Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 2, 2015

That’s productivity. That is a huge hit on productivity. For insight, I recommend the details provided in a new book “ The 5 Choices: The Path to Extraordinary Productivity, ” by Kory Kogon, Adam Merrill, and Leena Rinne. Practice productivity planning with your key team members. Why is this so hard?

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Product Entrepreneur Framework Social Media 111

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 3, 2015

In building successful businesses, I find that creating a new and innovative product or service is usually the easy part. Great entrepreneurs are not just idea people and then managers, they are extraordinary leaders. Great entrepreneurs are not just idea people and then managers, they are extraordinary leaders. Marty Zwilling.

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Product Coach Framework Entrepreneur 103

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2022

In building successful businesses, I find that creating a new and innovative product or service is usually the easy part. Great entrepreneurs are not just idea people and then managers, they are extraordinary leaders. Great entrepreneurs are not just idea people and then managers, they are extraordinary leaders.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2020

What I don’t see often are new solutions that force me to rethink how we work together, or really use AI to make the collaboration process more productive. But we all know that these are not solutions by themselves, but require integration into an innovative framework to solve real customer problems.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

Even though everyone has an opinion on good early stage practices, I was impressed with the actionable blueprint in the classic book by Scott Duffy, “ Launch! The Critical 90 Days From Idea To Market ,” on the first steps that determine long-term success. Your idea will attract the funding you need. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 127

Startup Ideas Framework Entrepreneur 127

Berkonomics

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Authors Jeanne Liedtka and Tim Oglivie have created a framework for creation of a new product or service – one worth spending at least a cycle of time for review. From their book, “Designing for Growth,” they iterate a four question matrix, each with steps for creation through launch. We’ll use this loosely to frame our process.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 29, 2017

Leaders who are able to optimize these find multipliers of 20 percent up to nine times the average productivity. Like most investors in startups, I rank the credentials of the team well above the value of an idea in deciding where to put my money. As a role model, what you practice is more important than what you preach.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 3, 2016

That’s productivity. That is a huge hit on productivity. For insight, I recommend the details provided in a recent book “ The 5 Choices: The Path to Extraordinary Productivity, ” by Kory Kogon, Adam Merrill, and Leena Rinne. Practice productivity planning with your key team members. Why is this so hard?

Product 60

Product Entrepreneur Framework Social Media 60

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2022

A design mindset is not product-focused - it’s solution focused and action oriented towards creating better customer experiences and value. Yet I believe the role and requirements continue to evolve, as detailed in the book, “ Innovation by Design ,” by Thomas Lockwood and Edgar Papke, based on their studies.

Design 106

Design Coach Ideas Organization 106

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2022

Jamie Gerdsen, in his classic book of lessons on business change, creatively titled “ Squirrels, Boats, and Thoroughbreds ,” aims first at existing businesses, but I believe that most of his points, like his laws of the jungle, can be rewritten for startups, as follows: If you want to eat. If you want to mate.

Startup 112

Startup News Framework Outsource 112

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

I see entrepreneurs every day who are trying to change the world with a new idea, and startups that are trying to survive their hyper-growth phase by changing processes to meet demand. Phil Buckley, in his book “ Change With Confidence ,” provides practical answers to fifty of the biggest questions that keep change leaders up at night.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2021

Every entrepreneur tries to maximize his startup growth by building and selling more product and services for the widest geographic area that he can support. Laurence Capron and Will Mitchell explain why in their classic book, “ Build, Borrow, or Buy: Solving the Growth Dilemma.” Both of these qualms are wrong and shortsighted.

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Organization CTO Hire Startup Outsource Development 132

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 4, 2019

In fact, some very innovative individuals, known as ‘idea people’ or inventors, often end up creating the most dysfunctional teams. The only way to build productive, collaborative, innovative, and cohesive teams is by resolving core dysfunction issues and implementing a structured process for innovation. Generate ideas.

