Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 15, 2018

The challenge is how to find that elusive perfect-fit partner. As a mentor to aspiring business owners, I often get asked to find that partner for them, since founders are usually too busy with their solution. In fact, your ideal partner may also be an investor. Explore matchmaking sites for business partners.

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Gust

APRIL 13, 2014

The feedback was good, but some readers asked me to be a bit more specific on attributes that might indicate an ideal startup partner. In this context, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” You may be too independent to be partner material. Does not need to be managed.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 29, 2011

A while back I talked about how and where to find a co-founder in “ Ten Steps in Choosing the Right Startup Partner ”. The feedback was good, but some readers asked me to be a bit more specific on attributes that might indicate an ideal startup partner. You may be too independent to be partner material. Compatible work styles.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For example, the development of reusable rocket technology by SpaceX and Amazon, who could not match NASA supplier budgets, has opened huge new opportunities in space travel and exploration. This also applies to key customers as well as strategic partners. Solicit partners with complementary strengths.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2010

The feedback was good, but some readers asked me to be a bit more specific on attributes that might indicate an ideal business partner. In this article, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” You may be too independent to be partner material. Does not need to be managed.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Today, Mark Attanasio gets to flex his full range of expertise and interests as co-founder and Managing Partner of Hillcrest Merchant Partners, a Toronto-based merchant bank focused on early stage and mid market growth companies. Study them through their websites and the business media to ensure a good match.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2011

The simple answer is to find a business partner, not an “implementer,” who already has the technical experience you need, and is willing and able to run that side of the business. If you are an entrepreneur, like Andrew Mason , CEO of Groupon, with a degree in music and no technical business partner to be found, your job is a bit harder.

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TechEmpower

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

We recently completed a web-based application that uses a unique algorithm to match professionals with new career opportunities. Applying that solution to our job matching site made perfect sense. Profile Blurbs and Writing Prompts Let’s look at our job matching site in more detail.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 15, 2019

The challenge is to recognize and recruit that ideal partner match early with minimal cost and risk. In fact, I would broaden the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” Some people are too independent to be partner material. Neither partner needs to be managed.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 5, 2023

Should they go after high-tech nerds for partners, or professional technologists? The right answer for a good business partner today is neither of the above. Startups succeed most often when the founding partners know how to build and run a business, rather than how to build and run technology. Are you there? Martin Zwilling

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Reverse due diligence on the investor is a comparable process whereby the entrepreneur seeks to validate the track record, operating style, and motivation of every potential partner. Outside of work is where you can best evaluate the chemistry match, and decide whether you can enjoy and learn from the relationship. Marty Zwilling

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 4, 2011

Your goal is “ coopetition ” - to find a way to partner with your competitor in such a way that both parties can substantially benefit from the other's resources - without stealing customers or damaging anyone's credibility. But remember that “dancing with the wolves” can also get you eaten for lunch. Integrate for new or critical mass.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 17, 2020

My bottom-line recommendation and theirs is that every visionary entrepreneur needs to be matched with a cofounder or key team member who has the required execution attributes. They enjoy the coaching and development role, and are able to match work assignments to people’s strengths, promoting both people and company growth.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Then make sure that everyone on the team does the same, and are motivated to improve the match with your startup. How they see you deal with and talk about peers, partners, team members, and customers tells them what the real rules of conduct are for customer service. Build a service vision that everyone sees as clearly as you.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 12, 2021

If marketing is not your thing, then you need to find a partner or outside expert to help you. If customers don’t know you exist, you can’t solve their problem, they won’t buy. Getting customer attention often takes more innovation today than solving the tough technical problems.

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Startup Lessons Learned

AUGUST 20, 2020

The model was simple: we’d build a SMS texting tool that matched the food insecure with a free meal from a partner restaurant, all covered by donor dollars. We could build a technical backend that matched food insecure individuals with partner restaurants.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2022

You may feel good when that first burst of customers arrives, but don’t assume that “ word of mouth ” and those early adopters will grow your business to match your dreams of success. I have learned from experience that scaling any business is difficult. They won’t find you. Secure outside expansion funding through investors.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

After years of trying to persuade Kara Nortman to become a partner at Upfront Ventures I can officially announce now that she’s joined us effective immediately. It is rare to find somebody who matches exactly what I’m looking for in a partner so when you find it you act: Academic rigor (Princeton undergrad, Stanford MBA).

