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5 Preconditions for Success in Spawning a New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

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.

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8 Tactics To Make You A Fearless Business Innovator

Startup Professionals Musings

In that context, I was pleased to see the supporting message in a recent book, “ Fearless Innovation: Going Beyond the Buzzword ,” by Alex Goryachev. Define realistic metrics to keep track of progress. You need metrics to incentivize the right team behaviors. If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.

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8 New Business Keys To Success For Real Entrepreneurs

Startup Professionals Musings

Excellent detailed resources are everywhere, including a classic book, “ The Startup Checklist ,” by serial entrepreneur and founder of the New York Angels, David S. Angel groups, accelerators, and incubators are pervasive. Non-professional investors now use crowdfunding sites, like Indiegogo and Kickstarter , for similar access.

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8 Tips For Getting Your Startup Right The First Time

Startup Professionals Musings

Excellent detailed resources are everywhere, including a classic book, “ The Startup Checklist ,” by serial entrepreneur and founder of the New York Angels, David S. Angel groups, accelerators, and incubators are pervasive. Non-professional investors now use crowdfunding sites, like Indiegogo and Kickstarter , for similar access.

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Launchpad LA Receives VC Funding: $50,000 Per Startup

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But the most important metric has been the deep and lasting relationships that have been built with startups and also between senior executives. But wait, does that make Launchpad LA an incubator now? There are at least 6 incubators now being set up in LA. 23 companies have gone through Launchpad LA.

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8 Secrets To Pushing Your Startup Ahead Of The Crowd

Startup Professionals Musings

Excellent detailed resources are everywhere, including a new book, “ The Startup Checklist ,” by serial entrepreneur and founder of the New York Angels, David S. Angel groups, accelerators, and incubators are pervasive. He nails the current key startup parameters, including the following: Crafting a lean business plan as your road map.

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How to Decrease the Odds That Your Startup Fails

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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? But you should.

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