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3 Underrated Ways New REITs Can Properly Manage Their Income-Producing Real Estate

The Startup Magazine

A company that operates or owns income-producing real estate assets is called a REIT (real estate investment trust). Did your company recently invest in a few residential or commercial real estate assets for the first time? [link] With this, you want to offer investors a path to possessing high-priced assets to earn dividend income. Now, you’re probably looking for certain strategies to help with planning, asset management, acquisition, etc.

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Strategies for Protecting Your Intellectual Property

Women Entrepreneurs Can

Intellectual property (IP) protection is of the utmost importance. From groundbreaking inventions to distinctive brand identities, IP is the result of years of hard work by individuals like you, and protecting it ensures its value remains safe from eager competitors who wish to exploit your ideas or creations without your knowledge and approval. Here are some effective ways you can secure your IP to keep the fruits of your creative labor safe from theft by others.

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Gordon Bell R.I.P.

Steve Blank

Gordon Bell passed on this month. I was a latecomer in Gordon Bell’s life. But he made a lasting impact on mine. The first time I laid eyes on Gordon Bell was in 1984 outside a restaurant in a Boston suburb when he pulled up in a Porsche. I was the head of Marketing for MIPS Computer , a RISC chip startup. The entire company (all of five of us) were out visiting the east coast to meet Prime Computer who would become our first major customer.

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Starting a Self Storage Business In Leesburg FL

The Startup Magazine

Understanding the Self Storage Market in Leesburg, FL Leesburg, FL has seen a significant growth in population over the years, resulting in an increased demand for self storage. The self storage market in Leesburg is thriving, with many individuals and businesses looking for convenient and secure storage solutions. The market trends indicate a strong need for storage facilities that offer a variety of storage unit sizes and amenities, including business storage units at Lakeside Storage , to mee

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Building Healthy Innovation Ecosystems for Your Projects

Speaker: Nick Noreña, Innovation Coach and Advisor, Kromatic

Every startup and innovation project exists within an ecosystem that either helps or hurts that project. As innovation managers, we need to keep a pulse of that ecosystem and make sure we're helping those innovation projects we're managing every step of the way. In this webinar, Nick Noreña will walk through an Innovation Ecosystem Model that he and his team at Kromatic have developed to help investors, heads of product, teachers, and executives understand how they can best support innovation in

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From apathy to action: Transforming volunteer boards through tech empowerment

Board Effect

An engaged nonprofit board is like the wind in the sails of your nonprofit. It fosters innovation, helps navigate challenges and drives fundraising efforts. But how to achieve this level of engagement? Enter technology and board development — the secret weapons for enhancing board engagement. Engagement doesn’t happen by accident. Instead, it’s the result of purposeful and consistent efforts and planning.

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Textio’s Founder Kieran Snyder on the Two Advantages Startups Have in AI (While Remaining Skeptical Of The Funding Gold Rush)

Hunter Walker

“Admirer from outside of the cap table” is how I approached Kieran Snyder , Cofounder of Textio. That is to say, I DMed her on Twitter in 2016, impressed by the work she was doing but without a preexisting relationship. Thankfully the interest was mutual and we’ve had the chance to exchange thoughts here and there in the time since.

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Elevating Your Outdoor Advertising Game: Harnessing Augmented Reality for Feather Banner Design

The Startup Magazine

In the dynamic world of marketing, where consumer attention spans are increasingly fleeting, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to capture and retain their audience’s interest. Augmented Reality (AR) has emerged as a groundbreaking technology that not only captivates but also engages consumers on a whole new level. Today, we’ll explore how businesses can leverage AR to transform their outdoor advertising strategies, specifically focusing on the versatile and attention-

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You’re Invited: Hacking for Defense and Lean LaunchPad Final Presentations

Steve Blank

Join us for the final presentations of our two Stanford classes this Tuesday June 4th and Wednesday June 5th. Tuesday = Hacking for Defense Wednesday = Lean Launchpad The presentations just get better every year. Attend in person or via Zoom. This year AI seems to be part of almost every team.

