Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 24, 2023

I’ve always recommend a self-assessment of where you and your organization are along the innovation spectrum, and I was pleased to see a realistic proficiency scale in a recent book, “ Seeing Around Corners ,” by Rita McGrath. In many cases, this new focus on innovation has the potential to kill your “cash cow.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 28, 2023

I offer here a synopsis of his five key tactics in making any business decision, with my own insights added, that I would recommend to every business professional aspiring to make the jump to leadership: First get all the input you can from your team. Declare that you alone are accountable for the outcome.

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

I’m declaring De Correspondent the most interesting journalism start-up I have read about in 2013. I’m declaring De Correspondent the most interesting journalism start-up I have read about in 2013.” million citizens, this would be the equivalent of 450,000 subscribers for an American publication. Here’s our story.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 6, 2023

A startup that is listed on a crowdfunding platform gets no formal pushback or negotiation on its declared valuation. Most public company executives today decry the short-term focus of conventional shareholders on profits versus strategy. These groups are now largely run by volunteers at no cost to entrepreneurs.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

A startup that is listed on a crowdfunding platform gets no formal pushback or negotiation on its declared valuation. Most public company executives today decry the short-term focus of conventional shareholders on profits versus strategy. These groups are now largely run by volunteers at no cost to entrepreneurs.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2021

If you are just plain tired of working so hard, or your startup is not getting the traction you expected, should you shut down cleanly, or just file for bankruptcy and walk away? Your credit rating will be lost for six to ten years, and your business image will likely be permanently damaged. Sell assets to raise cash.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Tens of thousands of dollars of your hard-earned money, the end result of your work, your strife, your sleepless nights and stress headaches and endless meetings that take longer than they should, don’t make it to your pocket by a matter of law, a debt we owe before we earn a dime. There, I said it.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 13, 2016

It’s very fashionable these days to declare yourself a social entrepreneur, working for the good of society, the environment and a better life. You can always use crowdfunding, but don’t count on going public or merging with a for-profit. All perform in-depth evaluations of spending practices, and can jeopardize your strategy.

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Most painfully, you’ll learn that your role in the company has to change. I had done amazing things with almost no resources and got the company on the radar of every tech publication and into deals we had no right to be in. This is the time you and your employees get to have a discussion about the next steps in their career.

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David Teten

DECEMBER 15, 2018

At a certain point, your best move is to admit defeat and move on. You’ll have to pay for severance, make sure you’re current on taxes, pay someone to sell off your furniture, etc. It’s much better to calculate the total cost of shutting down, publicize it to the board, and then declare defeat once your cash in bank hits that level.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 22, 2011

For the good of your people. When Marc Benioff declared “the end of software” industry insiders scoffed. Sometimes knowing you’re a great “number 2″ in a company or on your team is a very relieving realization. When you spot people like that in your company you shoot them. The executer.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2016

If your new venture is still in the idea or development stages, don’t even think about a high valuation. If you don’t yet have a hundred investors knocking on your door, it’s time to put more focus on viral marketing, closing customers, and exponential growth. You have to earn a billion-dollar valuation, not declare it.

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 17, 2022

In the competitive business world, you have to innovate ideas on how your business should run. In 2015, Vitalik was declared one of Fortune's 40 Under 40, recognizing the world's most influential young people. Upwork is now the world’s largest public online freelance marketplace, primarily providing remote job listings.

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OnlyOnce

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Short of declaring failure and shutting down your company, laying off employees is the worst thing you may have to do as a startup CEO. Plan your talking points in advance of meetings. Plan everything you’re going to say—both to the individuals being let go and to your team as a whole—in advance. Severance is also key.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 4, 2020

The right answer is to ask for an amount that is just right , based on your real needs, and consistent with the capabilities and interests of the investors you are addressing. Here are eight key questions that will you get in the right ballpark with the right investors: Who is your investor audience?

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 6, 2014

Content Marketing Will Fail Your Business If You Keep Doing This – crowdspring.co/S2Ivic. Need a great name & URL for your new business? Content Marketing Will Fail Your Business If You Keep Doing This – crowdspring.co/S2Ivic. Need a great name & URL for your new business? ” – crowdspring.co/1oDXgXm.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

So if your costs are $500,000 per month and you have $350,000 per month in revenue then your net burn (500-350) is equal to $150,000. but that’s our firm’s money on your balance sheet. if you have a good use for it and we’re excited about your company – fine. Let’s set up a framework.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Many of your previous speakers have talked about that. In the military, you don’t want a lot of risk in your parachutes, or in your nuclear silos. But if you want to discover a new technology before your competitor, you want risk. You improve your ability to attract, retain, and motivate talent.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Could your business flourish with a gush of money and hype? Then, the unveiling of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposed equity crowdfunding rules reveals a panacea for growing your business’s coffers. The SEC’s proposed equity crowdfunding rules regulate, in part: Your business (the securities issuer).

