senior Editor, TechCrunch+.

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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. I spend a lot of time with startups and thus hear many companies talk about their approach to sales and their interactions with customers.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 15, 2020

Before diving into entrepreneurship, wouldn’t it be ideal to tap into the knowledge of experienced, thriving business owners for advice on failure-proofing a new business? Validate product-market fit. “Do Do whatever legwork is possible to validate your product-market fit before investing everything in your concept. Beware of overbuilding.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 8, 2024

Our members are able to stay on top of trending investment approaches, terms and exit strategies. Launched the ACA syndication pilot with current ACA peer groups and a new deal-sharing platform. Without our members, none of our accomplishments would have been possible and our hope for the future would be unfounded.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 8, 2011

The other day, I got interviewed for Business Insider. It was a good interview, save for that little vein that I had no idea was so prominently featured on the side of my head--but what's a bald guy to do? At least it's not a weird fold in the back or a dent at the top. All hat and no cattle as they say. How about as a VC? And you know what?

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FundersClub

JUNE 8, 2017

" Oohlala focuses on helping students feel connected to their institutions, peers and professors through a user-friendly app that unifies and centralizes university information, events, resources and more in " Montreal tech company Oohlala Mobile tackles college-dropout problem. " Investor Thoughts.

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Y Combinator

JANUARY 30, 2023

After we closed the round, our lead investor revealed how capital efficient we had been compared to our peers. Welcome to the fourth edition of Learnings of a CEO. You can read previous editions here. Snapdocs is the leading digital closing platform for the mortgage industry. Even after YC, we didn’t raise much immediately.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 7, 2020

I had known Jason for many years, as peers and competitors in digital advertising. Do you know any CEOs who have enough time to meet all of their obligations, both personally and professionally? If so, I’d love to meet him or her! Ten years ago, I was in the midst of several major transitions. The co-CEO model is non-traditional, to be sure.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 24, 2022

8 Surprising Strategies for Unstoppable Focus. New and aspiring entrepreneurs often fall victim to impatience and imperfection. When something’s not working perfectly to their standards (or worse, fails), they take it personally and don’t know how to move on to better iterations after the setback. But that’s what startup life is all about.

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