Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Being in love with your business, when you’re an entrepreneur, is even better. Although there are days when tossing in your hat seems like a viable option, remembering how much you love your “job” can quickly snap an entrepreneur out of that mentality. Helping others is the thing I love most about being an entrepreneur.

Entrepreneur 71

Entrepreneur Asia LLC Community 71

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 29, 2020

In the past, working remotely was considered “normal” for entrepreneurs or independent contractors in the gig economy only, but organizations wanted employees, and consultants, to be onsite and working in the office. Larger Talent Pool. This greatly narrowed the talent pool.

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Technical Review Cofounder Leadership Employee 275

VC Cafe

MARCH 1, 2024

That’s why lists like Ycombinator’s Requests for Startups (RFS) help entrepreneurs thinking about starting a company (or picking a problem) and can be a good barometer for founders on what’s interesting to investors right now.

Artificial Inteligence 177

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Software Review Generative AI 177

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 31, 2012

I often hear the qualms of business-smart but non-technical entrepreneurs, wondering if they really have a chance in this high-technology marketplace. If you are an entrepreneur, like Andrew Mason , CEO of Groupon, with a degree in music and no technical business partner to be found, your job is a bit harder.

Technical Review 230

Technical Review Technology Founder Management 230

Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Your product and company vision needs to match your appetite for funding. Funding challenges and other issues founders face in the early days of starting up were the focus of interviews with the latest guests on Entrepreneurs are Everywhere , my radio show on SiriusXM Channel 111 (airing weekly Thursdays at 1 pm Pacific, 4 pm Eastern).

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Silicon Valley Ohio Columbus Entrepreneur 120

SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Because I was the Acting CTO for eHarmony at it's start, I quite often get introduced to people who have an idea for a startup company that is based on some kind of matching algorithm. Each of these startup ideas has at it's core a matching algorithm that reduces the friction between a consumer and some need.

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Algorithm Matching Los Angeles Angel Investor 196

ReadWriteStart

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Tasks should be matched to time. Making an effective work calendar involves matching tasks with time. As soon as the tasks are matched to the available time, the next step is to secure the resources. Due to the large number of items on your calendar, it may be difficult to differentiate them quickly.

Software Review 148

Software Review Artificial Inteligence Matching Restful 148

The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2022

Yet the challenges do not keep aspiring entrepreneurs from trying their luck. Here is some helpful tech startup advice from entrepreneurs who have already conquered the digital space. Most entrepreneurs struggle to cultivate it, but a clear approach gets you there. As a tech entrepreneur, you must value feedback and act on it.

Entrepreneur 148

Entrepreneur Startup Early Stage Offshore 148

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 4, 2012

If results don’t match what they have been told, all bets are off. All private equity groups go about due diligence in their own way, but there are a few key areas of focus that entrepreneurs should always expect: Team strength and health. For small teams, every team member will likely be interviewed. Sustainable competitive advantage.

Technical Review 237

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Private Equity 237

The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

We’re taking a slightly different approach to our second feature in the Inspiring Entrepreneurs series. The Canadian government matched the investment, and the 15-year plan kicked off. The company is differentiating itself from the competition — both domestically in North America and in Asia — with its HTML5 focus.

Entrepreneur 167

Entrepreneur CTO Hire Startup Mobile 167

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 22, 2010

If results don’t match what they have been told, all bets are off. All private equity groups go about due diligence in their own way, but there are a few key areas of focus that entrepreneurs should always expect: Team strength and health. Tags: entrepreneur investor due diligence founder business. Business and financial status.

Technical Review 225

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Private Equity 225

Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 30, 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned executive or an aspiring entrepreneur, these insights provide a roadmap to elevate your strategic fitness and navigate your business towards unparalleled success. 04:53] How would you differentiate between strategic thinking and strategic planning? [06:31]

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 8, 2020

8 figure eCommerce entrepreneur Kevin Zhang set out to change that with the recent launch of his course eCommerce Millionaire Mastery which aims to provide a comprehensive eCommerce education to students at all levels of starting ability and experience. Launching a business can be a painful process, especially when it comes to eCommerce.

