Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 5, 2014

.” I said I learned this 15 years ago because that is when I stopped being a consultant. I enjoyed the first half of my time at Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) because I was a computer programmer and had to build stuff that actually worked. What would the right technology strategy for Telecom Italia be in 5 years.

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TechCrunch

MAY 17, 2022

TechCrunch is excited to announce the six companies pitching in person and onstage at TC Sessions Mobility 2022. Hailing from around the United States and the globe, founders will pitch on the main stage, for four minutes, followed by an intense Q&A with our expert panel of judges. Startups pitching on the main stage.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 16, 2020

I began my career at Oracle in the mid-1980s and have since been around the proverbial block, particularly in Silicon Valley working for and with companies ranging from the Fortune 50 to global consulting companies to leading a number of startups, including the SaaS company I presently lead. Wait ‘til we go public!”.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 21, 2014

Every consultant was pitching a process for reinventing your organization through BI. Make sure your board challenges you enough about long-term vision & innovation. Not continuing to challenge yourself on product strategy will lead you down long-term ratholes. Surely there must be some benefit here??

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TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2022

Marjorie Radlo-Zandi is an entrepreneur, board member, mentor to startups and angel investor who shows early-stage businesses how to build and successfully scale their businesses. 4 key strategies for succeeding at international expansion. Share on Twitter. More posts by this contributor.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

He says he loved PowerPoint and before becoming a founder, spent 10 years building presentations, including stints teaching university students how to make engaging ones, and then at his first job at a consultant at BCG. As expected, Patole and Gawande used Chronicle to build their pitch deck for fundraising.

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Feedough

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

150Birds help startups and small businesses to: Get guidance to develop suitable marketing strategies, Get professional marketing services on-demand on a simple fixed monthly price, and Pay expert’s charges only when experts work. Strategic guidance: The experts help clients develop the most profitable marketing strategies.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

A few months ago, he blasted out cold emails to pitch an intrapreneurship class. He earned an MBA by cramming on the weekends, then just had to start something entirely new, the strategy consulting firm Outglocal. Pinto has other side hustles in real estate – all this on top of his consulting firm. The juggling act.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 3, 2023

You will have more control over strategy and execution than with an outside board overseeing planning and performance. Money from these sources is relatively easy to come by, and most often comes with no strings as to oversight by a formal board composed of these investors and management.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 9, 2021

Moussouris, who runs consultancy firm Luta Security, now advises companies and governments on how to talk to hackers and what they need to do to build and improve their vulnerability disclosure programs. Four strategies for getting attention from investors. Four strategies for getting attention from investors.

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David Teten VC

APRIL 1, 2021

Maria Palmer of RRE summarizes : “You can’t pick a platform strategy that’s unique, but you can pick a platform strategy that your firm can uniquely execute. ” . For example, I suggest it doesn’t make a lot of sense to hire a full-time team member who’s an SEO consultant. For negotiation with providers, consider Buyer.co.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 25, 2009

I pitched Gus twice and he told me no both times. When we were thinking of raising, he was the first I called, and after talking to Benchmark, Accel, August, and a few other tier 1 firms, it came down for me the person who was going to join the board. Much bad came out of this period including my cynicism for consultants.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Kruze Consulting, an accounting firm for startups, mined through over 750 companies’ finances, which includes upward of $300 million in quarterly revenue and over $750 million in quarterly spend. Pinterest lays off 150 people as a part of its ‘long-term strategy’ Is Instagram considering paid verification?

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David Teten VC

APRIL 1, 2021

Maria Palmer of RRE summarizes : “You can’t pick a platform strategy that’s unique, but you can pick a platform strategy that your firm can uniquely execute. ” . For example, I suggest it doesn’t make a lot of sense to hire a full-time team member who’s an SEO consultant. For negotiation with providers, consider Buyer.co.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 8, 2011

Fred has basically always been a VC, Mike was a reporter, and Jim worked in product marketing and management consulting. So how can a relatively junior VC hope to add any value to an investment and on a board--and is it enough value that you should have one on your board? 2) Know what you know, and what you don't know.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

If your startup is formulating a zero-party data strategy, please read. But I did it unilaterally, without consulting the hosts. Aileen Lee and Rachel Carlson walk through Guild Education’s early pitch deck. Aileen Lee and Rachel Carlson walk through Guild Education’s early pitch deck. “Even though, at $3.7

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

By Monday morning after their board meeting in NorCal I didn’t get a return phone call. Were their consultants? They hired a consultant to help them with the review. It just so happened that the consultant they hired to chose a software vendor worked for a company that had owned one of our competitors.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

By Monday morning after their board meeting in NorCal I didn’t get a return phone call. Were their consultants? They hired a consultant to help them with the review. It just so happened that the consultant they hired to chose a software vendor worked for a company that had owned one of our competitors.

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Here’s how to replicate a banker, even if you don’t have any relationships with potential investors: Hire a consultant to make your deck persuasive, thorough, and attractive, and your data room professional. Some suggested consultants and guidelines here: Please don’t pitch a venture capitalist without this checklist.

