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As an entrepreneur advisor, I am surprised at how often I hear the same or very similar proposals of an incremental innovation to an existing process, versus a really new or breakthrough solution. MORE
Venture capital investment is one of the top places startups look out for when seeking funding for their business alongside other popular options like angel investing and crowdfunding. MORE
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A print on demand shop is a business venture that offers different custom-made items, such as t-shirts, hoodies, books, mugs, rugs, key chains, and household items. MORE
With over 4,000 apps on the Shopify app store—and 3–5 added every day—it’s impossible for store owners to keep up with the changing app landscape. But that doesn’t mean there’s no pressure to keep up. MORE
The business arena is fast-paced, which means that many businesses are diving into the industry to offer new products and services. Regardless of how new you think your offerings are, more often than not, several other businesses have already used the same idea to thrive in the market. MORE
Elizabeth Macbride and I wrote an OpEd piece that was posted on CNBC this morning addressing what we believe to be significant shortcomings of the CARES Act and the SBA’s Payroll Protection Program (PPP). MORE
This article previously appeared in the Harvard Business Review. It’s been updated with new information about the U.S. Paycheck Protection program and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. What cashflow-negative companies must do to survive. We’re in uncharted territory with the Covid-19 pandemic. But it’s increasingly looking grim. MORE
The COVID-19 pandemic has definitely changed all of our lives in very different ways, very quickly! Unfortunately, this is not an April Fool’s joke! MORE
It doesn’t matter if times are good or bad, cash is always the lifeblood of any business. You need cash in the bank to operate, to pay employees, and to keep the doors open. If you’re out of cash, you’re out of business. MORE
TBH, I haven’t been thinking much about new investments at the moment. I’ve been asked many times how I think the Covid-19 crisis will change investor behavior and fundraising for startups. MORE
How many times can you recall your parents telling you to do things so you won’t have to “learn them the hard way?” You probably heard it all the time, and what did you do? Well, if you’re like most kids, teens, and young adults, you completely ignored their advice and learned the hard way! MORE
Attracting the right customers is the key to success in business, whether you have a new startup or a mature enterprise. MORE
If you have an idea that you’re passionate about, turning it into a fully-fledged moneymaking venture can be difficult. When you take into account that three-quarters of startups face startup failure in their first year of operations, the last thing you want is to fall into that statistic. MORE
Most entrepreneurs are so convinced that they are the disruptive element, they fail to anticipate that unknown facts or events can and will occur to disrupt their own well-laid plans. MORE
by Quint Studer, author of “ The Busy Leader’s Handbook: How To Lead People and Places That Thrive “ As the COVID-19 pandemic takes hold, we’re all being impacted in various ways, many of them pretty dramatic. Everyone is feeling more than a little fear and anxiety about the future. MORE
Startups are getting hit hard by the economic price of Covid-19. As the New York Times reported yesterday , many companies have started laying off people already. Social distancing means that in many cases, this happens via video conferencing. MORE
There is so much confusion and misinformation out there about the government sponsored “payroll protection plan” loans to companies that the heads of every small business CEO in the country must be spinning. MORE
As an entrepreneur, you should treat gossip among the members of your team as a reduction in productivity at best, and at worst, an indication of unhappy, un-empowered, or non-collaborative employees. MORE
Silicon Valley – a fantastic moniker that conjures lots of images, right? That’s because, in real life, it’s also a fantastic place. And entrepreneurs and business people agree! But just how interesting is this place outside of its fancy reputation and name? MORE
Advancements in technology have made virtually every aspect of our lives easier. In both our work and personal lives, we wield smartphones to do things faster and more efficiently, from ordering shopping to scheduling appointments, paying bills and creating invoices. MORE
This has been the longest quarter ever. Early January seems like an eternity ago. Countries, communities and households have been turned upside down. . MORE
With the economy in an inevitable tailspin toward the first recession in over a decade, there remains ample click bait apocalyptic article titles touting the economy’s inevitable downfall. MORE
I was talking to a vendor exec last week and I mentioned the agility and innovation I am seeing in various sectors - agile manufacturing, re-jigged supply chains, reshaped shopping experiences, last-mile delivery, telework, telemedicine, teleschool- as we are fighting. Industry Commentary MORE
In the past two weeks we have entered perhaps to most surreal experience in any of our lives. I think intuitively many of us believe it may be a more lasting impact than just “60 days at home,” which is why we almost have a nervous laughter when we call (Zoom!) somebody we haven’t spoken to since before the crisis and acknowledge how bizarre we all feel right now. MORE
A lot of companies are struggling to figure out how to respond to the economic crisis that was precipitated by COVID-19. Should they cut staff or should they furlough them (and what’s the difference)? Should they ask people to take a pay cut? MORE
We are excited to announce that our digital educational content company, Entrepreneurial Mind LLC, is partnering with the eLearning platform, Eloquens. Through this new partnership, we can some of our courses directly to individuals wishing to sharpen their entrepreneurial skills. MORE
by Howard Tiersky, co-author of “ Impactful Online Meetings: How to Run Polished Virtual Working Sessions That are Engaging and Effective “ Working from home (or WFH) is quickly becoming “the new normal.” MORE
