TechEmpower

AUGUST 21, 2023

Outgrowing your stack: Your tech stack was just right for your startup. An interesting side note: During our Q and As with dev teams, we often end up having conversations around issues that they haven’t even thought about. But as you’ve grown, it’s become cumbersome and constraining. But is that the right strategy for your business?

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The Conversational AI market is growing dramatically, training new large generative models, expanding the technology stack, and bringing more advanced products to the market. The technologies behind conversational AI products are becoming more complex as well. . Another popular request, around 45%, is to extract named entities.

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 2, 2023

I’ll start by taking you to the world of Startup X, a passionate team of entrepreneurs who believed they had the next big thing in the world of software as a service (SaaS). It’s disheartening, but sadly, this is one experience that many startup founders face. Your brand identity is more than just a logo or a name.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 6, 2022

My Favorite Podcast Conversations From 2021 written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. In this episode, I’m taking a look back at the most popular episodes we aired and some of my favorite conversations in 2021. Enter your name and email address below and I'll send you periodic updates about the podcast.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Nearly every successful tech startup I’ve observed over the past 20 years has gone through a similar growth pattern: Innovate, systematize then scale operations. Innovate In the early years of a startup there is a lot of kinetic energy of enthusiastic innovators looking to launch a product that changes how an industry works.

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David Teten

MAY 1, 2013

This is part 1 of a 2-part series on domain names and startups; part 2 will be “ Build Your Startup on a Vacant Domain Name ”. This bench at Cathedral Lawn is engraved with country domain names such as.uk,us,nz A bad domain name can sink you. The name needs to match the business. credit: Wikipedia)).

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SoCal CTO

JANUARY 2, 2013

I've had several Startup CTO Consulting sessions recently where it became apparent that the Founder needed help with the business and product as much or more than the technology. Then we discussed how they could go about finding this startup business advisor. Do you have any suggestions for how to find a good mentor?

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ReadWriteStart

MARCH 16, 2021

Startup entrepreneurs are fueled by ambition. And at the center of that system is a solid conversion optimization strategy. . And at the center of that system is a solid conversion optimization strategy. . Simple in theory but complicated in practice, conversion optimization is a cornerstone of modern digital marketing.

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Austin Startup

SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

As I mentioned at the beginning of this series/ebook, over the years I’ve noticed that I tend to frequently share certain Lucky7 posts with entrepreneurs we’ve backed , team members at data.world, or other startup investors I know. A company name should have longevity and it shouldn’t be limiting (as you eventually?—?and

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

As part of our Lean LaunchPad classes at Stanford, Berkeley, Columbia and for the National Science Foundation, students build a startup in 8 weeks using Business Model Design + Customer Development. How To Build a Web Startup – The Lean LaunchPad Edition. Use the Startup Tools Page as the resource for tool choices).

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ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

I feel like “conversion rate optimization” is in 2013 what “social media marketing” was in 2009. Most startups fail. Not because they have a conversion problem but because they never really nail the product or how to market it. Same goes for e-commerce, SaaS or any startup really. image source.

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Mucker Lab

JULY 11, 2023

As part of Mucker’s ongoing Growth Series Webinars, we recently invited Jacque Alec , the CEO of Capconvert , to go deep on the topic of technical SEO for startups. Page Speed: Search engines favor faster pages for providing a better user experience, leading to lower bounce rates and potentially higher conversions.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 11, 2019

For startups and their founding teams, it’s easy to spend too much time designing a website, yet not enough getting the developmental side of things right. If you want your startup to have a solid footing in a digital marketplace, this has to change. Acing the Developmental Side of Startup Website Design. MVP Approach.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Have A Full Conversation. It would probably be a bit of an understatement to say that having a full conversation via text messaging without any kind of misunderstanding or frustration. Text messages often contain abbreviations, emoticons, and shorthand to make it easier to communicate in short bursts rather than one long conversation.

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VC Cafe

JUNE 26, 2023

Watch this short clip (mixed with the normal banter between the hosts): The Race to Intimacy (credit: All In podcast) The new gen AI search companies A number of new startups are trying jump on the generative AI search wagon. where rather than sift through noise to find an answer, users will generate a specific result to match their needs.

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Austin Startup

JUNE 14, 2018

Make your voice heard by adding your name to ATA’s community letter to the Austin Mayor and City Council urging them to make the 5G future a priority. The letter will be sent on Monday, July 2, and a copy with the signers’ names will be published on ATA’s website. Sincerely, Go here to add your name to the letter.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 15, 2022

It’s enough to drown any business which tries to fight it or ignore it, and it’s an opportunity to ride higher and faster than even the successes of Google and Facebook, for those startups that use it as their driving force. For startups, this is an engagement opportunity worth billions of dollars. Big data:” learning from the flood.

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Startup Lessons Learned

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Guest post by Lisa Regan, writer for The Lean Startup Conference The Lean Startup Conference is next week--and now that we can step back and see all the speakers and mentors, we have to say: Wow. He’ll talk about making a profit and making a difference in a conversation with New Media Ventures’ Christie George.

