Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 26, 2021

Intuitively, many entrepreneurs and businesses believe that the key to faster growth and success is more products, features, and markets. Good examples of startup focus before success include Google with their search engine, Facebook with friends networking, and Apple with personal computers. Well-articulated goals and metrics.

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

“They demonstrate best-in-class expertise with Facebook and Google paid ad platforms. In today’s highly competitive ad environment, both content and data are kings. At this point, we’re a little over 400 people, and we manage upward of $500 million in spend on Facebook and Google, including Instagram and YouTube.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

And they need it because nobody senior at Stripe, Discord, Coinbase or for that matter Facebook, Google or Snap is leaving without a ton of incentives to do so. And the truth is that several entrepreneurs prefer it this way. The most connected and high-potential founders start with wads of cash. there are many other great firms here.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

It’s enough to drown any business which tries to fight it or ignore it, and it’s an opportunity to ride higher and faster than even the successes of Google and Facebook, for those startups that use it as their driving force. Data enable: use metrics and measurements. Accelerate: speed is life in this new world. Marty Zwilling.

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Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Back when we were all trying to figure out the real value of traffic on the web, we investors – and acquiring companies – got a bit crazy with metrics used to value acquisitions and investments. That is the quandary which entrepreneurs face today in building models for new companies around a web presence.

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Berkonomics

APRIL 8, 2021

It was as much in reaction to my getting blank stares from entrepreneurs when I asked the above question as it was for me to better understand the problem itself. Google became an overnight industry standard for search strictly by word of mouth, never spending a dime on advertising in its early years. Here is my list. First: Planning.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 27, 2018

I will suggest to you as a business owner and entrepreneur that focus on certain key behaviors will drive innovation without waiting for the next competitive crisis: Be outspoken in communicating proactive required change. If your business hires only to fill existing openings, it is falling behind, and ripe for competitive crisis.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Entrepreneurs see “no risk” as meaning “no reward.” Many risks can be managed or calculated to improve growth or provide a competitive edge, while others, like skipping quality checks to save money, are recipes for failure. Use metrics to measure results of marketing initiatives. In reality, all risks are not the same.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 27, 2014

Entrepreneurs see “no risk” as meaning “no reward.” Many risks can be managed or calculated to improve growth or provide a competitive edge, while others, like skipping quality checks to save money, are recipes for failure. Use metrics to measure results of marketing initiatives. In reality, all risks are not the same.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 31, 2015

It’s enough to drown any business which tries to fight it or ignore it, and it’s an opportunity to ride higher and faster than even the successes of Google and Facebook, for those startups that use it as their driving force. Data enable: use metrics and measurements. exabytes per month at the end of the year. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

Entrepreneurs see “no risk” as meaning “no reward.” Many risks can be managed or calculated to improve growth or provide a competitive edge, while others, like skipping quality checks to save money, are recipes for failure. Use metrics to measure results of marketing initiatives. In reality, all risks are not the same.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 28, 2019

In the popular press, it’s easy to find articles that will convince you that companies with a good culture, such as Google, do it by lavishing perks and benefits , including some combination of free meals, trips and parties, financial bonuses, gyms, and a dog-friendly environment.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 6, 2014

It’s enough to drown any business which tries to fight it or ignore it, and it’s an opportunity to ride higher and faster than even the successes of Google and Facebook, for those startups that use it as their driving force. Data enable: use metrics and measurements. Big Data Christopher Surdak entrepreneur information wave startup'

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 25, 2018

In top current companies, such as Google, Apple, and Netflix, cultural strategies that include greater employee freedom and fostering creativity are the norm. Thus creating the right company culture must be a top priority of every entrepreneur and business leader. Establish metrics on the culture, as well as the product.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Intuitively, many entrepreneurs and businesses believe that the key to faster growth and success is more products, features, and markets. Good examples of startup focus before success include Google with their search engine, Facebook with friends networking, and Apple with personal computers. Well-articulated goals and metrics.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2017

It’s enough to drown any business which tries to fight it or ignore it, and it’s an opportunity to ride higher and faster than even the successes of Google and Facebook, for those startups that use it as their driving force. Data enable: use metrics and measurements. exabytes per month at the end of 2016, of which half was video.

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SoCal CTO

JUNE 9, 2010

Why Entrepreneurs Hate Lawyers. Facebook is about to try to dominate display ads the way Google dominates text ads - Chris Dixon , May 15, 2010 It is customary to divide online advertising into two categories: direct response and brand advertising. 8211; are mostly a loss leaders for Google. You Can’t Sign This Deal.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 31, 2017

I hear it all the time as an angel investor, but I also see that same naïve or cavalier attitude come back to haunt entrepreneurs once they really get out in the marketplace. What metrics should you use to measure success? Just because Google sales hit $1.5 Make sure all the elements are aligned before you commit.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2013

Entrepreneurs always work hard to create an innovative product or service, but often count on standard seller marketing for sales. Include planned measurements and metrics. These range from basic search engine optimization (SEO) tracking, like Google Analytics , to a new generation of marketing platforms, like HubSpot.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 4, 2016

