The Startup Magazine

JUNE 1, 2023

If the answers are no, have an honest conversation with your VCs today. When we set-up our next business our first decision was to operate with a remote workforce. Ten back and forth emails can often be resolved in a 30-second phone conversation. As a founder, ask yourself – does your business actually warrant VC funding?

Early Stage 124

Early Stage Los Angeles Silicon Valley Cofounder 124

Up and Running

OCTOBER 7, 2019

This metric helps determine how much cash you need for operation and expansion. Cost per conversion or acquisition: represents the total cost paid for an advertisement in relation to its effectiveness in generating a conversion. . Conversion funnel: shows how prospects advance through the marketing funnel in a specific duration.

Founder 71

Founder Retention Metrics Technical Review 71

Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 14, 2018

I am really looking forward to diversifying my marketing agency into new verticals. Those types of opportunities are energizing and when smart people get together at events and meetings the conversation is always interesting and inspiring. This year we have started to implement the Entrepreneurial Operating System. 6- Diversity.

Entrepreneur 68

Entrepreneur Germany Leadership Partner 68

The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

If you pick one vertical and do it well, other folks will find you. Levi Cooperman , Co-founder and VP of Operations of Freshbooks. Levi Cooperman , Co-founder and VP of Operations of Freshbooks. It took us 10 months and conversations with 70+ VC firms to raise our Series A round. Find your niche.

Cofounder 164

Cofounder Founder Startup Bootstrapping 164

ConversionXL

AUGUST 19, 2016

To find what barriers your mobile website may face , let’s look at the limitations of mobile, how to compensate for them, and what improvements you can implement to ensure the best user experience, increase conversions, better retarget potential customers, and more. But conversion rate alone is not a success metric. Image Source.

Mobile 48

Mobile Technical Review Software Review Metrics 48

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 4, 2019

In 2019, I want to take that to another level by setting specific goals to develop the expertise of our staff members and to further cement our authority as the digital marketing experts in our verticals. Google’s Sergy Brin has been quoted as saying that, “any conversation I have about innovation starts with the ultimate goal.”

Entrepreneur 122

Entrepreneur Social Media Vertical SEO 122

Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 25, 2023

In the digital age, technology has pervasive impacts, and data plays a central role in transforming customer value propositions, operations, and the structure of industries. So, so talk to me a little bit about, I mean, that's a much bigger conversation, isn't it? uh, I thought I'd start there. Um, how do, how do you define strategy?

ChatGPT 67

ChatGPT Technical Review Generative AI Technology 67

VC Cafe

DECEMBER 7, 2022

That changed last week with the launch of ChatGPT , a new generative AI tool released by Open AI , enabling users to ‘converse’ with AI using natural language. It’s also difficult for startups operating in this space to create real defensibility as most are built on the same core APIs.

Generative AI 90

Generative AI Artificial Inteligence ChatGPT API 90

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 8, 2019

Regardless if daily operations are still happening in your spare bedroom or garage, your startup is in fact a brand. For example, develop a very detailed branding plan for social media that covers every vertical and value proposition your startup has. Building a brand is not simply an exercise new businesses need to do.

Balance Sheet 113

Balance Sheet Social Media Vertical Startup 113

View from Seed

AUGUST 13, 2014

Investors in this category are usually operating executives who have spent their entire careers in a specific industry vertical, like internet travel, for example. They can also potentially and needlessly interject into operations or future financings in ways that are destructive for the company. The Domain Angel.

Angel Investor 334

Angel Investor Syndicate Syndication Early Stage 334

Austin Startup

OCTOBER 22, 2017

Sometimes rather than coaching, I’ve been the one actually doing the financial, operational and even rain making work and fulfilling those dimensions of the team until it was appropriate to bring them in house. My net takeaway is that helping entrepreneurs master the startup process is analogous to my comments about teaching golf.

Technical Review 48

Technical Review Incubator Software Review Vertical 48

Steve Blank

JUNE 25, 2009

The OEM Business Convergent’s business was selling desktop computers (with our own operating system and office applications) to other computer manufacturers – most of them long gone: Burroughs, Prime, Monroe Data Systems, ADP, Mohawk, Gould, NCR, 4-Phase, AT&T. I was surprised to see that they were in the room.

