Both Sides of the Table

MAY 9, 2018

I was amazed at your innovation, approach, cleverness, enthusiasm, leadership traits, background, education, team?—?everything. New York, Chicago, Boston, etc. It’s predictable, there is no reason to get mad about it and with a well-designed play book you can overcome this much of the time. I call it, “Remind me why I love you again?”

Software Review 381

Software Review Churn Rate Due Diligence New York 381

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Leading global management consulting firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has announced the opening of its first-ever Center for Business Excellence, right here in Singapore. BCG ‘s new Center for Business Excellence is not a physical building per se, but will be formed virtually within its offices in Singapore.

Singapore 160

Singapore Boston Asia Leadership 160

Feld Thoughts

APRIL 28, 2011

Boston has always been a great entrepreneurial community. When TechStars opened a Boston program in 2009 there was definitely new energy around the software / Internet startup scene in Boston and TechStars was excited to be part of. The Boston program, under the leadership of Katie Rae , has taken it up another notch!

Boston 138

Boston Entrepreneur Community Venture Capital 138

View from Seed

MARCH 4, 2020

I think we’ll also see more blockbuster returns driven by companies like Chewy or Shopify that are based outside of core tech hubs, even if the investors are themselves based in SF, NY, or Boston. Firm Persistence. Getting on the Forbes Midas list is a nice milestone for an individual investor.

Venture Capital 313

Venture Capital China Technical Review Africa 313

Feld Thoughts

JULY 15, 2012

Ray Jefferson, Leadership Consultant. Shaun Johnson, Boston Startup School. Phillip Dyer, Broughton Advisory Group. Porter Montgomery, Category One. Rami Essaid, Distil. Richard Moxley, Razor’s Edge Ventures. Rob Painter, Razor’s Edge Ventures. Sean Stone, Silicon Valley Bank. Shai Goldman, Silicon Valley Bank.

Fractional CTO 145

Fractional CTO CTO Silicon Valley Oklahoma 145

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 19, 2019

Leadership consultancy Zenger Folkman recently surveyed over 300,000 managers and found that problem solving was the second most important competency, regardless of function or level. Management consulting firms, such as McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group, and Bain, exist to solve business problems.

Non-Compete 113

Non-Compete Vesting Boston Agile 113

Feld Thoughts

JUNE 11, 2021

Now we had no choice: we fired everyone, shut down our month-to-month office, sold all the office furnishings, and moved the business to our apartments in downtown Boston. We address issues of leadership, motivation, morals, creativity, culture, strategy, conflict, and knowledge. It was gut-wrenching. Dave worried about paying rent.

Common Stock 70

Common Stock Europe Boston Software Developers 70

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. Boston founders want to finish.

Boston 52

Boston Silicon Valley Acquisition Portfolio 52

Feld Thoughts

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

In the past few years, under the leadership of Carl Schramm , the Kauffman Foundation has reasserted itself as the most significant organization thinking about, researching, and advocating for entrepreneurship as part of its mission to accelerate entrepreneurship in America.

America 149

America Fractional CTO Startup United States 149

ReadWriteStart

APRIL 8, 2013

I know that women are a minority in leadership positions in government and business. I know these things like I know that Jacoby Ellsbury is a pretty good centerfielder for the Boston Red Sox. I know, but I do not understand the how or the why. What Did I Understand? Not A Damn Thing.

Lean 60

Lean Technical Review Boston Public Relations 60

David Cohen

JANUARY 12, 2021

“ Thoughtful leadership evolution in growing and scaling companies is healthy. Well, as fast growing companies mature they need leadership for the Board of Directors in addition to leadership for the company. It happens in strong, successful, mission-driven companies all the time. It’s all part of the journey.

Cofounder 158

Cofounder Bandwidth Leadership Portfolio 158

YoungUpstarts

JULY 21, 2017

by Mayur Ramgir , author of “ Evolve like a Butterfly: A Metamorphic Approach to Leadership “ Great leaders are in great demand, whether a coach for a football team, a CEO for a corporation or a general for the Army. Often, leadership is viewed as being able to establish resources and priorities to acquire worthwhile goals.

