Entrepreneurship is all about leading – leading customers to a new product or service, leading a startup team to peak performance, and leading a new business to the market opportunity, while providing maximum return to stakeholders. business entrepreneur leadership practice startup MORE
I usually tell people that everything I learned about being an entrepreneur I learned by F’ing up at my first company. Continue reading on Medium MORE
” This sentiment is probably familiar to many entrepreneurs and it must certainly resonates with anybody who suspects he or she has ADD. It was called “ Delivered from Distraction ” and it outlines many successful executives with ADD and in particular some famous entrepreneurs. ” So as I realized that ADD is a trait found in many successful CEO and entrepreneurs and that it has this creative benefit I started to feel better and look at how to improve my life. MORE
In my experience, that’s actually the worst way to start, for reasons I will outline here, and also the least common way, according to an authoritative survey of new startups. Eighty percent of new entrepreneurs use this approach, with only six percent using investor funding. MORE
There is so much written these days about how to attract investors that most entrepreneurs “assume” they need funding, and don’t even consider a plan for “bootstrapping,” or self-financing their startup. General startup expenses are beyond your means. MORE
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Even though I love technology, I always cringe when an entrepreneur starts his investor pitch to me by touting his new technology. I chastise these startups to highlight the solution created by the technology, rather than highlighting the technology. MORE
I have added my own insights, based on my experience advising and working with entrepreneurs and startups: Pay for results, rather than pay for work. In startups, and even corporate environments, I see the spread of collaborative social media platforms such as Yammer. MORE
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I’ve observed what may be an emerging trend, at least in some startups, that I find somewhat unsettling. But I think it’s important to discuss, particularly given today’s heady environment for startups. But I’ve witnessed more and more “playing startup” in recent months. MORE
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When entrepreneurs come to me with that “million dollar idea,” I have to tell them that an idea alone is really worth nothing. Execution is making things happen, and for startups it usually means making change happen, which is even more difficult. entrepreneur execution focus startup MORE
I see more and more entrepreneurs who seem to have everything going for them – vision, motivation, passion, even a good business plan, product, and money, and yet they can’t close customers. It’s time for a new startup model. How far behind is your startup? MORE
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An entrepreneur is literally “one who creates a new business.” It allows entrepreneurs to challenge what is already “known” to extrapolate that to an original idea. That’s really the best indication of a true entrepreneur. MORE
As I continue to talk about Startup Communities , I say over and over and over again that the leaders have to be entrepreneurs. Everyone else – who I call the “feeders” (government, university, non-profits, big companies, VCs, angel investors) – have an important role, but the leaders must be entrepreneurs. I was interviewed recently in MIT Technology Review in an article titled It’s Up to You, Entrepreneurs. MORE
There is so much written these days about how to attract investors that most entrepreneurs “assume” they need funding, and don’t even consider a plan for “bootstrapping,” or self-financing their startup. General startup expenses are beyond your means. MORE
Every so often a promising entrepreneur seems to freeze in the oncoming headlights and gets run over by his competition. These points may sound obvious, but the process is certainly contrary to the popular “shoot from the hip” approach that is practiced by some entrepreneurs. MORE
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Aspiring entrepreneurs often ask me what to do first when starting a business. Instead, entrepreneurs need to focus first on execution disciplines and timing. Your credibility as an entrepreneur is at stake. For investors, it’s all about confidence in the entrepreneur. MORE
What struck me was your point about the gap between expectations in the role of CEO or startup founder, or investor – and the reality of depressive events/emotions that are often present – but no one gets to expose or relinquish. I used to *hate* seeing people around town or whatever because they’d ask “how’s the startup going?” The post The Loneliness of an Entrepreneur appeared first on Feld Thoughts. MORE
Thus the top priority of every entrepreneur who wants funding should be to build and highlight their “dream team” of co-founders, executives and advisers, to attract the biggest and best investors. Solo entrepreneurs rarely find an investor. dream team entrepreneur investor startup MORE
In today’s fast moving world of business startups, learning trumps knowing every time. With my focus on startups, I can translate very easily how her points lead to more innovation even in the entrepreneurial environment: Maintain an unencumbered mind. MORE
The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Join a startup incubator. MORE
In my experience as an advisor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I often encounter the myth that an initial startup requires investors. Outside funding is not a startup entitlement. Flaws in a business plan are often masked by money, but ultimately will kill any startup. MORE
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In my experience, that’s actually the worst way to start, for reasons I will outline here, and also the least common way, according to an authoritative survey of new startups. Eighty percent of new entrepreneurs use this approach, with only six percent using investor funding. MORE
Serious entrepreneurs know that, but too many “wannabes” still fall for that elusive get-rich-quick scheme with no risk. As an active Angel investor, I still hear entrepreneurs asserting large opportunities with minimal risk and no competition. MORE
It’s now clear to me that not building that crawling technology early on was one of the reasons our startup succeeded. Many Startups Take the “Manual-First” Startup Approach. I know because Yipit was one of the first startups to use AngelList to raise funding. MORE
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I’ve observed what may be an emerging trend, at least in some startups, that I find somewhat unsettling. But I think it’s important to discuss, particularly given today’s heady environment for startups. The post Playing Startup appeared first on AGILEVC MORE
Most people agree that entrepreneurs have to think differently and take risks to have much chance of building a successful business. In the classic book “ The Entrepreneur Mind ,” from serial entrepreneur Kevin D. Great entrepreneurs aren’t interested in being bosses at all. MORE
Every new entrepreneur who has not spent years in corporate life has the advantage of an unbiased look at business opportunities, but at the same time has the disadvantage of missing critical business experiences that can cost them dearly in their first startup venture. MORE
In my years of working with entrepreneurs, I have heard many times the promise that their new idea will create the next Amazon or Apple, but I rarely hear the more important promise that the founder will practice all the good habits of winning entrepreneurs like Jeff Bezos and Steve Jobs. MORE
Since the recent recession, and at least partially sparked by it, I’m seeing a real resurgence of entrepreneurial spirit, and more startup activity than ever before. Thus a record number of entrepreneurs (and employees) are getting rich. Women are a growing force as entrepreneurs. MORE
Moore titled “ Crossing the Chasm ,” but most entrepreneurs have no idea how it relates to them. Most investors and startup professionals expand this concept of focus to apply to key issues of every aspect of strategic and tactical planning in a startup. MORE
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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.
