InfoChachkie

MAY 4, 2015

When Al was invited by Producer Tom Wilson to sit in on Dylan’s Highway 61 Revisited, Mr. Wilson made it clear to Al that he was a backup guitarist. So I said to Tom Wilson, ‘Why don’t you let me play the organ? Tom Wilson said, ‘Ah man, you don’t play the organ.’ Tom Wilson, (said) ‘This is take 7. My Dylan Moment.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur Organization Mentor Training 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

Wednesday, September 17, 2008 -- "Entrepreneurs Only" Featured Guests: Ben Kuo, Founder SoCalTech; Tom McGovern, CEO of Snap.com; and Jake Winebaum, CEO of Business.com. See [link] (more).

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur SoCalTech 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 2, 2022

Serious entrepreneurs know that, but too many “wannabes” still fall for that elusive get-rich-quick scheme with no risk. As an active angel investor, I still hear entrepreneurs asserting large opportunities with minimal risk and no competition. When entrepreneurs become prisoners of hope, they look for others to solve their problem.

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Entrepreneur Marketing Customer Custom 153

Tech.Co

APRIL 19, 2016

Brands like TOMS shoes, the Honest Company, and Tesla. “To be successful in your business, whether you’ve been around for 30 years or 3 years, your business will only survive if you adapt and thrive to connect with your target market in a way that only the top business owners and marketers are doing.

Santa Monica 70

Santa Monica Entrepreneur Marketing Company 70

Tech.Co

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Phoenix communities are celebrating because JPMorgan Chase has made several local charitable investments to support underserved entrepreneurs and small businesses with the goal of creating jobs and spark a growing economy. Supporting underserved entrepreneurs and small businesses helps revitalize communities and creates jobs,” Tripp said.

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Invest Entrepreneur News Tips 70

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 22, 2015

New entrepreneurs routinely jump into a startup with a full charge of passion and energy, but often find themselves drained of both after a few months by the workload and challenges. Of course, this same challenge extends well beyond the entrepreneur, into all walks of life and work. These keys are meaning, interactions, and energy.

Entrepreneur 99

Entrepreneur Study Press Startup 99

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 30, 2015

Serious entrepreneurs know that, but too many “wannabes” still fall for that elusive get-rich-quick scheme with no risk. As an active Angel investor, I still hear entrepreneurs asserting large opportunities with minimal risk and no competition. When entrepreneurs become prisoners of hope, they look for others to solve their problem.

Entrepreneur 103

Entrepreneur Startup Marketing Customer 103

SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Tom White, Director of the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator. join us at our November Entrepreneur Speaker Series event where Tom White, Director of the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator at CSUN, will reveal the secrets to “Disrupt Your Market to Grow Big and Grow Fast.” Cal Lutheran Center for Enterpreneurship.

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Marketing Incubator Los Angeles Pricing 100

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

An entrepreneur lifestyle that continues to gain in popularity these days is being a “social entrepreneur.” Think Bill Gates, with his current investments, or Blake Mycoskie with Toms Shoes, as opposed to the leaders of the American Cancer Society or Goodwill Industries. Not about profit before social impact.

Entrepreneur 65

Entrepreneur Funding Invest Activity 65

Xconomy

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

The show tracks the financiers—Neil Senturia, Tom Tullie, Mark Bowles, and Taner Halicio?lu—as The group credits Senturia, a well-known local serial entrepreneur with a Hollywood background, for the initial idea that led to the show’s creation. 2 on Cox Channel 4/Yurview 1004.

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San Diego Hollywood Startup Ideas 94

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 29, 2010

This is part of my series on what makes an entrepreneur successful. I originally posted it on VentureHacks , one of my favorite websites for entrepreneurs. I started the series talking about what I consider the most important attribute of an entrepreneur : Tenacity. Entrepreneurs play to win and they take losing seriously.

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Competition Entrepreneur Startup GRP Partners 296

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 13, 2022

By definition, most entrepreneurs are thought leaders. Most entrepreneurs are not both. Much has been written on this subject, including the classic integration and update of two famous business books by Steve Farber (former partner of Tom Peters), “ The Radical Leap Re-Energized ”. It all comes from within themselves.