Georgia 145

Georgia Leadership Boston Restful 145

Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 7, 2023

Effective leadership, a positive culture, and aligning the goals of the organization with the needs of employees are crucial for creating a balanced EX and CX. 10:07] How much would you say is just leadership or is it maybe just culture? [11:38] It'll be in Boston from September 5th through the eighth. What do you think? [10:07]

Employee 73

Employee Technical Review Advisory Board Sales 73

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 28, 2017

The customized program nurtures leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills—and that’s just the short list. Boston, MA – May 31, 2018. Executive Leadership Support Forum. FranklinCovey On Leadership World Tour. This was my first time to this event, and it was awesome!”. Behind Every Leader.

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Silicon Valley Las Vegas South Africa Leadership 240

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 12, 2018

For example, one study by researchers at Boston University found that 40% of people who made career transitions said that their boss was a significant, helpful influence. In today’s tough work environments, softer skills like empathy are increasingly viewed as essential leadership qualities.

Boston 159

Boston Leadership Developer Reputation 159

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 5, 2009

He and his wife Gwen would found the Computer Museum, first in the lobby of DEC headquarters, then in Boston (and now as the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California.) My first inkling that computing had a history (with deep military connections) was looking at the SAGE air defense computer at the Boston Computer Museum.

North Carolina 131

North Carolina Silicon Valley Fractional VPE Part-Time VPE 131

crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Despite repeated efforts, only a few cities outside the Valley (New York and Boston) have historically had the critical mix of VC funding, network, and talent to fuel vibrant startup centers. For better or worse, the city and the Bay Area are now synonymous with entrepreneurship and innovative high-tech thought leadership.

United States 113

United States Las Vegas San Francisco Denver 113

Hearpreneur

APRIL 12, 2019

They don’t teach this stuff in school and you can’t learn it by reading a book or by listening to a leadership podcast. I was able to travel from coast to coast, Boston to LA, Chicago to Florida, to meet investors and other interesting people who ended up joining our advisory board or are some other way involved with my company.

Entrepreneur 128

Entrepreneur St. Louis Florida Colorado 128

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 14, 2012

I love how its editors sieve out business and leadership articles which are meaty enough to provide a good intellectual workout without unnecessary ‘academese’ Its latest compilation “ HBR’s 10 Must Reads ” is a selection of carefully selected journal articles centered on the most pressing issues of management.

Leadership 209

Leadership Boston Framework Portfolio 209

Up and Running

MARCH 11, 2015

From leadership advice to thoughts on how to build a thriving company, Mark’s voice is direct and succinct. Andrew Parker is a VC with Spark Capital in Boston. What do you get when a successful entrepreneur becomes a VC and then starts blogging about his experiences? Certainly one blog to keep high on your list of must reads.

Venture Capital 60

Venture Capital Technical Review Silicon Valley Cofounder 60

Feld Thoughts

APRIL 10, 2020

When Amy and I had life dinner on March 1st, we were both tired after a three-week trip to Boston, Miami, and Atlanta. The leaders have been remarkable and I continue to learn about leadership by working closely with them. As we discussed the potential impact of Covid, we talked about the current state of things in the US.

Community 108

Community Colorado Miami Seattle 108

Agile VC

MARCH 13, 2012

That being said, it wouldn’t surprise me in the least if Facebook’s leadership takes a scorched earth approach to fighting Yahoo! New CEOs often like to take a bold step early in their tenure to establish their leadership, appease restless shareholders, or otherwise tell the broader marketplace that things are changing.

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IP IPO Social Network Silicon Valley 100

Mike Michalowicz

AUGUST 7, 2013

Leadership Mindset boston marathon bottom line dick hoyt immutable laws rick hoyt values' Today, the Hoyts still run race, with Dick pushing Rick in his wheelchair the whole way. How do you measure success? What’s your REAL bottom line? Is what you are doing, worth your life?

Non-Compete 145

Non-Compete Boston .Net Leadership 145

Andrew Payne

JANUARY 30, 2013

Boston, MA 02210. The content may be unflattering, but transparency would be a very powerful leadership act on your part. January 28, 2013. The Honorable Carmen M. United States Attorney for Massachusetts. John Joseph Moakley. United State Federal Courthouse. 1 Courthouse Way, Suite 9200.

United States 106

United States Massachusetts Warrant Technical Review 106

crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 30, 2017

Despite repeated efforts, only a few cities outside the Valley (New York and Boston) have historically had the critical mix of funding, network, and talent to fuel vibrant startup centers. For better or worse, the city and the Bay Area are now synonymous with entrepreneurship and innovative thought leadership.