Of course, that’s both the good news and the bad news for aspiring entrepreneurs, since it means more competition, and the business landscape is changing faster than ever. Excellent detailed resources are everywhere, including a new book, “ The Startup Checklist ,” by serial entrepreneur and founder of the New York Angels, David S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2016

Unfortunately, many passionate entrepreneurs read this initial surge as success, and charge ahead with more of the same passion, leading to a series of potential pitfalls that can quickly jeopardize the health of the entire business. Early success is great, but it’s only the beginning of your hard work.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 7, 2017

Entrepreneurs always work hard to create an innovative product or service, but often count on standard seller marketing for sales. Include planned measurements and metrics. These range from basic search engine optimization (SEO) tracking, like Google Analytics , to a new generation of marketing platforms, like HubSpot.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 30, 2016

Intuitively, many entrepreneurs and businesses believe that the key to faster growth and success is more products, features, and markets. Good examples of startup focus before success include Google with their search engine, Facebook with friends networking, and Apple with personal computers. Well-articulated goals and metrics.

Startup 59

Startup Resource Entrepreneur Metrics 59

Tech.Co

DECEMBER 12, 2017

So when we come across an entrepreneur who cannot resist using 20 words when 10 would suffice, it’s painful, really painful. For instance, we ask what makes your solution special and, in another question, ask you to specifically drill down into your competition and how you are better. We want hard data and metrics – we want proof.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

These days that’s not the case and it’s a great outcome for entrepreneurs and for innovation. A: Only because it’s a nicer branding for entrepreneurs. I totally agree and have been arguing this to entrepreneurs for years. I always counsel young entrepreneurs to start on the local train.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 3, 2012

Entrepreneurs always work hard to create an innovative product or service, but often count on standard seller marketing for sales. Include planned measurements and metrics. These range from basic search engine optimization (SEO) tracking, like Google Analytics , to a new generation of marketing platforms, like HubSpot.

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Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 23, 2013

Sergey’s diverse experience as an entrepreneur, technology consultant and software executive qualifies him to lead amSTATZ’s technology development. Any competition in LA? We haven’t identified any competition in LA, specifically. Our team is very well-rounded, so we don’t worry too much about the competition.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2011

Entrepreneurs always work hard to create an innovative product or service, but often count on standard seller marketing for sales. Include planned measurements and metrics. These range from basic search engine optimization (SEO) tracking, like Google Analytics , to a new generation of marketing platforms, like HubSpot.

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InfoChachkie

MAY 22, 2012

The same should be true of an entrepreneur who is attempting to secure money from sophisticated investors. Step 1: The Person, Not The Firm – As Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson make clear in their book Venture Deals , entrepreneurs should identify specific venture partners, rather than target firms as a whole. It’s not.”

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

In our industry we applaud the efforts for entrepreneurs to have tried and we know that today’s failure can bring the experience for tomorrow’s success. In our industry we call that a TAM (total addressable market) and I’m sure you can even Google methods for calculating a TAM. Competition. You need a wedge.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

Google and Yahoo aren''t going to buy them, AOL has already made its bet, and your only real path to an exit is an IPO for any kind of liquidity. For a similar company, with the same metrics and stage, valuations had been tiny. There''s many $100M plus revenue companies, and no one wants to buy them or has the wherewithal to buy them.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 27, 2011

” I mention journalists here because they perpetuate the myth that focusing on profits is ALWAYS the right answer and then I hear many entrepreneurs (and certainly many “normals”) repeating the same mantra. I have had this discussion with many a first-time entrepreneur. It allows you many more exit opportunities.

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Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 25, 2014

Tons of great conversations about new startups, hardware, and the entrepreneurs building them. As we know, long gone are the days of experiencing SXSW Interactive with just 9,000 other tech entrepreneurs and business brights – with 30,000 registrants in 2013 and the final numbers for 2014 still in the works.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 14, 2017

Based on my experience advising new businesses, all of the principles that he outlines, including the following subset which I generalize here, should be taken to heart by every entrepreneur: Give customers fewer things that matter more. Pick a single metric that is the focus for all growth. Revenue and competitive position followed.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 17, 2022

Based on my experience advising new businesses, all of the principles that he outlines, including the following subset which I generalize here, should be taken to heart by every entrepreneur: Give customers fewer things that matter more. Pick a single metric that is the focus for all growth. Revenue and competitive position followed.

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Startup Social Media Metrics Customer 144

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 15, 2019

Based on my experience advising new businesses, all of the principles that he outlines, including the following subset which I generalize here, should be taken to heart by every entrepreneur: Give customers fewer things that matter more. Pick a single metric that is the focus for all growth. Revenue and competitive position followed.

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Social Media Metrics Customer Custom 87

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

The movie, “The Social Network” might have had more of an impact on creating future entrepreneurs than any other event of the past 5 years. Yes, it’s true that FOMO (fear of missing out) is driving some irrational behavior and valuations amongst uber competitive deals and well-financed VCs. Thank you, Aaron Sorkin!

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