Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

I grew to appreciate this approach much more when I interviewed a popular serial entrepreneur, Rich Christiansen a while back, who has done almost 30 businesses wholly by bootstrapping. I like his approach, and have extracted some tips from his book and other sources on how to do it: Use a virtual office. Hire experts, not help.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2013

I have published many of these PR Tips before. This started as a post in which I was going to write out tips to personal branding and became in stead an essay of my own branding journey. I asked him if I could join his practice as the guy who could help him bridge technology & business. You’re a tech guy. We take MBAs.

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Jason Nazar

JANUARY 1, 2016

I never bought books, rarely went to class, and hardly studied for exams. But I did spent those four years starting businesses and courting many mentors to help me along the way. Instead of studying for my classes, I’d set up new meet & greet meetings with successful alums. You need to ask folks for help directly.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 23, 2013

A few years ago I interviewed a serial entrepreneur, Rich Christiansen , who has done almost 30 businesses wholly by bootstrapping. I like his approach, and have extracted some tips from his book and other sources on how to do it: Use a virtual office. Hire experts, not help. Rent is one of the biggest expenses for any business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 11, 2013

One of the first questions that I get from many entrepreneurs is “How should I set up my company to minimize my setup costs, tax liabilities, and risk of lawsuits?” Many entrepreneurs don’t realize that the tax entity election doesn’t have to match the legal entity. I’ll offer you a few simple rules of thumb.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 28, 2010

So, I ended up writing that first book, and Bruce helped me with the research, and that was one way we got to know each other before we were even dating. What was the tipping point that started the firm growing? We had the idea to rent out a local school over spring break, put up a website ad, and start offering classes.

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socalTECH

APRIL 16, 2010

Those deals require that a certain minimum people participate, and many also have a maximum number to take advantage of those limited time specials, which helps them to get more exposure and business, plus helps out the community. Tags: entrepreneur coupon retail hyperlocal local deals dealperk albert. READ MORE>>.

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From the Venture Trenches

MARCH 28, 2013

“So are there any other tips you can give when pitching VC’s?” The question was posed by Nolan Simons, an LMU student from Professor David Choi’s Business Incubation class. I was invited along with Kluge’s CEO, Arturo Perez , to listen to five companies from the class pitch their ideas.

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SoCal Delicious

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Program head Robert Jadon describes Startup UCLA as more of a pre-accelerator than anything, meaning the the ideas are typically earlier stage and the entrepreneurs less experienced. Being in its inaugural class, Startup UCLA is still sorting through its own identity and business model issues. Comment help. Share on Twitter.

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InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Your team operates out of a barn on your idyllic, coastal property, yet you have created a world-class product. Do you have any advice for emerging entrepreneurs regarding how they can be frugal without compromising their company’s value prop? Bootstrapping requires that the entrepreneur go out and talk to their users or clients.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

“The one-day event will bring together leading executives, entrepreneurs and professionals to celebrate this diverse L.A. ” It’s like having an online studio helping independent filmmakers and YouTubers get seen. Helping others build their brand helps you build yours. This is the wave of the future.

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Tech Coast Venture Network

AUGUST 11, 2015

The company makes sure that there is always an upcoming event so the entire team has something to look forward to, and it uses methods to make sure the entire team works well together by insisting everyone helps keep break areas clean or sending random employees out to lunch together. Southwest isn’t new to the game.

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Tech Coast Venture Network

AUGUST 11, 2015

The company makes sure that there is always an upcoming event so the entire team has something to look forward to, and it uses methods to make sure the entire team works well together by insisting everyone helps keep break areas clean or sending random employees out to lunch together. Southwest isn’t new to the game.

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InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

In the summer of 2006 over a cup of Peet’s Coffee, you told me about this new thing called “cloud computing” and that you were trying to come up with a creative way to incorporate it into the curriculum of your upcoming UCSB Computer Science class. When you began your teaching career, did you plan on eventually being an entrepreneur?

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InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

You may remember from 8th grade science class that Brownian motion describes the random movement of atomic matter, caused by collisions with molecules of the surrounding medium. Entrepreneurs create opportunities by creating ripples, and mini-ventures are great ripple creators. the smartass entrepreneur replied, “It’s called business.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

An entrepreneur having low self worth is the number one deterrent for a potential customer not buying into what you are selling. Typically entrepreneurs doubt themselves because they undervalue their offerings, but it isn’t about creating a product, setting a price and hoping people will buy. Help a Reporter Out (HARO).

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 25, 2009

Working with startup lawyers also minimizes the risk of losing control of your adVenture, as they can help you avoid common fundraising and investor pitfalls. In addition, such an arrangement will further cement your lawyer’s incentive to help you succeed. It is surprising how often entrepreneurs forget this simple fact.

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SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

thought it would be helpful to put some of my thoughts into a blog post and hopefully spur some conversation in the comments and over email. He blogs to 10,000 web entrepreneurs at Software by Rob and co-hosts the podcast Startups for the Rest of Us. More tiers = more complication = more confusion. Dec 26, 2009). twenty in your wallet?

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SoCal CTO

JULY 13, 2010

How-to learn about angel/vc term sheets - Gabriel Weinberg , June 28, 2010 I think every startup entrepreneur (and angel investor) should have a good understanding of financing term sheets. You’re Not a Real Entrepreneur - Steve Blank , June 10, 2010 Who is an entrepreneur really? Most entrepreneurs are natural-born builders.

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SoCal CTO

AUGUST 3, 2010

Interesting patterns emerged: Everyone makes the same classes of error. 10 Blogging Tips. Wannabe entrepreneur symptoms and cures - Gabriel Weinberg , July 25, 2010 I was once a wannabe entrepreneur. recently did a lecture at a Babson MBA summer class on Entrepreneurial Leadership. Not that I blame you! Here’s why.

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