The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

DataRails , the financial analysis and reporting software startup, has announced the hiring of David Rosenberg as the company’s new VP of customer success. Rosenberg comes fresh from managing the growth of Keyrus, a data consulting company, from 35 to 120 employees. DataRails has already raised $53.5

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ReadWriteStart

MAY 7, 2021

One major reason is that unless you don’t put effort into hiring the right talent, the operational functions suffer. However, it is important to plan your hiring campaigns with a specific purpose when the economy is down amid the pandemic. 10 Important Hiring Tips for Startups in Post COVID Era.

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Hiring Technical Review Software Review Startup 159

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2014

The feedback was good, but some readers asked me to be a bit more specific on attributes that might indicate an ideal startup partner. In this context, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” You may be too independent to be partner material. Does not need to be managed.

Partner 269

Partner Software Review CTO Hire Fractional CTO 269

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Investors, partners, team members, and customers implicitly value or devalue a startup based on the leader’s physical presence, emotional identity, social skills, intellectual agility, moral values, and past performance in the domain. Good performance management is more about rewarding desirable behavior than penalizing bad performance.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

The feedback was good, but some readers asked me to be a bit more specific on attributes that might indicate an ideal startup partner. In this context, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” You may be too independent to be partner material. Does not need to be managed.

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Partner Software Review CTO Hire Equity 258

Transformify

APRIL 13, 2024

Today's corporate environment is changing quickly, making efficient management of contractors more important than ever. The correct contractor management sytem (CMS) can make all the difference whether it comes to expediting the onboarding process, guaranteeing on-time payments, or upholding compliance with international legislation.

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Management Software Review Global Security 52

The Startup Magazine

MAY 31, 2022

The human resources department is critical to your company’s performance, and there are two ways to manage the HR function in your firm. Any operation that involves an employee, like recruitment, payroll management, or even offboarding, can be included in these HR functions or duties. . 2 Managing Performance.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2017

The challenge is to recognize and recruit that ideal partner match early with minimal cost and risk. In fact, I would broaden the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” The reason is that good attributes apply equally well to “external” partners, as they do to internal partners, like a co-founder or CTO.

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Partner Software Review CTO Hire Cofounder 140

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Zyla, managing director of Acuitas, Inc., Here are a few tips to ensure that you and your partners start out on the right foot. Hire professionals. Think about your employee and ownership hats. and Jessica Wood, a principal at Bodker, Ramsey, Andrews, Winograd & Wildstein, P.C. Congratulations! Ask tough questions.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2011

The simple answer is to find a business partner, not an “implementer,” who already has the technical experience you need, and is willing and able to run that side of the business. Finding that person is not a hiring challenge, since neither of you really get paid until you both succeed. Use existing team to find a new manager or peer.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Every young entrepreneur needs an experienced partner for credibility with investors, and as a trusted cohort for strategy and growth discussions. Manage customer service. Personnel Manager. Supportive co-founder and executive positions. Software and hardware development architects and designers.

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Advisory Board Dividend Angel Investor Cofounder 368

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2021

There you can connect with thousands of potential executives and partners, or find a planned meetup in a city near you. The CEO must focus on key management team hires and assume a few mistakes which need to get fixed. A great hire can make a company, but a single bad one can break it.

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Gust

APRIL 13, 2014

The feedback was good, but some readers asked me to be a bit more specific on attributes that might indicate an ideal startup partner. In this context, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” You may be too independent to be partner material. Does not need to be managed.

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Partner Software Review CTO Hire Fractional CTO 179

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 31, 2012

The simple answer is to find a business partner, not an “implementer,” who already has the technical experience you need, and is willing and able to run that side of the business. Finding that person is not a hiring challenge, since neither of you really get paid until you both succeed. Use existing team to find a new manager or peer.

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Technical Review Technology Founder Management 230

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

97% of business owners say that online business reputation management is important. Let’s explore the breadth of your digital footprint and help you establish a framework for managing your reputation online. Online or digital reputation management is the act of influencing how people perceive your company or brand online.

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Reputation Management Small Business Software Review 130

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 29, 2011

A while back I talked about how and where to find a co-founder in “ Ten Steps in Choosing the Right Startup Partner ”. The feedback was good, but some readers asked me to be a bit more specific on attributes that might indicate an ideal startup partner. You may be too independent to be partner material. Compatible work styles.

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Partner Software Review CTO Hire Fractional CTO 240

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Of course, they can outsource part of the work or hire employees, but that approach means more time and money to manage the work, which they don’t have. Investors worry about a single entrepreneur getting overloaded, disabled or led astray, with no balancing and supporting partner.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

97% of business owners say that online business reputation management is important. Let’s explore the breadth of your digital footprint and help you establish a framework for managing your reputation online. Online or digital reputation management is the act of influencing how people perceive your company or brand online.

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Reputation Management Small Business Software Review 115

Hunter Walker

AUGUST 31, 2023

Some people claim ‘culture and employee engagement’ are luxuries you can focus on in good times but during market downturns they should be subjugated to business KPIs. MN: I think where most people go wrong during times of difficulty is to try and shield their employees from the truth — especially when it can feel scary.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 1, 2019

It might seem easier to put off thinking about your first essential new hires. Try to do it all and you’ll spend a lot of time learning new skills (that you’ll eventually hire for) when you should be focusing on growing your business. Hire someone who understands Generation Z (or your target demographic). A marketing maven.

