Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

It’s equally easy to go online and incorporate your new entity, register some intellectual property and have some fun with social media for marketing and interacting with customers. Use multiple social-media channels, blogging, email and voicemail to build the same image and responsiveness as larger competitors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 18, 2020

It’s equally easy to go online and incorporate your new entity, register some intellectual property and have some fun with social media for marketing and interacting with customers. Use multiple social-media channels, blogging, email and voicemail to build the same image and responsiveness as larger competitors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 21, 2021

When you see startups like SpaceX and Pinterest grow from a low valuation to a billion dollars in just a few years, it’s easy to assume that if you just keep doing what you are doing, you can get there as well. Working with the media is required, both social as well as the press, through public relations and internal channels.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2014

Today’s workforce has radically different expectations, brands are losing their power, physical channels are being destroyed by virtual ones, market share is less important than market creation, and software is eating world. Look at the valuations of companies like Tesla, Illumina, and Twitter.

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ConversionXL

MAY 1, 2017

One of the greatest threats to long-term success is when companies aren’t vigilant enough about responding to the changes in their market—whether it’s by failing to spot product or channel fatigue, acknowledge new competition, make needed updates to products or marketing adjustments in a timely fashion, or embrace new technology coming online.

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Brandanew

JUNE 13, 2015

The perfect consumer experience and social media marketing is often an after thought. The key reason being that usually social & content based channels do not come with quick results. What value does social media create for your brand? What value does social media create for your brand? Where will you start ?

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 4, 2013

Of course I went through normal other channels of deal flow. The sheer number of relationships I’ve built through being public, transparent and being willing to engage in comments and through social media has enabled me to get to know entrepreneurs even before they launch their next company. I spent time on college campuses.

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SoCal CTO

JUNE 9, 2010

Now, thanks to social media, you don't have to outspend. 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. Valuation is an important aspect of VC deal terms, and a major determinant of your ultimate outcome.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 14, 2020

Expand Your Sales Channels. If sales on your primary channels have begun to decline, now may be the right time to expand. More importantly, it decreases your channel risk through diversification and also helps increase the overall valuation of your business. Connect With Your Audience.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

As a testament to the growing power of “the creator economy,” visual content creation app development startup Lightricks has secured an impressive $130 million investment round, at a valuation of $1.8 Audiences constantly consume information through the different content channels daily.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 5, 2019

Are you fresh out of Y Combinator with $1 million in funding at a $10 million valuation? These stories get posted and shared to generate the social media love a lonely entrepreneur craves. But flattering media attention too easily shifts focus away from the metrics that matter. You must be the man (or woman)!

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 4, 2013

Of course I went through normal other channels of deal flow. The sheer number of relationships I’ve built through being public, transparent and being willing to engage in comments and through social media has enabled me to get to know entrepreneurs even before they launch their next company. I spent time on college campuses.

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ConversionXL

JULY 16, 2021

Media consumption Hobbies & interests Goals Pain points. It took 10 years and steady growth, punctuated by a brilliant messaging strategy, to achieve a $5 billion valuation. . Test your new messaging strategy on a select number of web pages and social media posts. The channel you told it on?

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

It’s always fun debating companies with Dana because she’s always so knowledgeable on deals – particularly those in the digital media, ad-tech and eCommerce spaces. Current round: $35mm in Series C (extension of Series B at higher valuation) from General Atlantic, Matrix Partners. Greycroft is an early-stage VC.

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Growthink Blog

MAY 13, 2010

A fantastic article in Fortune Magazine this month - " The Temptation of Facebook ," talks about the early days of the social media giant. Of most interest is the story of Mr. Peter Thiel investing $500,000 into the company in 2004, at an effective valuation of $4.9 Scalability is Next to Godliness. Thiel acted on what he saw and felt.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 30, 2019

A new kind of company, built to leverage new technologies, new media channels, new working practices and new consumer markets, Crowdify is agile, adaptive, responsive and forward thinking — but also grounded and focused on product and brand strategy and return on marketing investment.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 24, 2024

Ultimately, such timely, personalized communication will help — Builds trust by communicating through different channels like emails, webinars, social media, etc. It enables timely and consistent engagement with a large volume of leads. Improve conversion rates that ultimately boost your sales pipeline.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 27, 2018

I would expect to see specific plans for distribution, partnerships, and sales channels, as well as the use of social media and conventional marketing, with budgets for the major elements. “If we build it, they will come” and “word of mouth” are not credible marketing strategies these days.

