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15 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Name

Hearpreneur

When I founded the firm in 1993 management consulting companies tended to use a leverage model (the junior staff did most of the work) and projects were multi-phased often lasting months to years. I built and grew a business with the key differentiator being speed. We also discussed these ideas with family and clients close to us.

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Behind Every Great Product

SVPG

In 1993, Word 6.0 From Microsoft she went on to Netscape, where she was responsible for marketing of the Netscape Browser, and then LoudCloud, and now I’m happy to say she’s been my partner at SVPG for over a decade, and she also teaches marketing at UC Berkeley. WORD FOR MAC – Martina Lauchengco.

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18 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Names

Hearpreneur

My business partner and I had been struggling to come up with a name for the best part of three days and ended up in an animated discussion in a bar. I wanted a short and simple business name that could get my point across but also differentiate me. #7- While having an animated discussion in a bar. Photo Credit: Ainsley Llewellyn.

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Invest in Israel Newsletter: July 2011 Edition

VC Cafe

Fundtech develops transaction banking solutions that automate activities such as payments, cash management, settlement, liquidity management, and the financial supply chain, and was founded in 1993. S1 Corporation delivers integrated financial services on an open platform to leading financial institutions, retailers, and processors.

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