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What Happens When Startups Turn from Their Innovation Stage to Operational Excellence?

Both Sides of the Table

Nearly every successful tech startup I’ve observed over the past 20 years has gone through a similar growth pattern: Innovate, systematize then scale operations. Innovate In the early years of a startup there is a lot of kinetic energy of enthusiastic innovators looking to launch a product that changes how an industry works.

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8 Keys to Dispersed Teams With Maximum Productivity

Startup Professionals Musings

Modern communication tools, including WebEx, Skype and video conferencing are a good start, but virtual teams remain a productivity nightmare for many companies. Team leaders and startup founders must be visibly and mentally present to be perceived as trustworthy and part of the team. Clear objectives and metrics are established early.

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Surveying SoCal's M&A Landscape, with David Siemer

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One of the most frequent questions from high tech startups is: where''s my exit? We caught up with David Siemer , both an investment banker who runs Siemer & Associates (www.siemer.com) and an early stage investor here with Siemer Ventures (www.siemervc.com), to get his thoughts on the subject. How about mergers and acquisitions?

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Next Gen CrowdInvesting | Chance Barnett (CEO) of Crowdfunder

Tech Zulu Event

Back in January, at the annual TechZulu Startup Forecast , our panel of industry leaders and investors spent a healthy dose of time discussing the ongoing JOBS Act (Jumpstart Our Business Startups) and the investing sphere at large. This all, circling around 2008, a shy year for startup investments. We Found Experts.

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Making Revenue Sharing And Cost Savings Deals Work – Sharing Means Caring

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A sharing relationship requires both parties to carefully vet the potential value of the partnership up-front. Establishing mutually agreed upon and readily measurable metrics up-front are essential to creating viable sharing relationships. Revving Up Shared Revenue. If they accept, you will be rewarded.

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