Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 15, 2017

Startup investors tell me they invest in a new venture with a higher caliber of people, rather than the product or service, and I agree. In my role as a business advisor, I see successful businesses most often emerging from great teams rather than great products. Be patient when filling open positions.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 17, 2013

One of the questions I’m most often asked by CEOs is how to hire sales people. I’ve written a lot about recruiting and hiring at startups including my controversial post on whom not to hire and my rapid response to the flame war. We will have to build (or buy) technology in this area.”

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Startups in their infancy often face a problem when it comes to hiring. This is a problem that most startups face when hiring. The quicker you can employ the quicker you can get new products or services up and running. If you have raised the capital that you need, you need to hire quickly to execute your plans.

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Startup Lessons Learned

JULY 29, 2009

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Embrace technical debt Financial debt plays an important and positive role in our economy under normal conditions. Technical debt works the same way, and has the same perils. I won’t pretend that there aren’t teams that take on technical debt for bad reasons.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This blog aims to guide you through the process, from the initial steps of conducting market research to operational management, hiring staff, and more. Dry carpet cleaning is a niche that is rapidly growing as homeowners and commercial establishments opt for these services due to their swift execution and deep-cleaning performance.

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Aymeric Gaurat-Apelli

JUNE 20, 2021

Last week, one question that came up was “How do you keep the quality of your product up?” ” As the only technical founder of the group, I could offer some suggestions regarding the software development aspect. If you run into product quality issues (bugs), the first thing to look at is your team culture.

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ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 30, 2021

So, if you too want to have a web app and mobile app for your company, all you need to do is approach a UI UX developer or agency who will take care of all the technical complexities for you and create a web app and mobile app based on your choice. User Interface Design is the core and start of any digital product.

Mobile 141

Mobile Partner Developer Technical Review 141

Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

(Almost) everything you need to know (but are afraid to ask) before you wistfully ask a product manager to coffee so they will help you find a job. TL;DR Product management is a unique and poorly understood discipline, especially as it applies to software and other tech-related companies.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

It’s imperative to perform a due diligence check before entering into any business relationship — especially for an entrepreneur. Just like launching a new product, hiring a partner requires protecting your business against potential risk and failure. Now, don’t get me wrong: Most people don’t lie on their résumés.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

In fact, 4 out of 5 consumers use search engines to get information about businesses, products, and services. Only those that adapt and embrace technology will have a chance at continuing to “be” at all. If someone refers an acquaintance to your company’s services, what’s the next thing that referral will do — dial you up and hire you?

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2020

Hiring too much or not enough. Hiring is one of the most challenging parts of running a business, no matter how large or small your operation is. From finding a qualified pool of applicants to interviewing, verifying references, and filing the hiring paperwork, just managing and recruiting employees is a full time job.

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Gust

DECEMBER 22, 2011

So you’ve chosen a name for your startup, product, or both. Tech startups are at the other extreme. Second in importance only to talented people, IP in all its forms is the key asset comprising most of the value of any tech startup. One common mistake is to equate “IP” with “code” or other technical contributions.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 3, 2014

Most technology startups seem to be funded by product people or business people. ” So I did want any rational person who wants to improve does – I hired a coach. That doesn’t make them bad – it just means that they know that they are “hired guns” and they act accordingly.

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Austin Startup

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

On October 15, Capital Factory hosted the Latinx in Tech Summit, where over 100 founders, investors, executives, and aspiring entrepreneurs from across the city gathered together for an inspiring and insightful afternoon. I've never been around this many Latinx in tech. As we head to 2020, Latinx will be the MAJORITY in the US.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 17, 2020

Leverage on Technology. Every business needs technology to thrive in today’s world. However, if you are considering running your business remotely, you need to grasp using technology even more than companies who operate from the traditional setup. Hire the Right Team. Not everyone can work effectively remotely.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

APRIL 27, 2020

With so many world-class options available for every product and service, the only way to differentiate in the marketplace now is how you treat your customers. Here are five ways to use technology to improve customer satisfaction: 1. Once you get notified, order your product straight away via the Sephora app.

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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. Hiring the wrong person for key company positions can cost a business thousands — or tens of thousands — of dollars and man hours. Have an account?

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

A risk management plan refers to a map of what shall be done in case something happened during the execution of a project, including what should be done when a valuable employee can’t work after a motorcycle accident , sudden illness, or similarly unforeseen event. Business and Not Technical Knowledge. Hire a Consultant.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 11, 2019

Nowadays, businesses of all sizes need to adapt to new marketing channels, invest in the best technologies, and attempt to compete on a global stage. Each employee will contribute to your company’s productivity, revenue, and reputation. Technology Advancement. Technology is changing rapidly. Recruitment Issues.

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Reputation Technical Review Global Leadership 127

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Angels invest in one out of every forty deals they review (2.5%) versus the one out of 400 by VC’s (0.25%). They are professionals with full-time jobs, who often don’t have time for due diligence (and may not even know how to do it) and often make decisions through trusted referrals or based on gut feelings (more on gut feelings later).