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ConversionXL

MARCH 31, 2021

In this article, I’ll outline how to create an agency content strategy that fuels your business development efforts and generates the optimal kind of organic traffic. Mining your clients for pain-points, success, and topic ideas. It’s unlikely your ideal client is interested in a generic “5 ways to produce better ads.”.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 6, 2019

If you are just plain tired of working so hard, or your startup is not getting the traction you expected, should you shut down cleanly, or just file for bankruptcy and walk away? Your credit rating will be lost for six to ten years, and your business image will likely be permanently damaged. Sell assets to raise cash.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 29, 2014

When disaster strikes in your area and your business is affected, what’s next? Keep in mind that there is some debate that taking out a loan during times of crisis can ultimately be counter-productive by increasing your debt over the long term. Review your insurance coverage. But what constitutes a disaster?

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Up and Running

MARCH 15, 2017

You probably have a lot of questions surrounding what specific risks different types of coverage actually protect against, and whether or not they apply to your business. When it comes to insuring your business, factors like your location, industry, and the number of employees can all affect what coverages are applicable.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 18, 2019

Rather than my usual talks about innovation and entrepreneurship I shared a few lessons learned after serving seven years as a public official on the California Coastal Commission. Today while we celebrate your college degree, it represents just the end of one part of your life and the beginning of the next.

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Transformify

MARCH 14, 2020

Schools, hospitals, public transport have already been utilized to the maximum. Several countries declared a state of emergency due to coronavirus outbreak. Start your 7-day Trial with Tranformify now! Locally, relocation means abandoned cities and villages and brain drain.

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View from Seed

DECEMBER 6, 2018

More importantly, with the proliferation of seed capital and seed-stage startups, entrepreneurs perceived a round to be a double-edged validation: one which cemented your standing, but one which could also attract other capital to competitors. The last thing you want to do is raise your hand to attract others into your space.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 23, 2013

A Facebook “friend” insults your political beliefs in a post, so you write a scathing comment about their obvious cluelessness. Aunt Betty belittles your career choices over Thanksgiving dinner, so you carve her up like the turkey, angrily countering her criticisms and throwing in a few insults for good measure. Ignore insults.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 5, 2021

At some point in your life as an entrepreneur, you may have to dissolve a startup. In this piece, we will discuss how you can gracefully use a startup dissolution process, preserving your sanity and leaving you with the confidence to get back on your horse and build your next startup. Declare Bankruptcy.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 30, 2016

Just earlier this month , New York Times Company CEO Mark Thompson said they were moving toward a similar approach, defending the move by declaring, “No one who refuses to contribute to the creation of high quality journalism has the right to consume it.” ” Now, Thompson has a point.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

To make the most out of your future investments, it’s important to understand what monthly dividends are. investors can expect a fluctuating dividend even if what’s declared is the same each month. If you’re looking for a telecom stock with a monthly payout, Shaw Communications is your only option.

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Steve Blank

JANUARY 21, 2016

You must also understand the value the product provides customers (along with the rest of your business model.). Yore launching to the customers you’ve already discovered and validated your ideas. . … For example, in Detroit and Baltimore you can lose your kids over not having water in your house.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

The newly-appointed prime minister, Boris Johnson, recently addressed the members of parliament in a public letter informing them of the upcoming parliament suspension. While this may be vague at the moment, it is essential to consider all possibilities that could affect your business. Invest now. .

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2021

What impression does a new customer get when they phone your business? There are phone answering services where you can have your number answered by a professional receptionist who can pass calls through or take messages. Business cards and flyers are important in presenting a professional public image. Phone Service.

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 16, 2018

4- Provide intelligence to the government and the public. Government and the American public. And because I didn’t want to forget my friend’s birthday (again), I also created a reminder service that will send reminders about all of your upcoming important dates so that you don’t forget to send a card.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 11, 2015

They don’t realize that knocking competitors is assessed as a weakness and denying that you have any competition suggests there is no market for your solution. The smart approach is to find competitors to highlight your strengths. Position your solution as broadening the market, not killing a competitor.

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David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

The value ascribed by subsequent investors (in a secondary); buyers (acquisition); or the public markets (IPO). Profits, Founder Salaries, and/or Dividends Declared. Lose control of your company . Lose your house, burn your credit score. Yes, typically preferred equity. 15-20% sold per round. Volatile, uncapped.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

By Ron Kaufman, author of “ Uplifting Service: The Proven Path to Delighting Your Customers, Colleagues, and Everyone Else You Meet ”. For years you’ve tried to improve your customer service. So when I suggest making 2015 the year you hardwire uplifting service into your culture, you might be tempted to shrug me off.

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