Version One Ventures
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
At V1, we have had the privilege to sit on many of our portfolio companies’ boards from (pre-)seed to Series B (and beyond). We have seen these companies grow and go through the different stages in the start-up journey. And over the years, we have observed common patterns emerge at every phase. We actively help each portfolio company manage their changing priorities as they grow.
VC Cafe
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Venture Capitalists invest in tech, but how much tech do they actually USE in running their own business? From sourcing investment opportunities to choosing which ones will take off, I took a look. This is a content summary only. Click on the post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the website and more!
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Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Traditional marketing says you have to “push” your message out to customers, over and over again, to get you remembered. A more effective approach in today’s Internet and interactive culture is to use “pull” technology to bring customers and clients to your story. You pull people in by providing new content with real value on your website at least every few days.
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
The Startup Magazine recently featured two of the FUND Conference Top 3 Exhibitor winners, Happenstance , and Digs. We’ve saved the best for last. The top startup at this year’s FUND Conference in Chicago, Illinois was Balodana , a fashion purchasing platform disrupting the women’s e-commerce fashion industry. The event presenter, FUND, is a national connector of entrepreneurs, VCs, angel investors, and industry experts with a focus on deal flow and making connections.
Speaker: Nick Noreña, Innovation Coach and Advisor, Kromatic
Every startup and innovation project exists within an ecosystem that either helps or hurts that project. As innovation managers, we need to keep a pulse of that ecosystem and make sure we're helping those innovation projects we're managing every step of the way. In this webinar, Nick Noreña will walk through an Innovation Ecosystem Model that he and his team at Kromatic have developed to help investors, heads of product, teachers, and executives understand how they can best support innovation in
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
by Keith Martino , head of CMI and author of “ Expect Leadership “ Eddie scaled the catwalk, looked back and heard a loud boom. Out of nowhere, chemicals exploded. Workers scattered. Smoke clouded the first floor. And faster than a sow chews corn the blazing facility lit up the sleeping neighborhood. Local fire professionals trembled at the probability of a second and larger blast.
Duct Tape Marketing
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Becoming a Great Leader, No Matter What Field You’re In written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Jason Kander. Podcast Transcript. Since recording this interview, Jason Kander announced that he was taking a step back from political life to deal with depression and PTSD symptoms he was experiencing as a result of his tour in Afghanistan.
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The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Scaling always seems to be problematic for startups. There are many things that can go wrong and various decisions that have to be made. One of those decisions is whether or not the company should hire a freelancer. Source: Pexels. The problem is that there is no clear answer to the question above. Many things can influence your final decision. Here are some that will surely help you make a better choice but remember that other facts will have to be considered.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Getting noticed on the internet comes with a long list of challenges, but so does getting noticed from the street. Having a brick and mortar store should make increasing your bottom line easy. People who don’t know you exist can wander into your store when they drive or walk by. But, that’s assuming they’re interested enough to walk through the door.
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
When marketing goes wrong. You read a great deal of how-to guides on the best marketing techniques to promote your business – but what about examples of bad marketing? To advise you on what not to do, button badges expert Badgemaster presents some of the mistakes to avoid in your marketing campaigns. Not knowing your audience. Marketing is about promoting your company to your target market.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Starting your own business is always a fascinating thing. It’s the start of something new. However, starting a business is not as easy as it seems. It’s a complicated process and requires a lot of hard work and multiple proposals. If you want your small business to expand and be profitable, you have to be serious about the preparation process. Here’s a list of what to prepare when starting your own business.
ConversionXL
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
ABM works – when it’s done right. Taking shortcuts can cost you time and money. In this video, Steve covers what account based marketing is and how your marketing and sales teams can close bigger B2B deals faster with an effective ABM program. [This post contains video, click to play]. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel. The post What is Account Based Marketing?
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
In a perfect world every member of your team would be hard working, dedicated and have a positive attitude. But unfortunately this isn’t always the case and every now and then you may find yourself up against difficult employees. Preparing yourself with the skills you need to be an effective manager through training and online business courses is a great first step.
YFS Magazine
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
If you work from home, then you know your home office is your productivity sanctuary – your genius zone. Here's a look at five design tips we love.
