Steve Blank
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
We just held our eleventh session of our new national security class Technology, Innovation and Modern War. Joe Felter , Raj Shah and I designed a class to examine the new military systems, operational concepts and doctrines that will emerge from 21st century technologies – Space, Cyber, AI & Machine Learning and Autonomy. Today’s topic was Military Applications of Cyber.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
by Matt Martin, Co-Founder and CEO of Clockwise. Morale has dipped during COVID-19. We’re separated from our friends, families, and colleagues but busier than ever. The majority of workers are reporting higher stress, greater anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. Employers have a responsibility to help workers get through this. Here are five ways to successfully manage a remote team.
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Up and Running
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
For many small businesses, determining your marketing budget is likely an afterthought. Actually spending money on advertising or other marketing costs can feel daunting and fruitless, especially when first starting out. But brand exposure and strategic targeting are crucial first steps for growth , meaning it’s better to outline your marketing budget earlier rather than later.
Board Effect
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
The ongoing pandemic is making video conferencing a necessary component of nonprofit leadership for the foreseeable future. Videoconference technology can keep your board safe and connected, which is vitally important to keeping your nonprofit strong and sustainable during these challenging times. As of March 2020, Zoom reports serving 200 million meeting participants, and that number grew to 300 million in April.
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
Steve Blank
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
We just held our twelfth session of our new national security class Technology, Innovation and Modern War. Joe Felter , Raj Shah and I designed a class to examine the new military systems, operational concepts and doctrines that will emerge from 21st century technologies – Space, Cyber, AI & Machine Learning and Autonomy. Today’s topic was The Space Force and Modern War.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
The pandemic has caused a severe downturn in global economies. Yet despite the overarching negative outlook, startups seem to be weathering the storm. Quartz mentions that startups seem to be dealing with the pressures of the pandemic far more effectively than larger businesses and conglomerates. Much of this success is due to the flexibility of startups and their ability to adapt.
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Hearpreneur
NOVEMBER 8, 2020
It’s becoming increasingly important for every business to have at least basic technology to run daily operations in the current day society. Society is changing and so is its demand and supply for new products and services. With new technology emerging, we can only imagine the changes it will bring along to the business platform. We asked entrepreneurs and business owners how technology will possibly affect their business tomorrow and here are the responses: #1- Makes growing a community easier
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
Business owners have to worry about a significant number of things: staying competitive, running operations efficiently, and, most importantly, keeping the business afloat. All these business objectives require the equipment necessary for you to complete your daily tasks. Equipment financing is a challenging decision. Injection moulding machine for plastic parts production.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
The decision to adopt new technology is a big step for any business. It means shaking things up and changing the way you work. There are usually very good reasons to adopt a new system. Perhaps it will improve the efficiency of your outdated systems, provide a new source of leads, or protect your company’s data against cybersecurity risks. But whatever your reasons, there will always be hurdles to overcome before you can seamlessly integrate this new technology into your business operations.
Startup Lessons Learned
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
Earlier this week, Ron Klain was named President-Elect Biden's chief of staff. The two have worked together for the last 30 years, and Ron also served as Biden's chief of staff during the Obama administration. He was the White House Ebola Response Coordinator in 2014 and 2015, when the Obama administration set up a pandemic prevention office and created a playbook for managing future outbreaks.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
One of the biggest challenges in changing your lifestyle from an employee to starting your own business, is focusing on the right ownership elements, versus having a boss who sets the business goals, and provides performance feedback. Most entrepreneurs relish being their own boss, but find the transition to “ownership thinking” to be more difficult than anticipated.
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
Most business owners are familiar with the challenges of limited capital. There are hidden startup costs can quickly surpass available funding, highlighting the importance of careful startup budgeting. You’re probably aware of standard expenses such as staffing, marketing, property and initial inventory. In addition to these common outlays, there are several hidden startup costs that entrepreneurs tend to overlook or never know existed.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
These days, most businesses will use some kind of software tool to run their companies. Whether it’s a budgeting application to help monitor their finances or an employee management tool that helps to organize shifts, we’re heavily reliant on software tools to run an efficient and productive business. Unfortunately, software has many different levels and it’s important to figure out when your software could be holding you back.
Board Effect
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
In a perfect world, your nonprofit will never need to rely on your document retention policy. Unfortunately, that’s not a reality for many nonprofits. If your board ever has to face the distressing circumstances of dealing with allegations or litigation, having a document retention policy could save the day. By following document retention policy best practices, you’re positioning your board to defend any actions that come your way.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
The road to becoming an entrepreneur is a journey , and it’s not a short trip. In my efforts of assist aspiring business owners like you, I find that too many see it as a short sprint to get over that one hurdle, like finding that innovative idea, or attracting an investor. In reality, I find that there are multiple stages to the process, each requiring a unique mindset and focused effort along the way.
