Feld Thoughts

JULY 8, 2013

Following is a guest post on DevOps by Gene Kim , Multiple Award-Winning CTO, Researcher, Visible Ops Co-Author, Entrepreneur & Founder of Tripwire. Our findings went into a book that we published in 2004 called The Visible Ops Handbook , which described how these organizations made their “good to great” transformation.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 4, 2022

Key Takeaway: The Chief Operating Officer is the second in command to the CEO – they’re the go-to person that should be running the business. Questions I ask Cameron Herold: [2:27] Are there some things in those early days of figuring operations out that really stuck with you? [3:38] Cameron Herold (02:35): Uh, something changed.

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Agile VC

JUNE 30, 2016

But a realistic understanding of the potential timeline for autonomous vehicle adoption is vital to decision making as a startup entrepreneur or investor in this area. . ==. The newest one is a power-operated accelerator pedal…” Period brochure for 1958 Imperial “Auto Pilot” (cruise control).

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2012

Six years later, he managed to land a contract with IBM to provide their IBM PC base operating system. But add another five years, and Google had made it, going public in 2004 with a market capitalization of $23B. Many entrepreneurs think they are running, but find themselves falling farther and farther behind a rapidly moving target.

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Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 11, 2017

Like most entrepreneurs, I get my best ideas in the early morning. The two businesses that operate within our corporation are Best in Class Education and Middle School Dances, a business I started with my son to provide social activities for the kids in our local area when we noticed a gap in the market. Photo Credit: Sue Phillips.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

Leading business information architect and IT entrepreneur Pekka A. Viljakainen: I started my business as an entrepreneur 25 years ago when I was 13, in a corner of our (family) barn. When I was a young entrepreneur, my leadership style was developing. I wanted to crystallize what I have learned about leadership over the years.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2019

Six years later, he managed to land a contract with IBM to provide their IBM PC base operating system. But add another five years, and Google had made it, going public in 2004 with a market capitalization of $23B. Many entrepreneurs think they are running, but find themselves falling farther and farther behind a rapidly moving target.

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Agile VC

APRIL 17, 2011

Founding Date: 2004. 2010 Operating Income: $16 million. round closed in June 2004. 1.65M extension round closed Nov 2004. Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC. Kayak Software Corporation. Filing Date: initial S-1 filed Nov 17, 2010 , updated March 9, 2011. 2010 Net Income: $8 million.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 19, 2011

Since selling Matt has gone on to become one of the smartest angels I have seen operate. Selling LowerMyBills: o In 2004 he was getting a lot of call to take more money but was not interested. Selling LowerMyBills: o In 2004 he was getting a lot of call to take more money but was not interested. combination of factors –.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 13, 2011

In 2004 / 2005 I was starting to get intrigued with user-generated content. One of our principles – and we call them deeply held beliefs – one of them was that we are all going to invest in the same things”… “I think it is useful for the entrepreneur to know what he is encountering because every firm has a different process.

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Agile VC

MARCH 13, 2012

While it was still a college-focused SNS, Facebook of course launched in 2004 and there were plenty of other examples of social networking already… Friendster (2002), LinkedIn (2003), MySpace (2003), Orkut (2004). It is more remarkable for a large, well-known company that’s an actual operating business like Yahoo!

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David Teten

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Angel investors are generally former entrepreneurs and/or executives, who invest in privately-held, early-stage companies. approx 2004-09. Angels relish the opportunity to invest in passionate and driven entrepreneurs with ambitious visions of the future – who doesn’t want to be part of the next wave of innovation?

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 6, 2013

Six years later, he managed to land a contract with IBM to provide their IBM PC base operating system. But add another five years, and Google had made it, going public in 2004 with a market capitalization of $23B. Many entrepreneurs think they are running, but find themselves falling farther and farther behind a rapidly moving target.

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Duct Tape Marketing

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Operating across varied industries, Fractional CMOs offer a fresh, tailored approach, helping businesses to be more agile, adaptive, and strategic in their planning Questions I ask Nicole Bernard [00:46] What exactly is a fractional CMO? She also hosts a popular podcast called Bubbles and Biz and is a contributing writer to entrepreneur.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 3, 2020

Vancouver executive Christopher Kape is an entrepreneur and venture capitalist who founded JAMCO Capital Partners , an early-stage investment and strategic advisory firm that focuses on a number of industries, including gaming, high-tech, food and wellness. While it is possible to get lucky once, it is unlikely to happen time and time again.

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 13, 2020

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- To build a community. On top of this, my role allows me greater flexibility and a daily sense of accomplishment helping other female entrepreneurs make money and put their best foot forward through beautiful branding and website development.

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reidhoffman.org

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

. × At Greylock , my partners and I are driven by one guiding mission: always help entrepreneurs. It doesn’t matter whether an entrepreneur is in our portfolio, whether we’re considering an investment, or whether we’re casually meeting for the first time. Entrepreneurs often ask me for help with their pitch decks.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 31, 2016

Six years later, he managed to land a contract with IBM to provide their IBM PC base operating system. But add another five years, and Google had made it, going public in 2004 with a market capitalization of $23B. Many entrepreneurs think they are running, but find themselves falling farther and farther behind a rapidly moving target.

