Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 17, 2016
I was watching my favorite show on TV this morning – GPS (Global Public Square) with Fareed Zakaria. It is a hugely compelling show because Zakaria covers world issues that will affect all of us in ways that are accessible and with frameworks for processing disparate information. He brings knowledgable experts from varying points of view but never books anybody that engages in yelling matches.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
APRIL 22, 2016
By Brian Scudamore, an EO Vancouver member and founder of O2E Brands. There is no shortage of high school and college dropouts who transformed themselves into business success stories – Richard Branson, Hootsuite’s Ryan Holmes, or Ikea’s Ingvar Kamprad, to name a few. The fact that these titans of industry made it, despite their refusal to finish school, says to me that classrooms aren’t set up for future entrepreneurs.
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Tomasz Tunguz
APRIL 21, 2016
Pricing. Is there any word that confers some whisper of dark arts than pricing? Or any question that instills less confidence than, “How did you derive your pricing strategy?” Many times, startups replicate and tune competitors’ pricing strategies. If everyone else prices per seat, then so should we… Is this the right thought process?
Berkonomics
APRIL 21, 2016
Dave’s note: This week we again welcome my co-author of “Get Scrappy” to give us some of her sage advice in only a way she could express it. You’ll enjoy her style and message… By Kim Shepherd. It’s great to get good reviews and hear positive feedback. positive is good. But negative is powerful. Don’t get me wrong: the glass is half full.
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Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 21, 2016
I usually tell people that everything I learned about being an entrepreneur I learned by F’ing up at my first company.
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For Entrepreneurs
APRIL 20, 2016
Intro In the early stages of their business, founders often struggle to come up with really strong messaging to describe what they are selling, and this has a huge impact on their ability to raise money, find customers, and attract employees. This is not that surprising, as it can be really hard to arrive at.
Derek Sivers
APRIL 20, 2016
My advice and opinions may sound strange on their own. Do you know what musical counterpoint is? Underneath the main melody, you have a counter-melody that goes against it, and together they make harmony. This is different from harmonizing, where someone sings along with the melody at an interval. The counter-melody is a separate melody that could stand on its own, but is mainly there to complement the main melody.
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 17, 2016
I was watching my favorite show on TV this morning — GPS (Global Public Square) with Fareed Zakaria.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
APRIL 21, 2016
Starting a business and maintaining success is never easy, but these tips from one entrepreneur may help ease the journey. Dr. Vilas Sastry, an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member from Las Vegas, is the CEO of Aces Dental , a Las Vegas based Dental Service organization. We asked him about his entrepreneurial journey, which started during tough economic times, and how he’s been able to grow his practice.
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For Entrepreneurs
APRIL 19, 2016
I’m excited to announce I’ll be participating in a ProductHunt LIVE Chat on Friday 4/29 at 11am PT.
Derek Sivers
APRIL 17, 2016
(part of the “do this” directives ). 1. Prioritize lifestyle design. You’ve made it, so it’s all about you, now. Make your dreams come true. Shape your surroundings to please your every desire. Make your immediate gratification the most important thing. 2. Chase that comparison moment. You have the old thing. You want the new thing. Yes! Do it! Be happy for a week.
abovethecrowd.com
APRIL 20, 2016
Why the Unicorn Financing Market Just Became Dangerous…For All Involved. In February of last year, Fortune magazine writers Erin Griffith and Dan Primack declared 2015 “ The Age of the Unicorns ” noting — “Fortune counts more than 80 startups that have been valued at $1 billion or more by venture capitalists.” By January of 2016, that number had ballooned to 229.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
APRIL 22, 2016
Sometimes all it takes is a little spark to start a revolution. Just ask Stacey Brewer and Ryan Harrison , EO Johannesburg members who are redefining the educational ecosystem in South Africa. In this special feature, the co-founders of SPARK Schools discuss the state of education in their home country, the far-reaching value of their hybrid learning model and how, through entrepreneurship, they’re changing lives, one student at a time.
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CAPTARGET presents a masterclass in M&A deal sourcing. Learn to cast a wide net, embracing seller self-identification. Consistency is the linchpin: keep the origination process steady for a reliable flow of opportunities. Diversify your tactics, employing various tools and vendors. Tech matters! Understand DNS settings, domain authority, and brand presence for optimal outreach.
