Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2012

Google - Larry Page and Sergey Brin started working on Google in 1996 – but three years later in 1999, few people had even heard of it yet. Many entrepreneurs think they are running, but find themselves falling farther and farther behind a rapidly moving target. This notion of overnight success is an urban legend, and very misleading.

Entrepreneur 263

Entrepreneur Initial Public Offering California .Net 263

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2019

Google - Larry Page and Sergey Brin started working on Google in 1996 – but three years later in 1999, few people had even heard of it yet. Many entrepreneurs think they are running, but find themselves falling farther and farther behind a rapidly moving target. This notion of overnight success is an urban legend, and very misleading.

Initial Public Offering 277

Initial Public Offering Startup California .Net 277

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

As a self-made entrepreneur and former chairman of Diamond Resorts International, he asserts that the five biggest companies by market value today, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple, aren’t really tech, but hospitality companies. I just finished a new book by Stephen J. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 10/22/2018.

Artificial Inteligence 205

Artificial Inteligence Reputation Viral America 205

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 9, 2010

No one would call Carly Fiorina, the head of Hewlett Packard from 1999 to 2005, a wilting lily. Some would argue that the growing success rate of women entrepreneurs shows that they are resourceful, and better able to succeed, despite the odds. Every entrepreneur needs to prioritize the important tasks ahead of urgent tasks.

Entrepreneur 121

Entrepreneur Leadership Networking Demand 121

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 6, 2013

Google - Larry Page and Sergey Brin started working on Google in 1996 – but three years later in 1999, few people had even heard of it yet. Many entrepreneurs think they are running, but find themselves falling farther and farther behind a rapidly moving target. overnight success entrepreneur startup Seth Godin business'

Initial Public Offering 297

Initial Public Offering Startup California .Net 297

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2013

In 2012, total entrepreneurial activity in the United States hit its highest level since their survey started in 1999, according to Babson College. The best entrepreneurs work on making better time management a top objective. Treasure – Most entrepreneurs assume that treasure means funding. It’s a jungle out there.

Intellectual Property 249

Intellectual Property Startup United States Framework 249

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 26, 2018

According to Investor's Business Daily , even though IPOs in 2018 through July were up nearly 39 percent from last year, the total of 115 companies so far is still nowhere near the rate required to match the yearly total of 486 hit way back in 1999. Your odds of hitting the lottery may be better.

Exit Strategy 128

Exit Strategy IPO Initial Public Offering SEC 128

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 10, 2016

As an entrepreneur mentor and startup investor, I see with sadness the 50 to 90 percent that fail. Just because you would have loved to have your groceries picked out and delivered, doesn’t mean the mainstream customer was ready for Webvan in 1999. But I’m not convinced that it’s as simple as that. Fail fast and pivot.

Business Model 120

Business Model Intellectual Property Startup Bankruptcy 120

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 31, 2016

Google - Larry Page and Sergey Brin started working on Google in 1996 – but three years later in 1999, few people had even heard of it yet. Many entrepreneurs think they are running, but find themselves falling farther and farther behind a rapidly moving target. This notion of overnight success is an urban legend, and very misleading.

Initial Public Offering 148

Initial Public Offering California .Net Business Plan 148

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 9, 2015

As an entrepreneur mentor and startup investor, I see with sadness the 50 to 90 percent that fail. Just because you would have loved to have your groceries picked out and delivered, doesn’t mean the mainstream customer was ready for Webvan in 1999. business entrepreneur mistakes Scott Fearon startup' Fail fast and pivot.

Intellectual Property 120

Intellectual Property Startup Bankruptcy Viral 120

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 29, 2011

No one would call Carly Fiorina, the head of Hewlett Packard from 1999 to 2005, a wilting lily. Some would argue that the growing success rate of women entrepreneurs shows that they are resourceful, and better able to succeed, despite the odds. Every entrepreneur needs to prioritize the important tasks ahead of urgent tasks.

Networking 226

Networking Leadership Demand Entrepreneur 226

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 26, 2011

Google - Larry Page and Sergey Brin started working on Google in 1996 – but three years later in 1999, few people had even heard of it yet. Many entrepreneurs think they are running, but find themselves falling farther and farther behind a rapidly moving target. This notion of overnight success is an urban legend, and very misleading.

Initial Public Offering 295

Initial Public Offering California .Net Business Plan 295

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2015

If you are an entrepreneur not using this model, it may be time to consider a pivot. If your startup is in the Business-to-Business (B2B) world, you need to realize that the subscription model has evolved considerably since SalesForce.com introduced Software as a Service (SaaS) way back in 1999. Marty Zwilling.

Business Model 120

Business Model Startup Cloud Curation 120

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2016

If you are an entrepreneur not using this model, it may be time to consider a pivot. If your startup is in the Business-to-Business (B2B) world, you need to realize that the subscription model has evolved considerably since SalesForce.com introduced Software as a Service (SaaS) way back in 1999.

Revenue 120

Revenue Startup Cloud Curation 120

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 29, 2010

Google - Larry Page and Sergey Brin started working on Google in 1996 – but three years later in 1999, few people had even heard of it yet. Many entrepreneurs think they are running, but find themselves falling farther and farther behind a rapidly moving target. This notion of overnight success is an urban legend, and very misleading.

Initial Public Offering 221

Initial Public Offering Startup California .Net 221

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 16, 2011

In 1999, there were 486 IPOs nationwide; just 10 years later, in 2009, there were only 63. The timing of an IPO is driven heavily by the state of the economy in general and the stock market in particular, in concert with your profitability. The market is moving back up, but slowly. Is your spotlight bright enough to start a new wave?

IPO 223

IPO Social Media Media Exit Strategy 223