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500hats.com

AUGUST 2, 2012

One of the earliest and most well-known of the Micro-VC funds was First Round Capital , founded in 2004 by Josh Kopelman , a former entrepreneur who sold Half.com to eBay in 2000. Rise of Y Combinator, 1st Branded Entrepreneur Guild. and no, we didn’t. but the food was awesome, & the PR wasn’t bad either).

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OnlyOnce

MARCH 10, 2021

I started writing this blog in May of 2004 with an objective of writing about the experience of being a first-time entrepreneur — a startup CEO — inspired by a blog post written by my friend, long-time Board member and mentor Fred Wilson entitled “ You’re only a first time CEO once.” Welcome to the new StartupCEO.com!

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 31, 2011

Vijay Anand is an entrepreneurially-minded professional with more than 13 years of hands-on experience as an entrepreneur , an advisor, and a columnist at Entrepreneur magazine. I came back to India , in 2004. It’s a dramatic shift from how things were in 2004. How are entrepreneurs in India like?

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Mike Michalowicz

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Michael Buzinski, President & CMO of Buzzworthy Website Marketing , is a lifelong entrepreneur, digital marketing thought leader, best-selling author, and US Air Force Veteran. Her team helps lifestyle-driven entrepreneurs take back their freedom through powerful systems and effective delegation. or 608-542-0880. Tonya Sowles.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 26, 2011

Six years later, he managed to land a contract with IBM to provide their IBM PC base operating system. But add another five years, and Google had made it, going public in 2004 with a market capitalization of $23B. Many entrepreneurs think they are running, but find themselves falling farther and farther behind a rapidly moving target.

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Start Up Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2013

In 2004 he had a bit in his stand up comedy routine which spoke of the Obesity Crisis: He said: They say were in the middle of an obesity epidemic. Like we’ll be telling our grand kids about it one day ‘The Great Obesity Epidemic of 2004′ How’d you get through it grandpa? . He really had an eye on society.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

While failure is a real fear of new entrepreneurs everywhere, you can prevent it from becoming reality with these five tips: Find yourself in your work. Take the time to develop a strategic roadmap so you may better understand the ways in which you’ll achieve your operational goals. Create a brand bible.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 1, 2018

To help you steer clear of the myths that abound, below are some of the misconceptions when entrepreneurs build their brands. Some real-life examples of this include: Martha Stewart, whose company, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, suffered and never fully recovered after she was found guilty in 2004 of charges related to insider trading.

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Hearpreneur

MAY 8, 2018

Every business deserves to be unique in its mode of operations while operating in a digital environment. She is Chief Operating Officer of Gapingvoid Culture Design Group. Our name comes from our Lead Artist, who has had internet fame since 2004 online as @Gapingvoid. Her mission is to help others. What makes you unique?

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 29, 2010

Six years later, he managed to land a contract with IBM to provide their IBM PC base operating system. But add another five years, and Google had made it, going public in 2004 with a market capitalization of $23B. Many entrepreneurs think they are running, but find themselves falling farther and farther behind a rapidly moving target.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 24, 2018

We asked entrepreneurs how they’re incorporating CSR into their businesses and here’s what they had to say; #1- Empowering those around us. Social responsibility is a big part of the overall servant leadership approach that my team and I incorporated, soon after I purchased Datron World Communications in 2004.

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Startup Lessons Learned

NOVEMBER 7, 2008

It was fall 2004, and the presidential election was in full swing. The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Customer Development ► June (3) What is a startup? Two Ways to Hold Entrepreneurs Accountable (for Ha. Lean Startup Circle - a mailing list of dedicated and helpful entrepreneurs. April 23, 2010 in San Francisco.

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Gust

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Entrepreneurs and investors who have spent any time dealing with convertible debt seed financing transactions are likely to have encountered the subject of valuation caps. Intermix was in a turnaround situation when I arrived in mid-2004, having been delisted from Nasdaq and nearly bankrupt.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 28, 2010

One of the most difficult things to do as a first time entrepreneur is to get to know the investors you might be working with if you accept money. He got into the industry through the same traits required for entrepreneurs – persistence & resiliency. This lasted from about 2001-2004. So how did Mike get into VC?

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 5, 2013

That may have been fine in 2004, but a 36 hour response time is something like a hundred and eighty-nine Internet years. Micah is a successful entrepreneur and business leader himself in a variety of fields: from building industry-leading brands in manufacturing and entertainment to investing in technology behind Apple’s Siri.

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Reid Hoffman

MARCH 19, 2019

Tim O’Reilly’s recent article, “ The fundamental problem with Silicon Valley’s favorite growth strategy ,” makes an impassioned argument that the ideas in our book, Blitzscaling , encourage entrepreneurs to behave in ways that are irresponsible or even dangerous in the pursuit of what he characterizes as “runaway growth.”

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

But aside from perceptions, a potential market of 400 million people over the next three decades will always focus the minds of entrepreneurs, and the type of entrepreneurs that see better opportunities than swindling an innocent person by email. Africa Entrepreneur Insider News' Online shopping as tech opportunities.

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Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Since founding my business in 1981 as a typing and editing service, I’ve operated under many names/websites. For this work, I operate under the name Going Beyond Sustainability. We motivate and coach entrepreneurs to be warriors for their businesses, for their families and for their communities.

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Agile VC

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Founded : Spring 2004, incorporated July 2004. who derive a meaningful chunk of their revenue from operating ad networks. To put that in perspective, Facebook’s overall operations (which are highly profitable) generated about $1.5 Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC. Facebook, Inc.

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