Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
New business owners are rightfully proud of the changes they bring to the market, so they readily admit that change is good. Yet these same entrepreneurs often quickly get set in their ways, and find themselves resisting changes to their own business, and begin to fear further customer change in their domain. Change is no longer seen as an opportunity, but as a big risk and cost.
YoungUpstarts
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
by Jason Mendelson and Brad Feld, co-authors of “ Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist “ So, you’ve got a brilliant idea and you’re ready to launch a company. You’re passionate and ready to act! But first comes the tricky part: securing funds to make your dream a reality. If you’re new to the concept of raising massive amounts of cash for a new business, it’s only natural to be unsure of how to proceed from here.
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Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
It was only a year ago that many in the Venture Capital industry were predicting that “winter was coming” and to be fair the author of this post was chief amongst them. Yet as we enter February 2017 the VC funding markets are booming, Snap, Inc has filed for its IPO, AppDynamics was just purchased for $3.7 billion by Cisco and the only winter that can be found is at the ski resorts following California’s epic snowy and rainy January.
deal architect
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
My innovation blog, New Florence, turns 12 next month. Across 5,000+ posts I have seen many patterns and memes, some of which have led to books like The New Polymath and Silicon Collar. It has also made me realize so.
Speaker: Nick Noreña, Innovation Coach and Advisor, Kromatic
Every startup and innovation project exists within an ecosystem that either helps or hurts that project. As innovation managers, we need to keep a pulse of that ecosystem and make sure we're helping those innovation projects we're managing every step of the way. In this webinar, Nick Noreña will walk through an Innovation Ecosystem Model that he and his team at Kromatic have developed to help investors, heads of product, teachers, and executives understand how they can best support innovation in
YoungUpstarts
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
by StormGeo Senior Meteorologist Dave Gorham. Unexpected events have a way of shining a bright light on a business’s greatest deficiency. Which begs the question: Why don’t some companies pinpoint those flaws before chunks of revenue fall by the wayside? That’s where a vulnerability assessment comes into play. The objective of this process — which should be a goal of any broad business continuity plan — is to establish a connection between safety and the continuation of your business, as wel
YFS Magazine
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
Have you ever wondered how you can make better business decisions? There is no other life hack with such long-lasting benefits for your business than this. This article The Key To Making Better Business Decisions appeared first in YFS Magazine.
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YFS Magazine
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
Approaching product packaging and design with an open mind and these 5 tips will help you nail your packaging strategy and entice customers. This article 5 Product Packaging And Design Tips For Startups appeared first in YFS Magazine.
YoungUpstarts
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
Are you looking for ways to improve your lead generation strategies? The internet makes it much easier, faster and more affordable to attract shoppers and customers who may be interested in what your business has to offer them. However, some businesses fare better than others when it comes to this type of activity. If your business is not getting the results you planned for from your lead generation activities, you should take note of the following tips: Education and Training.
Up and Running
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
Accessing capital to launch a business is brutal for entrepreneurs just starting out along the path. Traditional lenders will want collateral to back up a loan, like your home or some other asset of value. Most VCs and angel investors are looking to invest in individuals that have a proven track record of prior success. So, if you’re anything like me, your first startup will need to be self-funded and operated with a very lean budget.
YFS Magazine
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
Nothing changes until we change. We have to take a risk. Here's a look at four key principles you can use to start creating change in your life. This article 4 Key Truths About Changing Your Life appeared first in YFS Magazine.
SiliconHills
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
Austin-based OwnLocal announced its acquisition of Print2Web, a digital service provider to the newspaper industry, on Monday. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Print2Web, founded in 2001 in St. Petersburg, Florida, was one of the first companies to digitize print ads for newspapers. The company works with more than 450 newspapers and […] The post OwnLocal Acquires Print2Web appeared first on SiliconHills.
David Cohen
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
Last week, I attended my first Upfront Summit. I’m not a conference person – in fact, I generally try to stay away from them. However, this one was incredibly valuable and relevant to me. The curation of the people was incredible. I’m writing this post to just give a quick shout out to the entire Upfront team (and their sponsors ) for putting this event on.
SiliconHills
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
By LAURA LOREK Founder of Silicon Hills News The shortage of tech talent is acute in Austin and every U.S. city. The U.S. faces a shortage of as many as 21 million skilled workers by 2020 in manufacturing, energy, health care, technology, education and other fields, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. To […] The post Andela Connects Austin Tech Companies with Tech Talent in Africa appeared first on SiliconHills.
Hearpreneur
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
Share. This motivational video is for entrepreneurs startups and business owners. After Tom Brady won one of the most exciting Super Bowl victories. It was only right that we use his motivation in our business. He has a hunger and desire to prove himself which has fueled his success.
SiliconHills
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
Diversity in tech is one of the most pressing issues facing Austin’s technology industry and the technology industry as a whole. Getting more women and minorities involved in the technology industry is a key to innovation and growth of the overall ecosystem, said Preston James, one of the founding members of DivInc, a 12-week accelerator […] The post DivInc’s Spring 2017 Application Deadline is Friday appeared first on SiliconHills.
Jeff Hilimire
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
I turn 41 this month, which seemed ancient when I was in my 20’s but now I’m pretty good with it. I’ve been an entrepreneur for 20 years, which I do think is a long time. Being such an old dude <grin> I have watched a lot of friends reach highly successful positions at their companies. I have friends who are VP’s or SVP’s or CMO’s at large, Fortune 1000 companies.
Bryce Dot VC
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
Just as we’re running out of derivatives for “seed” and letters in the alphabet there’s a new funding trend emerging. Call it Bootstrap+, Fundstrapping or Series 1 and done, there seems to be a move towards simplifying the various funding schemes and getting down to the business of building a real business. In their funding announcement last week, the Text IQ team was careful to note their profitability.
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