Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 7, 2010

Gemassmer We all intuitively believe in maintaining personal and business contacts, but most of us don’t do well in this area, despite the advent of social networking. Today a number of social networks have emerged, all designed to enable us to stay in touch, keep each other updated and maintain a sense of continuity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 27, 2012

I often recommend business networking as the most effective way for a startup founder to find investors, advisors, and even key executive candidates. I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking. Join and actively participate in local business organizations.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

I often recommend business networking as the most effective way for a startup founder to find investors, advisors, and even key executive candidates. The answer is still the same, but I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking.

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Networking Entrepreneur Social Network Activity 90

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 25, 2020

The most common proposals I hear are for yet another social networking site ( 200 on Wikipedia ), or another dating site/app ( over 1500 in the USA ). Training and coaching. Ongoing coaching from the top is essential to maintain the attitude and spirit. Idea management. Build and manage a pipeline of ideas.

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Coach Metrics Social Network Competition 144

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

I often recommend business networking as the most effective way for a startup founder to find investors, advisors, and even key executive candidates. The answer is still the same, but I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking.

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 4, 2010

He posted on several social networking sites the following message: If you know of a startup company that could benefit from the knowledge, experience, professional network and reputation of a globally recognized technology and innovation leader. Some weeks might end up being pretty much full-time on a single startup (e.g.,

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

I often recommend business networking as the most effective way for a startup founder to find investors, advisors, and even key executive candidates. I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking. Join and actively participate in local business organizations.

Networking 97

Networking Startup Activity Entrepreneur 97

SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 14, 2009

AccessEN will sponsor a keynote presentation by acclaimed author and columnist Mark Gibbs on the Twitter phenomenon and the value of market intelligence that companies can glean from social network analysis.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 3, 2011

That’s the reason every good parent should be coaching their child from birth to avoid posting all the naughty things on social networks that can come back to haunt them later. So do your business networking and social networking with your eyes wide open. I’m not here to argue whether it is right or not.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 26, 2022

Phrases like “holding people accountable” imply negative consequences or punishment, rather than rewards or providing the freedom and coaching to team members to choose their own actions, and pursue what matters most to them. It’s your challenge to learn how to use social networks and video facilities effectively.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 21, 2023

The most common proposals I hear are for yet another social networking site ( 200 on Wikipedia ), or another dating site/app ( over 1500 in the USA ). Training and coaching. Ongoing coaching from the top is essential to maintain the attitude and spirit. Idea management. Build and manage a pipeline of ideas.

Coach 137

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socalTECH

MAY 30, 2019

We could still deliver applicants and deliver passive job seekers to a company, but we could also delivery applicants that already understood what the cultur of the company was, and be able to measure the kind of footprint people were making on a social network. That's been very effective.

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Eric Greenspan

MAY 9, 2013

So often I find myself coaching others on how they behave on social networks. So I figured I’d share my thoughts publicly: 1. When a new friend adds you and subsequently posts on your wall/timeline moments later, this is a no no. When an old friend posts on your timeline, it better not be an ad for free Southwest tickets.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 25, 2016

I often recommend business networking as the most effective way for a startup founder to find investors, advisors, and even key executive candidates. The answer is still the same, but I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking.

Networking 63

Networking Social Network Activity Entrepreneur 63

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2020

Entrepreneurs need leadership, teamwork, listening, and coaching skills, which you can learn from advisors and networking with peers. With the Internet and social networks, things you do in your personal life can affect your success in a big way. Your reputation is the single greatest asset you have.

Startup 132

Startup Tips Ideas Entrepreneur 132

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 12, 2015

The most common proposals I hear are for yet another social networking site ( over 200 active ), or another dating site (now over 2500 in the US alone). Training and coaching. But these still need coaching on the unknowns, and ongoing education to keep up with the industry and the technology. Idea management.

Entrepreneur 101

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Tech.Co

MARCH 5, 2015

Susan is a startup coach and the founder of Givelocity, a social network for giving that offers a new spin on crowdfunding for good. She was a member of the founding team at LinkExchange, pioneering the online banner advertising network. She’s been on the founding team of 9 startups, six with successful exits.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2022

Take full advantage of every mentoring and coaching opportunity, and network with peers both inside and outside the company. With today’s pervasive Internet and social networks, people can see how you act outside of work, as well as inside. Use ongoing networking as a way to improve connections.

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Tips Social Media Mentor Technical Review 121

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Entrepreneurs need leadership, teamwork, listening, and coaching skills, which you can learn from advisors and networking with peers. With the Internet and social networks, things you do in your personal life can affect your success in a big way. Your reputation is the single greatest asset you have.