United States 82

United States Las Vegas San Francisco Denver 82

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 2, 2023

Yet in a 2018 study of more than 350 startups conducted by Mass Challenge and Boston Consulting Group, businesses founded by women yielded higher revenue—more than two times as much per dollar invested—than those founded by men. ,” “Is it a defensible business – can others enter the space and take share?,”

Founder 127

Founder Affiliate Cofounder Boston 127

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

” “The engine for job creation and technology leadership begins and ends with investment in the entrepreneurial community,” adds Shaherose Charania, CEO and co-founder, Women 2.0. “Female founders are a driving force for the creation and usage of technologies that generate jobs.

San Francisco 182

San Francisco San Diego Partner Mexico 182

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Mentorship / Modeling Behavior An important part of leadership is being a role model for those who may come after you to look up and say, “If she can do it then why can’t I?” You can apply using the links below: Feb 22nd in San Francisco Feb 27th in Boston March 13th in Upfront’s offices in Los Angeles (bonus?—?ocean ocean views!)

Founder 256

Founder San Francisco Deal Flow Los Angeles 256

View from Seed

JUNE 10, 2020

This initial wave of applicants resulted in the selection of six initial Accelerator participants – female & male founders at startups hailing from the Bay Area to Miami to Alabama to Boston, ranging from b2b SaaS offerings to consumer services… all transforming people’s everyday lives.

Cofounder 178

Cofounder Syndicate Syndication Alabama 178

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Now they are coming back, and the best even provide networking, technical leadership, and seed funding, as well as investors waving money at graduates. Incubators I hear mentioned most often include YCombinator , led by Paul Graham in Silicon Valley, and TechStars , located in Boston, Boulder, New York City, and Seattle.

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Incubator Entrepreneur New York City Silicon Valley 215

Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 4, 2008

In 2007, BusinessWeek named Ries one of the Best Young Entrepreneurs of Tech and in 2009 he was honored with a TechFellow award in the category of Engineering Leadership. I help lead the Engineering Leadership SIG at SDForum and wonder if you would be interested in speaking to our group about lean starups. hope to hear from you.

San Francisco 155

San Francisco Technical Cofounder Fractional CTO CTO 155

Rob Go

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

Boston is a great place to start and build a company. However, Boston is a transient town, especially for the student population that refreshes a large population each year. This guide is designed to help you hit the ground running and is a starting point for your entrepreneurial journey in Boston. The Grand-daddy.

Boston 72

Boston Community CTO Hire Cofounder 72

Steve Blank

APRIL 10, 2013

Summary: I’ve lived in Silicon Valley for 35 years, I’ve taught in entrepreneurial clusters in New York, Boston, Helsinki, Santiago Chile, St. China is working to build basic and applied science and technology leadership. Thanks to Kai-Fu Lee of Innovation Works, David Lin of Microsoft Accelerator, and my publisher China Machine Press.

China 320

China Taiwan Silicon Valley Guam 320

Seeing Both Sides

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Scott Kirsner of The Boston Globe called them the startup equivalent of the Justice League of America. His point being the consistency of the culture that emanates from the leadership is critical to help companies as they scale. I guess others are noticing that you can scale great companies in Boston nowadays! .

Technical Cofounder 45

Technical Cofounder Cofounder IPO Boston 45

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2011

Now they are coming back, and the best even provide networking, technical leadership, and seed funding, as well as investors waving money at graduates. Incubators I hear mentioned most often include YCombinator , led by Paul Graham in Silicon Valley, and TechStars , located in Boston, Boulder, New York City, and Seattle.

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Incubator New York City Silicon Valley Startup 234

David Teten

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

We look for leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We’re not just focused on NY/Boston/Silicon Valley. We do a lot of work sharing everything that we’ve learned. What can you do? Follow us and join the conversation. We’re always pushing out great resources/tools. Look for organizations willing to collaborate. There are 1.4m-1.6m

America 144

America DC Startup Aggregator 144

Hearpreneur

JULY 7, 2023

Moss Pure's PR strategy started when we were featured in the Boston Globe in January 2023. #4- Communicate effectively Photo Credit: Jamie Mitri I knew that PR would be an effective way to communicate our innovative product. Sales skyrocketed. I then began pitching our story to the media.

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PR Public Relations Entrepreneur Reputation 109