Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 27, 2014

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the best entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and elsewhere. On the average, the entrepreneurs I know are living on Ramen noodles. I’ve never known any successful entrepreneurs or investors who were not happy to share their insights. Read entrepreneur stories.

Entrepreneur 102

Entrepreneur Startup Mentor Case Study 102

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 12, 2021

Do case studies and gather customer testimonials, as well as build relationships that lead to advocacy, loyalty, and word-of-mouth support. Many entrepreneurs I know faithfully monitor social media to quickly respond to problems and react to customer feed back, both positive and negative.

Technical Advisors 154

Technical Advisors Tips Marketing Case Study 154

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 28, 2023

In my role as an advisor to entrepreneurs, I often find founders who have such conviction and passion for their new idea, that they can’t believe anyone could challenge it. The best entrepreneurs and business professionals learn to anticipate these push-backs before they happen, and respond calmly and effectively.

Ideas 136

Ideas Case Study Mobile Resource 136

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 1, 2022

As a mentor to many business professionals and owners, and aspiring entrepreneurs, I find a wealth of innovative ideas, but often less insight on what it really takes to transform ideas into an income stream that can excite new customers into long-term business success. It takes a wealth of hungry buyers to sustain a great business idea.

Ideas 145

Ideas Startup Case Study Writing 145

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 9, 2022

My job as a new business advisor is to help entrepreneurs get over this chasm early. I fully support and appreciate his case studies and conclusions on specific required personal initiatives, and how these can change people, organizations, and even entire industries. Is it any wonder that the majority of startups fail?

Case Study 139

Case Study Custom Customer Metrics 139

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2014

I have added my own insights, based on my experience advising and working with entrepreneurs and startups: Pay for results, rather than pay for work. Overall, as an entrepreneur, you just need to be aware that the notions of work are changing just as fast as the technology for products. Measuring results in itself is not new.

Entrepreneur 104

Entrepreneur Startup Social Media Yammer 104

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 7, 2013

Many aspiring entrepreneurs are looking to the Internet as an opportunity to get rich quick, instead of a place where you can start a business you love, for very little capital and minimal technical expertise. Even more valuable are success case studies and testimonials. Define a business that is scalable. Marty Zwilling.

Entrepreneur 105

Entrepreneur Startup Technical Review Case Study 105

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the best entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and elsewhere. On the average, the entrepreneurs I know are living on Ramen noodles. I’ve never known any successful entrepreneurs or investors who were not happy to share their insights. Read entrepreneur stories.

Entrepreneur 93

Entrepreneur Startup Mentor Case Study 93

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 6, 2012

It will also go into depth on how to develop angel-entrepreneur relationships that lead to success. This highly interactive program provides attendees with practical information on best practices in angel investing through a balance of expert presentations, panel discussions and small group case studies. See [link] (more)

Invest 113

Invest Angel Case Study Study 113

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 25, 2019

The successful entrepreneurs I have met and worked with over the years all seem to share that passion for learning, and they see rapid market change not as a problem, but as an opportunity for them to move ahead of the crowd in changing the world. Successful entrepreneurs love to share, but they respond better to pull rather than push.

Tips 122

Tips Startup Course Case Study 122

SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Program Overview: This interactive workshop educates and empowers angel investors, entrepreneurs, and others interested in access to capital on a variety of ways to value pre-revenue companies. Attendees also put these methods to work with interactive case studies. Email linda@techcoastangels.com.

Tech Coast Angels 113

Tech Coast Angels Case Study San Diego Study 113

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 27, 2015

I have added my own insights, based on my experience advising and working with entrepreneurs and startups: Pay for results, rather than pay for work. Overall, as an entrepreneur, you just need to be aware that the notions of work are changing just as fast as the technology for products. Measuring results in itself is not new.

Entrepreneur 102

Entrepreneur Yammer Case Study Study 102

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 8, 2013

Even entrepreneurs who have built many startups, or sold their last one for millions of dollars, know they make occasional people leadership mistakes. Thankfully, most mistakes won’t be as spectacular as the America Online merger with Time Warner for $350 billion, back in 2000, engineered by then superstar entrepreneurs Stephen M.

