Up and Running
MARCH 7, 2018
I spent years as a manager at a startup company. In my time, I learned a thing or two about the importance of preventing employee turnover. Aside from the time-consuming tasks of screening potential employees, interviewing, and re-hiring , losing and replacing employees is expensive. On average, it costs nearly three times an employee’s salary to replace them.
Eric Friedman
MARCH 7, 2018
I view companies and entrepreneurs through my own lens, and have been developing my investment thesis for some time. Recently I have been thinking more about the software (vs. the wetware ). Specifically, thinking through services that use algorithms as a “lock in” mechanism. This started at the end of last year when I received the incredible summary from Spotify that shows minutes, songs, artists and more (see the official Spotify Wrapped if you use the service).
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YoungUpstarts
MARCH 7, 2018
by Jeff Piersall and Eric Wright, authors of “ Dogs Don’t Bark at Parked Cars: Your GPS in an Era of Hyper-Change “ The roadmap guiding leaders through the tangled interchanges of the business world is undergoing a complete re-calibration as it adapts to the era of hyper-change. While before, a leader’s ability and talent was the True North, now the needle points to less tangible qualities, such as engendering trust, harnessing synergy and clarifying a vision.
Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 7, 2018
Breakthrough innovation is the dream of every entrepreneur, but it’s still a scarce commodity. Selecting and nurturing people who are likely to help you in this regard is an even more elusive capability, and one that every angel investor, like myself, wishes he could get a lock on. In fact, every manager and business owner needs this skill just to survive with today’s pace of change.
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
MARCH 7, 2018
by Cash Nickerson, author of “ The Samurai Listener “ In any martial arts practice, failing to listen or be receptive means you’ll get hit – and possibly hurt. As a result, practitioners of martial arts focus keenly in their interactions with others to feel or sense what the opponent will do next. The combat arts can inform the workplace arts.
YFS Magazine
MARCH 7, 2018
We are social beings. We live in an interconnected world. Even in today’s information age, the importance of collaborative networks has not diminished, but rather changed form.
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OnlyOnce
MARCH 7, 2018
I was having breakfast with the CEO of another SaaS company the other day, as I often do to network. He was telling me about his experience working with his company’s new Private Equity owner. There are always a mix of pros and cons that come with any particular shareholder, Board member, or owners, of course. In his case, my fellow CEO was bemoaning the 29-year old associate who acted like a know-it-all in every Board meeting.
Austin Startup
MARCH 7, 2018
Austin and London share a long, musical history. The relationship was cemented more recently with the twinning of Austin and Hackney as official sister cities back in 2012. As a native Londoner turned Austinite (thanks to Oslo-based Kahoot!), this is naturally a relationship close to my heart. Therefore, it’s with excitement that Austin-Hackney United announce a special launch event (in time for SXSW) to celebrate the release of a new limited edition craft beer, Cockney Cowboy , created in colla
SiliconHills
MARCH 7, 2018
By LAURA LOREK Publisher of Silicon Hills News International Women’s Day is the perfect time to highlight some of the fascinating events happening at South by Southwest focused on women, women’s rights, equality, inclusion, advancement and leadership. It’s the era of the #MeeToo movement and #TimesUp. The hashtags for Women’s International Day are #PressforProgress and […].
Austin Startup
MARCH 7, 2018
Startups have to stay scrappy, but SXSW can quickly get expensive. Here are some hacks. A Guide to Free SXSW Events You don’t need to spend $1,000 on a badge to make the most of SXSW. There are tons of official and unofficial free events going on during SXSW. For official free events, start by getting the SXSW Guest Pass , which will get you into all of the official events.
SiliconHills
MARCH 7, 2018
By LAURA LOREK Publisher of Silicon Hills News South by Southwest is a place where startups launch and get major traction. That’s why it’s also home to many pitch events. Here’s the top seven for your consideration. Release It Sessions 1 & 2 Release It at SXSW Interactive Festival is a place for startups to […]. The post Seven Startup Pitch Events at SXSW 2018 to Attend appeared first on SiliconHills.