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Ideas Framework Satisfaction Entrepreneur 97

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2014

If you’re a technology startup you need to excel at product, of course. The starting point of product IS marketing, which is what a lot of young entrepreneurs that never studied business don’t realize. It’s why super smart people shouldn’t hate on the idea of simplifying if it provides a tool for the masses.

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Marketing Startup SEM SEO 379

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 17, 2016

It is a hugely compelling show because Zakaria covers world issues that will affect all of us in ways that are accessible and with frameworks for processing disparate information. He brings knowledgable experts from varying points of view but never books anybody that engages in yelling matches.

Coach 150

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 21, 2023

As detailed in the classic book, “ Smart Decisions ,” by Dr. Thomas N. Certainly you must actively listen to the opinions, suggestions, and ideas of others, but the decision has to be yours, even in the face of second guessing from those with negative consequences. Decisions without a viable implementation plan are counter-productive.

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Framework Entrepreneur Startup Examples 86

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

I saw some good insights on the most common mistakes that crush creativity, in the classic book, “ Lateral Thinking Skills ,” by Paul Sloane. Here is my summary of the ten top creativity mistakes we both still see too often: Criticize any new idea or employee suggestion. Assign innovation projects to production organizations.

Ideas 94

Ideas Framework Summary Organization 94

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2019

In building successful businesses, I find that creating a new and innovative product or service is usually the easy part. Great entrepreneurs are not just idea people and then managers, they are extraordinary leaders. Great entrepreneurs are not just idea people and then managers, they are extraordinary leaders.

Coach 96

Coach Framework Entrepreneur Tool 96

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2016

In fact, some very innovative individuals, known as ‘idea people’ or inventors, often end up creating the most dysfunctional teams. The only way to build productive, collaborative, innovative, and cohesive teams is by resolving core dysfunction issues and implementing a structured process for innovation. Generate ideas.

Ideas 97

Ideas Framework Entrepreneur Satisfaction 97

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 9, 2020

As detailed in the classic book, “ Smart Decisions ,” by Dr. Thomas N. Certainly you must actively listen to the opinions, suggestions, and ideas of others, but the decision has to be yours, even in the face of second guessing from those with negative consequences. Decisions without a viable implementation plan are counter-productive.

Framework 152

Framework Entrepreneur Startup Examples 152

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 22, 2018

Charlene Li, in her classic book “ Open Leadership ,” shows leaders how to tap into the power of the social technology revolution and use social media to be “open” while still maintaining control. The goal here is to grow the sources of new ideas and gather fresh thinking to create a new product or service.

Software Review 92

Software Review Social Media Social Network Technical Review 92

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2015

Even though everyone has an opinion on good early stage practices, I was impressed with the actionable blueprint in a recent book by Scott Duffy, “ Launch! The Critical 90 Days From Idea To Market ,” focusing on the first few steps that determine long-term success. Your idea will attract the funding you need. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 109

Startup Ideas Framework Entrepreneur 109

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

A design mindset is not product-focused - it’s solution focused and action oriented towards creating better customer experiences and value. Yet I believe the role and requirements continue to evolve, as detailed in the classic book, “ Innovation by Design ,” by Thomas Lockwood and Edgar Papke, based on their studies.

Design 97

Design Coach Ideas Organization 97

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 24, 2019

Jamie Gerdsen, in his classic book of lessons on business change, creatively titled “ Squirrels, Boats, and Thoroughbreds ,” aims first at existing businesses, but I believe that most of his points, like his laws of the jungle, can be rewritten for startups, as follows: If you want to eat. If you want to mate.

Startup 94

Startup News Framework Outsource 94

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 7, 2018

Even though everyone has an opinion on good early stage practices, I was impressed with the actionable blueprint in the classic book by Scott Duffy, “ Launch! The Critical 90 Days From Idea To Market ,” on the first steps that determine long-term success. Your idea will attract the funding you need. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 63

Startup Ideas Framework Entrepreneur 63

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Charlene Li, in her classic book “ Open Leadership ,” shows leaders how to tap into the power of the social technology revolution and use social media to be “open” while still maintaining control. The goal here is to grow the sources of new ideas and gather fresh thinking to create a new product or service.

