Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2014

If you’re a technology startup you need to excel at product, of course. But being best-in-class at online marketing is also a sine qua non to standout from your peer group. The starting point of product IS marketing, which is what a lot of young entrepreneurs that never studied business don’t realize.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 22, 2010

He stood up, grabbed the mic and gave a heartfelt overview of his experiences in experimenting with new technologies to build relationships with his audience, get feedback on his product quality and to market his music all the way to the top of iTunes. He made many of his own mistakes. He was riveting.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 21, 2010

Finally, a lot of people asking me about typos on my blog. I also talked about Virgin Money , a product that I have used to lend friends money in the past. Peer-to-peer lending service; started on FaceBook; claim to own 79% of the US peer lending market in March 2010 with a whopping $8,664,750. LendingClub. 24.5mm in Series C.

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Dream It

JULY 31, 2019

We didn't have a live product, but we had an insane buzz around us, with a successfully funded Kickstarter campaign and 'The Next Angry Birds' quote from Techcrunch. We spent most of that summer developing the product while carving out time to meet investors and try to raise funding. The plan-sort of worked.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2013

It’s your baby. Jonathan Strauss took this issue head on in a blog post that I believe every startup founder should read on “ Replacing Oneself as CEO.” I know because I marked the occasion with a blog post on how to have a great VC meeting. You took the biggest leap of faith. So give up the CEO role?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Let’s focus on the traits shared by most entrepreneurs—and how you can tap into these characteristics to jumpstart your own success. . Whether it’s securing investment capital, marketing a concept, recruiting new talent or leaning on peers for support and advice, having a solid network can seriously work to your benefit.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 27, 2013

In his post he asserts, “You get the VCs you deserve” and the corollary “You get the performance out of your board that you deserve.” Spend time building investor relationship long before you raise money. . By spending more time educating your board on your business you get more valuable advice from them.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 19, 2025

Get your leads where you need them Automate Facebook Lead Ads Here, I've rounded up standout Facebook ad examples that do just that. The goal is clarity: show the product, show the value, and make it easy to say yes. They don't ask for ad breakdowns, but I send them anyway.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 6, 2022

Blogging can be a profitable side business. You can monetize your blog through affiliate marketing, sponsored posts, display ads, and selling digital and physical products. Some bloggers become so successful that they turn blogging into a full-time business. million per year from their blogs. What is a blog?

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StartupNation

JANUARY 6, 2022

Blogging can be a profitable side business. You can monetize your blog through affiliate marketing, sponsored posts, display ads, and selling digital and physical products. Some bloggers become so successful that they turn blogging into a full-time business. million per year from their blogs. What is a blog?

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StartupNation

MAY 23, 2025

Sign Up for The Start Newsletter * indicates required Email Address * /* real people should not fill this in and expect good things – do not remove this or risk form bot signups */ How to Start a Business for Less Than $100 Follow this guide to become your own boss , wallet-light but dream-heavy. Hosting & Email.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 17, 2011

It’s why I always work hard to find images for my blog posts & why all of my keynote presentations are visual rather than bullet points with words. The need for creativity extends well beyond product design. I use tools to invoke my creative self. It’s how you codify your ideas. THE DETAILS.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

This blog post originally appeared in serialized form here on TechCrunch. They had a proprietary browser, their own search engine, their own content, chat rooms, email system, etc. If you were a newly minted, venture-backed consumer Internet company you had to have a deal with AOL to reach your customers.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

This blog post originally appeared in serialized form here on TechCrunch. If you came here via a direct link you might want to check out the more detailed full version on my blog, which is here. Companies like GeoCities & Tripod built tools that let you publish web pages that could be discoverable by others.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 7, 2022

Blogging can be a profitable side business. You can monetize your blog through affiliate marketing, sponsored posts, display ads, and selling digital and physical products. Some bloggers become so successful that they turn blogging into a full-time business. million per year from their blogs. What is a blog?

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Revolution

MARCH 28, 2023

Why it will revolutionize the way we shop, browse, and learn Source: openai.com/blog/chatgpt-plugins The electrifying launch and global adoption of ChatGPT has been amazing to witness. Its most recent development targets two of ChatGPT’s biggest limitations: First, it generates output but can’t deliver outcomes (or act on your behalf).

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 21, 2023

As I’ve reached a high level of success in my own business and coached hundreds of six- and seven-figure female entrepreneurs, I’ve seen one theme repeatedly: Financial success is amazing, but with business growth comes added external pressure — pressure from your team, your advisors, and even your customers.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 4, 2023

We asked them to share the skills, mindset or tools that entrepreneurs would be wise to adopt to meet the moment. Hopefully, your company isn’t one of them. We’ve missed face-to-face interaction for too long; building relationships is key to winning more business in 2023. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

To build a thriving company, successful business leaders know they need to balance the needs of employees, customers and shareholders. A reported 52% of American workers are not engaged in their work and, as a growing body of research has found , employees’ happiness has a direct impact on your company’s performance. Register today.