Technology 143

Technology Silicon Valley Fractional VPE Part-Time VPE 143

Austin Startup

APRIL 25, 2017

The smartphone is for everyone, we don’t have to think the iPhone is about a certain demographic, or country or vertical market: it’s for everyone. To capture any material part of the $400B that Cook is forecasting, Snap will need to control the underlying operating system on which the glasses function.

Valuation 48

Valuation Technical Review Forecast Social Network 48

ConversionXL

MAY 27, 2022

Bootstrapped startup Omnisend carved out a $19 million niche in an already saturated vertical. Without a focused, integrated demand generation strategy, lead generation delivers disinterested leads that frustrate sales reps and result in low conversion rates. Use thought leadership to spark conversation.

Lead Generation 107

Lead Generation Demand Audience eCommerce 107

View from Seed

APRIL 8, 2020

Stevens has held roles across verticals such as head of sales, marketing, product, and professional services at five startups over twenty years. If you can get a hold of your champion, try to have an honest conversation about what’s going on in the company. Try to understand the context this person is operating in.

B2B 156

B2B Angel Investor Vertical Early Stage 156

View from Seed

AUGUST 30, 2017

We think it’s inevitable that this vertical will undergo the same digital transformation as every other major commerce category and we’ve made two investments behind this thesis ( Paintzen and Renoviso ) and will be expecting to do more around the construction and renovation space in the years to come. Source: Google Finance).

Denmark 245

Denmark Vertical eCommerce Internet 245

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 24, 2018

These include operational systems, production systems, sales and marketing systems, finance and legal systems, strategic alignment systems, idea decision systems, rapid research systems — and the list goes on. Uncovering a death threat leads to open conversation about critical issues without igniting defensiveness.

Intellectual Property 174

Intellectual Property Engineer Flash Vertical 174

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

There are other important operational metrics to help steer your company (see related post titled “ You Never Know What Operational Metrics You’ll Need – So Instrument Everything “) but these are some of the first to start with. Basic Concepts The concept of the graphic shown below is very simple.

Churn Rate 288

Churn Rate .Net Metrics Hosting 288

Austin Startup

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Ben previously co-founded Simply Interactive, Chaotic Moon, and Conversable leading all of them to successful exits. They operate multiple investment funds focused on industry verticals like Real Estate, Consumer or CPG and on under-represented founders such as Women and People of Color. Who are your super-connectors?

Austin 110

Austin Texas Cofounder Los Angeles 110

Austin Startup

OCTOBER 19, 2019

But if the basic operations of your business are strong, and for some reason you still aren’t gaining new qualified leads, then a rebrand could be the magic touch that turns things around and attracts new and engaged customers. Is your pricing structure aligned with your expenses and with your competition? Should You Rebrand Your Business?

Technical Review 48

Technical Review Design Campaign Vertical 48

Pascal's View

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

 We had an engaging and candid conversation, which included fielding questions from audience members including  Laurie Yoler, Managing Director of GrowthPoint Technology Partners. 42in;text-align:left;direction:ltr;unicode-bidi:embed; vertical-align:baseline;mso-line-break-override:none;punctuation-wrap:hanging">.42in;text-indent:-.42in;text-align:left;direction:ltr;unicode-bidi:embed;

Vertical 28

Vertical Syndicate Syndication Forecast 28

Genuine VC

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

Investors in this category are usually operating executives who have spent their entire careers in a specific industry vertical, like internet travel, for example. CONS: No value-add subsequently, and can potentially needlessly interject into operations or future financings that are destructive for the company. The Domain Angel.

Angel Investor 257

Angel Investor Syndicate Syndication Early Stage 257

ConversionXL

DECEMBER 9, 2022

When the user walks up to the design, they know everything they need to operate it and complete their objective. You’ll likely find that users who use search have a higher conversion rate —searchers have intent and know what they’re looking for.). The user is being trained, but in a way that seems natural. Conclusion.

Design 116

Design Web Search Chicago 116

Austin Startup

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Binaize (Bangalore, India) Nikhil Jois, CEO Binaize is a network intelligence software product for Industrial IoT that helps minimize machine downtime and increase the operational efficiency of industrial control systems. Techstars funds all types of startups, working across all verticals, applying all types of business models.

