Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 14, 2011

One of the toughest and yet most important questions you will be asked by savvy potential startup investors is “What is your sustainable competitive advantage?” Yet many entrepreneurs, maybe in their passion for their new product, gloss over this one, or even announce that they have no competition. Strong focus and differentiation.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Networking to build and maintain positive relationships with the right people outside your company is something you can’t forget in the rush to get your new business going. Highlight the competitive edge you bring to the market. Proactively provide training and team member rotation. This is not a place for friends and family.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 25, 2020

The most common proposals I hear are for yet another social networking site ( 200 on Wikipedia ), or another dating site/app ( over 1500 in the USA ). Creating intellectual property, including patents, is the kay to long-term value and a sustainable competitive advantage. Training and coaching. Accountability.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2023

Great leaders provide opportunities and personal growth assignments that go far beyond conventional training programs. Measure by relationships as well as competitiveness. They know that former direct reports can become highly valuable members of their network, and new business partners as either rise to new major roles elsewhere.

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Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 23, 2013

The fitness professional network develops business tools that make it easier for fitness professionals to run their businesses and keep their clients engaged between training sessions. We knew there’s a better personal training experience to be had, so we set out to create one. We just found this hole in the fitness industry.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 13, 2022

That’s why so many startups plateau after gaining some initial traction, and are run over or acquired by their competition. Successful leaders model the intensity and energy that it takes to stay ahead competitively and meet ever more ambitious goals. Many entrepreneurs who are great thought leaders are unwilling to listen and network.

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Tech.Co

MAY 25, 2018

BlackTech Week was created in 2014, and in four short years, they’ve gained over 2700 participants, 150 speakers, and 3 pitch competitions. BlackTech Week was created by the leadership team from Code Fever to accelerate and support the innovation of black communities through training, networks and funding. “

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SoCal Tech Calendar

MARCH 28, 2012

You will learn about our annual Business Competition, an opportunity to accelerate your cleantech startup with expert training, national visibility and up to $250,000 of cash and services. Beyond great networking, the event will include a brief presentation about how you can get involved as a volunteer, mentor, judge or more.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Of course, previous successes provide more direct evidence of a network of the right people. From an investor perspective, understanding and acting early to establish a sustainable competitive advantage, and barrier to entry, is the best assurance of a financial return. Exudes integrity, humility, and stability.

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Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

The event is a 2-day training in.Net, HTML5, Windows 8, Asp.NET MVC and other Microsoft technologies. Speakers include Scott Hunger, a principal program Manager and Lead on the Azure Application and Platform Team; Richard Campbell, cofounder of Strangeloop Networks, Jeffrey Palermo, CIO of Headspring Systems and many more!

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 5, 2022

Many people believe their threshold is permanently set by family genetics, or cultural influences, but I believe anyone can train themselves to stay cool. After having assessed your environment, start healthy networking activities, such as lunch, with important people in your professional network on a weekly basis.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Great leaders provide opportunities and personal growth assignments that go far beyond conventional training programs. Measure by relationships as well as competitiveness. They know that former direct reports can become highly valuable members of their network, and new business partners as either rise to new major roles elsewhere.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

It takes a long immersion in the marketplace for someone to be a true insider, understand the subtleties of the competitive landscape, recognize the people who are true assets (independent of titles), and look through the propaganda of technical collateral and PR campaigns. You need a trained CFO to fill the financial gaps on your team.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 28, 2010

One of the toughest and yet most important questions you will be asked by savvy potential investors is “What is your sustainable competitive advantage?” Yet many entrepreneurs, maybe in their passion for their new product, gloss over this one, or even announce that they have no competition. Proven team with inside relationships.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The best of you train yourselves to show emotions sparingly and strategically, while the rest are convinced that emotions cannot be controlled , and are a function of culture and genetics. Find time in your work schedule for networking, working lunches, and business conferences, where you can test your ideas, learn, and generate support.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2012

I think these tough economic times and social networks have re-awakened consumers to the fact that there is more to a business transaction than price. Employee loyalty starts with good communication and training on their role, as well as how to better interact with customers. Loyalty works from the top down.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 3, 2022

At least, these professional networking events allow you to get out of the office and meet people who can help. Look for a merger or acquisition that will bring multiplier resources to your business, such as related successful products, a positive brand image, or a proven distribution network.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 19, 2010

Due in large part to the current economy and an ultra-competitive job market, a Gen-Y entrepreneurial tsunami is already upon us. Like you, an intern will wear multiple hats at a startup – amazing training at ground level for a young professional. That stereotype may be changing. Responsibility vs. Rut.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 4, 2023

I recall a good summary of how to motivate and train a team to accomplish this in the classic book, “ The Business of Creativity: How to Build the Right Team for Success ,” by Keith Granet. Encourage networking. It also helps to create office events for family members and local community groups.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 6, 2022

