Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 13, 2020

As a startup mentor, I’m always amazed that some entrepreneurs seem to be an immediate hit with investors, while others struggle to get any attention at all. Some entrepreneurs love to talk and produce videos, but hate to write anything down. Others send investors email and business plans in all uppercase or no punctuation.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 7, 2019

But you can also learn a huge amount by peeking behind the videos, podcasts and articles that Neil publishes and taking a look at his career trajectory and life story. Shortly after that, Neil founded his first online business, Advice Monkey, which was an online job board. You might even want to take notes. Try, Try Again.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 25, 2024

It’s getting to the point where videos are easily being created, too, thanks to AI. But with that said, one piece of advice that so many people are giving out, especially when it comes to job hunting, is to use AI. The post Why the Human Touch Still Matters When Job Hunting appeared first on The Startup Magazine.

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 17, 2020

Building trust is important for every business , but it’s even more essential for startups. Here is how you can use video to build client and consumer trust in your startup. The Early Stages of Promoting Your Startup. First of all — why video? Effective videos must be captivating and entertaining.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 26, 2024

If you feel that you can’t handle this complicated terrain, don’t be afraid to ask an experienced financial PR agency for advice. The post Integrating Digital Platforms in Financial PR: Maximizing Impact in the Digital Age appeared first on The Startup Magazine.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

A college syllabus is enough work for the typical student, but some enterprising students still desire to create a startup company in college. This smaller group of students are voluntarily increasing their work quota, with the additional responsibility of running a startup company. Conduct A Personal Evaluation.

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VC Cafe

JULY 26, 2020

VC’s were no longer insisting that startups spend faster, and “swing for the fences”. It was a nuclear winter for startup capital.” ” Steve Blank, “Is the lean startup dead?” ” The Lean Startup movement started out of necessity. Agile Development: launch an MVP early and iterate quickly.

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View from Seed

MAY 14, 2020

Check out their advice on how best to manage a hybrid, or fully remote team, below. Meet our experts: Jessica Meher – Angel investor, startup advisor, and founder. You have to make extra effort to check in with people via slack, or jump on a video call during the day even if it’s just to say hi. Max Goldman – Founder and CEO.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

In my last post I pointed out that many of the media commentators who have criticized the YouTube video network companies as not having strong businesses were mistaken. So why is online video such an attractive market to build a startup? As I point out frequently, people want to consume video. Much of it already is.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 12, 2018

Many people will write the history on why Ring became an enormously successful company and why it became a real-world unicorn in a world when many startups are anointed that merely on paper. We first met Jamie when had had a startup called Simulscribe, which transcribed voicemail so you could read your messages rather than listen to them.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MARCH 16, 2022

Rune is the co-founder and CEO of Mentorcam, a marketplace where people can access high-profile mentors for 1:1 advice. The platform connects people to the mentors they admire for personalized advice and mentorship. 2:30] What are the good things, the hard things, and the easy things about building a tech startup? [4:17]

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? Welcome to ‘500 Founders’ where we ask innovators from around New Zealand for their top insights for first time startup founders. Luke Campbell – Cofounder. ” “The best investment you can do is to invest in yourself.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 21, 2020

They also look for entrepreneurs they know from past experience and warm introductions, or for evidence that you have previously built a successful startup, and sold your last one for maybe $800 million. Also suggesting that they check out your website or video and tell you what they think will not likely peak their curiosity.

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Startups and entrepreneurs have a unique challenge they need to face to effectively promote their solutions in a digital environment. Here are five essential inbound marketing tools for startups and entrepreneurs. Adding videos to your marketing toolkit is a very versatile solution. But how to get started?

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 5, 2020

This should generate interest in your products and services by providing thought leadership, advice, and information that your audience cares about. Instructional videos, industry analyses and infographics are powerful in helping your brand gain a strong footing among potential customers. Use the multi-channel approach.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 23, 2015

Last week Fred Wilson and I sat down in Santa Monica for an hour+ discussion with the video cameras rolling. One of the questions we discussed is, “How much capital should a startup raise?” ” Here is a three-minute video with Fred answering this question. I promise it’s worth watching.

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Startup Lessons Learned

APRIL 29, 2013

This post was written by Sarah Milstein, co-host of The Lean Startup Conference. We’re looking for speakers for the 2013 Lean Startup Conference. If you’re a Lean Startup veteran, feel free to skim the beginning, as this is mostly stuff you already know. Last week, we announced that our short application form was live.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

My partner Steven Dietz is an auto enthusiast and more than just an admirer of amazing cars he has worked around the auto industry for 20 years and backed a couple of billion-dollar startups in the category. Whenever somebody has a car startup I send it straight his way. True Ventures with hardware startups. Startup Advice'

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

How to optimize SaaS startup development costs. In this blog, we are going to discuss some of the important practices to optimize product development and remove unnecessary startup expenses. Most SaaS startups want to launch with more features because of the belief that it will help them increase the adoption.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 11, 2016

The same passion that got your startup idea off the ground can blind you to signs that your company is failing. How to recognize when it’s time to pull the plug on your startup idea, and why founders can’t operate afford to operate in a vacuum were the focus on today’s Entrepreneurs are Everywhere radio show.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 7, 2019

But you can also learn a huge amount by peeking behind the videos, podcasts and articles that Neil publishes and taking a look at his career trajectory and life story. Shortly after that, Neil founded his first online business, Advice Monkey, which was an online job board. You might even want to take notes. Try, Try Again.

