Duct Tape Marketing

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Operating across varied industries, Fractional CMOs offer a fresh, tailored approach, helping businesses to be more agile, adaptive, and strategic in their planning Questions I ask Nicole Bernard [00:46] What exactly is a fractional CMO? [04:40] Do you collaborate with a team or partners? [06:14] How do you avoid this? [07:30]

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Social Media Software Review Hiring Framework 75

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2021

In his classic book on building a business, “ Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business ,” Gino Wickman, a similar experienced business consultant and developer of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), outlines five common frustrations that we both hear from entrepreneurs, as follows: You are the boss, but you don’t have control.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 23, 2014

Companies manage these three types of innovation with an innovation portfolio – they build innovation internally, they buy it or they partner with resources outside their company. Corporate business development and strategic partner executives are flocking to Silicon Valley to find these five types of innovation.

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Acquisition Intellectual Property Silicon Valley Startup 332

Mucker Lab

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Career Advancement: SDRs may seek roles beyond AE positions, such as in marketing, operations, or enablement. Additionally, exploring competitors and partners on LinkedIn provides avenues to connect with potential candidates. Moreover, accessing accurate cell phone numbers is vital, especially as remote work persists.

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Early Stage Sales Developer Development Team Review 78

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 11, 2022

Every entrepreneur needs to know and communicate the total costs associated with their solution or product, including cost of goods sold, customer acquisition costs, capital costs, operational expenses, and partner costs. Investors will demand clear channel definitions. Key partners. Key resources. Customer relationships.

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Business Model Intellectual Property Angel Investor Channel 334

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Wouldn’t you like more loyalty and trust from your investors, board members and business partners? Both startup founder Chris Myers and multi-billionaire Li Ka-shing have said they share the philosophy that entrepreneurs should be leaving money on the table for their partners and investors. She is speaking from experience.

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Technical Cofounder Entrepreneur Cofounder Post-Money Valuation 115

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

One of the readers asked my opinion around sharing your startup concept: My first question has always been - how do you protect your idea while shopping around for feedback, partners, developers, etc.? Beyond that, I want lots of conversations with experts, users, customers, VCs, partners, etc. Definitely read the whole thing.

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NDA Stealth Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement 211

Up and Running

JANUARY 27, 2021

It doesn’t just come down to operations; some of these tools will help you reach new audiences and build better relationships with future customers. Lodgify—The one for booking operations. It gives the gift of automation to your vacation rental operations. Stay open to everything. Hotel Tech Report —The marketing know-how.

Software Review 79

Software Review Software Technical Review Social Media 79

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

One of the readers asked my opinion around sharing your startup concept: My first question has always been - how do you protect your idea while shopping around for feedback, partners, developers, etc.? Beyond that, I want lots of conversations with experts, users, customers, VCs, partners, etc. Definitely read the whole thing.

NDA 198

NDA Stealth Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement 198

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Primary reasons include unanticipated customer reactions, early competitors, financials not meeting projections, and channel partner issues. Generating a written plan will force you to think through all the key elements for success, including market definition, solution features, financials, real competition, and marketing.

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Reputation Operations Channel Business Model 363

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2014

It’s your startup, so you can give early partners any title you want, but be aware of potential investor and peer implications. A few other credible ones would include Chairman of the Board (COB), Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). The most common ones I see and salute are CEO, CFO, and CTO.

CTO Hire 252

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Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Our business is entirely dependent on the whims of the stock market, so it has a major impact on the way that we’re able to operate. 15- Reduced operating costs. 17- Operating exclusively online. For that reason alone, I could definitely see technology having even more impact on my business tomorrow and for years to come.

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Technical Review Software Review Artificial Inteligence Technology 100

Up and Running

AUGUST 19, 2021

employees start their day with an unclear definition of what they’re expected to achieve,” data from Gallup indicates. What projects will the employee need to partner with other team members on? “Close to half of U.S. Gallup advises clarifying expectations around these three key performance domains. One’s work. One’s team.

