Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 25, 2019

As an advisor to technical entrepreneurs, the most common mistake I see is the “If we build it, they will come” approach with no sales plan, under the assumption that the technology is so spectacular that customers will buy the product. Even the most successful business executives have mentoring relationships with helpful peers.

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DECEMBER 30, 2020

Previously we had to bring companies from all around the world to our 8 week accelerator program in Santa Monica and we were restricted by having to use local investors, trainers and mentors to keep our startups occupied. In 2018 & 2019 Expert DOJO made 42 investments. They made 45 more investments in 2020.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 3, 2019

Image via Pixabay I’ve always been a bit confused about the difference in a business context between a coach and a mentor. According to many pundits , a mentor shows you the right way based on experience, while a coach brings out the best in you, then let’s you find your own way. Give people the room to debate differences.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 23, 2019

They don’t recognize that employees drive customer growth, improve productivity, and drive company success. Hire and mentor people who show engagement in prior roles. After the hire, the keys are mentoring and continuous training, as well as providing growth opportunities to retain the best.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2020

According to a recent article on Thrinacia , there are now aver 600 crowdfunding platforms in existence, currently estimated to add more than $89 billion to the economy at a compound growth rate of 17% from 2019 to 2022. Product pre-order model.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Crowdfunding, on the other hand, opens the investment door online to almost anyone who is willing to bet on a new product or service with an investment, typically for a chance to be first in line for the offering, and willing to forgo any equity or management position in the company. Business-to-business products need professional investors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2019

Business owners don’t like it, the new generations think promotions will solve it, and productivity levels continue to suffer. Based on my own career with small companies as well as large ones, I assure you that it’s a lot more satisfying for everyone, as well as productive, working in a happy business environment.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2019

Real business leadership requires continuous improvement, just like your products and processes. Based on my own experience in large and small businesses, as well as mentoring entrepreneurs, here is my list of behaviors which will keep you ahead of the pack: Focus on managing relationships more than tasks.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

As a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I challenge them to think beyond what I call linear extensions to a current trend, such as another “easier-to-use” app for smartphones, a new dating site for pets, or another niche social network. Why doesn’t this product or service already exist?

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2019

Image via Pixabay As a mentor to many small business owners, I always caution them that you can never relax completely, just because your initial solution or product set appears to be getting traction, and the market buzz is positive. That means written processes and measurements to maximize quality and productivity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

That can’t possibly be healthy for employee morale, productivity, or customer focus. If you don’t regularly invest in employees through training and mentoring, they won’t invest in you by stretching themselves, and tackling risky but critical business change challenges. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 02-04-2019.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 26, 2019

People often ask me about the difference between coaching and mentoring. I see these as two different disciplines - a business mentor helps to fill an experience gap, while a business coach helps fill a skill gap. Marty Zwilling First published on CayenneConsulting on 07/11/2019.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

There are lots of resources available for the challenge of that activity, including the Internet and mentors like me. I love good causes and social entrepreneurs, but a recent pitch to me about eliminating world hunger with a new product (harvesting algae at low cost) seemed to forget that really hungry people don’t have any money.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2019

Image via Pixabay Everyone has heard about the big potential for using artificial intelligence (AI) to expand your business, but many of the small businesses I mentor are still wary of embracing it, because they don’t understand how it works, and fear losing control and unintended consequences.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2019

Offer one-minute mentoring up front, and stick to it. As you look around you, the most respected leaders are most highly focused on their own goals and priorities, and are more productive in the long run. Taking on other people’s work won’t increase your job satisfaction or your productivity. Don’t do it.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Bill Gates , for example, shared a common curiosity and mentoring relationship with Warren Buffet, although their business domains were quite different. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 09/27/2019. These are win-win arrangements leading to continuous innovation, early access to new markets, and a higher return.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Steve Jobs had many faults, but he was perhaps best known for his marketing slogan “ Think Different ” and his commitment to a vision of new and better products, inspiring consumers to demand products and services they never even knew they needed. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 10/16/2019.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2019

For example, like me, you may be an aggressive, logical, and “get things done” type of person, who created a new product, but is easily frustrated by others around you who are committed, but tend to make decisions slowly, or rely more on emotions than the facts in any situation. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 08/06/2019.

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Tech.Co

MARCH 1, 2018

The event is open to tech enthusiasts who want to join an event filled with some of the top leaders, investors and mentors from tech industry to network, find mentors and build their companies. Their first product LexiconMD helped healthcare professionals dictate their notes into e-medical records hands- and eyes- free.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 1, 2019

Highlight your productivity and efficiency rather than workload. They see top performers as employees who are the glue that makes this happen, by mentoring new employees, recommending improvements, and jumping in where help is needed. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 03/18/2019. Accept and capitalize on change.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 28, 2019

Open office plans simply squeeze more employees in less space, and often reduce productivity and collaboration, due to noise, distractions, and constant interruptions. The best training is always learning by doing, with mentoring, for understanding alternatives and the ability to reach agreement faster.

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