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Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Thus, I was happy to see some real actionable advice on this challenge in a new book, “ The Unicorn Within: How Companies Can Create Game-Changing Ventures at Startup Speed ,” by Linda Yates, the founder and CEO of a leading growth incubator for global businesses. Commit a source of internal or external seed funding.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 8, 2022
Success in any business these days requires a constant flow of new and innovative solutions, to keep up with changes in the market, competition, and to attract new customers. I saw some good insights on the most common mistakes that crush creativity, in the classic book, “ Lateral Thinking Skills ,” by Paul Sloane.
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Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
Success in any business these days requires a constant flow of new and innovative solutions, to keep up with changes in the market, competition, and to attract new customers. I saw some good insights on the most common mistakes that crush creativity, in the classic book, “ Lateral Thinking Skills ,” by Paul Sloane.
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 22, 2014
Most VCs are book smart. It’s insanely competitive to get into our industry so most have degrees from institutions like Stanford, Harvard, Wharton and University of Chicago (blatant plug ;-). In fact, book smart can be a negative. Smart is simply not a differentiator. SEO marketing vs. social marketing.
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 25, 2016
For example, if you’re going to build a travel planning website (as many, many startup entrepreneurs do) your basic research would be: How much do people spend on travel books / guides today? How much money will airlines companies, hotel companies or event companies pay me as a referral or for booking? Competition.
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 30, 2011
It’s not clear that there was big customer demand for some of these products yet entrepreneurs were egged on by VCs to “take the money&# and try and push the market. If you’re a startup or product person and haven’t read his book Four Steps to Epiphany please do. It seemed to be purely speculative.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 19, 2017
Success in any business these days requires a constant flow of new and innovative solutions, to keep up with changes in the market, competition, and to attract new customers. I saw some good insights on the most common mistakes that crush creativity, in a new edition of a classic book, “ Lateral Thinking Skills ,” by Paul Sloane.
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