Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2014

15 years ago we were at the peak of Internet hype with the launch of many over-capitalized businesses with a market size & opportunity was limited. 50x more Internet users (2.4 ” The pioneering fund of funds realize that their source of differentiation is much more about the latter than the former. Where are we today?

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Technical Review Venture Capital Valuation Pre-Money Valuation 398

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2014

It’s building a product that is substantially differentiated, and, as Bill Gross, one of the most prolific tech entrepreneurs of our era says, “ It needs to be 10x better than the competition ” (because if you shoot for that then in competitive markets you might achieve 3x. Underbelly. You know that deep down.

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Austin Startup

MAY 11, 2017

645 Ventures 645 Ventures makes deeply-researched investments in institutional Seed to Series A rounds for exceptional companies who demonstrate stellar early results in the areas of market validation, product differentiation, team strength, and brand narrative. These sectors generally leverage the Internet or software in a fundamental way.

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Private Equity Venture Capital Technical Review Seed Stage 48

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 14, 2013

If you are not starting one yourself, the next best thing is joining one as a partner, or as an early employee. Here are some tips from both his perspective and mine to stave off the coming summer “brain drain” and focus on the next step of employment, or starting a whole new career as an entrepreneur: Create and control your Internet image.

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Partner Differentiation Networking Hiring 222

Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

07:11] With so many tools claiming the same space, how does Databox differentiate itself? [08:43] I should have gotten on the partner train. I started the agency partner program that you passed on and built that up. That partner program is a lot of agencies who you work with still today. What’s your take on that?

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Metrics Analytics Forecast Software Review 72

The Equity Kicker

JANUARY 10, 2020

See below for a good description of what we like to see in deals at Forward Partners and what makes us different from other VCs. An interview with Nic Brisbourne, Forward Partners. It’s not too much of an overstatement to say that, 20 years ago, at the beginning of the internet, you could put almost any quality of experience online.

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Partner Early Stage Portfolio Metrics 68

ConversionXL

MARCH 31, 2020

Brands, especially those that have never done traditional retail, like Jet or Away, are winning buyers before they arrive on a site by focusing on “experiences” (not just transactions) and partnering with influencers. Algolia works well for larger ecommerce brands with large SKU counts and differentiated product categories.

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eCommerce Sales Software Review Development Team Review 110

YoungUpstarts

MAY 10, 2020

You can do anything with a video; advertise a product, make the customers laugh, appeal to their emotions, or even partner up with an influencer to get more product exposure. Tutorials are some of the most searched videos on the internet. Partner With Influencers. Because let’s be honest; no one likes ads very much.

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Video Advertising Differentiation Audience 235

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 5, 2010

My personal favorite and best fit for GRP Partners was Thumbtack. Still, I think that to succeed they really need to focus on vertical niches where they can differentiate and have more focus on content quality and user acquisition. There wasn’t a bad company tonight but I had a clear favorite.

San Francisco 254

San Francisco Technical Review Los Angeles Software Review 254

Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

They want to ensure that people are not creating a huge RAF of content using LMS AI that will fill the internet with a bunch of croft things that are not really that valuable or are not properly fact checked. So that's where the experience of a human really differentiates. So there's this acronym from Google Quality Rater Guidelines.

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SEO ChatGPT Technical Review Search 58

Berkonomics

JUNE 15, 2012

And within that slice of differentiation, to make any sort of impact and lasting company, the difference between you and your competitor cannot be incremental. “Me Me too” positioning is lost in the noise of today’s targeted marketing and corporate reach through inexpensive, but effective, use of Internet marketing.

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Differentiation Hosting Internet Naming 59

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 7, 2024

Moreover, such transparency is essential for investor relations and when seeking financial support through bank or internet loans , where clear financial records and projections are crucial for approval. This level of openness reassures investors about the management team’s competence in steering the company through ups and downs.

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Startup Forecast Reputation Differentiation 137

ConversionXL

JANUARY 18, 2022

Your brand is how you differentiate, build awareness , and sear your solution into customers’ minds so they think of you when that time comes. But what if your true mission is to “reduce the amount of boring content on the internet”? A few successful brands differentiate themselves with a brand moat. Image source.

