Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Often entrepreneurs and business owners create their New Year’s Resolutions around their business. We asked entrepreneurs to share their biggest goals and what they were looking forward to in 2020. #1- 7- Focus more on networking. Sometimes as business owners and entrepreneurs, we become consumed with planning.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 26, 2020

Almost every entrepreneur starts their journey by developing a solution, based on their idea of a new technology or required service. But in my experience as a startup mentor, I find that the happiest and most successful entrepreneurs in the long-term are those that continually stretch themselves to get comfortable in the leadership role.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

For the last 10 years China essentially closed its search, media and social network software market to foreign companies with the result that Google, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Dropbox, and 30,000 other websites were not accessible from China. Almost every entrepreneur I met was using VPN to circumvent the Great Firewall. Competition.

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View from Seed

APRIL 21, 2015

On the heels of our research on HBS entrepreneurs , NextView’s Dimitri Dadiomov (HBS ’15) interviewed several top founders on the early stages of their companies. I couldn’t believe how inefficient and non-transparent the rental industry was and I knew then that I’d one day come back to take it on.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JULY 2, 2019

Female entrepreneurs are also successfully tapping into alternative funding options—such as accelerators, competitions, crowdfunding , grants, and specialized lending programs. 13 RESOURCES FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESSES OWNERS. US Small Business Administration (SBA). Programs include the following.

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View from Seed

DECEMBER 17, 2015

We also talked about how he’d want to be interviewed if approached by a non-technical startup founder. (I’ve There are also a few things a founder, especially a non-technical one, should be doing in the room to better convince an engineer that their startup is a great place to work.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 17, 2015

As I read stories of college dropouts who had successfully sold tech companies, or entrepreneurs with innovative ideas who made it big on Shark Tank, it became clear that there was no set path to startup success. C Corp versus LLC, non-competes, liquidation preferences, preferred versus common stock, and so on).

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Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

For the last 10 years China essentially closed its search, media and social network software market to foreign companies with the result that Google, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Dropbox, and 30,000 other websites were not accessible from China. Almost every entrepreneur I met was using VPN to circumvent the Great Firewall. Competition.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2014

When you think about the trends of faster-growing startups due to social networking, credit card enable and mobile first consumers – the reality is that many startups are becoming very large financially before needing to go public. This is a structural shift in our industry few have talked about publicly. The iPhone was released.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2014

But being best-in-class at online marketing is also a sine qua non to standout from your peer group. The starting point of product IS marketing, which is what a lot of young entrepreneurs that never studied business don’t realize. If you have NO network of promotion for your story? How do people drive SEO growth?

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Although Alex wrote the book to help kids like himself who are interested in the basics of business, marketing, and leadership , his messages have the wisdom of an experienced entrepreneur. This book applies to anyone who wants to know the basics of business and thinks of becoming and entrepreneur.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Often entrepreneurs and business owners create their New Year’s Resolutions around their business. We asked entrepreneurs to share their biggest goals and what they were looking forward to in 2020. #1- 7- Focus more on networking. Sometimes as business owners and entrepreneurs, we become consumed with planning.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

You can also use this time to review any non-performing revenue lines and exit them. For advice around financial management and business continuity, check you’re eligible to use the Business Advisory Fund and arrange to speak with a local representative or a business advisor through the Regional Business Partner Network.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 5, 2016

Almost every entrepreneur starts their journey by developing a solution, based on their knowledge of a new technology or required service. Every entrepreneur already knows that building a startup is all about experimentation, new experiences, and problem solving. Create and use new networks to tap new ideas.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 1, 2016

The non-profits and businesses below all came from realizing that I needed some help in an area that was ever changing. I choose to create non-profits as I felt that would give us better opportunities to get financial help, but that did not prove to be the case. Then I realized what that qualifies me to be: an entrepreneur.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Almost every entrepreneur starts their journey by developing a solution, based on their knowledge of a new technology or required service. Every entrepreneur already knows that building a startup is all about experimentation, new experiences, and problem solving. Create and use new networks to tap new ideas.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 29, 2022

I cover the last two approaches that are particularly unique but have extremely potent potential: creating your own expert networking club and building a referral mastermind system. Topics I cover: [1:38] The sixth approach is creating your own expert networking club. [2:59] You can find the links to all 5 of the episodes below.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 6, 2011

It is nearly impossible to compete with a large company for the general public, and so a small business’ best chance to outperform a large company is by catering to a particular customer type. Some people advise entrepreneurs that it is more important to do than to plan. Business planning/strategy. But be warned.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 16, 2014

To grow a business, most entrepreneurs know that they should be implementing PR strategies. But where do you start, and what are the best approaches to public relations for an entrepreneur? ” We recently featured an excerpt from her book, which offers even more great tips on networking for entrepreneurs.

