David Teten VC

DECEMBER 3, 2019

When I met my now-wife, I realized that any technology that can find me a spouse is a killer app. When I met my now-wife, I realized that any technology that can find me a spouse is a killer app. But in business, you want a lot of partners. Before you can actually invest, you have to manage your fund. 1) Manage the firm

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 4, 2019

When I met my now-wife, I realized that any technology that can find me a spouse is a killer app. When I met my now-wife, I realized that any technology that can find me a spouse is a killer app. But in business, you want a lot of partners. Before you can actually invest, you have to manage your fund. 1) Manage the firm

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 24, 2018

Dave is a co-founder and partner at Fathom , a strategy and creative consultancy based in Connecticut. We got right back to work. Celebration can be a powerful force in creating a thriving culture, retaining talented employees, and in growing your business. Written by David Louden. What did we do when we finished?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 17, 2019

In this article, Manny shares his strategy for a smooth business exit plan. Along the way, I’ve learned that a “successful exit” for a startup—that critical moment when the founding team and investors decide to get a return out of the business—will be different for everyone. Know your exit options…from day 1 .

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The Zapier Blog

APRIL 10, 2023

If you're a beginner learning the ropes or a veteran B2C marketer making the shift, trying to work with anything other than a purpose-built B2B email marketing strategy is a recipe for disaster. B2B email marketing is a tactic for promoting products or services to business-to-business customers.

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OkDork

JANUARY 27, 2023

Starting a business during a recession might seem like the WORST possible idea. So not only is there less competition for new businesses right now, but some sectors can even thrive since others are trying to just save cash. Need help turning one of these business ideas into reality? Sign up at Monthly1k.com.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 22, 2022

To get this in your inbox, subscribe here. As history often reminds us , due diligence matters from a human perspective — and vetting a founder beyond their ability to attract talent can save firms from headaches or legal woes. Welcome to Startups Weekly, a fresh human-first take on this week’s startup news and trends. Our approach?

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Jason Malki

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

What motivated you to launch your startup? We help companies measure the value they deliver to customers by asking the right questions, to the right customers, at the right time along their journey. Take your time, and focus on hiring a “10” level leader in design and engineering. I bet the answer is no.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Based on this paper, Blue Future Partners and PEVCTech recently completed a large-scale survey to find out which tools are most commonly used by venture capital firms. (written by Philipp von dem Knesebeck , Managing Partner, Blue Future Partners (bluefp.com, @bluefutureteam ), and David Teten ). they are definitely at a disadvantage.

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The Zapier Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

5 things you should automate today Start automating Sure, it might be trickier for an adult to dedicate the same amount of time to learning as, say, an eight-year-old with no responsibilities, but given the right environment and the right mindset, people can learn new skills at any age.

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Reforge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Table of Contents The 4 Different Types of 1:1s Execute the 1:1 by Avoiding Common Mistakes Two Things You Can Do Today to Start Owning Your Calendar If you’re involved in cross-functional work, it’s easy to fill your calendar with 1:1 meetings. There are 4 main types of 1:1s, each with its own intended goal or outcome.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 29, 2010

The best thing to get is a “right sized&# valuation. In the video I also covered why you shouldn’t raise too much money too early in your company’s existence. But the key is that if you want to sell your company you need to have active relationships with potential future buyers. A: It’s not best.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 29, 2017

The rate of small business failure is trending downward, Entrepreneur reports. The trend stems partly from savvy business owners who do their homework before putting their product or service on the market. The opportunity for success has never been greater than it is right now. Find local providers to help meet your needs.

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HPA

APRIL 7, 2020

HPA recently created a resource guide that aggregated information on finance assistance and business operations. Meanwhile, we continued to monitor news and developed this secondary resource guide that focuses on HR and talent topics, decisions and best practices. . Quick links are below: Last updated: May 4, 2020.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Here’s a fun example: What runs through your mind when you think of a “Nigel”? He got picked on in school, struggled to find mates and picks his nose when no one’s looking? It’ll be tough to compete against your misguided perception, right? The same goes for your company’s brand. What’s in a name?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 3, 2016

Here’s a fun example: What runs through your mind when you think of a “Nigel”? He got picked on in school, struggled to find mates and picks his nose when no one’s looking? It’ll be tough to compete against your misguided perception, right? The same goes for your company’s brand. What’s in a name?

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 28, 2011

I want somebody who can inspire you to produce great products but not know your trade better than you do. You want somebody who can raise $15 million to build out your R&D, business development and sales organizations. Lately the topic of leadership & teams has been coming up a lot in my daily life. ON LEADERSHIP.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 25, 2013

And yours as well. The quickest I could find was from PitchBook. According to FLAG Capital there are 100 active VCs (as defined by making at least $1 million in VC per quarter for 4 consecutive quarters). I read Andy’s post with a knowing smile on my face. But VC is like congress. I rest my case. I have felt them myself.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 9, 2011

You often have very limited perspective on whether this person will continue to be a great partner 2 years down the line, 4 years down the line, 8 years down the line. One person gets married or has kids and starts to de-prioritize the business. Or you have disagreements about strategy, recruiting, funding, etc.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 26, 2013

One of the advantages of blogging, using social media, public speaking, etc as a VC is that you get a more nuanced view of these shifts by watching your own successes and failures. But succinctly this press places a marker in the ground for your company. They help create confidence amongst your staff in your future.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 10, 2010

If you’re not familiar with the term it’s basically trying to help all of us who are deluged with technology to find ways to cope with the masses of information without having it ruin our lives. Let me start by saying I’m a huge business book cynic. So I don’t read too many of them. My 2 biggest positives: 1.

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