Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 9, 2023

Many business leaders I meet in my consulting practice are frustrated by the challenge of getting their teams working together, increasing engagement, and tackling market change requirements. Facilitate coaching and mentoring, inside and outside. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 3/25/2023

Coach

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 3, 2023

Mentoring and technical assistance from volunteer or paid experts. Another good online approach is a simple Internet search for articles like the “ The top 40 startup accelerators and incubators in North America in 2023 ” But don’t expect incubators to magically convert your pre-hatched idea into a successful company.

Organization

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Many people believe that new ideas are the critical element of innovation, but in my experience as a mentor and investor, long-term business success is more about implementation than ideas. Developing the ideal product the first time around is unlikely, high risk, and very expensive in today’s chaotic market.

Artificial Inteligence

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 30, 2023

I’m fully convinced that success is all about you rather than the market. Listen to your team, mentors, and customers to recognize real successes and failures, and surround yourself with people who can fill in the gaps. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 08/16/2023 We all have strengths and weaknesses.

Mentor

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2023

Even the best marketing doesn’t do it. This means real customer value emphasis in all interactions and marketing, versus low price and price concessions. Real customer relationships are required to understand current expectations, keep ahead of change requirements, and nurture advocacy and word-of-mouth marketing.

Competition

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2023

Based on my own experience as a mentor and angel investor, I find that as many as ninety percent of startups fail in the first five years, despite their best efforts. Pick a name, location, and marketing strategy early. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 08/08/2023 Names and taglines are critical to success.

Social Media

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2023

Keep your primary attention on market needs today. An example is the famed mentoring relationship between Bill Gates and Warren Buffett , both very busy and very smart people. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 1/5/2023 He made no excuses for 10,000 light filament failures. He then succeeded.

Artificial Inteligence