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The Entrepreneur’s Essentials #16: The importance of reference checking

Austin Startup

I reminded them that it is all about which partner you get at the reputable firms he was targeting. they are ultimately service firms and the partner that sponsors you and joins your Board really matters. This lesson was first shared at Lucky7 on November 13, 2013. VCs are like law firms or consulting firms?—?they

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Building An Effective Board For Your Startup

Duct Tape Marketing

(02:19): And Matt really was extremely helpful, but I was also very motivated to turn it into a great book this time around the other big thing was that we wrote the book in 2013 and the book didn't age. You also did a lot of research between 2013 and 2022, wherever we are today on kind of the evolution of boards in general, haven't you?

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The Entrepreneur’s Essentials #14: Selling to the “Cool Kids”

Austin Startup

As I’ve helped entrepreneurs find their own product-market fit and connected them to potential clients, investors, and Advisory Board members, I’ve spent a lot of time telling them about the “cool kids”. 16 and 23, 2013. In The Entrepreneur’s Essentials #10 , I cover the most proven way to hire well?—?it it isn’t easy.

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Eleven Essential Components Of A Successful Social Media Strategy

YoungUpstarts

In fact, a 2013 survey showed that creating a social media strategy is still a major concern of 83 percent of marketers. They can also act as an advisory board during a crisis. But to the detriment of many organizations, strategy is lagging (way) behind. Brand Ambassadors: Recruit fans to spread the word.

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Startup Resources

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Startup Resources (Updated Mar 2013). Venture Capital Cafe > Startup Resources (Updated Mar 2013). Added – March 2013* Startup Intelligence tools. Read post Why Learning should be your top 2013 new year’s resolution  for a full list. Executive / Advisory Board Compensation. About VC Cafe.