Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

I am a raving fan of AppSumo because the creator of the brand, Noah Kagan , leads his company focusing on community first and sales second. And he showed us examples how implementing his team’s innovations directly sky rocketed company sales. Noah has what I believe he called “Thank You metrics”. But you need to pay the bills!’

Metrics 87

Metrics Email Startup Technical Review 87

InfoChachkie

MARCH 9, 2019

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. Successful serial entrepreneurs know that their relationships are valuable assets worthy of careful nurturing – employees, investors, customers and suppliers are loyal to entrepreneurs they trust and trust is built on honesty and integrity.

Startup 100

Startup Netflix Entrepreneur Metrics 100

InfoChachkie

JULY 14, 2015

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. Congress' latest attempt to impose an "Internet sales tax" is just another misguided tax grab that will do more harm than good to American small businesses. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles!

Sales 100

Sales Customer Custom Metrics 100

InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

However, many people are not aware that prior to entering academia, Steve was a wily and creative marketing entrepreneur. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! . The team failed to understand that marketing's primary role at a startup is to drive sales.

Marketing 271

Marketing Startup Sales Customer 271

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 23, 2015

A while back in a blog article , I pointed out that none of these justify a startup business plan with little or no budget for marketing. In the book, Jaffe introduces three new sets of metrics for gauging progress: Medium-term metrics. Long-term sales. entrepreneur marketing paid media social media startup zero'

Marketing 100

Marketing Social Media Framework Media 100

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

I still have to tell some entrepreneurs that even with the best idea, they have to move to Silicon Valley to find the investors they need, or they need to move to the U.S. billion dollar sale to Oracle from Bozeman, Montana. But it is an important metric for firms in pursuit of explosive growth.

Startup 97

Startup Technical Review Oracle Software Review 97

InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

In August 2004, FastCompany published an article titled, Inside The Mind Of Jeff Bezos , written by Alan Deutschman. Although the article is informative, it is the accompanying sidebar that has remained with me over the succeeding years. If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles!

Tips 279

Tips Startup Framework Customer 279

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2013

A while back in a blog article , I pointed out that none of these justify a startup business plan with little or no budget for marketing. In the book, Jaffe introduces three new sets of metrics for gauging progress: Medium-term metrics. Long-term sales. marketing is not zero marketing. Marty Zwilling.

Media 101

Media Marketing Startup Framework 101

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 21, 2010

As startup entrepreneurs we all want to work with them because having their name as reference clients makes it so much easier for marketing, PR, selling to other customers, fund raising and even recruiting. While I’m a huge believer that sales bonuses should always be uncapped, I think capping PBW’s is a good idea.

Startup 298

Startup Sales Slides Metrics 298

InfoChachkie

JULY 20, 2015

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. Six outstanding entrepreneurs have created this sweet flavor of success in one of the most beautiful places on earth – Santa Barbara, California. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! From Lynda.com ’s recent $1.5

Santa Barbara 100

Santa Barbara Startup Sales Entrepreneur 100

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 27, 2011

I find it amusing when a journalist writes an article about a prominent startup (either privately held or preparing for an IPO) and decries that, “They’re not even profitable!” The most obvious way to explain this is with sales people. I have had this discussion with many a first-time entrepreneur.

Startup 418

Startup Venture Capital Sales Technical Review 418

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 16, 2015

I still have to tell some entrepreneurs that even with the best idea, they have to move to Silicon Valley to find the investors they need, or they need to move to the U.S. billion dollar sale to Oracle from Bozeman, Montana. But it is an important metric for firms in pursuit of explosive growth.

Startup 109

Startup Technical Review Oracle Software Review 109

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

However, I got to set up and run the sales team in Venice Beach, and was running technology for cross platform at the Venice Beach office, because they relocated me back here at my request. The metrics are very solid. If you look at Inc.com and look at the article pages, you''ll see our platform in use. READ MORE>>.

