Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 28, 2019

One 11-year classic study of over 200 companies, detailed in “ Corporate Culture and Performance ,” found that those working on their culture improved revenue by 516%, and increased net income by 755%. Unethical behavior in business is just due to a few ‘bad apples.’ Ethics can’t be managed.

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socalTECH

MARCH 19, 2019

Stacy Stubblefield: We do two factor authentication, which basically means we send text messages with the codes you get when you log into a web site or even when you're just registering for a website. Ryan Disraeli: I was studying business with an emphasis on entrepreneurship. Talk about Telesign and what you do?

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2021

Thus I was pleased to see my own insights covered in a new book, “ Why Startups Fail ,” by Tom Eisenmann, a Harvard Business School professor, who has mentored many more entrepreneurs, and authored more than a hundred HBS case studies from real-world startups. Gather your resources before scaling the business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2022

Leaders and investors need to know if you have and are tapping into your key sources of relevant data, including web analytics, sales management data, and customer relationship management (CRM) software. I assure you of the need to really listen to customer feedback, both proactively in market studies, as well as after-the-sale reviews.

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 8, 2010

9 Reasons Why Many Smart People Go Nowhere - Life Beyond Code , March 29, 2010 You would have met many smart people who live a mediocre life. The Exit Disconnect - Ask the Angels , March 25, 2010 I’ll admit to having a bias towards exits and focus my review of a potential investment on the exit potential. There are MANY of them.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2017

One 11-year classic study of over 200 companies, detailed in “ Corporate Culture and Performance ,” found that those working on their culture improved revenue by 516%, and increased net income by 755%. Unethical behavior in business is just due to a few ‘bad apples.’ Ethics can’t be managed.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 28, 2015

One 11-year study of over 200 companies, detailed in “ Corporate Culture and Performance ,” found that those working on their culture improved revenue by 516%, and increased net income by 755%. While codes of behavior do not guarantee an ethical culture, they do clarify desired behavior and articulate for employees what is expected of them.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 5, 2019

Take advantage of software tools to automate routine business functions, like taking and delivering orders. Use free e-commerce software and services like PayPal before building an expensive customized solution. Even more valuable are success case studies and testimonials. Automate to the max. Generate revenue around the clock.

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 11, 2012

Bill Gates – “The best way to prepare [to be a programmer] is to write programs, and to study great programs that other people have written. One could broadly recast Gates’ quote by saying, “the best way to prepare to become an entrepreneur is to start a business and study how great startups succeed.”.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 28, 2013

One 11-year study of over 200 companies, detailed in “ Corporate Culture and Performance ,” found that those working on their culture improved revenue by 516%, and increased net income by 755%. While codes of behavior do not guarantee an ethical culture, they do clarify desired behavior and articulate for employees what is expected of them.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 18, 2015

It is not limited to the realm of the top executive or board of directors, who could bring in consultants for studies and analysis. Many consultants today are hard to contact between scheduled meetings, due to their formal communication processes. Be willing to work at all organization levels.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 11, 2016

Take advantage of software tools to automate routine business functions, like taking and delivering orders. Use free e-commerce software and services like PayPal before building an expensive customized solution. Even more valuable are success case studies and testimonials. Automate to the max. Generate revenue around the clock.

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 19, 2012

The industry had seen unprecedented growth in the past decade due to a combination of factors, one of which was the United States’ economic recession. Due to the combination of these factors, marketers began to more heavily fund digital platforms. A study conducted by Rice University’s Jesse H.

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InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Tech Diligence - Consider The Source. Rather, we value entrepreneurs' time and thus our diligence generally includes introducing them to potential customers and partners. Although the expert’s startup and Twilio never formed a partnership, our collaborative approach to diligence did benefit Jeff and his team.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 18, 2019

This year we’re in > 100+ cities and 100+ campuses and we’re operational with street teams, better software, better bikes and a more informed ridership. While the ride-hailing market sees autonomous vehicles as nirvana due to no driver costs, the e-scooter market already has this built in. I’ve talked with many campus leaders.

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Xconomy

JUNE 23, 2016

Two customer-focused announcements stood out: the reviews API and the customer case studies. The reviews API enables developers to respond to customer comments in Google Play, a huge advantage for companies that understand apps are now an extension of their brands.

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socalTECH

APRIL 29, 2014

We were looking at it, and saw that if we could take all these off-the-shelf sensors, and put it all together, and write some code, and make a user interface, it''s basically done. Our first project was 3D imaging of the heart, so that doctors could study a pacemaker and defibrillator recall from the Alfred E.

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Xconomy

JUNE 3, 2016

Even though most services are usually not subject to sales tax, some states are now asserting that certain online services are taxable either as software, data processing, or information services, even if the type of service would not be taxable if delivered the old fashioned way – by people – rather than computing platforms.