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
How can businesses implement an effective waste management plan. Whether you’re a new business or a long established company with experience behind it, industry waste management can prove to be quite challenging. Disposable waste, which is what the business throw’s away can cost up to 4.5% of their turnover according to CIPS, and in some extreme circumstance can even cost the business 10% of its gross profits.
YFS Magazine
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Despite all the operational and strategic aspects, managing a business and a multitude of projects often comes down to managing people.
Austin Startup
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
I love free tools and I cannot lie. Bootstrapping your startup and finding low-cost CRM, marketing, design and everything else solutions isn’t easy, and can be downright overwhelming. I find myself in conversations with other entrepreneurs and freelance friends often on favorite free (or nearly free) tools?—?and I firmly believe in sharing is caring.
YFS Magazine
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Mobile app design plays a crucial role in delivering higher conversions. Keep the following design tips in mind to boost your mobile app conversion rates.
Reid Hoffman
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
In an ideal world, blitzscaling organizations would embody all the virtues that society might desire from its businesses—a diverse and inclusive workforce, a strong sense of responsibility to shareholders and stakeholders, an ample supply of well-paying jobs, and executives who serve as moral role models and leaders of society. The unfortunate truth is that for all the good that blitzscaling produces, blitzscaling organizations can be guilty of the same sins committed by other types of companies
ConversionXL
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Will PPC look like this in 2020? Probably not. Nonetheless, there are some amazing automation opportunities that make the life of Marketing Managers, CMOs, and PPC experts quicker and more efficient—especially for fast-growing companies that need to scale their campaigns. PPC automation is a massive topic. In this post, I focus on automation within Google Ads.
Reid Hoffman
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
(This post by Reid Hoffman and Chris Yeh.). In an ideal world, blitzscaling organizations would embody all the virtues that society might desire from its businesses—a diverse and inclusive workforce, a strong sense of responsibility to shareholders and stakeholders, an ample supply of well-paying jobs, and executives who serve as moral role models and leaders of society.
Up and Running
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
I’ve been an entrepreneur for the last five years, during which we’ve bootstrapped our innovation management software company Viima to a good number of happy customers, including some from the Global Fortune 500, and achieved a solid growth rate. I’ve also followed the entrepreneurial journeys of a number of friends and acquaintances up close during these last few years.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Owning a house is a dream for a lot of people, but in order to get there, people need to be smart with their money and also have a plan. My name is Jacques Poujade, and I am the CEO at LendPlus , an alternative lender. A common question I get asked is how to save for that very first home. I decided to put together the three biggest tips I can think of to really get the ball rolling. 1.
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Every single startup owner wants to grow the business as fast as possible. However, statistics show that most startups fail. This is especially the case right after launch, when growth is an important priority for many business owners. You can have the very best possible idea in the world and still fail. If you want to increase the possibility of success and grow your startup faster, the first logical move is to avoid mistakes made when expanding a business.
Hearpreneur
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
We all have that one business blog that addresses our pain points and motivates us to press on. As an entrepreneur, there’s also need to stay informed about the latest trends in our respective industries where most of this information can be found on business blogs. Some of these blogs are industry-specific while others are general in nature and they contribute immensely to out business growth through the tips they provide.
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
It is always a challenge to start a new business. Age is not relevant. However, those that are younger are faced with more challenges than others. Some of these are specific. This is exactly what we are going to look at in the following paragraphs. Source: Pixabay. Challenges highlighted below are quite common so you do want to be able to overcome them.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Google offers a wide range of different services, including email, website hosting, drive space, website analytics, and even consumer surveys. While Google may seem like the all-encompassing mastermind of web services, there are benefits and drawbacks to using their consumer survey service for your business or products. Benefits of Using Google. Google has millions of users daily.
Duct Tape Marketing
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Transcript of Becoming a Great Leader, No Matter What Field You’re In written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Back to Podcast. Transcript. This transcript is sponsored by our transcript partner – Rev – Get $10 off your first order. John Jantsch: Leadership is leadership. Doesn’t matter what role you’re in, if you’re running a company, if you’re an elected official.
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