Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Did you ever wonder why some entrepreneurs always seem to have all the luck and success, while others never seem to catch a break? As an angel investor, I quickly learned that luck has very little to do with it, and I now look for some personal characteristics and leadership styles that separate the potential winners from the losers. These differences are the reason that investors say that they invest in people, rather than ideas.

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ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 31, 2023

You may have already known about the Shopify marketplace and how it is one of the best platforms to make money by selling your products and services online. Whether you are a Shopify designer, developer, industry authority, or someone who wants to start a Dropshipping business, to become an expert, you will have to learn all the crucial aspects of the marketplace.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

As part of The Startup Magazine’s Female Founder Interview series , we interviewed Martha Razo, author of the book, Business Diva: Stories of Women Leading in Business. Ms. Razo, CEO of Guero Pallets, Inc. and owner of Solix Business Services, both Chicago businesses, created this book to share the stories of women taking their futures and lives into their own hands.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 29, 2023

The start and ongoing of a business can be rewarding and exhausting at the same time. Running a business successfully encompasses learning from mistakes that happen along the way which in the end, helps your business to be more strategic and to get back on track. We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about the tough lessons they have learned in 2022. #1- Focus on employee well-being Photo Credit: Dr.

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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

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

With business teams now getting back together in the workplace after primarily working remotely during the pandemic , it’s an ideal time to implement change and make sure your team is feeling a renewed sense of satisfaction, high engagement, and maximum productivity. These people are your most important assets , and you can’t succeed in business if they are not happy and healthy.

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 30, 2023

“Organization is the foundation of success.” – Andrew Carnegie As a founder, one of the key tasks in raising capital is to effectively communicate the value of your company to investors. In my post “ YC’s guide to series A ” I shared Ycombinator’s advice on how writing your own investment memo can help articulate your value proposition for investors and have the answers to the questions you’re likely to get probed on by VCs.

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Rembrandt Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The secret side to publicity uncovered… You get an email every other day about a new press release service… “Your competitors are using us. Why aren’t you?” “We’ll get your news on the top media sources.” “Promote your business for just a few hundred dollars per month.” These marketing messages sound great. After all, you have a lot to do, and you could just sign up for this service and be done with the matter.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 28, 2023

Why do a few entrepreneurs, like Steve Jobs and Elon Musk, seem to come up with all the real innovations, while the majority of business leaders seem stuck in the rut of linear thinking? I have always wondered if innovation required some rare gene mutation, or whether I might be missing a simple formula for unlocking the ability in any intelligent business person to innovate.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 31, 2023

Looking to start your own business? Let's go through the essential steps in starting your business in 2023. The post Your Comprehensive Guide To Starting Your Business In 2023 appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Body armor can protect against cold or firearms, as well as from shrapnel wounds. Life often depends on this personal protective equipment. Most often, armored businessmen, bodyguards, as well as people who are engaged in the transportation of expensive goods and do not want to attract too much attention to themselves purchase a body armor vest. Less often, private individuals buy vests, for example, football fans who fear attack amid sports disputes.

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deal architect

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

As part of the launch of the Business as Unusual book (click on badge on left to get to the Amazon page) by Thomas Saueressig and Peter Maier that we helped conduct interviews and research for, we will share excerpts.

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Feld Thoughts

JANUARY 29, 2023

Dave Jilk and I had a long discussion last night, which included some rambling about AI. If you have been following me for a while, you know that in 2010 I stated that the machines have already taken over for us and are patiently waiting for us to feed all human knowledge into them. This morning, Dave told me about the new HyperEncabulator project by SANS ICS as part of their ICS initiative.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Tempted to cut your online spending? JoAnne Gritter highlights five areas not worth compromising on your website during a recession. The post Managing Your Online Presence During A Recession: Where Not To Scrimp And Save appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 30, 2023

Over my many years of mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs and business professionals, I often hear a desire to start a new business, with a big hesitation while waiting for that perfect idea and perfect alignment of the stars. From my own experience and from the best entrepreneurs I know, I always offer some basic business realities, and assure you that conditions will never be perfect.

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deal architect

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The SAP Business as Unusual book by Thomas Saueressig and Peter Maier was released on December 20. (click on badge on left to link to the Amazon page). The book relies heavily on conversations with SAP, customer, partner, research firm.

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ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 29, 2023

When it comes to launching a startup, most founders think they should reside in the United States, Silicon Valley, in particular, to have a successful business. While being in Silicon Valley provides excellent access to key people and companies, its fierce competition and fast-paced environment can soon kill the dreams of having a startup. But there are other regions in the world that might not be as fancy as Silicon Valley but have a remarkable potential for growth.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Ever feel like you are in a leaky canoe barely staying afloat atop terabytes of data? Consider using an enterprise search engine. The post Lost In A Sea Of Data? appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Feld Thoughts

JANUARY 30, 2023

I’ve co-founded or been an early investor in many things. One of my favorites is the MIT Banana Lounge. I will be hanging out there Tuesday afternoon and doing an AMA from 2pm to 4pm. It began with an email from Zoe Sheill. I met Zoe at PSL when she was an intern the summer before her freshman year at MIT. We stayed in touch, and I went bananas when I got the following email from her on May 3rd, 2021. … Right now, though, we’re running into a bit of trouble raising the money for star

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deal architect

JANUARY 31, 2023

As we have moved to virtual briefings, I have increasingly been excerpting short video segments (with permission) as part of my Analyst Cam series. This time it is Eva Zauke, Executive Vice President, Global Head of Enterprise Adoption at SAP.

