Paul G. Silva
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
The Millau Viaduct , consistently ranked as one of the greatest engineering achievements of modern times This post is part of my ongoing series exploring lessons from Jim Collins’s book, BE 2.0 (Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0). Beyond Just Setting Big Goals A Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) isn’t just about thinking biggerit’s about forcing yourself to innovate when the current way of doing things won’t get you there.
American Entrepreneurship
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
This article provides a list of tools to achieve continuous operational improvement as a business grows , examples of streamlined business processes, and how to use process mapping to analyze and plan workflows. Running a small business is a rewarding endeavor, but it often involves juggling multiple tasks at once. From managing finances to overseeing operations, marketing, and customer service, it can quickly feel like there are never enough hours in the day.
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Hunter Walk
FEBRUARY 22, 2025
First, a piece of literary history. The phrase needle in a haystack is commonly credited to the book Don Quixote from the early 1600s (“needle is a bottle of hay”) but there’s also a Fujian proverb “To dive into the sea, to feel for a needle” that is thought to be even older and gets to the same point. The idea that it’s nearly fruitless to blindly search for a single small object when it’s located in a vast container.
Tomasz Tunguz
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Most startups play defense when discussing pricing with customers. They dance between asking for too little, leaving money on the table, and asking for too much, only to lose the customer’s interest. The very best companies lead their customers in that dance. They use pricing as an offensive tool to reinforce their product’s value and underscore the company’s core marketing message.
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This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.
Gust
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
In the turbulent journey of entrepreneurship, dealing with taxes seems the furthest of priorities, however, understandingjustenough of the intricacies of taxes and accounting can save you a lot of hassle and money. In Q1 we do a lot of extra programming around tax and compliance to help founders find the balance between preparedness and growing the business.
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Paul G. Silva
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
This post is part of my ongoing series exploring lessons from Jim Collinss book, BE 2.0 (Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0). BE 2.0: Culture is Strategy This post is part of my ongoing series exploring lessons from Jim Collins’s book, BE 2.0 (Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0). Check out the previous post about how luck favors persistence. Why Culture Matters More Than Strategy People often say “culture eats strategy for breakfast.” In BE 2.0, Jim Collins takes this further: culture doesn&
American Entrepreneurship
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Eight components to successfully scaling a startup are presented in this article. Many entrepreneurs aim to create businesses that succeed in the short term but also have the growth potential to scale and thrive in the long run. They develop a business model identifying the critical factors necessary for a sustainable business. If you’re wondering how to design a scalable business model for your startup, this article is a guide through the process and offers strategies to ensure your compa
Venture Well
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
After successfully founding three companies, Maghas realized she had valuable insights to share with other founders, particularly those facing similar challenges, as Black women in the innovation and entrepreneurship space. The post The Impact of Angel Investing: Interview with Anne Maghas appeared first on VentureWell.
Berkonomics
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Thoughts from BERKONOMICS – Dave Berkus After 50 years in entrepreneurship and 200+ startup investments, here’s what most first-time founders get dangerously wrong: They obsess over the wrong metrics. The five most important metrics I’ve watched brilliant ideas fail because founders tracked vanity numbers while ignoring the real drivers of sustainable growth.
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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Founder Bounty
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
In a world saturated with digital noise, email marketing remains a powerful and relevant tool for businesses of all sizes. But simply sending emails isn't enough. To truly harness the power of email, you need a well-defined strategy built on best practices. This article dives into the key strategies for effective email marketing that will help you connect with your audience, drive conversions, and build lasting relationships. 1.
NZ Entrepreneur
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Ten years ago, Mike and Mary Fleming moved from senior marketing roles to business ownership with MyMarketer , seeking more flexibility while raising their family. Though the transition came with challenges, it offered them the chance to regain control over their careers and find the work-life balance they desired. We always dreamed of owning our own business, but becoming parents made it a priority.
Paul G. Silva
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
This post is part of my ongoing series exploring lessons from Jim Collins’s book, BE 2.0 (Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0). Greatness Comes from Iteration, Not Perfection There’s a dangerous myth in business that success comes from getting it right the first time. But in BE 2.0 , Jim Collins emphasizes that great outcomes don’t emerge from perfect initial ideasthey come from relentless iteration and adaptation.
American Entrepreneurship
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
The companys technology uses non-invasive screenings for early detection based on over one million personalized health insights across its member base. In todays healthcare landscape, where treatment often begins only after a disease has been diagnosed, the importance of proactive, preventative care cannot be overstated. Prenuvo, a trailblazer in whole-body MRI screenings, is shifting the paradigm toward early detection, empowering people to take charge of their health before symptoms arise.
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Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?
Jason Malki
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Empowering Small Businesses with Digital Payments: An Interview with Kevin Eghbali, Founder ofKadePay Kevin Eghbali I had the pleasure of interviewing Kevin Eghbali, the founder of KadePay Kevin is a 2x founder and a senior software developer with over two decades of experience in the retail industry, primarily working on POS, payment solutions. He is an expert in enterprise structures and solutions as well as small businesses.
