Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The YLAI Network hosted Michael Goldberg , a professor of entrepreneurship and an expert in international business development, for a Facebook chat in November for Global Entrepreneurship Week. Many themes came up, such as overcoming issues with funding, navigating unstable governments, expanding your business, and dealing with competition.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 20, 2012

Sure, they had a demo or a prototype or something, but investors know the product will change. What they're really betting on is your ability to learn--and that starts with your willingness to admit the following: "I don't know what to do.". Start asking a lot of questions. The solution?

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

awards dinner on Thursday night I started reflected on what it would take to “change the trajectory&# for Seattle or for any regional market, really. And I think about the “Seattle issue&# as a metaphor for startups and business in general. There’s you and your killer CTO co-founder.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Kara said “no” because she wanted to start her own company, which she did and I backed. She made the right decisions not joining back then because that founder empathy is the “++” that makes a difference in this business. Leadership is about recognizing your next generation of talent and helping lift them up. So why now?

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2011

You can watch the video here or … As always we have notes: graciously provided by Daniel Wolchonok , the founder of RentMaps whose request of me for typing up the notes was to come and speak at Yale where he’ll be getting his MBA starting this fall so I’ve agreed to it. The role of Product Managers at Technology Companies.

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A Smart Bear

AUGUST 22, 2017

Product teams have been repeating the MVP (Minimum Viable Product) mantra for a decade now, without re-evaluating whether it’s the right way to maximize learning while pleasing the customer. Get it into the market quickly, because real learning occurs only when real customers are using a real product. of something simple.

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Startup Grind

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Aneme Dlamini of Startup Grind chats to Simone Musgrave of Musgrave Gin about perseverance, building an actual business, and bringing your femininity as a force to be reckoned with in the business world. You mentioned in your SG talk that you actually started Musgrave as a side hustle. S : Thanks. A : Awesome!

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 25, 2010

Chris Dixon wrote a blog post last week titled, “ Techies and Normals &# in which he defined “Techies&# as people who are not just “early adopters&# but also have more of a geeky, technical, product bent. They use products because the products solve a need they have. Kind of the obvious next step.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 12, 2018

If you don’t know, Ring offers home security products that started with a video doorbell, then video floodlights, outdoor stickup cams and now in-home security features that innovate in-home security alongside outside protection. But why did Ring succeed when the entire market kept saying that Nest was going to be the winner?

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2025

This article describes the entrepreneurial mindset behind successful startups, how you can develop that mindset, and the strategies to build your startup based on that mindset. Reid Hoffman Entrepreneurship is living a few years of your life like most people wont, so that you can spend the rest of your life like most people cant.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Your head of sales thinks she should fire somebody. You need to decide whether or not to launch at TechCrunch50. He wanted to know how to get started and “Could I intro him to a couple of local angels?&# One night after a DealMaker Media event we got 20 minutes together after the event ended. This paralyzes most people.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MAY 20, 2019

To address this, Rafael and his sister co-launched Malengu , a line of accessories showcasing the work of traditional Honduran artisans. Today Rafael is working with Xiomara and other artisans to market their products, all the while preserving traditional Honduran culture. It’s important to start somewhere.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

There has always been tension between CPG (consumer packaged goods) companies and the retailers who sell their products to consumers. If a consumer will pay a fixed price for a product or service then the battle over who gets the margin in any sale is between the person who merchandises a product and the person who manufactures it.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 28, 2012

I know that they really impacted an entire cohort of startups because every company that was coming to pitch me businesses was (is) saying, “I’m a ‘mobile first’ company.” But on the other hand if you have a product with a very high gross margin (software, virtual goods, etc.) then mobile is awesome.

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Onevest

MARCH 31, 2015

As we tell our founders at 1000 Angels , the private investor network that connects startups with investors, time management is an important component of any business, but when it comes to launching a startup it is even more critical. Without that, your startup is a rudderless ship from the outset.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 18, 2010

I suffer from the “urgency addiction.&# I know it sounds like one of the falsely humble things like telling somebody in a job interview that your weakness is that you’re too much of a perfectionist. It’s as good as it gets in personal productivity / life reflection. I’m not. It’s hard to hide.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2011

If I’m not mistaken, I may have been the first person to send out an angel “personal intro&# email on AngelList through their new platform when it launched or at least I was one of the first few. We then started talking about Dave McClure. I started to realize that Dave is able to do it because he approaches VC differently.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2016

