Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 10, 2021
Every technical entrepreneur is an early adopter of technology, so naturally they build things with people like themselves in mind. Unfortunately, for most solution markets, early adopters represent only 10 to 15 percent of the total opportunity, so it’s easy to get mislead on the real requirements of mainstream customers. Psychologists call this the confirmation bias.
ReadWriteStart
OCTOBER 15, 2021
In this day and age, virtual assistants have become one of the staples of the increasingly digital business world. The outbreak of COVID-19 only sped up their rise to prominence. As a result, most companies around the world had to shift their operations online. In such a situation, most of the tasks that were otherwise performed by on-site staff fell into the VA’s backyard.
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deal architect
OCTOBER 11, 2021
I read Jon Reed's Diginomica interview with Rondy Ng, Senior Vice President, Applications Development at Oracle. He cites some very large cloud ERP customers - Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, FedEx, Kroger and Albertsons. Encouragingly, he also cites plenty of global.
The Startup Magazine
OCTOBER 11, 2021
You might have a project idea for your start-up but you are unsure of how to implement its technical side. What you need is a custom IT solution. Converting your business ideas, goals and needs into a unique IT product will offer competitive advantage. But how can the compact Raspberry Pi help you achieve this? Vast Peripheral Support. The Raspberry Pi includes 26 GPIO Pins which are useful for embedded projects and interfacing software.
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
Up and Running
OCTOBER 13, 2021
The world grows more impersonal by the day, and people crave being more than just another number in the customer queue. During the last few years, marketers have turned toward more personalized experiences to win customers over. From Amazon basing recommendations on past browsing behavior to companies greeting people by name, you’ll see examples of personalization everywhere.
ReadWriteStart
OCTOBER 15, 2021
In this day and age, virtual assistants have become one of the staples of the increasingly digital business world. The outbreak of COVID-19 only sped up their rise to prominence. As a result, most companies around the world had to shift their operations online. In such a situation, most of the tasks that were otherwise performed by on-site staff fell into the VA’s backyard.
Start Up Roar brings together the best content for start up professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The Startup Magazine
OCTOBER 15, 2021
The following article discusses the pluses and minuses of the financial services platform PaymentCloud. Even though this is sponsored content, you will learn important information about online payment platforms in general and their best application to your business’s cloud-based payment processing needs. What Is It. PaymentCloud is a product launched by PayPal and is aimed at helping businesses who want to accept credit card payments online.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 9, 2021
A popular myth these days is that finishing college only dilutes your entrepreneurial instincts, and the best of the best, including Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg, dropped out early to hasten their success. I agree with Robert E. Litan, former VP of research at the Kauffman Foundation, that these are exceptions to the rule, rather than a model to emulate.
Austin Startup
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Honor Technology Closes $370 Million in Financing, Plans to Triple its Engineering and Product Teams Honor Co-Founders Cameron Ring, Sandy Jen, Monica Lo and Seth Sternberg, and Home Instead CEO Jeff Huber The world’s largest senior care network and technology platform has a footprint in Austin with over 150 employees and is quickly scaling its teams to create a better end-to-end human experience for professional caregivers and older adults.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
OCTOBER 12, 2021
You’re in the beginning stages of your business, and you have a lot on your plate. You’re trying to find funding, perfecting your marketing strategy, finding customers, managing employees – there’s just so much to do! However, there are many tasks that startups should outsource to professionals to free up time for more critical work.
View from Seed
OCTOBER 14, 2021
As someone relatively new to the VC space, I was particularly struck by the partners’ collective reflections regarding what has changed and what has remained the same. Here are some of the industry-wide mega shifts I’ve overheard as central points of water cooler discussion: the ever-increasing check size for seed rounds, the ever-changing “hottest” vertical that folks are jumping at the bit to invest in, the mere existence of platform as an arm within venture, the absolutely manic market, crypt
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 15, 2021
With the pace of change ever escalating, entrepreneurs today can’t afford to acquire talent through traditional hiring alone, and need to revise the perception that “talent” is only full-time office employees. In addition, more people in the workforce don’t want to be resident employees. More than 40% of U.S. workers now say they would start looking for another job if they aren’t offered remote options.
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Before you start researching the countless franchises that you can buy into, it is imperative that you first determine if becoming a franchisee is the best path for you. The post 6 Fundamentals Of Becoming A Successful Franchise Owner appeared first on Young Upstarts.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Companies need to do everything they possibly can to show their customers that they are inclusive. A fantastic way to achieve this feat is to make the premises of your enterprise more accommodating. These are the best ways to make your business more accessible. Create a Plan. Before you implement any new accommodations to your business, it’s best to create an accessibility policy that suits your workplace.
deal architect
OCTOBER 12, 2021
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 Tom Ryan, my former Gartner colleague. Along with Michael Wohlwend, Managing.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 13, 2021
As a long-time business consultant and investor, especially to entrepreneurs, I recognize your sparkle of vision , to build the ultimate world-changing product. Every one of you sees yourself as the next Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, or maybe even Steve Jobs. Yet most of us succumb after a time to the short-term pressures of growing a business, and the long-term vision gets pushed aside.
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 15, 2021
It can be quite difficult to lead during turbulent times. Dr. Delatorro McNeal II shares 5 simple words that can recalibrate your ability to lead effectively, even during chaotic times. The post 5 Words That Help You Lead Effectively During Turbulent Times appeared first on Young Upstarts.
