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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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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Tech.Co

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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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

MARCH 18, 2010

Full press release with more details is here. Find the best and brightest next generation of entrepreneurs and help them to be more successful. Help these companies get funded and let them know that if they stayed in LA there was an ecosystem to support them. Today we announced Launchpad LA V2.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 27, 2013

Understanding where your VC partner sits in their respective fund and where their fund is in the cycle of its investment lifecycle will help you understand your VCs behavior. In addition to helping manage the board Chris also helps represent the interests of the angel investors / common stock holders. Assigns tasks. Assign away.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

To give visibility to these companies to: Sources of funding (angels / VCs), business development partners, mentors who have themselves built successful companies, the press and potential employees to hire. And my company is hugely relevant to what they’re doing so having an advocate at senior levels there is certainly a help.”

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 3, 2016

With all of these tasks you end up with either a partner or two who “manages” the firm (some trade this role every couple of years), a loose confederation of partners who own and split tasks of management or a firm that brings in professionals who help manage the firm. Kerry brings experience from all parts of the marketing mix.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2013

The very best mentors are the most interested in helping someone who is willing to learn and grow quickly. It’s most effective if the entrepreneur proposes the agenda and drives for specific insights, but never forgets to press the mentor for broader or related implications. Keep the relationship positive and productive.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 4, 2014

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, it’s why I believe executive coaches are so important for startups who have the financial resources to afford them. If you struggle through similar issues – which means nearly all of you – please consider how and when to bring in help, to embrace mediation.

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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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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 21, 2012

The very best mentors are the most interested in helping someone who is willing to learn and grow quickly. It’s most effective if the entrepreneur proposes the agenda and drives for specific insights, but never forgets to press the mentor for broader or related implications. Keep the relationship positive and productive.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

So operating at a higher level, helping to set the framework for decision making and then sitting down and watching the game be played, is certainly the way to go.” In practice it can be a fine line between sparring partner / coach and stepping over the line to brute-force persuasion. ” Of course I agree with this.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 1, 2016

We try to hire deeply analytical associates to can help companies problem solve and who make us better investors. So we like to behave like we don’t know any better than you – we can just bring an outside perspective to help spar you and make you a better decision-maker through the process. That’s healthy.

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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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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 23, 2015

Here are 10 specific recommendations that I believe will help every founder put this into practice. Successful leaders are good coaches and mentors, as well as being on the lookout for personal learning opportunities. Promote your culture and innovations through social media and the press to make the team proud of their jobs.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

If they’re not running their business then perhaps the wrong person was picked as CEO or perhaps they need more mentorship / coaching to better allocate their time. I had an amazing CFO who helped me lead budgeting, planning, board reporting and legal matters. CEO’s run things. They run their business.

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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 4, 2013

Before I tell you my reasons for never doing a deal that a banker intro’d I have to preface by where I think bankers are enormously helpful on VC deals. Recap: Our goal is to find investors who pay the highest price and to help make sure that investors can’t tell whether they’re getting a good deal or a bad deal.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 4, 2013

Before I tell you the reasons I’m concerned about investment banking intros, I should start by saying I think bankers are enormously helpful for entrepreneurs in raising money. We are judging how well you are coached on stage. I like to debate with them how they will land customers and how they deal with the press.

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Xconomy

AUGUST 23, 2016

The bank, LifeSci Advisors, is looking to pay penance by helping fund the training program. Participants will also be paired with coaches and will network for board seats after the course is over. LifeSci Advisors cofounder and CEO Andrew McDonald told Xconomy in May that his firm would help place 15 women on boards by the end of 2017.

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InfoChachkie

JULY 2, 2012

In addition to his reputation as a showoff, Reggie was renowned for deriding his teammates in the press and initiating clubhouse fights. Although Temperamental Superstars will help your company achieve short-term victories, most startups do not have the time or energy necessary to keep them happy over the long run.

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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. Great VCs create the fabric of their success by backing the best entrepreneurs they have access to and then helping them to lean on the scales. Not according to my sources.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 19, 2013

In fact, this article was driven by a startup press release I just saw today, highlighting a startup’s “geo-fencing technology” as a new basis for discount coupons. I found some help from marketing coach David Newman’s new book “ Do It! How many customers will have any idea what this means to them?

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 7, 2013

Trevor is a highly successful serial entrepreneur and success coach who has studied this phenomenon for many years, including the latest findings in neuroscience. You can’t survive with that kind of help in today’s competitive environment. Concentrate on your vision of making the world a better place. Transfer responsibility.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

The functions of an early-stage board are pretty obvious and well understood: Providing introductions to customers, biz dev partners, recruits, the press, other investors, etc. We realized we needed help. Offering a sparring-partner function on strategic decisions. Reviewing financial & operational performance. Mentorship.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Even if you don’t have “direct&# sales I would tell you that “everything is a sale&# including fund raising, hiring, getting press and doing business development. As they become more senior they take on management responsibilities such as planning, forecasting, pipeline reviews, coaching staff, etc.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 28, 2012

Trevor is a highly successful serial entrepreneur and success coach who has studied this phenomenon for many years, including the latest findings in neuroscience. You can’t survive with that kind of help in today’s competitive environment. Concentrate on your vision of making the world a better place. Transfer responsibility.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 14, 2020

Right now we offer one-on-one physical therapy online in California, and we’re offering health coaching in other states and are expanding our coverage in the coming weeks. Inspired, the friends joined forces to set up Origin, enlisting the help of Farahnik Yadegar’s husband, David, as their third co-founder.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 8, 2011

Failure to do so in a timely manner could result in the suspension of a business license, negative articles in the local press, slowing down imports, restricting the outflow of profits or even jail sentences. Thus, I highly recommend that you take local regulations in each country seriously, and avoid the temptation to resort to bribery.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 10, 2010

Failure to do so in a timely manner could result in the suspension of a business license, negative articles in the local press, slowing down imports, restricting the outflow of profits or even jail sentences. However, it is absolutely essential to adhere to local laws, rules and regulations.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 19, 2011

They’re essential in helping us get our jobs done because they specialize in something we do not. I doubt they’d be willing to press harder in questioning and/or be more attuned to negative signals that the reference might be implying but not actually saying. Middle Men. Middle People? Recruiters. Real Estate professionals.

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Tech Zulu Event

JULY 24, 2012

We wanted to help prevent burn-out and inspire others to take time for themselves. Expect thai fusion salads, raw-avocado coconut soup, veggie style sushi, Cambodian curries, gluten free spaghetti squash, raw caco truffles, alongside fresh cold pressed juices, and homemade chai-teas to boot.

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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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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 30, 2019

In addition, the discipline of producing it, like writing a business plan, will help you immensely in understanding the key elements that drive you and your business. If you use a publisher, they may add more visibility with press releases and book-signing events. Having a book gives you instant credibility with clients.

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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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