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7 Specifics Show How Startups Are All About Execution

Startup Professionals Musings

Bill was relentless in his focus on getting the software PC DOS project delivered, while continually challenging us with new business models. If you or your team sees you as an idea person, your first task as an entrepreneur should be to find a co-founder who can deliver. Customer acquisition, retention, and support.

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7 Ways Entrepreneurs With Great Ideas Must Follow Up

Startup Professionals Musings

Bill was relentless in his focus on getting the software PC DOS project delivered, while continually challenging us with new business models. If you or your team sees you as an idea person, your first task as an entrepreneur should be to find a co-founder who can deliver. Customer acquisition, retention, and support.

Ideas 122
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10 Key Business Plan Elements Not In A Product Spec

Startup Professionals Musings

Let me assure you that a business plan and product plan are two different things (I have personally written several of both). Be sure to include this in your “elevator pitch,” which you must always deliver as a prelude to your technology features. You need both to survive. Use non-fuzzy terms to quantify customer value.

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Idea People Are Not The Key To Startup Success

Startup Professionals Musings

Bill was relentless in his focus on getting the software PC DOS project delivered, while continually challenging us with new business models. If you or your team sees you as an idea person, your first task as an entrepreneur should be to find a co-founder who can deliver. Customer acquisition, retention, and support.

Ideas 115
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Open Angel Forum San Fran – Team Calacanis Raises the Bar

Both Sides of the Table

My personal favorite and best fit for GRP Partners was Thumbtack. Marco Zappacosta served up an cogent, business focused and nicely demo’d pitch of their product. – and provide a way to facilitate a match between vendor and person needing service. Thumbtack is marketplace for local services.

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7 Areas Where Ideas Are Necessary, But Not Sufficient

Startup Professionals Musings

Bill was relentless in his focus on getting the software PC DOS project delivered, while continually challenging us with new business models. If you or your team sees you as an idea person, your first task as an entrepreneur should be to find a co-founder who can deliver. Customer acquisition, retention, and support.

Ideas 53
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Top 57 Online Startups Meets Technology Meets Product Posts for November 2010

SoCal CTO

Five Reasons You Haven’t Launched - Software By Rob , November 10, 2010 Photo by stevendepolo. The 11 Harsh Realities Of Being An Entrepreneur - OnStartups , November 1, 2010 There's always talk about the end game in the form of an acquisition, funding announcement, or eventual flame out. This post is an accusation. call to arms.