Startup 147

Startup Competition Entrepreneur Training 147

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

We spoke with founder and CEO Tom McAlvey about the company. Tom McAlvey: As of today, we would define ourselves more readily for public consumption as a competitor to Pandora. Tom McAlvey: The most obvious to regular users is that we''re ad free, and user supported. Tom McAlvey: I think it''s too early to say.

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Startup Services Advertising Content 237

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2021

Almost every entrepreneur and new business owner I mentor is certain that his/her idea has a very high probability of success, and all find it hard to believe that ninety percent of startups ultimately fail. I once met with an entrepreneur who had developed a new algae strain to cure world hunger and make him rich.

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Technical Review Case Study Mentor Software Review 131

SoCal Tech Calendar

AUGUST 1, 2012

Our keynote speaker is Tom McGrath, Founder of LABS Renewable Energy. Tom will present "A Disruptive Technology-Converting Waste Into Energy With Fuel Cells." Network with hundreds of entrepreneurs, CEOs, dealmakers, investors, JV partners, technical/business advisors, developers and marketing professionals.

Technology Council 113

Technology Council Los Angeles Conference Technology 113

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Yet in my experience on both sides of this equation, I find that many aspiring entrepreneurs focus only on the best idea , assuming that it will attract the right investors. Investors love entrepreneurs who come across as constantly on the lookout for new ideas, and able to grasp the larger implications for market change.

Ideas 140

Ideas Entrepreneur Equity Resource 140

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 23, 2021

Most aspiring entrepreneurs I know are just waiting for that unique idea to strike them that will kickstart their new venture, put them in control of their lifestyle, achieve financial independence, and maybe even change the world. For example, TOMS shoes agreed to donate a pair of shoes to the needy for every pair sold.

Startup 159

Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur Equity 159

SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 5, 2019

As an additional benefit, entrepreneur 1/4 page summaries will be given to the investor speakers and attendees. The panels of seasoned and newer investors will focus on Early-Stage Venture Investing: How to meet investors, pitch them, and what it really takes to get them to write you a check!

San Diego 100

San Diego Venture Capital Angel Summary 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 29, 2022

I know entrepreneurs who have suffered from premature execution often associated with the ready-fire-aim quick-to-market approach. Some entrepreneurs don’t believe in the “minimum viable product (MVP)” approach, and they keep thinking they need to get the vision absolutely perfect before launching it. ready-aim-aim-aim-aim-aim.).

Marketing 120

Marketing Technical Review Entrepreneur Startup 120

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 27, 2012

By definition, most entrepreneurs are thought leaders. Most entrepreneurs are not both. Much has been written on this subject, including the integration and update of two famous business books by Steve Farber (former partner of Tom Peters), this one called “ The Radical Leap Re-Energized ”. It all comes from within themselves.

Entrepreneur 98

Entrepreneur Startup Competition Training 98

socalTECH

DECEMBER 12, 2018

The funding came from Alpha Edison, and Madrona Venture Group, plus such angels as Annie-Marie Slaughter (New America), Liz Lange (fashion designer), and Blake Mycoskie (TOMS Shoes).

Marina Del Rey 113

Marina Del Rey Los Angeles West Los Angeles Angel 113

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

You can’t win as an entrepreneur or business owner without full confidence in your own ability, as well as in your solution and business model. I often hear entrepreneurs talk about wanting to get rich quickly, when I know that money is not usually the key to satisfaction or happiness. Always be your own best (and most honest) friend.

Startup 141

Startup Entrepreneur Satisfaction Ideas 141

SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 7, 2019

As an additional benefit, entrepreneur 1/4 page summaries will be given to the investor speakers and attendees. The panels of seasoned and newer investors will focus on Early-Stage Venture Investing: How to meet investors, pitch them, and what it really takes to get them to write you a check! See [link] (more)

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Orange County Venture Capital Angel Tech Coast Angels 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

AUGUST 24, 2012

Join Barbara and Forbes writer and entrepreneur Tom Taulli as we discuss what he learned as he researched and wrote his upcoming book, "How to Create the Next Facebook." Monday, August 27, 2012 -- How To Create The Next Facebook. Tech Coast Angels. Hosted by Barbara Seymour Giordano. See [link].

Tech Coast Angels 113

Tech Coast Angels Research Entrepreneur Angel 113

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

I know entrepreneurs who have suffered from the dreaded premature execution syndrome often associated with the ready-fire-aim approach. Some entrepreneurs don’t believe in the “minimum viable product (MVP)” approach, and they keep thinking they need to get the vision absolutely perfect before launching it. ready-aim-aim-aim-aim-aim.).

