Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 3, 2011

I’m often asked the question about why there aren’t more women who are entrepreneurs. On my blog I’ve been hesitant to take the topic head on. But last week I noticed a blog post by a woman, Tara Tiger Brown, that asked the question, “ Why Aren’t More Women Commenting on VC Blog Posts?

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

In February of 2017, Susan Fowler’s description of the pervasive cultural issues at Uber, after the company’s abject failure to address her sexual harassment complaints properly, finally broke through in a way that garnered the tech community’s appropriate attention. The company’s bad behavior was nothing new. They got worse.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 30, 2011

The part of the movement that resonates the most with me (in my words) is that entrepreneurs should keep their capital expenditures really low while they’re experimenting with their product and determining whether there is a large market for what they do. I believe that over capitalizing companies too early often favors the VC.

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Gust

JUNE 19, 2012

And, I think but can’t prove, both were business failures. I used to think you could use convenience and common sense to predict markets. There are other factors. . Investment and startups problem : we all want disruptive and game-changing businesses. The 10 Best Sources of Cash to Start Your Business.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 26, 2014

Yesterday I wrote a post about The Silent Benefits of PR in which I pointed out that most young companies I encounter don’t fully grasp the benefits of PR because they are less measurable than product milestones or customer acquisition analyses (like CAC/LTV). It super charges a business that is closer to product delivery.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 23, 2021

Every business owner wants it, especially after the economic roller coaster and reset of 2020. Chances are strong that you used the pandemic as an opportunity to reset your business and redefine success. The best way to do that at this point is for us entrepreneurs to switch back to a growth mindset.

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Paul G. Silva

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This article originally appeared on the PixelEdge Blog. “[The Client Business Information Director Problem A leading data aggregator for an entertainment sector came to PixelEdge to help maximize one of their offerings. Paul Silva built the IdeaPAD during years of working with students and companies in innovation and entrepreneurship.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 3, 2019

That’s why 40 million Americans use online dating sites. But, most of use raise capital and source deals the same way people looked for dates 20 years ago: by networking at conferences (or bars). . Most of us want one spouse and we’re done. But in business, you want a lot of partners. 1) Manage the firm .

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Startup Blogpost

MARCH 22, 2024

How to Leverage SEO to Drive Traffic to Your Startup’s Website In the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing, leveraging SEO is crucial for driving traffic to a startup’s website. Dive into the collective wisdom of these professionals to boost your startup’s online presence.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 4, 2019

That’s why 40 million Americans use online dating sites. Most of us want one spouse and we’re done. But in business, you want a lot of partners. I walk through below how progressive investors are using technology and analytics throughout all of their operations. The 11 Steps of Investing in Private Companies.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

There’s no question that both factors are involved. Fred Wilson said as much on his blog also. That is true of all my blog posts. It is what I love the most about debates and one of the things I love most about blogging. So why am I covering the topic now? You’ve all heard the question before.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

III: Why are Revenue-Based VCs investing in so many women and underrepresented founders? IV: Should your new VC fund use Revenue-Based Investing? V: Should you raise venture capital from a traditional equity VC or a Revenue-Based Investing VC? VII: Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

III: Why are Revenue-Based VCs investing in so many women and underrepresented founders? IV: Should your new VC fund use Revenue-Based Investing? V: Should you raise venture capital from a traditional equity VC or a Revenue-Based Investing VC? VII: Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability.

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Y Combinator

MAY 29, 2019

4:00 – From project to company. 4:00 – From project to company. 14:00 – The primary use case of Second Measure for VCs. 19:00 – Data examples from their blog. 36:30 – Why is credit card data so messy? 19:00 – Data examples from their blog. Kevin Hale is a Partner at YC.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 17, 2022

And if you want to have this hit your inbox directly once it officially turns into a newsletter on May 1, sign up here. As evidence of that, Brex revealed that DoorDash — a $36 billion in market cap company — was one of the first customers who’d taken a bet on its new spend management software product, Empower.

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Y Combinator

MAY 15, 2019

Craig Cannon [01:01] – What’s your take, Jonathan? Jonathan Gill [01:03] – From the current state of the podcasting market, ad-supported sponsorship is one way forward when people are used to free products versus television and cable where they’re used to different tiers. All right, here we go.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 12, 2019

In today’s Octane blog, we bring EO members and non-members alike behind the scenes of 2019 EO Global Leadership Conference Macau (GLC), profiling Leonard Brody, one of the event’s carefully selected speakers who is known as “a leader of the new world order.” What do our customers want and expect from us? and what to do about it.

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StartupNation

JUNE 23, 2021

Consumers have changed and evolved, and it’s imperative that your content marketing efforts reflect their current needs. Deloitte’s 2021 Global Marketing Trends reports the trends that can help organizations connect, engage and grow in our post-pandemic era, which include: Purpose : Knowing why and who you’re serving.

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Andreessen Horowitz

OCTOBER 17, 2023

And if you do soft launch, how can you tell if your game will be successful? This blog post will explore what a soft launch is and why it can be beneficial for game studios. We’ll also dispel some of the myths that are commonly associated with soft launches and help you figure out if this strategy is right for your game.