Software Review 90

Software Review Social Media Social Network Technical Review 90

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 7, 2014

Even though everyone has an opinion on good early stage practices, I was impressed with the actionable blueprint in a new book by Scott Duffy, “ Launch! The Critical 90 Days From Idea To Market ,” focusing on the first few steps that determine long-term success. Your idea will attract the funding you need. Marty Zwilling.

Entrepreneur 106

Entrepreneur Startup Ideas Framework 106

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2013

In fact, some very innovative individuals, known as ‘idea people’ or inventors, often end up creating the most dysfunctional teams. The only way to build productive, collaborative, innovative, and cohesive teams is by resolving core dysfunction issues and implementing a structured process for innovation. Generate ideas.

Entrepreneur 104

Entrepreneur Ideas Framework Satisfaction 104

InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Under the heading, “The Book On Bezos,” the callout lists ten actionable and impactful nuggets of startup advice. Although this can be a bit chaotic, the free-flow of ideas during an adVenture’s Beach Volleyball days is often crucial to its eventual success. The Two Pizza Rule.

Tips 279

Tips Startup Framework Customer 279

TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Anyone who has worked in a large company further knows that timing a product launch or a new marketing strategy has more to do with internal politics than reading market forces. Pro tip: take on the mantle of book editor for a major tech publication, and the publishers will mail you books for free. Alas, no $100 catered lunches.

Venture Capital 202

Venture Capital Startup Technical Review Invest 202

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 13, 2012

In fact, some very innovative individuals, known as ‘idea people’ or inventors, often end up creating the most dysfunctional teams. The only way to build productive, collaborative, innovative, and cohesive teams is by resolving core dysfunction issues and implementing a structured process for innovation. Generate ideas.

Startup 101

Startup Ideas Framework Entrepreneur 101

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 30, 2017

In building successful businesses, I find that creating a new and innovative product or service is usually the easy part. Great entrepreneurs are not just idea people and then managers, they are extraordinary leaders. Great entrepreneurs are not just idea people and then managers, they are extraordinary leaders.

Coach 64

Coach Framework Entrepreneur Tool 64

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

We caught up with Asher Hunt , CEO of the company, to learn more about how the startup wants to make finding a room while traveling more like Uber and less like traditional hotel booking. Asher Hunt: Overnight is a mobile app for travelers to book same day, last minute stays, with local hosts. How did the idea come about for Overnight?

Startup 100

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

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. Here is my summary of the ten top creativity mistakes we both still see too often: Criticize any new idea or employee suggestion. Avoid brainstorming sessions to find solutions.

Ideas 56

Ideas Framework Summary Organization 56

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 19, 2013

Charlene Li, in her book “ Open Leadership ,” shows leaders how to tap into the power of the social technology revolution and use social media to be “open” while still maintaining control. I support her ten elements of the basic framework and vocabulary of open information sharing and open decision making: Explaining: creating buy-in.

Social Media 102

Social Media Entrepreneur Software Review Social Network 102

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 23, 2013

In building successful businesses, I find that creating a new and innovative product or service is usually the easy part. Great entrepreneurs are not just idea people and then managers, they are extraordinary leaders. Great entrepreneurs are not just idea people and then managers, they are extraordinary leaders.

Entrepreneur 101

Entrepreneur Coach Framework Tool 101

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 16, 2014

Jamie Gerdsen, in his book of lessons on business change, creatively titled “ Squirrels, Boats, and Thoroughbreds ,” aims first at existing businesses, but I believe that most of his points, like his laws of the jungle, can be rewritten for startups, as follows: If you want to eat. Every startup needs a sustainable competitive advantage.

Entrepreneur 105

Entrepreneur Startup News Framework 105