Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. Nevertheless, there is nothing wrong with studying and learning from the wisdom and experience of others. I wish it was that easy.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2015

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. Nevertheless, there is nothing wrong with studying and learning from the wisdom and experience of others. I wish it was that easy.

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InfoChachkie

DECEMBER 8, 2011

There are tradeoffs that don’t require a lot of study or handwringing and we try to point those out and prioritize them so the entrepreneur can understand what he or she should really care about, rather than get stuck in the minutia of an endless negotiation about stuff that don’t matter.”. We had zero say in it, which was kind of typical.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Socially responsible products typically sell at a premium price. More and more customers choose a company based on their perceptions about the good that they do, as well as the price and service. That’s a real competitive edge that you can use in your marketing and positioning. Are you ready for the challenge ahead? Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2017

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. Nevertheless, there is nothing wrong with studying and learning from the wisdom and experience of others. I wish it was that easy.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. Nevertheless, there is nothing wrong with studying and learning from the wisdom and experience of others. I wish it was that easy.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 28, 2017

Based on my years as a business executive and mentoring entrepreneurs, I’m convinced that the principles of reframing can be learned, and apply equally well to any domain, certainly including business. When you find yourself saying, “I need to keep lowering my prices,” you just put more pressure on yourself.

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Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 20, 2013

Users may want different features, key partners may not be happy with certain decisions you’ve made, or the price point may be too high or too low to sustain a successful business model. Most will mention basketball legends like Michael Jordan or Magic Johnson, studying all of their games and learning their every move.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 25, 2013

It’s true this was much bigger in the dot com era but I’ve studied the data and know that over the past decade these numbers are right. And hard for me to imagine the Fred Wilson and Albert Wenger weren’t instrumental mentors to David. billion each, $7.5 billion in total or 30% of the industry returns.

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Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 3, 2015

Almost all credited their spouse, or a mentor, in helping them achieve their success. Women in sales or real estate, were more savvy with negotiation than those who weren’t and often asked for, and received, the better price as a result.

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