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Product Technical Review Employee Software Review 189

Hearpreneur

APRIL 9, 2023

It’s becoming increasingly important for every business to have at least basic technology to run daily operations in the current day society. Data input and customer service are two examples of routine operations that could benefit from the use of automation software. Thanks to Olivia Tonks, Fleet Education ! #8-

Technical Review 102

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Technology Entrepreneur 102

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2015

So that we’re speaking the same language I would define “exclusive” as a period in which your company is prohibited from doing business with certain customers or business partners, which is why many incorrectly assume this is necessarily bad. Why Exclusivity Matters to Your Customers or Business Development Partners.

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PR Early Stage Software Naming 150

Austin Startup

MAY 24, 2021

these solutions can be paired with the cultural adoption of process and operational excellence at companies looking to improve the way their business performs. More generally, the RPA vendors are taking a bottom-up approach: “process definitions and context will emerge from the task automation work”. Please share or subscribe!

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Cofounder Marketing North America Acquisition 94

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Not many people have the bandwidth to simultaneously cover all the required bases in finance, marketing, manufacturing, and operations, as well as solution development. Make sure the team embodies a common definition of success. It takes a working team to build a business. Getting subject matter experts is necessary but not sufficient.

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Bandwidth Leadership Mobile Finance 154

The Equity Kicker

JUNE 23, 2016

That’s definitely happening, but I’m not sure I would have broken it out as a separate category on this chart as the goals and investing disciplines of Seed and Second-Seed are pretty much the same – get from early traction to the scaleable economics that yield a Series A.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Of course, every lifestyle entrepreneur wants their business to be “successful,” but I find that the definition of success and the expectations along the way differs from that usually associated with what I call “growth startups.” If your passion is customers, you definitely will be happier as a lifestyle entrepreneur.

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Small Business Small Business Administration Equity SBA 311

YoungUpstarts

MAY 7, 2017

Jonmichael Moy (Jon Michael Moy) may be a seasoned veteran of Silicon Valley, but this accomplished, dedicated technology executive with more than seventeen years of experience in management and operations, product and business development and marketing has now brought his talents to Toronto.

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Silicon Valley Technical Review Product Canada 148

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

It’s your startup, so you can give early partners any title you want, but be aware of potential investor and peer implications. A few other credible ones would include Chairman of the Board (COB), Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). The most common ones I see and salute are CEO, CFO, and CTO.

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CTO Hire Fractional CTO Startup Angel Investor 244

View from Seed

MARCH 24, 2021

7 Common Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make in VC Pitches and How to Fix Them “Different partners in a VC firm are different. How Decisions are Made After the Partner Meeting “The lead partner might also be using this opportunity to dive deeper into areas that you might not have had the chance to cover during the first/second meetings.

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Seed Stage Hiring IPO Analytics 177

Women Entrepreneurs Can

APRIL 18, 2021

Operating a successful online store is a dream that many entrepreneurs strive for, it’s a combination of doing modern business while keeping most of your time. You can also consider partnering with local businesses to sell their products on their behalf. Website and StoreFront.

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eCommerce Miami Algorithm Technical Review 52

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Bessemer Venture Partners Expands BVP VII Fund. 26 Bessemer Venture Partners (BVP), the oldest venture capital practice in the United States, today announced the closing of a $350 million supplement to its current fund family, BVP VII, which closed in June 2007. 2009 Bessemer Venture Partners. Friday, February 27, 2009.

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Software Review Partner United States Venture Capital 48

David Cohen

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

For those of you in Boulder or Seattle that interpreted the communications as a disparagement of the startup community and its impact – that was definitely not the intent. The separately funded partner accelerator programs which operate in more than 30 locations worldwide are unchanged. We’re sorry for that.

