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Why Tim Cook is Steve Ballmer and Why He Still Has His Job at Apple

Steve Blank

Services (Cloud, ads, music) have a very different business model. Ballmer and Microsoft failed because the CEO was a world-class executor (a Harvard grad and world-class salesman) of an existing business model trying to manage in a world of increasing change and disruption.

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Why Tim Cook is Steve Ballmer and Why He Still Has His Job at Apple

Steve Blank

Services (Cloud, ads, music) have a very different business model. Ballmer and Microsoft failed because the CEO was a world-class executor (a Harvard grad and world-class salesman) of an existing business model trying to manage in a world of increasing change and disruption.

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Joining Get Satisfaction

Venture Chronicles

I understand these markets and how to optimize for them and with my acquired knowledge, which is constantly evolving, in non-traditional business models I have found that I can bring a unique perspective to enterprise focused technology companies. Tags: Get Satisfaction Azure Capital First Round OATV Social CRM.

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Digital Analytics Simplified: The Beginner’s Guide

ConversionXL

In thinking about the bigger goal of digital transformation, 46% say they have been able to identify and create new product and revenue streams, and 45% of organizations are now using data and analytics to develop new business models. The more you know about your customers and market, the more effectively you can run your business.

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The Startup Pivot

Reid Hoffman

Microsoft went from MS-DOS to Windows to Office to many new reinventions, including Azure. Needless to say, this isn’t a business model that works in the pandemic world. Frequently, however, you need to pivot your business model and find new ways to make money. Apple went from Apple II to the Macintosh to iOS.

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Should You Put a Phone Number On Your Site?

ConversionXL

” In the post “ A Letter to Our Customers Announcing Fanatical Support for Microsoft Azure ,” Rackspace CEO says, “We will be available to you by phone or ticket, 24/7 — within minutes. 5 – Use a vlookup to get your call conversions. Now we’re going to use the trusty ole VLOOKUP function to get call conversions.

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Top 120 Startup Posts for 2010

SoCal CTO

Some really great stuff in 2010 that aims to help startups around product, technology, business models, etc. 500 Hats , February 1, 2010 When to Use Facebook Connect – Twitter Oauth – Google Friend Connect for Authentication? . -