TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Archer Aviation, the electric aircraft startup that recently announced a deal to go public via a merger with a blank-check company, plans to launch a network of its urban air taxis in Los Angeles by 2024. Archer Aviation reached an agreement in early February to merge with special purpose acquisition company Atlas Crest Investment Corp.,

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In reality, based on my experience as a startup advisor and investor, these constraints lead the best entrepreneurs to the most innovative solutions and new markets otherwise overlooked by their peers and competitors. I believe it all starts with you as a leadership role model, and the mindset and expectations you broadcast to your team.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Camarillo-based aircraft startup Sabrewing Aircraft Company , which says it is developing large, un-manned vertical take off and landing (VTOL) cargo carrying drones, said on Tuesday that it has received over $2M in a funding round. According to the company, the lead investor on the funding was The Drone Fund, which invested $1.8M

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 25, 2023

No matter how well your business seems to have worked for you up to this point, you can be certain that it will need to be heavily transformed for tomorrow’s new world-wide economy and no industry sector boundaries. Don’t let your ego or stubbornness drive you to give up too soon on your transformation efforts.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Most business professionals I know have been conditioned to think of inflation as highly negative, driving up their costs, and reducing customer buying. Innovation is not all about break-through technologies and big financial investments. I recommend sampling one or more of these opportunities, without a major investment on your part.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 24, 2023

They also want to know how they stack up to competitors. Here is a paraphrased summary of the eight-level scale she offers, with my own insights and experience added, for your consideration in starting your own self-assessment and move up: Extreme bias toward status quo as the right way.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Even these have had their ups and downs, but credit their team culture with a mindset of being innovative and agile, compared to the more prevalent corporate culture of focus on profits, repeatable processes, minimal risk, and business as usual. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 08/28/2023

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socalTECH

AUGUST 5, 2014

It looks like Hawthorne-based SpaceX is confident it will keep its headquarters in Hawthorne for quite a long time--despite setting up a commercial launch facility in Texas this week--based on details on the recent sale of the company''s leased headquarters at 1 Rocket Road in Hawthorne--to a commercial real estate investment trust.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 8, 2023

Start with a real problem, rather than a technology or solution looking for a problem. Your goal is to end up with a solution that is in total more useful and novel. Now is a better time to change your description or pivot a solution before making a big investment. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 04/24/2023

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TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 31, 2022

And yet, Paris is in the midst of potentially banning its 15,000 shared e-scooters as politicians from several parties call on Hidalgo not to renew the contracts of Lime, Dott and Tier when they expire in February 2023. They muck up the air , driving climate change and health issues alike. In 2021, over 1.2 million car trips.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2023

Of course, starting and running your own business comes with financial and personal risks, so I always recommend that you do your homework first, and follow some tried and proven strategies to improve your odds of success. These days, you can’t start and run a business alone. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 08/08/2023

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 26, 2023

These disruptive technologies also have the potential for exposing your business to new competitors, including a wealth of startups that can jeopardize your core business, and redefine the marketplace. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 05/11/2023 Don’t count on these as short-term solutions to a growth problem.

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TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Today, one of the startups riding that wave is announcing a significant round of funding to fuel its own contribution to the marketplace. and globally to 25 markets by next year, up from 12 today. and globally to 25 markets by next year, up from 12 today. “We typically have 75%-78% occupancy,” Roberts said.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 9, 2023

For example, if you are an entrepreneur seeking investment or a cofounder, there is no substitute for networking at industry and startup conferences in your area. People who show fear or trepidation find it hard to get the respect and trust they need to hold up their side of any relationship.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 13, 2023

In addition, you are doing yourself a favor by creating a trusting team and setting yourself up for loyalty and success down the line. Investing now in your employees makes them more valuable to you, whether that payoff comes now or later. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 2/27/2023

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 26, 2023

Thus they are blindsided and try to react quickly when a new competitor starts stealing customers. A leader that does not invest in the future has no future. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 07/11/2023 The result is constant stress and losing ground.

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