Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The best leaders selectively forget the past, and are constantly on the lookout for the future’s raw material of new ideas. To do this, leaders must eliminate the noise of obsolete ideas and activities, by creating protective structures, including dedicated teams focused on innovation. Both are always recommended.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Most aspiring entrepreneurs are convinced that the strength of their initial idea somehow defines them as a leader, as well as the success potential of their derivative business. It takes leadership ability, as well as a good idea, to make a successful entrepreneur, and great leaders evolve from key leadership decisions along the way.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 28, 2023

This is counter to the traditional business premise of “control,” so many companies are still pushing back. I share her view of the ten key elements of the basic framework and vocabulary of open information sharing and open decision making: Explaining: creating buy-in. Updating: capturing knowledge and actions.

Social Media 112

Social Media Media Software Review Social Network 112

TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

This probably isn’t news to developers, but it was news to me when I found out many tech companies still use slave-master language. GitHub talked about making these changes as early as June, when CEO Nat Friedman tweeted that it was something the company was already working on. You can sign up here.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2022

Here is my summary of the ten top creativity mistakes we both still see too often: Criticize any new idea or employee suggestion. A natural human reaction to any new idea is to point out potential weaknesses. New ideas tend to not be fully thought through, so it is easy to reject them as ‘bad.’

Ideas 111

Ideas Framework Summary Organization 111

socalTECH

JANUARY 29, 2020

This week, Los Angeles-based Crosscut Ventures announced a brand new effort to provide health and wellness to the founders of companies it invests in, helping those founders with well being, mental health, stress management, coaching, and leadership development. That's the framework we've build with Evolution.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Most aspiring entrepreneurs are convinced that the strength of their initial idea somehow defines them as a leader, as well as the success potential of their derivative business. It takes leadership ability, as well as a good idea, to make a successful entrepreneur, and great leaders evolve from key leadership decisions along the way.

Entrepreneur 122

Entrepreneur Ideas Framework Press 122

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2022

Probably the most recognized design thinking business leader was Steve Jobs at Apple, as he drove the company from personal computers to new markets, including the iPhone and iPad. Using design thinking as a framework not only increases your ability to listen, but also develops your inquiry and conflict resolution skills.

Design 106

Design Coach Ideas Organization 106

Berkonomics

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Authors Jeanne Liedtka and Tim Oglivie have created a framework for creation of a new product or service – one worth spending at least a cycle of time for review. Can we rapid prototype this idea into a product and try it out on potential customers? Prototype – build a representation of one or more of the ideas to show to others.

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Design Framework Ideas Custom 120

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 4, 2019

In fact, some very innovative individuals, known as ‘idea people’ or inventors, often end up creating the most dysfunctional teams. Innovation is not all about coming up with new ideas. Generate ideas. This requires divergent thinking, with the strengths of every team member, to generate as many ideas as possible.

Ideas 97

Ideas Framework Satisfaction Entrepreneur 97

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 17, 2021

In an eye-opening Franklin Covey study, respondents indicated that 40 percent of their time was being spent on things that were not important to them or their companies. That means identifying the few most important roles you play in the startup right now, giving a framework for balance, motivation, and fulfillment.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2021

Many entrepreneurs are paranoid about the partnership approach, and think that M&A is only an alternative for large companies who are flush with cash. In every startup, as well as in mature companies, there is no substitute for constantly maintaining a pipeline of alternatives. Both of these qualms are wrong and shortsighted.

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InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

The toughest aspect of such opportunities is weaning your company off these “bad profits” and focusing on opportunities that may not have an immediate payoff, but will drive long-term enterprise value. Yet, like container shipping tycoon Malcom McLean , Bezos felt that his idea was so “obvious and compelling,” he had to take the leap.

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Tips Framework Metrics Cloud Computing 223

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Here is my summary of the ten top creativity mistakes we both still see too often: Criticize any new idea or employee suggestion. A natural human reaction to any new idea is to point out potential weaknesses. New ideas tend to not be fully thought through, so it is easy to reject them as ‘bad.’

Ideas 94

Ideas Framework Summary Organization 94

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Where did the idea for the company come from? Samantha Lurey: This is actually my third company. My last company was a consulting firm, which was on the Inc. I sold that company in 2011, and then used the proceeds to start Go Trexx. Those experiences really sparked in me that the idea that this can be done better.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2016

In fact, some very innovative individuals, known as ‘idea people’ or inventors, often end up creating the most dysfunctional teams. Innovation is not all about coming up with new ideas. Generate ideas. This requires divergent thinking, with the strengths of every team member, to generate as many ideas as possible.

Ideas 97

Ideas Framework Entrepreneur Satisfaction 97

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2022

With no competitive advantage, startups with new ideas gaining traction are never feared, and are usually eaten for lunch as sleeping giants wake up. Talent – Every startup needs talents to give the company value. The jungle framework is a great one to set the right perspective. If you want to mate.

Startup 112

Startup News Framework IBM 112

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 14, 2010

Large companies and small guard scarce resources while preparing to surge at the first sign of recovery. Gain tools, frameworks and perspective to help you through the process. Test your ideas with angel investors who may help in the process. Tuesday, April 20, 2010 -- Positioning for Uncertain Times. The balance is tough.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2016

The best leaders selectively forget the past, and are constantly on the lookout for the future’s raw material of new ideas. To do this, leaders must eliminate the noise of obsolete ideas and activities, by creating protective structures, including dedicated teams focused on innovation. Both are always recommended.

Framework 59

Framework Competition Ideas IBM 59

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Probably the most recognized design thinking business leader was Steve Jobs at Apple, as he drove the company from personal computers to new markets, including the iPhone and iPad. Using design thinking as a framework not only increases your ability to listen, but also develops your inquiry and conflict resolution skills.