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eCommerce Programming Entrepreneur Advertising 162

The Equity Kicker

JULY 17, 2015

We will keep talking and help him through that process, but right now he has identified a great problem space but hasn’t matched it with a compelling product solution. The best business opportunities match great problem spaces with compelling product solutions. That’s fine.

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Matching Product Differentiation Founder 60

Version One Ventures

JANUARY 31, 2024

Areas of interest: crypto, climate, deep tech, India (& any truly unique/differentiated strategy) Must focus on pre-seed/seed, ideally < $20m fund size. You need to make many investments and get feedback from their outcomes to train your filter and start pattern matching. DM's open.

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LP Differentiation Deal Flow India 72

Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Stephan is also a bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and host of two popular podcasts, “Get Yourself Optimized” and “Marketing Speak.” So that's where the experience of a human really differentiates. This is John Jantsch. My guest today is Stephan Spencer. John (12:29): And now a word from our sponsor.

SEO 59

SEO ChatGPT Technical Review Search 59

reidhoffman.org

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

. × At Greylock , my partners and I are driven by one guiding mission: always help entrepreneurs. It doesn’t matter whether an entrepreneur is in our portfolio, whether we’re considering an investment, or whether we’re casually meeting for the first time. Entrepreneurs often ask me for help with their pitch decks.

Entrepreneur 111

Entrepreneur Revenue Viral Networking 111

Up and Running

JULY 11, 2017

If you find yourself in the situation where the technology vital to creating differentiation becomes an illusion, there are better alternatives than attempting to “gut it out” with a direct attack on the target market. Trying harder by attempting to do what your competitor does better than they do it is a very tough road.

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Technical Review Development Team Review Differentiation Leadership 80

Hearpreneur

MAY 21, 2016

There’s no shortage of PR agencies out there and as a young business, we understand how important it is to differentiate ourselves. . #1 – Diverse Work Culture. Photo Credit: Mark Lee. One way we do this is by creating a diverse work culture, not only as it relates to gender or ethnicity but also professional experience.

Entrepreneur 77

Entrepreneur Technical Review Advertising PR 77

YoungUpstarts

JULY 30, 2019

Simon Mainwaring, branding expert, and entrepreneur, shares in his Walmart Case Study: The key takeaway is that purpose is essential to the way stakeholders view your brand. Make sure every item you offer under your signature brand is a strong match for your customers and your existing brand.

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Curation Social Media eCommerce Channel 173

Gust

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

If results don’t match what they have been told, all bets are off. All private equity groups go about due diligence in their own way, but there are a few key areas of focus that entrepreneurs should always expect: • Team strength and health. For small teams, every team member will likely be interviewed. Business and financial status.

Technical Review 152

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Private Equity 152

Hunter Walker

OCTOBER 19, 2017

TFC brings digital and tech to down ballot political campaigns – both by building shared technical solutions and by matching our community of 3,000 tech volunteers campaigns. We’re all tech entrepreneurs who were incredibly frustrated and saw an opportunity to make a real and lasting impact. They want to be involved.

Campaign 56

Campaign Technical Cofounder Cofounder Virginia 56

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

As an advisor to young entrepreneurs, I find that many are a bit naïve about how the investment process really works. In my first working session with this entrepreneur, I suggested ways to break this request into stages or tranches, based on showing traction, with the first amount in a more affordable range of $50 thousand or less.

Elevator Pitch 215

Elevator Pitch Equity Revenue Differentiation 215

Hearpreneur

JULY 10, 2015

For our business, we deal with a highly subjective art of matching people with vape flavors that they’ll enjoy. I add other differentiators by podcasting and creating expert-sourced ebooks or videos. I am the owner of MyCorporation.com, an online filing service for small business owners and entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneur 48

Entrepreneur Software Review Technical Review Small Business 48

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Usually, we think what differentiates small business vs. large business are their sales figures and number of employees. This is right to some extent but there are a few other things that differentiate them. Small business vs. large business – this match can’t be limited to just investments and marketing strategies.