According to Gallup surveys , job satisfaction for employees is at an all-time low. Only 13 percent of workers are fully engaged in their job. The sad part is that is seems to be getting worse, rather than better. One obvious alternative is to become an entrepreneur. MORE
Over the past week I’ve been gathering work-from-home tips from Foundry Group portfolio companies. Here are some of the best suggestions – from WFH veterans as well as some newbies quickly getting up to speed. I highlighted a few that I thought were particularly good ones. Work Space. MORE
While everyone I know feels the weight of being in the midst of the Covid crisis, we are actually dealing with the overlap of three linked crises. Understanding this, and putting it in historical context, has been helpful to me as I process real-time inputs and prioritize my activities. MORE
With in-person classes canceled, we’re about to start our online versions of Hacking for Defense and Hacking for Oceans (and here ). The classes are built on the Lean Startup methodology: Customer Discovery, Agile Engineering and the Business/Mission Model Canvas. MORE
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I heard someone recently say we have seen more digital transformation in the last month than we had in the last decade. Matthew Price, CEO of Cloudflare summarized it nicely for Jim Cramer of CNBC "while the real heroes of MORE
Last week we held a virtual “Lunch and Learn” with Melody and Lee where they had a discussion about what they’re seeing in the market in a covid-19 world, made some predictions about where we are headed in the next couple of weeks to months, and took some questions about the state of VC funding. MORE
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 6, 2020
Most entrepreneurs are so convinced that they are the disruptive element, they fail to anticipate that unknown facts or events can and will occur to disrupt their own well-laid plans.
Steve Blank
APRIL 7, 2020
With in-person classes canceled, we’re about to start our online versions of Hacking for Defense and Hacking for Oceans (and here ). The classes are built on the Lean Startup methodology: Customer Discovery, Agile Engineering and the Business/Mission Model Canvas.
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deal architect
MARCH 31, 2020
I was talking to a vendor exec last week and I mentioned the agility and innovation I am seeing in various sectors - agile manufacturing, re-jigged supply chains, reshaped shopping experiences, last-mile delivery, telework, telemedicine, teleschool- as we are fighting. Industry Commentary
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 6, 2020
There is so much confusion and misinformation out there about the government sponsored “payroll protection plan” loans to companies that the heads of every small business CEO in the country must be spinning.
Speaker: Nick Noreña, Innovation Coach and Advisor, Kromatic
In this webinar, Nick Noreña will walk through an Innovation Ecosystem Model that he and his team at Kromatic have developed to help investors, heads of product, teachers, and executives understand how they can best support innovation in their own ecosystem. He'll also go over metrics we can use to measure the health of our ecosystems as we build more resources for innovators.
View from Seed
APRIL 2, 2020
Last week we held a virtual “Lunch and Learn” with Melody and Lee where they had a discussion about what they’re seeing in the market in a covid-19 world, made some predictions about where we are headed in the next couple of weeks to months, and took some questions about the state of VC funding.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 4, 2020
As an entrepreneur advisor, I am surprised at how often I hear the same or very similar proposals of an incremental innovation to an existing process, versus a really new or breakthrough solution.
Start Up Roar brings together the best content for start up professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Steve Blank
APRIL 1, 2020
This article previously appeared in the Harvard Business Review. It’s been updated with new information about the U.S. Paycheck Protection program and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. What cashflow-negative companies must do to survive. We’re in uncharted territory with the Covid-19 pandemic. But it’s increasingly looking grim.
Feld Thoughts
APRIL 4, 2020
The CDC finally issued guidance to Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19. If you go out in public, please wear a “Cloth Face Covering.”
Rembrandt Communications
APRIL 1, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has definitely changed all of our lives in very different ways, very quickly! Unfortunately, this is not an April Fool’s joke!
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 5, 2020
As an entrepreneur, you should treat gossip among the members of your team as a reduction in productivity at best, and at worst, an indication of unhappy, un-empowered, or non-collaborative employees.
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 6, 2020
Advancements in technology have made virtually every aspect of our lives easier. In both our work and personal lives, we wield smartphones to do things faster and more efficiently, from ordering shopping to scheduling appointments, paying bills and creating invoices.
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 1, 2020
In the past two weeks we have entered perhaps to most surreal experience in any of our lives. I think intuitively many of us believe it may be a more lasting impact than just “60 days at home,” which is why we almost have a nervous laughter when we call (Zoom!) somebody we haven’t spoken to since before the crisis and acknowledge how bizarre we all feel right now.
YFS Magazine
APRIL 4, 2020
Successful forex traders use the best forex online brokerages to access straightforward pricing, the latest research, professional guidance and much more. Finance Grow business finance foreign exchange market forex investing recommended
VC Adventure
APRIL 2, 2020
TBH, I haven’t been thinking much about new investments at the moment. I’ve been asked many times how I think the Covid-19 crisis will change investor behavior and fundraising for startups.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 1, 2020
Attracting the right customers is the key to success in business, whether you have a new startup or a mature enterprise.
