View from Seed

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Together, we’ve co-invested and competed, commiserated and celebrated. I was energized by their proven track record of investing in underrepresented founders as well as their awareness and commitment to doing more to support founders with non-traditional backgrounds.

North America 156

North America San Francisco Cap Table Cofounder 156

View from Seed

MARCH 1, 2016

Who better to advocate for the capability of the disabled than Keller, who not only triumphed and demonstrated communication competency, but a mastery of all forms of communication? Stuart Butterfield had a vision for a non-violent MMO, and founded Tiny Speck to bring that vision to life. What makes you so special?” Be the Kudzu.

Founder 120

Founder Technical Review Cofounder Non-Compete 120

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

It’s the one thing I miss having switched from player to manager – I love the joy of winning and of competing. I also made several trips to New York & Boston. I’m dropping everything non-portfolio related in the next few weeks and setting my sights on righting my wrong. They’re competitive.

China 333

China Silicon Valley Software Review Technical Review 333

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

It’s the one thing I miss having switched from player to manager – I love the joy of winning and of competing. I also made several trips to New York & Boston. I’m dropping everything non-portfolio related in the next few weeks and setting my sights on righting my wrong. They’re competitive.

China 328

China Silicon Valley Software Review Technical Review 328

ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Alexandra Waldman, Co-Founder and CEO of Universal Standard told me about this non-traditional approach: “ We wanted to create a much more personal experience. We will dedicate certain areas to host certain initiatives, work with young talent in and around New York, and also collaborate with local initiatives and other parties.

eCommerce 155

eCommerce Cofounder Community Channel 155

David Teten

MARCH 31, 2012

city, addressing what former New York City school system Chancellor Joel Klein called the failure of American schools. Governance is clearly not a core competency of the US; it’s time we outsourced governance to those who do it better than we do. In addition, we are taking over the school system of a mid-size U.S.

Government 154

Government Singapore New York City Non-Compete 154

Scott Edward Walker

MAY 22, 2015

Accordingly, prior to the execution of an LOI is when the seller wants to create a competitive environment and have prospective buyers compete on price and terms. Tip #3 – Include a “Non-Reliance” Provision in the Acquisition Agreement. outside the four corners of the acquisition agreement.

Technical Review 40

Technical Review Entrepreneur Non-Compete Acquisition 40

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

Maybe you have an MBA and complete the Saturday edition of the New York Times crossword in one sitting. But to become a more effective learner, you’ll have to train your brain to be emotionally non-defensive. They’ll have to rely on their ability to learn and innovate in order to compete. Edward D.

Non-Compete 100

Non-Compete Developer New York Technology 100

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

In the United States alone, over 1,400 organizations – including top universities, non-profit organizations, startups, government agencies and corporate sponsors – will host Global Entrepreneurship Week events, Nov. 14 – 20, 2011.

Global 167

Global Non-Compete United States New York 167

View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

New York City is a tremendous place to be an entrepreneur. New York, it was an adult portion. Titans of industry whose buildings dominant the city skyline and who’s omnipresence has helped make New York the lasting power that it is help cement a layer of the city in reality. It was an adult dose.

New York City 120

New York City New York Entrepreneur Seed Stage 120

View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

New York City is a tremendous place to be an entrepreneur. New York, it was an adult portion. Titans of industry whose buildings dominant the city skyline and who’s omnipresence has helped make New York the lasting power that it is help cement a layer of the city in reality. It was an adult dose.

New York City 120

New York City New York Entrepreneur Seed Stage 120

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. Leadership Abilities Are A Must It’s natural to want a tech savvy and competent CTO. Colin Wright , Ebookling. Jesse Davis , Entrustet. There is a difference.

CTO Hire 73

CTO Hire Fractional CTO CTO Technical Review 73

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

It covers all employers, whether unionized or not, that meet a certain threshold of interstate commerce activity, and provides even non-union employees rights to certain “concerted, protected activities.” Employers should have all workers who have access to confidential information and trade secrets sign non–disclosure agreements or NDAs.

