Feld Thoughts

JANUARY 2, 2014

We never invested in anything together, but after I moved to Boulder, I got a call from Charley one day in early 1996. I vaguely remember a fun, energetic chat as we met a few people at Yoyodyne, ran through the products, and talked about how amazing the Internet and email was going to be as a marketing tool. Suddenly I was a VC.

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Startup Lessons Learned

DECEMBER 1, 2014

He’s a founder of Andreessen Horowitz, which has backed Facebook, Skype, Jawbone, and dozens of other companies whose products you use. Bill Gross founded Idealab in 1996, making it the longest-running technology incubator alive today. Eric Ries will interview him. He’ll talk with Eric Ries about how companies successfully scale.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 13, 2011

“…if you look at a lot of the early stage investors, whether it be Union Square Ventures or First Round or Jeff Clavier at Softtech or Dave McClure – we want to try the product, we want to experience the product, we want to get a sense of how the entrepreneur is thinking about it. So I was an Angel investor from 1994 to 1996.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2019

Even then, it struggled through the 80’s and 90’s, until the advent of the iMac and consumer products. In April, 1996, Yahoo! Google - Larry Page and Sergey Brin started working on Google in 1996 – but three years later in 1999, few people had even heard of it yet. had its initial public offering, raising $33.8

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 26, 2012

ISWec 2012 2012 was created in recognition of the lack of strategic platforms for buyers and sellers to network in the region, as well as to allow local technologies in Malaysia to have an avenue to showcase their products.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 19, 2015

With the key social media platforms today, an entrepreneur can tune a product, build a brand, and grow the business with very low cost and a high interactivity never before possible. Most now routinely buy startups for new technology and new products. Social media is a boon for entrepreneurs and startups. million businesses in 2014.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 28, 2018

Knowing your product or service is a fad doesn’t make it easier. If you want your business to thrive long-term, you need to consider your product’s sta ying power , as some products and services quickly become obsolete. The first method is to launch a timeless product or service that can be customized according to any fad.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 13, 2010

We worked together at Andersen Consulting between 1996-99 when the markets were booming. Don’t be psyched out by your competitors big financing round, latest product release or business development deal. He always was. But his favorite line was, “can you please slow down and explain this again?

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Feld Thoughts

DECEMBER 23, 2014

First, did I care about / have affinity for the product? Next, were the entrepreneurs obsessed about their product? So, regarding the question of “do I care about / have affinity for the product of Mattermark”, the answer was a strong, unambiguous yes. But there’s nothing quite like experiencing it.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 5, 2020

Of course, part of the change is that Gen Z (born after 1996) now outnumbers the Millennials (born after 1981). Although customers today are comfortable providing personal information in return for a better experience, they are also quick to write you off if you misuse the data, disclose it, or use it to push irrelevant products.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 28, 2015

I’m not trying to say my picks are great and other products aren’t and I’ll certainly forget some. But this is just a reflection midway in June 2015 of the some of the products I love, enjoy or use frequently, and am not an investor in. I lamented that this last mile was the least safe of my journey.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 10, 2019

We slept under the tables, and pulled all-nighters to get to first customer ship, man the booths at trade shows or ship products to make quarterly revenue – all because it was “our” company. In the 20 th century, the best companies IPO’d in 6-8 years from startup (and in the Dot-Com bubble of 1996-1999 that could be as short as 2-3 years.)

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 20, 2011

Infonautics went public in 1996 and Half.com was sold to eBay in 2000. Is a completed product necessary to get funding? But Howard comments wire frames or some progress toward a product should be achievable given how inexpensive it is to produce. Mark comments on the importance of being able to ship product. and Half.com.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 16, 2020

All departments are being streamlined down and designed to be the most productive levels of themselves. We have over 1,000+ different productivity tools that can optimize every task from HR to the marketing department. Content is King” is what Bill Gates famously said in an essay from 1996. Creating content with Adobe Cloud.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 31, 2023

The first of several advanced products was a unique cell phone for hotel rooms, connected through a special “switch” in the hotel’s telephone room that was able to detect when a call was coming to the guest room phone and simultaneously ring the cell phone assigned to that room, no matter where it was at the moment. Market research matters?

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 1, 2019

The internet is a very crowded place and it’s not easy to stand out, even if you’ve got the most exciting product or service in the world. To appeal to the digital natives born between 1996 and 2012 , it’s important to hire a marketer who understands the trends and values that are influencing this generation’s spending habits.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 14, 2019

In fact, finding small-scale ways to bring your product to market not only helps you get off the starting blocks, but it gives you the opportunity to gather valuable feedback before making major investments. And when it comes to launch, don’t be afraid to think small. Ken Burke is founder and CEO of The entrepreneurNOW!

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Board Effect

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Valve is a game developer corporation that started in 1996, making such electronic games as Alien Swarm and Left 4 Dead. The company took this criticism seriously and has a major project underway for labeling all of its products with labels stating whether or not they are GMO-certified. That’s right!

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 23, 2017

This combinatorial model works because it’s diversified, can best withstand bear markets, benefits from technological synergies, and it’s the mix of products and services clients value. However each component will change dramatically. Whilst not leading to massive headcount reduction, it will require a change in skill sets and attitudes. .

