Duct Tape Marketing
OCTOBER 29, 2024
How Writing a Book is Good For Business & Why You Shouldn’t Do It Without a Coach written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Leigh Shulman In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Argentina-based author Leigh Shulman. A writing mentor with two decades of experience under her belt.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Running a business often involves some kind of expense. Economic challenges can make it difficult to get the money you need when you need it too. If you want to make sure that you are not missing out when it comes to your business, then all you have to do is take a look below. You Need a Plan One of the first things you need to do is make sure that you have a solid plan.
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The Startup Magazine
OCTOBER 30, 2024
In 2014, smartphone users numbered around one billion. Today, that number is close to five billion and is expected to reach six billion by 2027. This explosive growth highlights a major change in consumer behavior and technology adoption, emphasizing the critical nature of mobile connectivity today and the importance of exploiting mobile app benefits in your product and marketing strategies.
VC Cafe
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The most important companies are those that others don’t see as valuable. Peter Thiel The statistics for startup success are well known. About 90% of startups will fail within three years of starting. Within the group of startups that succeeds, the returns for venture investors are concentrated in few companies. Assuming an investor is able to see one of these potential outlier companies in time, there’s always a question of whether they are able to spot the opportunity and pursue an
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
Duct Tape Marketing
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Small Business Owners: Who Should You Hire for Marketing? written by Jordan E read more at Duct Tape Marketing When it comes to marketing, small business owners have a big decision to make: who should you hire to get the job done? The options are varied, each with its own set of benefits and challenges. Let’s break it down. Table of Contents 1 In-House Marketing Team 2 Outsourced Marketing 3 The Hybrid Approach: Best of Both Worlds 4 Making Your Decision 5 Choose Your Adventure In-House Marketin
Berkonomics
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Why reduce investor risk? In the creation of a young company, there are five principal risks to be addressed by the entrepreneur. Professional investors will probe these five risk areas and make the decision to invest based upon comfort with each. So, it is important for the entrepreneur to identify, address and mitigate each of these in order to increase valuation and decrease the risk of ultimate loss of the business.
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Hearpreneur
OCTOBER 28, 2024
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: What is success to you?
Duct Tape Marketing
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Outsmart Competitors With Agency-First Web Design written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Itai Sadan In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Itai Sadan, founder of Duda , a website builder designed for marketing agencies and small businesses. As a digital marketer since the birth of the internet, I remember Duda’s early days.
SiliconHills
OCTOBER 30, 2024
At an Austin Tech Week panel hosted at Capital Factory on Wednesday morning, emerging Venture Capital fund managers discussed why they’re betting on Austin and shared candid advice for founders seeking early-stage investment.
NZ Entrepreneur
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Domain Pain – Part 4 of a 4 Part series in which we asked #nzentrepreneur readers to share their challenges and lessons in the important process of choosing and securing their business domain names. A website name purchasing deal offered by an international seller has turned into a nightmare for a Kiwi business consultant, who is now advising others to avoid these kinds of package deals.
Mike Michalowicz
OCTOBER 30, 2024
As the year winds down, I know that inflation and tight cash flow are on your mind. You’re not alone in this. In tough times, it’s normal for business owners to feel pulled in every direction, and the pressure can make it feel like the only way forward is to push harder and do more. More marketing. More sales. Just scrambling for cash. But here’s where I’ve learned that having clarity on the most vital need in your business – the one area that truly demands your focus – makes a worl
Board Effect
OCTOBER 31, 2024
If you are building a new organization or finding that your current board’s role isn’t quite taking you in the right direction, it’s important to understand: there is no single correct way to set up a board of directors. Board governance models for nonprofit and for-profit organizations are surprisingly diverse, a necessary quality given the different purposes of these organizations and their goals.
SiliconHills
OCTOBER 27, 2024
Jeff Eversmann has built a dynamic career that spans Silicon Valley startups, commercial real estate, and private equity. With expertise in technical and financial realms, Jeff has guided companies through transformative growth and strategic challenges. Eversmann co-founded Long View Technology Ventures, investing in 12 tech startups since 2018, supporting innovation in Central Texas.
NZ Entrepreneur
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Maria King’s governance career has focused on supporting and building innovative new businesses, so when she undertook the Institute of Directors ’ Advanced Directors Course (ADC) , she was delighted to see a section on startup governance included. “That was fabulous,” says King, who has 26 years’ experience in the complex health, science and technology sectors.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.
David Cohen
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Have you heard the news? We’re planning to bring the Techstars accelerator back to Boulder in 2025! Huge thanks to Nicole Glaros and Natty Zola for making it happen! We are excited to be partnering with the Colorado startup community to make it happen! For more info, check out Nicole’s post , and then give Natty’s a read. Wanna help?
