Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

Since Keiretsu Forum’s founding in 2000, its members have invested over $200M in 260 companies in technology, consumer products, healthcare/life sciences, and real estate. This one claims to be the world’s largest angel investor network, with 850 accredited investor members throughout twenty one chapters on three continents.

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View from Seed

AUGUST 30, 2016

Regardless of your opinion of any of these companies, their successes or failures in going public, or the future of their businesses, they’ve all succeeded in convincing hundreds of millions of people (or even billions) to use their product. The city I call home, Boston, is not known for its social products. A Story of Impact.

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Version One Ventures

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Companies still need to evolve their narrative and vision over time, successfully shift from one to multiple products, build a high performing leadership team, retain their entrepreneurial culture while scaling, etc. Raising capital may be easier than ever before, but building a generational company hasn’t gotten any simpler.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 20, 2021

With these tips, choosing a shipping company that will help you ship your products from North America to the rest of the world has never been easier. The post How To Find The Right North American Shipping Courier appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2022

Since its founding in 2000, its members have invested over $800 million dollars in over 800 companies in technology, consumer products, healthcare/life sciences, real estate and other segments with high growth potential. The Founding Chapter is in Silicon Valley, California, (naturally).

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 9, 2023

Focusing on products and services that are extremely valuable to your customers is essential as it helps them rely more on you and ensures your business weathers the tough economic times. For example, businesses can use a ‘fighter product’ strategy to introduce affordable versions of high-end products Thanks to Anna Stella, BBSA !

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Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

Besides the general focus on customer and product development, an entrepreneur should foresee the next moves that will serve to guide him on the right path. 1- Having a brand, service, and product built on integrity. When an entrepreneur can forecast his next moves, even his/her employees become part of the moves the business makes.

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View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Of the last 15 investments we’ve made, 8 have been pre-product or pre-seed style rounds. Because of this, we are a multi-geography firm, and will invest in all the core innovation centers in North America. Indeed, this trend is happening across the world, but for now, we are primarily focused on North America.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 26, 2018

Bob Stojanovic (Head of EV Charging Infrastructure North America at ABB ) knows this very well. . ABB is a global company that has been selected by Electrify America to provide high-power electric vehicle charging stations across the country. Prepare for the Short- and Long-Haul with Your Product Offerings.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

During these years of study and reflection, he imagined a solution to the housing affordability crisis that has limited access and driven costs upward for millions of families in North America who seek home ownership. Q: Why are Canadian and U.S. markets often inflexible in responding to the housing needs of prospective homebuyers?

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 16, 2019

We use AI to successfully manage traffic patterns, track critical patient diagnostics, make financial predictions, and even increase farming productivity. Using internet data and social media content, artificial intelligence can leverage existing connections between companies, products, and people.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

After a stint as the President of North America at BBC Worldwide, Herb is returning to his roots in both digital and Latino. We = my father is from Colombia, South America, immigrated to the U.S. legally for medical school, served in the Air Force and then was a productive, tax-paying contributor for nearly 40 years.

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Version One Ventures

JANUARY 7, 2020

Congratulations to Manny Medina and everyone at Outreach , which was named the Fourth Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte’s 2019 Technology Fast 500™. Product launches. If you missed it, you can read our announcement here. Abstract now offers AdobeXD support. You can read more about it on their blog.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

It positively impacts everything from employee well-being to job satisfaction to motivation to productivity. Deb has delighted and inspired over 1,000 audiences across North America. Saying thank you isn’t just a nice thing to do during the holidays. It’s smart business year-round. It’s a powerhouse tool for building engagement.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

The above ad from Apple in the 1984 Super Bowl helped make Super Bowl advertising must-see TV and redefined how companies leverage the Super Bowl to promote their products. The State of Business To Business (B2B) Content Marketing In North America - [link]. 3 Mistakes Small Businesses Make When Marketing – [link]. .

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 18, 2022

What all this doesn’t mean is that you should roll out your product in every country at the same time. But it does mean that you think about the global implications at every step of the process: Pick your company and product names carefully. Anticipate greater growth outside of North America. Find global sources now.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 29, 2014

I know what goes into a great hotel room , and I know what differentiates work trips where you’re productive and those where everything feels like a struggle. Over the last few years, there has been an increase in the amount of business travel across the North America.

