Feld Thoughts

AUGUST 25, 2015

Take a look at the founding syndicates of each: Masstor Sytems (5/1979). Quantum Corporation (6/1980). What is striking about these syndicates is that nobody had any meaningful capital, which forced syndication and cooperation. Some were Silicon Valley early stage companies, such as Apple, Quantum, and Masstor Systems.

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

Brian Honigman is a marketing consultant, a freelance writer and a social media enthusiast. Innovations in social media and mobile have cultivated an ongoing dialogue and education between consumers and businesses. Use social media to answer questions. This post originally appeared on Adknowledge.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 2, 2024

Dale has spoken at industry conferences, led corporate training events, and serves as an entrepreneur in residence at the Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Organization. He speaks at industry conferences, leads corporate training events, and serves as an entrepreneur in residence at the Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Organization.

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 21, 2019

Toronto-based entrepreneur Eldon Mascoll has built a career around working various digital media formats like advertising, marketing, film and television production. Q: You’ve been putting energy into your passion for digital media for over two decades. Where did the idea for Freedom Park Media Group come from?

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ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

With the help of onsite blog posts, offsite guest authored posts, social media updates, and other forms of content, brands can generate much more visibility and a better reputation—all for a relatively low cost of entry. There’s a dilemma faced by entrepreneurs and marketers alike: content marketing saturation.

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 16, 2014

It''s also not the best way to create a helpful syndicate of investors that share the founder''s vision for the company. My social media streams actually do more to keep existing connections warm than they do to create new ones. Actually, these things play an important role, but not in the way that you might think.

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Mike Michalowicz

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Most entrepreneurs are passionate about what they do, and they’re happy to work on their businesses morning, noon, and night, but there comes a point where it’s just too much! Never forget that everyone needs a personal life, even successful entrepreneurs! Thanks to Asha Spacek of UR FEW MEDIA, LLC / UR SUPERMODELS.

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Agile VC

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

And even other strong, but perhaps not standout, companies like Active Network and Demand Media completed their own offerings. Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC. For a time that meant that other category leaders accelerated their own IPO plans… think Groupon and Zynga. Bankers licked their chops.

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Now, as for today's entrepreneurs, first up today was Hardika Shah presenting Mesoloan, a small enterprise loan program for Indian entrepreneurs in the $2,000-$20,000 loan size bracket. Next Annette McClellan presented DaisyClip , a non-surgical contraception device for women that she is in the process of syndicating a $1.8

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mashable.com

MAY 9, 2011

a New York-based sizzle reel production company specializing in promotional videos for PR and marketing professionals, and the Young Entrepreneur Council. I asked a panel of successful young entrepreneurs what fledging tech startups should be looking for in a CTO hire to ensure founders get the right person for the job.

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Pascal's View

JULY 9, 2017

Andrew Krowne and I recently co-wrote an article in Tech Crunch , Why SAFE Notes Are Not Safe for Entrepreneurs. We’ve received numerous constructive comments, both privately and on social media, from attorneys, VCs, and CEOs who are well aware of the problem (including several who are experiencing it in real time).

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Agile VC

OCTOBER 27, 2011

But as social media continues to pervade businesses large and small, and purchase decisions increasingly happen at the user level (see #2) we will see dramatically more customer acquisition happen via the web. Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC. Author howerl. Filed under Uncategorized. Read More ».

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David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

See Why Are Revenue-Based Investors Investing in Women & Diverse Entrepreneurs? Tim O’Reilly, CEO, O’Reilly Media, argues , “Blitzscaling isn’t really a recipe for success but rather survivorship bias masquerading as a strategy.” Most Flexible VCs lead rounds and often take 100% of the round to mitigate this risk.

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ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

I have seen this criticism at various places where this recap is syndicated on a weekly basis, as well as in certain random forums on the internet. Well, I have coached early stage entrepreneurs for a couple of years now - diligently, patiently - and have learned a few things. All first-time entrepreneurs, arguably, are amateurs.

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Agile VC

MARCH 18, 2012

Why Twitter is A Media Company. CEO Dick Costolo famously said that Twitter is not a media company about six weeks ago at the AllThingsD conference. To be fair, Costolo said that Twitter isn’t a media company but is “in the media business” To some that may be a distinction without a difference.

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Up and Running

JUNE 14, 2010

This was before the great recession, but in the middle of the explosion of web apps and social media. VCs needed to invest hundreds of millions of dollars every couple of years, and liked to go into groups and syndications, which meant they wanted deals for a few millions dollars. About three years ago I attended a Web 2.0

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 22, 2019

Social media marketing, while not affecting search rankings directly , can help you popularize and syndicate your best content, earning more visibility and links. Every startup entrepreneur should consider investing at least some time and money into the strategy.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 1, 2018

by Rachel Strella, founder of Strella Social Media. To help you steer clear of the myths that abound, below are some of the misconceptions when entrepreneurs build their brands. Explore content syndication opportunities to expand the reach of your blog posts. Social media is an excellent example.

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Mike Michalowicz

AUGUST 30, 2012

Thanks to the Entrepreneur Enclave, we have compiled 22 unexpected places where you will find your next great employee. Thanks to Kenny Jahng of Big Click Syndicate LLC. Social media companies compete with all types of promotional companies. Perhaps it is time to stop going to that putrid watering hole and try something new.

