View from Seed

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Whether an entrepreneur is raising a smaller (pre-)seed round entirely from individuals or she has a seed-stage or larger VC firm involved in (leading) the seed syndicate, it’s somewhere between necessary and optimal to have multiple individual angel investors involved. First and foremost, angels can provide capital. Affinity by degrees.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 8, 2021

Here are the various ways entrepreneurs and business owners stay motivated in business. #1-The As an entrepreneur, I think the best way to stay motivated is to stay focused on what is most important, your customer. 11- Connecting with entrepreneurs. 1-The feedback we get. Photo Credit: Alex Keya. 8- Focusing on the customers.

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Genuine VC

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

But the other archetype is a thirty-something entrepreneur who, taking his experience seeing the playbook of success at larger growing startups or even “established” companies, utilizes that domain and functional expertise as unique insight into founding a company. My own personal story fits in with this narrative.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 6, 2012

Follow along as we explore 10 of the most exciting college business incubators around today, and be sure to share your own favorites in the comments: Entrepreneurs Hall @ The RIT Global Village. At Rochester Institute of Technology’s Entrepreneurs Hall, innovation is a way of life. Boston University Business Incubation.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Eric Paley , managing partner at Founder Collective , told me that they had implemented a city-wide program in Boston to help local university students get internships at local tech startups. There’s a much higher probability this kid will stay in Boston now. The key is to be able to keep the best ones local. Maker Studios.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 5, 2012

The ladies of HeraHub love the “ calming, professional atmosphere ,” as well as the opportunity that the “office-spa-oasis” space provides to meet and be inspired by other female entrepreneurs. Located in Houston, Caroline Collective offers a collaborative workspace for entrepreneurs, writers, designers, and more. 654 Work Cottage.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

I found some eye-opening insights in the classic book, “ Rocket: Eight Lessons to Secure Infinite Growth ,” by The Boston Consulting Group. They outline the new rules for existing brands, but I believe that every entrepreneur who doesn’t yet have a brand yet should study these carefully, as paraphrased for startups below.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Hiring an expert or a coach to walk you through establishing your business can help you minimise the chances of failure but some entrepreneurs will prefer walking alone. We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about their biggest business failures and here are the inspiring responses. #1-Hiring 1-Hiring inappropriate council.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Hiring an expert or a coach to walk you through establishing your business can help you minimise the chances of failure but some entrepreneurs will prefer walking alone. We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about their biggest business failures and here are the inspiring responses. #1-Hiring 1-Hiring inappropriate council.

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Feld Thoughts

DECEMBER 29, 2010

The TechStars Boston application deadline is 1/31/11. However, the early application deadline is actually 1/13/11 – anyone that applies by this date is eligible to come to TechStars for a Day in Boston on 1/19/2011. So – don’t wait – apply to TechStars Boston now !

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Hearpreneur

JULY 7, 2023

PR generates positive publicity, increases brand visibility, and fosters a favorable image through engagement with media, influencers, and online communities. I've secured media coverage and press releases with top publications, as well as engaging on social media channels to get the word out about what I do. Sales skyrocketed.

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Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

While many were going on vacations and traveling, business was still being completed for many entrepreneurs and business owners. Beauty brands relay on social media strategy as much as traditional PR! Everyone on my team is obsessed with the products, so it’s been fun managing the social media channels. Summer is over.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 7, 2017

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1 – I Have a Dream. I use my social media and massive amounts of public outreach to bring awareness to my program (my Instagram grew to 12,000 engaged followers). I was the first social entrepreneur in the coffee world.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 12, 2014

Ive been threatened with lawsuits, physical harm and even damaged (temporarily) some of my most important relationships in my life (oh, and Ive put on 20 pounds since becoming an entrepreneur, but that might just be a part of getting older). Advice For The Young At Heart business entrepreneur Neil St Clair sacrifice'

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 31, 2017

So that’s why we are excited about 2018 because there will be more and more entrepreneurs and businesses. Here’s something other entrepreneurs look forward to:: #1- Bring in a new team. Thanks to Paige NeJame, CertaPro Painters of the South Shore / Boston ! #3- For us at CEO Blog Nation, we get it. 3- Serve others.

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Brandanew

JULY 17, 2015

Are you a social media enthusiast longing to network with those from your field? Or someone who is setting foot in the marketing world because they found social media to be their calling? A biggie or newbie, here are 7 social media events in 2015 most that you can still make it to if your decisions are made at the speed of light.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 2, 2024

Dale has spoken at industry conferences, led corporate training events, and serves as an entrepreneur in residence at the Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Organization. He speaks at industry conferences, leads corporate training events, and serves as an entrepreneur in residence at the Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Organization.

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Rob Go

MAY 2, 2013

It was a wonderful showcase of all the great companies, people, and investors that have helped the Boston technology market come roaring back in recent months and years. I was reminded last night why I moved to Boston from Silicon Valley many years ago and why I think the ecosystem is so great. But forget what the media says.

