Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Everyone knows and admires the leaders , including Google and Zappos, but most entrepreneurs have only a fuzzy idea of what to do to get there. He cites eight leadership actions, which I also recommend, from a non-scientific perspective, as a mentor to entrepreneurs. So, how do you build trust? Flatten management levels.

Claremont 172

Claremont Mentor Study Startup 172

socalTECH

APRIL 12, 2013

There''s been a lot of activity over the past two years in the Southern California accelerator/incubator market, with numerous groups (Amplify, EvoNexus, K5, LaunchpadLA, MediaCamp, Science, StartEngine, and many, many others) looking to help entrepreneurs start and fund their companies. But, how successful have they been? Science Inc.

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Southern California Incubator Report Startup 222

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Contrary to what you might guess, the highest rate of entrepreneurial growth over the last few years is not Gen-Y upstarts, but Boomers over the age of 50, now called encore entrepreneurs. With longer life expectancies and greater health in later life, older generations are moving to start new firms -- and mentor young entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneur 75

Entrepreneur Technical Review Startup Technical Support 75

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 9, 2021

If you are a new business owner or entrepreneur, you are likely to be creative and willing to take a risk , and you probably assume that most potential team members have the same mindset. Recent articles report that companies where everyone is focused on the big picture can increase their returns by up to 400 percent.

Coach 174

Coach Activity Customer Custom 174

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

” It’s the most common refrain I hear from investors and even entrepreneurs these days. I think there is also no denying the role that Richard Rosenblatt has played in building the LA tech ecosystem and spawning great entrepreneurs who followed in his footsteps. “There’s something going on in LA.”

Entrepreneur 376

Entrepreneur Snapchat Startup Google 376

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2022

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. His checklists cover everything from building a vision, to consistently delivering results, for entrepreneurs up to mature business executives. I wish it was that easy.

Technology 133

Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 133

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 22, 2022

I urge you to force yourself to be a regular new learner, by tackling new problems, listening to expert mentors, and finding time for leadership books. Don’t be afraid to ask peers and friends for feedback and progress reports. Actively broaden your business network to new domains. In reality, only you can make this happen.

Startup 114

Startup Mentor Conference Networking 114

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2016

The job of chief financial officer (CFO) may sound like a nightmare assignment to technical entrepreneurs, but the tasks and skills required are key to every new venture. Every team member, from engineer to CEO, lives or dies based on cash flow, so the more they can tune their activities to revenue and expenses, the more valuable they become.

Entrepreneur 59

Entrepreneur Activity Training Outsource Development 59

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 7, 2019

Contrary to what you might guess, the highest rate of entrepreneurial growth over the last few years is not Gen-Y upstarts, but Boomers over the age of 50, now called encore entrepreneurs. With longer life expectancies and greater health in later life, older generations are moving to start new firms -- and mentor young entrepreneurs.

Startup 119

Startup Technical Review Technical Support Entrepreneur 119

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

We have significant VC commitments (listed below) – every entering company will get $50,000 in funding, mentorship from top VCs and successful entrepreneurs plus free office space. Report Card. One senior mentor to Launchpad LA recently said, “I got more out of Launchpad LA than I even put in. For the past 2.5

Venture Capital 287

Venture Capital Funding Startup GRP Partners 287

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2023

As an investor and advisor to entrepreneurs, I see accountability, or lack of it, as an override to even the best idea. If you are an entrepreneur building a new business, there are many things along these lines that you can and must do to be seen as accountable, including the following: It’s up to you to be the model of accountability.

Startup 96

Startup Resource Training Tool 96

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 7, 2015

Almost every entrepreneur needs to improve their skills in this area, so I did some research on the basics. For example, non-computer types should consider delegating their social media, website, and SEO activities. Finally, every entrepreneur needs to set aside their fear of delegating. Pick the best person to delegate to.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur Startup SEO Social Media 100

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

With the current volatile economy, as an active startup mentor, I’m seeing a new surge of entrepreneurs and startups, with the commensurate scramble for funding. This approach is thus not viable for entrepreneurs already out of money. Increased jeopardy and less fun for the entrepreneur. Marty Zwilling.

