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.

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Tips Startup Case Study Course 122

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. These include the following: Networking with people who know. Read entrepreneur stories. Adopt a mentor. Formal learning.

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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. 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

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. See [link] (more)

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Invest Angel Case Study Study 113

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. These include the following: Networking with people who know. Read entrepreneur stories. Tags: entrepreneur startup money business.

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Entrepreneur Startup Mentor Case Study 96

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.

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Startup Case Study Entrepreneur Class 103

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.

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Product Case Study Custom Customer 95

InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Want to be an entrepreneur? In addition, Entrepreneur Magazine recently included UCSB in its Top 50 Schools For VC Backed Entrepreneurs at number 37. Instead of a traditional business school''s case study and textbook approach, UCSB''s Technology Management Program (TMP) emphasizes experiential learning.

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Santa Barbara Technical Review Startup Venture Capital 258

socalTECH

MAY 25, 2016

At Idealab, we saw many shots on goal with companies who were consumer focused, and we have found the quality of entrepreneurs going to consumer Internet companies has changed dramatically, which represents a real opportunity. That network effect is a subtle but has a powerful effect with all this new technology.

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Southern California Capital Funding Invest 113

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

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 struggling. These include the following: Networking with people who know. Read entrepreneur stories. Adopt a mentor. Formal learning. It won’t happen.

Startup 103

Startup Mentor Case Study Course 103

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 4, 2009

Many entrepreneurs who start technology companies are product people, technologists or savvy business people who worked previously for a larger company. Most start-up entrepreneurs have little or no sales experience. This is the easiest one for most entrepreneurs. But most good entrepreneurs do this naturally.

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Sales Startup Platform Tips 319

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2012

This is a good thing for entrepreneurs and investors, who can win big, but it’s not a given. I see many startups who seem satisfied with a “me too” approach, building yet another social network or e-commerce site, rather than being truly innovative. You have to be able to convince others and sell your ideas.

Case Study 101

Case Study Ideas Framework Entrepreneur 101

InfoChachkie

JULY 14, 2011

Value Prop Twitter Style : “Ringrevenue’s call performance marketing platform enables ad networks, agencies, advertisers & publishers to generate more inbound sales calls.”. Do you have any words of caution or advice for entrepreneurs who attempt to “Get Their Band Back Together”? “In

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Marketing Advertising Paid Search Startup 209

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 15, 2011

This is a good thing for entrepreneurs and investors, who can win big, but it’s not a given. I see many startups who seem satisfied with a “me too” approach, building yet another social network or e-commerce site, rather than being truly innovative. You have to be able to convince others and sell your ideas.

Startup 94

Startup Case Study Ideas Framework 94

socalTECH

DECEMBER 1, 2009

In association with some of the regions top trade associations/social networking groups and industry hosts, DFR '09 promises to be the largest holiday party of the season and help weave our various communities of interest into the larger collective family of professionals working in and around the technology industry.

Fandango 124

Fandango CarsDirect Case Study Santa Monica 124

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 15, 2011

For those who may be unfamiliar with the Biz2Beach conference, its a networking conference of thought leaders, innovators, and trendsetters for a day of exchanging ideas. Garth will speak about successes in partner development, using case studies from his experience at Klout. Van Jepson, CEO/Founder, GroupPrice.

SEO 85

SEO CTO Coach Conference Social Media 85

SoCal CTO

JUNE 9, 2010

Why Entrepreneurs Hate Lawyers. In many of them I get asked similar questions, including the inevitable “what makes a great entrepreneur?” First off the two prezis and then the case study material (i used ERPLY as inspiration). If you’re an entrepreneur, the glib answer is “no.” You Can’t Sign This Deal.

Startup 248

Startup Venture Capital Conference Social Media 248

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 13, 2010

TechZulu is helping the startup community out by listing all the great startup/entrepreneur oriented panels. Bootstrapping advice, entrepreneur, startups. . The step by step story of an entrepreneur’s journey from idea to bootstrap web startup from her vi. Bootstrapping entrepeneurship, entrepreneur, startups. .

Guide 69

Guide Startup Venture Capital Entrepreneur 69

InfoChachkie

DECEMBER 2, 2009

As Marketing Guru Guy Gabriel of Idea Engineering points out in Max Brand , viral marketing has made many an entrepreneur terminally ill. Affiliate Network – Affiliates are third-parties which are only compensated when they perform a particular action on your behalf. Tags: Entrepreneur Strategic Planning The Fringe.

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Custom Customer Advertising SEM 164

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 5, 2011

Grade A Entrepreneurs , September 5, 2010 Why Krispy Kreme failed in Australia - Start Up Blog , November 3, 2010 Mellow Johnny’s: Retail Stores as Community Hubs - IDDICTIVE.COM , July 14, 2010 Is crowdfunding an option for my business?

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Startup Venture Capital Blogging CTO Coach 378