TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Two years after the Los Angeles-based fintech startup Dave launched with a suite of money management tools to save consumers from overdraft fees , the company is now worth $1 billion thanks to a nascent banking practice that had investors lining up. “We think the company is quite a bit more valuable than [$1 billion].

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Tech.Co

MARCH 9, 2020

Between the barrage of security breaches making headlines on a regular basis and the constant threat of hackers, protecting sensitive company data has to be a priority. Remote work can put a strain on privacy, as companies now have the additional vulnerabilities of staff using their personal (or public) WiFi and sometimes personal computers.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2021

Pitch your company, not your product. In simple terms, it is a 20-page document which describes all the what, when, where, and how of your new business. On the other hand, if you are a first-time entrepreneur, the discipline of building a business plan will dramatically improve your success odds, and your odds of finding an investor.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 22, 2022

Equally often, I see startups who are on the road to implementing an idea, but haven’t figured out what problem it solves – the business plan waxes on eloquently for 20 pages about how great this product and technology is, but never gets around to defining the problem (investors call this the “solution looking for a problem” syndrome).

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 27, 2013

What Rob wrote in his post is right. Growth like this, this early in a company’s lifecycle rarely happens. So what are Rob’s secret hacks that he didn’t spill in his blog post? . Here is what I imagine Rob would say were his most effective tools. In his spare time he raised nearly $30 million.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 1, 2021

The challenge is how to know and exit gracefully when the right time has come, without trauma to either the company or themselves. Whether to return their enterprises to their former glory, or simply save themselves from boredom, these leaders left their company, but then returned with a vengeance. What matters most to you?

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 24, 2020

Amanda Milligan is the marketing director at Fractl , a prominent growth marketing agency that’s helped Fortune 500 companies and boutique businesses alike earn quality media coverage, backlinks, awareness and authority. What we’ve learned from building 40,000+ links for clients. More posts by this contributor.

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InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

My article 5 Time-Tested Success Tips From Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos was so well received, I am sharing five more pearls of wisdom from Mr. Bezos. The framework I found which made the decision incredibly easy was what I called – which only a nerd would call – a ‘regret minimization framework’. Two Pizzas, One Meeting.

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 23, 2012

However, it is important for young entrepreneurs to be adequately self-aware to know what they do not know. These individuals would have undoubtedly helped the company avoid some of its intellectual property and employee compensation lawsuits. So, what we view our role as, is giving people that power." 1) Get A Mentor. "I

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

When I ask what you are doing to prepare for that role , I usually only hear frustration and a lack of specifics or an action plan. A common complaint I hear in my business consulting is that your boss is the problem , and you could fix the business if you only had the opportunity. They will then support you in future leadership roles.

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InfoChachkie

MARCH 27, 2012

More Beatles’ Startup Tips. This entry describes some additional Beatles-inspired startup tips, which I gleaned from both their successes and their failures. We got some good advice, we ignored it, and it… turned out to be one of the best things that happened to the company.” free weekly Infochachkie articles!

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InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Departing from Edwards AFB, we flew over the Mojave Air and Spaceport, home of the world’s largest private manufacturer of spacecraft, The Spaceship Company (TSC). In October of 2011, the company announced a $4.5 Richard’s Startup Tips. 1) Give Your Customers (And The Media) What They Want. 4) Keep Your Trousers On.

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InfoChachkie

MARCH 1, 2012

Article first published as Five Business Tips From The Beatles on Technorati. In the list below, I have compiled some of my favorite lessons from Come Together , combined them with a few of my own Beatles inspired startup tips. What’s Your B7? This part one of a two part series; you can access part two HERE. Over Deliver.

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InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 10, 2011

He is a great example of…building an enchanting company.”. The resulting photo , while not particularly imaginative, is at least a departure from the formulaic, CEO standing in the foreground of their company’s logo. . Steve’s Startup Tips. If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for. Getting Some Booty.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 22, 2013

So I had to learn how to best interact with him to be a supportive partner yet get what I wanted / needed, too. Here are my top tips (and I still use these with Mark!). And that’s often what your partner is looking for. Obviously these are written from the female head-of-household point of view with a working husband.

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InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

The following guest post is from Dan Monarko, Online Marketing Manager at The Resumator , a SaaS applicant tracking system and hiring platform trusted by many of the fastest-growing companies in the world, including: Pinterest, Tumblr, Hootsuite, Klout, Posterous, Bitly, Atari and Mashable. What ideas did you contribute to your current role?

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2022

Leave the world of new computer chips and new drugs to the big companies, and people with deep pockets. In general, banks won’t give you a loan until the business is cash-flow positive, no matter what the future potential. It always reduces risk to plan your business first. Set expectations accordingly. Use crowd funding.

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InfoChachkie

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Article first published as Eleven Startup Tips From Mark Cuban on Technorati. Mark’s Startup Tips. What Risk? "Because "Because if you’re prepared and you know what it takes, it’s not a risk. I’m continuously looking for ways to improve all my companies, and I’m always selling.