Tomasz Tunguz
APRIL 20, 2016
About 15 years since the creation of the first SaaS companies, public SaaS companies account for 14% of total software revenues generated by public companies, a figure growing at about 17% per year. Over the last ten years, the total amount of revenue generated by software companies has tripled from $53B to $169B, meaning SaaS companies are both taking share and growing the market.
Derek Sivers
APRIL 17, 2016
First see “ just tell me what to do ” for context. These directives will take another form some day, with more details and references. And there are many more to come. But I decided to post this outline now, because so many people have asked for these since Tim’s show. How to be useful to others How to get rich How to thrive in an unknowable future How to like people What to do when you get successful How to stop being rich and happy Responses: Elvin Dantes made this great video : Cheryl B.
This is going to be BIG.
APRIL 17, 2016
First off, I think that Hillary Clinton and John Kasich are pretty much the only reasonable candidates left in the race, but I agree with her on most of the basic dividing line issues--choice, LGBT Rights, gun control, etc--so it's not too hard for me. And yes, Bernie Sanders is an unreasonable candidate. Change for change's sake is pretty dangerous.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
APRIL 18, 2016
If you’re an entrepreneur or a small business owner, you probably got into business for one of the top reasons others do: money, freedom, or impact. But it might have had something to do with a desire for geographical independence, too. The question is: Do you have the same passion for the city where you operate as you do for your business? If not, there’s no reason for you to be there full-time.
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Tomasz Tunguz
APRIL 17, 2016
Party rounds symbolized the heyday of the startup seed market just a last year. Called parties because of the number of investors who collaboratively financed seed rounds of startups, the lists became almost comically long as seed sizes ballooned and investor syndicates swelled with them. Recently, I have heard from founders that they are less interested in party rounds, but does the data support the case?
Derek Sivers
APRIL 18, 2016
(part of the “do this” directives ). 1. Prepare for the worst. Since you have no idea what the future may bring, be open to the best and the worst. But the best case scenario doesn’t need your preparation or your attention. So mentally and financially prepare for the worst case, instead. Like insurance, don’t obsess on it. Just prepare, then carry on appreciating the good times. 2.
Derek Sivers
APRIL 17, 2016
(part of the “do this” directives ). 1. Change yes to “Hell yeah!” or no. Once successful, you need to switch strategies. To get successful, you had to say yes to everything. Now if you continue doing that, you’ll drown in all the opportunities. Now say no to anything that makes you say anything less than “ Hell yeah! ”. 2. Keep momentum. The temptation is to take it easy.
Derek Sivers
APRIL 17, 2016
(part of the “do this” directives ). 1. Get famous. Do everything in public and for the public. The more people you reach , the more useful you are. The opposite is hiding, which is of no use to anyone. 2. Get rich. Money is neutral proof you’re adding value to people’s lives. So, by getting rich , you’re being useful as a side-effect. Once rich, spend the money in ways that are even more useful to others.
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The old adages that "cash is king" and "you can’t spend profits" still hold true today. But however well-known these sayings might be, it requires a change in mindset to properly implement a cash flow management system that predicts your business's runaway as accurately as possible. Key to this new mindset is understanding the difference between the Statement of Cash Flows, a historical look at the source and uses of cash, and the Cash Flow Statement, which uses transaction history and forward-l
Derek Sivers
APRIL 17, 2016
(part of the “do this” directives ). 1. Assume it’s their last day. Everyone talks about living like it’s your last day on earth. Instead, to appreciate someone, live like it’s their last day on earth. Treat them accordingly. Try to fulfill their dreams for the day. Really listen to them. Learn from them. 2. Be who you’d be when alone. You could live in a crowd, pleasing only others.
Tomasz Tunguz
APRIL 18, 2016
Starting in late 2015 through the first quarter of 2016, founders have shifted their seed fundraising strategies toward a single investor. Seeds led by a single investor have increased by 50% in these trailing six months. How much of this trend is due to greater participation of venture capitalists investing in the seed market? The chart above plots the number of seeds rounds by year.
Derek Sivers
APRIL 17, 2016
(part of the “do this” directives ). 1. Live where luck strikes. Live where everything is happening, where the money is flowing, where careers are being made, where your role models live. Once there, be as in the game as anyone can be. Be right in the middle of everything. 2. Say yes to everything. Meet everyone. Pursue every opportunity. Nothing is too small.
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