Small Business 140

Small Business Differentiation Hosting Security 140

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 8, 2012

You need to give customers the tools to customize products, services, and content to suit their needs and interests, to engage them more deeply, add value, and differentiate your offering from competitors. Customize your interactions to meet unique customer needs. Connect to the customer in your communication.

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Networking Customer Entrepreneur Social Network 234

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 27, 2011

” I mention journalists here because they perpetuate the myth that focusing on profits is ALWAYS the right answer and then I hear many entrepreneurs (and certainly many “normals”) repeating the same mantra. I have had this discussion with many a first-time entrepreneur. If you don’t, somebody else WILL!”

Startup 418

Startup Revenue Technical Review Flash 418

David Teten

APRIL 1, 2021

Dan Kozikowski, Partner and Head of Platform, First Mark Capital , said to me, “Firms should match services to the stage-specific needs of companies. Relationships with Venture Partners, Entrepreneurs in Residence , and other non-salaried personnel who can help your companies. AskAnything.VC aggregates resources from all the VCs.

Private Equity 78

Private Equity Venture Capital Portfolio Equity 78

VC Cafe

APRIL 8, 2011

VC Cafe asked entrepreneurs to tell us what type of help or support they wish they could get from the venture capital investors. What started originally as how can VCs differentiate themselves to stand out, quickly became an Entrepreneur’s wish list from its VCs. Several entrepreneurs asked: Not just the what but the why.

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Technical Review Due Diligence Hosting Harvest 101

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 9, 2019

If your actions and your brand identity don’t match, (like Chipotle serving GMO foods when their brand is built around “food with integrity”) then your prospects and customers will notice. Emphasize aspects of your business that will differentiate you from the pack. Avoid ultra-specific names and too-literal logos.

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Reputation Audience Naming Design 124

Austin Startup

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

Several conversations over the last month have turned to the topic of helping entrepreneurs. It’s a cruel game, and it doesn’t necessarily end up with the best matches. That’s a good start to finding the best match when help is needed. As you probably know, I prefer advising founders in long, immersive engagements.

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Incubator Vertical Deal Flow Technical Review 48

Hearpreneur

AUGUST 4, 2015

We asked some CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business owners about how they named their company and this is what they had to say. I’m a very open and honest entrepreneur and wanted the same for my company so I named it FreeConferenceCall.com. Coming up with a name for your business is just as important as the business idea itself.

Naming 48

Naming China Entrepreneur Los Angeles 48

crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 3, 2020

Good designers and smart entrepreneurs collaborate to elevate the art of logo design by creating more perfectly brand-appropriate, memorable logos. Inexperienced designers and entrepreneurs follow logo fads for the sake of appearing relevant and trendy. The art and craft of logo design constantly evolve. Broken box. Negative space.

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Design Technical Review Audience Differentiation 116

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 14, 2012

Yet many entrepreneurs, maybe in their passion for their new product, gloss over this one, or even announce that they have no competition. Many entrepreneurs lead with fuzzy terms like “improved usability” and “lower cost.” Strong focus and differentiation. Combining functions is not a good differentiator.

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Intellectual Property Non-Compete Differentiation Social Network 244

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 10, 2016

What it’s like to go from the comfort of the lab bench to the chaos of a startup was the focus of the guests on today’s Entrepreneurs are Everywhere radio show. For his doctoral work, his research focused on liver tissue engineering and stem cell differentiation. Sunny received his Ph.D. If you can’t hear the clip, click here.

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Cofounder Entrepreneur Engineer California 195

crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 9, 2018

A strong business name identifies your business, tells your customers and prospects something meaningful about your brand , and helps to differentiate your business from your competition. This is exactly what happened to entrepreneur Jacob Childrey and his established food spice company. 4 Don’t Forget to Differentiate.

Naming 56

Naming Differentiation Warrant Search 56

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 1, 2016

Aspiring entrepreneurs often approach me as an angel investor, touting their innovative idea for yet another online dating site. Google or other search engines could add image-matching or other focus to capture this market. The best startups have real differentiation. Business area is fraught with misrepresentation.

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Intellectual Property Matching Angel Investor Bootstrapping 120