David Teten VC
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
(Thanks to my coauthor Dolph M. Hellman, Esq., Partner, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; Chair, Orricks Private Investment Funds Group.) If you are launching your own investment management firm, we recommend designing a constitution: a set of documents covering the firms goals, legal obligations, and principles for handling disagreement. At Coolwater Capital , the Y Combinator for VC funds, we assess this as part of our diligence process.
Founder Bounty
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Finding quality newsletters to subscribe to in an ever changing world will not be easy but they do exist. Its essential to adapt to a world that is constantly changing and we have a few of the best ones around which include themes around tech and finance as well as how to build a business. Founderbounty One of the best ones around Founderbounty has it all from proven entrepreneurs, and very interesting case studies on how to build a business. 2.
NZ Entrepreneur
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Who: Magnify Consulting What: Sales strategy, CRM, outsourced, tradeshows NZ HQ: Wellington Who do you work with and what key challenges do you help them solve? At Magnify, we help founders of SMEs to grow a healthy sales pipeline without the risk of hiring. Magnify is a full-service sales agency sales strategy + sales process, CRM set up (HubSpot), sales training + coaching, outsourced sales + business development, trade shows, trade fairs, expos + events.
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Gearing up for 2025 annual planning? Our latest eBook from the Operators Guild is your ultimate guide. Discover real-world solutions and best practices shared by top CFOs, drawn directly from discussions within OG’s vibrant online community. Learn from senior executives at high-growth tech startups as they outline financial planning strategies, align CEO and board goals, and coordinate budgets across departments.
Tomasz Tunguz
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
A decade ago, most startup pitches ended with a calculation justifying the amount they sought to raise. In other words, the raise was an output of the financial model. But for the most sought after companies, the raise amount is disjointed from the capital needs of the business - instead it’s driven by the fundraising auction. Great fundraisers are the teams that build the most auction pressure.
American Entrepreneurship
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The climate tech companys timely funding will be used to scale production. Endera, a rapidly growing leader in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, has secured $49 million to propel its mission to revolutionize the American transportation sector. With access to new funds, the company plans to accelerate the manufacture of its electric shuttles and school buses, reinforcing its position as the nations only vertically integrated Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in this space.
Jason Malki
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Kashyap Kompella I had the pleasure of interviewing Kashyap Kompella is the founder of Talentmapp , an AI-driven people search engine designed to facilitate purposeful, noiseless networking for professionals, startups, and venture studios. He is also launching TPH Venture Studio , a pre-seed venture fund backing AI startups. With a background in entrepreneurship, product strategy, and AI-driven innovation , Kashyap has built multiple ventures across AI, EdTech, and analytics.
AsiaTechDaily
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
The Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI), in partnership with the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), has launched the Strategic Co-Investment Fund (CoSIF) as part of the New Industrial Master […]
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Mighty Financial specializes in supporting the financial aspirations of small businesses and entrepreneurs. With our comprehensive bookkeeping and precise accounting expertise with decades of experience across diverse financial roles, our team offers tailor-made services ranging from essential bookkeeping to strategic fractional CFO support, catered specifically to the unique challenges of technology companies, startups, and SMEs.
Founder Bounty
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Jake paul, who is a youtuber turned boxer and who is logan Pauls brother seems to be the best marketing of 2025. From Mike tyson boxing fights, to founding companies like Betr (a sports betting app) Currently, Jake Paul's net worth is estimated to be in the range of $80-$100 million. This fortune has been built on a foundation of: YouTube Ad Revenue: While not as significant as it once was, Jake's YouTube channel still generates substantial income through ad revenue and spo
Hunter Walk
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
“ Has quitting culture now crossed into Founder CEOs? ” SaaStr’s Jason Lemkin thinks it might have after observing some CEOs just plain up and abandon their startups, even after raising large sums of capital. What’s my take? I’ve had some experiences, in both my time as an angel and as a VC, where I do believe the CEO ‘quit’ – which I’ll define as gave up too early primarily because of their own lack of fight or incentive.
Deskmag
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
This year, Japans coworking spaces are experiencing contrasting developments. What factors play a decisive role? The 2025 Coworking Trends Survey provides exclusive insights into where the industry is growing and where bottlenecks persist.
American Entrepreneurship
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The Series A round is a significant milestone above its $28 million in total to date funding. Apptronik, the AI-driven humanoid robotics company based in Austin, Texas, is making strides toward revolutionizing the robotics industry, gaining investor support to scale operations. The company recently completed a $350 million Series A funding round, co-led by B Capital and Capital Factory , with additional backing from Google.
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Lack of digitalization decreases business competitiveness. To thrive, embracing modern solutions becomes essential. The approach to digitalization often aligns with a company's business model. This shift not only boosts productivity but also automates processes and improves security. The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.
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