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ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 31, 2023

Whether it’s marketing yourself as an expert, writing Shopify-specific content, or partnering with other Shopify Partners, fitting into the Shopify Partners and Ecosystem is one of the crucial steps. The Shopify Experts marketplace operates with the Shopify Partner program — the actual site and community management system.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 8, 2023

The leadership challenge is to find the training or mentoring to fill the skill gap, or to find a new role that is a better match for the skills they do have. Equally important is leadership in the marketplace, with customers, outside partners, and industry thought drivers. The time and energy to do both is beyond most mere mortals.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JULY 27, 2021

Today, Duda serves thousands of agencies and has partnered with some of the biggest players in the industry. 19:12] If a small business came to you or that was listening to this, is that somebody that you would serve, or would you send them actually on to one of your agency partners? Head over to Wix.com/Partners.

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Steve Blank

JANUARY 17, 2023

Venture studios create startups by incubating their own ideas or ideas from their partners. In both North America and Europe, many venture studios in non-major cities are funded by government agencies to stimulate local growth, at times with matching donations from companies. Why Would an Entrepreneur Join a Venture Studio?

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2020

Reverse due diligence on the investor is a comparable process whereby the entrepreneur seeks to validate the track record, operating style, and motivation of every potential partner. Outside of work is where you can best evaluate the chemistry match, and decide whether you can enjoy and learn from the relationship. Marty Zwilling.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2024

For example, the frame, typically made of durable composites or light metals, provides the foundation that all other elements mount onto, so measurements must match perfectly. Understanding Drone Components Gaining comprehensive knowledge of key drone components before upgrading enables making the most informed purchases.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 8, 2021

Then make sure that everyone on the team does the same, and are motivated to improve the match with your startup. How they see you deal with and talk about peers, partners, team members, and customers tells them what the real rules of conduct are for customer service. Build a service vision that everyone sees as clearly as you.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

I quickly realized that swinging wildly wasn’t going to win many matches. In a singles match, you’re ultimately responsible for everything that happens on your side of the net. Tennis matches usually last for more than 50 points, but each of those points could be crucial to the final outcome. Game, set, match. Or darkest.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Get support from credible industry groups and partners. But for those of you who are a real match for the entrepreneur lifestyle, that’s what makes it fun. Customers line up to believe and buy from people who are viewed as leaders or experts relative to a specific solution. Focus on a solution that is scalable world-wide.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

One of most critical things you should consider before jumping into a co-foundership is partnering with someone who can make up for the qualities you lack. For example, while your long-term goal may be launching a successful business, your partner may just want to earn some extra cash on the side. This, in turn, can lead to failure.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JULY 22, 2021

This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by Wix Partners & Fiverr Business. When your agency partners with Wix, you unlock an entire digital ecosystem for creating, managing, and growing your business online. Head over to Wix.com/Partners and reimagine what your agency can accomplish. Like this show?

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Feld Thoughts

JUNE 13, 2017

In response to this opportunity, SVB is joining Amy and me in a match challenge to raise $300,000 for Global EIR. So – your $1 donation gets a $2 match. Email me and let’s talk about how to partner together in this work. The post Global EIR and Silicon Valley Bank Funding Match appeared first on Feld Thoughts.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2023

Even adding money won’t do it – you need to create a committed and engaged team and partners for marketing and sales, as well as production and distribution. Find a higher purpose in your dream that matches your values, and could benefit from your strengths. Choose a business model that will win in the market.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

When starting any new business or simply expanding your existing business, you may feel the need to find a reliable business partner. And a good partner can prove to be a great asset to your venture. Now the point is how you can find a reliable business partner and what traits you should look for in any potential business partner.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JULY 15, 2021

This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by Fiverr Business & Wix Partners. When your agency partners with Wix, you unlock an entire digital ecosystem for creating, managing, and growing your business online. Head over to Wix.com/Partners and reimagine what your agency can accomplish. Like this show?

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Up and Running

JUNE 21, 2021

Why should you partner with other businesses? In fact, partnering with other organizations doesn’t always require extensive contractual arrangements at all. In fact, partnering with other organizations doesn’t always require extensive contractual arrangements at all. Of course, being open to partnering is one thing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 25, 2020

People tell me there may be over 8,000 dating sites with scientific matchmaking algorithms worldwide, but I couldn’t find one that focused on scientifically matching companies and people for business-to-business (B2B) relationships. Look for a match in operating style and work ethics. Some executives prefer to operate in solo mode.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JULY 13, 2021

This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by Wix Partners & Fiverr Business. When your agency partners with Wix, you unlock an entire digital ecosystem for creating, managing, and growing your business online. Head over to Wix.com/Partners and reimagine what your agency can accomplish. Like this show?

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Hunter Walker

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Especially since VC pattern matching may inappropriately label people this way (can’t sell) who are merely nervous or new to their environment. You’re spending much of your time selling: the vision to employees, the opportunity to investors, the story to the press, the offering to the customers, the relationship to partners.

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