Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Every business relationship, peer-to-peer, or inside to outside, starts as an introduction and formal recognition of roles. Unlike the mentor, who is a coach and teacher, the advocate inspires you to be the best that you can be. Here are the key ones I have experienced, as paraphrased from her book: Acquaintanceship.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 1, 2010

We all like to think of startups as “non hierarchic&# organizations and to some extent that should be true. I see two common mistakes in companies (not just in startups, in fact). By going on sales calls you pick up directly the feedback of what customers want and also what they’re telling you about competition.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 9, 2023

For example, if you are an entrepreneur seeking investment or a cofounder, there is no substitute for networking at industry and startup conferences in your area. People who show fear or trepidation find it hard to get the respect and trust they need to hold up their side of any relationship. I recommend treating all people as equals.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2013

Every business relationship, peer-to-peer, or inside to outside, starts as an introduction and formal recognition of roles. Unlike the mentor, who is a coach and teacher, the advocate inspires you to be the best that you can be. entrepreneur startup relationships work survival business' Workship - Trailblazer.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 22, 2014

It’s insanely competitive to get into our industry so most have degrees from institutions like Stanford, Harvard, Wharton and University of Chicago (blatant plug ;-). VCs should be more of a coach than proscriptively telling you what to do. In the end it will be up to you to figure out what to do. Most VCs are book smart.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 9, 2016

I just saw a good summary of how to motivate and train your team to accomplish this in a new book, “ The Business of Creativity: How to Build the Right Team for Success ,” by Keith Granet. The best startups give everyone business cards and encourage team members to talk about the business with anyone who should be interested.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 11, 2019

I saw a good summary of the required principles for long-term trust in a new book, “ The 10 Laws of Trust ,” by Joel Peterson, Chairman of JetBlue, professor at Stanford University, and thought leader in this area: Practice personal integrity in all that you do. Show humility while acting as a mentor and coach.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 8, 2016

Every business relationship, peer-to-peer, or inside to outside, starts as an introduction and formal recognition of roles. Unlike the mentor, who is a coach and teacher, the advocate inspires you to be the best that you can be. Here are the key ones I have experienced, as paraphrased from her book: Acquaintanceship.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 21, 2010

By Ernst Gemassmer Some entrepreneurs are so caught up in their dream that they jump immediately into implementation, with no focus on strategy and tactics first. Here is a summary of the steps I recommend along the way: Turn your dream into a vision. Tags: tactics strategy entrepreneur vision startup dream business.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 30, 2010

But as an angel you’re usually not only taking risks but also helping the company succeed (through introductions, social proof, coaching, recruiting). That said, I have seen times where convert with no cap was done and the entrepreneur slightly regretted it EVEN when the got a big up round in the next financing.

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Berkonomics

APRIL 24, 2014

Often I see executive summaries from entrepreneurs who have never managed any form of business, or even managed employees in their past life, and who don’t know the first thing about business formation and managing for growth. I used to tell them to find a partner with knowledge in business creation and management.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 29, 2011

If you don’t want to read that post, the summary is: Open source computing drove computing costs down 90%, which spurred innovation in technology. This led to an explosion in startups. I don’t think purely option-based investing in startups suits the long-term brand of the investor. The Blurring of Investment Lines.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

Executive Summary. If you want to watch the video version summary of my advice on fund raising it’s here. Start by trying to narrowing the list of total prospective VCs. As I like to say, in the era of social networks and transparency if you can’t figure out how to get introduced to a VC then hang up your cleats now.

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