SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

It was a mobile app, so he ideally would find someone who had experience with mobile development or someone who could pick up a mobile framework. Most of them suffer from lack of activity, but it's worth a shot. The size of his initial build was roughly 3 person months and it wasn't particular complex.

Guide 349

Guide Startup Mobile Framework 349

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Establish a daily framework for action. You will build discipline and get much more accomplished if you build a self-imposed schedule, and commit yourself to following that framework. Similar to the framework step, you have to build systems that get the right work done. Know your strengths, and learn some new skills.

Framework 139

Framework Startup Entrepreneur Ideas 139

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 9, 2013

I broke down the types of CC companies into 5 main buckets today to give a framework to think about your startup if you’re entering this space: 1. That’s why dA has nearly 70 million monthly actives producing 2.5 You can watch the 20-minute video of my talk if you want here.

Marketing 361

Marketing Course Pricing Networking 361

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

I thought I’d try to offer a framework for thinking about the topic. So here’s my framework. When times are really good for fund raising many teams delay to maximize their valuation. Sometimes this pays off, other times it doesn’t. So how should you decide what to do? Are you in the “lean&# phase?

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Help Startup Competition Framework 303

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 29, 2012

He talked in the video about how he finds it helpful in companies to think about practical theory and frameworks for thinking about company strategy. We both agree that VCs are better off not doing “seed investing as an option” type activities. But Nate actually worked directly for Clay for a year-and-a-half!

Rustic Canyon 279

Rustic Canyon Venture Capital Southern California Userplane 279

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

It was a mobile app, so he ideally would find someone who had experience with mobile development or someone who could pick up a mobile framework. Most of them suffer from lack of activity, but it's worth a shot. The size of his initial build was roughly 3 person months and it wasn't particular complex.

Guide 296

Guide Startup Mobile Framework 296

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

Establish a daily framework for action. You will build discipline and get much more accomplished if you build a self-imposed schedule, and commit yourself to following that framework. Similar to the framework step, you have to build systems that get the right work done. Know your strengths, and learn some new skills.

Framework 126

Framework Startup Entrepreneur Ideas 126

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 17, 2011

The creative process - Whenever I need to do any task that requires insight I have to be able to visualize – to literally SEE the decision framework. My framework gives me a deeper understanding of the sector. Anyway, having my framework now gives me the basis for a dialog with anybody in the industry. Be open to it.

Writing 356

Writing Startup Ideas Summary 356

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 17, 2014

Establish a daily framework for action. You will build discipline and get much more accomplished if you build a self-imposed schedule, and commit yourself to following that framework. Similar to the framework step, you have to build systems that get the right work done. Know your strengths, and learn some new skills.

Entrepreneur 109

Entrepreneur Framework Startup Ideas 109

TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 11, 2021

Keeping LA county residents informed about their COVID-19 inoculation, and when they’re due for a second dose, is the primary purpose of the partnership, and benefits from Healthvana’s experience in improving patient follow-up activities.

Technical Review 201

Technical Review Software Review Startup Los Angeles 201

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 20, 2015

Establish a daily framework for action. You will build discipline and get much more accomplished if you build a self-imposed schedule, and commit yourself to following that framework. Similar to the framework step, you have to build systems that get the right work done. Know your strengths, and learn some new skills.

Entrepreneur 108

Entrepreneur Framework Startup Ideas 108

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

A good plan is a written one, approved by all key players, which maps out all activities and provides a framework for leaders and team members to follow. Then establish trigger points to clarify when contingency plans need to be activated. What does a good plan look like? Keep the plan simple, focused, and flexible.

Startup 155

Startup Resource Metrics Technical Review 155

socalTECH

APRIL 3, 2012

We had a little success with Coffee Bar, Magic Mall, and Sony's Infinite Anarchy, and those games keep getting better and we kept learning about the framework, and added more talent to our team. Michael Witz: Building out our team We're actively looking for product managers, artists, engineers, PHP engineers.

IP 217

IP PHP Design Startup 217

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 17, 2021

That means identifying the few most important roles you play in the startup right now, giving a framework for balance, motivation, and fulfillment. Decide what is most important and get those activities in the bucket before the week begins. Schedule the big rocks, don’t sort gravel.

Framework 153

Framework Product Entrepreneur Social Media 153

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Investors and partners now look only for a framework of your business essentials, within the context of your opportunity, solution, and financials. Networking no longer is primarily a face-to-face serial activity. He nails the current key startup parameters, including the following: Crafting a lean business plan as your road map.

Tips 161

Tips Startup Social Media News 161

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2023

To do this, leaders must eliminate the noise of obsolete ideas and activities, by creating protective structures, including dedicated teams focused on innovation. Govindarajan recommends a simple and practical “three box” framework for allocating time, energy, and behaviors in the proper balance to foster continuous innovation.

Framework 96

Framework Ideas Competition IBM 96

socalTECH

JANUARY 29, 2020

We want to change the culture and framework of the I'm killing it culture of early stage entrepreneurship, where you're expected to hold everything inside, even if you're struggling, and where you don't feel like you have an outlet for the feelings you are experience as you build your business.

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Invest Framework Coach Startup 113

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

So operating at a higher level, helping to set the framework for decision making and then sitting down and watching the game be played, is certainly the way to go.” If you think about your organization as a sports team or a symphony you realize that synchronization of activities is key. ” Of course I agree with this.

Startup 150

Startup Sales CTO Coach Course 150

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Certainly you must actively listen to the opinions, suggestions, and ideas of others, but the decision has to be yours, even in the face of second guessing from those with negative consequences. Own your bad decisions, with no excuses, but wisdom is the accumulation of learning and experience and is required to succeed in business.