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 7, 2020
by Quint Studer, author of “ The Busy Leader’s Handbook: How To Lead People and Places That Thrive “ As the COVID-19 pandemic takes hold, we’re all being impacted in various ways, many of them pretty dramatic. Everyone is feeling more than a little fear and anxiety about the future.
VC Cafe
APRIL 3, 2020
Startups are getting hit hard by the economic price of Covid-19. As the New York Times reported yesterday , many companies have started laying off people already. Social distancing means that in many cases, this happens via video conferencing.
YFS Magazine
MARCH 31, 2020
When you change your approach to content development, you create a package that’s both valuable and one of a kind –– just like you. Grow Marketing & Sales content creation content marketing content strategy marketing
Feld Thoughts
MARCH 31, 2020
While everyone I know feels the weight of being in the midst of the Covid crisis, we are actually dealing with the overlap of three linked crises. Understanding this, and putting it in historical context, has been helpful to me as I process real-time inputs and prioritize my activities.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 3, 2020
According to Gallup surveys , job satisfaction for employees is at an all-time low. Only 13 percent of workers are fully engaged in their job. The sad part is that is seems to be getting worse, rather than better. One obvious alternative is to become an entrepreneur.
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 5, 2020
A print on demand shop is a business venture that offers different custom-made items, such as t-shirts, hoodies, books, mugs, rugs, key chains, and household items.
VC Cafe
APRIL 5, 2020
Click to watch AI video. The tech world is rallying to support the World Health Organization in the fight against COVID-19.
VC Adventure
APRIL 3, 2020
A lot of companies are struggling to figure out how to respond to the economic crisis that was precipitated by COVID-19. Should they cut staff or should they furlough them (and what’s the difference)? Should they ask people to take a pay cut?
ReadWriteStart
APRIL 1, 2020
With the economy in an inevitable tailspin toward the first recession in over a decade, there remains ample click bait apocalyptic article titles touting the economy’s inevitable downfall.
Up and Running
APRIL 6, 2020
It doesn’t matter if times are good or bad, cash is always the lifeblood of any business. You need cash in the bank to operate, to pay employees, and to keep the doors open. If you’re out of cash, you’re out of business.
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 5, 2020
The business arena is fast-paced, which means that many businesses are diving into the industry to offer new products and services. Regardless of how new you think your offerings are, more often than not, several other businesses have already used the same idea to thrive in the market.
Version One Ventures
APRIL 4, 2020
This has been the longest quarter ever. Early January seems like an eternity ago. Countries, communities and households have been turned upside down. .
The Startup Magazine
APRIL 4, 2020
If you have an idea that you’re passionate about, turning it into a fully-fledged moneymaking venture can be difficult. When you take into account that three-quarters of startups face startup failure in their first year of operations, the last thing you want is to fall into that statistic.
ReadWriteStart
MARCH 31, 2020
Venture capital investment is one of the top places startups look out for when seeking funding for their business alongside other popular options like angel investing and crowdfunding.
VC Adventure
MARCH 31, 2020
Over the past week I’ve been gathering work-from-home tips from Foundry Group portfolio companies. Here are some of the best suggestions – from WFH veterans as well as some newbies quickly getting up to speed. I highlighted a few that I thought were particularly good ones. Work Space.
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 6, 2020
by Howard Tiersky, co-author of “ Impactful Online Meetings: How to Run Polished Virtual Working Sessions That are Engaging and Effective “ Working from home (or WFH) is quickly becoming “the new normal.”
The Entrepreneurial Mind
APRIL 7, 2020
We are excited to announce that our digital educational content company, Entrepreneurial Mind LLC, is partnering with the eLearning platform, Eloquens. Through this new partnership, we can some of our courses directly to individuals wishing to sharpen their entrepreneurial skills.
The Startup Magazine
APRIL 6, 2020
How many times can you recall your parents telling you to do things so you won’t have to “learn them the hard way?” You probably heard it all the time, and what did you do? Well, if you’re like most kids, teens, and young adults, you completely ignored their advice and learned the hard way!
ConversionXL
MARCH 31, 2020
With over 4,000 apps on the Shopify app store—and 3–5 added every day—it’s impossible for store owners to keep up with the changing app landscape. But that doesn’t mean there’s no pressure to keep up.
VC Adventure
APRIL 6, 2020
Elizabeth Macbride and I wrote an OpEd piece that was posted on CNBC this morning addressing what we believe to be significant shortcomings of the CARES Act and the SBA’s Payroll Protection Program (PPP).
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 2, 2020
Silicon Valley – a fantastic moniker that conjures lots of images, right? That’s because, in real life, it’s also a fantastic place. And entrepreneurs and business people agree! But just how interesting is this place outside of its fancy reputation and name?
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