Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2017

Even the most diligent investors are often surprised by apparently solid business startups that fail, while others succeed, despite the odds. The best founders operate with a key set of internal principles that allow them to break through all but the toughest business obstacles. Balance of technical and business knowledge.

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 12, 2023

Former BMW executives, including Stefan Krause, who left the failing EV startup Faraday Future, founded Canoo in late 2017. Company founders originally called it Evelozcity and imagined a subscription-based business model in which they produced electric vans and trucks for people who enjoy outdoor activities.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 29, 2019

Where there are windows, window cleaners will be needed – this fact bodes well for business owners who specialize in this essential service. If you’re looking for ways to take your window cleaning business to new heights in 2019 , implement some of these strategies into your business model, and watch the profits roll in.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 29, 2017

So, if you are running a logistics company right now, you do need to keep track of these trends and ensure that your business is prepared for the future. Here are some of the challenges you may be facing as well as the advancements that could impact your business model. They’re not the only ones testing this tech either.

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David Teten

DECEMBER 12, 2017

VCs are at the forefront of technological disruption, funding many of the latest cutting edge productivity tools. Clint Korver, Partner at Ulu Ventures , remarked: “I’d compare this technology transformation as akin to what happened in public company investing. But what tools are they using themselves to automate their own processes?

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2017

FinTech players are increasingly becoming an important part of the fabric of Africa’s financial services ecosystem and the leading banks on the continent are now more urgently seeking to harness technology innovations, collaborate with FinTech start‐ups, and create a platform to scale much faster – to make digital financial services pay.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Smart entrepreneurs are just now starting to look at this option again, due to its unpredictability and the challenges of running a public company. According to a recent Ernst & Young global report , the first half of 2017 was the most active first half by global number of IPOs since 2007.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

and launched in April 2017. One of 50 finalists for SXSW Pitch , Parks will pitch Sapient in the Smart Cities, Transportation & Logistics Technology category, (9:30 to 10:30 am Saturday, March 14), aiming to impress a panel of expert judges and a live audience with their skills, creativity and innovation in emerging technology.

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David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

I’ve been a traditional equity VC for 8 years, and I’m now researching new business models in venture capital. Since 2017 we’ve managed $3 million in revenue-based financing, which helps cash-strapped technology companies grow. Investment Criteria: B2B SaaS or tech-enabled services with proven, recurring contracts.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

One of our Bplans writers described going into business in cannabis as a “ once-in-a-generation opportunity ,” with the product rapidly becoming legal for recreational as well as medical use in many states. Write your business plan and develop your business model with this in mind so you can avoid these issues. .

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Yet in my role as business advisor, I often see companies naively ignoring this reality. Today, the move to digital technology is driving marketplace change at a seemingly ever-increasing rate. Pay-as-you-go provides infinite ability to scale every business. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 10/05/2017.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 7, 2017

Reports suggest that 90% of today’s shoppers skip marketing pitches, to research online before they buy, and over 50% check user reviews before making a decision. Align your business model to how your customers want to buy. Marty Zwilling Published by Xerox Small Business Solutions on 04/06/2017.

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View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

We are currently seeing the most rapid collapse of retail since the Great Recession, due to the internet changing consumer demand and purchasing patterns. In 2017 alone, we’ve seen widespread store closures or bankruptcies from apparel retailers, including: True Religion. It’s a $1T+ global industry undergoing tectonic shifts.

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Startup Lessons Learned

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Editor’s Note: We wrapped up the 2017 Lean Startup Week in San Francisco just a few weeks ago, and we’re excited to share with you some of the best lessons learned in entrepreneurship and corporate innovation. LESSON #1: Equip your business with a portfolio map and a 21st century org chart. Not, ‘what's the technology?’

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Transformify

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Kenya and Nigeria are of a particular interest for the employers in the UK due to the high percentage of English speakers who have received bachelor’s degree or higher. Facing a high unemployment rate among graduates, Kenya encourages entrepreneurship in an effort to create more jobs in the technology sector.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Use your knowledge of evolving needs and technology to add more value than competitors, and introduce clients to each other to build partnerships. They expect reviews and testimonials from other clients. Flexible business models, including value-based pricing, bundling, and custom proposals are the places to begin.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2017

As an angel investor in startups, I often find myself looking harder at the quality of the team and the leadership, than at the details of the product and business model. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 01/05/2017. Match their focus on work ethic, and you too can join them.

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BeyondVC

MARCH 18, 2018

There have clearly been some tweaks to the model since then, but what is most exciting for us is watching Snyk go from idea and vision in a non-existent market to one where the question of how developers are securing open source components is becoming mainstream. Dev first business model with budget from security? —?we

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 13, 2020

Running my own business has been terrifying at times, but having the freedom to work when I want and with who I want has allowed me to dedicate time to my true passion – animal rescue. 3- Due to financial difficulties in my family. So I got to work and jumped in on starting my business, TTYL—a tech-free community.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 2, 2017

Having set up shop in 2012, Platinum Rapid Funding harnesses its technology, manpower, proprietary data and resources, and unique business model to deliver what it currently does. Close to 90 percent of startup businesses fall flat on their face because they don’t have a vision or long-term strategy. And Beyond?

