Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

I recently read a post over on VentureHacks titled, “ Top Ten Reasons Entrepreneurs Hate Lawyers &# written by Scott Walker (who blogs on legal issues for entrepreneurs ). Because many great entrepreneurs work with lawyers in registering their companies they have their ear to the pavement on the earliest of company formations.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Henrik Werdelin , the Managing Partner of Prehype , a venture development firm based in New York City that has helped build companies like Tradable , Barkbox , FancyHands , Basno and Path , says recreating Twitter isn’t necessarily difficult, but the layered features will take time to get right. 1) Twitter. 3) Facebook. 8) Angry Birds.

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Hearpreneur

MAY 28, 2016

It doesn’t matter if it has been said before and repeated numerous times, quotes can give you the fire you need to be a better entrepreneur or learn how to handle a difficult situation. Below are some of those quotes sent in by entrepreneurs throughout the country. #1 Thanks to Sara Wagers, Virtual Biz Partner. #4

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Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

Lessons learned from starting up and teaching entrepreneurship were the focus of an interview with the latest guest on Entrepreneurs are Everywhere , my radio show on SiriusXM Channel 111 (airing weekly Thursdays at 1 pm Pacific, 4 pm Eastern). The other piece was that my partner had some of the Lean Startup process down cold.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 7, 2008

The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Customer Development ► June (3) What is a startup? Two Ways to Hold Entrepreneurs Accountable (for Ha. Lean Startup Circle - a mailing list of dedicated and helpful entrepreneurs. Ive been talking to the folks at [a very good VC firm] about helping them with a new venture.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 29, 2022

2:59] Where strategic partners can fit into this idea. [3:25] The fourth episode in the series: How To Build A Strategic Partner Network. Maybe I'd bring in some of my strategic partners. If you listen to last the, the last show on, on referrals, I talked extensively about strategic partners. And it was the same thing.

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Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Liz’s journey from starting TransPerfect to her philanthropic endeavors serves as an inspiring roadmap for aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders. She's the founder and c e o of the Elizabeth Elting Foundation is an entrepreneur, business leader. John (04:05): I always love to ask entrepreneurs this question.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 4, 2019

It’s stocked with free food, drinks and wifi but the real reason you want to be there is because we’ve curated all of the top entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators at SXSW and invited them to stop by. three entrepreneurs who are part of this vanguard of Latam founders. or maybe just #GrumpyCat.

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Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 28, 2008

We pitch to potential partners, vendors, publishers, conferences, employees, and even lawyers. Most of the times I have seen pitches fail, it is not because they are poorly written, or that the entrepreneur lacks passion. The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Customer Development ► June (3) What is a startup?

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 24, 2012

Mike Lincoln (Washington DC / Virginia … Cooley). Nearly everybody in the DC region had told me, “You must meet Mike. They scooped up none other than David Hernand who will join the practice as managing partner. For starters, David had once been an entrepreneur himself so it seemed like such a natural fit.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2017

So read on and be inspired… At 30 Years of Age, Tianyi Joe Zhu, Chicago Entrepreneur, Named Amongst the Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business. A serial entrepreneur of Chinese origin, Tianyi Joe Zhu has over a decade of experience in international entrepreneurship and deal making. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (PRWEB) JULY 12, 2017.

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Startup Lessons Learned

AUGUST 26, 2009

But theres no denying the level of support for entrepreneurs that we enjoy. They take common stock, not preferred, a fact that the entrepreneurs mentioned to me many times. As a result, the companies get a lot of exposure to VCs, investors, and partners in larger, more traditional startup hubs. And do your customer development.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 29, 2021

was born on a train from NYC to DC in 2008 when I was reading an article by Annie Prolix in Amtrak magazine about Elizabeth Gilbert, author of “Eat Pray Love.” My business partner and I had only 2 weeks to come up with a new name and didn't feel that Innovative Tap Solutions had the power to build a brand. Photo Credit: Hope Gibbs.

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Seeing Both Sides

JANUARY 23, 2013

I have been to DC a few times with the policy business group I helped co-found, The Alliance for Business Leadership , and every time I’m there, I’m struck by the contrast with the more thrilling, action-oriented world of startups and venture capital. Successful companies – to inspire, partner with, poach from and/or sell to.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

You might get a bunch of inbound emails from other press and partners, and all of these things can contribute to a feeling that you’re on your way to getting tons of traffic. The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Customer Development ► June (3) What is a startup? Two Ways to Hold Entrepreneurs Accountable (for Ha.

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Startup Lessons Learned

JULY 30, 2009

A discounted price is available for early stage entrepreneurs and students. The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Customer Development ► June (3) What is a startup? Two Ways to Hold Entrepreneurs Accountable (for Ha. Lean Startup Circle - a mailing list of dedicated and helpful entrepreneurs. Bring your questions.

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Startup Lessons Learned

MAY 27, 2009

Im going to be speaking on June 3rd at an event sponsored by the Technology Entrepreneurs Exchange (TeXchange), "the premier networking organization in Texas for business executives and entrepreneurs to meet, exchange ideas and share experiences." You can register here. Thanks for an enjoyable evening.

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Hunter Walker

JUNE 10, 2016

These people are true founders and entrepreneurs just like any venture backed company. HW: You partnered with Bond Street for growth capital. I also have a lot respect for the fellow DC-based entrepreneurs and the founders of Sweetgreen who were part of Bond Street’s Series A. How did it all begin?