Startup Professionals Musings
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In my experience as an advisor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I often encounter the myth that an initial startup requires investors. Outside funding is not a startup entitlement. Flaws in a business plan are often masked by money, but ultimately will kill any startup.
Gust
DECEMBER 15, 2013
There is so much written these days about how to attract investors that most entrepreneurs “assume” they need funding, and don’t even consider a plan for “bootstrapping,” or self-financing their startup. General startup expenses are beyond your means.
Feld Thoughts
AUGUST 29, 2016
On Friday, the USCIS proposed The International Entrepreneurs Rule. We finally will have a startup visa! The best summary I’ve seen so far is from Tahmina Watson titled International Entrepreneurs Rule (Obama’s Startup Visa Alternative)- Detailed Summary by Tahmina.
Startup Professionals Musings
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One of the most common complaints I hear from entrepreneurs is that they are overwhelmed by the workload and stress of starting their company. Wearing all the hats required to initiate a startup is tough in the best of situations. entrepreneur manage startup stress workload
Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 30, 2015
Serious entrepreneurs know that, but too many “wannabes” still fall for that elusive get-rich-quick scheme with no risk. As an active Angel investor, I still hear entrepreneurs asserting large opportunities with minimal risk and no competition.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 12, 2014
One of the most frequent questions I get as a mentor to entrepreneurs is “How do I find the money to start my business?” These are tough for a first-time entrepreneur. Trade equity or services for startup help. Join a startup incubator or accelerator.
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Thus the top priority of every entrepreneur who wants funding should be to build and highlight their “dream team” of co-founders, executives and advisers, to attract the biggest and best investors. Solo entrepreneurs rarely find an investor. dream team entrepreneur investor startup
Gust
DECEMBER 7, 2014
In my experience, that’s actually the worst way to start, for reasons I will outline here, and also the least common way, according to an authoritative survey of new startups. Eighty percent of new entrepreneurs use this approach, with only six percent using investor funding.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 12, 2014
The last thing a new entrepreneur wants to think about for a new startup is how it will end. Startups with no exit planned will minimize investor returns. Most entrepreneurs like the startup role, but not the big-company role. You can kick-off your next startup.
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 5, 2017
Most people agree that entrepreneurs have to think differently and take risks to have much chance of building a successful business. In the classic book “ The Entrepreneur Mind ,” from serial entrepreneur Kevin D. Great entrepreneurs aren’t interested in being bosses at all.
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 25, 2016
Every new entrepreneur who has not spent years in corporate life has the advantage of an unbiased look at business opportunities, but at the same time has the disadvantage of missing critical business experiences that can cost them dearly in their first startup venture.
Agile VC
JUNE 17, 2015
I’ve observed what may be an emerging trend, at least in some startups, that I find somewhat unsettling. But I think it’s important to discuss, particularly given today’s heady environment for startups. The post Playing Startup appeared first on AGILEVC
View from Seed
JUNE 17, 2015
I’ve observed what may be an emerging trend, at least in some startups, that I find somewhat unsettling. But I think it’s important to discuss, particularly given today’s heady environment for startups. But I’ve witnessed more and more “playing startup” in recent months.
YFS Magazine
JUNE 21, 2016
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Gust
DECEMBER 14, 2014
When entrepreneurs come to me with that “million dollar idea,” I have to tell them that an idea alone is really worth nothing. Execution is making things happen, and for startups it usually means making change happen, which is even more difficult. TED Conference image via Wikipedia.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 23, 2017
Moore titled “ Crossing the Chasm ,” but most entrepreneurs have no idea how it relates to them. Most investors and startup professionals expand this concept of focus to apply to key issues of every aspect of strategic and tactical planning in a startup.