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SoCal CTO

JUNE 9, 2010

Now, thanks to social media, you don't have to outspend. Why Entrepreneurs Hate Lawyers. Kayak is great Boston-area success story. A FB ad targeted at one person (my wife) - Gabriel Weinberg , May 14, 2010 The other day I gave a presentation with Steve Welch on the use of social media in politics. You could just outspend.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 16, 2016

Being in love with your business, when you’re an entrepreneur, is even better. Although there are days when tossing in your hat seems like a viable option, remembering how much you love your “job” can quickly snap an entrepreneur out of that mentality. We asked some entrepreneurs “why they started their businesses.”

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David Cohen

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Second I’ll refer you back to our original post on this which is a better source of information than social media, which says: “We know that founders are more likely to succeed when they are plugged into a thriving ecosystem — because no one succeeds alone.

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David Teten

JANUARY 17, 2013

I’ll be at the Harvard iLab for a complimentary discussion and networking event on being an entrepreneur, Wednesday, January 23, from 6-8pm. Vanessa Liu ’96, JD ’03—Chief Operating Officer, Trigger Media. * This is for Harvard grads). Harvard Innovation Lab (125 Western Ave, Allston, MA).

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Feld Thoughts

JUNE 14, 2019

I recently met Renata George through a referral from Katie Rae (MIT Engine CEO, previously Techstars Boston MD). As an avid writer and reader, I feel that a book is a unique medium that serves a different purpose than the other written media that we consume regularly. I was honored to be asked to do this. The foreword I wrote follows.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Luck in Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital: Evidence from Serial Entrepreneurs , a Harvard paper, noted that first-time entrepreneurs have an 18 percent chance for success, but by following these tips you can help increase those odds whether you plan to launch your startup in Edmonton , Vancouver, Boston or anywhere else.

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Agile VC

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

And even other strong, but perhaps not standout, companies like Active Network and Demand Media completed their own offerings. Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC. I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. Bankers licked their chops. VCs dreamt of liquidty.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

At 11:45am I'll be honored to share the stage with two great entrepreneurs: Introducing The Lean Startup, by Eric Ries with case studies, Intuit’s Scott Cook and Instagram’s Kevin Systrom And in the evening, the book launch party is also part of Disrupt. Series media sponsorship provided by PubliCola. You can grab one here.

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View from Seed

APRIL 4, 2017

As a seed-focused venture firm with offices in New York and Boston, we believe there’s a responsibility for us to not just be participants in the local entrepreneurial community, but also contributors to it. Fill out the form below to get Gotham Voices in your inbox each week, and read on to learn why we’re excited to launch this today.

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Agile VC

MARCH 18, 2012

Why Twitter is A Media Company. CEO Dick Costolo famously said that Twitter is not a media company about six weeks ago at the AllThingsD conference. To be fair, Costolo said that Twitter isn’t a media company but is “in the media business” To some that may be a distinction without a difference.

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David Teten

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

We wanted to educated nonprofits about the importance of social media. We created ‘learn & do” sections where people can learn how to use social media for social good. We’re not just focused on NY/Boston/Silicon Valley. All of our regional leaders are serial entrepreneurs who are thinking about giving back.

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Hunter Walker

JUNE 6, 2016

These people are true founders and entrepreneurs just like any venture backed company. We have locations in NYC, Boston, and D.C. S: We’re very focused on social media, particularly where we can find our young demographic. Hunter Walk: Can you share the founding story of 305 Fitness ? How did it all begin?

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Agile VC

OCTOBER 27, 2011

But as social media continues to pervade businesses large and small, and purchase decisions increasingly happen at the user level (see #2) we will see dramatically more customer acquisition happen via the web. Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC. Filed under Uncategorized. Pingback: silver philharmonic.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

I recently read a post over on VentureHacks titled, “ Top Ten Reasons Entrepreneurs Hate Lawyers &# written by Scott Walker (who blogs on legal issues for entrepreneurs ). Because many great entrepreneurs work with lawyers in registering their companies they have their ear to the pavement on the earliest of company formations.

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View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Nicole most recently comes to us from SmartBear Software , where she was responsible for the launch and marketing for an entire product: overseeing activities like PR, creative, content creation, and social media engagement. Consequently, we continually run a number of initiatives that support entrepreneurs with every one of these activities.

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View from Seed

AUGUST 30, 2016

The city I call home, Boston, is not known for its social products. However, it’s home to some of the smartest entrepreneurs I’ve ever met, along with a long list of exceptional colleges and universities. Social Has Been a Tale of One Coast. And as an innovation economy, we put up numbers. Furthermore, how is that value defined?

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 13, 2020

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- To build a community. Our business is based on content marketing and digital media, which has allowed for our success to flourish. A few months later, I went on a five-day social media detox, which I had (ironically) discovered online.

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View from Seed

JUNE 23, 2015

Traction is NextView’s twice-monthly podcast sharing the stories of creative and unusual ways entrepreneurs gain initial results. The different, bold thing Dennis did to get noticed by The Boston Globe. Why Boston’s largest media publications obsess over food, politics, and sports … but not tech … and what can be done to change that.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 15, 2018

I found some eye-opening insights in the classic book, “ Rocket: Eight Lessons to Secure Infinite Growth ,” by The Boston Consulting Group. They outline the new rules for existing brands, but I believe that every entrepreneur who doesn’t yet have a brand yet should study these carefully, as paraphrased for startups below.

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