Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

As an entrepreneur, I understand your passion when pitching your solution to investors and customers, but passion alone won’t make one more technology pitch stand out above all the rest. I’m not talking here about trying to be a stand-up comic, or weaving theatrical tales. Relate when and where your passion started.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 22, 2016

As a parent it’s still about “you” because you can’t imagine a world or a child that is independent of you. When I was in your shoes standing at the bimah I thought this was strange. I had a high voice, I didn’t have a clue what I wanted to be in my life and my world still centered around my parents and family. Mark occasions.

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Eric Greenspan

APRIL 11, 2019

The TED carpet that speakers stand on is a red circle. Both are highly desired places to stand, speak or skate. Focus on the work, development, the achievements and the ride, and maybe, although unlikely, you’ll stand in one of those circles one day. Then, you might, stand in the one of those circles. I believe it.

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Tech.Co

DECEMBER 28, 2022

With over 305 million start-ups being created every year globally, standing out from the crowd is a huge challenge. Only companies with cutting-edge concepts and crystal-clear market strategies stand a chance of surviving through their first year, let alone making a profit.

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TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Yet despite billions in VC money and plenty of hype , the future that micromobility companies promised still hasn’t quite arrived. The latter has some of the strictest regulations in the game, including limited operator permits, and in fact is still considering banning shared e-scooters entirely. Frustrated.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 11, 2023

Commitment means signing up willingly, showing up mentally, standing up for the customer, and never ever giving up. Many business leaders still believe that exceptional experiences cost too much, and reduce profit margins and growth. Assure exceptional commitment within your customer-facing team.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Show return on investment, growth rates, and market penetration. Don’t stand still. You can vary the ingredients, change the formula, or add an extra pinch of salt, and your pasta salad will still be great. Have you set the right price for your entree, and correctly included all costs?

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 29, 2014

Years ago I started using the term “politely persistent” to remind people that you still need to be likable even if you have gumption. And they take out that resentment against anybody else that may show signs of one of these past patterns. I’d say less than 20% of of entrepreneurs fit into that bucket.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

In this context, based on recent feedback , over 30,000 new products get introduced every year, and 95 percent fail, primarily because they don’t stand out over existing alternatives. Case studies, supporting videos, and giveaways still work well in this regard. Show your commitment to a higher purpose.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 23, 2021

Studies show that peer recognition programs are often more effective than bonuses or cash rewards. That approach still is meaningful today. I’m still impressed when a package arrives a day earlier than promised, or I get a free promotion with my order. Incent and reward employees who delight customers.

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Berkonomics

APRIL 9, 2015

Yet investors reward the VC’s with a track record of one in ten, and record companies still churn out a reduced number of recordings, knowing that a great majority will fail to break even. As the headline infers, a visionary, proactive leader should not be able to stand by and condone inaction. Surrounding yourself with talent'

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Commitment means signing up willingly, showing up mentally, standing up for the customer, and never ever giving up. Many business leaders still believe that exceptional experiences cost too much, and reduce profit margins and growth. Assure exceptional commitment within your customer-facing team.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

You need to clearly show the dissatisfaction and pain of making no decision, as well as a clear vision of the ideal state. These will solidify who you are, what you stand for, and where you're going next. Amazingly, I still find many decision makers out of touch with these. Clarify how and if a decision must be reversible.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2022

Computers are no longer stand-alone dedicated devices, but are built into personal devices, like phones and tablets. Certainly, there is still much work to be done in finding the balance between physical gatherings of team members in the same place at the same time, versus remote working and remote collaboration. In the U.S.,

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2019

Accountability is not optional, as it’s still important to have something to show for your efforts quickly. I’m not suggesting that paid media channels should be seen as dead to young companies, since even the revolutionaries, like Google, Facebook, and Apple, still rely on paid media to optimize their own efforts.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 4, 2023

Skip the better, faster, or stronger; you need to be the best, fastest, or strongest to truly stand out. Consider collaborating via shared marketing efforts, trade-show both space, co-branding promotional products, referral agreements, and cross-linking web sites. Reach your target audience intimately through interaction.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2022

The good news is that a recent Kauffman Early-Stage Entrepreneurship (KESE) Index shows the highest level of new business activity recorded in the last two decades, and the cost of entry at an all-time low. If you want to mate. In the business world, we call this finding the right strategic alliances.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2018

The challenge is to rise above the clutter, and stand out in the rush of over 500,000 other new businesses that get started in the U.S. Digital marketing is all about establishing a voice and sending a message that customers can relate too, and makes you stand out. every month. Put your customer at the top, rather than technology.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2022

Survey results show that more than 80% of consumers now receive advice through social networking sites prior to a product purchase. There is one old saying in business that is still very true in this age of social media: People do business with people they like. Authority – the guiding light. Liking – builds bonds and trust.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 19, 2022

