The Next Web

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Henrik Werdelin , the Managing Partner of Prehype , a venture development firm based in New York City that has helped build companies like Tradable , Barkbox , FancyHands , Basno and Path , says recreating Twitter isn’t necessarily difficult, but the layered features will take time to get right. 1) Twitter. 3) Facebook.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 28, 2014

At some point in their journey, most entrepreneurs will reach a tipping point where they need to grow from a one-person shop into a small business with extra help on board to really expand and reach their goals. Hiring a part-time employee is another way to play it safe if you’re not sure there’s enough work for a full-time position.

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Hiring New York City New York Forecast 174

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 28, 2018

My friend Michael Broukhim, founder & co-CEO of FabFitFun and I recently had a catch-up meeting for 3-miles on the Santa Monica “Bird Trail” No company has ever elicited so many questions by friends, colleagues, entrepreneurs, fellow VCs and journalists as has Bird, the company that pioneered the electronic scooter as a service market.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Every new year and right after the ball drops, it’s time to go to work. Often entrepreneurs and business owners create their New Year’s Resolutions around their business. It could be more revenue, hiring clients or launching a new product or service, but every new year is an exciting time because it’s ripe with opportunity.

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www.drowningamerican.com

JUNE 22, 2012

Next → How to Hire for Sweat Equity…. We have a myriad of connections to local Venture Capital firms, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and many other important individuals. Build a team – we have plans to hire at a minimum 2 more engineers once funded with many more to follow and you will be hand selecting your team. Drowning American.

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David Teten

MARCH 14, 2018

– Build out low-cost force multipliers such as scouts , Advisors, Entrepreneurs in Residence, Venture Partners, and so on. – Hire more non-Partner staff. – Hire more Partners. For a VC fund to be actively engaged in a large number of investments, it needs to hire more Partners to sit on more boards.

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Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Cofounder 60

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

They understand how to read a profit and loss (P&L) statement , how to budget, hire employees , launch products , and manage cash flow. I learned this painful reality firsthand in one of my early businesses producing New York City theater. It is an essential thing. A focus on profitability may seem obvious.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 16, 2014

To grow a business, most entrepreneurs know that they should be implementing PR strategies. But where do you start, and what are the best approaches to public relations for an entrepreneur? ” We recently featured an excerpt from her book, which offers even more great tips on networking for entrepreneurs. .”

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mashable.com

MARCH 20, 2014

Because there is often a lot at stake for a new company, its wise to ask where you will fit in among founders and first hires — and how you can make a direct impact on the companys success. Thats why I asked 10 entrepreneurs from the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) what questions they would pose for an interviewer at a startup.

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Technical Review Software Review Exit Strategy San Francisco 103

This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 27, 2010

They didn’t wait until their universities hired a director of this new program. The end result was dozens of kids across universities all around the city writing real, workable code on their own projects—more entrepreneurial than any of the textbook projects they were probably stuck doing in class. It was easy peasy.

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New York CTO Hire Technical Review New York City 116

crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 1, 2011

How to Hire a Graphic Designer – [link]. How to Hire a Graphic Designer – [link]. Fascinating visual look at the population of Asians in New York City – [link]. Here are some of the links that I’ve liked and shared this past week! More cool flyer/poster designs in the Design section below.

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 92

David Teten

MARCH 31, 2012

city, addressing what former New York City school system Chancellor Joel Klein called the failure of American schools. I spoke with a range of Singaporean entrepreneurs, many who felt that the U.S. I was introduced via mutual friends to Boon, and jointly decided to start a ‘government for hire’ business.

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Steve Blank

AUGUST 8, 2016

Values – who and what founders and customers hold dear – were the focus on today’s Entrepreneurs are Everywhere radio show. The program examines the DNA of entrepreneurs: what makes them tick, how they came up with their ideas; and explores the habits that make them successful, and the highs and lows that pushed them forward.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 8, 2013

Many young entrepreneurs started their business after having trouble finding a job, and that’s a good thing. And that is just what many in the under 30 segment are doing according to the 5 th annual DNA of an Entrepreneur study by Hiscox insurance. Keep trying new things. No really, I could use a little help.