You Need to Find Your Mojo A Chip On Your Shoulder A few years ago I wrote a blog post on entrepreneurs with a chip on their shoulders. Nothing has started to sour, nobody is frustrated, nobody has move on because it all still seems possible that you’re the next great company. I think it’s an important read.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Many successful entrepreneurs started by taking a hobby and turning it into a side hustle. That side hustle can eventually turn into a bona fide business. But where do you even start? StartupNation exclusive discounts and savings on Dell products and accessories: Learn more here. List your hobbies and passions.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 21, 2021

You may even have a prototype and be ready to go into production, but what are the first steps you need to take to successfully launch your first business product? How can you make sure the world knows just how helpful and fabulous your creation is? What makes a product launch successful?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Schools call our kids back, and the quickening pace of business demands our increasing attention. And that starts with being aware that our time is finite, whether we like it or not. The same is true in our businesses. That is almost as true in business as it is in our families. In both cases, it’s about mindful presence.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 5, 2022

The rocket ship trajectory of a startup is well known: Get an idea, build a team and slap together a minimum viable product (MVP) that you can get in front of users. However, building high-performing products and solutions that work for the majority isn’t enough anymore. Find an ethics officer to lead the charge.

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Jason Malki

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Before that, he served as the Chief Product and Commercial Officer at NTT Research. He was also the Founder, CEO of ElasticBox which was acquired by CenturyLink What motivated you to launch yourstartup? What is it that excites you about what youre building? What has been your biggest challenge when growing yourstartup?

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Gust

FEBRUARY 3, 2013

Thus I’m convinced that it’s useful for all of you to step back from time to time, and listen to some sage advice from people who have been there and enjoyed success. You’re very hesitant to fire your first employees, but a lot of times the company outgrows their abilities or takes on a different direction. A business needs momentum.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 5, 2021

It’s not uncommon for couples to consider going into business together. After all, your life partner is an easy pick, as many spouses are loyal, supportive and even share the same dreams and goals. Census Bureau’s Survey of Business Owners in 2007 (the most recent year available), 1.4 According to data from the U.S.

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StartupNation

MAY 9, 2021

As a mom, your schedule tends to center around your kids more often than not. From school drop-offs and pickups to ballet recitals and lacrosse practices to checking homework and cooking dinner, it can feel as though you’ve lost some of your own interests and aspirations in the hectic shuffle of being a parent.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Let’s talk about the benefits of MVP Do you have an idea for a new product and want to build it? There are a lot of examples of developing million-dollar products that no one wanted to use. Developing MVP will help you to deliver a top-notch product that brings maximum value with minimum effort. Let’s get started!

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 23, 2020

There are thousands of companies creating and promoting thousands of products in the global marketplace each year. According to Harvard Business School research, 95 percent of new products fail in their first year. StartupNation exclusive discounts and savings on Dell products and accessories: Learn more here.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

When you want to launch the next big company or invent the next big product, the last thing you think of doing is starting small. When you have a big goal in mind, you may think that by starting small, it will take you forever to get to where you want to go. You—because your plan is better and more thought-out.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Unless you’re too busy, then you should sit for an hour.”. For a long time, I considered starting a meditation practice. I researched its benefits, I learned how to get started, but it took years for me to finally commit to a daily practice. The truth is, I was a very busy person! Increase Productivity.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 5, 2022

. “ “ In terms of the business, you’ll have more fun and build a greater product with a great team. When you first start out, you don’t know what you don’t know. Taking this a step further, I believe that surrounding yourself with good people goes beyond just the day-to-day of product and business.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 18, 2019

According to Harvard Business Review, a study of 57 reorganizations found that fewer than one-third of the reorgs produced any meaningful improvement in performance. And yet, there are a few notable examples of so-called “traditional” organizations successfully returning to their innovative roots.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

APRIL 24, 2021

You’re an entrepreneur, with a great product. But, for whatever reason, your creation isn’t flying off the shelves. You’re pretty sure it’s not a product problem. Each year, 600,000 companies start up in the US. Like so many others, you’ve worked hard to realize your vision and bring your product to life.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

Having the right business advisor can be a game-changer for an entrepreneur Starting and growing a business is a challenging and often lonely endeavor. Entrepreneurs are presented with both business and personal challenges as they travel their entrepreneurial journey.

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Founders Coop

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

These companies are global magnets for technical talent eager to work on the most advanced and highest-impact technology products in the world. But it also created two big problems for Techstars as a business: cash flow and brand identity.

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StartupNation

JUNE 25, 2021

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman once said that starting a company is like jumping off a cliff and assembling the airplane on the way down. However, by having all of this well thought out beforehand, you can save your nerves, and instead of coming up with strategies from scratch, you have a base to build from.

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