Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 27, 2014

And when the press releases and the attaboys wear off it still comes down to real work. You have to decide how hard to help with downstream marketing for your deals. A little Groucho Marx always helps. Just because the press says it is so doesn’t make it so. You have to decide where to lean in on follow-on rounds.

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Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 7, 2013

According to SGL, developers can now submit their apps for review and have their press releases and updates distributed on the Stained Glass Labs website, which gives them the quick feedback from other developers and the ability to submit press releases, which are sent to members of the media interested in Google Glass and wearable technologies.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 19, 2015

I’ve tried over the years to write many times about the realism of the downsides of being an entrepreneur because there is a complete cognitive dissidence between what you read about yourself in the press and what you feel internally about where you’re at in the journey. I have written some posts in the past that may be helpful.

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JULY 12, 2017

In a press release The Disney Accelerator highlights the success of Sphero and announced: “They have a multi-property lineup for this year including the App-enabled Ultimate Lightning McQueen, the voice interactive Spider-Man, and more.”. “And

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 23, 2015

As a mentor to entrepreneurs, I often get asked what you can do to build the right culture. Here are 10 specific recommendations that I believe will help every founder put this into practice. Mentoring and training programs need to be put in place early. The simple answer is effective communication and leadership.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

That doesn’t mean that everyone needs to participate in creating the typical marketing hype, or needs to face the press on a regular basis. It helps to celebrate small wins, together and often. It helps to provide everyone with business cards, a current copy of investor presentations, and strategy details.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Clayton Lewis: What Arivale does, is we help our participants optimize their wellness. The second thing, which is different from other companies, is we have translated that into bite-sized recommendations, and we give you a coach. It's not just about wellness in the short term, but it's about wellness for decades.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 10, 2014

The founders are (or should be) the most valuable resources in the company and scaling implies that you bring in others to help accomplish tasks that allow the founders to get more leverage. You’re the coach, mentor, cheerleader. But you do need to find a way to do activities that are more scalable.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 25, 2013

The best VCs don’t try to help entrepreneurs. But the people whom I consider best in this industry are quite helpful indeed. And Coach Campbell. And hard for me to imagine the Fred Wilson and Albert Wenger weren’t instrumental mentors to David. 2008 App ecosystem on iOS = $0. But I seriously only know one.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

I admit that I haven’t yet read it but I’ve had numerous discussions with Brad over the years about board structure & conduct and consider him a mentor on the topic. We realized we needed help. In the Early Days. Offering a sparring-partner function on strategic decisions. Mentorship. How to build a great forecast.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 21, 2021

This is especially true from those of you who are perfectionists , and feel hard-pressed to delegate critical tasks to anyone who may be less capable. Focus on providing clear instructions and coaching. Think back to when you were new in this area, and what would have helped you to get the job done quickly and effectively.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2016

If the chip on your shoulder is, “I’m not treated fairly by the system, boo hoo, I’m different and that’s why you aren’t helping me” that chip can be a big negative in getting others to want to back or help you. Don’t let the press about others in the industry fool you into thinking everybody else’s life is perfect.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 27, 2013

.” On the other hand, if the chip on your shoulder is, “I’m not treated fairly by the system, boo hoo, I’m different and that’s why you aren’t helping me” that chip can be a big negative. You got your tech press and your parents are proud. But reality sets in after the first few battles.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 2, 2011

Thiel and friends will also agree to mentor these young entrepreneurs. Actually, they’ll get even more attention because this selection will put them in an even more exclusive peer group and will introduce them to even more connected mentors. Here is their inaugural class. So is this a good idea? My 2 cents: 1.

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