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Startup Lessons Learned

JUNE 15, 2018

Today it’s North America's largest non-profit pet adoption website, with millions of visitors to the site each month and partnerships with more than 17,000 animal shelters, pet rescue groups, humane societies and shelters. The company had no real process in place for developing its product, even as the product was doing well. “We

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 16, 2019

You know, things like experience hitting revenue goals, knowledge about a product or industry and the ability to successfully lead a team of reps come to mind. Not every business can boast the brand recognition of Apple or Nike, and every product isn’t going to have the sizzle of a Marc Jacobs bag or the latest Lexus model.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

It has speeds that are comparable to DSL and is available throughout North America. Aside from harming worker morale, it creates productivity issues. One viable solution is to offer them satellite Internet, a service that delivers fast connections to rural and remote areas not serviced by traditional broadband providers.

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Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

JULY 12, 2012

Companies Continue to “Reshore” Production? The story of manufacturing in the United States over the last couple of decades is one marked by job loss due to globalization and offshoring production to low-cost labor countries. If you’d like to read the full article, you can visit the Software Advice blog here.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 21, 2013

Creators of new products in environments of extreme uncertainty, startups face enormous risks. Through rapid experimentation, short product development cycles, and rigorous measurements of the right metrics, they can ascertain what customers really want. In the US, about 50% of small businesses fail in the first five years.

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Version One Ventures

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

First, Bitcoin startups that focus on commerce/payment solutions in North America are competing with existing products with strong network effects. The first wave of Bitcoin apps went after payment-related use cases in North-America and hence against strong existing network effects.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 7, 2016

This year, Vancouver was rated the #1 most livable city in North America by Mercer , followed by Toronto (#15) and Ottawa (#17). With so much at stake in a company’s first few years of operation, the ability to build great teams and great products/services outside of Silicon Valley can offer tremendous advantages. While the U.S.

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Version One Ventures

MAY 6, 2014

In order to succeed in a market with existing strong network effects (such as the payment structure in North America), you need to focus on an underserved niche where your product provides something that hasn’t been possible before.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2014

Andrew was head of North America and international head of licensing meaning he knew how to take these characters and blow them out into the endearing franchise that they became by extending the brand to the physical world and then ultimately to the big screen. We met in August (so much for VCs taking the Summer off!)

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Any type of company can create a “Best Place to Work” culture — also known as a WOW factor workplace — when leaders commit to being role models who train and inspire employees to create extraordinary products and deliver impeccable service at a great value (regardless of the price).

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Up and Running

MAY 10, 2021

For example, iOS devices are more popular in Western Europe or North America, while Android is more popular in other parts of the world. The good news is that you can begin with a minimum viable product (MVP), get your product to market quicker, and minimize development costs. Create an MVP. Yes, you read that right!

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 28, 2020

It will give them something to look forward to, help them stay productive, and bolster their sense of self-worth, well-being, and belonging. Deb has delighted and inspired over 1,000 audiences across North America. Best-ever bosses have always sought to WOW employees by showing them authentic love.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 16, 2019

By 2017, the tech industry in Toronto became one of North Americas fastest growing tech market, per a CBRE 2 018 North American Scoring Tech Talent report. This is a combination of applied research and new product development. This is because of the highly productive workforce and low operating costs.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 14, 2019

Since its founding in 2000, its members have invested over $800 million dollars in over 800 companies in technology, consumer products, healthcare/life sciences, real estate and other segments with high growth potential. The Founding Chapter is in Silicon Valley, California, (naturally).

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Angel Investor North America Accredited Investor Angel Groups 241

Duct Tape Marketing

AUGUST 10, 2017

ONTRAPORT was named one of Forbes’ Most Promising Companies in America in 2013 and was ranked #102 on the Inc500 (and #10 in software) as one of the 500 fastest growing privately held companies in America. What could make your product even better? What could make your product even better?

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

CDO of Badgeville Steve Sims is a well-known gamification expert with broad experience in game design, development and production across all major platforms – web, mobile, console and PC. He also led EA’s earliest forays into the online market, including Fantasy Sports and Casual Games.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 17, 2020

Any type of company can create a “Best Place to Work” culture — also known as a WOW factor workplace — when leaders commit to being role models who train and inspire employees to create extraordinary products and deliver impeccable service at a great value (regardless of the price).

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Austin Startup

MAY 24, 2021

I have really enjoyed watching our BP3 team build up a Camunda practice that is, in my opinion, the very best practice in North America. Our team consistently builds great products for our clients, with Camunda.

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Transformify

MAY 28, 2018

Now Hiring for an Intermediate C++ 3D Graphics Developer As part of the project team, your role will include leveraging the latest tools and technology in C++ 3D graphics for a diverse selection of desktop application software projects, as well as collaborating with your team in building innovative software products.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 18, 2015

In 2013, there were 909 million mobile gamers worldwide, nearly half of which resided in the Asia Pacific region, and 146 million of which came from North America. Those stereotypes have quickly been shattering, however, with the emergence and immense popularity of mobile gaming.

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