YoungUpstarts

JUNE 26, 2018

Just ask anyone on Wall Street. When, in the first days of the App Store, someone at my company suggested that we use the world’s whizziest piece of technology to create a digital whoopee cushion, the laughter at the meeting could have been heard halfway down the street. What should I build? How do I sell it? Why should I do it?

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Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2014

I’m sure many of you have heard his name. According to Schumpter, capitalism is an evolutionary process where new industries and new companies continually emerge to knock out the old. President Bieto, Dean Sauquet, members of the faculty, distinguished guests, and ladies and gentlemen….Thank Thank you for the kind introduction.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 11, 2012

It's a beautiful thing we're all supposed to get really psyched about--Main Street helping Main Street. It's a beautiful thing we're all supposed to get really psyched about--Main Street helping Main Street. tanning salon/seed fund combo. Jersey Shore Ventures anyone?). I can't tell you about the.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 5, 2009

I had last been in Chapel Hill on a winter’s day in 1986, traveling with the VP of Sales of our new supercomputer startup, Ardent. We just turned on the rental car radio as we entered campus and heard the mid day BBC news – the space shuttle Challenger had just exploded. It would be the company where I actually earned the title.

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 17, 2010

You've heard the arguments before--Wall Street sucks up all the best talent in NYC and that's why its so tough to recruit here. It's also why there's a fear that when the economy turns, so will Wall Street, and so will the giant sucking sound from the south (of Manhattan). It's because, as a community, we've been outflanked.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

We’ve all heard of Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg and Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, both of whom rocketed Wonder Woman-like through the glass ceiling to become household names. The best news is, the race is just beginning, and it’s becoming exponentially easier for women to break ahead. Still not convinced? Don’t be a commodity.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

You’ve all heard the question before. Notes Wadhwa, “Jason [Calacanis], Fred [Wilson], and Silicon Valley VC’s, I’ve got news for you: you’ve got it all wrong. Notes Wadhwa, “Jason [Calacanis], Fred [Wilson], and Silicon Valley VC’s, I’ve got news for you: you’ve got it all wrong.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 10, 2014

You may have heard about Facebook’s recent shift in culture. By Jon Gordon, author of “ The Carpenter: A Story About the Greatest Success Strategies of All “ Does America care anymore? Our actions seem to say “no.” In fact, not caring seems to be an epidemic. And it has major consequences: 1. Start with a strong vision.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 10, 2017

This song was originally conceived after David Lee Roth had seen a news story of a suicide jumper.and on-lookers urging the man to jump. If you’re having a bad day and listen to your favorite song, it can change your entire mood. Music can also help you to get through difficult moments in life. 1 – All I do is Win by DJ Khaled.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 20, 2014

It’s bad news either way. " We heard this from many of the Wall Street groups that survived a few years ago only with government bail-outs. It sounded to investors like me that they felt a funding entitlement for their startup idea. We notice what we like and what we dislike, so we work to make society match our dreams.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 1, 2017

by Gail Martin, author of “ The Essential Social Media Marketing Handbook: A New Roadmap for Maximizing Your Brand, Influence, and Credibility “ Whether your company is purely local or has a global footprint, you need to be active and visible on social media. Stay Local.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Posted on September 14, 2009 by steveblank Over the last 30 years Wall Street’s appetite for technology stocks have changed radically – swinging between unbridled enthusiasm to believing they’re all toxic. You have to wonder: does the VC you have on your board today have the right skill set to help you succeed in today’s economic environment?

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 9, 2017

So, Kimberly Clarke sought out new uses for their technology. Image courtesy of Flickr. When it comes to brand recognition, companies like Kleenex and Coke have cracked the code. Strong brand recognition is key to building loyal customer relationships. After all, loyal customers lead to reliable, consistent revenue.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 12, 2023

He is the author of the inspirational newsletter Friday Forward, the #1 Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and the international bestselling author of five books: Elevate and Friday Forward. Questions I ask Robert Glazer: [1:45] Would you characterize this as the new generation of leadership? [2:35] Like this show? Duct Tape Transcript.

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www.startupnextdoor.com

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Dashes in your domains are good for SEO, I heard from an expert recently. Let’s say your house was on Clover street when you were growing up. Startup Next Door. Venture without Capital. coming soon. « Don’t Let Them Know You’re Alone. When naming your company you’re naming your baby.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 25, 2014

by Emily Chase Smith , author of “ The Financially Savvy Entrepreneur “ Have you heard the phrase, “If you want to know who’s in charge, follow the money”? Imagine that you have a successful online business and you decide to open a retail location on a cute little street downtown. Personal Guarantees. Credit Cards.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 10, 2018

Chances are that you’ve heard about criminals buying or selling stolen personal information on the dark web. That’s not news, but did you know that the items listed go far beyond credit cards or Social Security numbers? by Matt Tatham, manager of content insights and data analyst at Experian Consumer Services.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 9, 2017

So, Kimberly Clarke sought out new uses for their technology. Image courtesy of Flickr. When it comes to brand recognition, companies like Kleenex and Coke have cracked the code. Strong brand recognition is key to building loyal customer relationships. After all, loyal customers lead to reliable, consistent revenue.

