Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 25, 2022

I agree with those of you who tell me that you learn the most from your own mistakes, but that shouldn’t keep you from starting with some best practices , and the feedback from others who have been there and done that. Start business discussions only from a positive mindset. Use metrics on key deliverables to assure quality results.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 31, 2022

I will outline here his six required activities of every successful business to get you started down the right path for you: Wonder: identify the value and need for change. I recommend that you start online to find data sources. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 10/17/2022.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

As an investor in startups, I most often see entrepreneurs who are technologists, or at least have a real passion for a specific product. Here is my list of key drivers that I find critical to thriving in big businesses, as well as startups: Networking to build and maintain key relationships.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

At our mid-year offsite our partnership at Upfront Ventures was discussing what the future of venture capital and the startup ecosystem looked like. Probably not and 10x (May 2022) seems more in line with the historical trend (actually 10x is still high). Please follow him & welcome him to Upfront!! <== And reset they must.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 10, 2022

Starting and running a business requires many different skills and interests, and not many of us have all of them. As you start, it’s important to take a hard look at your own drivers, matched against the critical success elements I see in every business, no matter what the domain. Start today and enjoy the learning.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

After many years in business, working in large companies as well as startups, I’m no longer surprised at why mature and successful companies struggle with introducing innovative new ventures as the market and environment changes. If you wait to start until your new venture really needs the money, the project will likely die of starvation.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 26, 2022

For example, instead of quick slide presentations, teams at Amazon write six-page memos to lay out ideas in narratives to be read in silence at the start of a meeting. It’s up to you to keep all potential consequences in perspective, and don’t apply them as a lever to improve performance. Highlight every positive performer consequence.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Documenting your input early, and follow-up later by quantifying customer revenue is your only way to make sure your value in the revenue growth process is not forgotten. It’s up to you to think early about adding value, rather than just working on any project. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 9/22/2022.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 1, 2022

Thus, I challenge each of you to measure yourself against the following practices which I believe will expand your thinking and ability to keep up with the pace of change, and win in the global marketplace today: Don’t let your passion alone drive the business. Put metrics in place to track decision results.

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TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

When should you start a company? What company should you start? Most startups die. We can miss the round of financing, we can start a company a year or two behind someone else and lose the first-mover advantage. Start writing down predictions about people, companies, and markets. When should a VC invest?

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 30, 2022

They don’t realize that these are still rare, require a large risk, and may not be the best way to keep up with change in the market. Before you act, shut up and listen to employees, customers, and futurists. Define realistic metrics to keep track of progress. You need metrics to incentivize the right team behaviors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Usually these are described as revenue growth drivers, as outlined in a new book, “ The Revenue Accelerator: The 21 Boosters to Launch Your Startup ,” by Dr. Allan Colman. Proactively use metrics and customer feedback before a crisis hits, to recognize when a pivot or product adjustment is required.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 19, 2022

Clients need to feel comfortable that you expect quality work from your team and technology, and have metrics, modern tools, and controls in place to make it happen. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 3/4/2022. What are your academic credentials, firms serviced, and industry accolades and participation?

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2022

You must have a strong Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) with a clear strategy for spending, and metrics to gauge results. Unfortunately, this fails to account for ongoing marketing efforts, so it’s up to you as a business leader to factor in all the complexities, both positive and negative.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

In any business, accountability ideally starts at the top. Accountability requires that you manage your own efforts, as well as keep others up to speed. Setting your own metrics, and measuring yourself , will facilitate accountability. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 11/24/2022.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 13, 2022

Thus preparing for and making the tough business decisions will lead to more positive satisfaction and learning, rather than the negative burden you have felt up to this point. Open up to growth and refuse to prejudge yourself. Track your progress with frequent milestones, metrics, and physically checking things off the list.

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