Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 27, 2014

I always advise software startups to file patents to protect their “secret sauce” from competitors, and to increase their valuation. Yes, the software patent process is a mess. I say this with conviction even after I survived the process, and have a software patent pending. Software technology changes rapidly.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 14, 2024

However, with the right tech and employee training, it can be a seamless process. Leverage Cloud-Based Accounting Software Embracing cloud-based accounting software is fundamental for fostering collaboration and streamlining processes within a remote accounts team.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 31, 2012

I often hear the qualms of business-smart but non-technical entrepreneurs, wondering if they really have a chance in this high-technology marketplace. I tell them that if their idea or solution is technology intensive, they clearly need technology strength on the team. It definitely works, but may be beyond your budget.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 10, 2018

A business runs on diligence, passion, and creativity — but it also needs a whole lot of legal help. Thus, as with many other expensive aspects of starting a business, many entrepreneurs like you are turning to software. More realistically, artificial intelligence and computer software will assist lawyers, not replace them entirely.

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Version One Ventures

DECEMBER 20, 2022

After the incredible pace of 2021, tech has definitely pulled back in 2022. With every investment (no matter where we are in the roller coaster ride of the tech market), we ask ourselves “Why this mission-driven team?” Generally speaking, we’re excited about how software can help climate solutions scale.

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ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 28, 2012

But when it comes to core technical skills, more and more entrepreneurs are opting to partner with technical co-founders rather than hiring someone for an in-house position. How Innovative Is Your Technology? If you want to start a tech company, you must understand the space. You Need To Know Tech Basics.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

With the advent of the internet and cloud technology, many businesses have opted to keep their business online. In order to organize their things online, there is a growing requirement for apps as well as software among the businesses. Here, project management software comes into the picture. We are talking about Taskworld.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 27, 2016

For a software startup, a patent can be the intellectual property providing the key competitive advantage, or it can be an expensive non-defensible bureaucratic nightmare -- or both. Some argue to simply eliminate software patents, while others put their hopes in U.S. That’s more than a lifetime in today’s technology.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Make use of intuitive software Technology is a wonderful thing and something that many businesses have found to be a game-changer. With that being said, it’s important to make use of any tools and technology that will help keep track of your finances and find ways of helping keep your money in order at all times.

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Gust

OCTOBER 19, 2014

I always advise software startups to file patents to protect their “secret sauce” from competitors, and to increase their valuation. Yes, the software patent process is a mess. I say this with conviction even after I survived the process, and have a software patent pending. Software technology changes rapidly.

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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. With new technology emerging, we can only imagine the changes it will bring along to the business platform. Thanks to Jamie Miller, Treadmill Review ! #4- Thanks to James Angel, DYL ! #5-

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VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Defining the pre-seed round It’s futile to look for ‘one true’ definition. Fresh data from 15,000+ SAFEs signed last year (source: Carta ) Technology makes it possible to do more with less – LLMs, generative AI have are rapidly changing the game with all kinds of automations, from coding to content creation.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 12, 2020

Let’s start with its definition. Businesses can operate in two ways, the traditional brick-and-mortar store and the online business, which has gained popularity due to the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic. The software eliminates the everyday need for web developers in simple business website updates.

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Steve Blank

MAY 17, 2022

The Department of Defense has thought that Artificial Intelligence is such a foundational set of technologies that they started a dedicated organization- the JAIC – to enable and implement artificial intelligence across the Department. These technologies will transform businesses and government agencies.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 27, 2021

The more software you can introduce to streamline processes and cut back on people costs, the better. Let’s check out the software! Lodgify is one of the few pieces of software that’s built specifically for vacation rental managers like you. Hotel Tech Report —The marketing know-how. Stay open to everything.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MARCH 29, 2023

How To Take Back Control Of Technology written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Gaia Bernstein In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Gaia Bernstein. She writes, teaches, and lectures at the intersection of law, technology, health, and privacy. Like this show?

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View from Seed

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Editor’s Note: NextView recently kicked off a Boston-based workshop series on technical interviewing with Google. Saurya Velagapudi is a senior software engineer at Google, based in their Cambridge, Mass., We also talked about how he’d want to be interviewed if approached by a non-technical startup founder. (I’ve

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ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 28, 2012

But when it comes to core technical skills, more and more entrepreneurs are opting to partner with technical co-founders rather than hiring someone for an in-house position. How Innovative Is Your Technology? If you want to start a tech company, you must understand the space. Laura Roeder , LKR 2.

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The Next Web

MARCH 11, 2014

The hiring process for technical talent is broken. Whether it’s a series A-funded startup or a large multinational corporation, hiring technical talent takes up a lot of time, energy, and money – and doesn’t always result in the best hires. To put it bluntly, software is eating the world and everyone needs coders.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 13, 2013

To understand what Social CRM is, let us first consider this definition by Metz: The customer owns the conversation now, so companies need to change the way they do business. T = Tools, the myriad platforms and software needed. P = People and your relationships with them. O = Objectives, ie what your brand wants to do.

