Feld Thoughts

JUNE 9, 2021

I’ve been working with Matt since 2000. The two companies did the same thing and were the only two competitors in a nascent category called “email change of address” (Veripost’s original name was IECOA which stood for “Internet Email Change of Address”). Matt was the co-founder/CEO of Return Path.

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Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

An eight-time author with a flair for building successful businesses, Julia grew her writing agency, Express Writers, to a remarkable $5 million in revenue with a team of over 100 staff members. She's an eight time author and built a writing agency express writers to $5 million in revenue and over 100 on staff. Those are not evergreen.

SEO 61

SEO Artificial Inteligence ChatGPT Video 61

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Five Quarters of Profitability During the 1980’s and through the mid 1990’s startups going public had to do something that most companies today never heard of – they had to show a track record of increasing revenue and consistent profitability. There was now a public market for companies with no revenue, no profit and big claims.

Silicon Valley 225

Silicon Valley IPO Technical Review Venture Capital 225

Hearpreneur

AUGUST 22, 2018

How did you come up with your business name? In 2013 I trademarked my name, and so now I am the only Steve “The Hurricane” in the world. The Small Business and Mindful Caring Divisions taking off and eclipsing the revenue generated from Home Care. When I started in 2012, I decided I would keep that nickname.

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Ben's Blog

MARCH 24, 2011

In the great bubble of 1998-2000, the boom in public valuations mirrored the boom in private valuations. The inflation-adjusted data from the last bubble tells the story: In the 3-year period from 1998-2000, venture capital firms raised more than $200 billion, which represented about 0.55% of the national GDP. Much better.

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Technical Review Venture Capital Valuation Database 78

Ben's Blog

MAY 24, 2021

There are a number of trends concerning IPOs and capital formation to note: First, the raw number of IPOs has declined significantly: From 1980-2000, the US averaged roughly 300 IPOs per year; from 2001-2016, the average fell to 108 per year. 1999-2000 51.6% Time Period IPO Pop % Above IFR 1999-2000 51.6% 1999-2000 37.5%

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 2, 2014

In fact, since 2000, more than 10 million Americans have filed personal bankruptcy due to their employers’ failed health insurance plan. It’s overpriced, unreliable — you can lose your coverage if you’re sick and unable to work — and limits you to a certain group of medical providers and facilities, just to name a few.

Software Review 224

Software Review Employee Retention Government 224

This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 11, 2022

My name is Alan. I’m sending you an e-mail with early access to the application because I see that you’re busy with this group, but I just wanted you to match the name and the face. That just leaves the door open to name an industry that isn’t yours. He simply extended a handshake and said: “Hi, sorry to interrupt.

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United States Naming Conversion Community 166

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 5, 2011

million post-money valuation with no revenue. It was early 2000. We had companies pitching us that had almost no revenue at all and they were raising $10-15 million in capital at a $40-50 million pre-money valuation. Why you shouldn’t stack too many brand names into a round. I raised my A round at a $31.5

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 29, 2010

The A round was done in February 2000 (end of the bull market) and my B round was done in April 2001 (bear market). People buy companies for 3 primary reasons: 1) they want the management team / talent 2) they want the technology or 3) they want the market traction (revenue, customer base, profits, etc). Minutes 11-16 in the video. <<

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Venture Capital Term Sheet Valuation Stock Options 282

Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

18 months and 2000 hours later I finished coding the software and released it. The name is Oh Yeah Beats and each client (big or small) can too chant Oh Yeah. Instead of watching TV or trolling the internet I thought I'd try my hands at coding. From 9 pm to 1 am I banged away on a keyboard. The time I spent doing this kept me sane.

Entrepreneur 146

Entrepreneur Software Review LLC Web Development 146

Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 29, 2022

8:06] What are your thoughts on the idea that it isn’t about putting your name on all kinds of stuff and people who do a great job with influencer marketing have a point of view about what they’re trying to accomplish? [11:40] I, and I didn't, I can't even, I wouldn't give you those names cuz it's not fair to them.

Audio 85

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Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2014

I’m honored to be at a university noted for knowledge, and in a city with 2000 years of history – home of Gaudí one of the 20 th century’s greatest innovators. I’m sure many of you have heard his name. Companies horde cash and squeeze the most revenue and margin from the money they use. I’d like to start with a request.

