Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Like many of you I read the Is Web Summit a Scam article making the rounds this week. Big conferences in part are about education and entertainment. Networking, lobby conference, hearing speakers, staying out late and meeting people – that’s where the real value is to me. Let me get that out of the way.

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InfoChachkie

MAY 7, 2012

If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! Unless an investor specifically asks you to educate them regarding your space, focus your pitch on why you and your team are uniquely qualified to exploit the opportunity and turn the idea into a lucrative, self-sustaining business.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 31, 2021

Tech companies have spent the past decade or more developing innovations that can be applied to old-world industries like agriculture, construction, energy, education, manufacturing and transportation and logistics. “Across the country, pipes and treatment plants are aging and polluted drinking water is endangering public health.

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TechCrunch LA

APRIL 23, 2020

All of that charging infrastructure and grid upgrades are in part designed to help meet the increased power demands that the proposal expects to bring onto the grid through another $25 billion in government funding for electric vehicles of all types. billion set aside for workforce retraining and education.

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InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. These sites (so far) have managed to balance facilitating product discovery and purchase capabilities with users'' desires to entertain and educate themselves without feeling like they are in a marketplace. Search Meets Social = Commerce.

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 9, 2015

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! Per Jason , “In some cases, media meetings and introductions don’t generate immediate results. Good news: a quick review of TechCrunch’s March 2015 List of Top 20 U.S.

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 3, 2018

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. During a Invoca Board meeting, an interesting idea was raised by Brett Queener, a former Salesforce senior executive. Inertia – As with any change, it will take time, effort and education for the organization to internalize the new calendar cadence. .

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 2, 2014

A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! Always the bridesmaid? While it still emotionally sucks, at least it will no longer break the bank; that is, if Kelsey Doorey has it her way.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

This article originally appeared on TechCrunch. When you’re in a meeting with journalists it’s very easy to get diverted. You give them an education in whatever topic it was that they asked about. He did the interview and was eviscerated in the article. This point isn’t just about press meetings.

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InfoChachkie

APRIL 28, 2011

If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! WebEx was the early leader in web meetings. A typical 60-minute meeting with one attendee cost $54. The costs increased as the length and size of a meeting expanded. Bad Profits. Arbitrage Is Fleeting. Exploring The Campus.

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InfoChachkie

MARCH 9, 2019

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. The format was too different and the McDonald brothers didn’t offer an adequate level of customer education. This caused people to pull up to the restaurant, sit in their cars and then become frustrated when no one came out to take their orders.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 20, 2011

As background, I attended several educational institutions both in the US and abroad. This provided me with a good education and numerous important contacts around the world. Now that I had spare time I started to re-engage with educational institutions, professional organizations, neighbors and old friends.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 20, 2010

It surprises me how many really smart people I meet still doubt the power of Twitter. Right now the most important role to hire in Twitter would be a seasoned marketing professional who could proactively change the conversation about Twitter and educate people about its significance as an information sharing tool.

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InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 5, 2011

free weekly Infochachkie articles! Thus, you may have to deferentially educate him as you assuage his objections. Go To The Meeting – But Do Not Take The Materials. You can effectively do so by utilizing an online meeting product, such as GoToMeeting or LogMeIn. No one can tell your story better than you.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

This article was originally published under Jeff Miller’s column “The Science of Workplace Motivation” on Inc.com. When most people think of training , the first thing that comes to mind is a mandatory meeting in a stuffy conference room with a boring instructor walking through poorly designed slides.

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Eric Greenspan

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

During public speaking engangements, when I attend meetings, or when I encounter Make It Work customers. A simple formula really; pay attention to the details, educate and appreciate the customer, and go the extra mile. “Employees First, Customers Next&# is my philosophy and how we roll at Make It Work.

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InfoChachkie

AUGUST 27, 2012

Although a handful of performers achieve their goals soon after launching their careers, for most, preparation meeting opportunity is what leads to their success. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! It is too easy to say that an artist’s success is simply a matter of luck.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2009

I had really positive experiences such as working with Greg Gretsch at Sigma Partners where he championed us to a partners’ meeting where we sort of got crucified. We made changes and Greg was a gentleman throughout the process rather than berating us for our performance (it was our first partners’ meeting). It got worse.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 21, 2011

This article first appeared on TechCrunch. Others like Words with Friends solve deeper problems than games, like meeting new people or curing loneliness. But what about education? I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the proliferation of starutps in the past 2 years. It seems almost incomprehensible that only 2.5

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InfoChachkie

MARCH 17, 2014

A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. Stop complaining about how difficult it is to encourage well-mannered, highly educated, civilized professionals to work together. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! Just Fiction You Say? Think Again.