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Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

I initially began my business in 2017 as a requirement for a college course I was taking. I came up with my business name after weeks of brainstorming. We are a review platform for VoIP services. When I started my warranty label business I wanted a name that would resonate with potential customers. 4- Requirement.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 1, 2018

The biggest week of the year for tech and startups in Austin, Texas as South by Southwest (SXSW) descends upon the city from March 19–15. Bose will be demonstrating the new technology to app and device developers in a fun, informative setting. There are a zillion things to do, both official and unofficial?—?so Did I miss something?

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Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Hello Alice is a free, data-driven, and multichannel platform helping small business owners on their entrepreneurial journey by providing access to relevant funding networks and technical assistance tools while increasing owner success rates. 12:50] So how does the process work for businesses who want to join Hello Alice? [13:37]

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Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

JANUARY 4, 2017

So New Product, New Service, Improved Process, New Business, New Business Model — and any others. Were there any ideas or projects that seemed interesting but weren’t done due to perceived risk? Were there ideas or projects that seemed interesting but weren’t done due to lack of resources?

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Austin Startup

AUGUST 3, 2017

I talk to at least a dozen new entrepreneurs each week and probably review two dozen email pitches. Is it an Texas-based tech startup company or is it doing something in the email space? For me, that’s any tech startup company in Texas or any email related company in the world. So it’s important to get straight to the point.

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Austin Startup

AUGUST 20, 2017

August 20, 2017: This is another in my series of posts all leading up to a book on Startup Decision Making. There are many ways to measure technical skills and check work histories and achievements, but assessment of team chemistry is a high art form. Self-Awareness will conclude this list for today. Are the logistics manageable?

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

But as impressive as its technology is, the Apple’s smartwatch has been a product looking for a solution. Large tech companies like Google, Amazon, Apple recognize that the multi- trillion dollar health care market is ripe for disruption and have poured billions of dollars into the space. Healthcare on Your Wrist.

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

For example, by using high-res EEG headsets and eye trackers on Polish and Dutch IKEA customers, researchers learned about consumer reactions to green business strategies, which helped identify which business models customers were likely to accept, never accept, or accept in a few years. Conclusion.

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Hearpreneur

MAY 15, 2019

After being laid-off (again), I started a sales consulting business helping tech start-ups build, grow, and coach their sales teams. I knew that stress was the foundation of our issues; it was necessary to change my method and overall business model. So what better way to beat them than to join them! 24- Control my fate.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 19, 2019

With a different business model, we wanted a name that didn’t sound like areal estate brokerage. Six days later — on April 16, 2017 — BrEpic became an official business, and it’s been an amazing journey in the two years since!!! We also needed a domain name so making up a name was helpful there.

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Mike Michalowicz

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The commitment to their nurses and clients has contributed to a 30% annual growth rate allowing them to gross revenue of $56,543,000 in 2017. This includes continuously investing in research to determine if a new prospect fits the company’s business model, desires, and risk tolerance.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 26, 2019

Between 2012 and 2017, the number of craft breweries in the US jumped from 2,420 to 6,266 – that’s an increase of 159%! Here’s a complete, 9 step guide on how to start a brewery business. Choose a business model. Fill in the business blanks. Choose a business model.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 15, 2019

Between 2012 and 2017, the number of craft breweries in the US increased from 2,420 to 6,266 – an increase of 159%! Starting a brewing business is hard work. Here are 5 of the 9 steps you’ll need to know to start your own brewery business. Choose a business model. by Katie Lundin of crowdspring.

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Ben's Blog

AUGUST 31, 2020

As the national dialogue on income equality and financial inclusion continues, I’m encouraged to see technology companies pave the way for the consumers that have often been excluded. The biggest challenge is that most banks are reliant on third-party technology vendors, such as FIS, FiServ, and Jack Henry.

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Hunter Walker

JULY 14, 2017

Not just as a consumer but from a societal perspective because there’s so much about the medium which reminds me of other formats (text, video, music) where technology has played a significant role in helping creators explore their talents, build audience and make money. I love podcasts.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 15, 2017

It was becoming a business model destined to fail. My entire staff had been laid off due to an acquisition by an aggressive v.c. After our initial shock ended, we decided that we were doing some of the best marketing in the technology channel and wanted to take it to other companies like ours. 14- A number of reasons.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 22, 2017

Corner Piece Productions doesn’t have its own website currently, but here’s the site for West of Her, which picked up five Best Narrative Feature awards over our festival tour this summer, along with rave review from critics across the country, and is set for wide video on demand distribution this year. Image Credit: Bryan Miles.

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