Both Sides of the Table
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” This sentiment is probably familiar to many entrepreneurs and it must certainly resonates with anybody who suspects he or she has ADD. It was called “ Delivered from Distraction ” and it outlines many successful executives with ADD and in particular some famous entrepreneurs. ” So as I realized that ADD is a trait found in many successful CEO and entrepreneurs and that it has this creative benefit I started to feel better and look at how to improve my life.
Feld Thoughts
JULY 13, 2017
What struck me was your point about the gap between expectations in the role of CEO or startup founder, or investor – and the reality of depressive events/emotions that are often present – but no one gets to expose or relinquish. I used to *hate* seeing people around town or whatever because they’d ask “how’s the startup going?” The post The Loneliness of an Entrepreneur appeared first on Feld Thoughts.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
Aspiring entrepreneurs often ask me what to do first when starting a business. Instead, entrepreneurs need to focus first on execution disciplines and timing. Your credibility as an entrepreneur is at stake. For investors, it’s all about confidence in the entrepreneur.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 29, 2015
In today’s fast moving world of business startups, learning trumps knowing every time. With my focus on startups, I can translate very easily how her points lead to more innovation even in the entrepreneurial environment: Maintain an unencumbered mind.
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 23, 2013
There is so much written these days about how to attract investors that most entrepreneurs “assume” they need funding, and don’t even consider a plan for “bootstrapping,” or self-financing their startup. General startup expenses are beyond your means.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 18, 2016
It seems like every entrepreneur I meet these days is quick to proclaim themselves a visionary, expecting that will give more credibility to their startup idea, and improve their odds with investors. cofounder entrepreneur execution startup visionary
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
An entrepreneur is literally “one who creates a new business.” It allows entrepreneurs to challenge what is already “known” to extrapolate that to an original idea. That’s really the best indication of a true entrepreneur.
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 26, 2013
Since the recent recession, and at least partially sparked by it, I’m seeing a real resurgence of entrepreneurial spirit, and more startup activity than ever before. Thus a record number of entrepreneurs (and employees) are getting rich. Women are a growing force as entrepreneurs.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 3, 2015
Entrepreneurship is all about leading – leading customers to a new product or service, leading a startup team to peak performance, and leading a new business to the market opportunity, while providing maximum return to stakeholders. business entrepreneur leadership practice startup
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 21, 2014
When entrepreneurs come to me with that “million dollar idea,” I have to tell them that an idea alone is really worth nothing. Execution is making things happen, and for startups it usually means making change happen, which is even more difficult. entrepreneur execution focus startup
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 17, 2015
In my years of working with entrepreneurs, I have heard many times the promise that their new idea will create the next Amazon or Apple, but I rarely hear the more important promise that the founder will practice all the good habits of winning entrepreneurs like Jeff Bezos and Steve Jobs.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 12, 2017
People who get stressed managing their own lives don’t make good entrepreneurs. That’s why Fortune 500 executives usually don’t survive as startup CEOs. You need a thick skin to be an entrepreneur. entrepreneur personality startup stressed
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 1, 2015
Image via Flickr by Jupiter Labs Many first-time entrepreneurs find themselves unable to bootstrap their startups, and also unable to find early funding at the venture capital level or even with angel investors. Tie re-payments to revenue growth in the startup.
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 21, 2016
I usually tell people that everything I learned about being an entrepreneur I learned by F’ing up at my first company. Continue reading on Medium
Feld Thoughts
JULY 17, 2013
As I continue to talk about Startup Communities , I say over and over and over again that the leaders have to be entrepreneurs. Everyone else – who I call the “feeders” (government, university, non-profits, big companies, VCs, angel investors) – have an important role, but the leaders must be entrepreneurs. I was interviewed recently in MIT Technology Review in an article titled It’s Up to You, Entrepreneurs.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 18, 2014
I see more and more entrepreneurs who seem to have everything going for them – vision, motivation, passion, even a good business plan, product, and money, and yet they can’t close customers. It’s time for a new startup model. How far behind is your startup?
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MAY 7, 2013
It’s now clear to me that not building that crawling technology early on was one of the reasons our startup succeeded. Many Startups Take the “Manual-First” Startup Approach. I know because Yipit was one of the first startups to use AngelList to raise funding.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 9, 2015
Every so often a promising entrepreneur seems to freeze in the oncoming headlights and gets run over by his competition. These points may sound obvious, but the process is certainly contrary to the popular “shoot from the hip” approach that is practiced by some entrepreneurs.
Taffy Williams
AUGUST 30, 2013
Entrepreneurs have dreams. The difference is that the entrepreneurs buy a ticket to play. You can also find him in the group Startup Group on Linkedin. entrepreneur Startup leadership
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 14, 2014
The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Join a startup incubator.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
Even though I love technology, I always cringe when an entrepreneur starts his investor pitch to me by touting his new technology. I chastise these startups to highlight the solution created by the technology, rather than highlighting the technology.
YFS Magazine
OCTOBER 17, 2016
It is enough of a struggle to grow a company. The last thing you need is to manage HR functions by pen and paper and/or face stiff government penalties if you get it wrong. Grow Human Capital company culture hiring employees HR human resources
Blogtrepreneur | Entrepreneur Blog
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