Entrepreneur 105

Entrepreneur Startup Case Study Competition 105

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2021

Almost every entrepreneur and new business owner I mentor is certain that his/her idea has a very high probability of success, and all find it hard to believe that ninety percent of startups ultimately fail. I once met with an entrepreneur who had developed a new algae strain to cure world hunger and make him rich.

Technical Review 131

Technical Review Case Study Mentor Software Review 131

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2022

Even entrepreneurs who have built many startups, or sold their last one for millions of dollars, know they make occasional people leadership mistakes. Thankfully, most mistakes won’t be as spectacular as the America Online merger with Time Warner for $350 billion, back in 2000, engineered by then superstar entrepreneurs Stephen M.

Startup 118

Startup Case Study Competition Entrepreneur 118

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Many aspiring entrepreneurs are looking to the Internet as an opportunity to get rich quick, instead of a place where you can start a business you love, for very little capital and minimal technical expertise. Even more valuable are success case studies and testimonials. Define a business that is scalable.

Technical Review 124

Technical Review Case Study Software Review Startup 124

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

I’m often surprised when you as an aspiring entrepreneur, looking for investors, tell me your solution is so innovative that you don’t have to worry about differentiating it from competitors, and customers will flock to it without a real marketing campaign. Case studies, supporting videos, and giveaways still work well in this regard.

Social Media 134

Social Media Case Study Custom Customer 134

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 6, 2012

It will also go into depth on how to develop angel-entrepreneur relationships that lead to success. A faculty of experienced angel investors, serial entrepreneurs and expert service providers delivers the seminar. A faculty of experienced angel investors, serial entrepreneurs and expert service providers delivers the seminar.

Invest 100

Invest Tech Coast Angels Angel Case Study 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Mobile LAVA welcomes BIA/Kelsey analysts Matt Booth and Michael Boland to share their insights into the trends, market events, companies and case studies that are driving current and future opportunities in interactive and mobile local media. Thursday, November 15, 2012 -- Mobile LAVA: Mobile Local Media Opportunities and Challenges.

LAVA 100

LAVA Mobile Media Case Study 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 22, 2011

It will also go into depth on how to develop angel-entrepreneur relationships that lead to success. This highly interactive program provides attendees with practical information on best practices in angel investing through a balance of expert presentations, panel discussions and small group case studies.

Invest 113

Invest Angel Case Study Study 113

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2022

I have added my own insights, based on my experience advising and working with entrepreneurs and startups: Pay for results, rather than pay for work. Overall, as an entrepreneur, you just need to be aware that the notions of work are changing just as fast as the technology for products. Measuring results in itself is not new.

Case Study 125

Case Study Platform Yahoo Social Media 125

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2010

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the best entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and elsewhere. On the average, the entrepreneurs I know are broke. I’ve never known any successful entrepreneurs or investors who were not happy to share their secrets. Read entrepreneur stories. Formal learning.

Entrepreneur 96

Entrepreneur Startup Mentor Case Study 96

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 3, 2022

Of course, it’s no surprise that most entrepreneurs don’t have a background in hiring teams, and don’t have a budget for training or human resource consultants. Some entrepreneurs approach hiring as a test of their selling ability, while others wait for the candidate to sell them. Get interactive in candidate interviews.

Training 135

Training Case Study Resource Technical Review 135

SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 4, 2010

This full-day seminar provides an overview of the angel investing process including the details of finding, evaluating, and structuring deals and developing angel-entrepreneur relationships that lead to success. A faculty of experienced angel investors, serial entrepreneurs and expert service providers delivers the seminar.

Invest 100

Invest Tech Coast Angels Angel Case Study 100

Frank Addante

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Our focus is on helping entrepreneurs build businesses that focus on social and environmental challenges. After 20+ years of building my own businesses from scratch, I finally figured out that I love helping entrepreneurs build their businesses! A number of years ago, I did a case study for Harvard Business School.