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Board Effect

AUGUST 20, 2023

Nonprofits and Fundraisers Need to Protect Against Insider Fraud It’s disappointing to think that someone who has long been committed to a nonprofit’s cause would actually launder money or steal funds or information from a nonprofit organization or fundraiser, but diligent board directors recognize that insider fraud happens.

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Austin Startup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

As a CTO, I can definitely say without a doubt that few people understand what a CTO does. Even when someone is aware of what a CTO does, they often have limited context due to the wide variety of CTO roles. The Face of the Product and Technology A CTO is often the face of the technology and product.

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Indeed, Silicon Valley was born as a center for weapon systems development and its software and silicon helped end the Cold War. One of the unintended consequences was that many of the academics went off to found a wave of startups selling their technology to the military. America’s adversaries understand this.

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Startup Lessons Learned

JULY 29, 2009

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Embrace technical debt Financial debt plays an important and positive role in our economy under normal conditions. Technical debt works the same way, and has the same perils. I won’t pretend that there aren’t teams that take on technical debt for bad reasons.

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SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 19, 2012

He is not a technical person, but is somewhat web savvy. Me : Product definition, use cases, feature list, wireframes, comps, really whatever you have. It's the same as when I've created financial models and then have it reviewed by a hard-core CFO, sophisticated investor or similar kind of expert. Founder : Ummm. Founder : Umm.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 4, 2015

Metz provides a good definition in his book as follows: “The customer owns the conversation now, so companies need to change the way they do business. T = Tools, the myriad platforms and software needed. 5 Integrate with social advertising and technologies. Defining Social CRM. First, we need to understand what Social CRM is.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2021

You might have a project idea for your start-up but you are unsure of how to implement its technical side. The Raspberry Pi includes 26 GPIO Pins which are useful for embedded projects and interfacing software. The Raspberry Pi includes 26 GPIO Pins which are useful for embedded projects and interfacing software.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 24, 2012

.” Chances are good that now, more than ever before, the stories of the men and women who paved the way for today’s technology, and the people who are now exploiting those works in new and fascinating ways, will appeal to more than just students who are early adopters. Nothing is more high-tech than NASA. Farnsworth.

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 5, 2020

The decision on which industry one should venture in is often determined by factors such as advancement in technology and availability of capital. There is no doubt that technology has impacted it in a large way in current times, and this pandemic as only accelerated it’s progress. Is your industry ready for a change?

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Shopify is a technological tide in the digital advancement of e-commerce. Currently, Shopify tops the e-commerce industry due to its unique services. Marketing tools such as custom gift cards, product reviews help sellers increase their sales. Full fraud protection including manual reviews of experts on all issues.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 12, 2020

From different software systems to overall philosophies, there are many ways that business strategies can inform the way you run your company. Use OKR software to Your Advantage. One of the major benefits of using a SOM approach is that product development costs are drastically decreased and technical risk is also reduced.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 21, 2011

Here’s the latest technology. Of course, you both need to have compatible smart phones with the software already downloaded. Here is the old standby low-end hardware-based solution, a simple business card scanner for $150, with software to synchronize the data with Outlook, Windows mobile devices and smartphones. Shareware.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

According to research, 82% of businesses fail due to poor cash flow management. Maintain a cash flow forecast and consistently review your cash flow statements to ensure that you know what your position is at all times. When trying to be responsible with your finances, the last thing you want is a missed due date.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

APRIL 26, 2020

One of the prime requirements for an equipment rental software is reliability, which is not as common among the equipment hire software providers as it should be. So, how do you find the right equipment hire management software for your company? Industry Specific Templates/Pre-Sets. Project Estimations. Scalability.

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David Teten

DECEMBER 12, 2017

VCs are at the forefront of technological disruption, funding many of the latest cutting edge productivity tools. Lisa Edgar, Managing Director at fund of funds Top Tier Capital Partners , observed: “It’s not surprising that venture capitalists are using software to help manage their business. How do VCs originate investments?

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 24, 2015

By bootstrapping, bartering, reducing overheads (rental and manpower), and leveraging technology (especially the web), one can start one’s own business almost on a dime without being beholden to creditors or venture capitalists. Software Developer: From “App developer” to “We provide technology solutions to take your headaches away”.

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Hunter Walker

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

’ Well, something is definitely amiss in the world so maybe easing back in is best done by sharing others’ work. Tech is a Tool, not a Religion [Philip Rosedale/Second Life ] – I worked for Philip during the early years of Second Life, which was an amazing experience coming out of grad school.

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