TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Theodore Schleifer at Recode reported a rare deep dive into the internal intrigue at a prominent VC firm, in this case Mithril Capital. Pro tip: take on the mantle of book editor for a major tech publication, and the publishers will mail you books for free. Mithril Capital, management fees, and VC strategic drift.

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Venture Capital Startup Technical Review Invest 202

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

As a mentor to many entrepreneurs, I also encourage an entrepreneur exit focus early, and I really like the specific steps outlined in the classic book, “ Exit Signs ,” by Pamela Dennis, who has helped companies through this critical transition for decades. New startup founders keep all the operating metrics they need in their head.

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Startup Entrepreneur Metrics Acquisition 99

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

In my view, starting a new business has never been easier, and according to reports from the Kauffman Foundation , the numbers are here to show it. Excellent detailed resources are everywhere, including a classic book, “ The Startup Checklist ,” by serial entrepreneur and founder of the New York Angels, David S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 6, 2021

I found a good summary of the most common mistakes in a classic book by Kelly Clifford, “ Profit Rocket ,” written primarily to help you on the other side of the equation – skyrocket your profits. A required metric is average days to payment compared to expectations. Not producing and reviewing financial reports regularly.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 26, 2022

I found some great help in outlining the elements of this process in the book, “ Disruptors ,” by Kunal Mehta. Put it behind you by setting your own realistic metrics for success and happiness. The rewards, as reported by everyone who has been there, will still be well worth it. Be prepared to experiment.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 9, 2021

As a mentor to many entrepreneurs, I also encourage an entrepreneur exit focus early, and I really like the specific steps outlined in the classic book, “ Exit Signs ,” by Pamela Dennis, who has helped companies through this critical transition for decades. New startup founders keep all the operating metrics they need in their head.

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Startup Entrepreneur Metrics Acquisition 173

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 25, 2020

Check out the classic book, “ Advancing Innovation: Galvanizing, Enabling & Measuring for Innovation Value! ” Stroh, which details the principles and metrics to follow for fostering innovation in any organization. Getting innovation to happen this regularly requires some real disciple and processes. by Patrick J.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

In my view, starting a new business has never been easier, and according to reports from the Kauffman Foundation , the numbers are here to show it. Excellent detailed resources are everywhere, including a classic book, “ The Startup Checklist ,” by serial entrepreneur and founder of the New York Angels, David S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2021

Thus I was pleased to see my own insights covered in a new book, “ Why Startups Fail ,” by Tom Eisenmann, a Harvard Business School professor, who has mentored many more entrepreneurs, and authored more than a hundred HBS case studies from real-world startups. A growing team needs skilled managers and an HR organization.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2022

Thus I was pleased to see this subject, and related strategy decisions, covered well in a recent book, “ Brand Vision ,” by Jim Everhart. You must have a strong Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) with a clear strategy for spending, and metrics to gauge results. You have to determine how to share these costs and credit.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 3, 2020

I found some great help in outlining the elements of this process in the classic book, “ Disruptors ,” by Kunal Mehta. Put it behind you by setting your own realistic metrics for success and happiness. The rewards, as reported by everyone who has been there, will still be well worth it. Be prepared to experiment.

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Entrepreneur Satisfaction Writing Startup 123

socalTECH

JANUARY 2, 2020

Leaseville, the pioneer in the virtual lease-to-own (LTO) space demonstrated strong metrics on its new product this year and is now poised to scale significantly. I love the Whisper Synch feature on Audible so I can read books and then seamlessly listen where I left off. What is the biggest lesson you learned this year?

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InfoChachkie

MARCH 23, 2015

A company''s Net Promoter Score (NPS) is a beloved metric slavishly tracked and reported by product marketing and customer support executives of both established and nascent enterprises. However, rather than obsessing on a single metric, entrepreneurs should focus on improving their Net Profit Score.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

I have blogged about some of the downside consequences of the changes and the private information I have says the consequences are much worse than is reported in the press since few people publicly talk about. Has written a book on venture capital. What is less understood are the consequences of these changes. You betcha.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 2, 2015

Yet after a seed round of $2 million many are still doing Quickbooks entries, booking hotels & airplane tickets, negotiating offices leases and digging through employment benefits, legal contracts and such. The full financial details and metrics were in the deck. Establishing Metrics & Monitoring Success (or Failures).

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Outsource Development Metrics Startup Sales 150

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Report Card. But the most important metric has been the deep and lasting relationships that have been built with startups and also between senior executives. Sometrics – Acquired by American Express for a reported $30m after being funded by Greycroft Ventures & Steamboat. How has Launchpad LA done?

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Venture Capital Funding Startup GRP Partners 287

Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Originally created in the mid 1990’s to help with the imprecise problem of how to value early stage companies, especially those in technology, I developed what soon became known as “The Berkus Method” when published in the popular book, “Winning Angels” by Harvard’s Amis and Stevenson with my permission in 2001.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2013

Reports suggest that 90% of today’s shoppers skip marketing pitches, to research online before they buy, and over 50% check user reviews before making a decision. Kristin Zhivago, in her book “ Roadmap to Revenue ,” makes the point that the selling system is broken, since sellers no longer sell the way customers are buying.

