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7 Indications Your New Venture May Not Be Investable

Startup Professionals Musings

On the Internet, I am wary of one more search engine provider, clones of existing social-media sites, and yet another new dating site. You need a big differentiator in these arenas. Products requiring changes to government regulations. Things such as driver-less cars and new medicines are far more than a technology challenge.

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Textio’s Founder Kieran Snyder on the Two Advantages Startups Have in AI (While Remaining Skeptical Of The Funding Gold Rush)

Hunter Walker

Textio brought this vision to market with our first product, designed to help people write job posts that attracted diverse and qualified candidates. HW: This was your first CEO run after a successful product management career. Customers know what they’re getting when they first use the product and can make an informed choice.

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Why Startups Need to Focus on Client Retention Right from the Start

The Startup Magazine

In 2023 alone, around 3,000 startups in the US ended up failing as reported by The New York Times. By closely engaging with existing clientele, startups glean first-hand feedback regarding their product or service offerings. In an ecosystem inundated with competing alternatives, loyalty emerges as a potent differentiator.

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7 Startup Proposals That May Raise Investor Red Flags

Startup Professionals Musings

On the Internet, I am wary of one more search engine provider, clones of existing social-media sites, and yet another new dating site. You need a big differentiator in these arenas. Products requiring changes to government regulations. Things such as driver-less cars and new medicines are far more than a technology challenge.

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What Happens When Startups Turn from Their Innovation Stage to Operational Excellence?

Both Sides of the Table

An alternate outcome that I also unfortunately observe in some cases are companies who had extreme early success with an initial product adoption but failed in key areas that limited the growth and therefore the ultimate financial outcomes. How profitable is my product or service? As an early-stage VC I love this phase.

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10 Ways to Stay Productive While Working Remote

Up and Running

Here’s what they have to say about setting up a productive home office environment. According to one study, both the quality and the type of lighting in a workspace can have a measurable effect on both productivity and general wellbeing. If the intersection between lighting and productivity interests you, be sure to read this article.

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7 New Venture Scenarios That Rarely Attract Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

On the Internet, I am wary of one more search engine provider, clones of existing social-media sites, and yet another new dating site. You need a big differentiator in these arenas. Products requiring changes to government regulations. Things such as driver-less cars and new medicines are far more than a technology challenge.