Design 97

Design Coach Ideas Framework 97

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 22, 2018

This is counter to the traditional business premise of “control,” so many companies are still pushing back. I share her view of the ten key elements of the basic framework and vocabulary of open information sharing and open decision making: Explaining: creating buy-in. Updating: capturing knowledge and actions.

Software Review 92

Software Review Social Media Social Network Technical Review 92

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 17, 2016

It is a hugely compelling show because Zakaria covers world issues that will affect all of us in ways that are accessible and with frameworks for processing disparate information. ” The idea is that teams that allow everybody to speak, allow dissent, encourage safe discussions where it’s ok to be wrong – succeed more.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 5, 2015

Most aspiring entrepreneurs are convinced that the strength of their initial idea somehow defines them as a leader, as well as the success potential of their derivative business. It takes leadership ability, as well as a good idea, to make a successful entrepreneur, and great leaders evolve from key leadership decisions along the way.

Entrepreneur 103

Entrepreneur Ideas Framework Press 103

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 28, 2018

Most aspiring entrepreneurs are convinced that the strength of their initial idea somehow defines them as a leader, as well as the success potential of their derivative business. It takes leadership ability, as well as a good idea, to make a successful entrepreneur, and great leaders evolve from key leadership decisions along the way.

Ideas 66

Ideas Entrepreneur Framework Metrics 66

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 1, 2014

Most aspiring entrepreneurs are convinced that the strength of their initial idea somehow defines them as a leader, as well as the success potential of their derivative business. It takes leadership ability, as well as a good idea, to make a successful entrepreneur, and great leaders evolve from key leadership decisions along the way.

Entrepreneur 111

Entrepreneur Ideas Framework Press 111

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2013

In fact, some very innovative individuals, known as ‘idea people’ or inventors, often end up creating the most dysfunctional teams. Innovation is not all about coming up with new ideas. Generate ideas. This requires divergent thinking, with the strengths of every team member, to generate as many ideas as possible.

Entrepreneur 104

Entrepreneur Ideas Framework Satisfaction 104

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

This is counter to the traditional business premise of “control,” so many companies are still pushing back. I share her view of the ten key elements of the basic framework and vocabulary of open information sharing and open decision making: Explaining: creating buy-in. Updating: capturing knowledge and actions.

Software Review 90

Software Review Social Media Social Network Technical Review 90

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

" In this case, he had a pretty compelling idea, had very little money, and didn't have the capacity himself to build it. Have a rough idea of what you are looking for in terms of talent. Some places you can find programmers locally: In your company or other companies. Ask around for ideas on where they hang out.

Guide 349

Guide Startup Mobile Framework 349

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 13, 2012

In fact, some very innovative individuals, known as ‘idea people’ or inventors, often end up creating the most dysfunctional teams. Innovation is not all about coming up with new ideas. Generate ideas. This requires divergent thinking, with the strengths of every team member, to generate as many ideas as possible.

Startup 101

Startup Ideas Framework Entrepreneur 101

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 28, 2010

Years ago I was working in England and I worked for a very big company – Accenture. Anyway, I spent the first part of my career consulting for large companies. McKinsey had their “ 7S framework &# and BCG had the “ BCG Matrix &# with cash cows, dogs, stars and question marks. Stand for high quality.

Startup 378

Startup Framework Slides Coach 378

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

Here is my summary of the ten top creativity mistakes we both still see too often: Criticize any new idea or employee suggestion. A natural human reaction to any new idea is to point out potential weaknesses. New ideas tend to not be fully thought through, so it is easy to reject them as ‘bad.’

Ideas 56

Ideas Framework Summary Organization 56

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

" In this case, he had a pretty compelling idea, had very little money, and didn't have the capacity himself to build it. Have a rough idea of what you are looking for in terms of talent. Some places you can find programmers locally: In your company or other companies. Ask around for ideas on where they hang out.

Guide 296

Guide Startup Mobile Framework 296

socalTECH

APRIL 26, 2011

Craig has recently uncloaked his stealth startup, BetterWorks (www.betterworks.com), focused on helping companies to manage and offer fringe benefits to their employees. What we're giving companies, is a platform to create, manage, and measure perks for all of their employees. Beyond that, it's really about real time recognition.

Startup 216

Startup Technical Review Software Review Platform 216

socalTECH

JUNE 15, 2017

The company recently raised $8M in a funding from Evolution Media, Aspect Ventures, Upfront Ventures, as well as a long list of angels. How did you start the company? I spent a lot of time with companies like Kickstarter, Twitter, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Youtube to understand what these platforms were giving to creators.

Startup 140

Startup Content Metrics Platform 140

InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

A mis-hire at the outset of your company can irreversibly alter the trajectory of your corporate culture. Some people are internally focused, and if they reach critical mass, they can tip the whole company.”. The most junior person in the company can win an argument with the most senior person with regard to a fact-based decision.

Tips 279

Tips Startup Framework Custom 279

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 24, 2019

With no competitive advantage, startups with new ideas gaining traction are never feared, and are usually eaten for lunch as sleeping giants wake up. Talent – Every startup needs talents to give the company value. The jungle framework is a great one to set the right perspective. If you want to mate.

Startup 94

Startup News Framework IBM 94

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2012

It seems to be an accepted fact these days that big companies normally innovate by buying a startup with innovative products, rather than focusing on in-house innovations. This mantra is complemented by a framework known as the five M’s, which are five key principles for unleashing creativity in any environment: Mood. Measurement.

Case Study 101

Case Study Ideas Framework Entrepreneur 101