Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 8, 2015

The problem is that professional investors (angels and venture capital) want a proven business model before they invest, ready to scale, rather than the more risky research and development efforts. It’s what separates the true entrepreneurs from the wannabes. Are you ready to start? Marty Zwilling.

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Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 120

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 24, 2012

Every new startup I know dreams of being funded early by one of the 318,000 active Angel investors in the USA alone. Most of these investors are members of Angel groups that have a rigorous filtering and screening process, to select the top 3% and most fundable proposals. Prepare an investment-grade business plan.

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Angel Investor Intellectual Property Elevator Pitch Angel Groups 260

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2017

The problem is that professional investors (angels and venture capitalists) want a proven business model before they invest, ready to scale, rather than the more risky research and development efforts. It’s what separates the true entrepreneurs from the wannabes. Are you ready to start? Marty Zwilling.

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Product Development Cost Developer Product 177

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Every new startup I know dreams of being funded by an angel investor. If the founders are not experienced, find a couple of advisors from the business sector to fill the gap. In today’s world, if you don’t have a web site up and running, you will not be perceived as a real company. Finalize your financial model.

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Angel Investor Intellectual Property Technical Review Elevator Pitch 224

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

The problem is that professional investors (Angels and Venture Capital) want a proven business model before they invest, ready to scale, rather than the more risky research and development efforts. It’s what separates the true entrepreneurs from the wannabes. Are you ready to start? Marty Zwilling.

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Intellectual Property Technical Review Venture Capital Startup 309

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Every new startup I know dreams of being funded by an angel investor. If the founders are not experienced, find a couple of advisors from the business sector to fill the gap. In today’s world, if you don’t have a web site up and running, you will not be perceived as a real company. Finalize your financial model.

Intellectual Property 249

Intellectual Property Angel Investor Technical Review Elevator Pitch 249

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 7, 2023

The cost of entry to the entrepreneur lifestyle is at an all-time low, but the challenge of winning and success is at an all-time high. Anyone can build a new web site, or publish a smartphone app for a few thousand dollars, but getting market penetration requires a lot more. People who shape the future, like Steve Jobs, did this.

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Angel Investor Leadership Social Network Startup 297

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Venture capitalists (VCs) have long been seen as the top of the pyramid for startup funding sources, but in fact angel investors now fund over twice as many companies, according to a classic Crunchbase article. Individual angel investors and crowdfunding have been adding to the momentum, some say exceeding VCs in total amount invested.

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Angel Investor Venture Capital Silicon Valley Portfolio 342

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2018

The problem is that professional investors (angels and venture capital) want a proven business model before they invest, ready to scale, rather than early projections and product development. In reality, the financing valley of death tests the commitment, determination, and problem solving ability of every entrepreneur.

Intellectual Property 134

Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 134

Gust

DECEMBER 16, 2012

ABC Shark Tank Angels via Elite Daily. Every new startup I know dreams of being funded early by one of the 318,000 active Angel investors in the USA alone. If the founders are not experienced, find a couple of advisors from the business sector to fill the gap. Prepare an investment-grade business plan.

Angel Investor 179

Angel Investor Intellectual Property Elevator Pitch Angel Groups 179

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

AUGUST 8, 2011

It’s “ Loveline for startups ,&# where entrepreneurs get to ask any question about their startup and have me and a rotating co-host tackle the problem and devise constructive next-actions. When should a company should focus on growth only, ignoring the business model and revenue? I finally started Smart Bear Live.

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Cofounder Angel Investor Hosting Software Review 226

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

The cost of entry to the entrepreneur lifestyle is at an all-time low, but the challenge of winning and success is at an all-time high. Anyone can build a new web site, or publish a smartphone app for a few thousand dollars, but getting market penetration requires a lot more. People who shape the future, like Steve Jobs, did this.

