Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 24, 2021

Advice for non-technical founders for finding a serious CTO for your startup Finding a co-founder is hard work. It goes without saying that being a startup founder is more popular than ever. Traction Think about what you can do to test the underlying business proposition? Finding a technical co-founder is even harder.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 7, 2021

I think we can all do a better job,” author and developer marketing expert Adam DuVander says. Every press release looked the same. ” What does that mean? The educational and inspirational content you use to attract developers will depend on who is the best fit for your product. The main takeaway?

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

A professional social networking site has hired a content focused executive away from a traditional media company's digital arm. What LinkedIn is realizing is indicative of a recent trend--that the best use of online content as a business might be as a synergistic compliment to other activites. Take Refinery29 , for example.

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Gust

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Quote from Steve Jobs via Flickr. Steve Jobs was one of those entrepreneurs who seemed universally either loved or hated, but not many will argue with his ability to innovate in the technology product arena over the years. Steve Jobs followed his heart his entire life and that, he said, made all the difference.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

It’s a myth that only the top startups and the best startup jobs are in Silicon Valley or New York City. As a Midwest company built for Midwest startups, we know that’s just not true. Cities for jobs. And guess what—most of the cities on the list were in the Midwest. Detroit ranked number 10.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Appetiser ‘s site lists three factors for app success: Technology, marketing and design. And while the Australian agency was recommended to TechCrunch via our our survey to identify software development partners for startups , it could just have well have come through our survey to recommend growth marketers, which you can answer here.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 15, 2023

If you’re reading this as a post on our site, sign up here so you can receive it directly in the future. Every week, I’ll take a look at the hottest fintech news of the previous week. There’s a lot of fintech news out there and it’s my job to stay on top of it — and make sense of it — so you can stay in the know. — Mary Ann.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 21, 2023

Welcome to Startups Weekly, a nuanced take on this week’s startup news and trends by Senior Reporter and Equity co-host Natasha Mascarenhas. You know what I mean? Here’s what I’m dancing, or, erm, writing, around. What finally gets a CEO to step down? To get this in your inbox, subscribe here.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011

This is the first of a series of posts this week on careers in innovation and startups--sort of a thought exercise for me on the topic for my talk at General Assembly at 8PM on 12/15. People have no idea what their options are, nor where those options can take them. In the world of startups and innovation, it's even less clear.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 18, 2022

I’m not great with heights, so I’ll look forward to watching their videos. From the outside, a startup that makes multiple pivots might look like it lacks direction. ” is a staple of Gen X humor, since it reaffirms the cynical viewpoint that technology frequently fails to deliver on its lofty promises.

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StartupNation

AUGUST 4, 2021

Navigating what this working plan actually looks like can be tricky. You’ll also often hear companies that started in coworking spaces praise the networking benefits of being in a shared space — team collaboration, events and close contact with people in other companies helps startups connect and grow. “Our

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TechCrunch

JULY 9, 2021

Doing more with less: This is what marketers get asked for when they join an early-stage startup. Either way, it often involves educating the founders about the job to be done. How do you collaborate with the startups you work with as a consultant? Typically I will work with startups in two ways.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 22, 2023

Image: Created by author To keep close to the startup community, I chat with founders often. I’ll frequently get asked about what growth is, how you apply it to startups, and when you should focus on it. As a side benefit, my parents might have some idea of what I actually do for work. What is Growth?

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Nearly every successful tech startup I’ve observed over the past 20 years has gone through a similar growth pattern: Innovate, systematize then scale operations. Innovate In the early years of a startup there is a lot of kinetic energy of enthusiastic innovators looking to launch a product that changes how an industry works.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 1, 2022

How to find a job as a VC scout. How to get a job in venture capital. The easiest way to work with and for VC funds is to become a part-time scout, getting paid for sourcing investments. But how do you do that? . How to win consulting, board, operating, and investment roles with private equity and venture capital funds (video).

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TechCrunch

JULY 29, 2021

” Hughes and his agency were recommended multiple times in our growth marketer survey, which we launched to surface experts that startups can work with. ” Hughes and his agency were recommended multiple times in our growth marketer survey, which we launched to surface experts that startups can work with. (If

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Startup Blogpost

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

15 Ways to Facilitate Communication Among Cross-Functional Startup Teams In the fast-paced environment of a startup, effective communication across various departments is crucial for success. Institute Cross-Functional Mentorship Within our startup, we recognized the importance of fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2022

” In a data-driven piece that looks at post-money valuations, deal sizes and dilution rates going back to 2012, Mitchem says we’re now heading into a new era where the tech industry will embrace “growth at reasonable costs.” The rules of VC are changing: Here’s what founders should be considering in the new era.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 3, 2022

If you’re reading this as a post on our site, sign up here so you can receive it directly in the future. Every week, I’ll take a look at the hottest fintech news of the previous week. There’s a lot of fintech news out there and it’s my job to stay on top of it — and make sense of it — so you can stay in the know. — Mary Ann.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 12, 2018

Follow these tips to make the best choice for you and your business. To manage the ups and the downs of a startup or small business, your team needs to be passionate about the business. Startup environments can be tough, and the unpredictability and long hours can test even the most dedicated workers.

