Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Maintaining your team’s passion and freedom to focus first on innovating for customers are only a couple of the reasons for thinking hard before you seek money from crowdfunding, angel investors, venture capital organizations, or attempt to qualify for a public stock offering. Investors want board seats and a vote on key decisions.

Startup 124

Startup Satisfaction Venture Capital Entrepreneur 124

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

McGinnis, a well-known venture capitalist and private equity investor. I see no reason not to balance these frustrations with the satisfaction of more conventional work accomplishments and the people relationships we all need to thrive. Startups cost money but don’t pay a salary before revenue.

Startup 128

Startup Entrepreneur Satisfaction News 128

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2020

Capitalize on the lessons from early adopters and competitors. Smart startups save cost and time by capitalizing on the pivots of others before them. Most equity investors tend to avoid truly disruptive technology startups, since they take longer and more money to scale. Attract investors who fear pioneers catching arrows.

Startup 157

Startup Social Media Study Research 157

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2023

That leads to switching costs, sunk costs, brand equity, and a host of other considerations, commonly called “barriers to entry.” You are never the only alternative, hopefully just the best, in price, utility, and satisfaction. Utility of alternative solutions. If you new vehicle costs too much, people take the bus.

Competition 88

Competition Startup Framework Pricing 88

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 24, 2020

That leads to switching costs, sunk costs, brand equity, and a host of other considerations, commonly called “barriers to entry.” You are never the only alternative, hopefully just the best, in price, utility, and satisfaction. Utility of alternative solutions. If you new vehicle costs too much, people take the bus.

Competition 151

Competition Startup Framework Pricing 151

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 21, 2015

Yet as I mentor entrepreneurs around the country, it still seems to be one of the least understood approaches to startup funding, with more myths than accredited angels and professional venture capital investors combined. The crowd gets the satisfaction of helping, with minimal risk, and no expectation of any high return. In the U.S.,

Venture Capital 108

Venture Capital Angel Satisfaction Equity 108

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Make sure your hiring practices include diversity, inclusion, and equity. If you haven’t changed for several years the way you do common processes, like customer satisfaction surveys, lead generation, and marketing, it’s time to look at the new remote apps and social media platforms for more effective and relevant alternatives.

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Examples Social Media Summary Satisfaction 128

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2011

Thiel is providing his mentees with capital to make their startups a reality. When you don't accept capital from someone else, you aren't beholden to anyone else's input. When you don't accept capital from someone else, you aren't beholden to anyone else's input. Businesses can be built on sweat equity.

Startup 92

Startup Capital Blogging Ideas 92

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

The new hot topic for entrepreneurs the last couple of years is crowd funding, which is anticipated to at least supplement, if not replace, the slow and mysterious process of current Angel and venture capital investors. Sometimes contributors may get compensated later, but usually the rewards are just kudos and intellectual satisfaction.

Funding 99

Funding Satisfaction Sites Outsource Development 99

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2012

The new hot topic for entrepreneurs these days is crowd funding, which is anticipated to at least supplement, if not replace, the slow and mysterious process of current Angel and venture capital investors. Sometimes contributors may get compensated later, but usually the rewards are just kudos and intellectual satisfaction.

Funding 96

Funding Satisfaction Sites Outsource Development 96

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2019

In fact, Conscious Capitalism companies, for example, historically have outperformed the S&P 500 index by a factor of ten. Shared risks (open capital). If you are at the funding stage, try the new crowd-funding platforms or micro-capital investments. Offer equity in future projects to people outside your business.

Organization 52

Organization Social Media Examples Customer 52

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Capitalize on the lessons from early adopters and competitors. Smart startups save cost and time by capitalizing on the pivots of others before them. Most equity investors tend to avoid truly disruptive technology startups, since they take longer and more money to scale. Attract investors who fear pioneers catching arrows.

Startup 65

Startup Social Media Study Research 65

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 8, 2016

Maintaining your team’s passion and freedom to focus first on innovating for customers are only a couple of the reasons for thinking hard before you seek money from crowdfunding, angel investors, venture capital organizations, or attempt to qualify for a public stock offering. Investors want board seats and a vote on key decisions.

Funding 57

Funding Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur 57

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2015

Shared risks (open capital). If you are at the funding stage, try the new crowd-funding platforms or micro-capital investments. Offer equity in future projects to people outside your business. Share the costs and risks, and therefore the ownership and the passion with your constituents. Shared knowledge packaging (shareability).

Startup 99

Startup Organization Social Media Customer 99

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

Shared risks (open capital). If you are at the funding stage, try the new crowd-funding platforms or micro-capital investments. Offer equity in future projects to people outside your business. Share the costs and risks, and therefore the ownership and the passion with your constituents. Shared knowledge packaging (shareability).

Organization 57

Organization Social Media Customer Custom 57

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2014

Capitalize on the lessons from early adopters and competitors. Smart startups save cost and time by capitalizing on the pivots of others before them. Most equity investors tend to avoid truly disruptive technology startups, since they take longer and more money to scale. Attract investors who fear pioneers catching arrows.

Technology 103

Technology Entrepreneur Study Research 103

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

The company is venture backed by Polaris Partners, Toba Capital, Amplify.LA, Wavemaker Partners, and Danmar Capital. We would have been able to been more effective, and retained a greater percentage of equity. If you read our reviews and customer satisfaction scores, it's very clear we've found product market fit.

