This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

A week or so ago, we launched the Key Hire Wire at First Round. You will hire (over time) and manage a field and inside team of Sales Directors and Market Developers, including for each direct report creating and managing goals directly tied to Company goals. Tags: First Round Capital Venture Capital & Technology nextNY.

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David Teten

APRIL 1, 2021

aggregates resources from all the VCs. For technology vendors and models, see Venture capitalists eating our own dog food: Using technology and analytics to make better investments. . For example, I suggest it doesn’t make a lot of sense to hire a full-time team member who’s an SEO consultant. AskAnything.VC

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David Teten

JULY 25, 2017

I’m very interested in additional ways to use technology to extend each of these! the “TOPSCAN” framework from my research study on value creation by VCs ): T eam-Building – We aggregate openings across our portfolio on our jobs page. with the announcement of a funding round, new senior hires, etc.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 22, 2016

By Trevor Sumner, Chief Technology Officer of LocalVox. And you can submit events to event aggregators like Eventful; news to Google News, Bing News and Yahoo News and submit content to local sites like Patch. Sources: 1 AT&T Small Business Technology Poll; 2 Local Consumer Review Survey; 3 Center for Media Research.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Craig Schmitz, a partner in the Technology Companies Group at law firm Godwin Proctor LLP who works on corporate, governance, board and fundraising issues, and Erika Fisher, an associate in the firm’s Business Law Department who deals with IP, fielded questions about the legal issues startups face. Board and Stockholder Votes.

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David Teten

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Although they focus on initiatives that leverage technology, they engage in a wide spectrum of cross-sector collaborations with for-profit, government, and non-profit institutions. They do that by aggregating America’s startups, providing them with pro bono services, and promoting regional ecosystem development. 3 specific issues: 1.

America 144

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 27, 2021

Shots on Goal Being great as a startup technology investor of course requires a lot of things to come together: You need to have strong insights into where technology markets are heading and where value in the future will be created and sustained You need be perfect with your market timing. On Funding?—?Shots

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Growthink Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2015

It was business star-studded affair - 150 Silicon Valley technology executives and investors gathered together to network and brainstorm on IoT - described by many as fundamental a technology shift as the emergence of the Internet itself was in the 1990's. Personal Delights.

Internet 48

Internet CTO Hire Fractional CTO Silicon Valley 48

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

And they were increasing at an aggregate 33 million IOS and Android activations per month. The large players like Alibaba, Baidu and Tencent historically would be more likely to simply copy a startup’s features than to hire their talent. Filed under: China , Customer Development , Technology , Venture Capital. Fear of Failure.

China 327

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 327

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

VCs tout themselves as frontier technology investors, but most are using the same infrastructure tools they have used for the past 20+ years: Excel and recent college grads searching Google. According to Knowledge.VC , under 5% of US VCs have a full-time team member focused on technology. . But we’re doing it slowly.

Private Equity 60

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View from Seed

MARCH 1, 2016

Investors and smart hires will always do appropriate diligence before investing money and time, but they won’t bother doing that unless they are excited about your story. Are you aggregating and leveraging a competitive dataset none will be able to reproduce? In fact, in the very beginning, the story is the entirety of the company.

Founder 120

Founder Technical Review Cofounder Non-Compete 120

Transformify

JULY 3, 2018

It is clear that technology has now been fully integrated into virtually every stage of employment, from job posting, recruiting, resume submissions, Applicant Tracking Systems, interviews and day-to-day job tasks. The role of HR does not end with recruitment when the applicant is hired, but extends into the work environment at each company.

Artificial Inteligence 40

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Employee Matching 40

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

And they were increasing at an aggregate 33 million IOS and Android activations per month. The large players like Alibaba, Baidu and Tencent historically would be more likely to simply copy a startup’s features than to hire their talent. Filed under: China , Customer Development , Technology , Venture Capital. Fear of Failure.