These are still good people with an intent to provide great products and services, but making a difference takes a back seat. Advertising, pricing and support practices may show questionable integrity. These people define their roles in terms of their customers’ or employees’ or coworkers’ needs, not their own. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 10, 2020

Skip the better, faster, or stronger; you need to be the best, fastest, or strongest to truly stand out. Consider collaborating via shared marketing efforts, trade-show both space, co-branding promotional products, referral agreements, and cross-linking web sites. Reach your target audience intimately through interaction.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 23, 2021

If you ever felt enticed to jump into a quick money deal, like a real-estate quick-flip, or an IPO, that was your Opportunist side showing. They build strong expertise, but often struggle to stand out in a crowded marketplace of competitors. Specialist. Of course, discovering your entrepreneur type is only the beginning.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 11, 2020

Every recognized brand, including Sears and Nintendo, need to show new life and vibrancy on a regular basis to keep the attention of new generations and existing customers. Standing still is actually falling behind. Of course, it’s smart not to stray too far from your core competency for credibility and risk reduction.

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TechEmpower

AUGUST 21, 2023

Common Signs You Need a Technical Review We’ve already mentioned the most common signs that you might need a technical review: Slow or late delivery: “I’ve authorized two new developers, and we’re still behind.” Understanding your pain points shows us where to focus our review. But everyone’s situation is unique. Why TechEmpower?

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Then highlight the role that your competence plays by pointing out how earlier successes, training, and education show you were born for this job, having survived from bigger challenges. Positive body language, including eye contact, smiling, location while standing, and posture while sitting, all strengthen the perception of your competence.

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InfoChachkie

MARCH 16, 2015

Trade show veterans know that the louder you scream at an industry event, the less your voice is heard. Even at a show the size of Dreamforce, you can cut through the noise, but you have to push the envelope to do it. . Even at a show the size of Dreamforce, you can cut through the noise, but you have to push the envelope to do it.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 21, 2020

In a market where people aren’t just paid to “innovate” but will need to show real economic value, expect gains to come more slowly. I stand firmly on “ Lines, Not Dots ” and think that if you want a decision in the Fall, planting seeds right now is sensible. We discussed that in the show.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 8, 2018

Show return on investment, growth rates, and market penetration. Don’t stand still. You can vary the ingredients, change the formula, or add an extra pinch of salt, and your pasta salad will still be great. Have you set the right price for your entrée, and correctly included all costs?

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Computers are no longer stand-alone dedicated devices, but are built into personal devices, like phones and tablets. Certainly, there is still much work to be done in finding the balance between physical gatherings of team members in the same place at the same time, versus remote working and remote collaboration. In the U.S.,

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 24, 2015

Most startups begin their life as “one-person shows” that over time evolve to teams of people, interacting with customers and vendors. Stand for something. I believe in the old saying: “If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.” At that stage, you are still important, but it’s not about you anymore.

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 9, 2011

“I am a completist and I can’t stand unfinished business. Show people what you are doing at an early stage and then show them the results that you said you were going to do, down the line.”. 3) Dude, I think I should remind you that we are still in a recession. I do everything I do all in or nothing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 27, 2020

These are still good people with an intent to provide great products and services, but making a difference takes a back seat. Advertising, pricing and support practices may show questionable integrity. These people define their roles in terms of their customers’ or employees’ or coworkers’ needs, not their own. Marty Zwilling.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 30, 2013

But Elon Musk stole the show. I’m sure you know, but Elon was the co-founder (and largest shareholder) of PayPal, the most important payment transfer technology of its era and still the most instrumental to date. 0001% who still doesn’t use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or any other social technology. He is that.0001%

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 22, 2011

But since he was still the CEO people still always looked for him to set the direction of the company. Dave still has some proving to do, but he’s certainly had a vision, stuck to it, changed the rules of the game and proven much in a short period of time. It happens. He was the founder, after all.

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Tech.Co

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

The company has stated that it plans to spend a total of $500 million on podcasting investments, meaning it still has a few hundred million to burn. These include “Startup,” “Reply All,” and “Homecoming” – the latter has also been adapted into an Amazon Prime TV show. The news was a long time coming.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

Accountability is not optional, as it’s still important to have something to show for your efforts quickly. I’m not suggesting that paid media channels should be seen as dead to young companies, since even the revolutionaries, like Google, Facebook, and Apple, still rely on paid media to optimize their own efforts.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 23, 2015

Accountability is not optional, as it’s still important to have something to show for your efforts quickly. I’m not suggesting that paid media channels should be seen as dead to young companies, since even the revolutionaries, like Google, Facebook, and Apple, still rely on paid media to optimize their own efforts.

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