Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

I learned this the hard way, when I left IBM a few years ago to share what I had learned with the exciting world of startups in Silicon Valley. Use social media for more visibility. I found out that they weren’t looking for consultants, and were even a bit leery of anyone who had spent time in the world of big business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 8, 2014

On the Internet, I am wary of one more search engine provider, clones of existing social-media sites, and yet another new dating site. investors, for example, it may be worthwhile to set up an office in New York City or Silicon Valley. You need a big differentiator in these arenas. If you want U.S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Johansen knows this space, as a distinguished fellow at the Institute for the Future in Silicon Valley, and Ronn is a serial entrepreneur and managing director of Innovation Portfolio Partners in Palo Alto. Social media relationships fuel the scaling fire. Maintain the agility to quickly pivot or quit. Not everything will work.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2014

So here is a rational hedge strategy I recommend, and see playing out every day in Silicon Valley and other startup hubs. There are many networking groups on FaceBook, LinkedIn, and others social media sites, which can help you increase your odds of finding a match early.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2022

I saw these summarized clearly in a new book, “ BUILD ,” by a well-known entrepreneur and technologist from Silicon Valley, Tony Fadell. Don't wait until a media inquiry or a government agency puts you on the defensive , and makes all of your efforts look like too little, too late. Always be prepared to accept responsibility.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2016

On the Internet, I am wary of one more search engine provider, clones of existing social-media sites, and yet another new dating site. investors, for example, it may be worthwhile to set up an office in New York City or Silicon Valley. You need a big differentiator in these arenas. If you want U.S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2015

So here is a rational hedge strategy I recommend, and see playing out every day in Silicon Valley and other startup hubs. There are many networking groups on FaceBook, LinkedIn, and others social media sites, which can help you increase your odds of finding a match early.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Johansen knows this space, as a distinguished fellow at the Institute for the Future in Silicon Valley, and Ronn is a serial entrepreneur and managing director of Innovation Portfolio Partners in Palo Alto. Social media relationships fuel the scaling fire. Maintain the agility to quickly pivot or quit. Not everything will work.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2019

For example, one of the first home grocery delivery companies, Webvan, was so enamored with early traction in Silicon Valley, it raised and spent nearly a billion dollars and went public, before filing for bankruptcy three years later. It’s time to really focus on social media, videos, and email.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 4, 2023

This point was highlighted well in the classic book, “ Disrupting Digital Business ,” by R “Ray” Wang, CEO and Principal Analyst of Silicon Valley-based Constellation Research. The speed, interactivity, and sharing we can do today through the social media networks of Twitter, Facebook, and many others is a major force multiplier.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

Johansen knows this space, as a distinguished fellow at the Institute for the Future in Silicon Valley, and Ronn is a serial entrepreneur and managing director of Innovation Portfolio Partners in Palo Alto. Social media relationships fuel the scaling fire. Maintain the agility to quickly pivot or quit. Not everything will work.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Johansen knows this space, as a distinguished fellow at the Institute for the Future in Silicon Valley, and Ronn is a serial entrepreneur and managing director of Innovation Portfolio Partners in Palo Alto. Social media relationships fuel the scaling fire. Maintain the agility to quickly pivot or quit. Not everything will work.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 1, 2020

This point was highlighted well in the classic book, “ Disrupting Digital Business ,” by R “Ray” Wang, CEO and Principal Analyst of Silicon Valley-based Constellation Research. The speed, interactivity, and sharing we can do today through the social media networks of Twitter, Facebook, and many others is a major force multiplier.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Social media is a huge resource for entrepreneurs. Sadly, too many entrepreneurs still think social media is only for play, rather than work. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the best entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and elsewhere. You only have once chance for a great first impression.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2014

Sponsored by VISA Business With all the new technology available today for video conferencing, interactive social media, and webinars, you may think that travel is no longer a requirement for starting a small business. Every region has its own culture (Silicon Valley, Boston, Austin), so travel is well worth the cost and time.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 10, 2015

The simple answer is that with all the staging of TV lights and billionaire investors, it’s nothing like Silicon Valley. According to media reports , the investors on Shark Tank close as little as one-third of the deals you see them make on the show. Investor knowledge and experience routinely have more value than the money.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Johansen knows this space, as a distinguished fellow at the Institute for the Future in Silicon Valley, and Ronn is a serial entrepreneur and managing director of Innovation Portfolio Partners in Palo Alto. Social media relationships fuel the scaling fire. Maintain the agility to quickly pivot or quit. Not everything will work.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2020

You may have heard that venture capitalists in Silicon Valley no longer read business plans. Set specific targets on the sales channels and marketing initiatives you need, including the use of social media, brand building, franchising, trade shows, affiliates, and distributors. Budget time and dollars for each.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 3, 2015

Through peers, social media or connections, make every effort to meet one or more of the investors before the actual pitch. Other well-positioned groups outside the ACA, such as Keiretsu Forum in Silicon Valley , charge up to $1,500. Don’t be a total unknown to every investor in a meeting.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 18, 2016

This point was highlighted well in a recent book, “ Disrupting Digital Business ,” by R “Ray” Wang, CEO and Principal Analyst of Silicon Valley-based Constellation Research. The speed, interactivity, and sharing we can do today through the social media networks of Twitter, Facebook, and many others is a major force multiplier.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 15, 2018

Online, it pays to join entrepreneur and investor groups on social media, and build relationships with people meeting your criteria. There’s a reason that Silicon Valley and Boston are hubs for high-tech startups. In fact, your ideal partner may also be an investor. Explore matchmaking sites for business partners.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

I don’t advise pitching to famous Silicon Valley venture capitalists for major funding until well after your business is a proven hit, and you are looking to scale it up across the country or world-wide. Make sure you can get consistent names on Twitter, Facebook, and other key social media sites.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 15, 2015

This point was highlighted well in a book I just finished, “ Disrupting Digital Business ,” by R “Ray” Wang, CEO and Principal Analyst of Silicon Valley-based Constellation Research. The speed, interactivity, and sharing we can do today through the social media networks of Twitter, Facebook, and many others is a major force multiplier.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Hoffman should know, as an icon in the Silicon Valley, having educated and trained hundreds of startup founders as the CEO of “ Founders Space ,” designated by Inc.com as one of the top ten incubators and accelerators in the world. Or as Steven S. Be the first to disrupt an existing market space. Being first is always important.

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