SiliconHills
OCTOBER 28, 2024
In an inspiring panel discussion, successful women in technology shared their journeys from high school students to tech professionals, highlighting the transformative impact of the Code2College program on their careers. Keatra Nesbitt, a volunteer instructor at Code2College and principal solutions engineer at Valkyrie, moderated the panel Monday morning at Austin Tech Week.
NZ Entrepreneur
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Are you ready to revolutionise your business? Business Mentors NZ has empowered over 80,000 Kiwi business owners, and now it’s your turn to shine! Business Mentors NZ understands the unique challenges Kiwi business owners face. Whether you need support navigating skills shortages, managing staff or expanding your business skills and knowledge, an experienced Mentor can guide you every step of the way.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
OCTOBER 30, 2024
What if someone told you that you could earn a profit while actively promoting harmonious activities towards nature? Sounds contrasting, right? Well, in today’s world, where sustainability and environmental awareness are at the forefront of consumer choices, eco-entrepreneurship is emerging as a promising avenue for aspiring business owners. This approach allows entrepreneurs to build successful businesses and promotes responsible use of natural resources.
SiliconHills
OCTOBER 28, 2024
In a revealing panel discussion on the evolution of the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, leading women Austin entrepreneurs and executives shared insights into how they’re reshaping the landscape of consumer products through innovation, strategic partnerships, and resilient business practices.
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Run a small business and want to make the most out of the internet? Take advantage of MarsProxies and other top providers to beat your rivals. The post Top 5 Proxy Providers For Small Businesses In 2024 appeared first on Young Upstarts.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
OCTOBER 30, 2024
In today’s fast-paced market, small businesses face many challenges, especially when it comes to managing their products. One crucial process is product kitting and assembly, which involves combining multiple items into a single package. This process is essential for businesses that want to streamline operations and enhance their product offerings. As more small businesses seek ways to optimize their resources, the trend of outsourcing has gained significant traction.
SiliconHills
OCTOBER 27, 2024
Austin-based MDisrupt, an AI-powered marketplace for healthcare technology, has secured a $1 million milestone-based investment from American Heart Association (AHA) Ventures. The newly established venture firm from the AHA leads AHA’s investments and is designed to support groundbreaking innovations that align with the organization’s mission.
SVPG
OCTOBER 29, 2024
In this article I’d like to highlight an anti-pattern that my partners and I have witnessed at several companies that are embarking on transformations to the product model. It’s an understandable anti-pattern, but it’s also more than a little bit ironic. As most know, moving to the product model means moving from a project orientation. The post Transformation as a Project appeared first on Silicon Valley Product Group.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 29, 2024
We sit down with Dr. Louis Bourget to discuss what has led him to a long and successful career as an oral surgeon. The post Staying Ahead In The Dentistry Business: An Interview With Dr. Louis Bourget appeared first on Young Upstarts.
SiliconHills
OCTOBER 29, 2024
In a candid conversation during Austin Startup Week, two of the city’s most influential tech entrepreneurs—Joshua Baer, co-founder of Capital Factory, and Brett Hurt, founder and CEO of data.world—shared their unique perspectives on Austin’s transformation from a sleepy college town to a major tech hub.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Business expanding faster than your space? Don’t have the funds to expand your office space or premises to match the growth? Don’t panic because there are tons of things you can do to get through this period of growth without feeling the squeeze. Get Creative with Storage – If you are running out of space for your business, then storage units might well be your savior.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.
VC Cafe
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
It’s #Firgun time. The original version of this newsletter was posted on Linkedin here. The word “Firgun” (pronounced ‘feer-goon’) is an informal modern Hebrew term and concept in Israeli culture (originally Yiddish), which describes genuine, unselfish delight or pride in the accomplishment of the other person. It’s the opposite of “schadenfreude” Firgun is all about genuinely feeling and expressing happiness, pride, or admiration for someone else&
SiliconHills
OCTOBER 27, 2024
Austin-based SweatPals has closed a $3 million funding round, led by a16z SPEEDRUN and Pear VC, in a significant milestone to drive the company’s mission of fostering connections through fitness. Salar Shahini, Co-founder and CEO of SweatPals, announced the funding in a post on LinkedIn.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Business-to-business can be challenging sometimes, especially when it comes to gaining better clients. While more clients might be something that businesses are after, you want to find clients who value your services and understand your value proposition. You also want them to be engaged in long-term relationships that ultimately benefit your business more.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.
Our Own Start-up
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
A Certificate of Deposit is an investment strategy that allows you to deposit a fixed amount of money with the financial institution for a predetermined period. The post How Does a Certificate of Deposit Work? Definitions & Calculations first appeared on Our Own Startup.
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