View from Seed
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Congrats to the team at Jambb on their recent $3.5M seed round. The round was co-led by Arrington Capital and Animoca Brands, both investors focused on digital assets and blockchain-based investments. You can read more about the round here. We’ve loved working with the Jambb team in our first Accelerator cohort and are excited to continue to support the company in this next stage.
ReadWriteStart
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Do you listen to podcasts on a regular basis? If the answer is no, you’re part of a shrinking minority. The majority of Americans (and listeners in developed countries around the world) listen to podcasts at least occasionally, with many listeners tuning into their favorite shows every day. The sheer popularity of podcasting has led millions of savvy marketers to try and tap the channel for marketing opportunities.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Successful entrepreneurs are usually hard-driving, and highly focused on some specific goals, like being the dominant player in a given domain, or the low-priced provider of their product. Yet other entrepreneurs will talk for hours about all their ideas, and how they intend to change the world, but I don’t hear any specific goals or milestones. Many people are very hesitant to set specific goals, due to lack of self-confidence or whatever.
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Looking at crypto trading? Cryptocurrency works on a blockchain technology in which they share all details of transactions made worldwide. The post How Is Crypto Trading Done appeared first on Young Upstarts.
View from Seed
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Congrats to the team at Jambb on their recent $3.5M seed round. The round was co-led by Arrington Capital and Animoca Brands, both investors focused on digital assets and blockchain-based investments. You can read more about the round here. We’ve loved working with the Jambb team in our first Accelerator cohort and are excited to continue to support the company in this next stage.
The Startup Magazine
OCTOBER 15, 2021
You need marketing to promote and ensure people are more inclined to engage in profitable transactions with your business. Thus, one of your top priorities should be choosing the right agency. Many companies offer services to help accommodate such needs. In fact, we advise that you conduct a few searches and find several candidates that are considered eligible for providing your business marketing services.
SiliconHills
OCTOBER 13, 2021
By LAURA LOREK, Publisher of Silicon Hills News Like the California gold miners of yesteryear, San Antonio leaders are betting big on a new type of mining to bring the city good fortunes. It’s data mining. The world is awash in big data and businesses, government, and the military all want to hire data scientists […].
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Federico Omani shares a few tips and best practices to driving your organization’s transition to a remote-first workforce, and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction alongside business success. The post Remote Workforce: A Guide To Managing Your Employees appeared first on Young Upstarts.
View from Seed
OCTOBER 14, 2021
As someone relatively new to the VC space, I was particularly struck by the partners’ collective reflections regarding what has changed and what has remained the same. Here are some of the industry-wide mega shifts I’ve overheard as central points of water cooler discussion: the ever-increasing check size for seed rounds, the ever-changing “hottest” vertical that folks are jumping at the bit to invest in, the mere existence of platform as an arm within venture, the absolutely manic market, crypt
The Startup Magazine
OCTOBER 11, 2021
One of the most important things to get right when starting a small business is your finances, but if you’ve never had to organise invoices and pay taxes, this is easier said than done. Luckily, being aware of the financial challenges that come with starting a business is the first step to success, which is why this blog takes you through some top financial management tips on how to manage your money as an entrepreneur.
YFS Magazine
OCTOBER 9, 2021
YFS Magazine YFS Magazine As the digital world continues to accelerate, which technology and communications trends matter most for startups and small businesses? YFS Magazine YFS Magazine.
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Professional cleaners can make your life easier in many ways. Here are 7 reasons why startups should outsource their cleaning to professional cleaning services. The post 7 Reasons Why Young Startups Should Outsource Their Cleaning appeared first on Young Upstarts.
View from Seed
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Congrats to the team at Jambb on their recent $3.5M seed round. The round was co-led by Arrington Capital and Animoca Brands, both investors focused on digital assets and blockchain-based investments. You can read more about the round here. We’ve loved working with the Jambb team in our first Accelerator cohort and are excited to continue to support the company in this next stage.
The Startup Magazine
OCTOBER 11, 2021
There is no such thing as luck without effort. Luck happens when preparation meets opportunity; how does this relate to digital marketing? As a business owner, when you implement digital marketing strategies for your startup, it simply means you are intentional about your growth both online and offline. You also have a sustainable plan to achieve success.
YFS Magazine
OCTOBER 13, 2021
YFS Magazine YFS Magazine The pandemic has accelerated the emergence of Talent-as-a-Service. With diligent vetting businesses and freelancers can win big in the growing gig economy. YFS Magazine YFS Magazine.
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 15, 2021
The impact of work from home and the rapid adoption of technologies like Zoom and MS Teams that made it possible have led to significant hiring challenges. The post How To Find Top Talent In A WFH World appeared first on Young Upstarts.
SiliconHills
OCTOBER 11, 2021
The sixth annual San Antonio Startup Week is taking place this week and next at various venues downtown. Events are being held in person and run Monday through Friday. The sponsors include 80/20 Foundation and USAA. A full schedule of events can be found on the San Antonio Startup Week website San Antonio Startup Week features […].
The Startup Magazine
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Solving people’s problems is the best way to make money. Every business that does so is sure to see success. In fact, they say that necessity is the mother of invention. This is just another way to say that the best way to go is to make something that helps people and it will be a hit. The trick is to figure out what problems people are having and then find a way to get them to understand that you have the solution: what are your customer pain points?
SVPG
OCTOBER 11, 2021
I would be very surprised if there were any product people out there that do not already know that it’s critically important to seek critical feedback. Yet the reason for this note is because so very often I find product people actively avoiding this negative feedback. As Elon Musk says, “I think it is very. View Article. The post Discovery – Feedback appeared first on Silicon Valley Product Group.
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