Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 27, 2016

Even though the color of their money is always green, all startup investors are not the same. Struggling entrepreneurs are often so happy to get a funding offer that they neglect the recommended reverse due diligence on the investors. The only successful entrepreneur-investor relationships are win-win ones. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 14, 2012

There are no “overrides” – for example, businesses don’t thrive just because they offer the latest technology, or because everyone wants to be “green, or because their goal is to reduce world hunger. Revenue model. Investors will want to understand your business model very well and very early. Distribution.

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Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Helping Entrepreneurs Get To Where They Want To Go Faster written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Elizabeth Gore and Carolyn launched Hello Alice with the goal of helping entrepreneurs thrive with access to funding, resources, mentorship, and more. Marketing Podcast with Carolyn Rodz. We never have.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 17, 2009

This is part of my new series on what makes an entrepreneur successful. I originally posted it on VentureHacks , one of my favorite websites for entrepreneurs. I also wonder about the entrepreneur who would sign a term sheet that came from somebody they hadn’t gotten to know over time. Great entrepreneurs pivot.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 29, 2011

There are no “overrides” – for example, businesses don’t thrive just because they offer the latest technology, or because everyone wants to be “green, or because their goal is to reduce world hunger. Revenue model. Investors will want to understand your business model very well and very early. Distribution.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Entrepreneurs are dedicated to making a difference, their commitment to social responsibility and corporate sustainability is woven into the very fabric of their operations. From environmentally conscious practices to community engagement initiatives, they are actively incorporating social causes and CSR into their daily business activities.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 7, 2017

No matter the tale, the background behind each and every business is what fuels each and brand. We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1 – I Have a Dream. I did start my business because I have a dream. I was the first social entrepreneur in the coffee world.

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Up and Running

JULY 2, 2014

Picking the right attorney in your startup is as important as picking the right business partner. You can’t underestimate the importance of selecting an attorney who “gets” your business model, your market opportunity, and most importantly, your fundraising and exit strategy. My business partner and I were elated.

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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. We decided to ask them what their best business accomplishments as we head into the fall: #1 – Busy Season. Thanks to Shel Horowitz, Green and Profitable ! #7 Summer is over.

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

former leader of the Green Party Femke Halsema and documentary journalist Jelle Brandt Corstius?—?accompanied Therefore, Momkai has joined us as a partner, so it’s ‘ resting inside the news company’. Entrepreneur Europe Insider Media Analysis and Opinion' Two of them?—?former Our custom-made CMS?—?called called Respondens?—?is

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

She actually IS the prototypical entrepreneur. And further, Tracy felt the calling to try to build something “green.” Unfortunately Tracy would learn first hand not much later that the business model has two components: both buying and selling. But Tracy did what entrepreneurs do. More on that later.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 7, 2012

The class is intensely and deliberately experiential to develop the mindset, reflexes, agility and resilience an entrepreneur needs to search for certainty in a chaotic world. Startups are in fact only temporary organizations, organized to search –not execute–for a scalable and repeatable business model. And do it in 8 weeks.

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 13, 2020

No matter the tale, the background behind each and every business is what fuels each and brand. We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- To build a community. Photo Credit: Sheryl Green. Thanks to Sheryl Green, Sheryl Green Speaks ! #3-

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Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

No matter the tale, the background behind each and every business is what fuels each and brand. We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- Almost by accident. Photo Credit: Adam Greene. Thanks to Adam Greene, Cuddle Clones ! #3- Photo Credit: Robert Harbauer.

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pandodaily.com

JULY 18, 2012

Next → Why Content Favors the Old (Entrepreneur). And getting to know entrepreneurs for fifteen years– seeing what worked or didn’t for them– has certainly been helpful too. It’s funny: Many people argue young entrepreneurs are so effective because they can blow up industries. Get Tickets.

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Hearpreneur

MAY 27, 2020

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners how they break through the noise with their noise and here are insightful responses; #1- Being authentic in what we do. The more these needs trend, the more you can identify a way for your business to provide them or partner with a like-minded company to offer these services.

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Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Photo credit: Jenna Green. Our business name was inspired by our flagship product as well as the available domain names at the time we started our business. Thanks to Jenna Green, Moscow Muled ! #12- I came up with my business name after weeks of brainstorming. How did you come up with your business name?

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Austin Startup

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, announced the 10 startups selected for the 2020 class of Techstars Austin. Homebuyer (Cincinnati, OH) Dan Green, CEO Homebuyer is a lead nurture system for mortgage lenders that reduces customer acquisition costs and increases per-loan profits.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 24, 2018

We asked entrepreneurs how they’re incorporating CSR into their businesses and here’s what they had to say; #1- Empowering those around us. For every 10 new members, we donate a toothbrush to a child in need in the USA through our partner, America’s ToothFairy. Photo Credit: Richelieu Dennis.

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genylabs.typepad.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

EMERGENT RESEARCH is focused on better understanding the small business sector of the US and global economy. Steve and Carolyn are partners at Emergent Research and Senior Fellows at the Society for New Communications Research. The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? Defining Small Business Innovation.

