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Why “The Culture of Failure” is Imperative to Startup Communities

Both Sides of the Table

I recently wrote about the 12 tips to building successful startup communities. I lived in London from 1997-2005 and for 6 of those years ran my startup based out of London. Everything I learned about startups I learned by making mistakes at my first one. I’m absolutely certain it is critical to any startup community.

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How to Configure Your Startup Team

Both Sides of the Table

Final startup grind from msuster. And the folks at Startup Grind have been kind enough to invite me to present this morning in Mountain View on the topic. PMs are a vital part of a tech startup. But my slides are linked above and you can also download from SlideShare. figure out roles. identify gaps. and so forth.

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Startup Business Funding: 5 Business-Breaking Misconceptions

Dream It

We spent most of that summer developing the product while carving out time to meet investors and try to raise funding. Being self-sustainable has given us a new perspective on startup funding, especially compared to what I experienced on my first accelerator run. You are more likely to get a meeting if an accelerator has filtered you.

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Why Your Marketing Campaign Sucks

Both Sides of the Table

Creating awareness for your brand and products is one of the lifebloods of technology startups yet in a world where so many companies are being created it becomes difficult to rise above the noise. We provide strategic advice to digital media companies in a manner that reflects how corporate development is actually done.

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From Plan to Progress: Navigating Innovation with the Adoption Roadmap

Paul G. Silva

Whether you’re in a startup, a mid-sized organization, or a global enterprise, the Adoption Roadmap helps you navigate the complexities of adoption. A Real-World Example: Innovation Meets Opportunity We developed the Adoption Roadmap after working with a client who wanted to revolutionize their auditing processes.

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Presenting the Perfect Pitch Deck that Secures Startup Investment

American Entrepreneurship

Investors want to understand the problem or pain point the startup addresses to gain their investment. When assessing a startups leadership, Andreesen looks for entrepreneurs who have the critically required drive, vision, and ability to overcome obstacles. Without this, the long-term prospects of a business idea are fleeting.

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How Startups Can Use Metrics to Drive Success

Both Sides of the Table

It’s a very important concept for me because in a startup you are constantly under pressure and have way too many distractions. Commitment & urgency are key drivers of success in startup businesses. I was recently talking with a startup company who wanted me to try their product. You already know it from your personal lives.

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