Non-disclosure Agreement 100

Non-disclosure Agreement Non-Compete United States Employee 100

David Teten

AUGUST 8, 2011

Fred is not a fan and argues that evaluating and aiding early-stage companies is not a core competency of government organizations. o New York Grant Watch. A few weeks ago, Fred Wilson discussed the role of government grants in helping launch tech companies. We find it hard to disagree with Fred’s point of view.

Government 144

Government Southern California SBIR Non-Compete 144

mashable.com

OCTOBER 27, 2010

When you’re working with a freelance or contract developer, make sure you have all your paperwork — from non-disclosure agreements to invoices and beyond — signed and sealed early in the process. TheyMakeApps.com is a good resource if you’re looking for a competent mobile dev agency.

Small Business 104

Small Business Technical Review Social Media Software Review 104

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2013

Adopt the B-Corp as a new conscious business model. To more strongly support startups who want to give top priority to socially conscious solutions, eleven states, including New York and California, have passed legislation allowing incorporation as a Benefit Corporation (B-Corp). Other states are close behind in this effort.

Government 249

Government Non-Compete Angel Investor California 249

Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 10, 2019

here in New York City, and I have always been very hands on, and therefore I sometimes operate with the notion that things will not go perfect unless I do them. So for the coming year, I have as my main goal to let go and trust that my wonderful, and very competent staff will be able to deliver the same level of quality that I would.

Entrepreneur 126

Entrepreneur Security SEO Community 126

Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 28, 2008

Its different from selling a product, because it is not part of our regular business practice, is not something that relates to our core competence, and tends not to happen in a repeatable and scalable way. Ill exclude those non- lean startups who basically exist for the purpose of raising bigger and bigger sums of money.

San Francisco 128

San Francisco Lean Continuous Deployment DC 128

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

For young entrepreneurs creating a new corporate culture from the ground up (as well as for already-established organizations), providing employees with opportunities to form micro communities outside of the workplace may help combat loneliness inside the office.

Community 100

Community Afghanistan New York City Georgia 100

www.joelonsoftware.com

MARCH 24, 2010

Wanted: High Frequency Performance Operations Specialist at Two Sigma Investments (New York, New York United States). They determine the general direction of the company and set the short-term and long-term financial and non-financial objectives of the company." File a CV and let the great jobs come to you!

Software Review 48

Software Review Stock Options Salary Technical Review 48

Up and Running

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Like Chef , it also offers an interesting look at how social and new media have helped independent artists/entrepreneurs compete with entrenched businesses that have deeper pockets. Based on the New York Times bestselling memoir, Wild (starring Reese Witherspoon) is a great story that demonstrates lean planning in action.

Entrepreneur 157

Entrepreneur Non-Compete New York Mexico 157

Occam's Razor

MAY 4, 2010

New York Times article.] If you want to understand the clickstream data for any website you could go to Compete (here's ESPN's data , or this blog's ). Focus on the obvious, and the non-obvious. I log into Compete and Trends and get some data about clickstream. A very nice suggestion.

Web 112

Web Non-Compete Analytics SEO 112

Up and Running

JULY 11, 2014

Watsi - the first non-profit to receive venture backing from Y Combinator. Citi bike - a bicycle sharing company based in and serving New York City. It makes getting places easier and more affordable for many New Yorkers without cars and is a sustainable approach to transport. They prove there is demand.

Startup 80

Startup Silicon Valley Cofounder Non-Compete 80

mashable.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

You can minimize risk by performing due diligence when selecting a company or individual to work with, clearly defining the project scope, expectations and milestones in any development contracts, and allocating enough money to hire competent developers.

Software Developers 79

Software Developers Software Development Software Review Software 79

www.drowningamerican.com

JUNE 22, 2012

Our application tool will be free and will immediately compete with Peterson’s, Kaplan, Princeton Review, and other smaller players. In the longer term we will compete with social networks and online advertising. We are a startup and this is essential (and non-negotiable). We are implementing the innovative web 2.0 – Dev.

Sweat Equity 40

Sweat Equity Equity Hiring Technical Review 40

Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 8, 2019

here in New York City, and I have always been very hands on, and therefore I sometimes operate with the notion that things will not go perfect unless I do them. So for the coming year, I have as my main goal to let go and trust that my wonderful, and very competent staff will be able to deliver the same level of quality that I would.

