Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Green, which supports my view, and is full of practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, including easy ways to identify sure-bet opportunities, most not requiring any invention, before you finalize your innovative business idea. It takes a real selling opportunity to sustain a business idea.

Startup 280

Startup Green Social Media Audience 280

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 15, 2023

Many entrepreneurs feel that investor money is all green, and thus the same. Agree to evaluate investor views on subjective issues, rather than just dismissing them. The value of an investor goes far beyond cash. On Shark Tank, you can easily see that some people need Lori and QVC, while others need Damon and his apparel connections.

Entrepreneur 279

Entrepreneur Due Diligence Angel Investor Silicon Valley 279

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

She and I both offer the following insights on how to green your own pasture by helping employees find and use their strengths, and inspiring them to be more satisfied and productive, on your side of the fence, and even happily return if they do wander in their career advancement: Provide a structured approach to mentorship.

Employee 368

Employee Green Salary Matching 368

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 2, 2022

There are no “overrides” – for example, businesses don’t thrive just because they offer the latest technology, or because everyone wants to be “green,” or because their goal is to reduce world hunger.

Business Model 256

Business Model Distribution Viral Green 256

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.

Technical Review 120

Technical Review Due Diligence Term Sheet Offshore 120

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 28, 2019

A few years ago, a second focus of sustainability (“green”) was added as a requirement for respectability. Most customers today won’t pay you five times the cost of alternatives, just because yours is “green.” It’s always been tough to start a new business, even when the bottom line was just making a profit to stay alive.

Green 234

Green Dividend Angel Investor Global 234

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 5, 2021

Going green doesn’t always hurt the bottom line, and investors now look for startups with sustainability. The old model that humans can plunder the earth at will and suffer no consequences is obsolete. Negative perceptions of a company’s impact on the environment decrease brand value; positive perceptions increase it. Globalization.

Marketing 339

Marketing Startup Global Viral 339

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2015

Capitalize on current initiatives, such as the recent Obama Administration Green Energy Stimulus, which pumped more than $50 billion into startups. Funding is a seemingly never-ending task for startups, so make sure all your research, business plan work and execution plans will work in either environment.

SBIR 120

SBIR Equity Technical Review Early Stage 120

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 14, 2020

Many entrepreneurs feel that investor money is all green, and thus the same. Agree to evaluate investor views on subjective issues, rather than just dismissing them. The value of an investor goes far beyond cash. On Shark Tank, you can easily see that some people need Lori and QVC, while others need Damon and his apparel connections.

Due Diligence 317

Due Diligence Angel Investor Silicon Valley Green 317

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 20, 2019

Green, which supports my view, and is full of practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, including easy ways to identify sure-bet opportunities, most not requiring any invention, before you finalize your innovative business idea. It takes a real selling opportunity to sustain a business idea.

Startup 226

Startup Green Social Media Audience 226

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 11, 2011

Eating a green banana You know the drill. When you get to the bananas, you say, “Hmm, these look a little green. What happens next is a ritual that transcends all of mankind – a self-indulgent lie that occurs millions of times every day in all corners of the Earth: You talk yourself into trying to eat an unripe, green banana.

Technology 237

Technology Green Startup Web 237

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

A few years ago, a second focus of sustainability (“green”) was added as a requirement for respectability. Most customers today won’t pay you five times the cost of alternatives, just because yours is “green.” It’s always been tough to start a new business, even when the bottom line was just making a profit to stay alive.

Green 262

Green Dividend Angel Investor Global 262

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 9, 2017

A few years ago, a second focus of sustainability (“green”) was added as a requirement for respectability. Most customers today won’t pay you five times the cost of alternatives, just because yours is “green.” It’s always been tough to start a new business, even when the bottom line was just making a profit to stay alive.

Green 137

Green Dividend Angel Investor Global 137

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2013

A few years ago, a second focus of sustainability (“green”) was added as a requirement for respectability. Most customers today won’t pay you five times the cost of alternatives, just because yours is “green.” It’s always been tough to start a new business, even when the bottom line was just making a profit to stay alive.

Entrepreneur 245

Entrepreneur Green Dividend Angel Investor 245

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 8, 2011

My picks for favorite startup sectors to improve your fundability in the new year include green, biotech, and renewable energy (also called alternative energy or sustainable energy). In previous articles, I’ve put some definition around the green and biotech investment categories, so I’ll try to do the same here for renewable energy.

Green 235

Green Venture Capital Differentiation Technology 235

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 5, 2019

She and I both offer the following insights on how to green your own pasture by helping employees find and use their strengths, and inspiring them to be more satisfied and productive, on your side of the fence, and even happily return if they do wander in their career advancement: Provide a structured approach to mentorship.

Employee 216

Employee Developer Green Salary 216

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Based on my experience with founders in the “cleantech” and “green” space, I sense that many others are interested, but may be missing the best targets. I still see a big opportunity to capitalize on sustainability, attract investors, be the next unicorn, and leave a legacy you can be proud of.

Artificial Inteligence 199

Artificial Inteligence Global Green .Net 199

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 21, 2017

Green, a noted executive coach, speaker, and CEO of Brilliance, Inc. A key part of her message that resonated with me, as a mentor to entrepreneurs, is her guidance on how to deal with the constant demands and requests that every business founder faces.

Green 145

Green Demand Email Founder 145

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 2, 2016

You may be getting desperate for a cash infusion, assume that money is always green, and forget that every investor is as different as every employee. The fact that your business is “green,” or cures world hunger, does not guarantee you investors, or even customers. Don’t give away your business.