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

I discuss here the tech stack we used historically; our decision criteria for our CRM and marketing tech providers; the CRM/martech landscape for private equity and VC firms; and some implications for VCs as investors. . HubSpot replicated all the major functionality we were using from all the CRM/martech tools I just mentioned.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Tactical, step-by-step guidance on finding success for your upcoming launch. Step 1: Establish a clear goal The first tip is to have a clear goal of what you want to achieve with your Product Hunt launch. Getting a Product of the Day badge for your website? Is it 100 new users? Is it MRR growth? Is it just for fun?

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The Zapier Blog

APRIL 19, 2023

Brand journalism is a content marketing strategy that leans into what "be interesting" means to your target audience by defining "relevant" broadly. Brand journalism is a content marketing strategy that leans into what "be interesting" means to your target audience by defining "relevant" broadly.

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Startup Blogpost

DECEMBER 8, 2023

How to Build a Strong Brand for Your Startup In search of the most effective strategies for startup branding, we’ve gathered fourteen diverse insights from CEOs, Founders, and Marketing Managers. Leveraging the expertise of the leaders in the organization and building their sphere of influence can take your startup to the next level.

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abovethecrowd.com

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Most frequently people use this phrase in association with personal technology devices (heart-monitors, exercise accessories, sleep monitors, etc) that allow consumers to take direct control of their health information. There is however, a more important trend that relates alternatively to the consumerization of the “business” of healthcare.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

In more than a decade of writing about the Internet and tech-enabled businesses I’ve learned that mobs don’t do nuance well. My goal is to lay out a basic framework for anybody unsure whom to listen to as a way of helping you think about a way to orient your own views.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 17, 2018

Megan, your fasting morning cortisol is 27.3! You start your day in distress. You cannot continue burning the candle at eight ends as you’ve been doing… Your health will suffer if you keep up this way. Let my transformation teach you how to optimize your performance, and boost your mental acuity and physical stamina!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 3, 2019

In their book Cracking Complexity , David Komlos and David Benjamin share the steps to working through any complex business problem—both quickly and using existing talent, not consultants. Why did you write this book? What defines a complex problem? You have a formula for solving complex problems. What is it?

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

MAY 9, 2022

Just keep your head down and do the work!” In this article, I discuss the three factors that helped me understand the real cost of golden handcuffs, and why even a half-million dollar salary a year couldn’t get me to stay at a job I no longer enjoyed. Copy paste an old one, change the business logic, and you’re done.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 14, 2014

Tech news keeps proclaiming “phone calls are dead,” which is useful except that the data suggests the exact opposite. In fact 61% of all mobile searches where a customer contacts a business it is via a phone call (source: Google). 62% of adult US Internet users check or send email on a daily basis. THE FULL STORY.

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OnStartups

JULY 7, 2021

And, The Hustle team decided that having "billionaire" in the title of the episode will attract more viewers -- so here we are. :) In any case, it's a fun episode and we cover a lot of different topics that I'm hopeful you'll find useful. Sam: Your camera's crooked. I don't know if you're stopped using the fancy camera?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The process of selling a business is complex and multifaceted : It involves working with multiple stakeholders who sometimes have conflicting priorities. While only you can decide when to sell your business , you also must rely on these other stakeholders in order to have a successful sale. Why sell your business?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 22, 2020

In light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, many companies are asking their employees to work from home. Due to rising rents on their office building, the company wanted to shift their employees to a work-from-home set-up. Step 1: Imagine that the decision, project or process failed, and brainstorm reasons for why your plan failed.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 13, 2023

He’s the creator of several personal development programs designed to transform each area of life: Superhuman Journey, Master Your Inner Game, Guided Forgiveness, and Recode your Thoughts. Why is “quiet quitting” detrimental to an entrepreneur’s growth? Why should entrepreneurs care? What is Quiet Quitting?

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 1, 2011

Mike is a no BS guy, has all the attributes I look for in a founder and says things like, openly shares knowledge and opines without a filter including this one, “whoever invented uncapped convertible debt should be spanked!&# He is also an active angel investor in companies like Klout and Meetup. Thank you, John. were doing.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 5, 2010

Jason & Tyler brought forward 5 high quality companies and super high quality ones rose to the top and quickly got funded. There wasn’t a bad company tonight but I had a clear favorite. I suppose I should keep it to myself but I guess Jason will be helping to hype up all the companies anyways. Team Pip.io

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 30, 2019

John Brandt, CEO and founder of The MPI Group and author of Nincompoopery: Why Your Customers Hate You—and How to Fix It , recently answered questions on customer satisfaction, hiring, innovation and leading change. . Why is Nincompoopery more rampant now than ever? What is Nincompoopery?

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

So, you’re having a hard time figuring out why your digital ads aren’t performing as you expect them to. Why is that? There’s no need to worry, though, as it’s not just you who’s struggling to pinpoint the causes behind your failing online campaigns. Why do digital ads matter? You can increase your conversion rate.

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