China 219

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 219

The Startup Magazine

JULY 26, 2021

Working directly with a manufacturer or wholesaler means that you’re hiring a business partner to develop your store’s product portfolio. To know whether hiring a manufacturer or wholesaler is best for you, you might want to consider a few factors. . Hire A Skilful Dropshipper . Work Directly With A Manufacturer Or Wholesaler .

Product 158

Product Aggregator Hiring Audience 158

Board Effect

MARCH 25, 2019

Once the board establishes a nonprofit organization, the real work begins — coordinating fundraising, recruiting volunteers, hiring staff, and planning for success and sustainability. Technology builds the capacity of nonprofit boards, staff and volunteers, allowing them to serve people better and to put a positive mark on society.

Technology 40

Technology Social Media Cloud Security 40

Growthink Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Our topics were the growth and fundraising environment in the "daily deal" sector - which today happens to be both one of the hottest and one of the most maligned technology investment sectors in the world. Hire a programmer here, a freelance public relations staffer there. Small decisions, little things.

Tennessee 75

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Hearpreneur

JULY 8, 2017

Todd McGuire is the Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of startup incentaHEALTH and we had to the opportunity to hear from him about starting business, the future of the company and what entrepreneurship means to him. My company is a mash up of 3 of my deepest passions: health, technology and entrepreneurship. Hi, I’m Todd.

Technical Review 48

Technical Review Fractional CTO CTO CTO Hire 48

YoungUpstarts

JULY 19, 2018

Arran helped develop one of the world’s first multi-post to media buy talent attraction portals, and also helped reinvent the way job content found candidates through utilizing matching technology against job aggregation.

Small Business 113

Small Business Aggregator Matching Hiring 113

Hunter Walker

OCTOBER 25, 2020

The “absolutely yes” category was dominated by creators who had branched beyond their initial piece of content and created some persistent space for the community to aggregate. For example, Lenny Rachitsky writes a newsletter devoted to technology and product development. Hiring for many roles in SF, North Carolina or Remote.

North Carolina 112

North Carolina Community Media Video 112

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

When I met my now-wife, I realized that any technology that can find me a spouse is a killer app. I’d argue that the same type of technologies that have revolutionized dating can revolutionize our industry. . I walk through below how progressive investors are using technology and analytics throughout all of their operations.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 16, 2012

You’ve heard enough about the need to produce content that I’m guessing you’re probably blogging away and curating, aggregating and filtering all manner of content. Hire a video crew for the event and, after a few bottles of wine have been emptied, ask some of your clients to talk about their experience with your firm on camera.

Customer 71

Customer Nashville Software Review Aggregator 71

ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

In the technology industry, almost more than anywhere else, image is everything. Without it, companies like Magic Leap would be starved of capital while trying to bring their AR technology to market. Technology industry startups have to pay more attention to their image than most other companies do. Overcoming Industry Jargon.

PR 107

PR Startup Social Media Silicon Valley 107

ConversionXL

AUGUST 31, 2017

Though you could hire someone full time to sift through and analyze the pros and cons of each tool, it’s easier to learn from the experience of others and make a decision based on that. We appreciated: Top notch anti-flicker technology. I also like the personalization aspect of the technology. Works with React.

Software Review 129

Software Review Technical Review Analytics Algorithm 129

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 13, 2017

You’ve got to take steps to improve your operations and that begins with technology , like incorporating a cloud-based accounting system and social media management tools. If it is time to hire additional salespeople, there are some helpful guidelines here. Evaluate other markets for expansion.

Small Business 100

Small Business Small Business Administration Social Media Aggregator 100

Version One Ventures

AUGUST 28, 2018

This award is presented yearly to a Canadian who has played a historic role in technology and innovation, as well as demonstrated a commitment to giving back to Canadian entrepreneurship. Informal and formal mentors, coaches, 360° feedback from direct reports, and aggregated feedback from the whole company are all tools to help him grow. #3:

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Leadership Aggregator Founder Management 66

Genuine VC

MAY 5, 2015

One of my first mentors in venture capital explained to me that the key role of a VC is to “aggregate talent.” At NextView Ventures, we’re hyper-focused on the seed stage, and since starting the firm, we’ve heard repeatedly and consistently from founders that a primary challenge they face during that stage is hiring.