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Hiring Technical Review Small Business Forecast 77

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2010

The feedback was good, but some readers asked me to be a bit more specific on attributes that might indicate an ideal business partner. In this article, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” You may be too independent to be partner material. Does not need to be managed.

Partner 230

Partner Software Review CTO Hire Fractional CTO 230

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 15, 2020

Investors, partners, team members, and customers implicitly value or devalue a startup based on the leader’s physical presence, emotional identity, social skills, intellectual agility, moral values, and past performance in the domain. Good performance management is more about rewarding desirable behavior than penalizing bad performance.

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Valuation Technical Review Due Diligence Leadership 311

Steve Blank

JANUARY 17, 2023

Venture Studios are an “idea factory” with their own employees searching for product/market fit and a repeatable and scalable business model. I don’t have a killer idea, or a technical team, but I do know how to build, grow, and manage teams.”. Venture studios create startups by incubating their own ideas or ideas from their partners.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Chip Bell and Ron Zemke, who are experts in this area, provide some of the best specific insights I’ve seen, in the classic book “ Managing Knock Your Socks Off Service.” You have to start with hiring only people who are willing and able to make serious customer service happen. Make your service deliver process “happy.”

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Technical Review Salary Metrics Matching 249

Up and Running

JULY 5, 2021

And hiring an intellectual property attorney may seem like a budget dealbreaker. Applying for a trademark — Do it yourself or hire an attorney? If you decide to tackle the process on your own, there are several online resources for managing the whole process. Hiring an attorney. The do-it-yourself approach.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 26, 2011

The management team has to have a bias toward making decisions. There is an old management adage that says, “Hire slowly, fire fast.” Hire Slowly? I also subscribe to the views that you should always be recruiting (ABR) and when great people pop up you hire them and then find a way to make the role fit.

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Hiring Technical Review Startup Framework 335

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

If you don’t perform a background check on your potential partner before doing business with him, you’re setting yourself up to get duped. Doing a background check on a potential partner or co-founder, while unorthodox, could bring to light small issues that could be resolved with a bit of honest dialogue. Leveraging Your Risks.

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Technical Review Partner Due Diligence Bankruptcy 219

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 15, 2019

The challenge is to recognize and recruit that ideal partner match early with minimal cost and risk. In fact, I would broaden the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” The reason is that good attributes apply equally well to “external” partners, as they do to internal partners, like a co-founder or CTO.

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Cofounder Software Review CTO Hire Founder 221

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 22, 2020

The allocation of shares among the founders, and the number and size of outside investments, will tells volumes about the health, stability, and management of the business. One more key employee or one more investor will probably not turn the situation around. Calculate employee stock option values and vesting times, as well as salary.

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Technical Review Due Diligence Sweat Equity Burn Rate 436

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Before you act, shut up and listen to employees, customers, and futurists. If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it. Your challenge will be to break down silos, manage diverse and inclusive perspectives, and capitalize on cross-functional insights. Be sure to hire and cultivate new talent with the right mindset.

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Technical Review Silicon Valley Software Review Metrics 252

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 20, 2015

As an advisor to startups, I often get asked what to look for in an ideal co-founder or business partner. After some reflection, I now realize these attributes are necessary but not sufficient to be an ideal business partner. Together they can attract investors, employees and even customers. Shared vision, values and culture.

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Partner Technical Review Due Diligence Startup 120

Transformify

JANUARY 3, 2023

Today, HR professionals work with a greater responsibility to ensure that organizations are living their purpose and values while safeguarding employees’ interests. HR has undergone a dynamic shift in its approaches and is currently focused on enhancing employees’ experience and building sustainable brands. billion by 2028.

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Software Review Software Employee Technical Review 52

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

The allocation of shares among the founders, and the number and size of outside investments, will tells volumes about the health, stability, and management of the business. One more key employee or one more investor will probably not turn the situation around. Calculate employee stock option values and vesting times, as well as salary.

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Sweat Equity Burn Rate Technical Review Intellectual Property 207

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 10, 2014

by Todd Patkin, author of “ Finding Happiness “ What were your last 10 or 15 employee conversations like? And chances are, unless they were delivered in a, shall we say, forceful tone of voice, your employees don’t mind hearing pertinent instructions and questions. So why does their morale seem to be, well, wilting?

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Employee Massachusetts Dividend Campaign 212

Transformify

JULY 27, 2023

As technologies and industries evolve, protecting company and employee privacy becomes increasingly important—and tricky. Service Organisation Control 2 (SOC 2) plays a key role in this digital age, defending sensitive employee information, preventing data breaches, and boosting operational efficiency. What Is SOC 2 Compliance?

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Management Security Reputation Technical Review 52

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 8, 2021

Chip Bell and Ron Zemke, who are experts in this area, provide some of the best specific insights I’ve seen, in the classic book “ Managing Knock Your Socks Off Service.” You have to start with hiring only people who are willing and able to make serious customer service happen. Make your service deliver process “happy.”

Technical Review 385

Technical Review Salary Metrics Matching 385

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 22, 2020

I’ve learned that when you effectively and consistently communicate your core values, and tie your core values to employees’ everyday work, they really can drive bottom line results for your business. We value diverse teams with a positive attitude and employees who collaborate with others for the greater good. Let me give an example.

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