Startup Professionals Musings

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The Demographics Of New Venture Founders Are Changing

Startup Professionals Musings

Additionally, research has revealed that the average age of the founders of technology companies in the United States is a surprisingly high 39 - with twice as many over age 50 as under age 25. 83 percent of online users aged 50-64 use social media now, and the growth rate continues to increase.

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Baby Boomers May Be Your Biggest Startup Competitors

Startup Professionals Musings

Additionally, Kauffman research has revealed that the average age of the founders of technology companies in the United States is a surprisingly high 39 - with twice as many over age 50 as under age 25. 65 percent of online users aged 50-64 use social media now, and the growth rate continues to increase.

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Encore Entrepreneur Is The New Baby Boomer Lifestyle

Startup Professionals Musings

Additionally, Kauffman research has revealed that the average age of the founders of technology companies in the United States is a surprisingly high 39 - with twice as many over age 50 as under age 25. 65 percent of online users aged 50-64 use social media now, and the growth rate continues to increase.

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The Old Ways Of Social Media Marketing Are Broken

Startup Professionals Musings

Isn’t it frustrating to think you understand something new in business, like marketing with social media, only to realize that the landscape changed while you were looking at other priorities? Jim should know, since he is the president Ignite Social Media , of one of the best known social media marketing agencies.

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These 8 Disciplines Define A Fundable Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

In the United States, this is a limited liability corporation, or LLC. Even before you build a product, you should be interacting with potential customers in person, and through social media. The date of incorporation is the official start date for your business, so progress from this point will be scrutinized by investors.

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7 New Initiatives To Fearlessly Grow Your Business

Startup Professionals Musings

I found these points made well in a new book, “ Fearless Growth ,” by Amanda Setili, who has worked with disruptive technology startups in the United States and Malaysia, as well as some of the biggest companies in the world. Seek direct customer feedback, via social media and personal interactions, rather than old market research.

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Baby Boomers Are Surpassing Gen-Y As Entrepreneurs

Startup Professionals Musings

Additionally, Kauffman research has revealed that the average age of the founders of technology companies in the United States is a surprisingly high 39 - with twice as many over age 50 as under age 25. Six out of 10 Internet users aged 50-64 use social media now, and the growth rate continues to increase.