Portfolio 100

Portfolio Startup Boston Seed Stage 100

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Hire Attorneys and Accountants. The proposed equity crowdfunding rules allow your business to fundraise up to $1 million per 12 month period in its aggregate equity crowdfunding campaigns. Hire Attorneys and Accountants. When your business hires accountants, establish 1.) Perform Background Checks. Cover Upfront Costs.

Equity 125

Equity SEC Technical Review Security 125

viniciusvacanti.com

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Hire a programmer. Advice: See this great article on how to hire a programmer. Tech startups create real value in one of three ways: ( note: for example companies, I’m referring to their initial prototypes ): Technology Innovation. Your main challenge won’t be the technology but will be getting the interface right.

Hiring 41

Hiring Cofounder API Aggregator 41

www.xconomy.com

JUNE 9, 2012

Q&A: Group Commerce Plans Hires, European Growth with $21M Funding. XSITE 2012: The Xconomy Summit on Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship. The firm, Correlation Ventures, is using predictive analytics technology to tilt the odds in its favor. Ministry of Supply Puts MIT Engineering Cred Into Dress Shirts.

San Diego 40

San Diego Venture Capital Technical Review San Francisco 40

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 5, 2012

Fast Company : Staying on top of technology, design, economics, and business innovations might very well make or break that crucial interview. Simply Hired Blog : Follow all the advice and job tips here at Simply Hired Blog and maybe, just maybe, end up flourishing in an entry-level position and beyond.

Social Media 182

Social Media Search Hosting Hiring 182

BeyondVC

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Since we are seed investors in enterprise technology, I am often asked this question. This is also the reason why next to VP of Sales, I would argue a VP of Customer Happiness/Success is a crucial hire. The answer on the surface seems quite obvious?—?generate My answer is the less obvious one?—?focus

Revenue 60

Revenue Customer Metrics Aggregator 60

viniciusvacanti.com

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Home About Contact Me How To Make It as a First-Time Entrepreneur Vinicius Vacanti Should You Hire a Programmer or DIY? Hire a programmer. Advice: See this great article on how to hire a programmer. Your main challenge won’t be the technology but will be getting the interface right. Cons: It will cost you money.

Cofounder 41

Cofounder Hiring Ruby Founder 41

This is going to be BIG.

JULY 14, 2013

Community is the aggregate of a web of relationships that flow naturally through a place. You don''t hire people like that--they grow organically. Yet, you can''t just hire me to be your local community VC. Venture Capital & Technology' Personal communities like that are not built overnight.

Community 136

Community Curation Venture Capital Aggregator 136

ReadWriteStart

MAY 29, 2020

That means they work with freelancers rather than hiring full-time employees. There has been a 360-degree revolution in technology that has encompassed the businesses and customers both. It becomes an attractive space for investors because they can predict the trends resulting from technological and business integration.

Demand 104

Demand Business Model Technical Review Startup 104

betashop.com

OCTOBER 8, 2012

90 Things I’ve Learned From Founding 4 Technology Companies. The most important hiring criteria for your executives is cultural fit. As CEO, you are responsible for every hire. Until Fab reached 150 people, Bradford and I interviewed every single person we hired. Build all of your own technology. Fab Culture.

Technical Review 108

Technical Review Technology Software Review Valuation 108

Startup Lessons Learned

AUGUST 26, 2020

Jake Soberal and Irma Olguin started Bitwise in 2013 with the idea that the technology industry could be used to fix a city--in their case, Fresno, CA. Our fundamental thesis is that people of color, women, communities of concentrated poverty, have immense talent to contribute to the technology industry," Jake explained to me. "In

Fresno 60

Fresno Community Technology California 60

Feld Thoughts

APRIL 22, 2010

It was an awesome weekend – we held an event modeled after the Apprentice TV show (without the bad hair) that had three challenges: (1) Marketing, (2) Hiring / Interview, and (3) 5-Year Plan & Budget.

Massachusetts 99

Massachusetts Aggregator Boston Venture Capital 99