Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 5, 2023

Bill was relentless in his focus on getting the software PC DOS project delivered, while continually challenging us with new business models. Managing marketing metrics and the sales pipeline. Follow-up is required for every sales lead, a pipeline built, and a sales process documented, with training for new reps.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2020

Bill was relentless in his focus on getting the software PC DOS project delivered, while continually challenging us with new business models. Managing marketing metrics and the sales pipeline. Follow-up is required for every sales lead, a pipeline built, and a sales process documented, with training for new reps.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 9, 2015

Bill was relentless in his focus on getting the software PC DOS project delivered, while continually challenging us with new business models. Managing marketing metrics and the sales pipeline. Follow-up is required for every sales lead, a pipeline built, and a sales process documented, with training for new reps.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

These tools may range from secure phone lines to compatible messaging software for everyone. Virtual teams need a tool-acquisition process, training program and support contact for all technology provided. Clear objectives and metrics are established early. Necessary tools are provided and supported for collaboration.

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 16, 2018

Jim Semick: I’ve been launching and managing software products for 15 years now, going back to when you and I worked together at Expertcity before it was acquired by Citrix. We build product roadmap software – it’s a SaaS company based here in Santa Barbara, California. Who is Mr. Semick and what is ProductPlan all about?

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 15, 2016

Bill was relentless in his focus on getting the software PC DOS project delivered, while continually challenging us with new business models. Managing marketing metrics and the sales pipeline. Follow-up is required for every sales lead, a pipeline built, and a sales process documented, with training for new reps.

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 5, 2007

You create something that has value and gets traction and yet youve created it in a way that the software is considered "free." There are quite a few other Software Development Companies in Southern California working on open source and/or freemium business models. I understand his frustration.

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