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Reid Hoffman

MARCH 19, 2019

Tim O’Reilly’s recent article, “ The fundamental problem with Silicon Valley’s favorite growth strategy ,” makes an impassioned argument that the ideas in our book, Blitzscaling , encourage entrepreneurs to behave in ways that are irresponsible or even dangerous in the pursuit of what he characterizes as “runaway growth.”

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Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

No matter the tale, the background behind each and every business is what fuels each and brand. We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- I had to. My business partner – Anton and I started Fantastic Services as a solution to a problem. I think I had to.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

I love green smoothies and juices. While at Cannes, we pitched on the Innovation Stage and met with corporate partners but one highlight was meeting Gabrielle Union. If you are an entrepreneur, check out the SXSW 2020 Startups Track , which runs March 13–17. What do you eat/drink/do when you are low on energy?

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Ben's Blog

MAY 30, 2013

And all our eyes green it only means one thing. It’s an honor, a privilege and so supremely awesome to announce that our newest General Partner is Lars Dalgaard. from Copenhagen Business School, Denmark and an M.S. from Stanford University Graduate School of Business as a Sloan Fellow. You ain’t f **g with my clique.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 5, 2012

By collecting customer data and preferences, “Mesh” entrepreneurs can also “define, refine, and scale” their businesses accordingly, improving each step of the way. An example is Zipcar (a car sharing service) partnering with Kimpton Hotels and Six Flags amusement parks to reach common markets.

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Reid Hoffman

JANUARY 26, 2021

One common mistake is for entrepreneurs to simply select whichever venture capital firm is offering the highest valuation. As an entrepreneur, the basic question you must ask yourself is whether the prospective board member can help you achieve the upside – and also manage the downside. The light can be green, yellow, or red.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 9, 2016

My grandfather was a successful business owner and mentored me at an early age as we partnered in a vegetable garden/retail business during the summer months. The business began as is common with the mowing of residential lawns. The suburbs offered cheaper rents and increased quality of life for the employees.

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Ben's Blog

MAY 30, 2013

It''s the dream team meets the supreme team And all our eyes green it only means one thing You ain’t f **g with my clique —Jay-Z, Clique. It’s an honor, a privilege and so supremely awesome to announce that our newest General Partner is Lars Dalgaard. from Copenhagen Business School, Denmark and an M.S. He holds a B.A.

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Professor VC

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

While spending time with the entrepreneurs and championing the deal through the group, you tend to become emotionally attached. Once the point is reached where you want to move ahead, we put the sales hat on and convince our partners about the incredible opportunity that we are lucky enough to be able to invest on the ground floor.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 22, 2017

I have come up with several business names over the years and one of my recent ventures had a clever name that I thought fit perfect for your blog. I sat down with my partner and we brainstormed the name for our business. Image Credit: Siobhan Green. Thanks to Siobhan Green, Sonjara, Inc ! #8

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Austin Startup

MARCH 2, 2019

As I mentioned at the beginning of this series/ebook, over the years I’ve noticed that I tend to frequently share certain Lucky7 posts with entrepreneurs we’ve backed , team members at data.world, or other startup investors I know. In totality, these posts are at least as long as most business books. First, a little bias here?—?I’m

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Startup Lessons Learned

JULY 15, 2020

I'm general partner at MarsBio VC and Director of The Corona Initiative. You're selling a consumable product, which is a great business model. Initially, so I was already a partner at this venture fund, and we've been investing a biotech company including diagnostic companies for a couple years. Robert Rhinehart : Hi.

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Steve Blank

AUGUST 5, 2013

It’s been fun watching a 20th Century entrepreneur learn new tricks as he builds his next startup, FindTheBest using Lean Methodology. We’re both serial entrepreneurs. Lean Start-up Connection: Business Model Canvas. Here’s Kevin’s story to date. An Untested Hypothesis. By 2009, I was fed up.

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maplebutter.com

JANUARY 8, 2013

If you’re an Entrepreneur, you can do it from any place in the world. What is the best advice you can give for finding a business partner? Don’t quickly choose any business partner. How important is education when I know I want to be an entrepreneur? Should the idea or business be kept secret?

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techcrunch.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

It is the first in a series of posts he’s writing about the decisions a young entrepreneur needs to make when she/he is first starting a business. One of the things I do as a founder of a later stage startup is to meet with early stage entrepreneurs to help them get their companies going. No phone system. No legal muck.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 14, 2015

For each business owner, the story of their journey can range from monetary needs or the passion for a unique project. No matter the tale, the background behind each and every business is what fuels each entrepreneur and brand. Start our FREE Business Blogging Course! Tell Your Business Story! . 4) Fill a void.

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Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

JUNE 19, 2010

Because I have no employees, there’s a profit margin of about 70%, so it’s a really fantastic business model and gives me the freedom to travel and come back from my travel with more money than I left with. Daryl: Yaro, about how many visitors a month do you have to Entrepreneurs Journey now? I own my own house. Yaro: 58,791.

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