InfoChachkie

MAY 12, 2014

A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. I recently received an email from a former student in which he described how he was able to secure a lunch meeting with a high-profile entrepreneur who is operating multiple ventures in parallel. A native German speaker, he will soon graduate from University of Münster.

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 4, 2012

As an entrepreneur, I helped create companies which achieved two IPOs and two trade sales totaling $385 million. Hopefully this article and the accompanying six-minute video will help you avoid learning these mission-critical lessons the hard way. Eleanor Roosevelt – US Diplomat & Wife of President Franklin Roosevelt.

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JULY 16, 2012

Apologies: an incomplete draft of this article was inadvertently sent out previously via RSS. This article originally appeared on Forbes HERE. If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! You can also check out my blog for emerging entrepreneurs HERE. Share and Enjoy.

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JUNE 3, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared on Inc. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! You can watch/listen to how John and Kyle turned their email newsletter into an international bestseller in the following 9-minute excerpt from John''s recent talk at UC Santa Barbara.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 10, 2011

The downside to this rapid stream is that at times you come across super interesting articles that you want to read but for which you don’t currently have the time. For me, when I use Twitter on my Blackberry I email the Tweet to my gmail account and I read them later. How do you deal with this scenario?

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 31, 2010

TechCrunch ran my article yesterday as a guest post but I wanted to have a copy here for anybody who missed it and for future readers of this blog. Having been through this all before myself I would like to tell a cautionary tale that can happen to the best of us: The Yo-Yo life of the tech entrepreneur. We were based in London.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

It’s what life was like as an entrepreneur. But this is nothing like the stress of being an entrepreneur. What’s it really like being an entrepreneur? You probably follow some high-profile entrepreneurs on Instagram and Twitter and see conference pictures of them in Davos, Mexico, Monaco or wherever.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 27, 2011

I was meeting regularly with entrepreneurs and offering (for better or for worse) advice on how to run a startup and how to raise venture capital from my experience in doing so at two companies. Or “I’m a new entrepreneur, why would I offer advice on how to run a startup?&#. People often ask me why I started blogging.

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NOVEMBER 3, 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! As noted in this recent Wall Street Journal article, Google has begun requesting that merchants include rating and review data to ensure that the efficacy of their search results.

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JANUARY 9, 2013

If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! I also expanded the syndication of my articles to mainstream sites, such as TechCrunch, Inc. Are these the "best" articles I wrote last year? Article Title. Most viewed article on LinkedIn - nearly 50k views on Forbes.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 31, 2011

This article originally appeared on TechCrunch. Somehow they imagined you didn’t notice that they were glancing beneath the table secretly firing off one-line emails. Every entrepreneur I know bitched about it and the smartest boards banned Blackberrys. They flip between your presentation and email or the Internet.

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InfoChachkie

MAY 20, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. According to Tige Young, Founder and CEO of Tui Tai Expeditions , entrepreneurs should de-emphasize ROI and focus on a more accurate measure of wealth, Return On Life. In the resulting article , I describe Tige''s deft handling of online trolls via the deft use of social media.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

free weekly Infochachkie articles! I began our discussion by asking Guy, “Why should entrepreneurs read your latest book, Enchantment?”. The reason why an entrepreneur should be interested in this book is because entrepreneurs have to overcome resistance. You even include your email address at the back of the book.

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JULY 15, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared in The Wall Street Journal . If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! Sophisticated entrepreneurs understand that everything is easier at scale. Don''t Define Scale Too Early. Photo credit: Flickr born1945. Share and Enjoy.

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APRIL 28, 2011

Many entrepreneurs encounter a similar dilemma. Thus, entrepreneurs must decide when to stop listening to the Sirens’ song of a quick buck and position their company to take advantage of long-term, sustainable business models. If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles!

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DECEMBER 22, 2011

By early 2010, I found my stylistic voice and identified my audience of emerging entrepreneurs and thus dropped my penname. free weekly Infochachkie articles! times and my email newsletter subscribers more than doubled. Article Title. If you have not already signed up to my email newsletter, you can do so HERE.

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JUNE 11, 2012

According to a January 2012 Forbes article, nearly 16% of the 400 most affluent Americans do not have a college degree. For many entrepreneurs, college has little appeal. Academia’s arbitrary, bureaucratic structure, combined with its predominant focus on theoretical issues, causes many entrepreneurs to depart college early.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 22, 2011

One of the most common questions that entrepreneurs who meet me for the first time like to ask is, “Do you miss being an entrepreneur? I thought I’d talk a bit about the differences I’ve experienced between being an entrepreneur & a VC – you know, from “both sides of the table.&#. On Being an Entrepreneur.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 11, 2014

There’s an article making the rounds in tech circles titled “ Growth Hacking is Bull ” written by Muhammad Saleem. I’d like to make the case that the article is wrong. And if there is a term for that which helps entrepreneurs stay focused on these good and true objectives then I’m all for it.