Funding 104

Funding Summary Entrepreneur Acquisition 104

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 14, 2022

Almost every entrepreneur needs to improve their skills in this area, so I did some research on the basics. For example, non-computer types should consider delegating their social media, website, and SEO activities. Finally, every entrepreneur needs to set aside their fear of delegating. Pick the best person to delegate to.

Startup 121

Startup SEO Social Media Satisfaction 121

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2018

One of the lessons I have learned over the years as a business executive, and now as a mentor to entrepreneurs, is that if you really want employees who enthusiastically take ownership of their work, you have to start treating them like owners, not renters. They show up every day, keep a low profile, and collect a paycheck.

Mentor 72

Mentor Coach Startup Activity 72

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 2, 2021

Are you often frustrated that people reporting to you, or key peers, seem to dodge accountability for their actions? I often think of the scope of this example in my role as mentor to a struggling entrepreneur who is quick to blame his problems on employee mistakes, or even changing customer expectations.

Training 173

Training Examples Startup Social Media 173

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

As an investor and advisor to entrepreneurs, I see accountability, or lack of it, as an override to even the best idea. If you are an entrepreneur building a new business, there are many things along these lines that you can and must do to be seen as accountable, including the following: It’s up to you to be the model of accountability.

Startup 147

Startup Resource Training Tool 147

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 15, 2014

I then got my MBA at University of Chicago so I secretly pull for local entrepreneurs as long as they don’t make me visit in the Winter any more. Local mentors matter. People often say, “Great entrepreneurs will build a community and the capital will follow.” Locally we call it “the Snapchat effect.”

Company 369

Company Companies Startup Snapchat 369

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2012

Almost every entrepreneur needs to improve their skills in this area, so I did some research in the basic principles. For example, non-computer types should consider delegating their social media, website, and SEO activities. Finally, every entrepreneur needs to set aside their fear of delegating. Listen and observe.

Entrepreneur 96

Entrepreneur Product Startup SEO 96

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 8, 2019

With the current strong economy, as an active startup mentor, I’m seeing a new surge of entrepreneurs and startups, with the commensurate scramble for funding. This approach is thus not viable for entrepreneurs already out of money. Increased jeopardy and less fun for the entrepreneur. Marty Zwilling.

Summary 121

Summary Startup Entrepreneur Funding 121

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

If you are going to be a real entrepreneur, it’s important that you know yourself well. After all, you won’t have a direct manager charged with giving you feedback, and your direct reports probably will be afraid to tell you what they really think. but I see them applying equally well to every entrepreneur, man or woman.

Entrepreneur 93

Entrepreneur Demand Outsource Satisfaction 93

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 23, 2011

Can they survive as entrepreneurs, and do they have the passion it takes to run a startup and attract investors? But I’m happy to report that I see more and more of them impressively stepping up to the entrepreneurial plate. Gen-Y’ers were tightly scheduled as children and used to a full schedule of structured activity.

Entrepreneur 98

Entrepreneur Report Mentor Startup 98

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

If you find problem-solving to be energizing, you could be the next great entrepreneur. To do it well requires a focus on several key activities and practices, including the following: Maintain a positive attitude, since startup problems are normal. Don’t hesitate to call in an experienced advisor or mentor to help.

Startup 100

Startup Entrepreneur Satisfaction Metrics 100

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

It’s even more exciting when you can report an exit of a company that is a major win. My partner & mentor Yves Sisteron ( You can get to know Yves in this YouTube video ) has been active at HDI for years (as has our CFO, Dana Kibler ). Women Entrepreneurs. ” Let me explain all three.

GRP Partners 285

GRP Partners Technical Review Truecar Invest 285

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. His checklists cover everything from building a vision, to consistently delivering results, for entrepreneurs up to mature business executives. I wish it was that easy.

