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Founder-Investor Fit

VC Cafe

A bond between a founder and investor is a commitment for a long term relationship – that’s why it is important to have the right partners on your side. Choose a partner, not just a fund. So choose your partner wisely. Ask for references from other founders they backed and didn’t back. Personal fit.

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5 Competitive Drivers Which Limit Your Growth Ability

Startup Professionals Musings

These elements are referred to as “barriers to exit.” A key is your differential advantage from alternatives. Small differentials and more competitors give customers higher leverage. At some level of function, availability, and price performance, customers jump ship away from you. Bargaining power of customers.

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7 High-Performing Ecommerce Marketing Strategies for 2022

ConversionXL

Perform a competitive analysis to determine how you’ll differentiate. To stand out, learn what competitors are doing so you can effectively differentiate. Choose value propositions based on differentiation. The referred customer also gets 20% off their first order. Take Athleta , a women’s yoga clothing line.

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What Mistakes Do VCs Make When Fundraising?

Both Sides of the Table

Now it’s time to convince them why they need to invest in your fund, when they could invest in other funds with more proven returns or partners. And again, just like in enterprise sales, this is all about differentiation ?—?what a firm differentiator means that not everyone will buy into your thesis but that’s okay.

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5 Factors Which Define The Scope Of Your Competition

Startup Professionals Musings

These elements are referred to as “barriers to exit.” A key is your differential advantage from alternatives. Small differentials and more competitors give customers higher leverage. At some level of function, availability, and price performance, customers jump ship away from you. Bargaining power of customers.

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10 Tips For Entering The Startup Community This Year

Startup Professionals Musings

If you are not starting one yourself, the next best thing is joining one as a partner, or as an early employee. A qualified career coach can help you get totally clear on your objectives, differentiate you from the competition, market you effectively, get the offer, and negotiate the best compensation. Invest in career coaching.

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What I Would Look for When Choosing a VC – Knowing What I Know Now?

Both Sides of the Table

Of partner? Smart is simply not a differentiator. If I were looking at which VCs to choose I would reference strongly for which ones are supportive in good times and bad. The best way – of course – is to reference check. Here’s how you reference check a VC (link to post with longer version).

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