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New York City Tech Podcast: Eli Bronner, Growth at AngelList

View from Seed

In 2010, Eli Bronner and his Lua Technologies co-founders were this exact profile of entrepreneurs, and New York City was an exuberant tech ecosystem without much structure or identity. So what happens when a rookie founding team collides with an adolescent startup city?

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Why a Company Can’t “Be More Like a Startup”

Steve Blank

If they select a business model that targets industry incumbents, they don’t have to worry about upsetting existing customers, partners or distribution channels. Existing companies also use network effects of monopolies/duopolies, distribution channel kickbacks, etc., to stifle competition.). What can a company do?

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The Future Of Retail And America In The Post-COVID World

YoungUpstarts

In particular, we think the post-COVID world will see a permanent shift in the way people shop for groceries, personal goods, and other essentials; the retailers that provide a tech-enabled, multi-channel approach will gain a larger share. Marketing campaigns that celebrate family togetherness will resonate.

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This Week in VC with Dana Settle of Greycroft Partners

Both Sides of the Table

We also talked about the emergence of New York City as the “hot” new area of entrepreneurship, VC and innovation driven by the quantification of the online advertising industry. But having different funds available for different stages of one’s company is actually a really good thing. Time will tell.

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4 Strategic Tools Service Businesses Can Borrow From Their Retail Counterparts

Up and Running

Studies show that it costs a business five times as much to attract a new customer than to keep an existing one. Engaging consumers through a loyalty program is an effective marketing channel that keeps them happy and coming back for more. All businesses should prioritize retention over acquisition. Consumers have countless options.

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A List of Top Hotels to Visit While on Business Travel

The Startup Magazine

This hotel is in New York City. Internet is vital for any entrepreneur as they need to be connected to the internet to continue engaging with clients and employees through the different social channels and formal communications through email. The Concorde Hotel. The hotel provides both luxury and efficiency. One Aldwych.

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How to Avoid Killing Your Startup

Up and Running

I learned this painful reality firsthand in one of my early businesses producing New York City theater. A critically acclaimed play I produced closed due to a poor decision to invest in additional production details over multiple ticket sales channels. My product was good, but customers struggled to buy it.

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