ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Airbnb and Dropbox are textbook examples of how growth hacking can transform a business from a niche offering into a household name and market leader. Acquisition. For each potential channel, look at: Customer acquisition cost How many customers you can reach Whether the channel reaches the right audience. Image source.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

I’ve often asked myself why intrapreneurs like Don Estridge and peers from CDC, Burroughs, UNIVAC, and Wang are not household names today. Partnering with outside entrepreneurial efforts is discouraged. No consideration can be given to experience running a startup, breadth of skills, or even thinking like an entrepreneur.

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Technical Review Entrepreneur Silicon Valley Burn Rate 214

View from Seed

JANUARY 24, 2018

Here is who will be joining the NextView Operator Guilds (for full bios, click the link in their name): Product Guild. For this reason, we’ve partnered with Guild members who have experience across different kinds of customers, business models, and distribution channels. Sara Wajnberg, SVP of Product at Oscar. Back to Top).

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

I have seen this happening firsthand from my years of experience in several big-name companies, including IBM and Fujitsu. They enjoy engaging in informal partnering and co-design solutions with other stakeholders, while making the total opportunity as much possible about others. Reach out across the aisle for complementary talent.

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Software Review Early Stage Acquisition Design 233

YoungUpstarts

MAY 14, 2018

Marks, founder and managing partner of High Rock Partners and author of “ Middle Market M & A: Handbook for Investment Banking and Business Consulting “ Conventional wisdom says that a company grows by reaching new customers, increasing its workforce, expanding marketing or launching new products or services.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 11, 2020

I’m not going to talk about reforming the acquisition process, which many of your class speakers have mentioned and does need to get done. You heard in an earlier class from General Shanahan about a bullheaded Colonel named Drew Cukor who pounded the table to stand up Project Maven and JAIC to bring AI to the military.

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Technical Review Taiwan Technology Design 354

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 17, 2015

By Janis Kestenbaum , a partner in Perkins Coie. Privacy issues that come to light in the course of the due diligence process for an acquisition can also threaten their valuation. Privacy issues that come to light in the course of the due diligence process for an acquisition can also threaten their valuation.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 16, 2016

VC’s raise money from their investors (limited partners like pension funds) and then spread their risk by investing in a number of startups (called a portfolio). BTW, Angel investors do not have limited partners, and often invest for reasons other than just for financial gain (e.g., The odds on day-one are that you can’t name anyone.

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Liquidity Event Founder Liquidation Preference Private Equity 120

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 17, 2015

In the first stage the Outpost focusses on networking and partnering in the Innovation Cluster in which it is based (i.e. Stage 1: Networking and Partnering – the Technology Connectors. In addition to getting plugged into the ecosystem’s network, the first role of the Outpost is to partner. In what order?

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View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Ironically, some of the most successful apparel companies are winning on the dimensions that Amazon has historically crushed other competitors on — namely personalization and product discovery. Personalization & Discovery. Consumers have to actually put the clothes on their bodies to discover which products are right for them.

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Internet eCommerce Bankruptcy Technical Review 209

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Our product name is P.S. XO and we launched our eCommerce experience through this website as “party in a box” as well as individual sku’s that are super high quality and well executed. We also built two very high-quality mobile apps that we were experimenting with in terms of building better customer acquisition toools.

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VC Cafe

AUGUST 2, 2022

billion acquisition of Weta Digital, Peter Jackson’s VFX company, gives Unity capabilities in creating hyper realistic virtual environments using RT3D (real-time 3D) technology. Microsoft has recently spent $70 billion in cash to acquire Activision Blizzard, the most expensive gaming acquisition of all time. Also, their $1.6

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IP Cofounder Valuation Acquisition 206

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Companies need the same service on partner and acquisition candidates, even vendors. But whatever the name, the opportunity is still there, and it’s large. Customer retention with churn modeling. Every business wants to predict which customers are about to leave, and for what reasons, so they can target their retention efforts.

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Analytics Retention Social Media Campaign 177

Hunter Walker

MARCH 25, 2015

A key benefit of working closely with trusted partners who have experienced business and investing cycles ebb and flow is that you can leverage their perspectives to hone your own thinking and move up the curve faster than doing it on your own. EK: How did you come up with your company name?

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ConversionXL

JUNE 2, 2022

That’s how account-based marketing got its name. Programmatic ABM: One-to-many accounts marketing that leverages ABM software to tailor and personalize marketing programs for specific named accounts at scale. For 90% of companies , the top goal for ABM is new business generation— new clients, new contracts, new logo acquisition, etc.

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Start Up Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2022

When a top 10 company by valuation like Facebook, changes its name and focus to the MetaVerse – it is going to generate a lot of attention. There is no organisation in the history of the planet who nows more about individuals including every partner and government in the history of the planet. Hype or Reality?

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Social Network Government Valuation Advertising 48

Austin Startup

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

The new name, Calxeda , pronounced “Cal-zeh-dah,” is a derivative of the Latin for “Smooth-Stone.” The response from customers and technology partners validates we are onto something big. This is within our reach with technologies we are developing at Calxeda. Naval Nuclear Power Program.

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 21, 2021

One of our marketing strategies was to partner with an underwear company, and have models do deliveries in the underwear. We have now evolved into the brand that we are today, even having the ability to partner with nonprofit organizations to help provide diamonds to struggling young couples. Thanks to Omid Semino, Diamond Mansion ! #7-

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ConversionXL

AUGUST 11, 2021

But it’s not as simple as reaching out to a company you want to collaborate with and putting their name on your website in exchange for cash. If your audience isn’t interested in a sponsor’s product or service, then putting their name to your offer won’t deliver the ROI they’re looking for, ruining any chance of a long-term partnership.

