View from Seed

JANUARY 11, 2017

A startup can benefit in various ways from having a strategic investor involved in their company, but there are plenty of drawbacks too, both commonly known and more subtle. On the flip side, simply taking strategic investor capital because it’s there or it’s easier or cheaper than other capital rarely works out well for startups.

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Strategic Investors Post-Money Valuation Seed Stage Cofounder 120

crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 20, 2017

It used to be that guerrilla marketing was the weapon of choice for scrappy startups and unorthodox small businesses, but those days are over. Don’t try too hard to “go viral” and above all, obey the law. If you can, partnering up with someone more gregarious or at ease with networking is a great way of easing into networking.

Small Business 48

Small Business Marketing Technical Review Audience 48

crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 20, 2017

It used to be that guerrilla marketing was the weapon of choice for scrappy startups and unorthodox small businesses, but those days are over. Don’t try too hard to “go viral” and above all, obey the law. If you can, partnering up with someone more gregarious or at ease with networking is a great way of easing into networking.

Small Business 48

Small Business Marketing Technical Review Audience 48

VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Paul Graham’s Startup Curve – avoid the “through of sorrow”! Growth Hacking isn’t viral marketing (although viral marketing is part of it). Growth Hacking isn’t viral marketing (although viral marketing is part of it). First Steps in Growth Hacking for Startups.

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API Viral Startup Retention 167

venturedig.com

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

Big brands, like Porsche, may want to get in front of their audience and have users speak about their brand in a viral, social networking space. When you’re a small startup, this is nearly impossible. Allocate about 10% of your ad space to product/widget based ad networks (Amazon Affiliates, Widgetbucks). Virtual Currency.

Social Network 55

Social Network Business Model Networking CPA 55

crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 21, 2011

SM can be leveraged to engage your customers, gain an understanding of their requirements, and strengthen communications and collaboration with their channel partners. Engage your audience and your partner’s. Advertisers, affiliates, vendors, clients, and others are your partners in this marketing channel.

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Channel Management Social Media Marketing 85

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

But in business, you want a lot of partners. In the private equity universe, most Partners have primary training as deal-makers, not as managers. See Bessemer Venture Partners’ A comprehensive guide to security for startups. Cobalt for General Partners helps GPs to optimize their fundraising strategy. 2) Market .

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

mashable.com

JULY 10, 2012

Startup CorkboardMe Takes on Dropbox. However, some individuals or small businesses have found success through affiliations with major retailers. Latest Startups News. Top From Our Partners. Startups Lists. World Videos Featured: Facebook. Trending Stories. Activity From People I Follow. Latest Social Media News.

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eCommerce Software Review Technical Review Social Media 101

Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

To give you a better idea of what entrepreneurs in this industry are thinking about during each phase of the startup process, I interviewed SaaS entrepreneurs from all over the world, including our own COO Noah Parsons. List key partners and resources you will need, and then list your core team as well as their roles. or even be a U.S.

Software Review 74

Software Review Software Delaware Forecast 74

grasshopperherder.com

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

We’re testing a viral loop, direct sales, and affiliate marketing.&# That’s why it’s a startup. If you can’t describe how we’d work together, maybe you should join my startup and I’ll be the CEO. Q: “What will be your best channel for customer acquisition?&#

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Cofounder NDA Founder Sweat Equity 47

Software By Rob

JANUARY 12, 2011

This is the same guy who asks you to buy life insurance the first time you shake their hand at a party, or posts affiliate link after affiliate link to their Twitter stream. Since I’m a solo founder I can’t rely on a conversation with my business partner to help make things clear. I’m a Numbers Guy.

Software Review 60

Software Review RSS Affiliate Email 60

www.quora.com

JANUARY 16, 2011

Find Questions, Topics and People Add Question Add Question Non-Technical Co-Founders Co-Founders Technical Co-founders Finding Co-Founders Startups & "How Important Are Ideas?" " Web Development Startups Solo Founders I am a creative guy with a startup idea. "I am a creative guy with a startup idea."

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Developer Technical Review Cofounder Technical Cofounder 42

VC Cafe

OCTOBER 15, 2010

Wibiya has experienced viral growth since it came out of beta in January this year. Then came affiliate links as well as other monetization vehicles and with this API, Wibiya could be looking at casual game integration, related videos distribution, coupon codes on e-commerce sites and more, based on the interest level from developers.

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API Viral Affiliate 90

sharkseo.com

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

RSS Feed 19 Nov 2010, Posted by admin in Featured , Nohat , 26 Comments SEO Advice for Bootstrapped Startups SEO can provide a hugely valuable source of traffic, if done right – especially for a bootstrapped startup where money is tight. Do not rely on SEO to market your product It sounds contradictory, but its true.

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Bootstrapping SEO Startup Widget 49

unbounce.com

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Do you show certifications or logos of partners/affiliates/security registrations (like Verisign)? Startups, your landing page sucks | altaveux says: December 11, 2012 at 7:36 am. [.] CASE STUDY: How I Created a Viral Ebook Landing Page - Using ThemeForest, PayWithATweet, KISSinsights and Unbounce. Support | Log In or.

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PPC Social Media Conversion Elevator Pitch 94