Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 27, 2016

Even though the color of their money is always green, all startup investors are not the same. Struggling entrepreneurs are often so happy to get a funding offer that they neglect the recommended reverse due diligence on the investors. The only successful entrepreneur-investor relationships are win-win ones.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Green ketchup, bottled water for pets, airport security “action figures”, yogurt shampoo – there have been some pretty epic product failures over the years. And according to Bloomberg , 8 out of 10 entrepreneurs who start businesses fail within the first 18 months. By Malcolm Stewart, CEO of YouEye. Innovation involves risk.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Those were the messages from the two latest guests on Entrepreneurs are Everywhere , my radio show on Sirius XM Channel 111. Clips from their interviews are below, but first a word about the show: Entrepreneurs are Everywhere airs Thursdays at 1 pm Pacific, 4 pm Eastern on Sirius XM Channel 111. I think it’s just entrepreneurs.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 14, 2020

As an advisor to entrepreneurs and active angel investor, I often get questions about the realism of the Shark Tank TV series, compared to professional investor negotiations. Yet the process is eerily realistic, and every entrepreneur can glean some important lessons. There is no substitute for knowing your business.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 7, 2017

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1 – I Have a Dream. I was the first social entrepreneur in the coffee world. Greene, Land Carroll & Blair PC ! #20 Floralux is what makes our Restore Gel green. Each story is different though the reasons may be the same.

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SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 20, 2007

LA is a vibrant community with a rich network of angels that fund early stage companies, lots of VCs, easy access to big media, lots of innovation in media, mobile content, games, green, health care, and many, many others. Product Manager Entrepreneur Mark Geller SEO for Startups Startup Version 1.0

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

The Strengths and Weaknesses of Your Leadership Style | Entrepreneur by Gwen Moran – crowdspring.co/1ccCc0G. Entrepreneur PSA – Advertising Businesses are Hard | Seth’s Blog - crowdspring.co/1aHHgHS. Entrepreneur PSA – Advertising Businesses are Hard | Seth’s Blog - crowdspring.co/1aHHgHS.

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Up and Running

JUNE 13, 2018

But throughout your career as an entrepreneur, you’re going to need to prioritize healthy stress management. SCORE is a great place to get paired with a mentor that will match your needs and goals. You can also listen to podcasts about entrepreneurs, which is a great activity for when you’re driving or spending time at home.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 10, 2015

As an advisor to entrepreneurs and active angel investor, I often get questions about the realism of the Shark Tank TV series, compared to professional investor negotiations. Yet the process is eerily realistic, and every entrepreneur can glean some important lessons. There is no substitute for knowing your business.

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Hunter Walker

MARCH 27, 2017

Potentially the best founder <> fund matches come when both parties are clear about what needs to still be proven out -and- the venture investor has some ability to assist the founder in de-risking. Kirsten Green , Forerunner Ventures : “Customer risk….we We’ve taken all of these risks at one point or another.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 29, 2024

How to Be an Entrepreneur in 2024: 15 Tactics Revealed written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Paul Cheek, a serial tech-preneur, educator, and software engineer. It's like entrepreneurs have goals.

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 4, 2015

We asked some CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business owners about how they named their company and this is what they had to say. I’m a very open and honest entrepreneur and wanted the same for my company so I named it FreeConferenceCall.com. Coming up with a name for your business is just as important as the business idea itself.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 5, 2019

but in some cases, they match other bio-based products, and even, in some cases, they match the protection of chemical products. It was a great accomplishment; the ponds were a beautiful green with algae. We didn’t expect that they would come close to products currently on the market?—?but It’s hard and takes a lot of work.

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 13, 2020

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- To build a community. Photo Credit: Sheryl Green. Thanks to Sheryl Green, Sheryl Green Speaks ! #3- So I started my business, not because I had always wanted to be an entrepreneur, but for survival purposes.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 3, 2019

Being in love with your business, when you’re an entrepreneur, is even better. 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. We asked some entrepreneurs what they loved about “being their own boss.”. #1-

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Hearpreneur

MAY 27, 2022

Here are the various ways entrepreneurs and business owners stay motivated in business. #1- The one habit that I think makes me more productive and motivated as an entrepreneur is having a fixed morning routine I do when I wake up that excites and energizes me. It excites me, it provides me with a buzz that cannot be matched.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 24, 2014

In case you haven’t noticed, green – both the idea and the color – has become a prevalent theme in today’s advertising culture. Taking green to the next level, DIY-ers and small-business owners have put to use a way of creating signage with moss. It’s the perfect match for farmers and retailers of organic products.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 11, 2016

As an advisor to entrepreneurs and active angel investor, I often get questions about the realism of the Shark Tank TV series, compared to professional investor negotiations. Yet the process is eerily realistic, and every entrepreneur can glean some important lessons. There is no substitute for knowing your business.

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Up and Running

JULY 2, 2014

Now, if you’re a savvy investor or entrepreneur, I’m sure your jaw just dropped as you read that. Now, if you’re a savvy investor or entrepreneur, I’m sure your jaw just dropped as you read that. Please add to it in the comments if you have other tips for entrepreneurs! We had stars in our eyes and excitement in our bellies.