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InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! Educational Opportunities. The educational opportunities afforded members of the Marines and Peace Corps are usually outside a traditional classroom setting. Make Money Not Strife.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 27, 2016

Most experts agree that the software patent process is in disarray, and you can find a long Wikipedia article on the debate, as well as many strong views from key industry players. This is positive, in educating the public by making them aware of an unknown or non-obvious software invention. All patents require public disclosure.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2017

Every Chamber of Commerce, educational organization, and many business organizations are looking for people who are willing to share some special expertise, skills, or interests. These days, people love short articles, rather than taking the time to read a book. Look for a gap to fill, and do the work to make your presence memorable.

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Tech.Co

JANUARY 9, 2018

Meet the startups showcasing at Eureka Park Startup Arlington this year at CES 2018: BooleanGirl. As a startup we have “ access to educated, entrepreneurial, machine learning talent,” Kaufhold said. The article was brought to you in partnership with Arlington Economic Development. Learn more about the Startup Arlington program.

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 30, 2012

According to a January 2012 article in Forbes Magazine , nearly 16% of the 400 most affluent Americans do not have a college degree. I generally encourage my UC Santa Barbara students to complete their formal education before joining or creating a startup. We Don't Need No Stinkin' Degrees. "As " [Tweet this quote].

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 13, 2013

And a few teams of super talented, educated and bright entrepreneurs make a few mill. You rarely meet people who don’t resent the scores of entitled acquihirees of their company. ” Note: image from PandoDaily, clicking it will take you to the article in which I found it. And who cares, right? in their 20′s.

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InfoChachkie

APRIL 14, 2014

If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! If they are meeting their objectives, then we are being successful. Some are using technology in creative ways to customize and enhance the educational experience for students. Time will tell if we are successful at that.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

However, if you talk to a lot of people about who Vantage Media is, a lot of them think we''re still an agency, specifically focused on for-profit education marketing. That technology underpins marketplaces in auto, health, life insurance, and even education. Starting in 2010, we started focusing on that.

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Tech.Co

JANUARY 10, 2018

Try and connect in-person as much as possible with your customer through presentations, events, meet and greets. It is important to make the education and purchase experience as easy as possible. This article was provided in partnership with Domain.Co, to help startups build their companies. Gain a Stronger Perspective.

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Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 10, 2013

This article is to shine a digital light on a few other companies who have “WOWED” me and their secret sauce to create long term impact that makes at least my day a little bit easier. My twitter bio even says “Determined 2 meet all Inspiring Honest people”. They focus on a specific market and over deliver quality education.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Natalia Oberti Noguera: Pipeline Fellowship is a program to educate and bring more women into the investment side of business. We have three main components: education, mentoring, and practice. In education, we hold workshops on topics like portfolio strategy and evaluation. What is Pipeline Fellowship about?

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 27, 2011

If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! Meet with potential VCs, and make it clear that you are not currently seeking funding. During such meetings, make the VCs aware of your near-term and intermediate milestones. No Paychecks.

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InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

free weekly Infochachkie articles! In terms of honesty and ethics, I’ve found over and over that at the leading edge of technology it’s as much about setting and meeting expectations as about raw functionality. Because we have employees around the world, we have all-employee meetings three times a year.

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InfoChachkie

JULY 14, 2011

If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! This is especially true for companies with expensive and complex products or services that are more consultative in nature, like insurance, financial services, home services, education and travel, etc. Meet as many people as you can.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 7, 2010

This clearly represents a good education with numerous contacts around the world. Over the years we had lived in different parts of the US and abroad, meeting all the usual challenges of raising kids, changing jobs, buying and selling houses and trying to stay fit. Personally I got married, had three children and eventually divorced.

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InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

free weekly Infochachkie articles! Rather than seizing this extraordinary opportunity to infiltrate IBM and educate them as to CP/M’s benefits, Digital Research considered IBM’s lack of knowledge of the PC market as further evidence that IBM’s PC would fail and thus the partnership was not worthy of its time or attention.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 3, 2013

In a discussion I had with Fred Wilson at the Invesco LP meeting Fred said the same about the influence of Clayton. Disruption of Education. He talked about how for centuries education had “no technological core” (meaning it was bound by physical locations) and thus disruption was very difficult.

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