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5 Characteristics of A Startup Destined For Success

Startup Professionals Musings

His studies show that companies at this stage show five key characteristics, which I believe every startup should strive to achieve from the very beginning: Decision making. Remember that the lynchpin of the entire framework comes down to your own personal ownership and self-accountability. Marty Zwilling.

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How to Handle a VC Presentation with No Deck

Both Sides of the Table

Bijan Sabet – investor & board member in some small companies you might have heard of like Twitter, Tumblr, Boxee & OMGPOP – took issue with the whole notion that you even need a Powerpoint deck anymore. First, if it’s an early stage company, I don’t need to see a powerpoint deck. I funded them 8 weeks later.

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5 Key Attributes That Foretell New Venture Survival

Startup Professionals Musings

His studies show that companies at this stage show five key characteristics, which I believe every startup should strive to achieve from the very beginning: Decision making. Remember that the lynchpin of the entire framework comes down to your own personal ownership and self-accountability. Marty Zwilling.

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Don’t be a Grin Fucker

Both Sides of the Table

Years ago I was working in England and I worked for a very big company – Accenture. Anyway, I spent the first part of my career consulting for large companies. McKinsey had their “ 7S framework &# and BCG had the “ BCG Matrix &# with cash cows, dogs, stars and question marks. Stand for high quality.

Startup 378
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How to Improve Your Odds of Getting to Yes with a VC — “Land and Expand”

Both Sides of the Table

You company is the product and you’re selling an equity ownership in your company but much more broadly you’re selling trust & confidence that you’re going to build something enormously valuable and that you’re going to be enjoyable to work hand-in-hand with over the coming decade of each other’s lives.

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Most Startups Get Stuck In The Early Struggle Stage

Startup Professionals Musings

His studies show that companies at this stage show five key characteristics, which I believe every startup should strive to achieve from the very beginning: Decision making. Remember that the lynchpin of the entire framework comes down to your own personal ownership and self-accountability. Marty Zwilling.

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5 Indications That Your Startup Is Poised For Success

Startup Professionals Musings

His studies show that companies at this stage show five key characteristics, which I believe every startup should strive to achieve from the very beginning: Decision making. Remember that the lynchpin of the entire framework comes down to your own personal ownership and self-accountability. Marty Zwilling.

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