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

He is a co-founder and managing partner of Relationship Impact , a consulting firm focused on helping great leaders build great leadership teams. But why don’t you start by kind of giving a little bit of background on you and your journey as an entrepreneur and maybe tell us a little about your work. So Jack, welcome to the show.

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Hunter Walker

JUNE 10, 2016

These people are true founders and entrepreneurs just like any venture backed company. HW: You partnered with Bond Street for growth capital. I also have a lot respect for the fellow DC-based entrepreneurs and the founders of Sweetgreen who were part of Bond Street’s Series A. How did it all begin?

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 2, 2020

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- Replicate what I was doing for others. We saw that many food entrepreneurs had these same problems. So we set out to solve them and help grow successful food businesses in DC. Each story is different though the reasons may be the same.

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Startup Lessons Learned

JUNE 8, 2009

I got a powerful taste of datablindness recently, as I’ve started to work with various large companies as partners in setting up events, speeches, and other products to sell around the Lean Startup concept. There are lots of good reasons why I can’t have instantaneous access to this data, and each partner has their own.

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Campus Entrepreneurship

MARCH 15, 2012

Or, for these programs to maintain an open source approach that doesn’t require harsh investment terms and stratify entrepreneurs under differing criteria. Read more about Jonathan, Startup VA, and the DC metro as an entrepreneurial goldmine. via Y Combinator Says: “It Really is the Entrepreneur”.

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Hearpreneur

MAY 15, 2018

At 26, she is empowering and teaching female entrepreneurs how to succeed. This is Alexa Carlin, a 26-year-old who is bringing female entrepreneurs together to learn, to share and to network and to succeed. As the Founder of the Women Empower Expo I created a platform to help elevate other women entrepreneurs and leaders.

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David Teten

APRIL 18, 2014

Following the first completed year of VCAP, NAIC conducted a review of the pilot program to determine how to best maximize its efforts and those of its partners. VCAP will leverage The Marathon Foundation’s angel investment partners’ network in the United States and in some cases internationally.

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Ben's Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

This is a guest post by Margit Wennmachers, partner at Andreessen Horowitz. He will advise us and our entrepreneurs about the ins-and-outs of navigating state, local and federal government. Today we broaden our firm’s expertise with the appointment of our second special advisor, Adrian Fenty.

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fi.co

DECEMBER 4, 2012

-->. About | Mentors | Companies | Curriculum | FAQ | Partners | Apply Now. Washington DC. With our team of dedicated experts, we will partner with you on a one-to-one basis to ensure you receive the highest quality solutions for your business. -->. -->. -->. -->. Choose a city closest to you. Alexandria. Ho Chi Minh City.

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Feld Thoughts

FEBRUARY 23, 2013

Many entrepreneurs, and pundits about entrepreneurship, reject it as impossible. In Startup Life: Surviving and Thriving in a Relationship with an Entrepreneur Amy and I talk about many of the tactics we use to integrate work and life, which Amy loving refers to as “all the time that I’m not working.” Alone again.

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techcocktail.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

When we see entrepreneurs come up with great ideas (and we see many), we hope that they also remember that while an idea is key, it won’t go anywhere without the right team in place. As entrepreneurs we need to recognize the importance of having a solid support system. be the manager and product developer).

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startupbaltimore.org

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Finding a Technical Cofounder by Mike Subelsky on September 17, 2010 Advice View Comments Over the past 18 months I’ve had the same conversation with about ten entrepreneurs looking to start a software-based business. One of the most bad-ass entrepreneurs in Baltimore is Scott Messinger. Get started on a prototype anyway.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

APRIL 6, 2021

According to the giants in the industry, having a vision for every startup gives an entrepreneur a purpose and direction for the business. For example, you want to lease your office space in Washington DC, then you need to look for an office space that is spacious and can be easily accessible to your investors, clients, and employees.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 14, 2017

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1 – Fell in Love. million+ company, with 60+ team members doing tours in NYC, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington DC and Los Angeles.”. My advice for people making the switch from full-time worker to entrepreneur is to know your strengths.

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Feld Thoughts

JANUARY 17, 2011

started Draper Gaither & Anderson , one of the first VC firms on the west coast that coincidentally was the first firm to use a limited partner (LP structure). Both capture the spirit of the book which I view as a must read for any practicing or aspiring VC or entrepreneur. His son, Tim Draper , started Draper Fisher Jurvetson.

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 16, 2020

Momentum currently has a graduate base of 30,000+ and growing with offices in NYC, DC, Seattle and Los Angeles. During this time, I have learned a lot, while also making a ton of mistakes, but I am incredibly proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish and the team of people I get to partner with. That is a great question.

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 16, 2020

Momentum currently has a graduate base of 30,000+ and growing with offices in NYC, DC, Seattle and Los Angeles. During this time, I have learned a lot, while also making a ton of mistakes, but I am incredibly proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish and the team of people I get to partner with. That is a great question.

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Ben's Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

This is a guest post by Margit Wennmachers, partner at Andreessen Horowitz. He will advise us and our entrepreneurs about the ins-and-outs of navigating state, local and federal government. Today we broaden our firm’s expertise with the appointment of our second special advisor, Adrian Fenty.

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Startup Lessons Learned

JULY 2, 2020

This is an incredible story of entrepreneurial speed in action, of yet another entrepreneur putting their normal business on hold to get into the fight against the pandemic. We actually just started on Monday construction of a second lab location in Washington, DC, which we're expecting to go live with testing on Saturday.

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