Google 233

Google Content Startup Venice 233

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 5, 2011

This article originally appeared on TechCrunch. I acknowledged this in the article. I said both in the article but felt compelled to provide a statement up front for the skimmers. I have conversations with entrepreneurs and other VCs on a daily basis about fund raising, the prices of deals, how much companies should raise, etc.

Startup 336

Startup Pricing Technical Review Marketing 336

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2013

I still have to tell some entrepreneurs that even with the best idea, they have to move to Silicon Valley to find the investors they need, or they need to move to the U.S. billion dollar sale to Oracle from Bozeman, Montana. But it is an important metric for firms in pursuit of explosive growth. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 102

Startup Technical Review Oracle Entrepreneur 102

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 2, 2017

I still have to tell some entrepreneurs that even with the best idea, they have to move to Silicon Valley to find the investors they need, or they need to move to the U.S. billion dollar sale to Oracle from Bozeman, Montana. But it is an important metric for firms in pursuit of explosive growth.

Sites 59

Sites Startup Technical Review Oracle 59

InfoChachkie

MAY 22, 2012

The same should be true of an entrepreneur who is attempting to secure money from sophisticated investors. If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! VCs collude all the time, it is only fair that entrepreneurs compare notes every now and again as well.”. It’s not.”

Venture Capital 236

Venture Capital Capital Research Customer 236

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 28, 2019

In the popular press, it’s easy to find articles that will convince you that companies with a good culture, such as Google, do it by lavishing perks and benefits , including some combination of free meals, trips and parties, financial bonuses, gyms, and a dog-friendly environment. It’s easier to go from bad to good, than from good to great.

Competition 76

Competition Coach Case Study Statistics 76

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 16, 2013

The minute you try to monetize now they have metrics with which to beat you up and say you’re business has limitations.” I with every entrepreneur would forward that article to their favorite journalist so we could stop having this conversation of “yeah, but company so-and-so isn’t profitable!”

Venture Capital 412

Venture Capital Startup Funding Snapchat 412

InfoChachkie

APRIL 7, 2010

Despite the pathetic nature of Barney deals, the big purple dinosaur offered sound business advice to entrepreneurs in a TV episode entitled, “Sharing means caring.” free weekly Infochachkie articles! Sharing changes the dynamic of the sales process. Tags: Entrepreneur Partnerships The Fringe. We’re a great big family.”.

Resource 154

Resource Paramount Press Metrics 154

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 9, 2012

You may have already found several articles, web pages, or books about writing the perfect executive summary. Outline your sales and marketing strategy (direct marketing, sales channel, viral marketing, and lead generation). That’s your metric to see if you have their attention. Executive team. Marty Zwilling.

Summary 97

Summary Writing Competition Sample 97

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2010

In fact, a business plan is needed more by you than investors, as the blueprint for your company, team communication, and progress metrics. Many entrepreneurs scare away potential investors by claiming that their technology represents “truly disruptive technology.” Marketing, sales, and partners. Financial forecast and metrics.

Invest 74

Invest Tips Competition Metrics 74

InfoChachkie

AUGUST 24, 2010

free weekly Infochachkie articles! The ability to objectively critique ones creative output is vital to an entrepreneur. Gordy’s inspiration for Motown’s unique quality control process was the Lincoln-Mercury assembly line, where he worked prior to becoming an entertainment entrepreneur. Idea Cronyism. Copyright © 2007-10 by J.

Ideas 187

Ideas Resource Technical Review Startup 187

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

You may have already found several articles, web pages, or books about writing the perfect executive summary. Outline your sales and marketing strategy (direct marketing, sales channel, viral marketing, and lead generation). That’s your metric to see if you have their attention. Executive team. Marty Zwilling.

Summary 90

Summary Writing Competition Sample 90

Steve Reich

JUNE 11, 2012

This is not an article about the high moral purpose and the nobility of listening to your customers. It is an article about how to make your company worth a fortune by listening to your customers. Why does Google dominate search? They obsess about having the best search out there. Why do so many of us have iPhones?

