Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2017

Business success is all about two-way communication, between you and your customers, investors, partners, and internally between team members. Instead, find a partner with domain experience. Investors avoid startups that are in stealth mode, long development cycles, and an inflexible business model.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

Startups which insist on operating in stealth mode in fear of competitor response miss the more important customer response. Partners and distribution channels will take you seriously. In many business arenas, brand-name partners and distribution are a prerequisite to scaling the business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 13, 2021

If you are a technologist, and business just isn’t your thing, then find a partner you trust who can complement your technical skills with a passion for business. Aspiring entrepreneurs who are determined to operate in stealth mode, for fear of giving away their secrets, will find they lose more than they could gain by sharing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Find a partner and core team early to supplement your expertise. Startups that operate in stealth mode until their solution is perfect usually acquire customers and investors very slowly. Efforts that take years, or have many starts and stops, will not generate investor confidence.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 11, 2020

Spend more time nurturing partners and outside influencers. Too many early entrepreneurs go into stealth mode, or are unwilling to share what they know, for fear of ideas being stolen. Obviously, you need the confidence in yourself to make that first step.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2017

In the past, companies avoided sharing knowledge or technology, preferring stealth mode and relying on internal expertise to stay safe. Enable customers to customize your offerings, and learn from the choices they make. Continually look outside for talent, data, and technology. Connect and strengthen your customer ecosystem.

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