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The Zapier Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

Regardless of your booking management needs, the best appointment scheduling software should present your business in a professional light while simplifying the booking process on both ends. Focus on the meeting, not the scheduling Automate your booking The best booking apps offer the perfect mix of flexibility and ease of use.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 26, 2021

It brings the total raised by the startup to $22.4 and join him in building a startup. We talked to a lot of companies in our batch and outside and came up with the idea of SmartHires,” a referral network for startups within the same investment portfolio. It plans to use the funding both to invest in product and talent.

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David Teten VC

AUGUST 2, 2021

What prompted you to explore this space? Reilly: In your research, you use the Clay Christensen framework of “jobs to be done”. Teten: Professor Clayton Christensen popularized the idea of analyzing a company by looking at the “ Jobs to Be Done ” needed by its clients. Teten: Two reasons. Can you explain that?

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Now many Detroit startups are on the fast track to growth. Whether it’s new funding, expansions or IPOs, it’s been an eventful year in Detroit startups. Next year is looking even better. Here are the top Detroit startups and tech companies to watch in 2022. Small Detroit startups to watch in 2022. Our Next Energy.

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Y Combinator

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Engineering is typically the function that grows fastest at a scaling startup. Hire the best engineers You want to hire the best early team that you can, as they’re going to be the people helping you scale and maintain velocity. Your job is to build a case for why your company is the opportunity for them.

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OnStartups

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Startups are hard. If you’re a startup founder you already know these statistics and yet you are irrationally proceeding forward. If you’re a startup founder you already know these statistics and yet you are irrationally proceeding forward. The following is a guest post by Arjun Moorthy , founder of The Factual.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 15, 2021

Building A Diverse Board Makes Sense For Startups. After listening to others pitch me a few different job opportunities while still at Google in 2008, it became clear to me that I would make a better decision if I could fully explore the larger landscape of new companies emerging in Silicon Valley. More posts by this contributor.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 16, 2022

Reentering society after years in prison is difficult for many reasons, among which perhaps the most prosaic is simply that it’s hard to get a job — and what training and transition programs exist are far from sufficient. To be clear, though, this isn’t some new drain on state budgets.

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TechCrunch

MAY 14, 2023

If you’re reading this as a post on our site, sign up here so you can receive it directly in the future. Every week, we’ll take a look at the hottest fintech news of the previous week. Welcome to The Interchange ! If you received this in your inbox, thank you for signing up and your vote of confidence.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2013

One of my favorite events last year was attending Startup Grind where I got to interview Clayton Christensen, author of The Innovator’s Dilemma. What I enjoyed was that Derek did his homework on me and allowed me to talk about a lot of personal topics, which I rarely have the chance to do. Last month they turned the tables on me.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 5, 2011

I run into a lot of people trying to switch careers and join a startup. They're trying to get product positions and marketing jobs in particular, but they don't have any prior experience. What I told him was that no other people had a year head start. In any case, you're going to have to start out with a very detailed job spec.

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Onevest

MAY 12, 2015

At least in the way it is used to describe what some startups are doing. For every 1,000 ‘curated’ spam sites there is a multibillion dollar valued masterpiece that is bringing priceless innovation online. What types of curation presents virtual mines that should be tapped? So where did curation get lost?

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Having worked in the startup world for a few years, I also thought I had a pretty good idea of what I was getting myself into. I look back and chuckle. Think again, especially if you’re looking for investment. Forewarned is forearmed Photo by Anna Schvets via Pexels 18 months ago, I decided to start my own business.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 29, 2018

Never underestimate the value of understanding sales and marketing best practices—even if you don’t consider yourself a “sales person.” Whether you’re a conversion veteran or a startup founder just learning the basics, download and subscribe to these sales and marketing podcasts today to boost your skills: 1.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Lead investors help close rounds, pro rata rights show promise of a company, and the partner title gives validity to folks within firms looking to close deals. The startup, launching publicly today, is building a rating system for the venture capital industry. The 11-person startup currently takes around two weeks to whip up a report.

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TechCrunch

MAY 3, 2021

When the iconic American power tools company Stanley Black & Decker began looking for ways to improve the pipeline of diverse candidates that the company was reviewing for potential roles, it turned to an Israeli-based startup called Talenya for help. It’s not a pipeline issue as much as it is a recruiting process challenge.”.

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This is going to be BIG.

OCTOBER 5, 2012

So what to do with all the money? Your team does a good job hustling around to find good teams, but the reality is that your dealflow is more dependent on your network than it is any kind of objective criteria. You make more black socks for more people in the western world than anyone. The next generation isn't interested in socks.

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