You may be able to train others to do the work you do, but they may not have your passion or unique quality. But the more you get involved with mentoring and training, the less time you have to enjoy the creative process. No one else can do the solution delivery like you can. Keeping your business small is the right answer for you.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 13, 2020

Of course, previous successes provide more direct evidence of a network of the right people. From an investor perspective, understanding and acting early to establish a sustainable competitive advantage, and barrier to entry, is the best assurance of a financial return. Exudes integrity, humility, and stability.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 21, 2023

Help your team generate team rituals and encourage networking. You can help them set goals, and you need to provide resources and access to training required. We all know that engaged employees are necessary but not sufficient to maximize growth and survive in this world of global competition and constant change.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

As an introvert myself, I remember worrying that I could never be comfortable giving a sales pitch, or networking to find clients. Yet I soon found that knowledge is power, and a little training and determination goes a long way toward removing the qualms. Actively expand your business networking activities.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 27, 2018

And a host of interesting companies in last mile have cropped up to give the Amazon ecosystem some competition, like two companies from the last Techstars LA class - Shipsi and PRZM. A certified executive coach, Anna works with her portfolio companies to build great teams, develop a sound strategy and create a strong network.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Due to this, seed rounds have become more competitive, with more expensive valuations and more oversubscribed rounds. Perdew earned a BS from the US Military Academy at, West Point and served in the US Army as a Military Intelligence Officer after he and completed Airborne and Ranger training. Since 2010, $6.3B READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 7, 2019

To me, that means treating your career more like a business than a job – with a continual and global focus on keeping up with competition, finding customers, preparing for changes ahead, and taking responsibility for your own finances. These costs include travel, training, supplies, office space, bookkeeping, and many others.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

I recall a good summary of how to motivate and train a team to accomplish this in the classic book, “ The Business of Creativity: How to Build the Right Team for Success ,” by Keith Granet. Encourage networking. It also helps to create office events for family members and local community groups.

Marketing 130

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

It takes a long immersion in the marketplace for someone to be a true insider, understand the subtleties of the competitive landscape, recognize the people who are true assets (independent of titles), and look through the propaganda of technical collateral and PR campaigns. You need a trained CFO to fill the financial gaps on your team.

Technical Advisors 123

Technical Advisors Outsource Development Startup High Tech 123

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 15, 2019

That’s why so many startups plateau after gaining some initial traction, and are run over or acquired by their competition. Successful leaders model the intensity and energy that it takes to stay ahead competitively and meet ever more ambitious goals. Many entrepreneurs who are great thought leaders are unwilling to listen and network.

Startup 86

Startup Competition Entrepreneur Training 86

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 18, 2018

The most common proposals I hear are for yet another social networking site ( over 200 exist ), or another dating site (over 2500 in the US alone). Creating intellectual property, including patents, is the kay to long-term value and a sustainable competitive advantage. Training and coaching. Accountability.

Entrepreneur 64

Entrepreneur Coach Metrics Competition 64

TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

“It was a complete train wreck and I realized restaurants shouldn’t have to work like that” says Canter. “ What’s crazy is that when we were first building this business i had gone out to my own network of restaurants and my friends. The next stop for the company was capital to build out the technology.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 12, 2015

The most common proposals I hear are for yet another social networking site ( over 200 active ), or another dating site (now over 2500 in the US alone). Creating intellectual property, including patents, is the key to long-term value and a sustainable competitive advantage. Training and coaching. Accountability.

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socalTECH

JULY 9, 2019

I'm a scientist by training, and after leaving the bench I'm now looking at life sciences companies and medical device companies. Use any opportunity you have for warm intros, for networking, and to get your idea in front of an investor and be able to really explain when you get that opportunity. How long have you been at OCV Partners?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 27, 2020

Describe technology and features, not competitiveness. You should also deliver it at the beginning of every networking opportunity, and train your team to do the same. The best hook for snagging an investor is a succinct definition of a real problem, followed by your unique solution.

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InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

MBA’s are trained to design, organize and manage such large-scale, complicated operations. Large Capital Requirements – MBA’s, especially those from top schools, have access to significant amounts of capital, primarily through their alumni and peer networks. billion from 2010-2015. and Wharton 2.7%.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 31, 2019

Many people believe their threshold is permanently set by family genetics, or cultural influences, but I believe anyone can train themselves to stay cool. After having assessed your environment, start healthy networking activities, such as lunch, with important people in your professional network on a weekly basis.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Small Business, Big Impact,” will also offer training to help owners take their companies to the next competitive level. · Building A New Business Model For High Impact Businesses. Commitment by: Bluedrop Learning Networks. Commitment by: Grassroots Business Fund. Partners(s): Iqbal Paroo; Andrew Adelson; Alan J.

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