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Why Early-Stage VCs Should Be Careful About Intros from Bankers

Both Sides of the Table

The sheer number of relationships I’ve built through being public, transparent and being willing to engage in comments and through social media has enabled me to get to know entrepreneurs even before they launch their next company. There is one source I never liked and no early-stage VC should – investment bankers.

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The Importance of Proprietary Deal Flow in Early-Stage VC

Both Sides of the Table

The sheer number of relationships I’ve built through being public, transparent and being willing to engage in comments and through social media has enabled me to get to know entrepreneurs even before they launch their next company. I eventually stumbled on to the best source of high-quality deal flow imaginable – blogging.

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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower

Still, if you’re a business leader and your developers haven’t asked you these questions, look for a Fractional CTO to help navigate the critical early stage of development. Internationalization/Localization Do you anticipate an international audience? Do you need to process user-contributed media?

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How to create a sustainable social media strategy for your startup

The Next Web

Here are five essential, efficient ways to eliminate guesswork and make your startup a success on social media. Identify the audience. Strategy Adopted: Leveraging Social Media Analytics. On social media, you can pinpoint an audience in real-time. Startup Example: Zappos. million people in 24 hours as a result.

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7 Entrepreneurs Reveal the Pivots They are Making in Their Business in 2024

Hearpreneur

While we have always catered a mix of weddings, corporate events, and parties, and we will continue to do so, we hope to reach a larger corporate audience in the future. By outsourcing editing, retouching, and social media I will gain over 16hrs back in my working week.

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27 Entrepreneurs Share Tips on Building an Ecommerce Business

Hearpreneur

Ensure that your website is easy to navigate, loads quickly, and is mobile-responsive to cater to a diverse audience. Second, focus on digital marketing channels that align with your target audience—SEO, social media, and email marketing have been invaluable for us. Thanks to James Emery, The Neighbours Cellar ! #15-

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How to Establish an Agency Content Strategy When Outbound Stops Working

ConversionXL

I’ve found that interviewing your existing clients is one of the best ways to create valuable content for your ideal audience. Data sources include the publications, competitors, influencers, podcasts, and communities that your audience engages with the most. Synthesize your insights in an audience analysis report.

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