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Are you an entrepreneur who needs fresh ideas for a startup company? A recent report shows that about 100 million new businesses are launched globally every year, according to GEM Global Report. MORE
Brian Sommer and I have recorded 12 episodes in this series - see index here. Last couple of weeks, guests Rob Kugel of Ventana, Josh Greenbaum of EA Consulting and Bonnie Tinder of Raven Intel have joined us. This time. Burning Platform Enterprise Software (IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP MORE
Brian Sommer and I have recorded 12 episodes in this series - see index here Last couple of weeks, we have had several guests Rob Kugel of Ventana, Josh Greenbaum of EA Consulting, Bonnie Tinder of Raven Intel, Frank Scavo. Burning Platform MORE
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Brian Sommer and I have recorded 12 episodes in this series - see index here. Last couple of weeks, we have had several guests like Rob Kugel of Ventana, Josh Greenbaum of EA Consulting, Bonnie Tinder of Raven Intel, Frank. Burning Platform Diversity Inclusion Industry Commentary MORE
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One of the biggest challenges in any business, large or small, is overcoming the natural human preference for status quo , or fear of change. It means that most team members and executives alike have a natural tendency to prefer killing innovations rather than implementing them. MORE
In my role as a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I find that most have the technical challenges well understood, but many are a bit short on some basic street smarts , or basic business realities. MORE
With the theme “Build Back Better” Jerry Engel , Pete Newell , Steve Weinstein and I co-hosted nearly 500 Lean Educators from 63 countries and 235 universities online for a three-hour session to share what we’ve learned about educators on how we can help our communities rebound, adjust, and recover. MORE
by Kathryn and Michael K. Redman, co-authors of “ Fulfilled: The Passion & Provision Strategy for Building a Business with Profit, Purpose & Legacy “ Isn’t it amazing that in the middle of chaos and confusion and frustration that entrepreneurs somehow see opportunity? MORE
June 2019 (left) and November 2020 (right) I’ve been reluctant to write this blog post because historically I don’t like talking about weight. But I’ve been promising to publish how I lost 65 pounds in the past 18 months without any fad diets or gimmicks to try and be helpful to others. MORE
Most founders know the value of publicity, but earning press can be a massive headache. The media world is notoriously difficult to navigate from the outside, and working with PR agencies can be even more of a black box. MORE
In business, the only thing that counts is results, not how hard people work or how many hours they put in. Have you noticed in your startup or around your office that some people are always at work and busy, but others seems to consistently get more done? MORE
A precise and comprehensive internal communications strategy can single-handedly catalyze your organization's success. Grow Human Capital collaboration communication email communication employee engagement HR human resources recommended MORE
Brian Sommer and I have recorded 12 episodes in this series - see index here. Last couple of weeks, we have had several guests -Rob Kugel of Ventana, Josh Greenbaum of EA Consulting, Bonnie Tinder of Raven Intel, Frank Scavo. MORE
As we all know, the pandemic has forced companies to become remote organizations virtually overnight. While some CEOs and companies cannot wait until the conditions are safe for everyone to return to the office (e.g. Reid Hastings from Netflix ), others have chosen to become “digital by default.” MORE
SAVE THE DATE for the 3rd edition of Lean Innovation Educators Summit. December 16th, 10 – 1pm PST, 1 – 4pm EST , 6 – 9pm UTC. In July 2020, 400+ educators gathered online to discuss and share best practices for Lean education in the virtual environment. We learned a ton. MORE
by Hank Frecon, the chief executive officer of Source Digital. People love to watch videos. In fact, YouTube reports that there are over 500 hours of content uploaded to the site every minute. It also reports that every day, people watch over a billion hours of video on the website. MORE
The COVID-19 pandemic is a launch pad for B2B sales teams to become digital and agile — at lightning-fast speed. Editor Picks Grow Marketing & Sales b2b sales editor picks pandemic sales sales strategy sales tips MORE
2020…the year of the pandemic. We’ve seen a tremendous amount of human loss and hardship, but it’s also been a year full of hope and innovation. . Technology’s role in the human response to Covid-19 cannot be understated. MORE
Every new year and right after the ball drops, it’s time to go to work. Often entrepreneurs and business owners create their New Year’s Resolutions around their business. MORE
Most people I know cannot wait to say good riddance to 2020. Very understandable - so many have lost friends and family to COVID, others have lost friends to ugly politics, it was financially devastating to so many of us. Analyst Cam Burning Platform New Normal COVID-19 MORE
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January 3, 2020, seems like a very long time ago. That day, I wrote a post titled The Future Of Work Is Distributed. MORE
Are you turning into a “Scrooge”? Ah yes. It’s that time of year when holiday goodies are everywhere, the smell of pine and gingerbread is in the air and people are in a cheery mood. There is a multitude of peace and goodwill, right? As an entrepreneur, you know that this is often far from the truth. MORE
As an advisor to many entrepreneurs, I still hear frequently the irrational exuberance that crowdfunding is the quick alternative for startups that are passed over by overly demanding angels or venture capital investors. MORE
