Feld Thoughts

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Nonprofits – Colorado nonprofits whose mission and/or programs directly support economic development, small businesses, or tourism. The business’s story of hardship plus documents such as bank records, point of sale receipts, profit and loss statements, or other documents can be used to show economic harm.

Colorado 195

Colorado Leadership Small Business Employee 195

Feld Thoughts

JANUARY 29, 2015

I’m not talking about a sales situation – separate that out – but rather a long-term business partnership, joint development, or technology partnership. Entrepreneurship big companies business development' In these cases, the large company puts up no money, but people engage to work with the small company.

Venture Capital 70

Venture Capital Reputation Affiliate Conversion 70

Feld Thoughts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

A few months ago, Oblong had a sales off-site to go through the progress they’ve made this year and to focus on the balance of the year. They’ve had a great year, with a strong quarter-over-quarter sales ramp for Mezzanine on both a dollar and unit basis. Product demo makerbot mezzanine oblong Sales'

Mezzanine 147

Mezzanine Sales Video Leadership 147

Feld Thoughts

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

It covers topics such as how to: develop and share your vision deal with stereotypes and unconscious bias leverage perceived weaknesses and turn them into strengths balance life at high speeds and avoid burnout cultivate the confidence to move from idea to creating a company with the culture and rules you want.

Mexico 80

Mexico America Conversion Sales 80

Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 28, 2019

The event fostered confidence that buoyed the team through enough contest wins to develop a prototype. Every shoe sale generates a donation to the Lymphatic Research and Education Network (LE&RN). . This was the idea she brought to the Startup Weekend. Their shoes are made in Portugal.

Alaska 113

Alaska Portugal Startup France 113

Feld Thoughts

JULY 6, 2014

I’ve had some really crummy experiences with business and corporate development people in the past year. Now, while Chet focuses on business development, the same is true for corporate development or sales. The post The Power of Being Human in Business Development appeared first on Feld Thoughts.

Developer 171

Developer Cofounder Global Partner 171

Feld Thoughts

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

As MobileDay tackles this huge opportunity, they are hunting for senior mobile developers (iOS and Android), enterprise sales experts, and a great product/support person. It’s a great victory for both users (ease of use) and the CFO (massive cost savings for a small monthly fee.).

Colorado 149

Colorado Green Mobile Cost 149

Feld Thoughts

JULY 31, 2013

It took me several more years to understand Brad, and during this time I developed a deep appreciation of his passion for entrepreneurism. In the sale to LVLT, we kept a portion of this office. Third, we developed a thesis around “Bandwidth Infrastructure”, a term we coined. “How can Brad help?

Bandwidth 147

Bandwidth Colorado Startup IRR 147

Feld Thoughts

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

The gong that gets rung at Gnip every time a new sale is made or partner deal is signed. As I mulled it over, I realized the specific act wasn’t the key thing, but the power of a tradition that scales across the company. Bowing in and bowing out before and after each meeting. Or Paid PAID vacation at FullContact.

Partner 140

Partner Leadership Sales Product 140

Feld Thoughts

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

As the company grew, we partitioned a lot of things – I became the sales guy – generating much of our new business. This wasn’t uncommon – our love and respect included plenty of “moments” as we were both developing into real adults. We both did everything, working very closely together.

Boston 146

Boston Management Hiring Technology 146

Feld Thoughts

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

In 2008 Frykman founded Driptech , his for-profit social venture located in Palo Alto, CA, with a mission to create extremely affordable, water efficient irrigation solutions for small-plot farmers in developing nations.

India 128

India China Internet Cost 128

Feld Thoughts

DECEMBER 14, 2011

When the CEO calls a Code Red, there is often a negative reaction from parts of the organization ranging from sales, development, to operations. And – at 1000+ people, it’s a magic trick to get it right. Often some people in the organization don’t believe or understand the need for a Code Red.

Leadership 129

Leadership Operations Employee Marketing 129

Feld Thoughts

JUNE 25, 2014

Don’t spend six months developing a business development relationship. As a bonus, this works for sales also. Sales big companies business development Entrepreneurship' The Lean Startup approach is super helpful here. Test, ship, iterate – just keep trying and keep learning.

Lean 154

Lean Conversion Sales Developer 154

Feld Thoughts

JUNE 25, 2014

Don’t spend six months developing a business development relationship. As a bonus, this works for sales also. Sales big companies business development Entrepreneurship' The Lean Startup approach is super helpful here. Test, ship, iterate – just keep trying and keep learning.

Lean 132

Lean Conversion Sales Developer 132

Feld Thoughts

JANUARY 19, 2014

Yet despite Google’s technology proof point, and the development work now being done by many vehicle manufacturers, most people still imagine self-driving vehicles to be a long way off. I’m not sure where that rule comes from, but by that measure, we should see the first self driving cars on sale in 2017.

Artificial Inteligence 183

Artificial Inteligence Government Nevada Cost 183

Feld Thoughts

JANUARY 23, 2012

I’ve developed a viewpoint that if you aren’t in the top three in your market segment, you should “resegment.” Entrepreneurs are drawn to fast growing markets, which is awesome, but there are many who I see that are simply trying to play a fast follower game. ” Unless you get lucky, that generally sucks.

Venture Capital 138

Venture Capital Portfolio Distribution Channel 138