Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
As a long-time mentor to new entrepreneurs and business owners, I have noticed that many no longer associate more fulfillment and satisfaction with more money, power, and success. It seems that fulfillment to these new entrepreneurs is all about changing the world and legacy. In fact, customers today also seem more attracted to companies with a higher purpose than profit.
Version One Ventures
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
I’ve been noodling on this post for a few months now, trying to find the best way to explain why a decentralized Internet is important and how we might get from here to there. I had outlined a few reasons why it mattered and might eventually go mainstream: . More creative and economic opportunity for developers and entrepreneurs. More inclusive models of stakeholder capitalism.
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Eric Friedman
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
I strongly believe that one of the most important questions you can ask in a well-functioning, growing organization is: “How are you investing in your team’s communication and relationships?”. It has also become a great question as an early stage investor and an executive coach. It lets me in on exactly how the relationships work, even if it is just two people at the beginning.
Hearpreneur
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
How many people set out to help nonprofits with their online fundraising efforts? Specifically during COVID-19, nonprofits are unable to gather their donors together for fundraising events. These events often times are their main funding drivers. Meet the startup co-founders that are simplifying and automating fundraising campaigns for nonprofits through their business, Kindest.
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
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
When it comes to student recruitment, a lot of colleges and universities still rely on traditional methods of attracting interest. But digital marketing is key. The post Why Digital Marketing Is Key For Student Recruitment appeared first on Young Upstarts.
Hunter Walker
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Lessons on Allyship and Community. IRL Friend. That’s the tweet I employ to signify that I’ve finally met up with someone previously only known to me online. Of course 2020 hasn’t had much of that interaction but I know that when we’re all hugging it out again, Danilo Campos is one of the peeps I’m looking forward to seeking out. Danilo combines calling me out on my b t with a recognition that intent matters; we’re all learning; and the willingness to throw more than 280 characters towards our c
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The Entrepreneurial Mind
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Pitching to investors has always been like playing whack-a-mole. Connecting with the right investor at the right time can be quite tricky. Now add all the impacts from COVID-19. Angel investors all but disappeared in the second quarter amid he pandemic chaos. Venture capital firms became much more cautious and conservative in their funding, trying […].
YoungUpstarts
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Too many businesses with great ideas fail because they run out of money. Ensuring success starts with effective budgeting, argues Elie Y. Katz, founder, president & CEO of National Retail Solutions (NRS). The post How Effective Budgeting Helps Small Businesses And Entrepreneurs appeared first on Young Upstarts.
Board Effect
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
As a board member, you play a vital role as a steward of your nonprofit’s mission and its funds. Risk management is an essential responsibility for all nonprofit boards of directors. The people that your nonprofit serves have very little voice in choosing your nonprofit’s leadership. They count on your board of directors to manage risks so they can be sure that your nonprofit will continue to be able to provide the community services they need.
YoungUpstarts
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Developing an impactful marketing strategy that is also cost effective is at the forefront of every marketing manager’s mind. Here are 7 cost effective marketing strategies to consider. The post 7 Cost Effective Marketing Strategies For Your Business appeared first on Young Upstarts.
Duct Tape Marketing
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
The Introvert’s Systematic Guide to Networking written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Matthew Pollard. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Matthew Pollard. He’s a consultant speaker blogger and serial entrepreneur. He’s currently the founder and CEO of Rapid Growth LLC.
YoungUpstarts
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Marketing is a complex art form to master, especially on a budget. Here are some aspects to consider when planning your marketing strategy. The post Marketing On A Budget: A How-To Guide appeared first on Young Upstarts.
OnlyOnce
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
( This post was written by my colleague Bethany Crystal and originally published on the Bolster blog yesterday. While I am still trying to figure out what posts to put on this blog vs. Bolster’s blog since the blogs are pretty similar, I will occasionally run something in both places.). At Bolster, we believe that 2021 will mark the rise of the on-demand economy for executives.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
When you start a construction business , you will be focused on getting the company into working order. Whether that means you spend hours searching for investors, hiring new employees, or putting together a business plan. However, once you have hit the ground running, you need to focus on finding new ways to grow and develop. With that in mind, here are just eight ways you can grow your construction business!
OnlyOnce
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
( This post was written by my colleague Bethany Crystal and originally published on the Bolster blog yesterday. While I am still trying to figure out what posts to put on this blog vs. Bolster’s blog since the blogs are pretty similar, I will occasionally run something in both places.). At Bolster, we believe that 2021 will mark the rise of the on-demand economy for executives.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms on the planet. This means that if used effectively it can drive traffic to your business and increase revenue. If you only publish on this platform every once in a while you will not be able to leverage its power. You need to have a marketing strategy and an active Instagram account. Here are some tips for using Instagram to drive traffic to your business website.
Reid Hoffman
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
For the past four years that I’ve been hosting Masters of Scale , I’ve had the opportunity to meet entrepreneurs across many industries and from many walks of life. Their stories and insights have helped me change and broaden my own thinking in so many ways. But what these conversations also made me realize is that for all their different perspectives and experiences, what every great entrepreneur shares — no matter their industry, their location, their background — is a certain mindset.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Before the fateful days of 2016 , Instagram’s simple reverse-chronology display meant that businesses didn’t have to think twice about post exposure. Back then, you could guarantee that your audience would find your latest update every time they scrolled. But, in an attempt to overcome this ‘mindless scrolling’ mentality, Instagram introduced its fateful algorithm.
ConversionXL
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
In today’s competitive environment, having a great product or service is table stakes for building a profitable and successful business at scale. Many companies, after all, have great products but struggle to keep the lights on. While many factors ultimately determine whether a business thrives or shutters, your market positioning strategy plays a critical role.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Selling to an international audience is a lot easier than you may think. All you need to do is build your website and brand with an international focus and then build a strong and consistent shipping and logistics solution. It may seem like a lot, but with these top ten tips and bits of advice, you’ll be able to attract customers from around the world. 10 Tips to Help You Sell to an International Audience.
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