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Growthink Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2010

I just reviewed the many companies who recently raised venture capital with an eye towards those that are offering products and services that could benefit other entrepreneurs and business owners. It enables merchants to sell their products anywhere by syndicating goods to multiple marketplaces. Ixtens ( [link] ) raised $4.6

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Up and Running

APRIL 25, 2011

Tweet As the year moves forward, many businesses and entrepreneurs continue to tweak marketing plans and budgets for the months ahead. When it comes to setting up your public relations/media exposure plan, WHEN you launch your campaign can be just as important as what and how you launch. Media relations are crucial.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 24, 2015

In this age of relationships, you, the entrepreneur, are a very important element of your new brand, and it’s never too early to start marketing the value of your expertise, insights and ideas. Every entrepreneur should count on at least a couple of adjustments or pivots before they get it right. Let that ideal co-founder find you.

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ConversionXL

APRIL 7, 2020

I’m a strong believer in not jumping into a technology, channel, or media format just because everyone else is doing it. Once objectives are identified and prioritized, your podcasting plan should outline strategies and tactics, which include format, frequency, duration, host/s, point of view, guests, research, syndication, and marketing.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 18, 2014

If the deal is from out of your geography and/or out of your focus area or a deal is being referred by a well-know investor who normally co-invests with similar syndicates – at least ask yourself, “Why am I so lucky to be getting this call.” I seek out great entrepreneurs. I wrote here about why I avoid party rounds.

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Growthink Blog

JULY 10, 2012

There are many forms of marketing which help entrepreneurs and small business owners get new customers. Because if a prospective customer learns about you in most media sources, you gain massive credibility. Second, more prominent media sources (e.g., Referrals are perhaps the most powerful. And it doesn't take much time.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 3, 2014

Will the entrepreneur count that investor among their most helpful? Would the entrepreneur enthusiastically include them in the syndicate of their next venture? If someone bought a company for $50mm after a year, before it became a business with actual revenue, what are you really crediting the entrepreneur with?

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 12, 2019

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners their inspirational leaders and here’s what they had to say; #1-Joel Gascoigne. Joel Gascoigne is the co-founder and CEO of Buffer, a social media management platform. I recommend Tony’s book to every entrepreneur, budding or experience. Photo Credit: Matt Benn. Rachel Hollis.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Founder and CEO of Appsbar , Scott Hirsch, is a noted entrepreneur and expert in mobile marketing. Scott pioneered many of the most utilized concepts in online media including opt-in data collection, email to postal data appending, affiliate marketing, web syndication, internet reality shows and internet pay per view.

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VC Cafe

JULY 27, 2017

Today I’d like to talk about one of my new favourite media formats: Podcasts. Recode Media with Peter Kafka by Recode on Apple Podcasts. To download and subscribe to Recode Media with Peter Kafka by Recode… itunes.apple.com. As podcasts are a (relatively) new media format?—?their The second level?—?they’re

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Feld Thoughts

DECEMBER 10, 2014

As we enter the time of year where every media-related thingy publishes it’s “best of 2014″ and “predictions for 2015″ lists, I simply pass on participating in all of them and read none of them. We are happy to support whatever process an entrepreneur wants to go through. I’m not a predictor.

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Original online content has taken the major steps towards TV standards in terms of production level, content formats, resolution standards, and even media buying methods. In terms of technology and in the way media is being bought, however, the dominant inner-video ad formats are the same: A standalone pre-roll.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 22, 2015

Managing third-party reviews can get a little twisted if you do not have an automated services like Yotpo , which will syndicate all reviews in one dashboard and give you a chance to monitor and reply them instantaneously. How to manage third-party reviews (off-site). Step #1: Patiently listen to your customer. Step #3: Be vigilant.

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Agile VC

MARCH 13, 2012

only notified them of potential IP infringement two weeks ago on February 27, 2012 (as described in the lawsuit) and Facebook heard about it through the media rather than in private. Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC. It’s not as though nobody’s heard of Facebook before, yet Yahoo! Read More ».

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Below, 16 entrepreneurs from the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) share the one PR strategy they think all startups and small businesses should stop using, and why. Stop spending money on aggregation services that, at best, syndicate your content without driving any real eyeballs. – Firas Kittaneh , Amerisleep.

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2021

For many fledgling entrepreneurs, trying to start up their own business can be an admittedly exhausting and arduous task. Were you to ask any entrepreneur what their most pressing concern was regarding their product or idea, they would most likely unhesitantly reply “money” — or, rather, the complete lack thereof. Crowdfunding.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 5, 2016

Big brands spend millions each year on managing their presence in the media through public relations. Like no other form of marketing, editorial media coverage gives companies an implied third party endorsement that can drive recognition and sales. Even then, they are rarely effective at getting the media’s attention.

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View from Seed

JUNE 16, 2015

Editor’s note: Local tech media company BostInno (a division of the American City Business Journals) hosts an annual Boston State of Innovation conference. I was recently asked to sit on panel with my fellow VC peers and some top entrepreneurs from the Boston tech community. I’ll speak to NextView in a second.).

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