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

It was 1996, so within 6 months anyone working in the internet was a relative expert, and I’ve been working in consumer tech ever since. He was certainly incredibly strong technically, but he brought business, product and culture insights to the boardroom discussion that had a major impact on the way the company was run.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

It was 1996, so within 6 months anyone working in the internet was a relative expert, and I’ve been working in consumer tech ever since. He was certainly incredibly strong technically, but he brought business, product and culture insights to the boardroom discussion that had a major impact on the way the company was run.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 6, 2013

Even then, it struggled through the 80’s and 90’s, until the advent of the iMac and consumer products. In April, 1996, Yahoo! Google - Larry Page and Sergey Brin started working on Google in 1996 – but three years later in 1999, few people had even heard of it yet. had its initial public offering, raising $33.8

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

percent of new entrepreneurs in 1996 and that by 2014, this number had fallen to just 5.6 The ability to use what’s available and at-hand is an essential skill set for entrepreneurs, who must continuously find ways to stretch resources, improve products, and attract customers. But today, veteran entrepreneurship is on the decline.

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

According to MDG Advertising , 67% of online shoppers rated high-quality images as being “very important” to their purchase decision, which was slightly more than “product specific information,” “long descriptions,” and “reviews and ratings”: ( Image source ). Joann Peck and Suzanne B.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 31, 2016

Even then, it struggled through the 80’s and 90’s, until the advent of the iMac and consumer products. In April, 1996, Yahoo! Google - Larry Page and Sergey Brin started working on Google in 1996 – but three years later in 1999, few people had even heard of it yet. had its initial public offering, raising $33.8

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Software By Rob

MAY 4, 2009

A recent discussion in the Micropreneur Academy surrounded the topic of starting an online business selling physical products as opposed to software. I’m asked pretty regularly about the best way to start a physical product e-commerce site, or whether that’s a good way to get started selling online.

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ConversionXL

MAY 1, 2017

One of the greatest threats to long-term success is when companies aren’t vigilant enough about responding to the changes in their market—whether it’s by failing to spot product or channel fatigue, acknowledge new competition, make needed updates to products or marketing adjustments in a timely fashion, or embrace new technology coming online.

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infochachkie.com

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Lousy Products Might Break Your Bones – But A Name Will Seldom Hurt You John Greathouse – Posted in: Entrepreneur , Strategic Planning. When selecting your company and product names, consider the following: Uniquely Familiar. Correspondingly, your products’ names contribute to, but do not dictate, their success.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 22, 2020

Hiring the right candidate with the right skills for the right job can dramatically impact your company’s productivity, outcomes and goals. She began her work-at-home career in 1996 with the launch of her first website: Home-Based Working Moms. So how do you hire the right person for the right job?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2012

Even then, it struggled through the 80’s and 90’s, until the advent of the iMac and consumer products. In April, 1996, Yahoo! Google - Larry Page and Sergey Brin started working on Google in 1996 – but three years later in 1999, few people had even heard of it yet. had its initial public offering, raising $33.8

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

What the final product looks like (e.g. Stipulate who owns the finished work product. Settling on this at the beginning of the project can make for a more productive relationship. She began her work-at-home career in 1996 with the launch of her first website: Home-Based Working Moms. draft Facebook ad copy).

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 16, 2018

Tell us about your products and services. I worked on one of the first internet banking platforms in 1996 and it is now part of a major banking institution in the Midwest. How do you help clients? Our nonprofits simply sign up online at www.coinupapp.com. What have been some of your achievements that you are most proud of?

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Hiring the right candidate with the right skills for the right job can dramatically impact your company’s productivity, outcomes and goals. She began her work-at-home career in 1996 with the launch of her first website: Home-Based Working Moms. The interviews are short and do not give you an accurate representation of the candidate.

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The Equity Kicker

MAY 5, 2015

First consider this chart: Amazingly, food production per capital has increased by around 30% over the last fifty years despite a near doubling of the population. Going forward here are three new technologies that should help maintain this trend: Genetically engineered crops: In 1996 there were 1.7

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Duct Tape Marketing

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Since 1996, ASLAN has worked with many Fortune 500 companies, training more than 100,000 sellers and leaders in over 35 countries. Top 20, since 1996, ASLAN has worked with many fortune 500 companies training more than 100,000 sellers and leaders all over in 35 countries. My guest today is Tom Stanfill. I don't real decision makers.

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Ben's Blog

JUNE 28, 2011

Still, since 1996, the only major change to the browser’s user experience has been the addition of tabs. In 1996, there was no social networking, no video, no search that worked, no RSS, and no Twitter to name a few. Search —Back in 1996 during the time of the last browser UI innovations, searching the Internet was very different.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 26, 2011

Even then, it struggled through the 80’s and 90’s, until the advent of the iMac and consumer products. In April, 1996, Yahoo! Google - Larry Page and Sergey Brin started working on Google in 1996 – but three years later in 1999, few people had even heard of it yet. had its initial public offering, raising $33.8

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