Berkonomics
APRIL 24, 2014
Although that is still a good idea in many cases, there is a recent alternative available to some entrepreneurs on a competitive basis that seems most attractive and positive. There are many stories of funding deals made on demo day amid the excitement of seeing new, polished startups with great ideas and the beginnings of an infrastructure.
Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 19, 2011
I know readers of this post aren’t in that demo but that’s what the data says. I’m investing in businesses that reinvent education. And while Maker Studios is pure entertainment, TreeHouse is pure education. Ryan wants to reinvent education. I’m investing heavily in Internet video. Full stop.
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Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 15, 2020
Sponsor some friendly competitive events with prizes. Be sure to involve real people and real customers, such as GoPro cameras , with user generated demos and amazing aspirational videos. Include marketing initiatives to educate and help customers. Everyone loves to compete, and maybe even win something.
TechCrunch LA
OCTOBER 22, 2018
There will be demos, tutorials, and presentations on how to be safe.” Educate them on the benefits, educate them on safety, and provide helmets.” Instead, it’s the fierce competition from hometown startups like local favorite Bird that Lime wants to overcome through brick-and-mortar marketing.
Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 19, 2009
The first attention we started getting was after we launched the company publicly at Demo on September 25th of this year. A number of VC’s stopped by our booth or watched our demo on the DEMO website and we had about 5 proactive inquiries. The first VC I met with came from attending DEMO. Page 3: Competition.
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 13, 2013
And a few teams of super talented, educated and bright entrepreneurs make a few mill. Get yourself in a big demo day competition. And who cares, right? A couple of tech giants throw millions around in either cash (for which they have hoards) or part with some publicly traded stock. in their 20′s. Go do a startup.
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 22, 2010
Oh, and Demo charges the startups $18,000. Given a choice of your marketing person or talking to you (the founder) there’s no competition. Robert’s article is worth reading. It got me thinking, which for me is always the sign of a good blog post. I think Robert’s right. Make yourself available.
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