Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2021

As I have said many times, the cost of entry for an aspiring entrepreneur has never been lower, and the total wealth of opportunities has never been larger. Entrepreneurs have huge opportunities to deliver higher-performance materials at lower cost, like carbon fiber for steel. Upgrade, reuse, or recycle every product.

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Startup Resource Entrepreneur Social Media 162

InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Design together, the course that introduced the idea for brightblu, they were concurrently taking three other classes: Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Marketing and Art of the CEO. The biggest motivator for starting brightblu was John Greathouse’s Entrepreneurship class.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2016

Most aspiring entrepreneurs look to their alma mater, or any university, as a source of classes that can help them, but neglect to think outside the box or take advantage of all the other resources to be found there. Online or evening entrepreneurship classes for anyone. Access to entrepreneurs-in-residence, business mentors.

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Entrepreneur Capital Class Startup 55

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 17, 2022

A major chunk of this activity is provided by the newer class of “super angels,” who often look more like micro-VCs, except that they are investing their own money. Yet, in my view, every early-stage entrepreneur should be exploring this new funding alternative before approaching VCs. Marty Zwilling.

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Guide Venture Capital Funding Class 136

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

In my years of advising startups and occasional investing, I’ve seen many great ideas start and fail, but the right team always seems to make good things happen, even without the ultimate idea. That’s why investors say they invest in people (bet on the jockey, not the horse), rather than the idea. The industry veteran.

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Technical Advisors Outsource Development Startup High Tech 123

InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

As I thought about the characteristics that comprise a great program, I identified five criteria that a prospective entrepreneurial student can use to evaluate the efficacy of a collegiate entrepreneur curriculum. Practitioners, Not Professors – classes should be taught by people who have fought hand-to-hand combat in the startup trenches.

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Venture Capital Technical Review Class Patents 100

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 24, 2018

Most aspiring entrepreneurs are convinced that their idea and passion are so great that failure is not a possibility. If there is no competition, there is likely not a market. Every potentially successful product has competition, or an alternative, or customers with no interest in change.

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Startup Competition Examples Ideas 99

socalTECH

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Every year, at the end of the year, we share some reflections on the past year from our readers, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, sponsors, and others in the local technology community. Our goal is to build a platform that helps our companies achieve best practices as quickly as possible on their way to becoming world-class companies.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 5, 2013

It’s important to stand up to competition and wear your reputation on your sleeve. Accreditations, licenses, and certification – for your business or for individual employees – can set you apart from your competition. entrepreneur Patricia Sigmon plateau profits startup' Mix things up. Change the rules of operations.

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socalTECH

JUNE 20, 2012

We caught up with Sam Teller , who is directing efforts at the accelerator, to help fill entrepreneurs in on where the program fits in the world of technology and startup acceleration. It was really just something built for the community to help support entrepreneurs. Our current class has performed incredibly well.

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Class Mentor Startup Santa Monica 261

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 28, 2012

Most entrepreneurs fail on at least one attempt. Investors agree that an entrepreneur who has never failed probably hasn’t pushed the limits. A great entrepreneur is like a great racehorse. Heart and class are permanent. Don’t kid yourself and try to cover up the hurt with “My idea is just ahead of it’s time.”

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Entrepreneur Startup Class Customer 103

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2013

Many entrepreneurs I know don’t realize that the language they learned in the corporate world, or even their recent MBA class, won’t get them ahead in the startup world today. As a reality check, try this quick test of your entrepreneur savvy. As a reality check, try this quick test of your entrepreneur savvy.

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Entrepreneur Startup Web Equity 109

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

You need a good cook, good marketing, and first-class service. investors invest in people, not ideas) Effective and timely go-to-market. Follow the “how to” instructions above for combining the ingredients, combined with you own “special sauce” (competitive edge), and I’m sure you will deliver a tasty dish, on time and with a profit.

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Entrepreneur Startup Coach Metrics 93

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 18, 2023

You need a good cook, good marketing, and first-class service. investors invest in people, not ideas) Effective and timely go-to-market. Follow the “how to” instructions above for combining the ingredients, combined with you own “special sauce” (competitive edge), and I’m sure you will deliver a tasty dish, on time and with a profit.

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Startup Coach Metrics Marketing 112

Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

entrepreneur” and by Forbes as “New York’s Archangel”, David is a former Inc. 500 CEO, serial entrepreneur and the founder of New York Angels. collaborate with over 250,000 entrepreneurs in 95 countries. collaborate with over 250,000 entrepreneurs in 95 countries. BUT good ideas are NOT hard to find.

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Startup Sales Ideas Entrepreneur 189

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 19, 2020

A major chunk of this activity is provided by the newer class of “super angels,” who often look more like micro-VCs, except that they are investing their own money. Yet, in my view, every early-stage entrepreneur should be exploring this new funding alternative before approaching VCs. Marty Zwilling.

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Funding Venture Capital Startup Class 125

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

As an entrepreneur, you always need to be on the lookout for ways to expand your current business, and always on the lookout for your next big thing. The competition never stands still, and new opportunities are evolving, based on culture changes in your customers, new technologies, and new problems in the world which need to be solved.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

In my years of advising startups and occasional investing, I’ve seen many great ideas start and fail, but the right team always seems to make good things happen, even without the ultimate idea. That’s why investors say they invest in people (bet on the jockey, not the horse), rather than the idea. The industry veteran.

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Technical Advisors Outsource Development Startup High Tech 105

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

We talked with Noah about how the company grew out of a business plan competition at the University of Southern California, his recent funding from the Maverick Angels, as well as how the firm hopes to stand out among a crowded list of comparison shopping sites. Noah Auerhahn: We just had too much free time at USC.