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Technology Council

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

The Tech Coast Angels talk about improving your chances for long-term success in the lead article of the November SCribe Newsletter. Check this out, along with our other feature articles and links to the upcoming event schedule. 10 Invisible Threats To Every Business.

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JUNE 18, 2021

You can’t win as an entrepreneur working alone. I hope all this seems obvious to you, but I still get a good number of notes from “entrepreneurs” who have been busy inventing things all their life, but can’t find a partner to start their first business, and others trying to find an executive, an investor, or a lawyer.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2012

This article previously appeared in Forbes. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! He then went on to identify four approaches entrepreneurs can take to enhance their chances of achieving success. Mark encourages emerging entrepreneurs to become self-aware.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 8, 2010

I have a very detailed article that covers stuff I won’t cover in detail in this post. But if you like this topic please consider reading the Mashable article. I was an entrepreneur. The obvious starting point is to email a few friends and let them know you have a new blog. I put much time into it. Some search.

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InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Nearly every entrepreneur has heard the refrain, "Get back to me when you have some traction,” while seeking funding. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! From an unsophisticated investor, this response might be a non-confrontational way of saying "No." Triangle Of Evidence.

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InfoChachkie

AUGUST 4, 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! If you could share one startup lesson with a young entrepreneur, what would it be? Although far wittier than yours truly, Chuck shares my heightened sense of cynicism.

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socalTECH

APRIL 12, 2011

For our Insights and Opinions section today, Ryan Born , entrepreneur and CEO of AudioMicro , talks about why he tries every day to get rejected : Being an entrepreneur isn't easy. To make it as an entrepreneur, YOU HAVE TO LEARN TO EMBRACE REJECTION. Read the rest of Ryan's article, Every Day I Try and Get Rejected.

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 3, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared on Inc. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! You can watch/listen to how John and Kyle turned their email newsletter into an international bestseller in the following 9-minute excerpt from John''s recent talk at UC Santa Barbara.

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socalTECH

MAY 29, 2012

Today, we have a piece from Frank Addante , serial entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of Rubicon Project , the Los Angeles advertising technology developer. For those who use their email box as a To-Do list, it can be even worse. Read Frank's article, Long To-Do List? In today's digital age, it's hard to focus. READ MORE>>.

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Berkonomics

DECEMBER 19, 2013

In the process of raising funds to create and develop a business, entrepreneurs make many statements to those they seek to attract as investors. Email readers, continue here.] Metrics and management: What might be the first indication the company will not be able to achieve its goals and objectives? By: Arthur Lipper.

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TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The initial M13 Launchpad program will leverage PepsiCo executives and advisors to take entrepreneurs-in-residence on a 12-week long program in ideating and launching a health and wellness-focused startup.

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InfoChachkie

APRIL 9, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared on Inc. Comedians are entrepreneurs. In addition, both comedians and entrepreneurs must engage and entertain their demanding audiences. In addition, both comedians and entrepreneurs must engage and entertain their demanding audiences. Comedic Tips. Share and Enjoy.

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InfoChachkie

MAY 7, 2012

If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! Skilled entrepreneurs bring ideas and money together by building a bridge of trust. I likewise value an entrepreneur who treats my money like their own and understands the difference between spending and investing.

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. One the most frequent questions asked of me by entrepreneurs is, "How can I become a Venture Capitalist?" The inquiry is common because being a VC is (to an entrepreneur, at least) a sexy job. In contrast, an Angel Investor is someone who invests their own capital.

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 21, 2013

As part, of UC Santa Barbara’s Distinguished Lecture Series, Eucalyptus Systems' CEO, Marten Mickos shared his insights and advice regarding what it takes to be a serially successful entrepreneur. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! Becoming a successful entrepreneur isn't.

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MARCH 18, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! There are a variety of factors entrepreneurs should consider when evaluating a potential early-stage investor. Four Common Angel Archetypes. The Beauty Of Low Expectations.

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InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 29, 2012

However, certain questions can be tricky for an entrepreneur to answer. Below are five common questions an entrepreneur will encounter when seeking venture funding. Handled appropriately, these questions provide investors a window into an entrepreneurs’ soul, which minimizes the chances of a future misalignment.

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JANUARY 12, 2015

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. One of my top former students, Fredi Fernandez , recently sent me a compelling email. Fredi''s email is worth reading, as it reinforces how lucky American entrepreneurs truly are. He founded Alpha Origins in 2011. Fredi''s Plea.

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