Reid Hoffman
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
As an entrepreneur, it is theoretically possible to find an opportunity that is extremely valuable, but is still unrecognized by serious players. But that combination of circumstances can be so rare that it’s like being struck by lightning. When assessing whether the primary components of a viable business endeavor are present, the most important thing is to be able identify the valuable opportunity.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
Running a warehouse can be a complicated procedure, and to avoid bottlenecks you’ve got to pay close attention to deal. The good news is there are plenty of tech tools and tips that can support you to improve your warehouse operations. To make a great start, these ten have got your covered. Tools to Improve Your Warehouse. 1. Fishbowl Inventory. Fishbowl Inventory provides plenty of handy features, from inventory monitoring to generating work orders and asset tracking.
deal architect
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
I have been doing video interviews with a number of CIOs, software executives and practitioners about acrobatics they have been seeing in various vertical sectors during the COVID-19 crisis and the "New normal" they can expect as the economy wakes.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 7, 2020
We all face pressure in our lives, but there’s nothing like that of an entrepreneur facing customer crises and the competitive challenges of a new business. Don’t believe the myth that all you have to do to get rich is bring up an ecommerce website, and the money rolls in while you sleep. Most successful business leaders have learned how to reframe pressure situations into opportunities.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has evolved from a niche trend into the mainstream business ecosystem over the last few years. At this point, if you’re not donating a certain percentage of your profits, participating in volunteer work, and doing other steps to make the world a better place, your company is truly falling behind. And it’s missing out, as a result.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Sustainable construction has come a long way in the last few years; there are plenty of technologies and techniques available. Whether you’re a business or a homeowner learning about green construction can help you to improve your sustainability efforts now and in the future. 1. Electrochromic Smart Glass. Electrochromic smart glass works by adapting its tint level when provoked by an electrical signal.
deal architect
NOVEMBER 8, 2020
I have been doing video interviews with a number of CIOs, software executives and practitioners about acrobatics they have been seeing in various vertical sectors during the COVID-19 crisis and the "New normal" they can expect as the economy wakes.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
Many aspiring entrepreneurs I mentor can talk at length about their innovative ideas and passions, and ask lots of good questions, but never make much progress in building a real business. In my experience, building a business is much more about getting things done than having great ideas. The challenge is to move from ideas to specific goals, to delivered solutions.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
Every child has unlimited potential. There is a bright future ahead when provided with proper guidance. Discovering your kids’ talents and abilities at an early age is a blessing for every parent. As parents, we support them in everything that they want to pursue and achieve in life. But our guidance is plays a very crucial role in their success es.
Feld Thoughts
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
The audiobooks for The Startup Community Way and Startup Communities, 2e are both available. I’ve gotten this request from many people, so I’m glad they are finally out. If you are an Audible listener, you can get them at: The Startup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem . Startup Communities: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City, 2nd Edition.
deal architect
NOVEMBER 8, 2020
In episode 11 of the Burning Platform series, Brian Sommer and I talk about how the pandemic has accelerated Digital Transformations. We have both written books on the topic and point our the subtle and not so subtle changes in.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 8, 2020
As an advisor to early-stage entrepreneurs, I see a lot of dreams, but not so many business results. I’m always excited by the dream, and disappointed by what I perceive as a lack of courage in many people to take the actions required to realize the dream. I’ve always wished I had a magic metaphor to motivate the best dreamers to become the best entrepreneurs.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Being able to grow and maintain your wealth relies on a successful wealth management strategy. Although developing such a strategy may sound daunting to most, the truth is that it’s actually quite easy with the right direction and advice. But where are you supposed to get started? If you want to improve your financial health and security, here are a few wealth management best practices to observe for the best execution.
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
As a good distraction to building your startup business, getting ready for the holiday season each year can be one of the most exciting things you do. It can also be somewhat anxiety-inducing, however. That’s because keeping track of everything can sometimes make your head feel like it’s going to explode. If you want to delight all of the people who will be visiting you for the festive holiday season, then you have to make sure that you have everything ready for them—zero exceptions.
deal architect
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
I have been doing video interviews with a number of CIOs, software executives and practitioners about acrobatics they have been seeing in various vertical sectors during the COVID-19 crisis and the "New normal" they can expect as the economy wakes.
Mike Michalowicz
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Look at our girl Kasey Compton and her group of positive people at KC Consulting ! This is what I’m talking about! Since we met, Kasey has always exuded an authentic kindness that I admire, and I love that she’s got her team in on this t-shirt situation! So, I’m, a cool vest wearing gent, at the same time, I love a good, fun t-shirt.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Office managers are the heart and soul of every organization. Besides keeping the office in order, many also handle reception, accounting, and payroll. What’s more, besides all the industry-based technical skills an office manager has to possess, there are other generic qualities they should have in the bag, such as time management. However, don’t let the above responsibilities deter you.
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
With the economy looking like it’ll be suffering for at least the next few years, this may be the perfect juncture to find a business idea that you can market. Business Insider reports that chain restaurants across the country are closing more than 1800 outlets. Some companies, most noticeably providers of storage pods and smaller, more agile enterprises can change their business model and adapt to the changing economy.
deal architect
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
As we have moved to virtual vendor briefings, I have increasingly been excerpting short segments (with permission from vendors), as part of my Analyst Cam series. Guy Courtin, Head of Global Alliances at 6 River Systems (acquired by Shopify but.
Up and Running
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
A recent study called the 2020 Digital Marketing Trends Report surveyed organizations on what the single most gainful venture for them was in the current year, and once again, the same answer came out on top — customer experience. A properly-defined and well-executed customer experience strategy helps you improve customer satisfaction, enhance the customer lifetime value, and boost your bottom line.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
by Lesley Pyle, MSc., founder of HireMyMom.com . Independent contractors can change the way your business operates. The right contractor can help you take your business to a new level by letting you ta[ a pro who otherwise might not fit into your budget. It’s also a desirable situation for many workers, including parents with childcare needs, recent retirees looking for more freedom while staying engaged, and those looking to build additional skills or pursue passions that aren’t p
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