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Time is the Enemy of All Deals

Both Sides of the Table

We moved into the legal process and final due diligence in January and February of 2000. It quickly became impossible to raise venture capital. It isn’t even a story about raising venture capital or M&A. If deals drift people start whisper campaigns. They accepted my argument. Any deal.

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How to Create Free Buzz for Your Startup

David Teten

For startup companies trying to build buzz around their brand, but without the capital to launch a full-fledged PR campaign, there are a lot of ways to hack the PR game. To begin with, the best PR you can build is through satisfied customers with high Net Promoter scores. Host an event.

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How To Create Buzz Around Your Startup

David Teten

Are you trying to build buzz, but don’t have the cash to launch a full-fledged PR campaign? I emphasize that the best PR you can build is through satisfied customers with high Net Promoter scores. In other words, you should focus first on a great product/service, and only after you’ve achieved that worry about PR.

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The Ultimate CEO Twitter List

YoungUpstarts

Most tech CEOs tend to understand the power of Twitter, and as such, this is the most popular category. Legendary tech entrepreneurs, startup celebrities, and even the creators of Twitter itself are on the service. plibin : Find out what Evernote CEO Phil Libin has to say about startups, tech, and of course, taking notes.

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How To Create Buzz Around Your Startup

David Teten

Are you trying to build buzz, but don’t have the cash to launch a full-fledged PR campaign? I emphasize that the best PR you can build is through satisfied customers with high Net Promoter scores. In other words, you should focus first on a great product/service, and only after you’ve achieved that worry about PR.

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Why Misunderstanding Startup Metrics Can Cost You Your Business

Both Sides of the Table

But often this doesn’t tell the whole story because often companies are also spending money on PR and other marketing activities in order to support the sales process. Generally you should take your full marketing spend including PR divided by your customers acquired to get your “fully loaded CAC.”

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How to Develop Your Fund Raising Strategy

Both Sides of the Table

The sooner you understand that the sooner you can plan your campaign. As with any sales campaign you need to: Qualify your buyers early so you focus your scarce resources on people likely to buy your product. I get approached about clean tech or biotech periodically – I don’t focus on these. Right for my stage?

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