Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

With fewer than 10 employees but almost $2-billion dollars in the bank, they plan on jumping right in. Startups with huge burn rates – building leases, staff, PR and advertising – ran out of money. But NewTV doesn’t plan on testing these hypotheses. It’s the antithesis of the Lean Startup. And it may work. Dot Com Boom to Bust.

Lean 335

Lean Burn Rate Startup IPO 335

ConversionXL

MARCH 19, 2020

It can also keep your employees employed or help you retain your job—a modicum of security in uncertain times. These companies tend to over rely on reducing the number of employees. An article on growth and marketing in the middle of a crisis—the current one or any other—can seem tone deaf. But nothing gets better if we stand still.

Marketing 121

Marketing Campaign Non-Compete Lean 121

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 21, 2017

2 – Advertising Agency & Boutique PR and Advertising Agencies. Prior to starting my own public relations and marketing consultancy, I worked for one of the largest global advertising agencies as well as smaller boutique PR and advertising agencies. Thanks to Natalie Harper, Harper PR. #3 Image Credit: Natalie Harper.

Entrepreneur 48

Entrepreneur Investment Bankers PR Social Media 48

Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

He had the good fortune to be an early employee at Facebook. So they solved it by each department manager, the sales manager, and the owner running their own schedule and telling the junior employees what to do. Conant joined the team in 2001, just as sales were declining for the company and its market value was decreasing.

Entrepreneur 110

Entrepreneur China Incubator Philippines 110

SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

We downsized from 35 people in 2001 and are now a size that allows us to work directly with clients. More general resources are: Tracy Williams at Olmstead Williams for PR. Having fun again. Same partner all along: Jorge Alonso, Creative Director. Our name Reality2 stands for Reality2.0.

Early Stage 150

Early Stage Southern California Los Angeles Marketing 150

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

I raised money as an entrepreneur, like you, in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2005 for two different companies. So make sure you have a solid PR strategy. Understanding PR & Crisis Management. How to Work with PR Firms. Make sure good PR is underpinning your fund raising efforts. It’s human nature.

Developer 366

Developer Silicon Valley PR Las Vegas 366

Hearpreneur

APRIL 19, 2019

I think many business owners who started as solopreneurs can likely relate to this, as it can be an awkward transition from being a one-person business to being a business with contractors, or even employees. I came up with my business name, Kate’s Theatrics at about 9pm April 14, 2001. Thanks to Devin Beverage, DevBev Co. ! #6-

Naming 110

Naming Cofounder Wisconsin Entrepreneur 110