Startup 105

Startup Case Study Ideas Invest 105

SoCal Tech Calendar

MARCH 1, 2009

The workshop will include case studies on how these subjects are utilized to protect actual products or services. They will join those representing the investment community and entrepreneurs on a panel discussion about 'Common mistakes entrepreneurs make regarding intellectual property'.

Case Study 100

Case Study SoCal Southern California IP 100

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

I have added my own insights, based on my experience advising and working with entrepreneurs and startups: Pay for results, rather than pay for work. Overall, as an entrepreneur, you just need to be aware that the notions of work are changing just as fast as the technology for products. Measuring results in itself is not new.

Competition 127

Competition Case Study Platform Yahoo 127

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

In my role as an advisor to entrepreneurs, I often find founders who have such conviction and passion for their new idea, that they can’t believe anyone could challenge it. The best entrepreneurs and business professionals learn to anticipate these push-backs before they happen, and respond calmly and effectively.

Ideas 126

Ideas Case Study Mobile Resource 126

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 21, 2014

I’d like to do a few posts on what life looks like on the way up and perhaps how to keep your head on straight and avoid drinking your own Kool Aid because as I often advise entrepreneurs on irrational exuberance, “ In a strong wind even turkeys can fly.” ROI studies were published.

Marketing 354

Marketing Case Study Metrics Sales 354

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

When entrepreneurs introduce new products to the market, their passion and conviction often leads them to assume that every potential customer will see the immediate need and value, and will quickly adopt the solution. A good tack is to sell exclusivity, or provide case studies to show return on investment and productivity.

Product 95

Product Case Study Customer Custom 95

SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 31, 2008

If you've ever thought about becoming an entrepreneur, this program is for you. Favorito will present a business case study on QuantumSphere, and you'll get to hear first-hand from Maloney about starting and growing a company. Thursday, November 6, 2008 -- So you want to start a company. Essentials of Company Formation.

Company 100

Company Companies Case Study UCI 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 20, 2019

Even entrepreneurs who have built many startups, or sold their last one for millions of dollars, know they make occasional people leadership mistakes. Thankfully, most mistakes won’t be as spectacular as the America Online merger with Time Warner for $350 billion, back in 2000, engineered by then superstar entrepreneurs Stephen M.

Startup 93

Startup Case Study Competition Entrepreneur 93

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 10, 2019

My job as a new business advisor is to help entrepreneurs get over this chasm early. I fully support and appreciate his case studies and conclusions on specific required personal initiatives, and how these can change people, organizations, and even entire industries. Is it any wonder that the majority of startups fail?

Case Study 93

Case Study Customer Custom Tool 93

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 4, 2015

The successful entrepreneurs I have met and worked with over the years all seem to share that passion for learning, and they see rapid market change not as a problem, but as an opportunity for them to move ahead of the crowd in changing the world. Successful entrepreneurs love to share, but they respond better to pull rather than push.

Startup 103

Startup Case Study Entrepreneur Class 103

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 5, 2019

Many aspiring entrepreneurs are looking to the Internet as an opportunity to get rich quick, instead of a place where you can start a business you love, for very little capital and minimal technical expertise. Even more valuable are success case studies and testimonials. Define a business that is scalable.

Technical Review 97

Technical Review Case Study Software Review Startup 97

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 11, 2016

Many aspiring entrepreneurs are looking to the Internet as an opportunity to get rich quick, instead of a place where you can start a business you love, for very little capital and minimal technical expertise. Even more valuable are success case studies and testimonials. Define a business that is scalable.

Startup 107

Startup Technical Review Case Study Software Review 107

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 7, 2014

For top tier programs, there is a compelling combination of promise and mystique that creates a unique drive for entrepreneurs, who once accepted, become ready to put life circumstances on hold during program durations to grow their startups. Exciting, fast-paced, and stressful on another level.

Startup 74

Startup Case Study Study Screening 74