YoungUpstarts

MARCH 10, 2017

Today’s enterprise IT organizations are once again experiencing a massive upheaval due to pressure from employee forces. Just think of the turmoil caused by the dawning of the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) era, with employees demanding to use their beloved, personal mobile phones or tablets for work. It’s a familiar story.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

More than ever before, companies must be ready to replace employees at a moment’s notice. days in 2001-2003. days in 2001-2003. Leverage Cutting-Edge Technology. Did you know that two-thirds of those reported to be misusing painkillers in the U.S. The time it takes for you to fill a vacant position has increased.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

I’ve had a long-standing rule of thumb in product design, which I call “design for the novice, configure for the pro.&# I started saying this back in 2001/02, long before the era of Web 2.0, We were young, computer literate and interested in learning about or playing with new technologies.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

With fewer than 10 employees but almost $2-billion dollars in the bank, they plan on jumping right in. But as Carlota Perez has so aptly described, all new technology industries go through an eruption and frenzy phase, followed by a crash, then a golden age and maturity. Then the cycle repeats with a new set of technologies.

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

After the dot.com crash in 2001 and the financial crisis of 2008, traditional investors who previously held their shares for the long-term — public pension funds, institutional investors and money managers — are now more interested in short-term gains. There is an upside to an activist investor taking a run at a company.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Between 2001 to 2008, Jobs reinvented the company three times. Each transformation – from a new computer distribution channel – Apple Stores to disrupting the music business with iPod and iTunes in 2001; to the iPhone in 2007; and the App store in 2008 – drove revenues and profits to new heights. How to Miss the Boat – Five Times.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Between 2001 to 2008, Jobs reinvented the company three times. Each transformation – from a new computer distribution channel – Apple Stores to disrupting the music business with iPod and iTunes in 2001; to the iPhone in 2007; and the App store in 2008 – drove revenues and profits to new heights. How to Miss the Boat – Five Times.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 5, 2014

In 1989, FedEx knew that it needed to update its old, slow technology. Sinyard hires only employees who love biking and watches to see who does lunchtime group rides to separate the “talkers” from the “riders.” For instance, all employees want a chance to be respected, to be challenged, and to grow. You can always add later.

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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). This is minutes 8-11.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Myth #2: All startups are technology companies. Facts: Many popular startup companies are tech companies because they can create highly specific products quickly and distribute it to a large audience fast, but a startup does not necessarily have to be a technology company. Facts: Only a few new companies are startups.

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BeyondVC

JANUARY 3, 2019

Amara’s Law : “We tend to overestimate the effect of a technology in the short run and underestimate the effect in the long run.”. For the more advanced enterprises who have migrated to the cloud, this will be a year of net new technology and building applications. Google also unveiled plans to double its NYC employee base to 14k.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 22, 2010

They make terrible employees. Look at some of the uber-successful icons of Silicon Valley / Technology: Larry Ellison, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Larry/Sergey, Eric Schmidt, Andy Groves, John Doerr. Why do job hoppers make such bad employees at startups? -. And I care more about the debate than trying to be popular.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 16, 2018

In the world of HR, one of the biggest battles is finding and hiring exceptional employees. Telecommuting (or at least the option of it in certain situations) makes your company much more enticing to a talented employee. Millennials are all about the latest and greatest in technology. Founded in 2001, eFileCabinet, Inc.

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Mucker Lab

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Combined with the usual summer slowdown, some are already raising the spectre of 2001 or 2008. It didn’t matter as much previously because venture funds used to specialize in taking different risks at different stages of a startup’s life cycle — technology risk, market acceptance risk, scaling risk, profitability risk, etc.

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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.

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VC Cafe

JULY 4, 2022

The Economist talked about “ Venture capital’s reckoning “ and why despite the crisis in the market, and the large number of layoffs in the market, this crisis will not be like the dot com bust in 2001. It cites 3 reasons for that: 1. My favourite was the quote below: Most important, the opportunity for innovation remains vast.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 16, 2010

The VC industry grew dramatically as a result of the Internet bubble - Before the Internet bubble the people who invested in VC funds (called LPs or Limited Partners) put about $50 billion into the industry and by 2001 this had grown precipitously to around $250 billion. You don’t need to buy hardware – there’s Amazon AWS.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 22, 2020

Nevertheless, rising technology, individuals ‘ desire for more independence, and the high cost of hiring workers have led to a significant increase in the number of people going self-employed people. million people or 12% of the population worked for themselves in 2001. According to ONS data , 3.3 That spiked to 4.8

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Ben's Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

CEOs and employees work tirelessly to develop creative narratives that help them avoid dealing with the obvious facts. She left, but we were going to fire her, or give her a bad performance review” – High tech companies tend to track employee attrition in three categories: People who quit. ’Cause right now you’re just a liar.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Posted on September 14, 2009 by steveblank Over the last 30 years Wall Street’s appetite for technology stocks have changed radically – swinging between unbridled enthusiasm to believing they’re all toxic. Large companies were acquiring technology startups just to get in the game at the same absurd prices.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 26, 2019

Being able to track your employees makes good business sense, especially if they are not tied to a desk or an office. If you employ a sales staff or have employees who work remotely or at home, you may need a way to track their location. But what if you want to track an employee without installing software? Can it be done?