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ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

In this post, we’re sharing how ASO helps you increase traffic and downloads, the specific on-metadata vs. off-metadata factors that matter, and how to leverage ASO mechanics to maximize conversions. How to leverage app store optimization (ASO) to improve app visibility, conversion rates, and retention.

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Startup Lessons Learned

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Guest post by Lisa Regan, writer for The Lean Startup Conference Eleven months in the making, the full schedule for The Lean Startup Conference is at last complete, and we can’t wait to show you around! For first-time attendees, this conference offers a complete introduction to Lean Startup. But other than that, it’s all there.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 4, 2013

If you’re running a startup, working for one, or just considering turning an idea into a company, calling your work life “busy” is a severe understatement. Here are five essential, efficient ways to eliminate guesswork and make your startup a success on social media. Startup Example: Zappos. Startup Example: Cloudera.

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Austin Startup

JANUARY 11, 2018

Taking his name a little too literally, Awesome decided that he needed fiat currency like that introduced by his distant cousin Kublai in China. In the end, he was pelted with all manner of foul, medieval produce without refrigeration, and openly mocked over the irony of his increasingly worthless name. Yeah, that ended badly.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 31, 2020

While the concept of search engine optimization (SEO) may seem complex and daunting for many B2B startups and medium-sized organizations, there are several key SEO tactics that organizations can take right now to improve their search rankings. Continue reading to learn some actionable SEO tactics for B2B startups.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 12, 2022

Bitcoin was created by an anonymous person or group under the name Satoshi Nakamoto and released as open-source software in 2009. The post World with Bitcoin appeared first on The Startup Magazine. Bitcoin has grown in popularity since its inception in 2009 becoming the top cryptocurrency available. What is Bitcoin? Conclusion.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

The Forrest Four-Cast: February 5, 2019 Fifty diverse startups will aim to impress a panel of judges and a live audience with their skills, creativity and innovation at SXSW Pitch Presented by Cyndx. Tell us about the startup ecosystem there. What has the startup experience taught you about life? We love Milwaukee!

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

The Forrest Four-Cast: February 4, 2019 Fifty diverse startups will aim to impress a panel of judges and a live audience with their skills, creativity and innovation at SXSW Pitch Presented by Cyndx. Tell us about the startup ecosystem there. The startup ecosystem here is quite young. What trend is your team most excited about?

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Quick to name-drop common friends and business links. But be cautious about dropping names of people who may not really know you, or whose recollection of you may not be so positive. Good initial conversations should never be turned into debates or political platforms. Easily distracted by a friend or someone more important.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

The Forrest Four-Cast: February 7, 2019 Fifty diverse startups will aim to impress a panel of judges and a live audience with their skills, creativity and innovation at SXSW Pitch Presented by Cyndx. Our team is experienced with over 150 years of research and software product development experience that includes five startups and an exit.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

The Forrest Four-Cast: February 9, 2019 Fifty diverse startups will aim to impress a panel of judges and a live audience with their skills, creativity and innovation at SXSW Pitch Presented by Cyndx. Tell us about the startup ecosystem there. What advice do you have for others wanting to join the startup journey?

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Up and Running

JULY 10, 2017

You can have all traction in the world—acquire, activate, and retain users, but until your startup earns money, you are doing charity work, not running a business. Even if you are just starting to consider building a SaaS startup , you’ve probably used products with either freemium pricing or a free trial. Choose wisely.

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Eric Friedman

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Advisor helping a startup – Midjourney. I think there are 3 types of advisors to startups; Level 1 (.05%-.25%): Like all things, waiting to have the hard conversation is never a great idea. Adjusting the last part as advisors do not need to be famous names. Types of Early Stage Advisors. 25% as equity compensation.

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Software By Rob

OCTOBER 29, 2009

Join nearly 6,000 startup entrepreneurs by subscribing to my RSS feed. Join nearly 6,000 startup entrepreneurs by subscribing to my RSS feed. Product naming is hard. About two months ago Patrick Thompson, a member of the Micropreneur Academy , was in search of a name for his speed reading eBook reader for the iPhone.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 27, 2019

Namely, as many as 50% of them never make it to their fifth anniversary, and around one-third are unable to conclude the initial year of operations. Small business failure is a high risk for any startup. Since your goal is to make it past the initial stages, you should never rely on incidental buys for any part of your revenue.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 29, 2020

Further, email automation helps you automatically address all of your emails using your subscribers name, important dates such as birthday and more. According to Econsultancy , 93% of companies witness an increase in their conversation rate after giving their customers a personalized experience. Source: Really Good Emails.

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Austin Startup

JULY 22, 2017

Back in December 2016 I had the idea to develop a startup pledge for diversity and inclusion here in Austin and since have informally been working with some folks to develop the idea. I’ve named the Walker Rule after Madam C. My goal is to get enough thoughtful eyes on the project to launch later this year.

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Small Business and Startups: What Would Mom (and Pop) Do? Great post on the most important internet metric of them all – CONVERSION – crowdspring.co/18u6N8Y.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 30, 2015

What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Whatever the inspiration or relation may be, the naming of your business is one of the most important parts of becoming a CEO. We just happen to also be unapologetically dedicated to advocate-building communication, the future of web technologies and conversion oriented design.

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