We just held our seventeenth session of our new national security class Technology, Innovation and Modern War. MORE
Do you own a relatively new business that has been struggling to stay afloat in the hostile year that 2020 was? Maybe you managed to do okay overall, but not as well as you had originally hoped and forecasted. MORE
Starting your own business can be an exciting endeavor. As a small business owner, you’re free to make your own decisions, guide the company in the direction you see fit, and benefit from complete creative freedom. MORE
If you struggle with blog monetization, here's a look at 5 lessons learned from profitable bloggers on how to treat your blog like a business. Plan blogging blogging for business blogging tips recommended starting a blog MORE
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I have been doing video interviews with a number of C-level executives about acrobatics they have been seeing in various vertical sectors during the COVID-19 and related financial, diversity and other crises and the "New normal" they can expect going MORE
by Doug Patton, author of “ Conquering the Chaos of Creativity “ Though entrepreneurs are creative and idealistic, it is always a struggle to challenge the status quo regardless of how much innovation backs your enterprise or how much belief and exertion you have funneled into your dreams. MORE
by Edward D. Hess, author of “ Hyper-Learning: How to Adapt to the Speed of Change “ No doubt about it: The world is loud, chaotic, and outright scary. MORE
Earlier this year, I published a post that was very bullish on an emerging electricity grid powered primarily by distributed energy resources (DERs) like solar, wind, and batteries. MORE
Consider this four-step plan to improve your leadership skills. Lead leadership personal development MORE
More than ever before, people want to buy from, work for, and invest in companies that matter. MORE
The end of every year is the opportunity reflect on a 365-day journey. 2020 may have been a bad year for especially due to COVID-19 pandemic while to others, it was a great year. Many businesses were launched and others were closed. Pivots were made and goals were shattered. MORE
We just held our sixteenth session of our new national security class Technology, Innovation and Modern War. MORE
Jeff Bezos is one of the world’s most admired entrepreneurs, primarily because of his humble style and his growth from a regular person background to a current net worth in the neighborhood of $200 billion dollars. MORE
We just held our eighteenth and final session of our new national security class Technology, Innovation and Modern War. MORE
Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 31, 2020
June 2019 (left) and November 2020 (right) I’ve been reluctant to write this blog post because historically I don’t like talking about weight. But I’ve been promising to publish how I lost 65 pounds in the past 18 months without any fad diets or gimmicks to try and be helpful to others.
deal architect
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Brian Sommer and I have recorded 12 episodes in this series - see index here. Last couple of weeks, guests Rob Kugel of Ventana, Josh Greenbaum of EA Consulting and Bonnie Tinder of Raven Intel have joined us. This time. Burning Platform Enterprise Software (IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP
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Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 27, 2020
One of the biggest challenges in any business, large or small, is overcoming the natural human preference for status quo , or fear of change. It means that most team members and executives alike have a natural tendency to prefer killing innovations rather than implementing them.
Steve Blank
DECEMBER 28, 2020
With the theme “Build Back Better” Jerry Engel , Pete Newell , Steve Weinstein and I co-hosted nearly 500 Lean Educators from 63 countries and 235 universities online for a three-hour session to share what we’ve learned about educators on how we can help our communities rebound, adjust, and recover.
Speaker: Nick Noreña, Innovation Coach and Advisor, Kromatic
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 their own ecosystem. He'll also go over metrics we can use to measure the health of our ecosystems as we build more resources for innovators.
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Are you an entrepreneur who needs fresh ideas for a startup company? A recent report shows that about 100 million new businesses are launched globally every year, according to GEM Global Report.
Feld Thoughts
DECEMBER 14, 2020
January 3, 2020, seems like a very long time ago. That day, I wrote a post titled The Future Of Work Is Distributed.
Start Up Roar brings together the best content for start up professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
deal architect
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Brian Sommer and I have recorded 12 episodes in this series - see index here. Last couple of weeks, we have had several guests like Rob Kugel of Ventana, Josh Greenbaum of EA Consulting, Bonnie Tinder of Raven Intel, Frank. Burning Platform Diversity Inclusion Industry Commentary
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 19, 2020
In business, the only thing that counts is results, not how hard people work or how many hours they put in. Have you noticed in your startup or around your office that some people are always at work and busy, but others seems to consistently get more done?
Steve Blank
DECEMBER 11, 2020
We just held our seventeenth session of our new national security class Technology, Innovation and Modern War.
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 7, 2020
by Kathryn and Michael K. Redman, co-authors of “ Fulfilled: The Passion & Provision Strategy for Building a Business with Profit, Purpose & Legacy “ Isn’t it amazing that in the middle of chaos and confusion and frustration that entrepreneurs somehow see opportunity?
