Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 14, 2021
I’m a very logical guy, so I still fondly remember when new solutions and technologies started trends on the basis of their logical strengths. In today’s world, it seems that emotion, not logic, sparks the new trends that become culture, and drives our devotion or disappointment in new products and brands. How does an entrepreneur best deal with that environment?
ConversionXL
MARCH 17, 2021
From long sales cycles to trying to stand out from the sea of sameness, B2B companies face an uphill battle from the start. While thousands of B2B organizations struggle, plenty are able to develop long-term success. So what does it take? I recently surveyed and interviewed over 200+ B2B executives, marketing & sales leaders to find out exactly what challenges they currently face and what they are doing to overcome them.
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Up and Running
MARCH 15, 2021
Tax preparation is a crucial part of any new business. You’ll be working your way through a host of tasks, like completing your IRS registration, looking for clients, pricing your services, and most importantly, choosing the right tax software. You might be tempted to stick to tried and tested methods to file your taxes, like a pre-installed application on your desktop.
Board Effect
MARCH 15, 2021
Diversity and inclusion are important Issues for all organizations to consider, and they’re especially important for nonprofit organizations because of how closely nonprofits are connected with their communities. If your board is willing to make a commitment to diversity and inclusion , you’ll find that it will pay off big as it leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes.
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
Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 15, 2021
As a member of an angel investment group for years, I’m sometimes surprised to see founders with a good technical business case get rejected for funding, while others seem to have a hidden quality that gives them credibility to be fundable despite some missing elements. Investors often chalk this up to inbred charisma or charm, but I’ve often wondered if could be a learned skill.
Duct Tape Marketing
MARCH 16, 2021
Pivoting To Win With Former NFL Player Jordan Babineaux written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Jordan Babineaux. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Jordan Babineaux. Jordan transitioned from nearly a decade playing in the NFL to become a sports broadcaster, serial entrepreneur, and business executive.
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deal architect
MARCH 14, 2021
In the 34th (today) and 35th (tomorrow) episode of the series we have Brad Feld, Founding Partner, Foundry Group and Ian Hathaway who leads the global ecosystems business at Techstars, In the episode below, they discuss their book, The Startup.
Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 17, 2021
If you have had some success in a business, I’m sure you bristle just like I do when someone says “You were just lucky…” I’m a strong believer that we all make our own luck, which means that the harder we work, the luckier we get. In reality, “hard work” is just a catch-all term for a list of principles that good entrepreneurs follow, allowing them to work smarter and improve their odds of success.
Duct Tape Marketing
MARCH 18, 2021
A Roadmap To Financial Success And Fulfillment written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with John Lee Dumas. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview John Lee Dumas. John is the founder and host of the award-winning podcast Entrepreneurs on Fire. He’s the creator of The Freedom Journal: Accomplish Your #1 Goal in 100 Days, and he has his first upcoming book launching called The Common Path to Uncommon Success: A Roadmap to Financia
Board Effect
MARCH 17, 2021
If you’re like most people, checking your email is part of your morning routine. With the average person getting over 246 emails per day , there’s a lot of information to sift through. While you’re probably get a fair number of spam and social emails, statistics show that as of 2019, over 128 of those emails are business-related. It’s nice to be so connected, but too much information isn’t necessarily better than having limited communication.
deal architect
MARCH 15, 2021
In the 34th (yesterday) and 35th (today) of the series we have Brad Feld, Founding Partner, Foundry Group and Ian Hathaway who leads the global ecosystems business at Techstars, In this episode, they discuss new opportunities they are investing in,
Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 13, 2021
Once you are able to achieve some real “traction” with your business (paying customers, revenue stream), it may seem the time to relax a bit, but in fact this is the point where many founders start to flounder. All the skills and instincts you needed to get to this level can actually start working against you, and you can fail to scale. Investors often say that successfully navigating the early stages of a startup requires lots of street smarts, guts, and luck.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
MARCH 16, 2021
After one of the most chaotic years in recent memory, e-commerce business owners are ready to hit the ground running. While the pandemic isn’t over just yet, there’s evidence that real economic recovery will begin sometime this year. Businesses wanting to take advantage of closer-to-normal consumer demand will need to get ready. Using a combination of market knowledge, tried-and-true business strategies and experimentation, any e-commerce startup can drive more sales and attract new customers th
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 16, 2021
In this article, we have gathered the most important tools that can be helpful to increase the productivity of your company when people work from home. The post 7 Solutions To Use For Efficient Remote Work appeared first on Young Upstarts.
deal architect
MARCH 17, 2021
As we have moved to virtual vendor briefings, I have increasingly been excerpting short video segments (with permission from vendors), as part of my Analyst Cam series. Ben Stewart, VP of Product Strategy and Dave Mofars, VP of Product Marketing.
Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 19, 2021
As an angel investor in new startups, I’ve long believed that investors invest in people, not ideas. But the magic that makes one entrepreneur stand out over others is hard to quantify – yet we all recognize it when we see it. In my view, it starts with your communication of real personal values , and ends your focus on results. In fact, these same attributes also bound your leadership skills.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
MARCH 14, 2021
For a long time, marketing and branding have been seen as the antithesis of authenticity. Indeed, from a business’s point of view crafting an image, that provided the perfect visage was the main aim. However, with the advent of digital tech, and social media things have changed – a lot. No longer are potential customers impressed by how well a business bamboozles them into buying into the hype around their product or brand.
