Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

In fact, I often have to tell aspiring entrepreneurs that their inventions have zero value, at least not until they are put in the context of a business plan, with qualified people committed to executing the plan. Early-stage ideas fall in the same category. Don’t get me wrong. The million dollars will come in due time.

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Launched by Karen Rodgers O’Neil, a longtime marketing executive, and Daniel Perrone, a serial entrepreneur and technology executive whose previous company, BroadMap, was acquired by Apple; The Shed hopes to take the rental model that Home Depot has turned into a billion dollar business line and take it to the masses.

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TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

There is more than $250 billion spent per year across roughly 3 million businesses in the salon and spa category, according to data provided by the company. And it’s a way to provide more tools to entrepreneurs that often fall outside of the traditional sweet spot for banks and other lenders, Danna said. million in funding.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 30, 2010

Otherwise, grab a cup ‘o coffee … Clicking on any graph below will take you to that article. My advice to entrepreneurs was and is “ when the hors d’oeuvres tray is being passed take two ” (e.g. raise money now to weather any storms). Either won’t bode well for angels if they’re also hurting on non tech investments.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 25, 2012

You have probably heard plenty of times that being an entrepreneur is a risky business, and investors talk all the time about reducing the risk. Here is my own priority list of key risk drivers that every entrepreneur and every investor should evaluate and minimize in starting a business: Team experience and depth risk.

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InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared on PandoDaily. Entrepreneurs seeking funding should emulate Addie''s efficient and focused pursuit of perfection. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! Is One Line Enough? no hits, no errors, no runs). One-liners.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 23, 2021

The sheer number of entrants in the category — and the capital they’ve raised — points to the opportunity for several winners if companies can walk the tightrope balancing cost at scale and quality replacements for free range food. Early Stage is the premier ‘how-to’ event for startup entrepreneurs and investors.

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InfoChachkie

AUGUST 8, 2011

If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! In business, such players are analogous to serial entrepreneurs. If you find a market niche or product category in which you are dominant, you must make the necessary financial bets to help you maximize the return from such opportunities.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 4, 2013

Because entrepreneurs often went to lawyers at their earliest stages to get their company registration done. Entrepreneurial lawyers like Don Lee , Dave Young or Ted Wang are good at sussing out which entrepreneurs are high potential. I asked for intro’s from entrepreneur friends. I spent time on college campuses.

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 23, 2019

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. However, the adjective “electric” was eventually dropped when all the devices in a product category utilized the technology. However, the adjective “electric” was eventually dropped when all the devices in a product category utilized the technology.

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InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. Whenever a VC assesses a potential investment opportunity, they attempt to match the entrepreneur(s), their solution, and intended markets with a pattern they have previously encountered. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles!

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 17, 2011

I review these, as well as contribute entries occasionally for entrepreneurs and startups. One of my favorites in this category is MyAlltop , run by a well-known name with entrepreneurs, Guy Kawasaki. Blog aggregators. You might even get personalized answers to business questions (try me on @ StartupPro ). Bookmark favorites.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

It’s what life was like as an entrepreneur. But this is nothing like the stress of being an entrepreneur. What’s it really like being an entrepreneur? You probably follow some high-profile entrepreneurs on Instagram and Twitter and see conference pictures of them in Davos, Mexico, Monaco or wherever.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 4, 2013

Because entrepreneurs often went to lawyers at their earliest stages to get their company registration done. Entrepreneurial lawyers like Don Lee , Dave Young or Ted Wang are good at sussing out which entrepreneurs are high potential. I asked for intro’s from entrepreneur friends. I spent time on college campuses.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 24, 2010

I wrote the following answer: “I have always believed that UGC (user generated content) website users fall into three categories that follow the 1/9/90 rule. They deliver real value to you because however you choose to monetize lurkers will always be your largest category.&#. But perhaps the lurker category is smaller.

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InfoChachkie

JULY 26, 2010

Entrepreneurs can emulate de la Guerra’s strategy and make their adVenture appear far larger than reality and thus increasing its influence and market reach while discouraging competitive threats by creating an industry alliance. free weekly Infochachkie articles! This last category proved to be especially lucrative. Road Rules.

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InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 15, 2012

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. One the most frequent questions asked of me by entrepreneurs is, "How can I become a Venture Capitalist?" The inquiry is common because being a VC is (to an entrepreneur, at least) a sexy job. In contrast, an Angel Investor is someone who invests their own capital.

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InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 5, 2015

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! My response is typically, “What I think of your idea is irrelevant.

