Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
The market was down considerably with public valuations down 53–79% across the four sectors we were reviewing (it is since down even further). ==> Aside, we also have a NEW LA-based partner I’m thrilled to announce: Nick Kim. Probably not and 10x (May 2022) seems more in line with the historical trend (actually 10x is still high).
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 30, 2022
As a potential investor, I always think of the high rate of failure of disruptive technologies, due to the longer learning curve of customers, infrastructure change consistently required, and higher marketing costs. Define realistic metrics to keep track of progress. You need metrics to incentivize the right team behaviors.
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Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 19, 2022
In my experience, the good news is that everyone is becoming more and more comfortable with relationships via the new media and technology. Maximize online referrals and positive service reviews. I still find too many service organizations that ignore or discount online reviews and satisfaction surveys.
Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 11, 2022
And then in the late 90’s money crept in, swept in to town by public markets, instant wealth and an absurd sky-rocketing of valuations based on no reasonable metrics. Almost no financings, many VCs and tech startups cratered for the second time in less than a decade following the dot com bursting. I am having fun again.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 1, 2022
Technology, competitors, and customers are changing every day, so the “ tried and trusted ” ways you do things need to be reviewed and updated regularly. Put metrics in place to track decision results. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 5/17/2022. Accept change as a way of life in achieving success.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 24, 2022
If you think it’s hard to get the technical systems to talk to each other, I have found that it’s even harder to bridge the gulf between the various professionals who interpret them. You must have a strong Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) with a clear strategy for spending, and metrics to gauge results.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
For example, even though Mark Zuckerberg built Facebook as an innovative product, most experts believe it was successful due to his relationship with Peter Thiel and other top VCs that he convinced to invest early. Using metrics to measure results and commitments. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 11/16/2022.
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