Startup 124

Startup Cornerstone OnDemand Software Review Woodland Hills 124

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 15, 2016

McGinnis, a well-known venture capitalist and private equity investor. I see no reason not to balance these frustrations with the satisfaction of more conventional work accomplishments and the people relationships we all need to thrive. Startups cost money but don’t pay a salary before revenue.

Entrepreneur 63

Entrepreneur Startup Satisfaction News 63

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 13, 2014

Shared risks (open capital). If you are at the funding stage, try the new crowd-funding platforms or micro-capital investments. Offer equity in future projects to people outside your business. Share the costs and risks, and therefore the ownership and the passion with your constituents. Shared knowledge packaging (shareability).

Organization 93

Organization Social Media Customer Custom 93

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 21, 2016

Capitalize on the lessons from early adopters and competitors. Smart startups save cost and time by capitalizing on the pivots of others before them. Most equity investors tend to avoid truly disruptive technology startups, since they take longer and more money to scale. Attract investors who fear pioneers catching arrows.

Technology 57

Technology Startup Study Research 57

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 7, 2013

CapLinked also netted in new customers such as Thomson Reuters, Sun Capital, and Equity Partners, NextView Ventures and crowd-funding service AI Verified which will take advantage of its iPad compatibility, bulk uploading, and reporting tools. According to Eric M.

Mobile 91

Mobile Report Pricing Tool 91

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 20, 2014

That’s the way capitalism works. Make sure they understand the sense of urgency to address customer satisfaction and market needs. “I Every company needs to promote equity among all employee levels, and relate benefit levels to profit levels. A company succeeds only if all the teams succeed.

Startup 96

Startup Entrepreneur Satisfaction Customer 96

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 13, 2013

That’s the way capitalism works. Make sure they understand the sense of urgency to address customer satisfaction and market needs. “I Every company needs to promote equity among all employee levels, and relate benefit levels to profit levels. A company succeeds only if all the teams succeed.

Startup 98

Startup Satisfaction Customer Custom 98

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2013

That leads to switching costs, sunk costs, brand equity, and a host of other considerations, commonly called “barriers to entry.” You are never the only alternative, hopefully just the best, in price, utility, and satisfaction. Utility of alternative solutions. If you new vehicle costs too much, people take the bus.

Startup 80

Startup Framework Competition Pricing 80

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 25, 2012

That leads to switching costs, sunk costs, brand equity, and a host of other considerations, commonly called “barriers to entry.” You are never the only alternative, hopefully just the best, in price, utility, and satisfaction. Utility of alternative solutions. If your new vehicle costs too much, people take the bus.

Competition 94

Competition Startup Pricing Framework 94

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 16, 2018

Without taking a dime of outside capital, the company has achieved impressive success in a competitive, SaaS market segment, landing companies such as Nike, Intuit, NASA, AutoDesk and PBS. Greathouse: Did you decide to bootstrap the business from the start or did you initially plan to take in investor capital? I’ve been there.

Venture Capital 115

Venture Capital Entrepreneur Santa Barbara SaaS 115

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 23, 2012

That’s the way capitalism works. Make sure they understand the sense of urgency to address customer satisfaction and market needs. “I Every company needs to promote equity among all employee levels, and relate benefit levels to profit levels. A company succeeds only if all the teams succeed.

Startup 93

Startup Satisfaction Customer Custom 93

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

That leads to switching costs, sunk costs, brand equity, and a host of other considerations, commonly called “barriers to entry.” You are never the only alternative, hopefully just the best, in price, utility, and satisfaction. Utility of alternative solutions. If you new vehicle costs too much, people take the bus.

Startup 86

Startup Competition Pricing Framework 86

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 8, 2011

That’s the way capitalism works. Make sure they understand the sense of urgency to address customer satisfaction and market needs. “I Every company needs to promote equity among all employee levels, and relate benefit levels to profit levels. A company succeeds only if all the teams succeed.

Funding 96

Funding Startup Satisfaction Customer 96

InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 24, 2011

New hires in a depressed economy also tend to be more willing to accept below-market salaries in exchange for equity-based compensation. An excess of capital is often driven by venture capitalists (VCs) who tend to stuff as much money as possible into deals they like. George Clason , financial author and publisher. Bargains Galore.

Company 257

Company Companies Startup Study 257

TechCrunch LA

JULY 15, 2021

Previous backer Initialized Capital also participated in the financing, along with Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman, former Stockton, California Mayor Michael Tubbs, GGV investor Hans Tung and Paradox Capital’s Kyle Tibbitts. . The result has been very high levels of customer satisfaction and rapid growth.”

Los Angeles 322

Los Angeles Customer Custom Startup 322

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 3, 2015

Many women rose to the top of their careers only to discover how unsatisfying, soul-draining and unhealthy a lifestyle it was and completely changed careers to find satisfaction doing something completely different where they once again became successful, but in a more balanced manner. Novel concept.

Conference 40

Conference Entertainment Startup Digital Hollywood 40

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Equity-Only CTO and Equity-Only Developers - SoCal CTO , November 1, 2010 I had a recent email dialog with the founder of a company looking for a CTO for their startup. Competing To Win Deals - A VC : Venture Capital and Technology , November 7, 2010 The venture capital business is highly competitive. Keep going.

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Startup Product Technology 175