Angel Investor 359

Angel Investor Leadership Social Network Matching 359

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 19, 2020

Venture capitalists (VCs) have long been seen as the top of the pyramid for startup funding sources, but in fact angel investors now fund over twice as many companies, according the Crunchbase. Individual angel investors and crowdfunding have been adding to the momentum, some say exceeding VCs in total amount invested.

Angel Investor 314

Angel Investor Venture Capital Silicon Valley Startup 314

The Next Web

JULY 20, 2013

They speak about how they love to help entrepreneurs build successful companies, yet when I ask them to give me feedback on my business plan or idea, they usually don’t even bother writing me back. Yes, it is true that some entrepreneurs either don’t receive a response or get a pre-made template. VCs are arrogant.

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Silicon Valley Mongolia Technical Cofounder Entrepreneur 124

Up and Running

JUNE 14, 2010

About three years ago I attended a Web 2.0 conference at which a couple of professional venture capitalists and a couple of successful angel investors talked about trends. This was before the great recession, but in the middle of the explosion of web apps and social media. Trends were broken.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2013

Many entrepreneurs I know don’t realize that the language they learned in the corporate world, or even their recent MBA class, won’t get them ahead in the startup world today. As a reality check, try this quick test of your entrepreneur savvy. As a reality check, try this quick test of your entrepreneur savvy. Super-angels.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

The cost of entry to the entrepreneur lifestyle is at an all-time low, but the challenge of winning and success is at an all-time high. Anyone can build a new web site, or publish a smartphone app for a few thousand dollars, but getting market penetration requires a lot more. People who shape the future, like Steve Jobs, do this.

Angel Investor 215

Angel Investor Leadership Social Network Matching 215

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 19, 2016

The cost of entry to the entrepreneur lifestyle is at an all-time low, but the challenge of winning and success is at an all-time high. Anyone can build a new web site, or publish a smartphone app for a few thousand dollars, but getting market penetration requires a lot more. People who shape the future, like Steve Jobs, do this.

Entrepreneur 120

Entrepreneur Angel Investor Leadership Social Network 120

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 31, 2014

I’m in Australia and just spent time with some great entrepreneurs in Melbourne. The biggest mistake for most of these startups was not understanding that optimizing their business model for the 24 million people in the Australian market would not prepare them for the size and scale they needed to get to big.

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Global Australia Silicon Valley China 335

crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 28, 2010

Seven Must-See Web Design Videos and Presentations – [link]. 50 Examples of Black in Web Design – Black is Beautiful! 50+ Ultimate Useful Cheat Sheets for Web Developers and Designers – [link]. 40 Amazing Web Apps for Freelancers – [link]. Italian Web Designs Made to Inspire – [link].

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 91

YoungUpstarts

MAY 9, 2019

You may often hear entrepreneurs telling you about their success and how they are earning. Crowdfunding has become quite popular in the business world. Entrepreneurs can create an account, and pitch their business idea in online communities that have business investors or like-minded people.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 27, 2014

Venture capitalists (VCs) have long been seen as the top of the pyramid for startup funding sources, but in fact angel investors now fund over 60 times as many companies, according the Center for Venture Research. Individual angel investors have been filling the gap, and now match VCs in total amount invested.

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Angel Investor Silicon Valley Startup Portfolio 260

David Teten

AUGUST 15, 2013

Amazon hosts an annual startup challenge for companies using Amazon Web Services (AWS). Dell’s Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Program offers “custom software and hardware integration, escalated 24/7 technical support, dedicated customer care agents, and complimentary access to local, pre-sale and enterprise consultants.”.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 1, 2019

Money makes the world go ‘round, and your business is no exception. Savvy entrepreneurs know there are numerous ways to fund their start-up. And some of the best use the methods below to get the fuel for their businesses. Grants are a big opportunity to get some money to start your dream business. Angel Investors.

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Finance Angel Investor Offshore Equity 127

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Background: Adam Carlson is a serial entrepreneur who has successfully raised private capital at three different technology startups. By being aware of, and applying the lessons of others, however, founders can significantly improve the degree of control they continue to exercise over their business after accepting an investment.

