Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 15, 2023

Yet I am seeing more and more success from “beta” startup cultures, like Zappos and Amazon, where the emphasis is on collaboration, curation, and communication. Winning startups today are horizontal, not hierarchical. Winning contemporary startups stress innovation. The best teams are hired with collaboration in mind.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The key elements of leadership in a company, both individual and organizational, are less tangible, but very critical in setting a market value for investment, acquisition, or going public. In the investment community, these leadership elements are often called “goodwill.” Execution leadership. Leadership brand development.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

With startups and many smaller businesses often having tighter budgets than more established companies, it becomes vital to implement measures to limit potential liability. So how exactly can startups limit their liability in such incidents? One area where liability can be substantial is company car accidents.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Even after many years mentoring entrepreneurs and advising businesses, I continue to be surprised by the primary focus on products and processes, and the often incidental attention to hiring and nurturing the right people. Almost any startup can start with Excel, and move to open-source data analysis tools, including Python or RStudio.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 17, 2017

Every startup lucky enough to get some traction gets to the point where they decide to hire some “regular employees” for sales, marketing, and administrative tasks. What they should be doing is hiring only “entrepreneurs,” meaning people who think and act as if this is their own business.

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Hunter Walker

AUGUST 31, 2023

At the time Melania was in discussions with Ethena about joining the startup as VP People, happily employed at a larger company but knowing she wanted new challenges. Hunter Walk: One of my favorite things to do for founders is speaking with people who are considering joining their startup.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 21, 2019

Every startup lucky enough to get some traction gets to the point where they decide to hire some “regular employees” for sales, marketing, and administrative tasks. What they should be doing is hiring only “entrepreneurs,” meaning people who think and act as if this is their own business.

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Startup studios continue to grow in popularity as incubators for new businesses. Rather than simply launching one startup, the startup studio model creates an organization whose business is launching startups. These can then be repeated and improved on with each successive startup.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2021

If you are a young startup founder, how do you find that CEO or other executive for your “dream team” to close on funding or complement your skills to kick start your company? The CEO must focus on key management team hires and assume a few mistakes which need to get fixed. Provide effective leadership.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2022

Even after many years mentoring entrepreneurs and advising businesses, I continue to be surprised by the primary focus on products and processes, and the often incidental attention to hiring and nurturing the right people. Almost any startup can start with Excel, and move to open-source data analysis tools, including Python or RStudio.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2023

This will improve your effectiveness in your current role, and give you a head start towards a future role, such as startup founder, where you are the boss. Then when you have to hire people, you will pick the best. Understand both leadership and management. Train yourself to follow leadership best practices.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Here’s another from The Startup Magazine Founder Interview Series. We interviewed Mr. Abraham Gin, an entrepreneur, business coach, and CEO of Gin Consulting Group , which provides unique leadership development and training platforms. TSM: With a bit more detail, what does Gin Consulting Group do? What problems does it solve?

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 23, 2022

New entrepreneurs tend to focus only on getting the product right, and assume that the right culture and ethics will come later simply by hiring good people. I saw a good summary of these in the classic book, “ Ethical Leadership ,” by Andrew Leigh, an expert in this area. The reality is different.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 15, 2020

The key elements of leadership in a company, both individual and organizational, are less tangible, but very critical in setting a market value for investment, acquisition, or going public. In the investment community, these leadership elements are often called “goodwill.” Execution leadership. Leadership brand development.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

I often wonder how many more startups would succeed if their founders could master the art and science of delegation. I saw this challenge highlighted well in a new book, “ Leadership Skills that Inspire Incredible Results ,” by Fred Halstead. You can’t afford the delay. Not trusting key team members to get required results.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

These days, people like to say we are living in the golden age of startups. The startups that play too safe and don’t take any active steps to meet these goals are making themselves vulnerable to the harsh realities of the globalized economy. Hire the top-tier employees. Prioritize repeat purchases.

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ReadWriteStart

APRIL 26, 2021

Startups face multiple risks, and hence it requires a highly efficient marketing staff and a strong development team. This is because startups don’t have significant experience in developing ground-breaking software solutions. 14 Tips to Build a Highly Efficient Software Team for Your Startup. Have a Concrete Hiring Plan.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 21, 2021

Every leading position in business requires a demonstration of diverse skills and leadership styles. Afterall, I hired them for their expertise and not simply to follow a set of instructions every day. I would describe my leadership style as individualized, and balanced. Thanks to Jordan Fuller, Perfect Captain ! #3-