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SiliconHills

JANUARY 31, 2023

First, Colossal Biosciences announced in September of 2021 plans to bring the wooly mammoth back from extinction. The next year, the synthetic biology company announced plans to bring the Tasmanian tiger, also known as the thylacine, back to life.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Becoming a professional novelist involves much work, but it’s worth it in the long run. With time, you’ll master the skill of writing and become a great author. The post How To Become A Professional Novelist appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2023

Giving back to your community is a great way to show appreciation for the place where you live and work. Whether volunteering your time or donating money, experts like Rich Wesselt in Collegeville, PA, say every bit of help goes a long way toward making your community a better place. But did you know other ways to give back beyond just money? Volunteering your time can be just as valuable, and often even more valuable than monetary donations.

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deal architect

JANUARY 29, 2023

As part of the launch of the Business as Unusual book (click on badge on left to get to the Amazon page) by Thomas Saueressig and Peter Maier that we helped conduct interviews and research for, we will share excerpts.

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YFS Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

YFS Magazine YFS Magazine While the long-term fallout remains to be seen, Southwest Airlines is now a cautionary tale for the leaders of every company and brand culture.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 31, 2023

Are you a personal trainer? Personal trainer’s insurance can help mitigate risks such as damages or injuries resulting from your professional services. The post Three Reasons Why Personal Trainers Need Insurance appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2023

As an ecommerce business owner, scaling your business is essential for success. It is vital to understand that there are different strategies for scaling depending on what type of ecommerce business you have. Here are five crucial tips for scaling your ecommerce business. Source: Pixabay 1. Invest In SEO Search engine optimization (SEO) is essential for driving organic traffic from search engines like Google directly to your website or e-Commerce storefronts.

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deal architect

JANUARY 30, 2023

Most of the recent analysis I have read about Salesforce has focused on the stakes taken by Starboard Value and Elliott Management. Activist investors play a useful role as they push for efficiencies and resets to increase shareholder value. I.

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SiliconHills

JANUARY 28, 2023

After moving to Austin recently, SciPlay’s CEO Josh Wilson has plans to expand operations and move into new areas including building SciPlay’s own gaming platform. In this episode of Ideas to Invoices, Wilson talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the mobile gaming company’s operations.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 31, 2023

Raising venture capital? Fundraising has been significantly harder last year is that venture capitalists have become more risk-averse. The post How To Secure Venture Capital Funding Even If You’re A New Entrepreneur appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2023

With more wanting to become entrepreneurs, it’s only natural to be excited and want to get things up and running. After all, who doesn’t want to be their own boss of a revolutionary startup? As exciting as the idea is, it’s equally important to understand that getting a startup off the ground doesn’t happen overnight. There’s a certain process to get things moving in the right direction, so if you find yourself trying to rush the process, you could make a lot of cos

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Growthink Blog

JANUARY 31, 2023

The Portugal-based dental surgery group gains a foothold in the UK by acquiring two dental clinics in London Growthink Capital is pleased to announce it acted as Swiss Dental Services (SDS)’ investment banking advisor on an acquisition financing – via SME Capital, a London-based alternative capital provider – to expand in the UK market. After […] The post Growthink Capital advises Swiss Dental Services on Acquisition Financing to expand in the UK market appeared first on Growth

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YFS Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2023

YFS Magazine YFS Magazine Leverage these tips to create better negotiating experiences—or, at the very least, to neutralize the negative connotations.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The first impressions you create will be one of the most definitive factors to your business’ trajectory, and is something that any business would do well to pay extra attention to. The post Surefire Business Tactics For Good First Impressions That Last appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2023

With the worldwide implementation of data protection acts like the GDPR in the EU, it’s imperative that modern businesses start to take the necessary steps to ensure full and complete compliance. Failure to comply with data protection regulations can result in hefty fines, a damaged reputation, and legal repercussions for an organisation. That said, having a dedicated in-house DPO can cost the organisation a lot of time and money.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 30, 2023

This motivational video is to help CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners start the week off inspired to become great. Here are some takeaways from the video: You overcome fear with your dream You haven't failed until you give up Make the right decision to make a difference Hardwork works Let your should become a must The post Monday Motivation: FOCUS ON YOUR DREAM appeared first on Hearpreneur.

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YFS Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

YFS Magazine YFS Magazine I found a way to grow my consulting business with an underutilized and overlooked marketing strategy. Here’s how I did it.

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