Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 4, 2019

In fact, this article was driven by a startup press release I saw a while back, highlighting a startup’s “geo-fencing technology” as a new basis for discount coupons. I like the guidance from marketing coach David Newman’s classic book “ Do It! Don’t dumb it down for social media. They will call you back.

Marketing 97

Marketing Entrepreneur Startup Technical Review 97

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 11, 2013

ABC Family, Fox, Universal Music, Google, Facebook, Demand Media, MyLife, Riot Games, DFJ Frontier, Rustic Canyon, GRP Partners, Siemer and Associates, Marketshare, Saatchi Online, OMD, Ignited, Rubicon Project, Smashbox Cosmetics, NFL, UCLA, USC, and dozens of start-ups. Opening Party hosted by Demand Media with KCRW at the Viceroy.

GRP Partners 88

GRP Partners MyLife Dollar Shave Club Santa Monica 88

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. He previously co-founded Charlie , a Los Angeles based media company and interactive agency. This education will continue.

Venture Capital 287

Venture Capital Funding Startup GRP Partners 287

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.

Google 87

Google Technical Review Press Software Review 87

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 12, 2017

In fact, this article was driven by a startup press release I saw a while back, highlighting a startup’s “geo-fencing technology” as a new basis for discount coupons. I like the guidance from marketing coach David Newman’s classic book “ Do It! Don’t dumb it down for social media. They will call you back.

Tips 75

Tips Marketing Technical Review Startup 75

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2014

In fact, this article was driven by a startup press release I saw recently, highlighting a startup’s “geo-fencing technology” as a new basis for discount coupons. I like the guidance from marketing coach David Newman’s recent book “ Do It! Don’t dumb it down for social media. They will call you back.

Technical Review 103

Technical Review Tips Marketing Entrepreneur 103

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. You need them not only to close business, but also to keep internal productivity and motivation high, and to use their own social media and friends to spread the word.

Marketing 71

Marketing Tips Technical Review Social Media 71

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 23, 2015

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. A winning culture is filled with people who love to learn. Make your startup a winning place to work.

Entrepreneur 102

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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! Don’t dumb it down for social media. They will call you back.

Startup 103

Startup Marketing Social Media Technical Review 103

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. Rather than pursue an ever-higher salary from a variety of teams, Cal repeatedly turned down contracts that offered him more money and greater media exposure.

Startup 182

Startup Class RSS Statistics 182

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. As we’ve ramped up direct sales over the last few years our need to have relationships with the major media & advertising companies has become critical.

Startup 325

Startup Sales Technical Review Software Review 325

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 4, 2013

The sheer number of relationships I’ve built through being public, transparent and being willing to engage in comments and through social media has enabled me to get to know entrepreneurs even before they launch their next company. We are judging how well you are coached on stage. I don’t think they serve investors well.

Startup 361

Startup Venture Capital Pricing Technical Review 361

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 25, 2013

And Coach Campbell. I’ve heard directly from top executives that Jeff Bezos (in my opinion the most talented person in the tech industry) has received his fair share of VC coaching in the early years. I use social media. Not according to my sources. It led to hiring Eric Schmidt. My guess is both had heavy VC involvement.

Venture Capital 374

Venture Capital Entrepreneur Invest Funding 374

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 4, 2013

The sheer number of relationships I’ve built through being public, transparent and being willing to engage in comments and through social media has enabled me to get to know entrepreneurs even before they launch their next company. We are judging how well you are coached on stage. I don’t think they serve investors well.

Venture Capital 347

Venture Capital Startup Pricing Invest 347

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 24, 2012

Four days off the grid – with no clocks, technology or media – a chance to getaway from the fast paced world and truly recharge. However these connections won’t be based on our career choices or media, or on a Facebook post we liked or tweeted, but on a shared experience with incredible impact.

Pricing 86

Pricing Coach Email Startup 86

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 30, 2019

The book itself raises your visibility through media coverage. Once you have a book, media coverage can come from book reviews and academic discussions, as well as from you and your customers. If you use a publisher, they may add more visibility with press releases and book-signing events.

Writing 19

Writing Technical Review Entrepreneur Advertising 19

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 2, 2011

Read the opening quote from his initial press release on the program … “Warning that America’s long term economic prospects are uncertain without radical innovation in technology, Peter Thiel this week launched the Thiel Fellowship to foster the next generation of tech visionaries.&#. As a country we need to address this.

Education 322

Education Startup Incubator Class 322

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

Not what you read in the press. Press the flesh. One of the best sales coaches I ever worked with used to talk to me about “testing prospects.” GroupOn, Living Social, AdMeld, Gilt Group, Demand Media, ShoeDazzle, Tumblr, FourSquare, etc. You’re meeting with people who can help you with introductions.

Develop 366

Develop Development Funding Venture Capital 366

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 10, 2016

https://medium.com/media/89de2d332b456b3edc6e534c1d8ab613/href We need to stop hiding behind the ruse that being pro #BlackLivesMatter means you are anti police. It’s not acceptable to live in a country where black families have to coach their children how to behave around the police for fear of being killed.

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