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Startup founders have a seemingly never-ending list of things to do, whether it’s growing sales, hiring new team members, or marketing your latest product. Not Doing Your Taxes Correctly It can be tempting to save money and do your taxes yourself instead of hiring an accountant, but this can lead to expensive mistakes and fines.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Every startup lucky enough to get some traction gets to the point where they decide to hire some “regular employees” for sales, marketing, and administrative tasks. What they should be doing is hiring only “entrepreneurs,” meaning people who think and act as if this is their own business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 28, 2022

Employees and customers alike are looking for meaning, not simply employment and commodity prices. He outlines a three-phase process to develop the necessary business culture of energy, resilience, and openness: Nurture your current leadership strengths. Hire the right team. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 30, 2020

This will improve your effectiveness in your current role, and give you a head start towards a future role, such as startup founder, where you are the boss. Then when you have to hire people, you will pick the best. Understand both leadership and management. Train yourself to follow leadership best practices.

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Startup Lessons Learned

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Guest Post by Misti Yang, Writer for Lean Startup Co. Editor’s Note: We wrapped up the 2017 Lean Startup Week in San Francisco just a few weeks ago, and we’re excited to share with you some of the best lessons learned in entrepreneurship and corporate innovation. Because these Lean Startup people, they do crazy stuff,” Alex joked. “So

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 15, 2019

Good partners are people who are confident in their own abilities, and willing and able to make decisions, take responsibility for their actions, and able to provide leadership, rather than require leadership. Partner decisions are more important than team member hiring decisions. All partners have compatible work styles.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

The key elements of leadership in a company, both individual and organizational, are less tangible, but very critical in setting a market value for investment, acquisition, or going public. In the investment community, these leadership elements are often called “goodwill.” Execution leadership. Leadership brand development.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

Every startup lucky enough to get some traction gets to the point where they decide to hire some “regular employees” for sales, marketing, and administrative tasks. What they should be doing is hiring only “entrepreneurs,” meaning people who think and act as if this is their own business.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Nearly every successful tech startup I’ve observed over the past 20 years has gone through a similar growth pattern: Innovate, systematize then scale operations. Innovate In the early years of a startup there is a lot of kinetic energy of enthusiastic innovators looking to launch a product that changes how an industry works.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 29, 2020

In the past, working remotely was considered “normal” for entrepreneurs or independent contractors in the gig economy only, but organizations wanted employees, and consultants, to be onsite and working in the office. Employees clearly want and enjoy the flexibility. This greatly narrowed the talent pool. It’s a win-win. Cost Savings.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

As part of the Lightspeed Venture Partner Summer Fellowship program, I ask guest speakers to come in each week and talk to the Fellows about key topics related to building a successful startup. The following seeks to capture the essence of his conversation with this year’s Fellows: What is Leadership? I would follow him in a heartbeat.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Whether you are a business professional in a big company, or an entrepreneur with a startup, innovation is a key strategy. To be successful, and leave a positive legacy, you need a team of motivated employees and loyal customers. Provide outside training opportunities and hiring to promote this culture.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

One important thing to remember from the earliest days of your startup is that its success won’t rest solely on your own abilities. You’ll probably have limited resources —and you may have limited experience—which means it’s crucial to make each hire count. So, what do you need to consider when hiring? Cover all the bases.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Every startup lucky enough to get some traction gets to the point where they decide to hire some “regular employees” for sales, marketing, and administrative tasks. What they should be doing is hiring only “entrepreneurs,” meaning people who think and act as if this is their own business.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2022

Running your own business is incredibly liberating and fulfilling, but it can also be a particularly challenging journey, especially considering the large percentage of startups that fail during their first year. Leadership skills. Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels. Project planning. Web development. Communication skills.

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Up and Running

MARCH 7, 2018

I spent years as a manager at a startup company. In my time, I learned a thing or two about the importance of preventing employee turnover. Aside from the time-consuming tasks of screening potential employees, interviewing, and re-hiring , losing and replacing employees is expensive. Hire the right people.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Most of her lessons were applicable to any government employee venturing out to the private sector. At first many start-ups hire a lobbying firm. Larger companies hiring a Chief of Staff often look for someone who has an MBA, experience with one of the big consulting firms, or experience doing the job already.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 2, 2023

As part of The Startup Magazine’s Female Founder Interview series , today we present Minué Yoshida, owner of the New York-based Yoshida Academy which offers courses to help clients in mastering public speaking and leadership skills and diversity, equity and inclusion consulting. Tell us more about its mission. Minué: YES!

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 19, 2020

Yet I am seeing more and more success from “beta” startup cultures, like Zappos and Amazon, where the emphasis is on collaboration, curation, and communication. Winning startups today are horizontal, not hierarchical. Winning contemporary startups stress innovation. The best teams are hired with collaboration in mind.

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