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New York City New York Europe Social Media 234

Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Lieberman started her legal career more than 15 years ago in New York City, where she worked as a commercial litigator for a major global firm and for a Federal District Judge on criminal and civil cases. Podcast Transcript. Today’s guest on the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is Jamie Lieberman, Esq, founder of Hashtag Legal.

Small Business 85

Small Business New York City New York Cloud 85

Steve Blank

AUGUST 8, 2016

Values – who and what founders and customers hold dear – were the focus on today’s Entrepreneurs are Everywhere radio show. The program examines the DNA of entrepreneurs: what makes them tick, how they came up with their ideas; and explores the habits that make them successful, and the highs and lows that pushed them forward.

Cofounder 120

Cofounder New York City Entrepreneur New York 120

Version One Ventures

OCTOBER 29, 2013

And given the fact that the majority of top investors were congregated around Silicon Valley, many entrepreneurs felt compelled to move to the valley to start their business. One of the biggest advantages here is in hiring: you can pull from their local network and local investors can even interview key hires in person.

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www.usatoday.com

JULY 16, 2012

By Todd Plitt, USA TODAY Neville Clubwala, a Taskrabbit worker in New York City, delivers cupcakes from Butter Lane bakery and champagne, to a recipient who received a promotion. Weve hosted some interesting tech entrepreneurs. The nation is in a sharing mood — and start-ups are capitalizing on it.

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San Francisco Technical Review Zimbabwe New York City 105

techcrunch.com

AUGUST 12, 2012

She attended the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA, majoring in Writing and Art, and moved to New York City shortly after graduation to work in the Media industry. After four years of living in New York and attending courses at New York University, she returned to Los Angeles in.

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ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 17, 2011

I had lunch with one of my favorite Internet entrepreneurs today, Mark Sawyier , the CEO of Off Campus Media. Sawyier went to New York City to get investment capital and is most likely to go there for additional rounds. Louis is not the hotbed of VC activity and especially not for Internet firms.

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Internet St. Louis New York City Entrepreneur 142

Hearpreneur

JULY 28, 2018

Moody established Stella & Chewy’s in 2003 in a tiny New York City apartment, but the impetus for the business came years earlier when Chewy, who had been rescued from an animal shelter, developed severe health problems. Any advice you would give to entrepreneurs and business owners?

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Milwaukee New York City Entrepreneur New York 53

Jeff Hilimire

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Did you grow up thinking you’d be an entrepreneur? Plus, we’ll be growing into a couple of new markets soon. Betsy and I are on the road a good bit but more importantly, we’ve got great folks we’ve hired in each of these locations. Bringing on good people and having consistent boots on the ground in each city has been key.

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Cofounder Charlotte Raleigh Atlanta 68

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2019

As an attorney for over 16 years, as well as law school instructor and running my own international law practice in New York City, I knew there was a problem with the way lawyers market themselves today. Lawyers I knew, who were great at what they did, struggled to make ends meet and gain new cases. Quality control?

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Founder New York City Cofounder Bankruptcy 91

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

MAY 5, 2011

I am a 29 year old business owner of an executive search firm by the name of KAS Placement based out of New York City at Herald Square. Throughout my writing on Entrepreneur’s Journey, I plan to document how I opened a million dollar business with no experience, no contacts and even more odds against my favor.

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New York City Entrepreneur New York Syndicate 85

David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

The mode purpose for funding is (in order of frequency) Sales, Marketing, Market Expansion, Product Development, and Hiring Employees. We provide revenue-based funding and business acceleration support to service-based small businesses located outside of major capital markets such as Silicon Valley and New York City.”. “We

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View from Seed

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Here’s a long story short: We believe firmly that entrepreneurship and startups in New York are alive and well, and we’re here to support them as local seed investors. Thanks for taking a look.