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Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 12, 2013

Apart from the suite of software applications above, HelloSociety, helps present and optimize its client’s content on Pinterest, resulting in increased reach and direct sales on their respective websites.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

It says that selling an airplane ticket for $500 and getting paid a $5 fees by the airlines (1% gross margin) is not the same thing as selling $500 of software that you built (>90% gross margin). Sam did all this analysis before even deciding to build V1 of his software and before we put serious money behind him launching.

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socalTECH

JUNE 21, 2013

I studied finance, and worked on Wall Street as a credit analyst, so I understand debt better. I kind of fell into it, after a period of diligence on the idea, and realizing it was a big opportunity. Why did you decide to focus on debt, not equity? Ethan Senturia: There are a number of things, including my background.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

It is not limited to the realm of the top executive or board of directors, who could bring in consultants for studies and analysis. Many consultants have been hard to contact between scheduled meetings, due to their use of formal communication processes. Market yourself and work at all organizational levels.

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 30, 2014

Too bad, as they would be well served to study Dirty Franks marketing plan, which has withstood the test of time. For instance, at the time we invested in The Resumator , purveyor of software which facilitates the hiring process, the company had spent less than $10,000 on marketing. Brand Building The Old Fashion Way.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

The conference will discuss, debate and imagine potential scenarios that could develop due to advances in Aritifical Intelligence. Below are the list of speakers: Peter Voss (Keynote Speaker) is an entrepreneur with a background in electronics, computer systems, business and technical software, as well as management.

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Tech Zulu Event

MAY 2, 2011

For Developers, programmers and technologists seeking the latest and greatest engines and tools for AR; learn from case studies and post mortems delivered by experienced developers from the leading companies in the space. Yet until recently (due to hardware constraints) we really haven’t had a chance to experience much of the abilities of AR.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 7, 2013

Take advantage of software tools to automate routine business functions, like taking and delivering orders. Use free e-commerce software and services like PayPal before building an expensive customized solution. Even more valuable are success case studies and testimonials. Automate to the max. Generate revenue around the clock.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 13, 2011

A deep dive into the Foundry Group investment philosophy including an interesting discussion of their investing Themes. “… our lens is: Internet Software Companies anywhere in the U.S. If you are outside internet software we are not going to invest. So if you are outside the U.S. we are not going to invest.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 17, 2011

Pretty substantial findings, when more than half of consumers surveyed admitted to abandoning a check out process due to security fears. While it’s hard to place a price tag on security and privacy, the consumer study has found in general, 4 out of 5 consumers would spend more online if offered a more secure way to pay.

Mobile 68

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socalTECH

JULY 23, 2009

It's somewhat unusual in this economy to find companies who are seeing strong growth, so we were intrigued recently in running into BlackLine Systems (www.blackline.com), a firm which develops software for helping in the financial reporting process. First, for our readers who aren't familiar with your software, can you explain what it does?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 8, 2012

Take advantage of software tools to automate routine business functions, like taking and delivering orders. Use free e-commerce software and services like PayPal before building an expensive customized solution. Even more valuable are success case studies and testimonials. Automate to the max. Generate revenue around the clock.

Technical Review 99

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Frank Addante

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

In a study about “switching costs”, researchers found that the cost for suddenly switching from one activity to another, without giving the brain time to transition, can cost as much as 40% of someone’s productive time. Color code items on your calendar in accordance with urgency. Everything on my calendar is color coded.

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Frank Addante

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

In a study about “switching costs”, researchers found that the cost for suddenly switching from one activity to another, without giving the brain time to transition, can cost as much as 40% of someone’s productive time. Color code items on your calendar in accordance with urgency. Everything on my calendar is color coded.

Software Review 40

Software Review Examples Press Help 40

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

I was happy to see a real focus on preparing for tomorrow highlighted in a new book, “ Start a Successful Business ,” by Colleen DeBaise, who has made a career of studying and writing about entrepreneur challenges. Regularly follow reviews and influencers in your industry. Tomorrow is never mentioned in the pitch.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 18, 2018

If you find yourself in this category, you need to focus on techniques to improve your productivity On software teams, for example, a detailed study published years ago shows differences as great as ten to one in productivity between comparable team members. Limit your daily “to-do” list to the top three results due soon.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 5, 2010

He came to the United States in 2001 to study Software Engineering at Auburn University. While he was waiting for the paperwork to be reviewed he moved to Boulder, Colorado and took a job with a local tech company there. We then moved our Chief Software Architect over. Felipe grew up in Brazil. More red tape.

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Tech Zulu Event

MAY 2, 2011

The ambitiously competitive teams were as follows: The Brownies, with Epic Tunes, an app aimed at live concert goers, to provide information, show reviews, and access to ticket purchases. Team Rise, and their app to help teens manage their budgets and time. Seek out similar academic competitions and programs. Find a hero.

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Xconomy

OCTOBER 5, 2016

The first round of pitches are due this week. Editas, which could be the first of the group to begin human studies, wants to start a trial for a rare eye disease in 2017. The agency wants to fund projects for four years, to the point they can be handed off to investors or other government agencies.

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