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Berkonomics

JUNE 8, 2017

You will have more control over strategy and execution than with an outside board overseeing planning and performance. Money from these sources is relatively easy to come by, and most often comes with no strings as to oversight by a formal board. Dave’s book and ebook on raising money available on Amazon.com.

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Reforge

JULY 20, 2022

You’ll also get a chance to explore common mistakes and strategies for troubleshooting so you can build off of Tom’s Dream Team experience instead of starting from square one. Their main role in the Dream Team framework is to set a clear and compelling strategy, drive alignment, and liberally share context.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 20, 2018

In the case of the investment they are often also not only committing personal risk of looking bad at their partnership if things don’t go well but also countless hours of board meetings, financial reviews, legal documents across what is often 7–10 years or more. So it should be no surprise that “yes” doesn’t come easily.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 11, 2022

They are always seeking out ways to cost effectively and rapidly produce must-have answers — well ahead of time — on the performance of scenarios in strategic portfolio design, budget planning, assortment, space, pricing and trade fund strategies,” Mirpuri said. ” That’s where Insite comes in.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2013

You know, the weird thing, Derek, and I should probably let you speak some time, but I was deeply technical when I went into Andersen consulting, and I got paid much less than engineers who graduated, because I had a degree in economics. We don’t take tech guys in the strategy consulting group.” 100 billion idea.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 15, 2009

They hired a consultant to help them with the review. It just so happened that the consultant they hired to chose a software vendor worked for a company that had owned one of our competitors. In the corporate world this strategy is flawed. Were their consultants? We fought hard to stay in the game. Triangulate.

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Startup Blogpost

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Al Lijee , CEO, TowGator Invite Critiques with Reverse Pitching A unique approach I’ve found effective in determining the viability of a new business idea is what I call “reverse pitching.” This foresight helps me to invest in ideas that have the room to grow and adapt in the ever-changing market landscape.

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Andreessen Horowitz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

I’ve got to go consult documentation. It’s a strategy that we’ve been using from the beginning. I could have GPT-4 create a business plan and come pitch to you, but that doesn’t mean you’re going to invest. I’ve got to go ask another engineer who might be busy with something.”

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 5, 2011

Advisors, investors and board members come in all shapes and sizes. I'm a strong believer in having a board, even at a seed stage, to report to and set strategy with. The most successful companies have strong boards and so as a good housekeeping practice, why not start acting like a great company as early as possible.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 4, 2021

Growth marketing strategies. 4 proven approaches to CX strategy that make customers feel loved. ” 4 proven approaches to CX strategy that make customers feel loved. Twitter’s acquisition strategy: Eat the public conversation. Is there even a strategy at all? Market analysis of different tech sectors.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 23, 2021

The best possible move is to invest in and warehouse some special purpose vehicles that fit your strategy. The next best move is to build your core team, e.g., recruit an Advisory Board, Venture Partners, and EIRs. It’s virtually mandatory to develop a detailed, data-backed deck, and ideally a video pitch.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 23, 2021

The best possible move is to invest in and warehouse some special purpose vehicles that fit your strategy. The next best move is to build your core team, e.g., recruit an Advisory Board, Venture Partners, and EIRs. It’s virtually mandatory to develop a detailed, data-backed deck, and ideally a video pitch.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

Please contact us if you are deploying capital using this strategy. In addition to a fund, the overall Capacity organization provides direct mentorship, consulting and connects founders to a broad network of talent, diverse forms of capital, and existing resources focused on the post-startup stage of growth. Revenue-Based Flexible VCs.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

Please contact us if you are deploying capital using this strategy. In addition to a fund, the overall Capacity organization provides direct mentorship, consulting and connects founders to a broad network of talent, diverse forms of capital, and existing resources focused on the post-startup stage of growth. Revenue-Based Flexible VCs.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 31, 2010

This was evident at the Twiistup pre-event company pitch last week at UCLA. You’re not lecturing to a college class, you’re not at a cocktail party and you’re not chatting with a small group in a board meeting. OK, hold back on your consulting humor. One strategy I often employ. You’re on stage!

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David Teten VC

JUNE 14, 2021

Consulting. If you love the team and traction, you can pitch them to join them as an advisor or cofounder. . Tech for Campaigns matches volunteers from the tech world — engineers, data scientists, product managers, marketing pros — with Democratic campaigns in need of a winning digital strategy. Consulting.

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Bank of America has predicted $20T to flow in ESG investing strategies in the next two decades. I quickly recruited a board of experienced hands. Many of my board members are still there, a decade later. . For context, the entire S&P 500 is worth about $25.6 trillion. . Why is that? Realistic projections.

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Bank of America has predicted $20T to flow in ESG investing strategies in the next two decades. I quickly recruited a board of experienced hands. Many of my board members are still there, a decade later. . For context, the entire S&P 500 is worth about $25.6 trillion. . Why is that? Realistic projections.

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