deal architect
JUNE 29, 2016
Nucleus Research just issued a report which will make SAP wince SAP’s new marketing tagline – run simple – is not only grammatically incorrect, it’s grossly inaccurate. Nucleus analyzed the experience of SAP customers and found varied – at best.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 29, 2016
Have you noticed that the really big startup wins in the last couple of decades have come from creating and dominating new market categories, more than just new solutions? Steve Jobs was a master new category king, by preaching the need for new thinking as he introduced the iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch. Uber and Airbnb did the same for transportation and hospitality.
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View from Seed
JUNE 29, 2016
Recently, I shared a two-part essay on the atomization of seed venture capital rounds. You can find both posts condensed into one essay on our Medium publication, Startup Traction, here. Below, we wanted to share a high-level SlideShare with the major points. After much discussion on social following the series, we felt it was useful to underscore the major trends and takeaways.
Brandanew
JUNE 29, 2016
Inspiration for your businesses and brands can come in many forms. Whether, like Steve Jobs, you move to Nainital and get your special idea. Or you sit on your couch, reading books for creative inspiration that change you life. It’s true, getting insights from people who’ve managed to see the world differently allows you to question your own stand.
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
JUNE 29, 2016
by Nick Maglosky, CEO of ecomdash. One of the reasons why I watch Netflix so much more often than I watch traditional television is because Netflix doesn’t have commercials. Seriously, if it’s not a sporting event, I don’t turn on my television unless it’s On-Demand. I don’t want my entertainment interrupted by someone trying to sell me something. I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one who feels that way.
Up and Running
JUNE 29, 2016
The clothing industry is huge—and growing. Globally, the textile and garment industry is worth over three billion (yes, billion ) dollars, and experiences annual growth of around four percent. Similarly, market segments like menswear and womenswear continue to grow, experiencing 14 percent and 12 percent annual growth, respectively. Clearly, what we wear is deeply important to us.
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The Equity Kicker
JUNE 29, 2016
If you’ve ever been frustrated that your neat logical arguments aren’t persuading people, this article is for you… Daniel Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and Slow had a strong influence on my thinking last year. He helped me get greater clarity on the difference between instinctual and reasoned thinking and I blogged about how VCs need to switch between thinking fast and thinking slow.
YoungUpstarts
JUNE 29, 2016
The secret to success in the business world is all about how you manage finances. You need to do whatever you can to ensure you take care of your company’s funds. That means taking a look at these points and using them to help save your business money: Outsource. Outsourcing is a vital business tool, and you need to embrace it. You can save the company a lot of money by outsourcing projects and services.
YFS Magazine
JUNE 29, 2016
The businesses that win in the digital age are the ones that have the greatest relevance to their target audience. They are the ones that are the most focused — they absolutely understand their market and the people they serve.
YoungUpstarts
JUNE 29, 2016
Market trading is an exciting and potentially very profitable way of investing money. However, you may be afraid at the start that you could end up making bad decisions and losing money. In order to protect your capital and reduce the risk for losses there are several rules that are worth following. Act Fast. One of the keys to making money and avoiding losses is to act fast.
Growthink Blog
JUNE 29, 2016
Innovative. Nimble. High energy. Opportunity - focused. Stuck. Ponderous. Tired. “Hanging in there” - focused. Which set of the above best describes your business? Which would your employees use to describe it? Prospective investors? Your family? Or really pulling back the facade, which set are reflected in your financial results? Those of a fast-growing, profitable company?
YoungUpstarts
JUNE 29, 2016
Nowadays, we all know how much of a big role the online world plays in business. Perhaps the greatest gain is to be made from the sheer potential reach on online marketing efforts. However, online isn’t the only source of great marketing opportunities. In this article, we’re going to look at the different strands of an effective marketing campaign. Not just online, but out there in the real world, too.
crowdSPRING Blog
JUNE 29, 2016
Let’s face it: the U.S. has been behind the curve when it comes to the study of languages for… well, too long to calculate at this point. While their European and Asian counterparts learn multiple languages before heading off to higher education, the American students find delayed instruction in languages other than English until middle school at the earliest in some cases, with most high schools requiring a meager two years of foreign language study for a student to receive their di
SiliconHills
JUNE 29, 2016
Convey, a Techstars Austin graduate, announced Wednesday it has raised $4.5 million in Series A funding. To date, the company has raised $6.9 million. Silverton Partners led the latest round with participation from Techstars Ventures, Capital Factory and Corsa Ventures. Rob Taylor is the CEO of Convey and Dan Bebout is the founder and vice […] The post Austin-based Convey Raises $4.5 Million in Venture Capital appeared first on SiliconHills.
Austin Startup
JUNE 29, 2016
Does freelancing really grant a higher level of freedom, or is it actually frightening? The answer can go both ways, but the scale tips… Continue reading on Austin Startups ».
YFS Magazine
JUNE 29, 2016
As one of the biggest and arguably most famous companies.
The Entrepreneurial Mind
JUNE 29, 2016
TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious. The post What do venture capitalists look for when making an investment? appeared first on Dr Jeff Cornwall.
Duct Tape Marketing
JUNE 29, 2016
How to Create a Core Message written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch. In this week’s episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I’m going to talk to you about Creating a Core message for your company. I’m not interviewing anyone – it’s just me talking to you and providing you with valuable advice on how to successfully navigate through your Customer Journey.
Mike Michalowicz
JUNE 29, 2016
Also Available On. Show Summary. This episode we interview Tasha Scott. Her business is on the brink of a critical decision, does she continue with what she has been doing for 14 years and keep the current business growing, or does she go after her new passion and purpose in life? Today, we discuss a specific strategy to navigate through the situation, where she comes up the most profitable and happiest!
crowdSPRING Blog
JUNE 29, 2016
Netflix made waves recently with the announcement of a new logo. The ever evolving company began refreshing their image last year with a modified version of their wordmark logo that ditched the kitschy, oversized drop shadow for a cleaner, crisper look. The new logo — a sharp, sophisticated lettermark — is the natural next step in this visual evolution.
Feld Thoughts
JUNE 29, 2016
Yesterday Hillary Clinton announced her Initiative on Technology & Innovation at Galvanize in Denver. I skimmed it quickly and was pleased with how substantive it was. I pondered what Trump’s equivalent would be and decided it is likely to be a tweet that says “Technology loves me.” Fred Wilson had a more constructive suggestion this morning , where he listed out the specific topics he felt were important to address and said that Hillary has now weighed in on them and he&#
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