beware-the-consultant 
InfoChachkie
OCTOBER 24, 2011
As Guy Kawasaki pointed out in our recent conversation , “…it is cheaper than ever to start a company. Marketing is free or cheap because of social media. If there was ever a time to start a company, this is it.”. People are free or cheap because of the recession. Basically, everything is free. Save Your Timing For Comedy.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 28, 2020
He brings a wealth of experience to the table, based on years of consulting work with middle market companies around the world. If you start with a distorted or biased view of what your company needs, no execution is likely to achieve the results that win. Beware of biases that can work against strategic initiatives.
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InfoChachkie
MAY 16, 2011
As an entrepreneur and startup investor, I have helped create companies which achieved two IPOs which collectively raised over $100 million, as well as two acquisitions which totaled $385 million. 4) Perform China Syndrome Market Analysis. “Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.”.
InfoChachkie
APRIL 7, 2010
During the height of the dotbomb bubble, numerous companies struck Barney deals. They were dubbed Barney deals because the structure of such relationships was so lightweight that the underlying agreements merely affirmed the companies’ mutual affection, as articulated in Barney’s theme song, “I love you, you love me.
SoCal CTO
SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
One of the readers asked my opinion around sharing your startup concept: My first question has always been - how do you protect your idea while shopping around for feedback, partners, developers, etc.? Especially if the idea could be whipped-up by a few 24-year olds in a few weeks? Lots of thoughts here. You’ll get suggestions for improvements.
InfoChachkie
AUGUST 24, 2010
Gordy created a unique culture which deemphasized cronyism and encouraged open and honest debate regarding the subjective quality of the company’s creative output. Record companies evaluated songs based upon a variety of informal means, such as the Old Gray Whistle Test. During the 1960’s, Motown’s artistic success was unprecedented.
SoCal CTO
SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
One of the readers asked my opinion around sharing your startup concept: My first question has always been - how do you protect your idea while shopping around for feedback, partners, developers, etc.? Especially if the idea could be whipped-up by a few 24-year olds in a few weeks? Lots of thoughts here. You’ll get suggestions for improvements.
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