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From BOPS to FAANG to The Magnificent Seven

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Larry Dignan of Constellation Insights summarized the state of enterprise GenAI in a recent column “We're in the pick-and-shovel phase of the AI buildout and that means Nvidia, server makers and that's about it.” And “The recent earnings parade from.

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Contractor Management | The Benefits of Using Self-Billing for Freelancers and Contractors

Transformify

The dynamic work environment of today has made contractor management an essential component of many firms. The availability of specialized talents, cost effectiveness, and legal compliance all depend on good contractor management. Self-billing is one creative way to make this process run more smoothly. There are several advantages to this arrangement for both contractors and freelancers, as well as for the businesses that employ them.

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Build Success from a Struggling Agency with a Multimillion-Dollar Pivot

Duct Tape Marketing

Build Success from a Struggling Agency with a Multimillion-Dollar Pivot written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Chris Martinez , a dynamic entrepreneur who transformed his struggling startup into a thriving multimillion-dollar agency.

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The Venture Mindset – Worth A Read

Steve Blank

Ilya Strebulaev at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and Director of the Stanford Venture Capital Initiative just came out with a book that should be on your reading list – The Venture Mindset. The books premise is that Venture Capitalists (who were responsible for the launch of one-fifth of the 300 largest U.S. public companies) have a different mindset then that found in the rest of the business world (and I would add in government agencies.

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Burning Platform:  SAP Sapphire 2024 Sneak Preview

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For the 121st episode of Burning Platform, we host Clare Henry who heads Analyst Relations at SAP. She provides a sneak preview of Sapphire in Orlando this week, in Barcelona next week and other locations to follow. She provides a.

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Managing Inventory: Maximise Cash Flow With These 7 Best Practices

YoungUpstarts

Many leaders understand the importance of cash for their businesses, but fail to pay attention to how inventory impacts cash flow. The post Managing Inventory: Maximise Cash Flow With These 7 Best Practices appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Gain Price Confidence: How to Stop Undercutting and Start Profiting

Duct Tape Marketing

Gain Price Confidence: How to Stop Undercutting and Start Profiting written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Caroline Crewe, an expert on pricing strategies for businesses. Crewe’s extensive background includes earning an MBA, completing pricing courses at MIT, and nearly a decade of hands-on experience in the field.

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Lara Rahib’s Insights on Building a Sustainable Ecommerce Business

The Startup Magazine

Building a sustainable ecommerce business goes beyond simply offering eco-friendly products. It involves creating an ecosystem that prioritizes environmental responsibility, ethical practices, and economic viability. Ecommerce expert Lara Rahib will share key strategies to help you build a sustainable ecommerce business that resonates with modern consumers and stands the test of time.

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AI Content Without Emotion Doesn’t Work

Rembrandt Communications

Where’s The Emotional Intelligence? AI and content creation are a big deal right now. In a matter of seconds, you can have a blog, email, article, or social media post finished. It saves you time and effort… but what are the results? What Message Are You Really Sharing? Yes, AI can significantly reduce your workload when it comes to creating content, but are the new customers, patients, and clients coming in the door because of it?

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Burning Platform: Analyzing the Analysts

deal architect

For the 120th episode of Burning Platform, we host John Taschek, Chief Market Strategy Officer at Salesforce. We go through his two decades at the rocket ship called Salesforce and how he has handled industry analysts differently than most other.

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Moments Of Truth: How To Navigate Unexpected Events In Business And Life

YoungUpstarts

No matter your intelligence, planning or vetting, unexpected events will happen. How you respond in these moments of truth will often determine success or failure. The post Moments Of Truth: How To Navigate Unexpected Events In Business And Life appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Cyrus Mozayeni

Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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Cybersecurity Skills Gap: Solutions to Fill the Talent Void

The Startup Magazine

Cybersecurity has become a critical concern in today’s digital age, where businesses rely heavily on technology. According to Forbes, there were a total of 2,365 cyberattacks in 2023. These attacks affected around 343,338,964 people. The year saw an increase in cyberattacks by 72% since 2021. [link] However, the gap between the supply and demand for qualified cybersecurity specialists is widening.

