Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 1, 2011

If you’re a tech startup person I know you know what I mean. That was back when VCs weren’t so quick to respond to emails. I was thinking about all of this as I looked at the logs from my WordPress blog this evening. I started blogging 2 years ago. Just like a sales person at the end of a quarter.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 5, 2012

VCs give out money for a living and put their email address next to it, so that should give you a sense of what their inboxes look like. If you emailed me and I didn't get back to you, just forward it back to me and say "Hey, not sure if you saw this." Are you blogging really insightful takes on your industry? Getting quoted?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 15, 2022

As one of the best marketing channels to connect with audiences and build your brand , email continues to serve as a valuable tool to communicate with potential customers and move them further along your conversion funnel. Adding creative videos to your emails is a great way to achieve this. Why is video email marketing so effective?

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

The frantic pace of technology cycles, the amount of tech news, the blogs, the conferences, the demo days, the announcements, the fundings, the IPOs. Any longtime readers of this blog will know that I often try to simplify complex ideas into a simple parable that is easier to remember to set the tone of one’s behaviors.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 8, 2015

They assume that weight is “the person’s fault” and that anybody could choose to be skinny and that this is the only worthy goal. When they get your email they earn the right to share more videos with you in the future and they already know something about your interests. In this case your email.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 14, 2024

As a new mother, I’ve learned how to balance career and family, and it’s given me a unique perspective on managing time, setting boundaries, and cultivating creativity—all of which are crucial when helping startups in industries that touch on both professional and personal growth, such as health, wellness, and family-focused businesses.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Do you find yourself too much in email mode? I regularly shut down my email so that I don’t get pop-up alerts when I’m working. The number of times I’ve had people come to me and say they want to blog more. How does the world in Los Angeles intersect differently with venture capital? I close my Twitter tab.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 31, 2015

Save it to Pocket, bookmark it, email it to yourself or whatever other coping mechanism you have. And actually if you have ADD you may just want to watch the videos I’ve embedded below because it’s easier to concentrate on that than reading a blog post. Email twice. Don’t worry. It’s finish and publish.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Pre-pandemic, people were, on average, spending 85 percent or more of their time in collaborative activities—time spent on the phone, in meetings, on email and utilizing instant messaging. These “warm” relationships then prove to be critical when opportunities enable a person who has done this well to see a possibility and mobilize a network.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 30, 2015

Every hour of Zork was an hour not on the soccer field or basketball court and every chat in Prodigy or CompuServe was an in-person chat not happening. And for what it’s worth blogging has always been a creative outlet for me and never felt like an obligation or work. From his poem … my world has become so digital.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 12, 2013

I see it on email even more. And in person in spades. Brunson’s short and to-the-point blog post, “ It’s Called Networking, Not Using.” ” In it he talked about how he gets daily emails asking for intros to Oprah (he does a lot of work with her) and his advice. ” I see it on Twitter.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 10, 2015

Even when I’m not the one being sued I find myself being dragged into deposition after deposition and my blog (along with all my emails) are being served as evidence. Nobody talks about this publicly because the fights are too personal so people don’t blog about them. Where possible avoid 50-50 ownership.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 24, 2015

I was waiting for my son’s basketball game to start this morning and with the morning’s emails all drained I turned to Twitter and saw this Tweet from Marshall Kirkpatick. But here’s the thing – I honestly can’t remember how many times I’ve actually met Marshall in person? Blog is best.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 12, 2017

As executives we’re all seemingly accessible at any moment to anybody via email, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or Text. People expect blog posts, Tweets, panels, speeches. Meeting a lot of candidates to find your head of marketing is all well and good but if 3 months later you still have no one in the role you’re still down a person.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2013

I became aware of Sam several years ago as I started noticing his name repeated in the comments section of my blog. He sent me a few nice emails. We hadn’t really formalized the program yet but I had been wanting to get started and always best to do so with a real rather than theoretical person. Sam had different plans.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2025

Automation of Repetitive Tasks AI agents can handle mundane tasks such as email responses, appointment scheduling, and inventory management. These tools can handle inquiries, process orders, and even provide personalized recommendations. This allows business owners to focus on strategic initiatives rather than administrative work.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2016

In 2008 I started VC blogging. I had blogged when I was an entrepreneur. I can’t imagine being that miserable person. And honestly I love technology products and if you don’t try the newest stuff you’ll wake up an old person emailing from your Hotmail account with links to MapQuest over your dial-up AOL plan.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 30, 2021

Faced with this life-changing moment, Reza finally decided to focus on personal well-being. He is taking a three-month hiatus from work and plans to integrate new wellness practices into both his personal and professional lives. Ruminating about all the things that could go wrong in your business or personal life.