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ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 28, 2012

But when it comes to core technical skills, more and more entrepreneurs are opting to partner with technical co-founders rather than hiring someone for an in-house position. One of the worst things I’ve seen are very non-technical VC’s teaming up and opening tech companies. So how do you decide what’s right for your new company?

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 2, 2011

Entrepreneurs often put off the hassle and the cost of filing a patent until first funding. Then they realize that they have talked to many people without signing non-disclosure statements, precluding a patent, or someone else has now beat them to the filing docket. Founders ignore non-compete clauses from former employers.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 29, 2014

Akiko Ito – a Japanese social entrepreneur who left her family in Japan to travel the world, was driven to contribute to charitable causes by founding a global NGO, and who adopted a “life is a game” philosophy. Learn courage as an important leadership competence equivalent to respect, integrity and self-awareness.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 5, 2014

Note: this is a non-religious post. For me, after nearly a decade in the trenches of being an entrepreneur I felt I was un-brainwashed from trying to pretend I had all the answers. The more self-assured the VC is and the more impressionable the entrepreneur is the worse the outcome. I remind my colleagues this all the time.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 7, 2017

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1 – I Have a Dream. I desired to use the non-analytical side of my brain to create, inspire, lead, and find a new type of success. I was the first social entrepreneur in the coffee world. Image Credit: Enrico Bratta.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

OCTOBER 11, 2010

We're going to start with our own network and grow it from there.". you have to truly bare your soul if you want to compete on the transparency front. "We're better than everyone else at SEO.". "A A friend of mine knows how to get popular on Twitter.". We're going to get reviews on blogs.". Making Oprah cry. Let's generate more ideas.

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Austin Startup

JUNE 27, 2017

Looking for Funds in All the Right Places: The Definitive Guide to Austin Capital By David Altounian and Stephen Straus OVERVIEW For entrepreneurs: We’ve compiled a definitive list of sources of capital in Austin to help focus your fundraising efforts. Access to capital is important for scaling companies and competing in active markets.

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ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Steve Blank, a serial entrepreneur in Silicon Valley, developed a methodology for creating businesses that runs in parallel with the traditional product development process. Using this model, entrepreneurs build products and plans based on what they think about their target market, then present the offer after the fact. image source.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Being an entrepreneur or business owner has its share of ups and downs. While the downs can be pretty low the ups always seem to triumph for a true entrepreneur at heart. Milestones are what entrepreneurs and business owners work towards. Once you finally reach a certain point then reflection can truly begin. Money is great.

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Mike Michalowicz

AUGUST 30, 2012

Thanks to the Entrepreneur Enclave, we have compiled 22 unexpected places where you will find your next great employee. In otherwords, a dry cleaner competes with retailers who develop wrinkle free shirts/suits. Social media companies compete with all types of promotional companies. Going To School? Your Hired!

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2013

Entrepreneurs often put off the hassle and the cost of filing a patent until first funding. Then they realize that they have talked to many people without signing non-disclosure statements, precluding a patent, or someone else has now beat them to the filing docket. Founders ignore non-compete clauses from former employers.

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mashable.com

MAY 9, 2011

a New York-based sizzle reel production company specializing in promotional videos for PR and marketing professionals, and the Young Entrepreneur Council. I asked a panel of successful young entrepreneurs what fledging tech startups should be looking for in a CTO hire to ensure founders get the right person for the job.

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ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 28, 2012

But when it comes to core technical skills, more and more entrepreneurs are opting to partner with technical co-founders rather than hiring someone for an in-house position. One of the worst things I’ve seen are very non-technical VC’s teaming up and opening tech companies. So how do you decide what’s right for your new company?

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Hearpreneur

JULY 22, 2020

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about the technologies that will have the biggest impact on technology and here’s the responses. #1- One of the most impactful technological developments for entrepreneurs is the advent of marketplace lending. Even in non-consumer applications, AR/VR holds astonishing potential.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 29, 2013

Entrepreneurs often get the advice from their lawyers and friends to always get a Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA or CDA) signed before disclosing anything about their new venture. You won’t last long as an entrepreneur in this category, since a startup is all about taking risks. Who is right? Unknown interested party.

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Version One Ventures

JANUARY 14, 2021

Below are current market cap estimates for competing SoV products. But slowly, we’re seeing some promising signs of using the dominant security and liquidity of the Bitcoin base chain to better secure smart contracts and other assets like non-fungible tokens (NFTs). . The developer network effects there are very real.

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Hearpreneur

MAY 8, 2022

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners how they break through the noise with their businesses and here are insightful responses; #1- Putting an ear to the ground. All of our talents have been signed through old-fashioned networking. Thanks to Catherine Mack, House Buyer Network ! #12- Photo Credit: Carla Diaz. Word of mouth.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 10, 2012

Entrepreneurs often put off the hassle and the cost of filing a patent until first funding. Then they realize that they have talked to many people without signing non-disclosure statements, precluding a patent, or someone else has now beat them to the filing docket. Founders ignore non-compete clauses from former employers.

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