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Entrepreneur Startup Ideas Social Network 109

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 10, 2010

That’s the reason every good parent should be coaching their child from birth to avoid posting all the naughty things on social networks that can come back to haunt them later. In case you think the number of friends is a better measure, remember that social networking has also totally destroyed the meaning of the word “friend.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2019

Based on my own experience in business over the years, and current coaching efforts, I recommend a focus on the following strategies and attributes: Make your customer the center of everything you do. No business leader can be all things to all people. Appeal to people’s interest in exclusivity and uniqueness.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 14, 2016

The most common proposals I hear are for yet another social networking site ( over 200 active ), or another dating site (over 2500 in the US alone). Training and coaching. Ongoing coaching from the top is essential to maintain the attitude and spirit. Idea management. Build and manage a pipeline of ideas.

Coach 64

Coach Metrics Competition Ideas 64

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 18, 2018

The most common proposals I hear are for yet another social networking site ( over 200 exist ), or another dating site (over 2500 in the US alone). Training and coaching. Ongoing coaching from the top is essential to maintain the attitude and spirit. Idea management. Build and manage a pipeline of ideas.

Entrepreneur 64

Entrepreneur Coach Metrics Competition 64

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 17, 2015

What about a top athlete in the NFL or NBA or even part of the coaching staff. Should we do an article on what it’s like to be a medical resident? How about working in the US military? Chief of Staff for a major political figure? Think they don’t have work/life balance challenges in a field they’ve chosen to work in?

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 9, 2016

Most begin by doing the product development, marketing and sales alone, but struggle making the transition to hiring and coaching others, defining repeatable processes and focusing on future strategy. For example, there once was a social network called Friendster , often credited with starting the social networking boom way back in 2002.

Social Network 59

Social Network Startup Demand Entrepreneur 59

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2018

Entrepreneurs need leadership, teamwork, listening, and coaching skills, which you can learn from advisors and networking with peers. With the Internet and social networks, things you do in your personal life can affect your success in a big way. Your reputation is the single greatest asset you have.

Ideas 59

Ideas Marketing Startup Entrepreneur 59

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2016

Entrepreneurs need leadership, teamwork, listening, and coaching skills, which you can learn from advisors and networking with peers. With the Internet and social networks, things you do in your personal life can affect your success in a big way. Your reputation is the single greatest asset you have.

Entrepreneur 58

Entrepreneur Marketing Startup Ideas 58

socalTECH

JULY 29, 2009

You could create a business process design Genie, and announce it through public relations or social networking efforts, and direct them to a login page. As part of your launch, we can integrate Google or Paypal payment options into the login page.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 16, 2009

Lewis is the co-author of the LinkedIn success book, LinkedWorking: Generating Success on the World’s Largest Professional Networking Website. He also creates opportunities for online connections to gather face-to-face through his live “LinkedWorking” events around the country.".

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Tips Social Media Summary Social Network 40

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2022

Leaders are needed to coach each salesperson, keep the team on message, and spur new growth and goals. Delivering a superlative experience is the only way to get truly loyal clients, repeat business, and expansion through social networks. Separate marketing from sales for further leverage.

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Sales Metrics Guide Startup 147

InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

5) As an investor, I frankly find it tiresome the degree to which entrepreneurs attempt to hype their companies by integrating “social networks and social media” into their pitches. To what extent does all the “social” noise and excitement help or hurt your ability to tell SocialStay’s story to potential investors and partners?

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Startup Design Mobile Social Network 233

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Leaders are needed to coach each salesperson, keep the team on message, and spur new growth and goals. Delivering a superlative experience is the only way to get truly loyal clients, repeat business, and expansion through social networks. Separate marketing from sales for further leverage.

Startup 108

Startup Sales Metrics Entrepreneur 108

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Leaders are needed to coach each salesperson, keep the team on message, and spur new growth and goals. Delivering a superlative experience is the only way to get truly loyal clients, repeat business, and expansion through social networks. Separate marketing from sales for further leverage.

Startup 97

Startup Sales Metrics Guide 97

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

Leaders are needed to coach each salesperson, keep the team on message, and spur new growth and goals. Delivering a superlative experience is the only way to get truly loyal clients, repeat business, and expansion through social networks. Separate marketing from sales for further leverage.

Sales 96

Sales Metrics Startup Entrepreneur 96

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Leaders are needed to coach each salesperson, keep the team on message, and spur new growth and goals. Delivering a superlative experience is the only way to get truly loyal clients, repeat business, and expansion through social networks. Separate marketing from sales for further leverage.

Startup 56

Startup Sales Metrics Guide 56

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

He’s focused on that sector (not exclusively but predominantly) and therefore has an amazing network at large financial services firms to help you with business development. Fred Wilson likes, “large networks of socially connected people” while Foundry lists its 5 key themes on its website. Do your homework.

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