Version One Ventures

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In a deep ocean of early stage investors, it’s important to signal to the market that you have specific areas of interest, even if you look to invest in everything. In the early days, I focused on anything data science related, then healthcare, and now I proactively look at climate/energy. Be a generalist and a specialist.

Cofounder 182

Cofounder Portfolio Capital Gains Vertical 182

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Like many established finance & media companies, GLG knows that the tech startup sector is a growing part of the economy. For example, if you’re an early stage company dealing with complex regulation (think Uber in transportation, Oscar in healthcare, LendingClub in finance), we have people who can help.

New York 114

New York Technical Review Networking Advisory Board 114

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 28, 2011

When we talk about cloud computing we have to be careful to differentiate between open cloud (services the are provided solely to for the economic purpose of building a cloud business) and the “platform cloud&# where certain service providers offer cloud services wrapped around their core product. Spawning of Micro VCs.

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Venture Capital Software PHP Open Source 334

Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

02:06] Can you share your experience starting with an early-stage company (Hubspot) that eventually went public? [07:11] 07:11] With so many tools claiming the same space, how does Databox differentiate itself? [08:43] Social media. Questions I ask Peter Caputa: [0:48] What exactly does Databox do? [02:06] Yeah, CRM data.

Metrics 76

Metrics Analytics Forecast Software Review 76

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 17, 2016

Salesforce recently conducted research , which found nearly 25 per cent of millennials expect to get a response within 10 minutes of reaching out for customer service via social media and nearly one quarter will boycott a company after one bad experience. According to our research, millennials ardently avoid calling customer service.

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Customer Singapore Advisory Board Asia 100

ConversionXL

MAY 27, 2022

Instead, buyers are self-directed, gathering information from social media, websites, webinars, and online events. Only around 10–15% of B2B leads turn into paying customers, and it’s because tactics optimizing for the early stages of the funnel only cater to early-stage goals.

Demand 95

Demand Management B2B Campaign 95

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 23, 2011

Yes an online video startup in ‘99 that helped large media companies encode and distribute their videos through portals. The idea was right but the timing was early and required a pivot into being a software company. It has become a short form premium destination that is verticalizing content in category channels. 6:00 – 7:30).

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Vertical Curation Boston Burn Rate 265

ConversionXL

JUNE 25, 2021

Develop a sales messaging guide to create consistency around how your team describes the product, showcases its benefits, and differentiates it from competitors. Points of differentiation. These insights can help you win the battle for customers and gain a competitive advantage. Measurable value.

Product 96

Product Social Media Audience Software Review 96

Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

This is Duct Tape Marketing’s point of view and our key differentiator. At these early stages, they know they have a problem, but they haven’t yet concluded how they’re going to solve it. This includes social media, search engine optimization, content, website, and email marketing.

Marketing 65

Marketing Social Media Conversion Early Stage 65

Up and Running

DECEMBER 20, 2017

From hydroponics and cultivation products to professional training and education, consultancies, media companies, the plethora of new technologies—the list is endless, and so are the opportunities. Funding and differentiating your service or brand will definitely help. Build a relationship with them. ” Raise enough capital.

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Las Vegas District of Columbia Colorado North America 144

Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Instead, people have the opportunity to interact with your brand in a wide variety of ways: on your website, in-person, over the phone, via email, in Google search, or on social media. These early stages of brand discovery—the know and like phases of the hourglass—are often thought of as the territory of the marketing team.

Sales 74

Sales Customer Social Media Engineer 74

Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

How this research is transferred outside the university, and why this “tech transfer” process is important was the focus of an interview with two of the latest guests on Entrepreneurs are Everywhere , my radio show on SiriusXM Channel 111 (airing weekly Thursdays at 1 pm Pacific, 4 pm Eastern). Want to be a guest on the show?

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Government Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Silicon Valley 120

infochachkie.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

At the early stages of your company’s life, you cannot rely on disinterested, hired guns to define your company’s key tasks. John is currently a partner at Rincon Venture Partners , a venture capital firm investing in early stage web-based businesses, and is a Co-Founder of RevUpNet , a performance-based online marketing agency.