Customer 97

Customer Custom Software Review SaaS 97

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

You may have already found several articles, web pages, or books about writing the perfect executive summary. Outline your sales and marketing strategy (direct marketing, sales channel, viral marketing, and lead generation). That’s your metric to see if you have their attention. Executive team. Marty Zwilling.

Summary 55

Summary Writing Competition Metrics 55

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 16, 2015

These are usually the first sources entrepreneurs tap. Examples of milestones: traction as measured by user numbers and user engagement; financial metrics such as cash flow and revenue. include reference and link to article about milestone fundraising]. According to Shayne, only 1 out of 1000 business plans might get VC funding.

Startup 40

Startup Venture Capital Equity Funding 40

CEO Flow

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

The group was gathered by Aaron Ross, who has been an Internet entrepreneur, a Salesforce.com executive and a venture capitalist, among other things, and who recently began organizing small, monthly meetings of chief executives looking to create predictable revenue during one of the worst recessions in our country’s history.

Sales 40

Sales Metrics Organization Customer 40

CEO Flow

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

The group was gathered by Aaron Ross, who has been an Internet entrepreneur, a Salesforce.com executive and a venture capitalist, among other things, and who recently began organizing small, monthly meetings of chief executives looking to create predictable revenue during one of the worst recessions in our country’s history.

Sales 40

Sales Metrics Organization Customer 40

CEO Flow

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

The group was gathered by Aaron Ross, who has been an Internet entrepreneur, a Salesforce.com executive and a venture capitalist, among other things, and who recently began organizing small, monthly meetings of chief executives looking to create predictable revenue during one of the worst recessions in our country’s history.

Sales 40

Sales Metrics Organization Customer 40

InfoChachkie

MARCH 2, 2010

free weekly Infochachkie articles! We were happy to accommodate his request, as the money derived from the sale of the sets allowed us to purchase vintage cards via our weekly newspaper ads. as well as old-world pricing, such as cost-per-thousand views, which was based upon print advertising metrics. Capital Cards.

Pricing 138

Pricing Advertising Marketing Startup 138

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.

Entrepreneur 308

Entrepreneur Startup Venture Capital Conference 308

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 3, 2013

We talked about how business school historically hasn’t positioned entrepreneurs well for success. I wrote about that before in a post about “ whether MBAs are necessary for entrepreneurs. His class reading lists could be a primer for any entrepreneur, not just MBAs.

Venture Capital 403

Venture Capital Education Offshore Outsource Development 403

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

This article originally ran on PEHub. The movie, “The Social Network” might have had more of an impact on creating future entrepreneurs than any other event of the past 5 years. Mobile devices deliver “bottom of funnel” sales opportunities that deliver real & immediate economic results. Bottom of the sales funnel.

Venture Capital 347

Venture Capital Capital Technical Review Startup 347

SoCal Delicious

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

Heres 5 steps to start exploring: View the "Best Of" list with 50+ essays on viral marketing, gaming, and ads » Get introduced: About this blog, why entrepreneurs and marketers recommend it » Receive updates by email or RSS feed or Twitter. Aggregate metrics. As featured in technology and news publications: Are you new?

Startup 29

Startup IP Email Report 29

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2011

I was saying that I was happy it was all out in the open because I felt at least everybody could now understand the issues & opportunities from the perspectives of angels, entrepreneurs and VCs. Jody didn’t exactly have an easy time fund raising because he’s not one of the prototypical Silicon Valley funded entrepreneurs.

Startup 292

Startup Venture Capital Blogging Summary 292

SoCal CTO

AUGUST 3, 2010

Welcome to the Lost Decade (for Entrepreneurs, IPO’s and VC’s) - Steve Blank , July 15, 2010 If you take funding from a venture capital firm or angel investor and want to build a large, enduring company (rather than sell it to the highest bidder), this isn’t the decade to do it. Metrics availability. Not so bad. Performance.

Startup 217

Startup Venture Capital Blogging Software Review 217