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Seed Stage New York New York City Startup 120

Up and Running

JULY 11, 2014

Richard Christensen, entrepreneur and author of The Zig Zag Principle , recommends entrepreneurs start by thinking of the fastest way to get to profitability, even if it’s a slight diversion from your goals. Many entrepreneurs fail before succeeding, often multiple times. Can you adapt? Do you get on with one another?

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Startup Silicon Valley Cofounder Non-Compete 80

Mike Michalowicz

APRIL 16, 2019

Let’s take a look at what five successful fitness business entrepreneurs and coaches who know what it takes to build a “Fiscally Fit” business have to say about it. Hire people that complement each other. Don’t hire a bunch of duplicates of you. The Top 5 Tips to Fiscal Fitness. Tip 1: Learn How To Scale and Build A Team.

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New York City Lead Generation New York Advertising 122

The Next Web

JANUARY 1, 2014

The glorious green grass of the work-from-home employee is a goal for many successful people (and not-so-successful people) and a great way to hire the best talent without having to pay to relocate them. It can be as simple as a nice dinner and a sit-down – all the way to hiring office space for a day and having a full team work there.

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Czech Republic San Francisco New York City Silicon Valley 145

Growthink Blog

APRIL 10, 2014

I find it amazing how many entrepreneurs and business owners get burned by thinking about things incorrectly. Here’s an example from a recent conversation I had with an entrepreneur who sells professional services. With numbers like that, they can hire the best of the best each time.

New York City 91

New York City Detroit New York Employee 91

The Next Web

JUNE 20, 2013

Cornerstone also benefitted from having less competition when hiring talent. Miller did, however, note that Cornerstone had to adapt to hiring based on potential, rather than experience, because it was hard to find candidates with B2B software experience in LA. Entrepreneur Insider Profiles and Interviews'

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Cloud Southern California Los Angeles New York City 118

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 6, 2011

By Adelaide Lancaster, co-author of “ The Big Enough Company: Creating a Business That Works for You “ It’s easy to think of most entrepreneurs as big-thinking creative types, who are always innovating and taking big risks. But now that we are on the other side most of us will tell you that we’d never go back.

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New York City Cofounder New York Portfolio 191

The Next Web

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

As your company continues to grow, you are also flexible to hire locally and preserve your city’s economy without forcing new employees to relocate or commute extensively. With the various types of talent to be found at your local coworking space, you can also learn a new skill or two from your peers.

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Hearpreneur

MAY 15, 2020

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- Make learning to swim more convenient. I was interested in a new challenge and a test to prove to myself I could build my own business. I was living in New York City at the time and noticed there were no trolleys in the city.

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Entrepreneur LLC Los Angeles San Francisco 127

Scott Edward Walker

DECEMBER 29, 2011

House Passes Crowdfunding Bill: FAQ’s For Entrepreneurs 3. What’s It Like Working At A Major New York City Law Firm? How To Hire A Superstar Engineer For Your Startup 5. What Makes A Great Entrepreneur? How To Launch A Startup And Avoid Ending-Up In Jail 6. What Is A Liquidation Preference?

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Antidilution Liquidation Preference Term Sheet New York City 66

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 10, 2012

But in early November, cable channel Bravo will debut a new reality program titled “ Silicon Valley ” that will chronicle the lives and struggles of startup entrepreneurs in San Francisco. I have met startup founders and employees in San Francisco, Boston, New York City and Washington, D.C., among other locations.

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Seeing Both Sides

DECEMBER 20, 2012

A question I often get asked by entrepreneurs is what is Flybridge’s investment philosophy – do we make our investment decisions based on people or on themes? When they are not, they simply listen to their intuition as to whether the entrepreneur is a “money maker” and trustworthy. Bet on the jockey, not the horse, as the saying goes.

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Due Diligence New York City Entrepreneur Angel Investor 48