Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2016

I recently survey more than 150 VC friends from all stages and geographies what they thought about the market by asking “Which of the following statements best describes your mood heading into 2016?” Brad was openly writing about this and it felt like he was giving the VC playbook away for free!

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Eric Greenspan

MAY 19, 2016

Next, came MIW II…but before we get to that part, let me explain why I’m writing this post. I was overwhelmed with that choice, but as I scanned the article published in the Star Tribune, APRIL 11, 2016 — 11:07AM.,

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

As a business advisor and advocate for entrepreneurs, I find myself almost always talking and writing about change. The person who can demonstrate that he or she can effectively manage a project can write their own ticket for success. Marty Zwilling First published on Huffington Post on 11/10/2016.

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Xconomy

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Despite the slowdown in venture dollars and deal flow, 2016 is still on pace—with roughly $56 billion invested in 5,997 deals so far this year—to end the year with more than $70 billion invested nationwide. PitchBook data also shows a nearly 29 percent decline in year-over-year funding, from the $21.1

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Tech.Co

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

When we launched in January 2016, it ranked in one of the top 30 social networks and people simply liked the idea of discovering who shared your birthday nearby and the idea of celebrating with others,” said Hagger. Writing a wish list for birthday presents at 10 years-old is expected. Say Goodbye To The Wish List. At 26, not so much.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 1, 2016

You’ve probably already made your resolutions for 2016, but if not, I suggest a renewed commitment to finding happiness and satisfaction in your chosen business lifestyle. Make your resolution today to keep the long road ahead in 2016 a satisfying one. Welcome to another challenging new year ahead! Keep track of your wins.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2016

Bill Gates of Microsoft, even late in his career, wasn’t afraid to jump in and write some code to illustrate a point. Marty Zwilling Published on IvyExec.com on 01/05/2016. The quickest way to great results is to build a great team , and let it multiply your productivity.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 20, 2016

And the week we finished our 2016 Summit, Stuart had already survey attendees for feedback, completed an analysis of what worked and what didn’t and identified the dates for our 2017 Summit. If you’re writing and looking up occasionally you’re assumed to taking notes. I would have started in June.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 27, 2016

Write down your goals, and then take ownership to make them happen and feel the satisfaction. Marty Zwilling First published on Entrepreneur.com on 06/17/2016. Your personal goals should drive your business goals, not the other way around. Focus on strengths rather than fixing weaknesses. Now is the time to start.

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Tech.Co

MAY 24, 2017

Three and a half years later, my company has 130 employees and is closing in on $20M in revenue in 2016. Whether it is yoga, a workout class or even just writing a journal, spend at least three to four hours on yourself a week. I like to work and want to work, but I also want to be there for my family.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Ironically, these friends have real business value since they may become advocates and write testimonials or influence their real friends. Marty Zwilling First published on Entrepreneur.com on 01/29/2016. Online networking alone does not build business relationships.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 2, 2016

Clarify up front the potential for a conflict of interest or violation of a non-compete clause, and confirm the answer in writing. Marty Zwilling First published on Entrepreneur.com on 04/22/2016. I always suggest an early and open discussion with a current employer about a new venture you are contemplating.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 8, 2016

I recommend a thirty to ninety-day trial period, defined in writing, where either party can terminate the relationship without recourse. Marty Zwilling First published on Forbes on 07/02/2016. Assigning and measuring early milestones is a must. Failure to include company culture in the hiring criteria. It won’t happen by default.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 21, 2016

On a business team, the ability to communicate verbally and in writing is more important than technical depth. Marty Zwilling First published on Entrepreneur.com on 03/11/2016. Next comes the more arduous process of reviewing every applicant, looking for key attributes including the following. Good communication skills.

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Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 18, 2016

However, this year many brands still won’t deliver a full mobile experience, which is to say that, in 2016, many retailers still won’t have apps. App development agency NN4M writes in its blog that customer conversion rates are 1.75 As much of the world has shifted to mobile, smartphones are an important way to reach consumers.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Of course sentiment can swing wildly with new information but I set out to take the pulse of the market as we enter 2016. My conversations with LPs tell me that 2016 is one of their business calendars in years and unless we see an unexpected, sudden downturn expect the market size in 2016 to remain at current levels or increase.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2016

I was most impressed with the steps he outlined for turning ideas into goals into results, which I paraphrase here for aspiring entrepreneurs: Write down your goals or your dreams. Writing something down is the first step toward moving forward and making it real. Marty Zwilling First published on Huffington Post on 12/13/2016.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

The questions that a VC mulls before writing a check are precisely the questions you should be asking yourself. But that’s harder to build in 2016 than it was in say 2005. Market Size.

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Xconomy

APRIL 23, 2018

Unit sales rose 279 percent from 2016 to 2017, according to the association. “We We have entered the era of voice ,” Jim Harris, a management consultant writes on the CTA’s website. The Consumer Technology Association estimates that nearly 44 million voice-enabled assistants will be sold this year in the United States.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 17, 2019

Harris writes: “The figures, dating back to 2016, paint a picture of a company desperate to meet over-ambitious autonomy targets and one that is willing to spend freely, even recklessly, to get there.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 6, 2016

As you add a member to your advisory board, you should give them an agreement in writing on what is expected in terms of time, responsibilities and term of office. Marty Zwilling First published on Forbes on 06/29/2016. Don’t expect valuable and busy people to work for free. Establish advisory board agreements to set expectations.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 14, 2014

Only naive people believe that but for inexperienced entrepreneurs you can be fooled into the narrative by the press who sometimes write stories without the actual data. That number is projected to GROW to 70 billion by 2016 (Source: BIA Kelsey). But it still is a major force and it ain’t going away. PHONE CALLS.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 11, 2016

I had always respected Gold’s writing and reviews but after seeing a glimpse of his life I respect him even more as as human. And after watching this film it’s clear that you’re ever richer for us and ready to dig into Jonathan’s writing. You get a taste of their foods, culture and lives.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

Glenn Beck holds court at the Upfront Summit with legendary VC Vinod Khosla and UCSD Chancellor Pradeep Khosla (not related) If you asked me a year ago when we were hosting the 2016 Upfront Summit the odds of Glenn Beck speaking at the next Summit I would have emphatically said ZERO. I’ve turned myself into a cartoon character.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 17, 2017

Starting back in 2015 and throughout much of 2016 people started commenting that my blog had become a lot more political. The writing on this show is some of the best writing in modern American comedic shows. I guess I didn’t see it quite that way.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

As of this morning Clinton still holds a lead in the popular vote but even that as I write is only by 0.2% Or that commentators like Fareed Zakaria called him “a cancer on democracy.” Journalists aren’t quick to make these types of statements. And yet he won. or around 100,000 votes out of 120 million. There is no blaming anybody, really.

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