deal architect
OCTOBER 23, 2017
I seek out Denis Pombriant, a fellow analyst, at industry events. We hardly ever talk about enterprise software. He is a history buff and a foodie and I walk away always having learned something and happier given his cheerful disposition.
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 23, 2017
by Joe Duncan, founder of Duncan Capital LP. Fintech is triggering a profound rethink for financial institutions, from retail to investment banking. However must this imply the banking model is broken beyond repair thus leading to massive headcount reductions? At least for investment banks the answer is not so clear cut. The combination of services and infrastructure traditionally housed under one roof – underwriting, research, sales & trading, supported by large back office operation
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Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 23, 2017
As an advisor to startups, and a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I’m still surprised at the number who are determined to go it alone. Even worse, when they figure out that they really need help, the first place they look is for an intern or untrained helpers. They don’t realize that these only increase their workload, due to training and management, rather than offloading real work.
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 23, 2017
by Itamar Gero, founder and CEO of SEOReseller.com . If you specialize in SEO, take a moment to imagine your ideal client. What comes to mind? A lot of SEO folks prefer someone who will “let them do their job and pay them.” However, a client that doesn’t take an active interest in what you are doing is less than ideal. You want a client that fully understands your job.
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
YFS Magazine
OCTOBER 23, 2017
It is never easy firing employees. Firing friends can be twice as difficult. Here's how to confront what may be every entrepreneur’s worst nightmare.
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 23, 2017
In the world of up-and-coming entrepreneurs, excitement, passion and dedication is not something there is a lack of. There is one area that proves to be somewhat lacking, however, the one that might be the most important to what entrepreneurs aspire to do. Be it launching a new product, a new service, starting a new company or whatever else might be on their mind.
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YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Just about every company’s IT infrastructure goes through its share of growing pains. When your company is growing, it’s often difficult to get your IT team organized enough to manage the wide variety of issues and tickets that can come up in a day. Fortunately, there is a bevy of great helpdesk software packages out there that are designed to make the process somewhat easier.
Austin Startup
OCTOBER 23, 2017
The Forrest Four-Cast: Oct 23, 2017 Blockchain technology are red-hot at present, generating countless media reports. For instance, watch this two-minute everything-you-need-to-know-about-this-new-technology released last week via Wired. But if you want slightly more than two minutes of content on this topic, then attend the Texas Bitcoin Conference on Saturday, October 28 and Sunday, October 29 at the Canyon View Event Center (4800 Spicewood Springs Road).
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Showcasing your reputation and achievements without bragging is a fine line. On the one hand, you want the world to know what you’ve done and with whom you’ve worked. On the other hand, you don’t want to come across as arrogant by name-dropping. Instead of using words to “name-drop” all the important people you’ve worked with or have been endorsed by, the following 4 methods will prove more effective: 1.
SiliconHills
OCTOBER 23, 2017
SailPoint Technologies, founded in 2005, filed papers with federal regulators on Friday to raise $100 million in an initial public offering. The Austin-based cybersecurity firm has raised $26 million to date in venture capital and private equity funding. The company plans to use the proceeds of its offering to expand operations and add additional customers. […].
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 23, 2017
These days, thanks to modern technology, businesses are able to compete on a global basis with far greater ease. Even smaller businesses with limited budgets are now able to reach out to a global market. A multi-national company is a lot of work for the HR department but it is also an advantage from a marketing point of view. In this article, I will talk about things you can do to make your marketing strategy and outreach ready for a wider global reach and in more than just one language.
The Startup Magazine
OCTOBER 23, 2017
By optimising your stock storage areas you can increase productivity and reduce the amount of time spent hunting down elusive objects or equipment. Efficient storage can also increase profits and open up opportunities for a nimble response to bargain purchases. Display and Care of Stock in Storage. Keeping stored stock in good condition is vital, especially if items have a slow turn over and require relatively long term storage: Clear storage boxes – you can get these just about everywhere
VC Adventure
OCTOBER 23, 2017
I’m really frustrated with the way many from the the pro-muni block in Boulder have misappropriated the idea that being for municipalizing our local utility infrastructure (condemning the Xcel’s local grid and forming a city-owned and operated electric utility) is the only way to move Boulder towards the goal of 100% renewable energy. They’re trying to co-opt the idea that a vote against muni is a vote for fossil fuels and a vote for it is a vote for renewables.
The Startup Magazine
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Choosing the right venue plays a big part in how well the event is received and attended. There are many considerations, with each decision affecting choices in other, related areas. Here are the main things to think about: Your Budget. Just about everything else springs from your available budget. It will dictate many choices so smart planning here can make or break the event success.
Austin Startup
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Sometimes people ask “what I do” or “how I do freelance”. This usually puts me in a weird situation where I can oversimplify things to keep the conversation moving and away from me OR share and risk sounding a little boring and self-centered. But overall, what I’m doing right now is a little unconventional, how I got here was a little unexpected, and the fact that it’s working well so far is worth a share.
Hearpreneur
OCTOBER 23, 2017
This Monday Morning Motivation is for entrepreneurs, startups and business owners to start the week of on the right foot. There are a few golden nuggets from this snippet from Billions. The greats never sacrifice the important for the urgent. The only currency that this firm has is it’s winning streak…kevlar of knowing the answer.
Austin Startup
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Early voting: October 23-November 3; Election Day: November 7 Today, Austin Tech Alliance formally endorsed Austin ISD’s bond proposal, which includes $55 million in district-wide technology upgrades. “Today’s the first day of early voting for the November 7 election, and we’re urging ATA members and everyone in Austin’s tech sector to make your voice heard at the ballot box and support the Austin ISD bond,” said ATA executive director David Edmonson.
Scalable Startup
OCTOBER 23, 2017
[This article is based on some assumptions: you have a business worth funding; you have the motivation that inspires investment; that you have access to a “reasonable” pool of funding.]. About 4 years ago, a good friend of mine asked me to help her figure out if and how she could raise some funding for her business. She didn’t have a “tech startup” per say, rather she was a UX/UI designer, and a very good one.
The Startup Magazine
OCTOBER 23, 2017
The secret to making amazing business marketing videos on a small budget is planning. Below are some tips that can help you plan better. Marketing Video Tips. In video production, a script is considered the master plan. It is the blueprint or detailed guide of how the video will be produced and edited. In the same way an architect’s plan specifies every single detail of a building, a video script highlights every aspect of the video from visual to audio content.
Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 23, 2017
We all have a pretty good idea about things that drag down our productivity or suck up time that would be better spent on more fulfilling activities. Two years ago I made a commitment to stop bringing my mobile phone into my bedroom and with like a 95% compliance rate this made a big improvement. At nighttime I don’t check my email or social feed right before bed, which helps me from having last-minute anxiety before going to sleep.
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