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 9, 2012

Money allowed Walt to do more of what he loved to do, which was create entertaining content. Discover what you love to do, do it really well and you will have a high likelihood of making plenty of money. Discover what you love to do, do it really well and you will have a high likelihood of making plenty of money.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2019

Assuming you are lucky enough to get hired, what can you do to survive, and even stand out above the rest in this environment? Here are some tips from a classic book by Harvey Mackay, “ Use Your Head to Get Your Foot in the Door ,” which work even better in a startup than they do in a bigger company: Make yourself indispensable.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 11, 2011

I recently had the pleasure of spending an hour with Jon Steinberg, president of Buzzfeed , a company who focuses on helping media companies make their content go viral. One in a list, one with a quiz, one with a cut-out tool – let’s see what takes off. That’s why people turn up to Buzzfeed.

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Tech.Co

JANUARY 10, 2018

If you’re needing some tips to jumpstart your strategy and attract female consumers, take this advice from these female startups founders. If you’re needing some tips to jumpstart your strategy and attract female consumers, take this advice from these female startups founders. The Emotional Sell. Tasteful Humor. Spending Power.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 8, 2019

I found many more helpful suggestions in a new book, “ The Culture Question ,” by Randy Grieser, Eric Stutzman, Wendy Loewen, and Michael Labun, who have spent years providing leadership and professional development training to companies around the world. Many companies also promote local mentoring and coaching opportunities.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 30, 2020

I found some good insights and details on this approach in the classic book, “ How To Be A Great Boss ,” by Gino Wickman and René Boer, who speak from years of experience working with leadership teams of both small and large companies. You don’t have to be a boss to be a leader or a manager. Train yourself to follow leadership best practices.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 15, 2022

Uber Eats is launching two autonomous delivery pilots in Los Angeles on Monday with Serve Robotics, a robotic sidewalk delivery startup, and Motional, an autonomous vehicle technology company. Until this point, Motional has focused on robotaxis, securing partnerships with companies like Lyft and Via.

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InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

A mis-hire at the outset of your company can irreversibly alter the trajectory of your corporate culture. Some people are internally focused, and if they reach critical mass, they can tip the whole company.”. They are listed below augmented with quotes from Jeff Bezos taken from various points in his career.

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 30, 2012

"I had to give it a full go and see what happened. "I was, you know, rebellious, an 18, 19-year old and just did what I wanted to do and all worked out OK." I like to do things that cause the company to succeed. I couldn't resist the opportunity. " [Tweet this quote]. " [Tweet this quote].

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Southern California Edison Blog

JULY 31, 2020

Not having enough bandwidth can limit what an organization is capable of and can limit overall productivity of the business. Enterprises and organizations are increasingly taking advantage of what the cloud has to offer to stay competitive and expand their services. Benefits of Increased Bandwidth. 1] [link]. [1] 1] [link]. [1]

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 4, 2009

Many entrepreneurs who start technology companies are product people, technologists or savvy business people who worked previously for a larger company. If you sell a product direct to a customer – in person or on the phone – you need to understand what their pain points are and position your product benefits against those pain points.

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InfoChachkie

AUGUST 27, 2012

Although a handful of performers achieve their goals soon after launching their careers, for most, preparation meeting opportunity is what leads to their success. Women entrepreneurs need to take a cue from successful women entertainers, who also compete in what is largely a man’s world. The Company You Keep. Tweet this quote].

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 21, 2023

Here are some tips on the right approach and the right points to hit: Match your material to the time allotted. I outlined what investors expect to see in an old article “ Adding Slides Does Not Enhance Your Investor Pitch. State your value proposition, and what specifically you are offering to whom.

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 25, 2012

Seth began his entrepreneurial career when he dropped out of the University of California, Santa Barbara at 19 years old to start a clothing company, which he eventually built into a national line of denim products featured at Nordstrom, Macy’s and Neiman Marcus. If a particular task is unchallenging, skip it. It will feel awesome.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2019

It may confirm that you were a leader yesterday, but do you have what it takes to be a leader tomorrow? Leaders in new companies who have had to do much of the work themselves sometimes find it hard to now find time for the people who are now critical to their future. Be the visible role model for accountability and trust.

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 11, 2012

Mark Zuckerberg – “The dynamic of managing people and being CEO in a company is a lot different than being college roommates with someone.”. Although it may be comfortable to start a company with your friends, it is a mistake, unless your friend(s) happens to be ideally suited to their role in your venture.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 11, 2019

I personally run many group lunches & dinners and I attend even more so I’ve developed a set of tips I often pass along in how to make these the most effective they can be. You don’t have to do them the same way but I figured if I gave you my playbook you could decide what’s comfortable for you. Why a Board Dinner (or Lunch)?

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Southern California Edison Blog

JUNE 11, 2021

Small- to medium-sized businesses may lack the resources and IT expertise to manage, protect, and upgrade their networks effectively compared to larger, more enterprise-level companies. Top Small- to Medium-Sized Company Network Challenges. Read More: 4 Tips to Maximize Internet Bandwidth. Small Budgets. Lack of IT Staff.

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TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 19, 2020

Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch’s China Roundup, a digest of recent events shaping the Chinese tech landscape and what they mean to people in the rest of the world. Let’s rewind to 2017 when WeChat, in a much-anticipated move, added a “tipping” feature to articles published on Official Account.

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