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Timing and why we’re all VCs

TechCrunch LA

When should a VC invest? It’s the only way forward in capitalism, and it’s worth every investment you can make. The late-stage investment firm has been a slow-burning mess for the past several months, angering current and former employees, limited partners, and, crucially, [Peter] Thiel himself, sources say. All appears well.

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What Happens When Startups Turn from Their Innovation Stage to Operational Excellence?

Both Sides of the Table

Nearly every successful tech startup I’ve observed over the past 20 years has gone through a similar growth pattern: Innovate, systematize then scale operations. Understanding how your company will change as you move through these phases is critical if you hope to scale to a large business one day.

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8 Disciplines for Transforming Ideas Into Businesses

Startup Professionals Musings

Normally the goal is to make enough money to be sustainable and provide a return on the investment of constituents. New business owners are often quick to spend outside investment funding, and quick to delegate money management to accountants in the business. In today’s world, the market evolves even faster than the technology.

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8 Steps To A Positive Mindset And Business Success

Startup Professionals Musings

Thus most investors I know claim to invest in the person, rather than the product. Some things need to be done whether we like them or not; for example, daily cash-flow analysis and business metrics. Smart business executives learn to use new technology software to give them new insights and more free time.

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8 Key Ingredients to a Profitable Consulting Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Use your knowledge of evolving needs and technology to add more value than competitors, and introduce clients to each other to build partnerships. They expect reviews and testimonials from other clients. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 02/09/2017. Passively waiting for transactions only makes you a commodity.