Marketing 109

Marketing Social Media Non-Compete Audience 109

VC Cafe

APRIL 27, 2011

10 things VCs can do to differentiate themselves and provide more value to potential investments – based on feedback from dozens of entrepreneurs. Despite the VC’s obvious disadvantage in the early stages, marketing and differentiation of venture capital funds is limited today. Brand agencies can help with this.

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Venture Capital Differentiation Incubator Angel Investor 90

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 30, 2010

I’m very pleased today to announce that I invested, on behalf of GRP Partners, in Burstly alongside Rincon Venture Partners , an early stage VC in Southern California whith whom we love to work (and were our co-investors on RingRevenue ). What worked on the tethered Internet will not necessarily dominate in the mobile world.

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Mobile Management Southern California Application Development 282

Austin Startup

JULY 13, 2018

When I worked from home, it was hard to differentiate home from work. I imagined how I would provide all sit-to-stand desks , bouncy chairs, free coffee (& beer) and super fast internet. My dream has always been to work from home as a graphic designer, but little did I know, it’s not as great as it sounds. It was all the same.

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Software Review Austin Community Differentiation 48

Austin Startup

JULY 26, 2018

When I worked from home, it was hard to differentiate home from work. I imagined a comfortable yet professional setting, a dash of creativity, an array of sit-to-stand desks , bouncy chairs, free premium coffee (& beer) and super-fast reliable internet. It all blended together. There is also the power of positive reviews.

Software Review 48

Software Review Austin Community Differentiation 48

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Find partners or investors. How do they currently meet your target market’s needs, and how will you differentiate your product or services? basic infrastructural costs like phone and internet service, invoicing software, etc…. Find partners or investors. Business partners can come in many forms. Partnerships.

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Angel Investor Small Business Business Plan Intellectual Property 85

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

DECEMBER 12, 2011

I don’t care if the job description is “sit in that corner and work multi-variate differential equations.” You’re hiring a friend, a trusted partner, someone you’ll be spending 10 hours a day with for the foreseeable future. ” Everyone has to be able to communicate clearly. Here's a load of advice.

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Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

The Internet has certainly turned the traditional act of selling solutions into a commodity act. But, the Internet changed that job dramatically. Today’s marketing minded salesperson differentiates by upending the buying process and injecting a new way of thinking. photo credit: Paul Mayne via photo pin cc.

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Internet Cost Differentiation Sales 67

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

My partner Greg Bettinelli gave me the idea for the title of this post because he ran a breakout session at the Upfront Summit titled “How to Out Amazon, Amazon.” and a differentiated feel in terms of fabric, design, sustainability, etc. If your product can easily be copied, as soon as you are successful it will be. Not so much.

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Curation Los Angeles Differentiation Channel 296

crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 17, 2010

Like many small companies with limited marketing budgets, we are forced to work with the resources at hand, so creativity, partnering approaches, social media, and viral efforts tend to be our stock in trade. differentiation (can people tell it apart from other offerings?); Or right here on the good ol’ Internets?

Marketing 84

Marketing Startup Small Business Viral 84

Berkonomics

MAY 16, 2019

And within that slice of differentiation, to make any sort of impact and lasting company, the difference between you and your competitor cannot be incremental. “Me Me too” positioning is lost in the noise of today’s targeted marketing and corporate reach through inexpensive, but effective, use of Internet marketing.

Differentiation 48

Differentiation Agile Hosting Internet 48

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 1, 2017

This also requires a base critical mass, and real work to differentiate and convert users to paying customers. This is a very popular model today for Internet services, with monthly or yearly payments, in lieu of one higher up-front price. Price based on product costs plus margin. Price with recurring low subscription payments.

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Revenue Affiliate Advertising Retention 166

David Teten

JANUARY 28, 2019

My former Partner John Frankel of ff Venture Capital observes that 20 years ago, the defining movie of the generation was “Wall Street”. This is a topic we care a lot about, given HOF Capital’s long-term strategy for partnering with universities and my forthcoming book on “ hacking the university ”. “CEO is the new Analyst.”.

