Competition Education Invest Metrics 
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 27, 2016
During the Q&A I was asked about how I make investment decisions in early-stage businesses. I know that sounds trite but it’s the best way I can describe my early-stage investments. If I don’t do both then it’s highly unlikely I will invest. I answered in the same way I always do so I thought I’d just write it publicly. “I
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 17, 2013
What I’m talking about here is a level of discipline and skill necessary to collect and analyze the relevant business data, known as metrics. As the end of the year approaches, it’s a good time for every startup to assess the metrics, technology, and platforms they’re using to manage the business. Cost of customer acquisition.
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Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 27, 2022
How does any entrepreneur define the right balance, and then measure their performance against real metrics? The real opportunity for entrepreneurs is to provide solutions that solve a problem better than the competition, while also providing sustainability and social responsibility. Responsibility and integrity are still the key.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 12, 2015
It starts with a vision, but benefits quickly from a structured process of idea generation, evaluation, prototyping, customer feedback, and success metrics. Creating intellectual property, including patents, is the key to long-term value and a sustainable competitive advantage. Innovation is not a random walk into the unknown.
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 28, 2019
How does any entrepreneur define the right balance, and then measure their performance against real metrics? The real opportunity for entrepreneurs is to provide solutions that solve a problem better than the competition, while also providing sustainability and social responsibility. Responsibility and integrity are still the key.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 28, 2014
How does any entrepreneur define the right balance, and then measure their performance against real metrics? The real opportunity for entrepreneurs is to provide solutions that solve a problem better than the competition, while also providing sustainability and social responsibility. Conscious Capitalism, for example, claims 3.2
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 27, 2013
By spending more time educating your board on your business you get more valuable advice from them. Understanding where your VC partner sits in their respective fund and where their fund is in the cycle of its investment lifecycle will help you understand your VCs behavior. Assigns tasks. Already covered. But seriously. Assign away.
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