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www.entrepreneur.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Marketing Sales & Marketing Home Marketing Basics Sales Online Marketing Finding Customers Social Media Branding Social Media Does Your Companys Social Personality Need a Makeover? Sweat equity is just one component of early-stage valuation. Financing Some Jobs Act Proposals Make Headway. In fact, it could be worth much more.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

These are companies that not only have a familiar brand, but carry from five to 35 billion dollar valuations. As a result of social media and mobile platforms, consumers have created a sharing economy – sharing their opinions, and speaking out to companies as well as their peers, rather than listening to brand advertising.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Understand Your Business’s Value: Additionally, you must set your business’s strategic funding goals in conjunction with your business’s valuation and share price. Most of your network’s retention and growth presumably will come through your interactions and networking on social media platforms, such as Facebook, Google Hangout, and Twitter.

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The Equity Kicker

JUNE 4, 2014

Companies with greater revenues and stronger growth are able to raise bigger rounds at higher valuations. Similarly, companies with faster growth will get a way with lower revenues and/or be able to command higher valuations. Revenues and growth are only of significance if the company is otherwise attractive.

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VC Cafe

AUGUST 30, 2011

In the official press release Bob Nye, Vice President at JMI Equity, said: “DoubleVerify created the online media verification category, and has successfully grown to become the leader in that category. It has the potential to expand into all aspects of media measurement, accountability and compliance across the globe.”.

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Start Up Blog

APRIL 28, 2011

Mass media, top 40, stadium ethic and the horrible idea of the Grand Prix is out dated. It is being reborn now that media is interactive and not passive. Australia has the highest usage and penetration of social media at an average of 7 hours a month. Or is it a manifestation of digital culture? We are seeing micro festivals.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 22, 2016

Build outside relationships with media and analysts. It’s never too early to build relationships with industry analysts, influential bloggers and the media, and show how these have grown over time. Traction is the measure of how many of these have been validated, and their projection to your business valuation.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Intellectual property is also often the largest element of early-stage company valuations for professional investors. A major resource is cash funding, but other resources, such as industry contacts and access to marketing channels may be more important for certain products. Inexperienced team. Resource requirements not understood.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Intellectual property is also often the largest element of early-stage company valuations for professional investors. A major resource is cash funding, but other resources, such as industry contacts and access to marketing channels may be more important for certain products. Inexperienced team. Resource requirements not understood.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Understand the problem you’re solving, recognize your market size, and identify the most effective channels to that market. Be realistic about your valuation. A savvy investor can sniff-out unrealistic valuations, so do your research and offer a realistic price tag. Focus on developing your idea.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 6, 2016

It’s equally easy to go online and incorporate your new entity, register some intellectual property and have some fun with social media for marketing and interacting with customers. Use multiple social-media channels, blogging, email and voicemail to build the same image and responsiveness as larger competitors.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 28, 2011

The trend of funding anything from the first $25k to funding $50 million at a billion+ valuation is unlikely to last as the skills and style to be effective at all stages are diverse enough to warrant focus. That makes both of these amazing companies great channels for startups. Facebook is a “platform cloud&# provider, too.

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mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

Contact Us Submit News Contact Us Write for Us Spark of Genius Series Mashable | The Social Media Guide Business Mashable on Facebook Join Us! The competition for funding startups is increasing the valuations of startups, giving entrepreneurs and founders better investment terms. Angel rounds also tend to close quicker.

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mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

Contact Us Submit News Contact Us Write for Us Spark of Genius Series Mashable | The Social Media Guide Business Mashable on Facebook Join Us! The competition for funding startups is increasing the valuations of startups, giving entrepreneurs and founders better investment terms. 38 New Social Media Resources You May.

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Cracking the Code

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Forget everything you learned about software channels. The internet is your new channel and Technology Enabled Service providers are among the few partners that actually care if you succeed (more.) Detailed SaaS Spreadsheet (Valuation and CAC benchmark). SaaS 13 Index Valuation. Popular Media: the key to viral marketing.

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Up and Running

JULY 22, 2019

If you take less money at a lower valuation, you can then prove the execution of your business and raise additional rounds at sequentially higher valuations. Social media, content marketing, guest editorials, and other channels can position your company as an industry leader and influencer that investors want to associate with.

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Gust

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

Intellectual property is also often the largest element of early-stage company valuations for professional investors. A major resource is cash funding, but other resources, such as industry contacts and access to marketing channels may be more important for certain products. Inexperienced team. Resource requirements not understood.

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Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

One of the very smart things I’ve noticed Armada is doing is making heavy use of YouTube as a marketing channel. I believe Armada, and labels like them, are pioneers in adopting new media, rather than fighting it. The radio turned into a marketing channel that led to an increase in sales.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 5, 2017

For example, our goal could be: Create demand for our products and drive it into our sales channel. Audience(s), Message, Media, Messenger. Select the media you want the message to be read/seen/heard on. These are very different audiences, each requires its own messages, media and messengers. Step 3: Media.

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