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Affiliate Connecticut Programming Community 60

ConversionXL

MARCH 13, 2019

Nike’s B2B arm, on the other hand, partners with select brick-and-mortar apparel retailers, including high-end boutiques for its limited edition sneakers and chains like Foot Locker for its popular Jordan line. Most have grown up around a technology (the Internet) that empowers them to research new topics more confidently.

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B2B eCommerce B2C Sales Cycle 130

abovethecrowd.com

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Fortunately, the rise of the Internet, and specifically Internet marketplace models, act as accelerants to the productivity benefits of the division of labour AND comparative advantage by reducing information asymmetry and increasing the likelihood of a perfect match with regard to the exchange of goods or services.

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Internet Matching Vertical Hosting 88

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2011

If you are not starting one yourself, the next best thing is joining one as a partner, or as an early employee. Here are some tips from his perspective and mine to stave off the summer “brain drain” and focus on the next step of employment or starting a whole new career as an entrepreneur: Create and control your Internet image.

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Startup Differentiation Networking Hiring 237

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2023

Even adding money won’t do it – you need to create a committed and engaged team and partners for marketing and sales, as well as production and distribution. You need a business model that provides a good return for you and your team, long-term growth, value to your customer, and differentiates you from competitors.

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Technical Review Government Agile Differentiation 201

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

The advent of the Internet completely changed the way people hitherto shopped. Ecwid’s ease of incorporation has come full circle and with the Jumpstart Reseller Program , Ecwid partners can sell the powerful ecommerce platform under their owning name and branding. Amazon Inc.

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eCommerce Web Programming Differentiation 100

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 23, 2011

In the late 90’s he saw the internet boom and helped start IronPlanet.com, a construction equipment marketplace that is nearing an IPO. At the time consumer internet venture capital was still suffering from the collapse of the Tech Bubble. The in invest in IT (Software + Internet + Healthcare). 16:35-19:35). 49:35-51:30).

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Vertical Curation Boston Burn Rate 265

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 3, 2010

If you are not starting one yourself, the next best thing is joining one as a partner, or being an early employee. Here are some tips from his perspective and mine to stave off the summer “brain drain” and focus on the next step or starting a whole new career as an entrepreneur: Create and control your Internet image.

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Search Startup Differentiation Networking 233

www.virtuosimedia.com

MARCH 8, 2012

Internet Security. Startup internet projects often arrive slightly buggy at first and if the entrepreneur didn’t take the time to research the market in advance, the product can be dead on arrival. If your presentation is compelling and detailed enough, you might be able to get them to become a full partner. PHP Tutorials.

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Technical Cofounder Cofounder Technical Review NDA 41

Ben's Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Parliament, “Ride On” Today we are announcing Shana Fisher as a new board partner at Andreessen Horowitz. She first became involved in the Internet when she downloaded Mosaic. After understanding the Internet, she became program manager at Microsoft. That’s not my competitive differentiation.”

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Early Stage Merger Differentiation Partner 73

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. I myself come from financial management and my partner comes from technology. We are in the web design / internet marketing space, an industry that usually sets up shop in cities throughout the U.S.

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Entrepreneur Technical Review Advertising PR 76

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 11, 2015

It’s about positioning your product as something that is truly useful, to differentiate it from competitors. As the Internet continues to play an important and prominent role in today’s businesses, virtual events have also become popular. The primary goal is to build a brand or business reputation. As Means for Hosting Virtual Events.

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Reputation B2B Campaign Web 100

The Equity Kicker

JULY 8, 2019

From around 2000, and perhaps coinciding with the need to work harder to win deals as opportunities dried up after the internet bubble burst, individual partners at VC firms began adding ‘helping CEOs win’ to their job descriptions. . Value add strategies make partners at VC firms more personally effective. Building platforms.

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Portfolio LP Venture Capital Partner 84