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USC CPC Sites Startup 207

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 7, 2011

Alain Theriault, better known as StartupCoach , tells entrepreneurs that, on your way to being a great chef, you don't start by writing a cook book (business plan), you work in the kitchen for a while, you learn some tools of the trade, you experiment with a few recipes, you test on willing clients. then you can start writing a recipe. (not

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Entrepreneur Startup Writing Metrics 91

TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

“They demonstrate best-in-class expertise with Facebook and Google paid ad platforms. In today’s highly competitive ad environment, both content and data are kings. DTC entrepreneurs are more focused on immediate impact, because if they’re not selling product, there’s no large brand propping them up.

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Commerce Content Marketing Startup 211

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 11, 2014

In my years of advising startups and occasional investing, I’ve seen many great ideas start and fail, but the right team always seems to make good things happen, even without the ultimate idea. That’s why investors say they invest in people (bet on the jockey, not the horse), rather than the idea. The industry veteran.

Technical Advisors 98

Technical Advisors Startup Outsource Development High Tech 98

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2014

But being best-in-class at online marketing is also a sine qua non to standout from your peer group. The starting point of product IS marketing, which is what a lot of young entrepreneurs that never studied business don’t realize. And you thought the Internet was a meritocracy where the best ideas win? Underbelly.

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Marketing Startup SEM SEO 379

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

In my years of advising startups and occasional investing, I’ve seen many great ideas start and fail, but the right team always seems to make good things happen, even without the ultimate idea. That’s why investors say they invest in people (bet on the jockey, not the horse), rather than the idea. The industry veteran.

Technical Advisors 57

Technical Advisors Startup Outsource Development High Tech 57

socalTECH

MAY 2, 2013

Despite a growing technology industry here in Southern California, local investors and entrepreneurs tell us there''s still a shortage of local, venture capital. We have a lot of world class universities here. Do you have any idea of how many investments you want to make a year? Any advice you would give entrepreneurs?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 21, 2015

The cost of entry for an aspiring entrepreneur has never been lower, and the total wealth of opportunities has never been larger. I have recast these principles here for new entrepreneurs and startups, who thrive on change, to show the wealth of opportunities for them: Substitute new materials for scarce natural resources.

Startup 100

Startup Resource Entrepreneur Social Media 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 14, 2018

As I have said many times, the cost of entry for an aspiring entrepreneur has never been lower, and the total wealth of opportunities has never been larger. Entrepreneurs have huge opportunities to deliver higher-performance materials at lower cost, like carbon fiber for steel. Upgrade, reuse, or recycle every product.

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Resource Entrepreneur Social Media Startup 66

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 16, 2019

Every aspiring entrepreneur I know is convinced that his or her idea could be the next big startup, blossoming into a billion dollar unicorn. Customers don’t want to read instruction manuals these days, or attend a class to learn about features. More diagnostic tools to fix problems may not be competitive.

Startup 91

Startup Customer Custom Examples 91

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

Most entrepreneurs fail on at least one attempt. Investors agree that an entrepreneur who has never failed probably hasn’t pushed the limits. A great entrepreneur is like a great racehorse. Heart and class are permanent. Don’t kid yourself and try to cover up the hurt with “My idea is just ahead of it’s time.”

Startup 105

Startup Entrepreneur Class Customer 105

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 27, 2014

A major chunk of this activity is provided by the new class of Super Angels, who may look more like micro-VCs, except that they are investing their own money. Because of their high visibility and huge portfolios, this new class of investors can match the right talent to the right startup quickly and efficiently with introductions and mergers.

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Angel Funding Startup Venture Capital 104

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2012

First of all, any good business plan should demonstrate that you have done the homework to be an expert in your industry, and in what it takes to build a successful business from your idea. Many entrepreneurs scare away potential investors by claiming that their technology represents “truly disruptive technology.” Executive team.

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Competition Metrics Startup Invest 113

Tech.Co

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

It is here where innovators, artists, entrepreneurs and more have moved from all around the world to join it's welcoming startup community. On a macro level, one of my main responsibilities is elevating the idea of being an entrepreneur and the importance of entrepreneurs to our economy.

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Screening Mobile Entrepreneur Startup 70

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2012

As entrepreneurs, you always need to be on the lookout for ways to expand your current business, and always on the lookout for your next big thing. The competition never stands still, and new opportunities are evolving, based on culture changes in your customers, new technologies, and new problems in the world which need to be solved.

Startup 98

Startup Customer Custom Entrepreneur 98

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Although we will do roughly one class a year, that''s 10 or so companies under the accelerator, seed stage model -- but we don''t really limit to three months in-and-out. Instead, you have to prepare those companies, and make them competitive with the best companies in Silicon Valley who are getting funded. That''s the minimum.

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Incubator Southern California Startup Ideas 187

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 27, 2010

You need a good cook, good marketing, and first-class service. investors invest in people, not ideas) Effective and timely go-to-market. Follow the “how to” instructions above for combining the ingredients, combined with you own “special sauce” (competitive edge), and I’m sure you will deliver a tasty dish, on time and with a profit.

Entrepreneur 48

Entrepreneur Startup Metrics Class 48

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2011

First of all, any good business plan should demonstrate that you have done the homework to be an expert in your industry, and in what it takes to build a successful business from your idea. Many entrepreneurs scare away potential investors by claiming that their technology represents “truly disruptive technology.” Executive team.

Competition 116

Competition Metrics Startup Sales 116

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 8, 2011

Most entrepreneurs fail on at least one attempt. Investors agree that an entrepreneur who has never failed probably hasn’t pushed the limits. A great entrepreneur is like a great racehorse. Heart and class are permanent. Don’t kid yourself and try to cover up the hurt with “My idea is just ahead of it’s time.”

Startup 96

Startup Entrepreneur Class Customer 96