Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Every technical entrepreneur is an early adopter of technology, so naturally they build things with people like themselves in mind. Early adopters may be the most vocal, and easy to sign up, but your technology assessment panel must include customers from the early majority, late majority, and even technology laggards.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2022

Large corporations and conglomerates, the engines of growth and vitality in the twentieth century, have lost their edge and their image. Existing technologies have been “commoditized” globally. New emerging manufacturing technologies (e.g., New goldmine of innovations and technology. Marty Zwilling.

Artificial Inteligence 315

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Of course it helps to have innovative technologies before you start building a business. If you have been working alone, perfecting your idea, with no new business track record, your best strategy is to license the technology to a company or team with real business startup experience. Commercialization requires infrastructure.

Technical Review 391

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

They overtly set out to create the future as a mission distinctly separate from their performance engine of today. The future needs to be treated as today by a team and a process that is insulated from interference, but empowered to draw on necessary performance engine resources. Sponsor experiments and measure like new investments.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 22, 2023

Even here, Elon Musk faced this issue with Tesla, needing a support ecosystem as well as new technology. Silicon Valley’s conventional model is to integrate local experienced engineering, product development, and marketing people for the big push. Build for sustainability and resilience, as well as growth.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2022

On the other hand, if you are into solar technologies, there is probably an advantage to being in Arizona or a similar location. When it comes to the technology ecosystem, clusters are vital. That extra two months spent traveling to fundraise is two months falling behind. It decreases your odds of being bought.

Las Vegas 309

Las Vegas Silicon Valley Arizona Montana 309

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 8, 2023

I particularly find lack of validation to be true for people who fall in love with a new technology, without giving thought to any specific problem it solves, or the infrastructure challenges implied. Start with a real problem, rather than a technology or solution looking for a problem. Evaluate alternatives that are now available.

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Technical Review Stealth Social Media Search 300

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

In my experience, developers can be so committed to a technology, such as hydrogen engines for cars, such that they may be unwilling to change as the business pivots for market reasons. In this context, accountability for a successful engine will never happen. Document plans and progress, with checkpoints.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and highlight several videos, podcasts, or eBooks of you and your technology. Don’t forget basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) so search engines improve your ranking. They will exit quickly. Show evidence of your expertise.

Internet 294

Internet Web Affiliate Advertising 294

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Exchanging your services for services is possible with legal counsel, accountants, engineers, and even sales people. Apply for contests and business grants. Join a startup incubator.

Intellectual Property 341

Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 341

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Every technical entrepreneur is an early adopter of technology, so naturally they build things with people like themselves in mind. Early adopters may be the most vocal, and easy to sign up, but your technology assessment panel must include customers from the early majority, late majority, and even technology laggards.

Technical Review 240

Technical Review Restful Engineer Technology 240

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2023

On the Internet, I am wary of one more search engine provider, clones of existing social-media sites, and yet another new dating site. Things such as driver-less cars and new medicines are far more than a technology challenge. You need a big differentiator in these arenas. Products requiring changes to government regulations.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

For instance, I find that tech entrepreneurs are often so blinded by their shiny new technology that they fail to anticipate the infrastructure and political changes which gate the business. If I suggest your technology needs validation in the market before scaling, it’s fair to ask how long and how expensive that test could be.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2020

Even here, Elon Musk faced this issue with Tesla, needing a support ecosystem as well as new technology. Silicon Valley’s conventional model is to integrate local experienced engineering, product development, and marketing people for the big push. Build for sustainability and resilience, as well as growth.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 29, 2022

Here are the key parameters that can swing the pendulum: Engineers have an uncontrollable ability to add more features. I like it in many cases, since it is action-oriented, helps streamline and decrease product development time and costs, and focuses the product and the firm on customer needs rather than technology.

Marketing 302

Marketing Technical Review Cost Product Development 302

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2022

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Exchanging your services for services is possible with legal counsel, accountants, engineers, and even sales people. Apply for contests and business grants.

Intellectual Property 261

Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator Bootstrapping 261

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 27, 2019

My simple answer is that they keep their focus on customers, rather than technology. They present a convincing story that every entrepreneur has the same potential, but most get sidetracked and bogged down by their technology, competitors, and internal organization. Practice continuous bar-raising for your talent pool.

Global 308

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

Of course it helps to have innovative technologies before you start building a business. If you have been working alone, perfecting your idea, with no new business track record, your best strategy is to license the technology to a company or team with real business startup experience. Commercialization requires infrastructure.

Technical Review 215

Technical Review Intellectual Property Early Stage Global 215

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

On the other hand, if you are into solar technologies, there is probably an advantage to being in Arizona or a similar location. When it comes to the technology ecosystem, clusters are vital. That extra two months spent traveling to fundraise is two months falling behind. It decreases your odds of being bought.

Las Vegas 243

Las Vegas Silicon Valley Arizona Montana 243

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2014

It may not be as sexy, but starting a new business that builds on an existing technology or business model is usually less risky than introducing that ultimate new disruptive technology. There is always time later for your next startup, using that disruptive technology of your dreams.

