Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Most entrepreneurs, and members of any small team, naively assume that the key to their success is hard work, dedication, and long hours in the business. In reality, their effectiveness is usually more related to how well they develop their work relationships with peers and business leaders. First they need to decipher correctly every relationship as a workship, friendship, or foe.
Hearpreneur
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Being in love is great. Being in love with your business, when you’re an entrepreneur, is even better. Waking up each morning knowing you are getting ready to do exactly what you love is more than most people could ever say about any “job” they have had. 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.
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Hunter Walker
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
Holiday weekend here in the US means links for you to read Playing Different (Stupider) Games The Other End Of The Valuation Stick [Kyle Harrison, Contrary Capital] – Kyle puts out a new essay (almost) every Saturday and I really enjoy his consistent and clear eyed POV on venture capital. There’s a group of us who I describe as “in the industry but not of the industry,” in the sense that we understand and embrace the jobs we have but don’t put everything about ventu
Duct Tape Marketing
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
How To Create The Life You Want In One Year written by Shawna Salinger read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Lisa McCarthy In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Lisa McCarthy, co-founder and CEO of the Fast Forward Group. Lisa has designed a groundbreaking system that’s already changed the lives of over 100,000 professionals across industries, from tech giants like Google and Amazon to financial institutions like JP Morgan Chase.
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
Board Effect
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Mission-driven organizations are using technology to make good things happen. But while technology can help deliver positive outcomes, it also brings problems, like the challenge of keeping information safe and secure. As a volunteer board member helping to make important decisions for your organization, you also have a vital role to play in security: making sure private information is kept safe, that stakeholder trust remains intact, and that your organization continues to deliver the services
Steve Blank
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
This post previously appeared in EIX. In the early stages of a startup your hypotheses about all the parts of your business model are your profound beliefs. Think of profound beliefs as “strong opinions loosely held.” You can’t be an effective founder or in the C-suite of a startup if you don’t hold any. Here’s how I learned why they were critical to successful customer development.
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Duct Tape Marketing
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Navigating the Performance Paradox written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Eduardo Briceño In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Eduardo Briceño. He is a global keynote speaker and facilitator who guides many of the world’s leading companies in developing cultures of learning and high performance.
Transformify
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Payroll processing is a complex and time-consuming task for many businesses. According to a survey conducted by Ceridian’s Future of Payroll Survey , “85% of companies have problems with their payroll technologies" Studies show that 63% of small business owners underestimate the time it takes to process payroll. Many found the task to be frustrating, complicated, and confusing.
YoungUpstarts
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
By keeping your mind on future plans and continuing to invest in and grow your home-based business, you can weather the impending storm and keep your business running strong. The post Tips For Your Home-Based Business To Survive A Recession appeared first on Young Upstarts.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
Creating the right company culture must be a top priority of every entrepreneur and business leader. Simply speaking, culture-driven businesses put their people first, and people make the business, rather than the other way around. Today’s business mantra must be “Take care of your people and they will take care of your customers.” Unfortunately, it’s easier said than done.
Duct Tape Marketing
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
Small Business Metrics to Track: Measuring Success The Right Way written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Are you tracking the right metrics that truly measure your definition of success? Many entrepreneurs and small business owners operate by gut feel, but that's not a reliable gauge of actual success. True progress isn't about being perpetually busy or keeping your phone buzzing.
deal architect
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
In this 98th episode (and 99th tomorrow) of Burning Platform, we host 3 Zoho global executives: Carla Garcia, Head of Latin America; Suvish Viswanathan. Head of Marketing for UK and EU and Ali Shabdar, Regional Director of MEA. Zoho announced.
YoungUpstarts
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Remote work is rising in popularity and it doesn’t show signs of slowing down. Companies should embrace the trend. The post Preparing For Cultural Shift: Remote Work Is Here To Stay appeared first on Young Upstarts.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Unfortunately, many of the business professionals I meet these days in my mentoring and consulting activities feel perennially stressed and out of control, versus calm and satisfied with their position. They realize that their productivity is suffering, as well as their health, but they don’t know what to do about it. In my experience, it’s all about work-life balance and enjoying the role.
Version One Ventures
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
It may not feel like it, but fall is upon us. Professionally, this is always a reflective time of year for me and today, it’s even more so as I entered the world of VC ten years ago. Ten years. Where does time fly? On my first “VC anniversary,” I wrote about how VC aligns with my core values of continuous learning, compassion, and freedom (which is why I love this work and career so much).
deal architect
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
In this 99th episode (and 98th yesterday) of Burning Platform, we host 3 Zoho global executives: Carla Garcia, Head of Latin America; Suvish Viswanathan. Head of Marketing for UK and EU and Ali Shabdar, Regional Director of MEA. Zoho announced.
YoungUpstarts
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
As students return to campus, their thoughts are focused on classes, study schedules, grades, and (let’s be real) some fun stuff too. Bestselling author Robert L. Dilenschneider explains why they should also think about honing their influence — and shares some tips for getting started. The post Influence Is The Ultimate Life Skill. Here’s How College Students Can Start Building It Now. appeared first on Young Upstarts.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
In business, the only thing that counts is results, not how hard people work or how many hours they put in. Have you noticed in your startup or around your office that some people are always at work and busy, but others seems to consistently get more done? Studies of software teams, for example, show differences as great as ten to one in productivity between working team members.
