David Teten

DECEMBER 2, 2019

You’ve decided to launch a technology-enabled startup with a positive social impact! I worked with outsourced research firm Wonder * to identify all of the institutions we could who support tech impact startups with cash and community, and in many cases without dilution. Aspen Tech Policy Hub. Congratulations!

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VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

At Remagine Ventures we like to say that “we invest in technologies that change how people spend their time and money”. Advancements in technology and changing cultural behaviour are big drivers of this trend and Covid-19 was like pouring gasoline on fire. . *by Kevin Baxpehler. My Farm by Toya.

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Austin Startup

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

It follows up on my posts discussing why early stage startups should — or should not — move to Silicon Valley. Should Early Stage Startups Move to Austin because of Customers? Early adopters, especially those who are willing to pay for novel services, are the lifeblood of lean startups.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 19, 2024

It’s been nice to review some of the most popular episodes from 2023. Ash Ali & Hassan Kubba – Uncovering the Hidden Power of Your Unfair Advantage Both successful tech entrepreneurs with humble roots, Ash and Hassan have a message of hope to share. I was able to visit with many phenomenal guests on the show this year.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Competition from other startups and established incumbents, constraints on time and capital, and limited access to talent and technology resources are just a few of the hurdles nearly every first-time founder faces while trying to build a business. Draw upon connections to help get an audience. Be ready when it counts.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Ai-Product Reviews recognizes the importance of personalized interactions, so we’re investing in new machine-learning algorithms that will enable us to personalize our product recommendations based on user preferences. Thanks to Max Maybury, Ai-Product Reviews ! #2-

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Austin Startup

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

a founding team with deep domain expertise, novel technology, and rabid early adopters. While they had not previously invested in Austin, this firm was excited about the opportunity and had spent weeks performing diligence on the company. The startup founder had a notable coastal VC firm that they really wanted in the round.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 7, 2017

Jonmichael Moy (Jon Michael Moy) may be a seasoned veteran of Silicon Valley, but this accomplished, dedicated technology executive with more than seventeen years of experience in management and operations, product and business development and marketing has now brought his talents to Toronto.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

Hostadvice has gathered real BlueHost reviews from real users to understand whether the host service provider is worth the money. These packages accommodate everyone, from a well-established corporation to a business in its early stages. The post BlueHost Review – Is It Worth the Money? Advantages.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Ensure that your website is easy to navigate, loads quickly, and is mobile-responsive to cater to a diverse audience. High-quality product images, detailed descriptions, and customer reviews can also enhance the user experience. And that can make or break your customer retention, especially in the early stages.

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 14, 2012

So many tech startups begin the same way: One founder, one dream and a plan to make it happen. Rachel Blankstein has launched two tech startups, including her current business Comparz , a website where independent users review web-based software. She sold her first tech startup econfidant.com to a larger technology company.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 27, 2019

In fact, it’s all about the “focus” required to get early stage technology products across the deadly chasm from early adopters to mainstream customers. There are other chasms out there just as deadly as the technology one, such as the ones below: Market requirements chasm. Product development chasm.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 11, 2014

There’s an article making the rounds in tech circles titled “ Growth Hacking is Bull ” written by Muhammad Saleem. His early experience was at LogMeIn and then he went on to help Xobni, DropBox, LookOut and EventBrite to name a few companies I’m sure you’ve heard of. Success begets success.

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VC Cafe

MAY 17, 2023

According to Levine, the cornerstone of a successful business is a profound comprehension of the problem that needs solving, followed by crafting a solution that caters to the unique needs of your target audience. This will help you to create a product or service that is truly valuable to your target audience.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Businesses often use emails to segment their audience and send them offers they’d be most interested in. Segment your audience. Know your audience. While it’s good to dig down and micro-segment your audience, there are still some factors that are likely true for most of your customers. Leverage technology.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The majority of shoppers—across multi-channel, online experiences —noticing a change in the way they shop due to retailers understanding and interpreting their data. Segmentation is a tool for understanding and grouping your audience by demographics and behaviors to help you better craft a marketing approach. How segmentation works.

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View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Backup paper copies if the on-screen presentation fails are a bit low-tech but work almost as well. Entrepreneurs should know their audience, and most importantly, how savvy it is about the company’s particular market segment. Mistake #3: Not knowing who you are talking to ahead of time. Different partners in a VC firm are different.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 23, 2017

In fact, it’s all about the “focus” required to get early stage technology products across the deadly chasm from early adopters to mainstream customers. There are other chasms out there just as deadly as the technology one, such as the ones below: Market requirements chasm. Product development chasm.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

While the success of a product is heavily dependent upon value, it’s not uncommon for many to fail in their very early stages—this is especially true with little funding, research, and long-term planning. Detractors – who are unhappy users that may damage your brand through negative reviews.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

It is precisely why – now that technology has caught up with the need – most effective marketing strategies out there right now include content like animated explainer videos , social live broadcasts, testimonials, and the like. Something ideal at the early stages of the buyer’s journey. And that’s just to name a few.