Intellectual Property 120

Intellectual Property Due Diligence Non-Compete Startup 120

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2017

Green, which supports my view, and is full of practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, including easy ways to identify sure-bet opportunities, most not requiring any invention, before you finalize your innovative business idea. It takes a real selling opportunity to sustain a business idea.

Green 148

Green Social Media Audience Internet 148

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Going green doesn’t always hurt the bottom line, and investors now look for startups with sustainability. The old model that humans can plunder the earth at will and suffer no consequences is obsolete. Negative perceptions of a company’s impact on the environment decrease brand value; positive perceptions increase it. Globalization.

Entrepreneur 257

Entrepreneur Global Viral Green 257

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Emily Nagle Green, in her book from a while back “ ANYWHERE ,” argues effectively that the future of the world and business is ubiquitous connectivity, the total interconnection of people, ideas, and products through a global digital network.

Global 237

Global Entrepreneur Green Analytics 237

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 30, 2017

She and I both offer the following insights on how to green your own pasture by helping employees find and use their strengths, and inspiring them to be more satisfied and productive, on your side of the fence, and even happily return if they do wander in their career advancement: Provide a structured approach to mentorship.

Employee 153

Employee Green Salary Matching 153

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

With feedback you can hone your products” (Roland Green, NimbleGen) Robert interviewed a total of 45 successful entrepreneurs responsible for $41 billion in value, so this is just a sample of the insights he found. “Get some kind of product out early so that you start getting feedback from customers.

Entrepreneur 254

Entrepreneur Jordan Green Hiring 254

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 20, 2013

In startups these days, governments are incenting green and alternative energy solutions, to intentionally create a bubble. Policy-driven distortions. Government actions sometimes meddle with normal supply and demand equilibriums, or money allocations. High valuation, low profit.

Demand 224

Demand Green Finance Government 224

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 3, 2012

It’s easy to take any money that’s green, but in the end it can be more costly than it’s worth. It is very important to be able to communicate with your investors openly and honestly. If they respect and trust you as a person and you respect and trust them, it will be much easier to weather the inevitable storms. Marty Zwilling.

IRR 248

IRR Term Sheet Startup Valuation 248

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 14, 2012

There are no “overrides” – for example, businesses don’t thrive just because they offer the latest technology, or because everyone wants to be “green, or because their goal is to reduce world hunger.

Business Model 242

Business Model Distribution Viral Green 242

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 11, 2016

Many entrepreneurs feel that investor money is all green, and thus the same. Agree to evaluate investor views on subjective issues, rather than just dismissing them. The value of an investor goes far beyond cash. On Shark Tank, you can easily see that some people need Lori and QVC, while others need Damon and his apparel connections.

Founder 120

Founder Due Diligence Angel Investor Silicon Valley 120

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2013

Green Tech is still in a slump, with renewables leading the way. The Internet sector continues to lead the pack (information technology and software), followed by Healthcare (medical devices and equipment), then Mobile (CRM) & Telecom (wireless). Yet these comprise much fertile territory for entrepreneurs.

Massachusetts 249

Massachusetts Silicon Valley Venture Capital California 249

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 12, 2011

Emily Nagle Green, in her recent book “ ANYWHERE ,” argues effectively that the future of the world and business is ubiquitous connectivity, the total interconnection of people, ideas, and products through a global digital network.

Entrepreneur 230

Entrepreneur Green Global Analytics 230

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 10, 2015

Many entrepreneurs feel that investor money is all green, and thus the same. Agree to evaluate investor views on subjective issues, rather than just dismissing them. The value of an investor goes far beyond cash. On Shark Tank, you can easily see that some people need Lori and QVC, while others need Damon and his apparel connections.

Entrepreneur 120

Entrepreneur Due Diligence Angel Investor Silicon Valley 120

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2013

The continuing rise in the price of fuel, combined with the ongoing evidence of global warming, has highlighted the need for alternative energy sources, and green products. New focus on a sustainable planet. Startups are springing up all over to capitalize on these opportunities. Incentive to do something you love.

Business Plan 215

Business Plan Venture Capital Demand Forecast 215

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 29, 2011

There are no “overrides” – for example, businesses don’t thrive just because they offer the latest technology, or because everyone wants to be “green, or because their goal is to reduce world hunger.

Business Model 246

Business Model Distribution Viral Green 246

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 23, 2010

New this year are business use of social technology, sustainability and green IT, emerging energy technologies, enterprise architecture, Pattern-Based Strategy, and performance management. For the latest info, Gartner recently released their 2010 Hype Cycle Special Report , detailing some of the biggest trends in technology this year.

Startup 228

Startup Architecture Green Technology 228

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 21, 2011

With feedback you can hone your products” (Roland Green, NimbleGen) Robert interviewed a total of 45 successful entrepreneurs responsible for $41 billion in value, so this is just a sample of the insights he found. “Get some kind of product out early so that you start getting feedback from customers.

Entrepreneur 260

Entrepreneur Jordan Green Hiring 260

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 25, 2011

In startups these days, governments are incenting green and alternative energy solutions, to intentionally create a bubble. Policy-driven distortions. Government actions sometimes meddle with normal supply and demand equilibriums, or money allocations. High valuation, low profit.

Startup 225

Startup Demand Green Government 225

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2010

I see the backlashes from early efforts, like Facebook’s “privacy trainwreck” which tells me the new norms haven’t been set yet, and there is still a big opportunity for innovation.

Startup 234

Startup Social Network Matching Algorithm 234