Technology 86

Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 86

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 18, 2019

Almost every entrepreneur needs to improve their skills in this area, so I did some research on the basics. For example, non-computer types should consider delegating their social media, website, and SEO activities. Finally, every entrepreneur needs to set aside their fear of delegating. Pick the best person to delegate to.

Startup 96

Startup SEO Social Media Satisfaction 96

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

As an investor and advisor to entrepreneurs, I see accountability, or lack of it, as an override to even the best idea. If you are an entrepreneur building a new business, there are many things along these lines that you can and must do, including the following: It’s up to you to be the model of accountability. Very refreshing.

Startup 96

Startup Resource Training Tool 96

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 16, 2013

New entrepreneurs are setting up shop and the city is encouraging tech development with exciting initiatives. BILA) is an online community for digital tech entrepreneurs and innovators. Currently, it has been difficult to track the all the new startup activity, find out how large or small the team is and if they are funded or not.

Startup 105

Startup Mentor Entrepreneur Platform 105

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 23, 2018

Many entrepreneurs and small businesses I know are struggling with business-threatening issues, but are reluctant to seek any assistance. The best way to do this in business is to proactively ask someone to be your mentor. The most successful business executives build one or more two-way mentoring relationships with peers.

Mentor 53

Mentor Examples Help Satisfaction 53

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 22, 2017

Everyone knows and admires the leaders , including Google and Zappos, but most entrepreneurs have only a fuzzy idea of what to do to get there. He cites eight leadership actions, which I also recommend, from a non-scientific perspective, as a mentor to entrepreneurs. So, how do you build trust? Flatten management levels.

Develop 58

Develop Development Claremont Mentor 58

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 12, 2013

He co-founded a prominent accelerator in Los Angeles called MuckerLab , that has produced a number of impressive companies and he mentored more than 20 of them. Natural mentors – a desire to help. We settled on Venture Partner as is now being reported and also picked up here. Quantitative & analytical.

Venture Capital 360

Venture Capital GRP Partners Startup Invest 360

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2015

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. His checklists cover everything from building a vision, to consistently delivering results, for entrepreneurs up to mature business executives. I wish it was that easy.

Startup 107

Startup Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur 107

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 4, 2010

Can they survive as entrepreneurs, and do they have what it takes to run a startup and attract investors? But I’m happy to report that I see more and more of them impressively stepping up to the entrepreneurial plate. Gen-Y’ers were tightly scheduled as children and used to a full schedule of structured activity. Marty Zwilling.

Entrepreneur 49

Entrepreneur Report Mentor Startup 49

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 13, 2018

With the current strong economy, as an active startup mentor, I’m seeing a new surge of entrepreneurs and startups, with the commensurate scramble for funding. This approach is not for entrepreneurs already out of money. Increased jeopardy and less fun for the entrepreneur. Marty Zwilling.

Summary 79

Summary Startup Entrepreneur Funding 79

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2013

Can Gen-Y, much less the new Generation Z (1995-2010), survive as entrepreneurs, and do they have the passion and commitment it takes to run a startup and attract investors? But I’m happy to report that I see more and more of them impressively stepping up to the entrepreneurial plate. A startup is the most unstructured entity I know.

Startup 96

Startup Entrepreneur Report Mentor 96

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2010

Almost every entrepreneur needs to improve their skills in this area, so I did some research in the basic principles. For example, non-computer types should consider delegating their social media, website, and SEO activities. Tags: entrepreneur startup delegate authority business. Pick the best person to delegate to.

Entrepreneur 52

Entrepreneur Startup SEO Social Media 52

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 16, 2016

As an investor and advisor to entrepreneurs, I see accountability, or lack of it, as an override to even the best idea. If you are an entrepreneur building a new business, there are many things along these lines that you can and must do, including the following: It’s up to you to be the model of accountability. Very refreshing.

Startup 99

Startup Resource Training Tool 99