Remove magazine Remove networking Remove strategy
article thumbnail

Want to Know How to Better Partner With, Raise Money From or Be Acquired by a Big Media Company?

Both Sides of the Table

I had the chance to speak with Andrew Siegel who runs corp dev & strategy for Condé Nast (aka Advance Publications). They are best known for their magazine titles such as The New Yorker, Wired, Vanity Fair and Vogue. That they own a large piece of The Discovery Network? That they own Reddit? Watch: [link]. Watch: [link].

media 285
article thumbnail

Are MBAs Necessary for Start-ups or VC?

Both Sides of the Table

I told people privately my perfect spec: computer science undergrad from MIT (or any other great school), 2-years at McKinsey but no more than that (I love the analytical framework that the top strategy consulting firms provide. on all the computers and established a network using Novell. What about strategy?

VC 337
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

4 secrets to successful social media

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Robert offere this key tip: Create different posts for different social networks. Otherwise, we don’t underestimate the value of our team’s personal and professional networks. This provides social signals for SEO performance.”. He explains, “We tailor our content in each platform. We do this if it’s beneficial to our campaigns.

media 278
article thumbnail

Optimize for authentic relationships, not bluster

This is going to be BIG.

I'm sorry that I missed yesterday's Glamour Magazine panel on women in tech --if nothing else because it featured two of my favorite women in technology, Hilary Mason and Kara Swisher. Does that make it a viable strategy for every new entrepreneur? They're awesome and I'd show up to hear them speak anywhere. Are there examples of that?

article thumbnail

Jason Calacanis Answers the Top 5 Questions He Gets about Angel Investing

Dream It

Jason advises that you should not base your strategy on outliers. For example, there are companies like Clubhouse that raised $10 million on an extremely high valuation, but it is not common knowledge that they were entrepreneurs in residence who were well-networked with VCs and created a bidding war over that deal.

article thumbnail

Sisterhood of Success: Female Founders Share Insights on Thriving Together

Entrepreneurs' Organization

She provided me with so much advice on business strategy, business channels and HR. The best advice she ever gave me, though, was to join the EO to build my leadership skills and my support network. And that a network of empowered women is supportive and, in the challenging world of business, necessary.

founder 262
article thumbnail

Ultimate Event for Entrepreneurs Comes to New Zealand: INSPIRE & SUCCEED

NZ Entrepreneur

In the full day of learning, attendees will get actionable insights from eight speaker sessions, plus the opportunity to network and connect with other entrepreneurs. Attendees who purchase a Diamond level ticket will have the opportunity to take a photo with Dan, plus network with like-minded peers in the Diamond Lounge.