Technology 259

Technology Entrepreneur Business Model Social Media 259

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and highlight several videos, podcasts, or eBooks of you and your technology. Don’t forget basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) so search engines improve your ranking. They will exit quickly. Show evidence of your expertise.

Affiliate 221

Affiliate Advertising Technical Review Social Network 221

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2019

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Exchanging your services for services is possible with legal counsel, accountants, engineers, and even sales people. Apply for contests and business grants. Join a startup incubator.

Finance 320

Finance Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 320

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Every technical entrepreneur is an early adopter of technology, so naturally they build things with people like themselves in mind. Early adopters may be the most vocal, and easy to sign up, but your technology assessment panel must include customers from the early majority, late majority, and even technology laggards.

Technical Review 259

Technical Review Entrepreneur Restful Engineer 259

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

On the Internet, I am wary of one more search engine provider, clones of existing social-media sites, and yet another new dating site. Things such as driver-less cars and new medicines are far more than a technology challenge. You need a big differentiator in these arenas. Products requiring changes to government regulations.

New York City 315

New York City Silicon Valley Startup Bootstrapping 315

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2020

As a hardware engineer, you already know the value, importance, and layout of a spec to keep you focused, but you may not be so familiar with the key elements of a business plan, and the way to use it to support and add credibility to your hardware solution. Use non-fuzzy terms to quantify customer value.

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Business Plan Product Intellectual Property Elevator Pitch 423

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

If your strength is technology, find a partner who can complement you with marketing and financial skills. In business, I always say that two heads (or more) are better than one. Each of these allies will also bring their own network, growing yours, and multiplying your power and growth.

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Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Angel Investor Incubator 261

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 16, 2023

Indeed, while the rules and technologies for lead generation have changed, Forrester and other experts still see it as the most effective way for businesses with limited budgets to maximize their return on marketing investment (ROI). It’s also one of the most accountable, with in-depth data provided by search engines about performance.

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Lead Generation SEM Viral Marketing 285

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Even though I love technology, I always cringe when an entrepreneur starts his pitch by touting his new technology. He has forgotten that new technologies are perceived by most customers as causing more pain than the problems they hope to eliminate. Let me be clear – technology and market-driven need not be mutually exclusive!

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Technology Marketing Startup Engineer 252

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Conglomerates, which were the engines of growth and vitality in the twentieth century, have proven themselves unable to innovate, and have a tarnished public image due to financial woes and poor management. Most now routinely buy startups for new technology and new products. Large corporations have lost their ability to innovate.

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North America Incubator Initial Public Offering Exit Strategy 320

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 12, 2017

Even though I love technology, I always cringe when an entrepreneur starts an angel investor pitch to me by touting his new technology. They have forgotten that new technologies are perceived by most customers as causing more pain than the problems they eliminate. Focus on user pain points. Keep it simple and easy to use.

Technology 133

Technology Angel Investor Software Engineer 133

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 24, 2013

He and many other experts believe that the Semantic Web will act more like a personal assistant than a search engine. Technology environment savvy. He calls his dream the ‘Semantic Web’ (or Web 3.0), meaning it understands user context. Siri is a step in this direction, but still has very limited learning and context sensing abilities.

Semantic 245

Semantic Web Software Review Entrepreneur 245

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Every technical entrepreneur is an early adopter of technology, so naturally they build things with people like themselves in mind. Early adopters may be the most vocal, and easy to sign up, but your technology assessment panel must include customers from the early majority, late majority, and even technology laggards.

Technical Review 120

Technical Review Customer Restful Technology 120

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 18, 2014

Of course, it helps to have innovative technologies before you start building a business. If you have been working alone, perfecting your idea, with no new business track record, your best strategy is to license the technology to a company or team with real business experience. Truly disruptive technologies carry an extra burden.

Technical Review 266

Technical Review Intellectual Property Early Stage Global 266

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Even though I love technology, I always cringe when an entrepreneur starts his pitch by touting his new technology. He has forgotten that new technologies are perceived by most customers as causing more pain than the problems they hope to eliminate. Let me be clear – technology and market-driven need not be mutually exclusive!

Technology 239

Technology Customer Engineer Software 239

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 5, 2016

All too often as a startup investor, I hear the term “disruptive technology” from an entrepreneur, played like a trump card that should override any other potential business qualms. In fact, most investors avoid disruptive technologies as extremely risky, with long waits for a payback. Relate emphatically to the customer.

Technology 120

Technology Non-Compete Business Model .Net 120

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

Large corporations and conglomerates, the engines of growth and vitality in the twentieth century, have lost their edge and their image. Existing technologies have been “commoditized” globally. New emerging manufacturing technologies (e.g., New goldmine of innovations and technology. Marty Zwilling.

Entrepreneur 263

Entrepreneur Offshore Merger Technical Review 263

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

Large corporations and conglomerates, the engines of growth and vitality in the twentieth century, have lost their edge and their image. Existing technologies have been “commoditized” globally. New emerging manufacturing technologies (e.g., New goldmine of innovations and technology. Marty Zwilling.

Offshore 139

Offshore Merger Technical Review Distribution 139