YFS Magazine
DECEMBER 2, 2020
A precise and comprehensive internal communications strategy can single-handedly catalyze your organization's success. Grow Human Capital collaboration communication email communication employee engagement HR human resources recommended
Rembrandt Communications
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Are you turning into a “Scrooge”? Ah yes. It’s that time of year when holiday goodies are everywhere, the smell of pine and gingerbread is in the air and people are in a cheery mood. There is a multitude of peace and goodwill, right? As an entrepreneur, you know that this is often far from the truth.
deal architect
DECEMBER 3, 2020
I have been doing video interviews with a number of C-level executives about acrobatics they have been seeing in various vertical sectors during the COVID-19 and related financial, diversity and other crises and the "New normal" they can expect going
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 20, 2020
More than ever before, people want to buy from, work for, and invest in companies that matter.
Steve Blank
DECEMBER 14, 2020
SAVE THE DATE for the 3rd edition of Lean Innovation Educators Summit. December 16th, 10 – 1pm PST, 1 – 4pm EST , 6 – 9pm UTC. In July 2020, 400+ educators gathered online to discuss and share best practices for Lean education in the virtual environment. We learned a ton.
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 23, 2020
by Doug Patton, author of “ Conquering the Chaos of Creativity “ Though entrepreneurs are creative and idealistic, it is always a struggle to challenge the status quo regardless of how much innovation backs your enterprise or how much belief and exertion you have funneled into your dreams.
Version One Ventures
DECEMBER 10, 2020
Earlier this year, I published a post that was very bullish on an emerging electricity grid powered primarily by distributed energy resources (DERs) like solar, wind, and batteries.
YFS Magazine
DECEMBER 25, 2020
Consider this four-step plan to improve your leadership skills. Lead leadership personal development
deal architect
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Brian Sommer and I have recorded 12 episodes in this series - see index here. Last couple of weeks, we have had several guests -Rob Kugel of Ventana, Josh Greenbaum of EA Consulting, Bonnie Tinder of Raven Intel, Frank Scavo.
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 30, 2020
In my role as a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I find that most have the technical challenges well understood, but many are a bit short on some basic street smarts , or basic business realities.
Steve Blank
DECEMBER 9, 2020
We just held our sixteenth session of our new national security class Technology, Innovation and Modern War.
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 9, 2020
Do you own a relatively new business that has been struggling to stay afloat in the hostile year that 2020 was? Maybe you managed to do okay overall, but not as well as you had originally hoped and forecasted.
Version One Ventures
DECEMBER 16, 2020
2020…the year of the pandemic. We’ve seen a tremendous amount of human loss and hardship, but it’s also been a year full of hope and innovation. . Technology’s role in the human response to Covid-19 cannot be understated.
YFS Magazine
DECEMBER 16, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is a launch pad for B2B sales teams to become digital and agile — at lightning-fast speed. Editor Picks Grow Marketing & Sales b2b sales editor picks pandemic sales sales strategy sales tips
deal architect
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Brian Sommer and I have recorded 12 episodes in this series - see index here Last couple of weeks, we have had several guests Rob Kugel of Ventana, Josh Greenbaum of EA Consulting, Bonnie Tinder of Raven Intel, Frank Scavo. Burning Platform
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 26, 2020
As an advisor to many entrepreneurs, I still hear frequently the irrational exuberance that crowdfunding is the quick alternative for startups that are passed over by overly demanding angels or venture capital investors.
Steve Blank
DECEMBER 21, 2020
We just held our eighteenth and final session of our new national security class Technology, Innovation and Modern War.
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 1, 2020
by Edward D. Hess, author of “ Hyper-Learning: How to Adapt to the Speed of Change “ No doubt about it: The world is loud, chaotic, and outright scary.
Hearpreneur
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Every new year and right after the ball drops, it’s time to go to work. Often entrepreneurs and business owners create their New Year’s Resolutions around their business.
ReadWriteStart
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Starting your own business can be an exciting endeavor. As a small business owner, you’re free to make your own decisions, guide the company in the direction you see fit, and benefit from complete creative freedom.
deal architect
DECEMBER 30, 2020
Most people I know cannot wait to say good riddance to 2020. Very understandable - so many have lost friends and family to COVID, others have lost friends to ugly politics, it was financially devastating to so many of us. Analyst Cam Burning Platform New Normal COVID-19
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 12, 2020
Jeff Bezos is one of the world’s most admired entrepreneurs, primarily because of his humble style and his growth from a regular person background to a current net worth in the neighborhood of $200 billion dollars.
View from Seed
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Most founders know the value of publicity, but earning press can be a massive headache. The media world is notoriously difficult to navigate from the outside, and working with PR agencies can be even more of a black box.
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 2, 2020
by Hank Frecon, the chief executive officer of Source Digital. People love to watch videos. In fact, YouTube reports that there are over 500 hours of content uploaded to the site every minute. It also reports that every day, people watch over a billion hours of video on the website.
Hearpreneur
DECEMBER 18, 2020
The end of every year is the opportunity reflect on a 365-day journey. 2020 may have been a bad year for especially due to COVID-19 pandemic while to others, it was a great year. Many businesses were launched and others were closed. Pivots were made and goals were shattered.
YFS Magazine
DECEMBER 17, 2020
If you struggle with blog monetization, here's a look at 5 lessons learned from profitable bloggers on how to treat your blog like a business. Plan blogging blogging for business blogging tips recommended starting a blog
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