Small Business 48

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Agile VC

MAY 26, 2011

How to Evaluate Firms for a Seed VC. How To Think About The Future. AGILEVC My idle thoughts on tech startups. LinkedIn: The Series A Fundraising Story. May 26, 2011. This also appears as a guest post at Fortune’s Term Sheet. LinkedIn went public last week. Google is still a private company (their IPO was Aug 2004).

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 31, 2016

I quickly searched Twitter while still on the panel and saw the horrific news. A group of kayakers had been run over by a ferry boat backing out of a dock near West 39th Street. Over the years, I've heard every question imaginable about paddling in the Hudson River or the East River. 3) How do I sign up? Is it dirty?)

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ConversionXL

JUNE 23, 2019

Almost all but the biggest of companies have an uphill credibility battle every time a new visitor lands on their site. A brand we’ve heard of is more credible; an unknown brand is less credible. “Would you like a new iPhone? ” Let’s say you’re walking down the street. What do you do?

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Gust

JULY 13, 2014

It’s bad news either way. ” We heard this from many of the Wall Street groups that survived a few years ago only with government bail-outs. It sounded to investors like me that they felt a funding entitlement for their startup idea. We notice what we like and what we dislike, so we work to make society match our dreams.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 30, 2015

The idea of exactly what your business is going to be usually comes first. Secondly, most often, is giving a title to your idea. What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Some people turn to their childhood for inspiration or a beloved family pet. It could be a made up word you dream of one night and feel it has the right ring to it.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 29, 2017

As a consultant who must balance delivery versus sales, not having enough leads can lead to the dreaded feast-or-famine cycle. Nurturing and educating your leads is time-consuming work. You don’t want to nurture and educate leads that go nowhere. Only a third of B2B businesses follow-up with their leads on a monthly basis.

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Hearpreneur

MAY 15, 2016

I started my business because I was sick and tired of web designers charging thousands of dollars and then not responding to calls/emails, taking forever to update things, and eventually disappearing never to be heard from again. Each story is different though the reasons may remain the same. 1 – Because of Overcharging.

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Software By Rob

JANUARY 25, 2012

Indeed, I did buy my latest startup, but the deal was done from a spare bedroom of my suburban home in Fresno, California for less than most people pay for a new car. Photo by psiaki. Based on the title of this post you might be thinking I have mad stacks of money in the bank. My Background.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 10, 2018

After a quick google it became clear that this was the name for our new agency. The idea of exactly what your business is going to usually come first. Secondly, most often, is giving a title to your idea. What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Some people turn to their childhood for inspiration or a beloved family pet.

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Austin Startup

AUGUST 20, 2017

August 20, 2017: This is another in my series of posts all leading up to a book on Startup Decision Making. One of the most common mistakes I see in startups is making decisions that lose sight of the context , including the past, present, and future. But, later on they often wish they had the ability to erase many of them.

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Berkonomics

JUNE 11, 2015

We’ve all heard the modern day mantra: Fail Fast. This would serve me very well as my product moved from individual clients to entire Wall Street firms licensing my code. How would they populate these new fancy offices? His personal story is full of lessons for us all. – Dave. I became an entrepreneur by default.

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Austin Startup

JUNE 9, 2019

Two robot buses full of dozens of venture capitalists and family office investors from around the world traveled for three days around the great state of Texas from Dallas to Houston to Austin. The Texas Startup Manifesto The roadshow was a successful trip that we will definitely repeat in 2020. Morgan to approve a robot bus with their logo on it!

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

These are all of the things I heard from a founder that I recently backed. Founders hit the street with their pitch deck, some make it, and some don’t, but nearly all of them ascribe a lot more human influence over the process than there probably is. Fundraising takes a long time. I’m a female founder. I don’t have enough traction.

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startupbaltimore.org

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Email Posts Get Connected Subscribe to our Feed Join our Google Group Discussion Follow @StartupBmore on Twitter Find us on Facebook Join our Mailing List News Advice Profiles Events Startup Breakfast + Workshop Startup 101 New? Start here. Having given the same advice ten times, I thought I would commit it to posterity!

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Steve Blank

APRIL 5, 2017

I was having coffee with the CEO of a new startup, listening to her puzzle through how to communicate to potential customers. Select the media you want the message to be read/seen/heard on. How do I sort out what to do?”. She winced as I reminded her that she had gone through the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps.

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ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Almost all but the biggest companies have an uphill credibility battle ahead of them every time a new visitor lands on our site. a brand we’ve heard of is more credible, unknown brand less). “Would like a new iPhone 5 – it’s just $20? ” Let’s say you’re walking down the street.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 28, 2015

Since I started writing my new book, YouthNation, last summer, the changes I have been studying have evolved in some instances more quickly than I could type. Since I started writing my new book, YouthNation, last summer, the changes I have been studying have evolved in some instances more quickly than I could type.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 5, 2019

The idea of exactly what your business is going to usually come first. Secondly, most often, is giving a title to your idea. What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Some people turn to their childhood for inspiration or a beloved family pet. It could be a made up word you dream of one night and feel it has the right ring to it.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 21, 2017

They didn't die on the beaches at Normandy to allow Nazis to march on our streets here. Whites represented 43% of homicide victims in the local news, but only 13% of homicide victims in crime reports. On no sides is genocide an ok thing to promote with your free speech or to organize a group around.

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