Equity 40

Equity Silicon Valley Cofounder Technical Review 40

Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 25, 2023

After more than 15 years leading Sales and Marketing teams in the Media & Publishing spaces, he’s developed a unique passion for helping creators become more successful by leveraging books as a catalyst for opportunities and sustainable revenue. [2:25] 7:30] Would you say self-publishing is seen as a differentiator for businesses? [11:42]

Audience 89

Audience Revenue Distribution Differentiation 89

Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

In the tactics section, list your sales channels and describe how you will be selling your products. Step 3: Brand and differentiate yourself. Whether you’re looking to stand out in an already-crowded marketplace, or to simply be a memorable company, figuring out how to brand and differentiate yourself is key. Do it yourself.

Software Review 74

Software Review Software Delaware Forecast 74

Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Andrew Warden (05:09): Channel, I got you. We think that BEC, which is a new channel, right. So I'm waiting to see, I have no idea, but this is what I, you know, you ask about experimentation and you always have to make sure that you're carving out, you know, 10, 10, 15% of your budget of your spend to try new channels.

SEO 86

SEO Channel Campaign Audience 86

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

And trust me, if you’re early stage you DO want to meet Bryce. He’s awesome for early-stage entrepreneurs. Meet early. Well if the “why buy anything” is testing whether you’re even compatible with a VC, the “why buy me” has got to be extreme differentiation.

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Developer Silicon Valley PR Las Vegas 366

David Teten

JUNE 1, 2011

Social media. Question: Thoughts on how to use social media to generate deal flow? Question : How do generalist PE funds differentiate and get in the advisers list? Question : How do PE funds differentiate in the LOI phase? Question: Where do the panelists want to improve their current sourcing? CareerAmp Branch Out.

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Private Equity Deal Flow Equity Developer 122

www.readwriteweb.com

OCTOBER 18, 2010

I asked her not to spray and pray, and focus on her core, differentiated products - stretch mark and c-section mark removal creams for new mothers. Ma Mi Skin Care Lee Wright then discussed Ma Mi Skin Care , a skin care company that was completely all over the place. This is her core market.

Marketing 52

Marketing Bootstrapping Incubator Angel Investor 52

www.readwriteweb.com

OCTOBER 18, 2010

I asked her not to spray and pray, and focus on her core, differentiated products - stretch mark and c-section mark removal creams for new mothers. Ma Mi Skin Care Lee Wright then discussed Ma Mi Skin Care , a skin care company that was completely all over the place. This is her core market.

Marketing 52

Marketing Bootstrapping Incubator Angel Investor 52

mashable.com

OCTOBER 11, 2011

World Featured in US & World Featured: Facebook iPhone 4S Media Summit. Sign up for her course on “ PR for Startups ” to learn more about getting media coverage for your fledgling business. Not to mention, early-stage startups usually only employ a few people focused on product and development. .”

PR 103

PR Startup Social Media Technical Review 103

ConversionXL

MARCH 28, 2019

The community can jump start products through votes and (honest) reviews, which are essential in the early stages of campaigns. Your social media profiles are up and running. Create dedicated social media pages and profiles, which can help with market research and spread the word about your product.

Campaign 127

Campaign Product Technical Review Social Media 127

mashable.com

JUNE 11, 2013

Social Media. Social Media. Sites Jobs Events Social Good Summit Media Summit Career Expos. When we launched The Muse , the result was the opposite — nearly 25% of the people who visited our site shared it with someone else via social media!" — Kathryn Minshew , Founder/CEO, The Muse. Follow @mashable.

Cofounder 111

Cofounder Technical Review Startup Software Review 111

www.quora.com

JANUARY 16, 2011

Four developers who have the ability to take on the following roles while cranking out an awesome product in the early stages. In my experience most ambitious founders and co-founders are able to cover off more than one of these roles in the early stages. Jeremy Marques , Social Media and Web 2.0 Analyst spec.

Technical Review 51

Technical Review Startup CTO Hire Cofounder 51

Reid Hoffman

JANUARY 13, 2021

Reid: It’s very entertaining that you are channeling a question from Dylan Field – Dylan is the founder of Figma, which is a Greylock investment, so Dylan and I talk to each other every so often and he is obviously a superstar entrepreneur. You compete for customers, channels and partnerships. Now by the way, I’ll do an asterix.

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Incubator IPO Networking Cofounder 36