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Hunter Walk

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

We developed a friendship as part of our Board service and a recent blog post of his made me think I wanted to learn a bit more about his Instacart experience. I knew I wanted to help build it from the ground up. So what follows are Five Question with Nilam. In retrospect, it was not a very well thought out decision.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 7, 2021

Annie Cheng is active in the Seattle chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) ‘s Accelerator programme, which empowers entrepreneurs with the tools, community and accountability necessary to aggressively grow their businesses. What made you start your company? . Here’s what she shared.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 17, 2023

Read Part I: Run Your Non-Profit Like A Start-Up. He rings the Taco Bell in the same three-tier mall where his parents owned a shop during his formative years. And the magic, he explains, is that when you let go of all of that, the only thing you have to focus on is your people. I’m not worried about customers — they will come.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

As the boss, your job is to focus on high-impact initiatives that drive value. To help accomplish that, you probably use a suite of productivity tools—and those well-optimized tools allow you to check off a few administrative items on that never-ending to-do list. Being busy isn’t the same as being productive.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 3, 2025

." But to my—and humanity's—intense relief, integrating AI into your business doesn't require assimilation by a terrifying cybernetic collective. With Zapier, AI integration is about making your workflows work better. Think of it like plugging smart functionality into the tools you already use. AI doesn't.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

If you work in IT operations, the work you do is basically the backbone of your company. From safeguarding data to resolving major incidents and beyond, you're in charge of keeping everything running smoothly, so the only downtime you encounter is yours—not your system's. The result? What systems are involved?

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 17, 2010

If you think you’re going to satisfy every last one of your potential customers, it’s simply not going to happen. For every application, the list of features that your userbase will ask you to implement is a mile long. You just don’t have the resources to please everyone. You just don’t have the resources to please everyone.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

This article provides key steps to gain visibility on the internet for your company and a marketing budget estimate based on the scale of your efforts, your industry, and whether you handle tasks yourself or outsource them. In todays digital economy having an online presence for your business is a must.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2020

I am working on a customized organic Urban Betty product line. We are a Redken-focused salon, which is owned by L’Oréal, which makes this so important to us. Long gone are the days of asking your neighbor or someone in the grocery store. It’s an extremely beneficial tool, especially for a first-time guest.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 13, 2011

If you have time check out the video (or download on iTunes – Episode 27 - and listen at the gym or on your commute!). Brad on blogging. How did you start blogging? “My I had the chance to sit down with him for an hour and ask him loads of questions that I thought you’d enjoy hearing. My Skype address is bradfeld.

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StartupNation

JUNE 11, 2025

Do you want to learn how to diversify your revenue streams so you can take your business to the next level? Spreading your income across multiple sources not only cushions you against market fluctuations but also opens up exciting new avenues for yourself and your team. They even have their own food and healthcare line!

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 30, 2025

It's time-consuming, and it's definitely not why you got into your business in the first place. With the click of a few buttons, you can create client profiles, add payment options, include expenses, and even add your logo. Tap a few more buttons to deliver that invoice to your client's inbox. Reporting tools.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 12, 2025

Let's say you buy your dog's favorite treats online. A few weeks later, you might even receive a follow-up with recommendations for complimentary products. Your own customers need it. That might include newsletters, product announcements, onboarding sequences, or promotional campaigns. Learn more.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 1, 2011

If you get a moment, as a favor to John for having produced such wonderful notes I’d be grateful if you would check out his most excellent startup blog The X Factor. I appreciate the write-up and your continued support of this blog. You might be viewed as not being sensitive to how your team feels. were doing.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 8, 2025

At first glance, Jasper and ChatGPT seem similar—they're both generative AI tools that can create content in a split second. But there's a big difference here: ChatGPT is an AI chatbot that's flexible enough to handle just about any task you throw at it, while Jasper is a specialized AI marketing tool.

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StartupNation

JUNE 11, 2025

Do you want to learn how to diversify your revenue streams so you can take your business to the next level? Spreading your income across multiple sources not only cushions you against market fluctuations but also opens up exciting new avenues for yourself and your team. They even have their own food and healthcare line!

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 24, 2021

Advice for non-technical founders for finding a serious CTO for your startup Finding a co-founder is hard work. Think how much faster you will be able to go, and therefore have more runway to iterate to product-market fit. How can you validate your idea? Pitch Deck Get your idea onto paper; it’s far easier to convey that way.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

I recently read a post over on VentureHacks titled, “ Top Ten Reasons Entrepreneurs Hate Lawyers &# written by Scott Walker (who blogs on legal issues for entrepreneurs ). So eventually you have your company funded but only 2 of the 5 people who started the company are still around. Many people start companies arse backwards.

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