Entrepreneur 103

Entrepreneur Technical Review Startup Marketing 103

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2021

As a long-time advisor to new entrepreneurs here in the USA, I’ve long been impressed with the number that come here from other countries, and the positive traits that most of these seem to bring with them. For example, TOMS Shoes pledges to match every pair of shoes purchased with free pair for a child in need.

Startup 146

Startup Resource Summary Entrepreneur 146

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

As an advisor to many startups today, I still see that most of you entrepreneurs see yourselves as the sole driver of your new solution, and the key driver of your new business. As your business grows from a startup to a sustainable business, you too have to grow from an entrepreneur to a business leader.

Startup 147

Startup Customer Custom Ideas 147

socalTECH

APRIL 6, 2011

Neil Senturia is a well known San Diego serial entrepreneur and investor, who is publishing a new book, I'm There For You Baby , next month. On the first day of our new adventure, I walked across to the Cheese Shop and asked to speak to the owner, Tom Shutz. Tom: "We don't do charge accounts.". Tom: "Very interesting.

San Diego 145

San Diego Startup Entrepreneur Software 145

SoCal Tech Calendar

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

SDSIC Entrepreneur's Forum. Following on the popularity of last year's sold-out event, The Entrepreneur's Forum will be hosting the second annual Shark Tank event. You'll see four real companies pitch their firms to our esteemed panel of entrepreneurs and investors in a fast-paced, structured format. See [link] (more)

Mission Ventures 124

Mission Ventures Entrepreneur Company Companies 124

InfoChachkie

AUGUST 8, 2011

However, do not make a Tom Sawyer mistake and attempt to calculate the probability of every permutation in your hand. In business, such players are analogous to serial entrepreneurs. For more suggestions regarding parenting an entrepreneur, check out parts I , II , III and V of this series. . Be like Huck.

Startup 207

Startup Entrepreneur Competition Guide 207

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2020

For example, Blake Mycoskie, founder of shoe company Toms , donates a pair one-for-one, keeps himself and his team recharged by sending employees to travel internationally and work directly in the field where the shoes are donated. Don’t let you or your team forget it for a moment. Give up expecting perfectionism in you and others.

Startup 127

Startup Coach Satisfaction Training 127

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 17, 2014

Serious entrepreneurs know that, but too many “wannabes” still fall for that elusive dream of a get-rich-quick scheme with no risk. As an active Angel investor, I still hear entrepreneurs asserting large opportunities with minimal risk or no competition. There is no real business opportunity without risk. Find the balance.

Entrepreneur 93

Entrepreneur Marketing Customer Custom 93

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

An entrepreneur lifestyle that continues to gain in popularity these days is being a “social entrepreneur.” Think Bill Gates, with his current investments, or Blake Mycoskie with Toms Shoes, as opposed to the leaders of the American Cancer Society or Goodwill Industries. Not about profit before social impact.

Entrepreneur 85

Entrepreneur Funding Invest Activity 85

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 13, 2012

Told by the visionary risk-takers who dared to make it happenTom Perkins, Don Valentine, Arthur Rock, Dick Kramlich and others. The film also includes some of our finest entrepreneurs sharing how they worked with these venture capitalists to grow world-class companies like Intel, Apple, Cisco, Atari, Genentech, Tandem and others.

Class 100

Class Entrepreneur Company Companies 100

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 18, 2020

As a long-time business executive and adviser to entrepreneurs, I see a definitive shift away from customer trust in traditional business messages, and the executives who deliver them. I believe that the sooner every entrepreneur and brand builder adapts to this emerging trend, the sooner they will find success.

Customer 173

Customer Custom Social Media Technical Review 173

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

For example, many entrepreneurs have found that adding a goal today of serving a higher purpose attracts new customers as well as improving team commitment. TOMS Shoes now succeeds by providing a free pair of shoes to the needy for every pair sold. Be sure to factor in the new realities. Institute a formal change process with rewards.

Customer 126

Customer Custom Activity Study 126

SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

There are thousands of books on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Moderated by Tom Clancy, Tao Venture Partners. Tuesday, September 20, 2011 -- San Diegos Gazelles- What is behind their success? Our panelists havent written any of those books. See [link] (more)

San Diego 100

San Diego Entrepreneur Company Companies 100