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Private Equity Metrics China Intellectual Property 328

Duct Tape Marketing

JULY 14, 2022

As a revenue-driven founder specializing in sales and business development, Melissa has learned how to build companies with very few resources — by automating what she could, outsourcing wherever possible, and inspiring talented people to join her team with shared focus and enthusiasm. So my name is Melissa K w a N. Yeah, yeah.

Technical Review 82

Technical Review Demand Cofounder Video 82

crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 18, 2013

A VC: MBA Mondays: Revenue Models – Subscriptions – [link]. Thanks To Facebook, Strongest Year For IPOs Since 2000 With $21.5 Logo Design: Personal Names | Abduzeedo – [link]. The Science of Productivity: How To Get More Done In Less Time – [link]. Why Startups Die | The Next Web - [link].

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 6, 2019

Together, they brought in total revenues of over $275 billion in 2018. No longer just an auction site, eBay introduced the “ Buy it Now ” option in 2000. Company names like “Just Tables” or “Headphone Hut” will limit your ability to evolve and grow as new opportunities arise. They are successful businesses and successful brands.

Design 173

Design Audience Small Business Naming 173

Steve Blank

MARCH 18, 2011

Dot.com Bubble ( 1995-2000): “ Anything goes” as public markets clamor for ideas, vague promises of future growth, and IPOs happen absent regard for history or profitability. VC’s worked with entrepreneurs to build profitable and scalable businesses, with increasing revenue and consistent profitability – quarter after quarter.

Internet 334

Internet IPO Silicon Valley Agile 334

Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 15, 2017

I have been working with my Partners since November 2000. increase not only brand share but also revenue. We would name our sales intelligence company Vainu. It was in year 2000 and my friend and I were young and ambitious. Thanks to Emily Mazza, Mazza Virtual Assistants ! #7- Photo Credit: Steven Randall.

Entrepreneur 115

Entrepreneur Czech Republic Retention B2C 115

Duct Tape Marketing

MARCH 17, 2022

8:06] What are your thoughts on the idea that it isn’t about putting your name on all kinds of stuff and people who do a great job with influencer marketing have a point of view about what they’re trying to accomplish? [11:40] And didn't I, and I didn't, I can't even, I wouldn't give you those names cuz it's not fair to them.

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Audio Networking Social Media Framework 80

K9 Ventures

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Direct Revenue, meaning no three-way business models and no advertising, media, or content. We grew it to just under 20 people and were acquired at the height of the bubble in 2000. In late 2000, early 2001 I started my second company to test whether I can build a successful company again. Frighteningly Early.

San Francisco 48

San Francisco Early Stage Portfolio Software Engineering 48

ConversionXL

MARCH 19, 2020

The HBR study contrasts Office Depot and Staples during the 2000 recession: Office Depot cut 6% of its workforce, but it couldn’t reduce operating costs significantly. can introduce a ‘fighter brand,’ a lower-priced version of the premium offering sold under a different name and backed by minimal advertising.” Image source ).

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Marketing Campaign Non-Compete Lean 121

YoungUpstarts

MAY 7, 2019

Microsoft worked to become a household name in the world of desktop and laptop computers. Reach $125 billion in sales by 2000.” billion in revenue, with a total revenue of $136.3 But a BHAG shouldn’t focus solely on revenue or growth. A computer on every desk and in every home.” In 2018, Walmart had $500.3

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

I had a little trouble with, not trouble with, but you know, kind of processing the title name and, you know, everybody talking about time is money and, and yeah, some people can say, you're suggesting money is time. So it's, it's always cool to, to see and get reconnected. John Jantsch (01:48): S so buy back your time.

Hiring 73

Hiring Email Angel Investor Technical Review 73

crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 13, 2017

.” Some entrepreneurs and business owners believe that a brand is merely their company’s name and logo. The name of your company and your logo are two important elements of your brand, but your brand is more than the company name and logo. This is only partially true. We didn’t give up. Millennials.

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Small Business Startup Global Design 53

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

In 1998 there were around 850 VC funds and by 2000 there were 2,300. By 2000 the total LP commitments had mushroomed to more than $100 billion. So of course returns from 2000-2010 were subpar on average for the industry. In 1998 it was 150 million, 1999 250 million and by 2000 it had crossed 350 million.