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Startup Lessons Learned

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Guest post by Lisa Regan, writer for The Lean Startup Conference The Lean Startup Conference is next week--and now that we can step back and see all the speakers and mentors, we have to say: Wow. He and some of his key team members will share advice for working in large (very large) organizations.

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 30, 2023

In my post “ YC’s guide to series A ” I shared Ycombinator’s advice on how writing your own investment memo can help articulate your value proposition for investors and have the answers to the questions you’re likely to get probed on by VCs.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Today we are announcing the biggest entrepreneurial program ever launched – Startup Weekend Next. A partnership of Startup Weekend , Startup America , TechStars and Udacity , Startup Weekend Next brings four weeks of amazing hands-on training learning to build your startup to cities around the world.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 22, 2023

Expect video, Instagram, live streaming, and podcasts to dominate the list in 2023. For example, a startup SaaS company can use a specialized app to create a good product management process and keep track of the project's progress. Facebook is here to stay. Thanks to Sean Stevens, Immerse Education ! #5-

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

As part of The Startup Magazine’s Female Founder Interview series , we interviewed Adriana Rozo-Angulo, founder of international consulting firm MAS Connections and author of The Buoyant Business: How Simplicity Can Keep Organizations Afloat in a Stormy Economy. TSM: With a bit more detail, what are the main takeaways from the book?

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2014

As a startup mentor, I’m always amazed that some entrepreneurs seem to be an immediate hit with investors, while others struggle to get any attention at all. Some entrepreneurs love to talk and produce videos, but hate to write anything down. angel investors business Elon Musk entrepreneur startup traits'

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Version One Ventures

MARCH 3, 2021

ICYMI, here is a list of our posts on why we’re excited about backing these startups. In helping our portfolio startups go through the announcement process, we’ve compiled some suggestions to guide you in putting out your message and making sure it gets amplified in the right way. Quotes from your investors, customers, etc.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Based on my own experience working for two different startup companies, Keteka and onlineresume.us , I will break down several important pieces of advice in order to help you better navigate the application process, what to do in case you are not accepted, and how to successfully prepare for participation in these kinds of programs.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Look for a part-time job in a local or family business to provide access to things you will need only occasionally, such as a high-speed printer, video equipment or product assembly tools and storage. With the unlimited access to “how-to” videos and detailed instructions on the Internet, you shouldn’t need to hire experts for most things.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 20, 2021

Due to online learning, more companies will focus their efforts in creating interactive media, such as video games, comics, instructional videos in order to captivate their audience and promote learning their desired topics. 4-Rise of individuals deciding to launch startups. 19- Shift towards video marketing.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 17, 2018

As a startup co-founder with a growing team, here are the recruiting tips I’ve learnt over the last couple of years. You need to sell them on why your startup is the best. Ray Dalio, the founder of the world’s largest hedge fund, has some good advice on this front. Hiring = Sales. cutting edge technology (WebRTC), 2.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 29, 2021

These interactions now take place via video conferences, podcasts, webinars and live-streamed workshops. Zoom was primarily created as a convenient video chat medium. In the wealth management sector, people do not need to physically consult a financial specialist regarding affordable retirement planning and investment advice.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2021

As a mentor to startups and new entrepreneurs, I continue to hear the refrain that business plans are no longer required for a new startup, since investors never read them anyway. For aspiring entrepreneurs, or if your last startup failed, it’s all about standing out above the crowd of others like you, and demonstrating your readiness.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2022

As part of our Founder interview series , The Startup Magazine caught up with Salo Sterental, Co-Founder of the SoStereo, a marketing firm that enables brands and artists alike to unlock the marketing power of music. TSM: What characteristics does it take to lead a startup success to a scaleup success?

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

As you begin your startup journey—consider the following tips to set your business up for success. Download our free Startup Checklist and review the complete guide for starting a small business. Seek out advice, get recommendations, and talk through challenges as you grow your business. Need help tracking your progress?

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 21, 2022

2- To offer the best in class live video commerce solution. My BHAG is to propel my business as the best-in-class live video commerce solution on the market. To become a small giant as a startup from a small town, we have to build and grow a strong brand in every household as a preference. Thanks to Alex Wang, Ember Fund ! #2-

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