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 18, 2021
One of the only things standing in the way of a truly equal and non-discriminatory future, however, is the subtle discriminations that continue to persist in every facet of the modern workplace. The post How To Identify And Prevent Disability Discrimination In The Workplace appeared first on Young Upstarts.
deal architect
MARCH 13, 2021
Larry Ellison is one enterprise software exec I have not spent much time with. Oh, I have seen plenty of Oracle OpenWorld and other keynotes. I mean in a small group setting. He has always let Ray Lane or Charles.
ReadWriteStart
MARCH 16, 2021
Startup entrepreneurs are fueled by ambition. They often want to grow as quickly as possible, and that means relentlessly marketing the business and flexibly adapting to new information. Growth hacking depends on your ability to make changes to your marketing and sales strategies on the fly, gradually inching closer to a “perfect system.” And at the center of that system is a solid conversion optimization strategy. .
The Startup Magazine
MARCH 17, 2021
Marketing is an essential element for any successful business. The reason behind this is that marketing is a tool for growth. Businesses grow not just because of the excellence of their products, but by how well they are known. Reputation, brand recall, brand loyalty, and uniqueness are all addressed by a great marketing plan, which includes several marketing strategies.
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 15, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a huge shift in the way that businesses and attendees approach events and trade shows, with both short- and long-term impacts. The post How COVID-19 Has Changed The Trade Show Industry appeared first on Young Upstarts.
Feld Thoughts
MARCH 19, 2021
I no longer subscribe to many daily email newsletters, but I’ve kept a few. My favorite to wake up to is Ryan Holiday’s The Daily Stoic. Today’s headline was It’s Possible to Tune These Things Out but it linked to an older post titled The True Power Behind Stoic “Indifference”. At morning coffee a while ago, Amy and I had a long conversation about the phrase “I don’t care.” I struggled to explain what I was trying to say and how it was often misunderstood when
YFS Magazine
MARCH 15, 2021
As the world turns the corner on a global health crisis, business owners look forward to economic recovery and sustainable business growth.
The Startup Magazine
MARCH 14, 2021
The openness of the internet poses the biggest threat to privacy during internet communication. Transmitting messages over the internet in any form, including email, which is the oldest mode of electronic communication across the internet, launched for the first time 50 years ago in 1971, is fraught with hacking risks. Despite the technological advancements that have eased communication methods, the threat of interception remains as a threat to email privacy.
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 16, 2021
Sarah Y. Tse, author of "7 Years on the Front Line" shares some important business lessons she's learned throughout my professional journey. The post Advice For Young Start-Ups: Some Lessons On Hiring, Boundaries, Expectations, And Trust appeared first on Young Upstarts.
Feld Thoughts
MARCH 16, 2021
Like many people, I’m currently deep in SPACland. I’ve been writing privately about it a lot but have now crossed over into a zone where I feel like writing more publicly about it. When Jason and I wrote the first edition Venture Deals in 2011, we built off a series of 30+ blog posts we wrote in 2005 about Term Sheets. It’s fun to explore them for historical reference since Jack Bauer plays a major part in the posts.
YFS Magazine
MARCH 15, 2021
Self-sabotaging behavior usually happens when you have a subconscious belief that conflicts with your conscious desires.
The Startup Magazine
MARCH 14, 2021
The best business ideas boast a unique theory that assists individuals to make profits. Such an idea is centered on an exceptional service or product that’s offered with the aim of helping an entrepreneur secure financial gain. In general, a promising business idea should be profitable, unique, problem-solving and innovative. However, as time changes, the market also experiences significant adjustments.
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 15, 2021
If you believe that SEO is the right choice for you as a side hustle, consider this advice from SEO expert Nick Valle. The post Why You Should Avoid SEO As A Side Hustle If You Need Money Now appeared first on Young Upstarts.
Feld Thoughts
MARCH 15, 2021
$avvy , the latest movie that Amy and I helped underwrite, is now out. It’s another movie from Robin Hauser and Finish Line Features. $avvy investigates the historical, cultural, and societal norms around women and money. This documentary questions why women often take a backseat to their finances. Interviews with business and financial experts like Carrie Schwab, Farnoosh Torabi, Sallie Krawcheck, and Haley Sacks (aka Mrs.
YFS Magazine
MARCH 16, 2021
If you're thinking about going the angel route, here are five critical things to know about the process that can lead to a successful round.
The Startup Magazine
MARCH 14, 2021
Startup companies face challenges that are different from those faced by established businesses, especially when it comes to marketing. One difference between marketing a startup and an established brand is that consumers are getting to know the brand story and the product simultaneously. Given that the product may still be in development, the marketer also needs to be agile and ready to respond to unexpected obstacles with an early startup marketing strategy.
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 14, 2021
When determining how to send money to Australia, you should consider which best suits your needs. Here are various options. The post Best Options For Sending Money To Australia appeared first on Young Upstarts.
David Cohen
MARCH 17, 2021
Brad Feld and I recently chatted with Maëlle Gavet who is the CEO of Techstars. I really encourage you to get to know her by listening in to hear more about where Techstars is headed in the future. Maëlle has only been in the job for about two months , and I have to say I’m way more excited about what she brings to the table than I was on her first day.
YFS Magazine
MARCH 16, 2021
Does anyone even read introductions anymore? Well, I guess we’re about to find out.
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