Brandanew
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Earlier this week we spoke to children’s book authors, Balveen Singh, Shachi Kaushik, and Dushyant Wadivkar on parenting tips to engage diaspora kids. The Likhawat panel of authors spoke from personal experiences, and had tips to go beyond reading as well. Toddler parents, Balveen and Dushyant talked about parenting responsibilities and how juggling many things […] The post Likhawat: Children’s book authors share parenting tips to engage diaspora kids!
deal architect
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
As we have moved to virtual briefings, I have increasingly been excerpting short video segments (with permission) as part of my Analyst Cam series. For all the noise around Generative AI, I have not seen many use cases which would.
YoungUpstarts
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
It can be difficult and daunting to enter real estate investing. Zain Jaffer offers a few key tips to help you get started in real estate. The post How To Get Started In Real Estate Investing appeared first on Young Upstarts.
The Startup Magazine
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
Launching a business is a pivotal moment in an entrepreneur’s journey. Beyond the culmination of hard work, it represents the transformation of an idea into a tangible entity. While it’s a moment of pride, it’s also a time of heightened responsibility—ensuring the launch maximizes reach and sets a positive trajectory for the business.
Brandanew
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Indo-Fijian children’s book author Balveen Singh grew up in the United States and almost never saw her life represented in media. In this episode of Kitabi Qisse, Balveen shares parenting tips to encourage young readers through books and activities! As a mom, Balveen was excited to create a unique bilingual picture book to inspire her […] The post Kitabi Qisse: Balveen Singh Shares Parenting Tips To Encourage Young Readers appeared first on Peerbagh.
ReadWriteStart
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
The world of digital agencies is dynamic and ever-evolving. And in 2023, many agency owners are tightening their belts and battening down the hatches as a recession looms. As the owner of such an agency, you can leverage various tax strategies to optimize your financial situation. Several avenues are available to savvy business owners, from investing in tax-advantaged assets like websites to hiring family members under a family management company.
OnlyOnce
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
I wrote a colorfully-named post years ago called Onboarding vs. Waterboarding , which detailed out some of the general principles around onboarding new employees that our companies have used over the years. A few weeks back, one of our clients and fellow CEOs of a Series C Ed:Tech company asked me for tips on onboarding senior executives, and some of what I said varied from or built on that earlier post.
The Startup Magazine
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
As a business, you should do everything in your power to make your customers trust you. Whether you run a healthy food business or a clothing store, customer trust is important as it will ensure customers continue to come back to use your business, which will help you maintain a great reputation and regular sales. Photo by energepic.com via Pexels If you are unsure of how to maximize customer trust, here are some tips.
Mike Michalowicz
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
Summer is coming to a close, and for some, it means a big ramp-up into the old routine and the hustle and bustle that goes along with it. But wait! Take a moment to look at how you’re jumping back into things. Is the old normal good enough? The best thing you can do for yourself and your business is to get organized. I know, say it ain’t so.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The post The Promise and Potential of AI x Blockchain appeared first on Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Gust
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Taking in angel or venture money requires a setting of an entrepreneur’s expectations that may come as a shock at least at first. From the moment such an investor looks seriously at your company, the investor or VC partner is thinking of the end game, the ultimate sale of the company or even of an eventual initial public offering. There is no middle ground.
This is going to be BIG.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Apparently, this doesn’t just happen in cartoons. People often ask me for advice on fundraising, generating deal flow, hiring, increasing visibility , triathlons, babies, etc.--a really wide range of stuff. This post isn’t meant as a criticism of anyone for doing so. It’s just meant to share some transparency around how to best get me and, I think, others to engage.
VC Cafe
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
It’s a bit crazy to think that even a year ago, the term ‘generative AI’ was not exactly on everyone’s lips. ChatGPT, and to a large extent LLMs, burst into the scene only in November 2022 (after many years of research). Large language models (LLMs) have not only transformed the activities performed by computers but have also fundamentally altered the core nature of human-computer engagement.
Hearpreneur
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
This motivational video is to help CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners start the week off inspired to become great.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
The post Introducing Generative Europe — Starting in Paris appeared first on Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Reid Hoffman
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
This speech was originally delivered by Reid Hoffman in English on September 8, 2023 at the Bologna Business School at the University of Bologna, the oldest university in the Western world. I’ve used AI—no human editing—to translate this speech into over 100 languages. View those versions here. Thank you for the kind introduction, Professor Manca.
crowdSPRING Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Explore brand positioning strategies through head-to-head brand comparisons, and discover how small businesses can effectively adopt these approaches.
Duct Tape Marketing
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
Weekend Favs September 2 written by Shawna Salinger read more at Duct Tape Marketing My weekend blog post routine includes posting links to a handful of tools or great content I ran across during the week. I don’t go into depth about the finds, but I encourage you to check them out if they sound interesting. The photo in the post is a favorite for the week from an online source or one I took on the road.
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