Entrepreneur 62

Entrepreneur Security SEO Community 62

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2021

In addition, they’re fiercely competing with every other burgeoning business that is vying for the same funding, compounding the obstacles they face when trying to grow their business. Instead, they are usually earmarked for businesses that have a philanthropic angle, such as a non-profit or charitable company.

Security 92

Security Finance Angel Investor Incubator 92

Startup Lessons Learned

AUGUST 8, 2009

When we became a standalone network, it didnt matter how easy it was to add new networks, since we never did. Worse of all, the plaintext codes we were used to sending were considered non-authoritative, since they could be pulled off a third-party network. Labels: product development 5comments: new york web development company said.

Software Review 87

Software Review Design Software San Francisco 87

www.huffingtonpost.com

MAY 10, 2011

To sum up, heres what I would do again as a non-technical founder looking for a technical co-founder or CTO. She, like Yishan, balances very high intelligence with emotional strength, and her drive and love for the idea of a design community changing the design world make her a great fit with our culture. ­om migrated off Drupal.

CTO 43

CTO CTO Hire PHP Cofounder 43

Ben's Blog

APRIL 7, 2021

A similar pattern exists for venture capital funding: In 2020, just three regions — the Bay Area, New York, and Massachusetts — accounted for 70%+ of total venture funding in the U.S. In fact, the enforceability of non-competes in Massachusetts has been cited as one key contributor to the rise of Silicon Valley compared to Boston.

Silicon Valley 36

Silicon Valley Non-Compete San Francisco Government 36

Austin Startup

MARCH 7, 2021

Texas exported more than California and New York combined in 2019. Only California and New York have a few more, and maybe not for long. In 2019 and 2020, we saw hundreds of millions of dollars in non-dilutive funding go to Texas startups, most of which had never worked with the government before. trillion in 2020.

Texas 90

Texas San Antonio Houston Dallas 90

Up and Running

DECEMBER 16, 2014

Jennefer Witter is the CEO and founder of The Boreland Group, which is a certified, woman-owned public relations agency in New York City. In October, Jennefer published her new book, “The Little Book of Big PR; 100-plus Quick Tips to get your Small Business Noticed.” We’ve gotten him in the “New York Times.”

Public Relations 117

Public Relations Small Business PR Entrepreneur 117

YoungUpstarts

JULY 23, 2014

On May 7, 1947, Levitt & Sons announced their first rental homes in Levittown, New York. This trend is playing out in the world of payment gateways, where providers (like my company BlueSnap) compete to help customers reach the maximum number of markets as efficiently as possible. By Ralph Dangelmaier, CEO of BlueSnap.

Software 248

Software eCommerce Software Developers Software Development 248

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Restrictive limited-license states like Nevada, Florida, and New York have become more attractive to already licensed owners, and newer businesses would likely have to buy an existing license. As laws have changed, the legalized marijuana playing field has changed as well. Design and build your grow space with an eye to sustainability.

Business Plan 72

Business Plan Harvest Oregon Nevada 72

Scott Edward Walker

APRIL 16, 2014

From the seller’s perspective, the first step in connection with the sale of his company is the negotiation and execution of a confidentiality agreement (sometimes referred to as a “non-disclosure agreement” or an “NDA”) with the potential buyer. on a need-to-know basis.

Non-disclosure Agreement 101

Non-disclosure Agreement Acquisition New York City Non-Compete 101

Startup Lessons Learned

APRIL 14, 2009

This approach is fundamentally non-scalable. This is why companies often get out-competed by former employees (Palm vs Handspring to name just one), even though the upstart lacks all of the familiar resources, tools, processes, and support they used to have. They are closing orders. They are gaining valuable customer data.

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Customer San Francisco Lean Hockey Stick 167

View from Seed

MARCH 8, 2016

Jesse Derris is the founder and CEO of Derris & Company , a PR, branding, and communications firm based in New York. If you’re a price brand, then that’s your core competency—you offer a price benefit to the market. His firm has worked with companies like Warby Parker, lululemon, Oscar, and more.

Seed Stage 120

Seed Stage Conversion Startup PR 120