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 18, 2024

I’m talking about what someone I know recently referred to as “dentists”. These are people that didn’t make their money through a tech startup or startup investing. Some of these folks are founders and CEOs, but not at high-growth tech startups. What’s Simply Hired, you ask? They might not have even made their own money.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 19, 2023

The Benefits of Hiring A Virtual Assistant For Your Business Growth written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Rob Levin In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Rob Levin. Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please! And we started to take a look.

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ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 30, 2021

So, if you too want to have a web app and mobile app for your company, all you need to do is approach a UI UX developer or agency who will take care of all the technical complexities for you and create a web app and mobile app based on your choice. User Interface Design is the core and start of any digital product.

Mobile 78

Mobile Partner Developer Technical Review 78

ConversionXL

JUNE 16, 2022

A marketing playbook is a reference guide that outlines how a business will manage its marketing on a particular channel or campaign. Where your product or service fits into the market. Each person in the content team will refer to this section to find out their role and responsibilities in the overall workflow. Positioning.

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Campaign CTO Marketing Social Media 149

Up and Running

JULY 28, 2022

A business structure refers to how an organization is structured as recognized in a given jurisdiction. You’ll need the EIN to pay taxes for your business, apply for licenses and permits, open a bank account, and hire and pay employees. If not protected, anyone can leverage your creations in their own products and services.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2018

Research from the Universities of California, Berkley and Stanford University found that a big problem for many failed tech start-ups was premature scaling, essentially businesses growing too fast. Many industries are undergoing vast changes, especially with the advancement of technology. Yet fast growth isn’t always the best route.

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Technical Review Startup California Business Model 94

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 26, 2020

He said to me (only 9 years ago), “I hope you’re not just hiring her because she’s a woman.” (I The fact that Kara doesn’t have what my wife likes to refer jokingly as my “Y chromosome problem” is beside the fact. Marketing, recruiting, building data products & tools, event management, analyzing the portfolio, etc.

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Partner Management Cofounder San Francisco 361

VC Cafe

AUGUST 11, 2022

Reference calls on the partner from other portfolio companies or other boards she served are usually recommended. As we are a thematic fund, we’ve built deep networks and expertise in the areas we cover (gaming, metaverse and consumer tech) are are likely to favour investments where we can provide value-add beyond the money.

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Founder Term Sheet Cofounder Venture Capital 187

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 1, 2010

As your organization grows and you hire senior staff where you are no longer managing every employee directly the issue of how to manage people that are not your “direct&# reports arises. You’ll get sales information from your VP of Sales, marketing information from your VP Marketing, tech information from your CTO and so on.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

One of our Bplans writers described going into business in cannabis as a “ once-in-a-generation opportunity ,” with the product rapidly becoming legal for recreational as well as medical use in many states. In legal states, the markets have become so saturated that cannabis companies can end up with thousands of pounds of unsold product.

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Business Plan Technical Review Forecast Software Review 154

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 7, 2017

by Hannah Sieber, co-founder and COO of EcoFlow Tech. Crowdfunding has become common place for new products and new brands. My company, EcoFlow Tech, raised more than one million in sales and achieved our goals of getting customer feedback and generating buzz. The first spend – website and campaign development.

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Campaign San Francisco Technical Review Flash 145

Duct Tape Marketing

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Benefits of Hiring a Fractional CMO If you’re a business owner, the thought of hiring a full-time Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) may have crossed your mind. Cost-Effectiveness of Hiring A Fractional CMO The cost difference between hiring a full-time and fractional CMO is staggering.

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Technical Review Retention Networking Leadership 74

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 27, 2017

I started out in business as a techy geek, so I understand why technologists starting a new venture spend so much effort getting the product just right. What percentage of your hires have stayed two years? This is often referred to as the “stick” rate for new hires. This cost can far exceed any search firm retainer.

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Search Technical Review Differentiation Hiring 181

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 8, 2014

Industry reviews. Most firms hire associates straight out of MBA programs and usually it is a “2-3 years and out” type of job. So the “VC associate” is largely a launching pad job for exceedingly bright and hard-working young tech professionals. Deal screening. Portfolio company support & analysis.

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Jordan Technical Review Portfolio Partner 365

YoungUpstarts

MAY 19, 2019

When you’re engaged in business, it’s important to be prepared for worst-case scenarios, like accidents due to incorrect machine operation, chemical spills, or slip and falls in the workplace. For your safety guidelines, make sure to post visible work safety charts or boards for your employees to refer to now and then.

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Colorado Software Review Technical Review Security 113

Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

What does your Chief Technology Officer do all day? Often times, it seems like people are thinking its synonymous with "that guy who gets paid to sit in the corner and think technical deep thoughts" or "that guy who gets to swoop in a rearrange my project at the last minute on a whim." But along the way, something strange happened.

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CTO Fractional CTO CTO Hire Technical Review 168

Up and Running

JULY 2, 2014

My business partner and I made many mistakes in our first tech startup, and so many of them were the result of choosing a lawyer who was a terrible fit. After a couple of due diligence meetings with the investor and our attorneys, he gave us the check. We had stars in our eyes and excitement in our bellies.

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