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Denver Seattle Colorado Programming 163

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 14, 2016

by Jeff Stark, Audit Partner at Sensiba San Filippo. Having audited financial statements will provide your buyer with a trustworthy source of your financials and operations. Whether your company is generating profits or operating at a loss, taxes are a significant risk area in any acquisition.

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Acquisition Intellectual Property Technical Review Due Diligence 100

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Operating productivity. The calculation must include the fixed and variable costs of operation that are paid regularly each month no matter what. These include such items as rent or mortgage payments, utilities, insurance, taxes, and the salary that you and your partners are not taking just yet. Variable cost percentage.

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Metrics Technical Review Retention Acquisition 252

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 18, 2020

Your brand strategist can help you to define this and this definition will help you make the character of your brand. Edgy brands seek out controversial celebrity partnerships whilst family-friendly brands partner with celebrities with a wholesome public image. . First of all, imagine that your brand is a person.

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Audience Technical Review Jordan Design 112

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 12, 2022

You can either develop your own taxi dispatch software and offer it to taxi dispatch businesses, or you can operate your own taxi dispatch business. I’ve always loved offering solutions as part of my business and this is definitely on my bucket list waiting for implementation in 2022. Thanks to Shad Elia, New England Home Buyers ! #8-

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Entrepreneur Web Development Affiliate Hosting 125

Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 23, 2020

When it comes to changes I will be making in my business in the next year, I see us moving away from a traditional office space environment strategy we were operating under prior to the pandemic. 9- Focusing on lean operations. Photo Credit: Brandon Monaghan. Thanks to Lindsey Wander, WorldWise Tutoring LLC ! #9- 13- Focus on wellness.

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Entrepreneur Technical Review Software Review Employee 123

Gust

APRIL 20, 2014

It’s your startup, so you can give early partners any title you want, but be aware of potential investor and peer implications. A few other credible ones would include Chairman of the Board (COB), Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Image via Wikimedia Commons. Chief Diversity Officer.

CTO Hire 171

CTO Hire Fractional CTO Angel Investor Public Relations 171

Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 14, 2018

I am working to develop deeper relationships with LitLife’s school and district partners to ensure that our literacy consulting work is as effective as possible. By highlighting work that is going well with partners, we can also cast a light on the amazing work happening in each of our sites! 7- New ideas and partners.

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Entrepreneur Germany Leadership Partner 68

Hearpreneur

JULY 3, 2020

Every waking day, we are having tremendous changes in regulations and technology which greatly affects the way businesses operate. Some entrepreneurs will say the future is definitely bright but to others, some of these changes are meant to work against their expansion and business operations. 13- Digital & Diverse.

Technical Review 143

Technical Review Entrepreneur Software Review Artificial Inteligence 143

Growthink Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2017

How many customers fit the definition? how it will work, the financial terms, the types of customer leads expected from each partner, etc.). Operations Plan Goal of the operations plan: Present the action plan for executing on your company’s vision. Detail their demographics. Where are these customers located?

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Venture Capital Business Plan Technical Review Private Placement 129

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

by Keith Tully , a partner at business rescue specialists Real Business Rescue. In this technological age, it is easier than ever to operate a mailing list or similar. The first step is to write a formal internal complaints procedure, which should include the definition of a complaint and how to recognize one.

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Customer Technical Review Retention Social Network 161

VC Cafe

AUGUST 2, 2022

Given the ‘fuzzy’ period we’re in, where we still struggle with a definition of the Metaverse, it’s easy to dismiss it all as a fad. monthly active end-users who are engaging with content created or operated by Unity solutions in 2020. For that, Yuga labs partnered with London based Improbable.

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IP Cofounder Valuation Acquisition 206

Hunter Walker

JANUARY 5, 2014

The Stage 1 partner escalates an opportunity to Stage 2 when we’ve been able to create a hypothesis as to why this might be a good investment. That partner also generates a set of questions for the other partner to push on in their discussions and data requests. 4) Fund Operations. 5% Fund Operations.

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Software Review Balance Sheet Cofounder Technical Review 102