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Audience Social Media Email Ruby 139

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Companies need the same service on partner and acquisition candidates, even vendors. But whatever the name, the opportunity is still there, and it’s large. Customer retention with churn modeling. Every business wants to predict which customers are about to leave, and for what reasons, so they can target their retention efforts.

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Analytics Entrepreneur Retention Social Media 257

ConversionXL

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Common examples include: Average order value; Sales conversion rate; Cart abandonment rate; Customer acquisition cost; Customer lifetime value; Bounce rate; Click-through rates; Pop-up engagement rates; ROI (return on investment; Average inventory sold per day. Take this post from Airbnb , which shouts out one of their accommodation partners.

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eCommerce Marketing Social Media Retention 129

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2023

It never hurts to start networking personally with all levels of investors early, but sending out teasers and business plans to every name you can find on the Internet is a waste of your time and theirs. Investors call this the seed stage , where money is required to build a market and a real product.

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Angel Investor Intellectual Property Investment Bankers Private Equity 313

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 12, 2018

When Jamie told us he was going to build “Doorbot” (the name prior to Ring) and he explained to us that it was a video security doorbell sold at mass-market prices to bring security to homes that have never been able to afford them?—? He did all of these and more. his insights and track record are looking stellar.

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Security Los Angeles Silicon Valley Video 247

David Teten

APRIL 1, 2021

Dan Kozikowski, Partner and Head of Platform, First Mark Capital , said to me, “Firms should match services to the stage-specific needs of companies. Relationships with Venture Partners, Entrepreneurs in Residence , and other non-salaried personnel who can help your companies. In-house, brand-name guru. AskAnything.VC

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Private Equity Venture Capital Portfolio Equity 78

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 15, 2010

In fact, their affiliate partners dissuaded them from doing so. Finally, I HATE the name. Golden rule of branding for me: 1) name your company or product your URL and 2) don’t paint yourself into a corner. &# Tweet&# = corner. My bet: within 18 months they will change the name and go multi-stream. uh, hello!

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Leadership training courses come in various formats, including video, audio, live speeches, meetings and online classes, just to name a few. Partner Up with Micro-Influencers. The practice of educating staff members in leadership abilities is referred to as leadership training.

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Social Media Leadership Audience Video 168

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 12, 2013

Companies need the same service on partner and acquisition candidates, even vendors. But whatever the name, the opportunity is still there, and it’s large. Customer retention with churn modeling. Every business wants to predict which customers are about to leave, and for what reasons, so they can target their retention efforts.

Analytics 246

Analytics Retention Startup Social Media 246

ConversionXL

MARCH 31, 2021

Vendors and partners: Look to existing partners that have access to your audience. Here’s an example that brings these elements together: Hi [NAME], We just published an article on how to scale ad creative without lengthy turnaround times. Before reaching out to potential partners, build an offer they can’t refuse.

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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. With a name like Smucker’s, it has to be good.” I would think that with a name like Smucker’s it has to be a vile disease or possibly a large, poisonous, South American leech.

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Naming Technical Review Product Product Name 40

Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 14, 2022

Bob is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Acceleration Partners, a global partner marketing agency. In this episode, I talk with the Founder and Chairman of Acceleration Partners, Bob Glazer, about why diversifying your marketing strategy with other channels — like partnerships — is the way of the future.

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Marketing Affiliate Channel Software Review 89

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

AUGUST 2, 2010

Every founder struggles to find a great name for her company. It's an exhilarating, scary combination of having to decide who you are — what you do, the persona you expose — combined with the technical issues of being memorable, spell-able, and available as a domain name. All with a silly name and informal sales.

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ConversionXL

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Over a third of email marketers struggle with acquisition and close to a half say increasing engagement is their number one challenge. For example, you can partner with social media and PPC teams to create content that encourages subscribers to sign up to receive something of value. Again, the recipient is addressed by name.

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Email Customer Marketing Software Review 136

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Companies need the same service on partner and acquisition candidates, even vendors. But whatever the name, the opportunity is still there, and it’s large. Customer retention with churn modeling. Every business wants to predict which customers are about to leave, and for what reasons, so they can target their retention efforts.

Analytics 120

Analytics Retention Social Media Campaign 120

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

In practice it can be a fine line between sparring partner / coach and stepping over the line to brute-force persuasion. Eventually I had a head of Product Management – the best I ever worked with named Tim Barker – politely say to me that this wouldn’t fly any more. ” Of course I agree with this.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Prior to the JAIC General Shanahan ran Project Maven, an unintentional dry-run for how the DOD and commercial companies could partner (or not) to build AI-enabled apps. Maven partnered with Google to build a computer vision tool for imagery analysts to automatically detect objects/targets. Lean, MVPs and the DOD.

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Duct Tape Marketing

AUGUST 4, 2022

So, so the most basic tool, I mean, I've had a Google alert set up for my name, I don't know, 20 years. And I say that like, look, you could set up a Google alert, you put your, you know, your company name or your name into Google with quotations. Brooke Sellas (03:56): Terrible name. So what are some of the new tools?

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Social Media Conversion Media Artificial Inteligence 88

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 5, 2010

It also attracted some big names from the Bay Area. My personal favorite and best fit for GRP Partners was Thumbtack. Still, I think that to succeed they really need to focus on vertical niches where they can differentiate and have more focus on content quality and user acquisition. Thumbtack is marketplace for local services.

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