Austin 62

Austin Curation Startup Dallas 62

Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

They have an end-to-end solution, from operating and monitoring the fleet of UAVs to the on-the-ground operations and delivering to the final destination. This track brings together founders and funders and showcases exciting new companies, products, services, and business models across different verticals and industries.

San Francisco 65

San Francisco Cofounder Georgia B2B 65

Austin Startup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

I tend to think of this group as distinct from the business advisors with whom you may discuss operational strategy, but all the better if there is an overlap in capabilities. This is useful for a number of reasons, the most obvious of which is to help you navigate the right channels in your vertical and open doors to potential customers.

Advisory Board 48

Advisory Board Sweat Equity Marketing Vertical 48

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 18, 2010

We talked about the negative effect of Apple’s closed system attitude but how that will be a gift to the market because Apple’s cracking of the operator hegemony has forced the industry to innovate. Network of vertical focused sites: BeachMint, BeachMint, WineMint, etc.; first vertical to launch by 2010 Holiday Season.

Venture Capital 225

Venture Capital Non-Compete Vertical Europe 225

OnlyOnce

OCTOBER 4, 2012

But one thing that occurred to me in a conversation with another CEO recently was that, equally important to the task of helping people scale by promoting them whenever possible is the task of recognizing when that can’t work, and figuring out another solution to retain and grow those people.

Vertical 91

Vertical Portfolio Management Engineer 91

Hunter Walker

JUNE 14, 2018

“Vertical Expertise” – More hands and minds around the industry maze they’re traversing. Founders articulate a certain support they’d like in figuring out operational decisions and growth challenges. The answers I receive typically fall across four categories: 1.

Cap Table 81

Cap Table Portfolio Vertical Reputation 81

Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

We’re seeing more governments, organizations, and corporate enterprises start to realize the impact this technology could have on how they operate. This track brings together founders and funders and showcases exciting new companies, products, services, and business models across different verticals and industries.

San Francisco 97

San Francisco Cofounder Colorado Security 97

Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

He built Intvo to leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to understand and predict pedestrian behavior in the context of autonomous cars and fleet-vehicles to they can modify vehicle operation or alert drivers to ensure safety. If you are an entrepreneur, check out the SXSW 2020 Startups Track , which runs March 13–17.

Artificial Inteligence 62

Artificial Inteligence Michigan New York City Vertical 62

Genuine VC

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

Investors in this category are usually operating executives who have spent their entire careers in a specific industry vertical, like internet travel, for example. CONS: No value-add subsequently, and can potentially needlessly interject into operations or future financings that are destructive for the company. The Domain Angel.

Angel Investor 128

Angel Investor Syndicate Syndication Early Stage 128

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Business Model Affects Metrics and Exit Criteria Web-based Business Model Exit Criteria In a web-business model you’re looking for traffic, users, conversion, virality, etc – not revenue. I don’t think you need operational experience to be a good VC but Mark Suster’s great new post illustrates the difference. [.]

Customer Development 228

Customer Development Web Developer Customer 228

Reid Hoffman

DECEMBER 12, 2019

In our second conversation, we now turn to the topic of how blitzscaling works when you’re not in Silicon Valley or China. And by doing so, you build a vertically integrated marketplace with a much deeper value stack. The same holds true for payments.

Chile 36

Chile Global Silicon Valley Estonia 36

Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

We built a team of specialists from the food innovation and operations arm of the baby food company Plum Organics, and the marketing arm of companies like JUST Water, Red Bull, Stance, and GoPro, and the business development arm of companies like This Bar Saves Lives. Tell us your favorite thing about being based in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles 62

Los Angeles Stealth Cofounder Bandwidth 62

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

These days, many agencies start as a lean operation. My agency wouldn’t have expanded beyond digital PR if it weren’t for early client conversations. Listening to conversations among your peers is one of the fastest ways to find changes in the way they work. But we have a lot in common, and I learned a lot from our conversation.

PR 120

PR B2B Lean Audience 120

Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

She is the primary inventor of a modular centrifuge that operates with or without electricity. This track brings together founders and funders and showcases exciting new companies, products, services, and business models across different verticals and industries. and Indian companies.

Baltimore 62

Baltimore Africa South Africa Michigan 62