InfoChachkie

DECEMBER 8, 2011

I recently reviewed Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson’s book Venture Deals , in THIS ENTRY. I have subsequently recommended the book to number of students as well as emerging entrepreneurs, all of whom expressed positive feedback. . Writing a book is very different from writing a blog. There were a couple motivations.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 17, 2013

Buck the conventional wisdom. Many entrepreneurs profiled in the book succeeded in large part because they veered away from established formulas and ways of thinking. Save your bucks and get notice without expensive advertising. Start with social media, blogging, and word-of-mouth.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 17, 2012

And when you see Brooke & Dena work with companies behind the scenes you know it goes way beyond just trying to earn a buck. When I wrote about Lines, Not Dots (probably my most often quote blog post) I made it clear that “lines” go both ways. EXECUTIVE RECRUITERS. EXECUTIVE COACHES.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 20, 2012

I found a great summary of key strategies used, with life stories, in a book titled “ The Risk Takers ,” by Renee and Don Martin. Buck the conventional wisdom. Many entrepreneurs profiled in the book succeeded in large part because they veered away from established formulas and ways of thinking.

Entrepreneur 101

Entrepreneur Advertising Social Media Competition 101

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 9, 2012

I told him only 2 weeks ago when we were in London together that I wanted to write a blog post that has been in my head for 2 years. He is profiled in my favorite book about ADHD, Delivered From Distraction , where the author talks about high-performance ADHD professionals. I’ve been told so. The Dave I know I would back any day.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

I found a great summary of key strategies used, with life stories, in a book titled “ The Risk Takers ,” by Renee and Don Martin. Buck the conventional wisdom. Many entrepreneurs profiled in the book succeeded in large part because they veered away from established formulas and ways of thinking.

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Tips Entrepreneur Advertising Social Media 89

InfoChachkie

MARCH 1, 2012

As any long-time reader of this humble blog knows, I am an ardent Beatles fan. Despite the book’s shortcomings, it contains a number of insightful lessons for budding entrepreneurs. Of the 100 business “lessons” articulated in the book, I highlight a few below that I feel are the most relevant and impactful for entrepreneurs.

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