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The Real Promise of Gen AI: It’s in the Apps, Not the Pipes

VC Cafe

According to CB Insights, VCs invested over almost $22bn in Gen AI in 2023. Most of this money went to LLMs, over 70%, based on Dealroom’s analysis. These model makers like Open AI, Anthropic or Adept AI require large sums of funding in order to train and deploy these general models. I believe that we will not see many more funding rounds into model makers for various reasons (very capital intensive, regulation, how many are needed?

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SAP Nation 5.0 – in 2025

deal architect

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the release of SAP Nation. It was a wake up call, as I modeled the SAP economy, and importantly described how SAP customers were coping. In the vendor world the focus was on.

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What Does It Mean To Be An Accredited Investor?

YoungUpstarts

An accredited investor has the reputation for possessing capital and the knowledge to handle the risks in unregulated investment assets. The post What Does It Mean To Be An Accredited Investor? appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Mikey Shulman

Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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Launching a Montessori Preschool: A Step-by-Step Guide for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

The Startup Magazine

Starting a Montessori preschool can be a rewarding venture, blending the passion for education with entrepreneurial spirit. The Montessori method, known for its child-centered approach to learning, has garnered widespread recognition for fostering independence, creativity, and critical thinking in young learners. For aspiring entrepreneurs, establishing a Montessori preschool not only addresses the growing demand for quality early childhood education but also offers a fulfilling business opportu

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Themes vs Verticals: How to Stand Out as a VC Building a Thesis

This is going to be BIG.

There are more active VCs alive today than have ever existed in the history of modern human existence—and that dates back 300,000 years! That means a lot of competition for the best deals and more difficulty in standing out. Add on the fact that some people theorize that the need for venture capital dollars will peak, or potentially already has, and then decline because of the ever-decreasing cost of technology infrastructure as well as the increasing capability of AI to replace expensive humans

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Hasso Plattner, Storyteller

deal architect

Dr. Hasso Plattner has finally stepped down from official duties at SAP. Over his 5 decades at the company he enriched the lives of tens of thousands of people around the world. I got to see a different side of.

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Budgeting Techniques For Small Businesses Looking To Cut Costs

YoungUpstarts

Small businesses can adopt various budgeting techniques to reduce expenses without compromising on quality or service. The post Budgeting Techniques For Small Businesses Looking To Cut Costs appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Georg Kucsko

Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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A Guide to Custom Packaging for Business

The Startup Magazine

Effective branding is essential, and custom packaging is a powerful tool to enhance a brand’s visibility and appeal. Here, we provide a detailed look at the role of bespoke packaging in business and how you can start, from understanding your specific packaging needs to selecting the right manufacturing partner. We will explore how to design your custom box, the production process involved, and the critical importance of packaging in establishing your brand identity.

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Positioning your Pitch Deck

Gust

What's the strategy behind your pitch deck? Are you providing the color investors are really looking for? The post Positioning your Pitch Deck appeared first on Gust.

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An update on Version One’s thesis: Backing mission-driven founders who are early in new areas

Version One Ventures

At Version One, an investment thesis has always been more than just defining a market sector or company stage. It has been the North Star that guides and keeps us centered amidst all the noise in early-stage VC, of which there has been a lot over the past decade! Our investment philosophy is so core to who we are as humans and as a firm that even if we didn’t have one officially written, we’d still have the same guiding framework and convictions.

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An Insider Look At E-Commerce In Singapore

YoungUpstarts

Regardless of whether your business is service-oriented, product-focused, or event-driven, there are opportunities to engage in e-commerce. The post An Insider Look At E-Commerce In Singapore appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Keenan Freyberg

Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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Land for Sale: Unlocking the Potential of Your Property

The Startup Magazine

When it comes to real estate, few investments offer as much potential for growth and development as land. Whether you’re a developer looking to create a new residential community, an investor seeking to capitalize on emerging markets, or a homeowner looking to build your dream home, land for sale presents a wealth of opportunities. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the strategies for unlocking the full potential of your property and maximizing its value.

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