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pandodaily.com

JULY 18, 2012

Next → Why Content Favors the Old (Entrepreneur). And getting to know entrepreneurs for fifteen years– seeing what worked or didn’t for them– has certainly been helpful too. It’s funny: Many people argue young entrepreneurs are so effective because they can blow up industries. Get Tickets.

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Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- Almost by accident. Photo Credit: Adam Greene. Thanks to Adam Greene, Cuddle Clones ! #3- Like most entrepreneurs, I noticed something unattractive that could be improved. Each story is different though the reasons may be the same.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Even though these last few years have not been great financially for entrepreneurs, it always helps to look at the cup as half full, rather than half empty. Here are a few of the many things that entrepreneurs should be thankful for this holiday season, to keep the challenges in perspective: The economy continues to rebound.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 27, 2018

Here are three tips for you based on my discussions with entrepreneurs who have come before you: Take Time to Understand the Needs and Expectations of Your Customers. and the qualities that make them a good match to you. . Understand your prospects’ business, their m.o.,

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2010

I think it’s time for job sites with real matching algorithms, to proactively “txt message” you in real time about perfect company matches. Tags: entrepreneur startup opportunities business. Finding a job with a creative resume and blasting it to all comers hasn’t changed in 40 years. Those possibilities are endless.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 18, 2012

It’s always satisfying to see good ideas get traction, and even more exciting to see entrepreneurs being rewarded for their hard work. This online service matches up people looking to rent out their space as a vacation rental. by Paul Brooks, Phone.com. AirBnB (Launched 2008). Turntable.fm (Launched 2011).

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 29, 2013

We will open our network of successful entrepreneurs and investors to offer invaluable experiences to you. Many of our mentors are entrepreneurs who have built, from scratch, a successful business. Some entrepreneurs come from a history of winning business plan competitions. Have we built a SOLUTION that matches that problem?

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Jeff Hilimire

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

This one will be called, The Culture Turnaround , and unlike books 1 – 3 (which focused on leading like an entrepreneur , leading during a crisis , and building a great team ), this one will focus on building what I’m calling an Undeniable Culture. She dominated her next match and the one after that. Simple, yes.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 12, 2013

And Greg was a perfect match for all of these. We both wanted to build a practice that would make Los Angeles proud but where we would travel tirelessly to other locations to make investments in the best entrepreneurs wherever they were. Quantitative & analytical. Natural mentors – a desire to help. Community builders.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Are you fighting about whether a button should be green or blue or are you fighting about whether or not you want to raise money? But if it were just about complimentary skill set matching it wouldn’t be very hard. Ask yourself: When we fight do we get over it quickly and respectfully? What Are You Fighting About? What are your values?

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ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

The Journal claimed that thousands of startup entrepreneurs have turned to companies such as Startup Compass , G-Score , and BOSI , to "assess their young companies, based on an analysis of comparable data from their peers." (In Babson's Greene warned that "Abnormality might be [a startup's] competitive advantage." Infocaptor.

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ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Sometimes even the most dedicated, uber-competent entrepreneur doesn’t have everything it takes to ensure startup success. Kaviani co-founded CoFoundersLab less than tw Shahab o years ago with the aim of bringing entrepreneurs together to launch startups. You need the right personality match to get through the dark days together.

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ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

The Journal claimed that thousands of startup entrepreneurs have turned to companies such as Startup Compass , G-Score , and BOSI , to "assess their young companies, based on an analysis of comparable data from their peers." (In Babson's Greene warned that "Abnormality might be [a startup's] competitive advantage." Goodman agrees.

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genylabs.typepad.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

The Changing Face of Entrepreneurs. The Connected World of Entrepreneurs. Entrepreneur Magazine Blog. The letters and numbers you entered did not match the image. NPR Marketplace: Businesses save off green incentives. Business Week: Twitter for Entrepreneurs: 20 to Follow: Steve King. Disclosure Policy.

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Genuine VC

JULY 10, 2012

There are essentially two distinct basic strategies for startup entrepreneurs to raise a seed round of capital: Subscription approach – An entrepreneur sets a structure (usually a convertible note) and recruits individual angel investors who subscribe to the round, all without a term-driving lead investor.

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The Next Web

AUGUST 1, 2012

I asked a panel of successful young entrepreneurs the following question: What’s an offbeat strategy for getting your new product into swag bags, mags, etc.? We had the opportunity to provide product to a charity run by a Greg Jennings, a wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers. Aaron Schwartz , Modify Watches.

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ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Analyze your content for relevancy and clarity, figure out if it matches user needs, do usability testing and analyze user paths/journeys on your site. In this test red kicked greens butt and converted 21% better (orange was not tested): Image: Hubspot. Great services for entrepreneurs – both easy to use.

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ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

If some of the specs are lower compared to the competition, point out that maybe your support is way better or you provide personal consulting or its more green or whatever. It’s pretty difficult to figure it out, and here’s why: their pricing plans do not match – they compare different number of monthly visitors.

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