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Steve Blank

JULY 15, 2010

If you take funding from a venture capital firm or angel investor and want to build a large, enduring company (rather than sell it to the highest bidder), this isn’t the decade to do it. The Golden Age for Entrepreneurs and VC’s. But not all industries are as capital efficient as the Web or Information Technology.

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Venture Capital IPO Liquidity Event Entrepreneur 303

Steve Blank

AUGUST 8, 2016

Values – who and what founders and customers hold dear – were the focus on today’s Entrepreneurs are Everywhere radio show. The program examines the DNA of entrepreneurs: what makes them tick, how they came up with their ideas; and explores the habits that make them successful, and the highs and lows that pushed them forward.

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Cofounder New York City Entrepreneur New York 149

Gust

JANUARY 4, 2012

Many thanks to David Rose , Ilana Grossman , Justin Stanwix , and the whole Gust team for making the Gust Blog such a valuable platform and resource for entrepreneurs and angel investors. Here are just a few examples: Creating and revising a business plan (copyright, trade secret). trade secret).

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Intellectual Property IP Startup United States 143

Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

So far, I have found "lean startup" works better with the entrepreneurs Ive talked to than "agile startup" or even "extreme startup.") The wise entrepreneur will take this advice seriously in order to distill his ideas down to their essence. The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Customer Development ► June (3) What is a startup?

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Steve Blank

JUNE 1, 2011

Reinventing the board meeting may offer venture-backed startups a more efficient, productive way to direct and measure their search for a profitable business model. Rather than invent a new form of corporate governance, venture investors adopted the traditional board meeting structure from large corporations.

Silicon Valley 297

Silicon Valley Business Model Venture Capital Balance Sheet 297

Steve Blank

AUGUST 8, 2016

Values – who and what founders and customers hold dear – were the focus on today’s Entrepreneurs are Everywhere radio show. The program examines the DNA of entrepreneurs: what makes them tick, how they came up with their ideas; and explores the habits that make them successful, and the highs and lows that pushed them forward.

Cofounder 120

Cofounder New York City Entrepreneur New York 120

Steve Blank

JUNE 1, 2011

Reinventing the board meeting may offer venture-backed startups a more efficient, productive way to direct and measure their search for a profitable business model. Rather than invent a new form of corporate governance, venture investors adopted the traditional board meeting structure from large corporations.

Silicon Valley 270

Silicon Valley Business Model Venture Capital Balance Sheet 270

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Facebook is indeed the largest growth site on the web, with more than a billion user accounts, all free. What most people don’t realize is that the total outside funding to get it there is estimated at over $800 million, which is a bit more than you will get from any Angel investor. Marty Zwilling.

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Widget Angel Investor Revenue Early Stage 242

Up and Running

MAY 28, 2015

We recently had Tim Berry, Palo Alto Software founder and business planning expert, present our Bplans audience with his latest advice on lean business planning. ” and our first instinct as entrepreneurs and business owners is yes, let’s do drive-through. Tell your angel investors a story about need.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 15, 2017

Facebook is indeed the largest growth site on the web, with more than two billion user accounts, all free. What most people don’t realize is that the total outside funding to get it there is estimated at over $800 million, which is a bit more than you will get from any Angel investor.

Widget 137

Widget Angel Investor Revenue Early Stage 137

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 11, 2016

When they found out, they questioned my decision-making and me as an entrepreneur. And not keep investors informed about changes to your business model can have serious consequences. They questioned my decision-making and me as an entrepreneur. If you can’t hear the clip, click here.

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Columbus Entrepreneur Ohio Cofounder 248

Gust

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Twenty or so angel investors (me included) sit on tables arranged like a big U, with a table in the middle for a projector, and a screen in front. An entrepreneur has just finished his pitch. We now know that this ‘build it and they will come” is a prayer rather than a business strategy.

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