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Venture Capital Technical Review LP Mobile 347

www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Naming a Business. Jumpstart was one of Grahams first clients; it signed on shortly after he founded Arizona Bay, in 2000. And his vendors ended up with nothing when his company, OpenAuto.com , went out of business, in 2000. Arizona Bay has also blended equity payments with revenue-sharing deals. Tools & Research.

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Arizona Equity Iowa Venture Capital 40

Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 27, 2022

Are there ways that you’ve seen local businesses use this in a way that might effectively drive revenue? [19:23] So about, this was like around 2000 ish, I think, or something like that. My name milita tub was an early investor in communities and started the community fund. One is, you know, potentially revenue.

Community 67

Community New York Small Business New York City 67

Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 4, 2022

One when scale started to kick in, when we hit the, you know, 200 employees at the head office, 2000 employees system wide, it started to get complex and a little bit outside of my sandbox. So now it's the chief revenue officer, right. Well, we did six consecutive years of a hundred percent revenue growth. I knew what to do.

CTO 77

CTO Cofounder Networking Operations 77

VC Cafe

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Wintegra, founded in 2000, has 165 employees with the majority of its R&D development team located in Ra’anana, Israel, and Austin, Texas. Shamir Optical reported revenues of $142 million in 2009, generated mainly in Europe and the United States, and has about 1,400 employees. In 2009 it boasted revenue of $4.49

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ConversionXL

JUNE 5, 2014

It’s too bad, because a report by local & small business locator, Manta.com found that 61% of the small businesses surveyed indicated more than half of their revenue comes from repeat customers. In a 2000 study found 68% of customers stop doing business with a company due to feeling like the company was indifferent towards them.

Retention 115

Retention Customer Developer Programming 115

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 27, 2014

And we’re holding our heads high next to some pretty impressive, founded-in-the-80’s, organizations – Adobe Systems, Cisco, Electronic Arts and Autodesk to name a few. He served as Chief Operations Officer from 2009 to 2010, overseeing all of Casewise operations within the EMEA and APAC regions, growing the revenue 34%.

Social Media 205

Social Media Architecture .Net Operations 205

ConversionXL

JUNE 5, 2014

It’s too bad, because a report by local & small business locator, Manta.com found that 61% of the small businesses surveyed indicated more than half of their revenue comes from repeat customers. In a 2000 study found 68% of customers stop doing business with a company due to feeling like the company was indifferent towards them.

Retention 112

Retention Developer Customer Programming 112

ConversionXL

MARCH 4, 2016

We often talk about online conversion optimization without mentioning that many businesses, especially B2B, rely on offline sales to produce revenue. Sales enablement is the act of enabling salespeople to help them close more deals/bring in more revenue/hit their quota. The two aren’t disconnected, though. Image Source.

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B2B Sales Technical Review Software Review 48

ConversionXL

JUNE 5, 2014

It’s too bad, because a report by local & small business locator, Manta.com found that 61% of the small businesses surveyed indicated more than half of their revenue comes from repeat customers. In a 2000 study found 68% of customers stop doing business with a company due to feeling like the company was indifferent towards them.

Retention 105

Retention Customer Developer Programming 105

Duct Tape Marketing

JULY 13, 2022

And we've now over a thousand student, over 2000 students, I've gone through that program. And the owner, his name's actually Stephen King. So the first stage is doing is the activity that a business must do to generate revenue, to be a service to clients. And so we get feedback, oh, this is what's working. It's a barbecue.

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Employee Design Networking Differentiation 91

ConversionXL

JUNE 5, 2014

It’s too bad, because a report by local & small business locator, Manta.com found that 61% of the small businesses surveyed indicated more than half of their revenue comes from repeat customers. In a 2000 study found 68% of customers stop doing business with a company due to feeling like the company was indifferent towards them.

Retention 98

Retention Customer Developer Programming 98

Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

Driven by strong customer demand for its award-winning identity governance solution, SailPoint achieved record growth in 2010, with revenue up 200% over 2009. The fourth quarter of 2010 was the company’s eighth consecutive growth quarter, highlighted by a record number of new customers.

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