Austin Startup
MARCH 7, 2018
On VC and Startup Demographics, Mission Creep On VC and Startup Demographics… Some interesting stats on women in VC in this morning’s Pro Rata by danprimack. The percentage of female investment partners across $100M+ funds: 5.7%, 7%, 9% over the past 3 years. Clearly a long way to go but these stats are encouraging and growth is accelerating. I’m seeing a lot of firms hiring women on the investment side at the junior level, and I suspect the percentage of “decision-makers” will continue on this
SiliconHills
MARCH 7, 2018
By LAURA LOREK Publisher of Silicon Hills News South by Southwest is about to begin. That means anxiety is at an all-time high. Because Fear Of Missing Out on the next big thing is real. Fear of missing the panel or keynote or meetup, movie, band, party that everyone is talking about is real. But […]. The post A Roundup of the Best Guides to SXSW 2018 appeared first on SiliconHills.
Austin Startup
MARCH 7, 2018
The Forrest Four-Cast: March 7, 2018 Fifty diverse startups have been selected to present their skills, creativity and innovation at the 2018 SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event on March 10 and 11. Winners in each of 10 categories will be honored at the Accelerator Award Ceremony at 7 pm Sunday, March 11, at the Hilton Austin, Salon AB. Network with all the finalists from 11 am to 1:30 pm on Monday, March 12, at SXSW Accelerator Demo Day , at the Hilton Austin, Salon C.
OnlyOnce
MARCH 7, 2018
I was having breakfast with the CEO of another SaaS company the other day, as I often do to network. He was telling me about his experience working with his company’s new Private Equity owner. There are always a mix of pros and cons that come with any particular shareholder, Board member, or owners, of course. In his case, my fellow CEO was bemoaning the 29-year old associate who acted like a know-it-all in every Board meeting.
Growthink Blog
MARCH 7, 2018
Growing wider every day is the divide between companies that “get it” when it comes to modern marketing and business promotion.and those that don’t. Luckily, there is a super simple way to upgrade your company’s marketing from old, tired and slow to.futuristic, engaged and hyper-fast. To illustrate, garner a peek at the Instagram feeds of Tesla , Playdoh , Airbnb , and Adobe.
Jeff Hilimire
MARCH 7, 2018
One of my favorite entrepreneurs in Atlanta, Jon Birdsong , is showing everyone how to get something done. Jon is one of the team members at Atlanta Ventures , which exists to serve entrepreneurs. Jon had a “burning desire” to help foster more honest, trustworthy, and real local journalism. He wanted great writers to have a forum to tell stories that matter.
Austin Startup
MARCH 7, 2018
All of Austin is getting ready for SXSW- and that means us too! With ~1,500 startups, the Capital Factory community will be all over SXSW! Find out what our members at these official panels during Austin’s biggest week in tech. SXSW Pitch Events You know we’re no stranger to pitch competitions, and SXSW is no exception! Check out these Capital Factory companies pitching during SXSW.
Transformify
MARCH 7, 2018
To be a successful business, not only do you need a great product, you need your employees and clients to stay safe. While accidents will always happen, there are some things that you and your employees can do to create a safer environment. Here are a few safety concerns you need to stress with your employees. Tools and Machines. Machines, like compactors, must be used with proper care.
crowdSPRING Blog
MARCH 7, 2018
No matter your industry or niche, you will always have competition. How does your business stand out in a noisy marketplace? Effective marketing is often the difference between success and failure. Marketing encompasses every communication your business has with your customers and target audience. Visual marketing is becoming more important because it offers rich storytelling and people process and remember visuals better than words.
Austin Startup
MARCH 7, 2018
Bill Wood, Karen Bantuveris, Arlan Hamilton, Stephen Straus and Kerry Rupp talking about diversity & inclusion at Capital Factory. D&I has always been a priority at SXSW and they are intentional about making sure that panels and speakers have diversity of gender, skin color, and thought. It’s a big priority in Austin and at Capital Factory, too.
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