Framework 152

Framework Entrepreneur Startup Examples 152

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 18, 2013

The first thing that entrepreneurs need to realize is that the process and framework for making social media marketing work are different from traditional marketing, and trial and error certainly doesn’t work. Good action plans include a listening plan, channel plan, SEO plan, and a content creation plan, with activities and metrics.

Social Media 102

Social Media Media Product Metrics 102

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2020

But we all know that these are not solutions by themselves, but require integration into an innovative framework to solve real customer problems. Actively solicit insights from outside domain experts, and follow-up to expand your thinking relative to your own domain. Be forever curious and optimistic.

Startup 134

Startup Artificial Inteligence Ideas Entrepreneur 134

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 3, 2019

The first thing that entrepreneurs need to realize is that the process and framework for making social media marketing work are different from traditional marketing, and trial and error certainly doesn’t work. Good action plans include a listening plan, channel plan, SEO plan, and a content creation plan, with activities and metrics.

Social Media 96

Social Media Media Marketing Metrics 96

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Matt sold his last startup, Thriva, to Active Network, and was part of the team that build up Active Network until its successful IPO in 2011. Matt Ehrlichman: Eric and I got to know one another at Active Networks. What exactly is Porch? Matt Ehrlichman: Porch is really the first, home improvement network. He led the data team.

Startup 133

Startup Guide CTO Hire Organization 133

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

While there is no right or wrong answer, having seen the extremes I’d like to offer you a framework for considering the right answer for yourselves. If you’re raising $2 million on an A round and it’s a $1 billion fund make sure they have a track record of backing and being active with early stage deals. I love that.

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Venture Capital Startup Invest Pricing 314

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 2, 2015

That means identifying the few most important roles you play in the startup right now, giving a framework for balance, motivation, and fulfillment. Decide what is most important and get those activities in the bucket before the week begins. Schedule the big rocks, don’t sort gravel.

Product 111

Product Entrepreneur Framework Social Media 111

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 25, 2014

A good plan is a written one, approved by all key players, which maps out all activities and provides a framework for leaders and team members to follow. Then establish trigger points to clarify when contingency plans need to be activated. What does a good plan look like? Keep the plan simple, focused, and flexible.

Startup 108

Startup Resource Metrics Technical Review 108

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 27, 2012

The first thing that entrepreneurs need to realize is that the process and framework for making social media marketing work are different from traditional marketing, and trial and error certainly doesn’t work. Good action plans include a listening plan, channel plan, SEO plan, and a content creation plan, with activities and metrics.

Social Media 91

Social Media Media Metrics SEO 91

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2022

The good news is that a recent Kauffman Early-Stage Entrepreneurship (KESE) Index shows the highest level of new business activity recorded in the last two decades, and the cost of entry at an all-time low. The jungle framework is a great one to set the right perspective. You can be a small tiger with big teeth, or an aging dinosaur.

Startup 112

Startup News Framework Outsource 112

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2015

“There was no real framework for a $15 million fund at the time so I had to make one up … it was really sort of an experiment … I invested across Funds I & II in 90 companies” Jeff then raised $55 million in 2010 and $85 million in 2014. Each VC raises money – say $90 million.

Venture Capital 150

Venture Capital Startup Invest Cloud Computing 150

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 20, 2013

A good plan is a written one, approved by all key players, which maps out all activities and provides a framework for leaders and team members to follow. Then establish trigger points to clarify when contingency plans need to be activated. What does a good plan look like? Keep the plan simple, focused, and flexible.

Startup 101

Startup Resource Metrics Technical Review 101

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2012

This mantra is complemented by a framework known as the five M’s, which are five key principles for unleashing creativity in any environment: Mood. This is accomplished by the active championing and celebrating of inspiration and creativity that foster a self-reinforcing cycle for increasing innovation.

Case Study 101

Case Study Ideas Framework Entrepreneur 101

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 16, 2014

The good news is that the rate of entrepreneurship is down a bit, to pre-recession levels, according to the latest Kaufmann Index of entrepreneurial activity. The jungle framework is a great one to set the right perspective. It’s a jungle fight for survival out there for aspiring entrepreneurs of all ages and demographics.

Entrepreneur 105

Entrepreneur Startup News Framework 105

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Investors and partners now look only for a framework of your business essentials, within the context of your opportunity, solution, and financials. Networking no longer is primarily a face-to-face serial activity. He nails the current key startup parameters, including the following: Crafting a lean business plan as your road map.

Entrepreneur 104

Entrepreneur Startup Social Media News 104

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 15, 2011

This mantra is complemented by a framework known as the five M’s, which are five key principles for unleashing creativity in any environment: Mood. This is accomplished by the active championing and celebrating of inspiration and creativity that foster a self-reinforcing cycle for increasing innovation.

Startup 94

Startup Case Study Ideas Framework 94

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2013

In 2012, total entrepreneurial activity in the United States hit its highest level since their survey started in 1999, according to Babson College. The jungle framework is a great one to set the right perspective. It’s a jungle out there. That’s the good news and the bad news. The laws of the jungle apply to all.

Startup 99

Startup Competition News Framework 99

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2016

To do this, leaders must eliminate the noise of obsolete ideas and activities, by creating protective structures, including dedicated teams focused on innovation. Govindarajan recommends a simple and practical “three box” framework for allocating time, energy, and behaviors in the proper balance to foster continuous innovation.

Framework 59

Framework Ideas Competition IBM 59

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Encourage transparent interaction and make yourself approachable by actively assisting people in their own domain. Instead, set long-term business objectives and develop a framework for the trajectory your team needs to get there. Check your ego at the door. Build relationships through “hands-on” assistance.

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Startup Entrepreneur Template Mentor 103