Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Based on the best evidence I can find, the genesis of this trend and the advantages come from several evolutionary changes in the startup investment industry, and some innovations driven by the recession several years ago and the recent pandemic: Venture capital funds are regaining momentum. Super angels sometimes drive up valuations.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2021

While you all recognize that reacting to weak market signals is critical to staying in business and staying competitive, I find that many don’t have the skills and focus to trigger change decisions on a timely basis. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 07/15/2021. Don’t dismiss any new thing as a “flash in the pan.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2021

Fortunately, the skills and behaviors required to demonstrate the confidence you need can all be learned by focusing on the following strategies: Capitalize on your strengths and never stop learning. Show that others are an inspiration, not competition. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 07/01/2021.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 6, 2021

It’s actually more important to capitalize on all the small successes along the way, to build your momentum and everyone’s confidence in your leadership. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 09/21/2021. You need this to weather the hard times. It’s never too late to learn and improve.

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TechCrunch LA

JUNE 3, 2022

billion company in the brutally competitive beauty industry, especially one with such broad appeal. billion valuation to open up permanent retail stores in Seattle, Los Angeles and London, capitalizing on the dewy fairytale of its Manhattan flagship store. Glossier’s commoditized feminism aside, it’s no easy task to launch a $1.8

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2022

I’ve learned over the years that you need to start with specific goals, a focused strategy , and a motivated and prepared team in order to penetrate competitive defenses. They assume their innovation will overwhelm any competition, anywhere. Capitalize on territory the competition has not penetrated.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 26, 2021

Investors know that operational and employee expenses are always higher than anticipated, not to mention customer acquisition costs, capital expenses, and ongoing competitive initiatives. Convince me that you understand your competition. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 04/13/2021.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 26, 2020

As an advisor to many entrepreneurs, I still hear frequently the irrational exuberance that crowdfunding is the quick alternative for startups that are passed over by overly demanding angels or venture capital investors. Thus crowdfunding is clearly not the panacea for funding and success that many entrepreneurs envision.

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