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Source Link

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

It plans to build on the rich tradition the NEC has set with their in-person offerings and expand it online and into the surrounding community. Developing a vibrant and rich online and in-person network. Entrepreneurs can also request a personalized action plan tailored to their specific needs and desired business goals.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Meanwhile, in-person meetings still connect us on a human-to-human level, no matter how brief they are. It’s critical to replace bonding activities from in-person office culture with bonding activities designed for a virtual format, through the wonders of digital technology. and more articles from the EO blog. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Smaller businesses may be attracted to blogs, social media posts, and email marketing. Designate employees who embody your company’s culture as “cultural ambassadors” to meet with candidates, provide insights into the day-to-day culture, and share personal experiences. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 23, 2020

The line between a business leader’s personal and professional life is growing blurrier and blurrier with each passing day. For me, this means empowering my employees to take vacations, refraining from calling and emailing them when they are out of the office and discouraging them from working after hours.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 19, 2024

Coach Dory checks in on me daily and asks me to rate myself on seven key factors of my stress response: calm, emotional control, energy, personal identity, focus, satisfaction, and positivity. No screens, no emails, just me clearing leaves — and clearing my head. It involves micro-actions that create the person I want to be.

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StartupNation

JUNE 6, 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 */ CEO Lesson #1. Campaigner Marketing Drive higher ROI, grow your audience and build more loyal customers with Campaigner’s advanced email marketing features.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

AUGUST 12, 2020

It is certainly a bit easier to complete them online and once you have done that, there is no need to scan and email. That’s what I was hoping we would see emerge when I wrote that blog post six and a half years ago and we still have not seen it happen.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

What could be better than another person recounting their experience with your products or how your services were exactly what they needed? Instead of making potential customers waste time writing their doubts in an email or message, they can just watch your video then go right ahead with their purchase.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

From thoughts on maximizing meeting efficacy and expanding your goal-setting mindset to improving employee engagement and reaping the benefits of systems and processes, EO members share personal experiences and action steps that can benefit your business. Here are the top blog posts EO published on Inc.com in 2023: 1.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

From leaping funnel stages with decision makers to creating mass quantities of compelling content, the branded podcast is following the growth path of the inbound blog toward a table-stakes position in an organization’s GTM strategy. and more articles from the EO blog. Podcasts have a lot of upside for marketers.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 12, 2025

As soon as you hit that purchase button, you'll receive an email confirmation. That's email automation at its finest. But then let's say you receive a welcome email which offers you tips and resources on pet care. Those are all examples of email marketing. Every industry benefits from email marketing.

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StartupNation

JUNE 6, 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 */ CEO Lesson #1. Campaigner Marketing Drive higher ROI, grow your audience and build more loyal customers with Campaigner’s advanced email marketing features.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 26, 2022

During those 2020 pandemic days when in-person meetings were rare, Brad and Jason combined their expertise for a common cause: To strengthen the weave of relationships between EO members to drive value. The model is simply to rapidly build intentional, consistent relationships between more EO members at scale via email.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 5, 2020

Flooded with emails from companies you forgot even existed or don’t remember opting-in for? Here are some pointers I’ve shared with clients, which will turn these boilerplate emails on their heads and slow (and hopefully stop) the rumor mill: Remember that gossip travels faster than fact. You’re not alone.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 25, 2021

It is very personal and should be scheduled at a quiet time when you, your parents, and any siblings are all together. Digital access: What are the passwords and logins for their online accounts such as credit cards, investments, banks, social media, emails. Setting the scene. Challenges you may encounter. CRN-3730060-082421.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 1, 2024

Personalizing recognition perks is a powerful strategy. These gestures help build a personal connection and show that you see them as key players in your business’s future. Research Your Investors Thoroughly Gather detailed information about each investor’s business interests, past investments, and personal passions.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Most of us spend 28% of our workdays checking email. On average, people need around 23 minutes to get back on track after checking email. All-in-all, email takes up 1,048 hours every year, or 52% of your time at work. Even as you invest more and more time managing emails, your to-do list keeps getting longer, not shorter.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 5, 2024

Without the interpersonal warmth of in-person interactions, remote onboarding can quickly feel dry and even irrelevant. Consider Personalized Video Content for Remote Positions Personalization in onboarding material is a great way to welcome new talent into your corporate family. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 26, 2015

We recently released the video sharing app Ferris and announced that Upfront Ventures led the funding in the company in our seed round of $2 million and I personally joined the board. Second, videos that we do share end up in fragments across Facebook, Instagram, cloud services, email or text messages.

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