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Startup Search Engine Optimization Summary Customer 105

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 7, 2017

Reports suggest that 90% of today’s shoppers skip marketing pitches, to research online before they buy, and over 50% check user reviews before making a decision. Kristin Zhivago, in her classic book “ Roadmap to Revenue ,” makes the point that the selling system is broken, since sellers no longer sell the way customers are buying.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

I found a good summary of the most common mistakes in a recent book by Kelly Clifford, “ Profit Rocket ,” written primarily to help you on the other side of the equation – skyrocket your profits. A required metric is average days to payment compared to expectations. Not producing and reviewing financial reports regularly.

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Technical Review Entrepreneur Summary Pricing 100

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 31, 2014

According to several recent reports , job satisfaction for employees is at an all-time low. I found some great help in outlining the elements of this process in a recent book, “ Disruptors ,” by Kunal Mehta. Put it behind you by setting your own realistic metrics for success and happiness. Be prepared to experiment.

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Entrepreneur Satisfaction Startup Writing 100

Tech.Co

APRIL 30, 2018

The product blends data mining, cognitive AI, and learning science to analyze a company’s competencies and present the information through simple reporting in order to gain valuable insights from their big data. The freight shipment marketplace will match shipper and driver, book loads, optimize routes, track metrics, and manage payments.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

As a mentor to many entrepreneurs, I also encourage an entrepreneur exit focus early, and I really like the specific steps outlined in the new book, “ Exit Signs ,” by Pamela Dennis, who has helped companies through this critical transition for decades. New startup founders keep all the operating metrics they need in their head.

Startup 98

Startup Entrepreneur Metrics Acquisition 98

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2012

I found a good summary of the most common mistakes in a new book by Kelly Clifford, “ Profit Rocket ,” written primarily to help you on the other side of the equation – skyrocket your profits. A required metric is average days to payment compared to expected. Not producing and reviewing financial reports regularly.

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Technical Review Startup Entrepreneur Summary 109

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 3, 2012

Reports suggest that 90% of today’s shoppers skip marketing pitches, to research online before they buy, and over 50% check user reviews before making a decision. Kristin Zhivago, in her book “ Roadmap to Revenue ,” makes the point that the selling system is broken, since sellers no longer sell the way customers are buying.

Tips 93

Tips Search Engine Optimization Summary Startup 93

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2015

According to several reliable reports , job satisfaction for employees is at an all-time low. I found some great help in outlining the elements of this process in the classic book, “ Disruptors ,” by Kunal Mehta. Put it behind you by setting your own realistic metrics for success and happiness. Be prepared to experiment.

Satisfaction 57

Satisfaction Entrepreneur Writing Startup 57

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2011

Recent reports suggest that 90% of today’s shoppers skip marketing pitches, to research online before they buy, and over 50% check user reviews before making a decision. Kristin Zhivago, in her new book “ Roadmap to Revenue ,” makes the point that the selling system is broken, since sellers no longer sell the way customers are buying.

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Customer Custom Search Engine Optimization Summary 96

socalTECH

MAY 2, 2017

But, what they could do, is if they provided a report on their progress, a weekly report or every other week, they would accumulate deal credit, which would enable them to get another deal. After refining their metrics even more, they doubled their performance, and then quadrupled it.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 4, 2016

In my view, starting a new business has never been easier, and according to reports from the Kaufmann Foundation , the numbers are finally here to show it. Excellent detailed resources are everywhere, including a new book, “ The Startup Checklist ,” by serial entrepreneur and founder of the New York Angels, David S.

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Startup Social Media News Tool 61

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 27, 2017

In fact, according to a new book, ” Recruit Rockstars ,” by Jeff Hyman, ninety percent of business problems are actually recruiting problems in disguise. Here are ten key questions you should ask in selecting any recruiter or firm: What are your search successful completion metrics? What are the terms of any replacement guarantee?

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 16, 2018

Greathouse: One of the things an outside investor brings to the equation, in addition to money, is a set cadence with regard to planning, reporting and honest post-mortems of initiatives. Semick: We’re a very metrics driven company, and we have been from the beginning. Metrics related to customer acquisition, lifetime value and churn.

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Tech Zulu Event

MAY 9, 2014

He gave a glimpse into the 500 Startups program, including, but not limited to: Weekly roundup meetings with all hands to report wins and losses. So far, after every batch completion, that’s been the number one benefit reported by almost all our startups. It sits above curriculum, investor connections, etc. ” Demo Day.

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Startup Mobile Commerce Education 111

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

When you raise larger rounds there is more “due diligence,” which includes: calling customers, looking at financial metrics, doing cohort analysis (looking for trends like changes in churn rates), evaluating competitor positioning and understanding more of the competency of your executive team.

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SoCal Delicious

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

See the books I recommend to friends. First, let me recommend reading a previous blog, called omg I’m just a startup, I can’t do those fancy metrics. Once you create a small list of these queries, then you can start to formalize the ideas into specific metrics that you track daily. Step 5: Formal in-house reporting.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

The most recent report to weigh in on the troubles of the industry was produced by the esteemed Kauffman Foundation. Contrary to some press reporting, the boom in startups, the creation of accelerators and seed funds as well as the deserved popularity of AngelList do not signal doom for our industry. Thank you, Aaron Sorkin!

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Venture Capital Capital Technical Review Startup 347

SoCal CTO

JULY 23, 2012

What metrics are going to be the key startup metrics and how do we get those metrics without too much cost? This can take the form of a local university, online courses, going through relevant books, etc. What other kinds of systems will we likely need? Accounting? What are the important security considerations?

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