TechEmpower
AUGUST 7, 2023
Increasing competitive advantage? Here’s a graphic from Socal CTO that illustrates the roles as they change over time: In its earliest days, a startup’s top need is often to produce a product. Please write us at blog@techempower.com ! What does the role demand? Should a startup CTO spend their time programming?
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 25, 2010
I believe that it is part of the DNA of an entrepreneur – being so competitive that you’re practically sick when you lose. They’re competitive. They had a prominent NorCal investor already so I thought a SoCal lead would make sense – that I could help them in a more hands-on way. Write things down.
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Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 25, 2010
I believe that it is part of the DNA of an entrepreneur – being so competitive that you’re practically sick when you lose. They’re competitive. They had a prominent NorCal investor already so I thought a SoCal lead would make sense – that I could help them in a more hands-on way. Write things down.
Both Sides of the Table
AUGUST 15, 2009
I believe that it is part of the DNA of an entrepreneur – being so competitive that you’re practically sick when you lose. They’re competitive. We helped the write out their requirements for a system. They decided to re-open the competition for 3-4 more weeks. Write things down. Be gracious.
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 30, 2010
As I naturally get asked all the time why we invested in Company A or Company B, I thought I’d just put forth my thesis in writing. I don’t intend either, Burstly has respectable and strong competition. He’s a natural leader, appropriately competitive, very customer focused and a pleasure to work with.
InfoChachkie
NOVEMBER 23, 2015
Although larger VC firms routinely invest in competitive offerings, it is less prudent for a small firm to do so, as it can be difficult to avoid inadvertent information transfers within an intimate partnership. Most importantly, it just doesn't feel right to us to hold positions in competitive companies.
Both Sides of the Table
JULY 23, 2013
This started as a post in which I was going to write out tips to personal branding and became in stead an essay of my own branding journey. I was based in LA and thought there was an interesting angle there – I could be SoCal guy. In my next post I will take on the topic of how to control your brand. I could be International guy.
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