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Belnick founded BizChair.com with $500 in 2001. Zhitao runs Hangzhou Liaison Interactive, which is a Chinese technology-based company founded in July 2002. He started it in 2009 with 10 employees and sold it to Susino Umbrella in 2014. He was 14 years old at the time. He started enjoying success in 2008 when Inc.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 15, 2017

You’ll also be able to employ remote workers or give employees the flexibility to work from home, making employees both happier and more productive. Using 256-bit, bank-grade security Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) technology, your documents are secure no matter where you access them. Founded in 2001, eFileCabinet, Inc.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Home document management software is a tool that can turn niche employees like consultants, freelancers, and independent contractors into powerful, market-disrupting professionals. Founded in 2001, eFileCabinet, Inc. by Jesse Wood, CEO of eFileCabinet. Understanding Competitive Fees from The Consultants’ Perspective.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 13, 2013

Startups here are primarily in what they call the TMT (Technology, Media and Telecommunications) segment. Not only does Zhongguancun have Chinese startups, but global technology companies (Nokia, Ericsson, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, Microsoft, IBM, Sun, Oracle, BEA, Alcatel Lucent, Google) all have offices here or elsewhere in Beijing.

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Startup Lessons Learned

JUNE 22, 2020

The Economic Antidote to COVID-19 Eric Ries & Ryan Beck In 2001, Apple's revenue fell by 33% in the depths of the dotcom bust. But as competitors try to minimize losses by laying off employees, quitting partnerships, or halting production, great companies maximize long-term value by investing in the levers of sustainable growth.

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Feld Thoughts

MARCH 20, 2019

That first real job was as the first employee of Petcom, a company started by a husband and wife team that grew to about 20 people before the oil and gas market for software evaporated in 1985. I was president of my first company (Feld Technologies). My partner Dave was vice president.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 14, 2016

A durable, trendsetting presence in the industry since 2001, the Atlanta-based firm sends over a billion emails per day and is the go-to choice for over 14 million organizations and individuals around the world. Plus, I love the sense of humor the company and its employees have. Second, it’s very easy to learn and use.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 26, 2014

And 2) Does your internal market, your employees and suppliers, trust you? How does FedEx’s Fred Smith manage 290,000 worldwide employees, who move more than 3 trillion packages in a year? He has been a regular panelist on television’s Forbes on FOX since the show’s inception in 2001. PILLAR 3: Teamwork.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 12, 2014

They can see and react to technology changes, market upheavals, and new competitors. They value Trust, both internal (employees) and external (customers and shareholders). They invest in employee learning (Smarts). They’ve built high levels of employee and customer trust. They know the effect of pricing.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 19, 2017

Although some view inspiration as managers’ responsibility, employees have equal power to inspire their managers. Companies, offices, and even departments learning new technologies not only improve efficiency, but improve workers’ sense of self-efficacy, too — something researchers are discovering increases on-the-job happiness.

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View from Seed

JANUARY 11, 2017

It seems obvious but strategic investment only makes sense when that corporate VC is providing technology, market access, or other aid that cannot be obtained through a simple business relationship or from a startup’s other investors or advisors.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 13, 2013

Startups here are primarily in what they call the TMT (Technology, Media and Telecommunications) segment. Not only does Zhongguancun have Chinese startups, but global technology companies (Nokia, Ericsson, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, Microsoft, IBM, Sun, Oracle, BEA, Alcatel Lucent, Google) all have offices here or elsewhere in Beijing.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 9, 2016

Joining me in SiriusXM’s studio in New York were: Drew Silverstein , co-founder and CEO of the music technology venture Amper Music. Craig Kanarick ’s career has integrated digital technology, design and strategy. How do you deal well with investors, with customers, with employees, with your colleagues? Drew Silverstein.

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genylabs.typepad.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Small Business Labs, from Emergent Research , covers the key social, technology and business trends impacting small business. The best start-up I ever invested in went bankrupt in 2001. They had a great managment team, A list VCs, great technology, excellent sales traction and market leadership in a very exciting space.

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Its chaos and insanity melds into a working city that was predicted by the architect Rem Koolhaas (with the Harvard Project on the City) in the 2001 book Mutations when he said that Lagos was a city of the future and one that Western cities would eventually base themselves on. But somehow Lagos works. Slowly overcoming its reputation.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 22, 2018

The first OXXO Care Cleaners opened in 2001, and there are now more than 50 locations worldwide. From a functional perspective, each store can clean up to 700 garments in twelve hours with just seven employees, including the manager on duty. Tell us about your products and services. How do you help clients?

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