Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 3, 2015
In our industry we always talk about funding big ideas or funding things with more meaning. It’s something Yves Sisteron & I have been talking about for years at Upfront Ventures. Today we’re proud to talk more about Grove Labs – we really hope you’ll quickly check out this innovative product and we think many of you will be as impressed with Grove as we have been.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
By Andy Bailey, an EO Nashville member and Chief Acceleration Officer of NationLink Wireless. As business owners, we don’t like to spend money on things that cost more than they return. Our company is no different, and we have found some creative ways to make “stuff” that we already spend money on work even harder for us. These things didn’t cost much, but they greatly improved our business.
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For Entrepreneurs
NOVEMBER 3, 2015
This article was originally published as part of a series of posts on GigaOm. As a VC and five-time entrepreneur, I frequently see two common mistakes being made by startups: Companies spend too much attempting to grow the business when it’s not ready for such growth; or Companies don’t spend enough money when the business.
Tomasz Tunguz
NOVEMBER 1, 2015
Last week, a friend asked me what I thought the future of software would be. At some point, all the workflow processes that still conducted on paper and pencil will be digitized, all of the tasks completed in Excel will be optimized, and the majority of limitations of traditional software will be overcome. It’s not to say that software innovation in its current form will continue to exist for decades, but what is the fundamental shift that resets the ecosystem like the cloud did in the ear
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NOVEMBER 4, 2015
On Sunday I wound up leaving my car by the office because of the NYC Marathon. Last night I took it home, so this morning I find myself on the subway in a rare occurence. It's unfortunate because today is an absolutely perfect day to bike. Luckily I have to be in the city later so I'll have a chance to ride. For now, I'm subway thumbing. Lately, I've been a little stuck for things to write about.
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For Entrepreneurs
NOVEMBER 3, 2015
This article was originally published as part of a series of posts on GigaOm. In my two previous blog posts, I’ve discussed the first two of three key phases in a startup life cycle: finding a product/market fit, then determining a repeatable and scalable sales model. Once you’ve determined that the sales funnel process you’ve designed.
Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 31, 2015
Let me start the post with three statements. 1. I have attention deficit disorder, it is a real condition , I have been diagnosed including having radioactive isotopes through my brain to map my development and yet I’m a leader, I have accomplished much, I did well in school and went on to earn a master’s degree and I can actually concentrate when I want to.
Tomasz Tunguz
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
On November 18, SaaS Office Hours at Redpoint will welcome Pete Koomen, Co-Founder and CTO of Optimizely, the incredibly fast growing AB testing and personalization company Pete founded with Dan Siroker. Numbering more than 400 people, Optimizely has built an amazing business since 2009, serving thousands of customers. Before Optimizely, Pete was a product manager at Google building Google App Engine which grew to support 150,000 developers.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
NOVEMBER 4, 2015
It’s a one-of-a-kind experience to make the Inc. 5000 list, and this entrepreneur took advantage by learning all she could from it. Inc. published lessons learned from Fran Biderman-Gross, an EO New York member! Fran Biderman-Gross, an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member from New York, is the Founder and CEO of Advantages , a purpose-driven design, marketing and branding agency.
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For Entrepreneurs
NOVEMBER 3, 2015
This article was originally published as part of a series of posts on GigaOm. Different phases of a startup’s lifecycle require different approaches to spending. In my previous post, I talked about the first phase: finding product/market fit. I described how entrepreneurs should have a laser-like focus on finding it, and why they should conserve cash.
Berkonomics
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
A friend of mine recently told me his story of how his very career rests on his credibility with his major supplier–partners. He stated that everything rides upon his credibility when he declares that he can produce a quality product on time, especially when his competition has faltered attempting to do so. There’s little news in that statement. Until you hear of the stories of those who destroyed a good thing with one badly executed promise, or one lie, or one slip in quality or delivery.
Tomasz Tunguz
NOVEMBER 2, 2015
What is the optimal quick ratio for your SaaS startup? Is it 4? Quick Ratio = (New MRR + Expansion MRR) /. (Churned MRR + Contraction MRR). The quick ratio measures a SaaS company’s growth efficiency. The formula for quick ratio is above. It’s the new monthly recurring revenue (MRR) in a month plus the expansion MRR divided by the sum of the churned MRR and the contraction MRR.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
NOVEMBER 6, 2015
Jason Forrest, an EO Fort Worth Member and CEO of Forrest Performance Group. Price isn’t enough to set one product or service apart from the competition. Answering the question, “What makes us unique?” and developing three signature features provides a simple but effective training method to prepare sales teams to speak confidently and persuade customers to choose you over other options.
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For Entrepreneurs
NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Hello, and welcome to the re-designed forEntrepreneurs blog site! We’ve updated the design of the forEntrepreneurs blog site in an effort to bring you the same wisdom and resources but with an improved experience. I wanted to make it easier for you to browse and find what you’re looking for, especially when you’re on the go, and to.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
NOVEMBER 4, 2015
Knowing what you know now, what one piece of advice would you give your earlier self? We interviewed four people for Octane magazine. Check out their responses…! “I would tell myself to always listen to my gut feelings, and not to agree to something just because the ‘experts’ say so, even when my instincts say otherwise.” – Andrea Grisdale.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
NOVEMBER 3, 2015
By Ben Way, president of The Rainmakers, LTD. Taking time away from business is never easy. But for me, sabbaticals are an integral part of my success as an entrepreneur; one of the “X factors” that keeps me thriving. And, like many things entrepreneurial, I came across this realization by accident. After the dot-com crash, I had been reduced from a pioneer in my industry to a rather humble, lost, poor teenager.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
NOVEMBER 3, 2015
“Don’t start a company unless it’s an obsession and something you love. If you have an exit strategy, it’s not an obsession.” Mark Cuban. The post Tip Tuesday appeared first on THE BLOG.
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Entrepreneurs' Organization
NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Family heritage and the physical spaces in which we were raised have a great impact on us, as entrepreneurs, for better or worse. Technology consultant and EO Oklahoma member, Mr. Kraettli Epperson, shares why his home state produces such unique entrepreneurs: As a fourth-generation Oklahoman, whose grandparents, great uncles, and great-grandparents included a turn-of-the-century Oklahoma oilfield wildcatter, a Norman furniture maker and store owner, an Oklahoma aviation pioneer, and various oth
Tomasz Tunguz
NOVEMBER 4, 2015
Last night, SaaS Office Hours hosted go-to-market guru Kenny van Zant. Kenny is a serial entrepreneur started his career as founder and COO at BroadJump, a broadband software company that grew to $100M in bookings. He was awarded the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2002. After BroadJump, Kenny built the go to market organization at Solarwinds, a $4B market cap infrastructure software company, and Asana, a fast-growing productivity company, both of which exemplify a unique go-to-mar
Entrepreneurs' Organization
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
By Brian Scudamore, an EO Vancouver member and founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Meetings can be painful. A quarter of all office workers complain they spend more time in meetings talking about work than actually doing it. In fact, research suggests that unproductive meetings may be the biggest time thief on the job. But they’re not the only one. Our e-mail in-boxes are crammed.
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