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Growthink Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2017

This article provides advice on how to position each section of the business plan for an investor audience. Demonstrate your team’s unique unfair competitive advantage, whether it is technology, stellar management team, or key partnerships. Be prepared for due diligence. Detail the uses of funds.

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Gust

OCTOBER 29, 2014

On October 1st, 2014, after more than two years of partnership and development, Gust proudly joined the Mayor of the City of New York and IBM in announcing the launch of Digital.NYC , NYC’s new official hub for tech and startups. All content is reviewed and ultimately posted by dedicated in-house editors.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

The main reason why 42 percent of all enterprises fail is due to the fact that there’s no market need for the product that they’re selling or the service that they’re providing. This usually comes from unexpected expenses, the fact that business is not profitable (in its early stages), while you still have to cover the overhead.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 18, 2013

In fact, it’s all about the “focus” required to get early stage technology products across the deadly chasm from early adopters to mainstream customers. There are other chasms out there just as deadly as the technology one, such as the ones below: Market requirements chasm. Product development chasm.

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ConversionXL

MARCH 17, 2021

At the time we were planning a workshop for B2B tech startups from the IMEC accelerator (Ghent, Belgium) and had a chance to interview many of the companies that had signed up. And while this was a good start, a significant position of these companies were early-stage startups. Sales cycle length increased. Content blindness.

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View from Seed

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Most recently, she led the team responsible for growing their successful podcast audience and expanding the company’s presence on emerging channels like Medium. Needless to say, she received rave reviews from everyone we spoke to about her. There is obviously a lot that goes into building an early stage company.

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View from Seed

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Most recently, she led the team responsible for growing their successful podcast audience and expanding the company’s presence on emerging channels like Medium. Needless to say, she received rave reviews from everyone we spoke to about her. There is obviously a lot that goes into building an early stage company.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

The first stage in creating your sales strategy is to put into words exactly what your current sales objectives are, and will be for the next twelve months at least. You should review your existing strategy, if you have one, to ensure that the goals you already have are clear and can be measured accurately. Research the Market.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 10, 2012

In fact, it’s all about the “focus” required to get early stage technology products across the deadly chasm from early adopters to mainstream customers. There are other chasms out there just as deadly as the technology one, such as the ones below: Market requirements chasm. Product development chasm.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 15, 2018

Loyalty and rewards: tech solutions and platforms, such as card-linking and alternative payment options, which are easily integrated into Avios, the airlines’ channels and retail partners. Up to £500k initial investment depending on company stage. Average £100k investment available from IAG. Product development input. Sponsor Comments.

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ConversionXL

JANUARY 18, 2022

In 2018, after two short years and $3 million raised in startup funds, recruitment AI company Ansaro shut down due to bad market fit. Their predominantly male audience has a problem: fitting a full wallet into their back pocket. ConvertKit and Drip both technically do the same thing. Image Source. Image source.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 19, 2017

Shows such as Redfern Now (AUS), Very British Problems (UK), and World of Free Sports (EU) now have the chance to be seen by a vastly larger audience, and the crowdfunding equity holders will participate in this growth opportunity. The content they offer is the highest quality, with proven audience appeal. Content Delivery Innovation.

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Up and Running

APRIL 1, 2021

But, if you’re truly determined, believe in your product and service, and you’ve taken the time to understand your target audience , you might be ready to take the plunge and dive into working full-time on your very own independent venture. You need to generate brand awareness and positive reviews from totally impartial parties.

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View from Seed

MARCH 29, 2016

Researching relevant job boards for particular positions can help cut down on the resume clutter, but founders should also work to actively reduce the number of resumes they review with each person they interview. The resume-to-interview metric is simply a measurement of how many resumes startups review for each person interviewed.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 4, 2019

Meet the Locals Here are the most active early stage investors in town that you should meet while you’re here and do deals with. It’s a robust ecosystem so I’m only listing the ones we’ve done the most deals with here but Capital Factory is the most active early stage investor in Texas so this is a good sampling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

In fact, it’s all about the “focus” required to get early stage technology products across the deadly chasm from early adopters to mainstream customers. There are other chasms out there just as deadly as the technology one, such as the ones below: Market requirements chasm. Product development chasm.

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Berkonomics

JUNE 26, 2014

But most often these angels are skilled at growing companies, calling on their past experience to evaluate and then help entrepreneurs in their early stages of growth. You should try to find a way to get information about your audience before or even when standing in front of them.

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