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InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

free weekly Infochachkie articles! “We’re focusing now on re-disrupting categories that moved early online, but in some ways, have been freeze-dried since then. And then with Schwab, who was just a small, discount broker when I joined them and we rose to dominant market share in three categories in brokerage.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 24, 2016

Now here is the important thing for you to understand — many of my target customers — entrepreneurs between ages 21–35 — are on Snapchat! Today we have all of my past videos with categories so you can more easily explore topics like: fund raising, HR, VC advice, negotiations, sales, marketing, etc. Snapchat is faster and easier.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

In fact, I often have to tell aspiring entrepreneurs that their inventions have zero value, at least not until they are put in the context of a business plan, with qualified people committed to executing the plan. Early-stage ideas fall in the same category. Don’t get me wrong. The million dollars will come in due time.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 21, 2014

I’d like to do a few posts on what life looks like on the way up and perhaps how to keep your head on straight and avoid drinking your own Kool Aid because as I often advise entrepreneurs on irrational exuberance, “ In a strong wind even turkeys can fly.” Poorly implemented this category was the definition of shelfware.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 18, 2014

In fact, I often have to tell aspiring entrepreneurs that their inventions have zero value, at least not until they are put in the context of a business plan, with qualified people committed to executing the plan. Early-stage ideas fall in the same category. business entrepreneur idea invention startup value'

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 13, 2015

Entrepreneurs and startups often ask if they should select only social media for marketing, or stick with digital media, or just count on traditional media. According to a recent article in Entrepreneur , 94% of small and medium businesses (SMBs) now use social media as a marketing tool, and 81% use it to drive growth.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 14, 2014

I’m sure you’ve heard the meme that “email is dead” – if fact if you Google it you’ll find a long list of articles that will mislead you. Only naive people believe that but for inexperienced entrepreneurs you can be fooled into the narrative by the press who sometimes write stories without the actual data.

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InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

This article previously appeared in Forbes. Oprah Winfrey is one of the most successful entrepreneurs of her generation. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! From these, I collected 23 insightful missives of interest to aspiring entrepreneurs. We all stumble.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 17, 2010

I was recently interviewed for an article that appeared in Fast Company titled, “ Why you should start a business in LA.&# If you’re interested in the topic it’s worth a read, but I thought I’d elaborate on the topic since it comes up all the time. Entrepreneurs in LA spend a lot of time commuting up to the Valley.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 2, 2013

New entrepreneurs often seem to confuse viability with fundability. Other entrepreneurs skip just a couple of the elements outlined in my previous article, “ These 10 Key Elements Make a Business Plan Fundable. Investors know that entrepreneurs who start a business without a good written plan almost always fail.

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InfoChachkie

APRIL 9, 2012

These entrepreneurs do not risk everything, work outrageous hours and put themselves under extreme pressure because they want to. free weekly Infochachkie articles! If it were a decision to be an entrepreneur, then most right-minded individuals would decide to turn back when they encountered the first inevitable startup crises.

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SoCal Delicious

MAY 6, 2012

where entrepreneurs share their stories. 63 Los Angeles Entrepreneurs To Be Proud Of By mario on May 2, 2012 in Features , grid. Free Corporations For First-Time Entrepreneurs. Right now they’re setting up 500 free corporations for first time entrepreneurs. Here are 62 63 Los Angeles entrepreneurs we can be proud of.

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 8, 2010

The 10 Most Tempting Software Startup Categories - OnStartups , March 1, 2010 I’ve been in the software startup business for a long time. One thing I have found interesting is that amongst first-time software entrepreneurs, certain “patterns” of applications kept recurring. Not that it’s always a bad thing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2013

You have probably heard plenty of times that being an entrepreneur is a risky business, and investors talk all the time about reducing the risk. Here is my own priority list of key risk drivers that every entrepreneur and every investor should evaluate and minimize in starting a business: Team experience and depth risk. Marty Zwilling.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 1, 2010

Many firms do it in a way that can be more detrimental to entrepreneurs. I think the issue was mostly framed initially by Chris Dixon in his article The Problem with Taking Seed Money from Big VC s. I’ve done 4 seed investments in the past year and they are 100% referenceable. million is “follow on&# seed investment.

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InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! I mean, that''s what entrepreneurs do every day. But that''s what entrepreneurs do everyday. There''s no business category. Professional Winging It.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2016

In fact, I often have to tell aspiring entrepreneurs that their inventions have zero value, at least not until they are put in the context of a business plan, with qualified people committed to executing the plan. Early-stage ideas fall in the same category. Don’t get me wrong. The million dollars will come in due time.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 8, 2011

In previous articles, I’ve put some definition around the green and biotech investment categories, so I’ll try to do the same here for renewable energy. This is a broad category encompassing a variety of fuels produced from biological sources. Geothermal energy is produced by heat from sources below the Earth's surface.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 1, 2013

Entrepreneurs and startups often ask if they should use social media for marketing, digital media, or traditional media. According to a Harvard Business Review article , only 60% of companies today use social media at all, and only 12% of those feel that they are using it effectively. The tools and measurements are the same for both.

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