SoCal CTO

JANUARY 26, 2010

How do we need to structure the systems to get ahead and stay ahead of the competition? What existing systems will we leverage, what programming languages, software development methodologies, web application frameworks, revision control systems, etc.? What are the biggest areas of technical risk? How can we address this risk?

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2022

I saw a new approach in the classic book “ Leadership Transformed: How Ordinary Managers Become Extraordinary Leaders ,” by Dr. Peter Fuda, which identifies seven leadership themes, presented as metaphors. Artfully applies tools, and strategies for change (master chef metaphor). Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 3, 2015

I saw a new approach in the book “ Leadership Transformed: How Ordinary Managers Become Extraordinary Leaders ,” by Dr. Peter Fuda a while back, which identifies seven leadership themes, presented as metaphors. Artfully applies tools, and strategies for change (master chef metaphor). Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 23, 2013

Existing business frameworks are the recipes, and great entrepreneurs creatively use new tools and strategies to hone these frameworks, just like a master chef. Artfully applies tools, and strategies for change (master chef metaphor). New entrepreneurs are really amateur chefs learning to cook a new business. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2019

I saw a new approach in the classic book “ Leadership Transformed: How Ordinary Managers Become Extraordinary Leaders ,” by Dr. Peter Fuda, which identifies seven leadership themes, presented as metaphors. Artfully applies tools, and strategies for change (master chef metaphor). Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2016

He succinctly outlines the key behaviors that I believe every business leader must focus on, to drive innovation without waiting for the next competitive crisis: Avoid the assumption that current gifts will keep on giving. A business that relies on static skill replacement is falling behind, and ripe for the next competitive crisis.

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Framework Ideas Competition IBM 59

socalTECH

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Cyber & nuclear threats, disruptive innovation, and increasing competition for market share will continue to reshape how members view their memberships. While each segment presented different implications, NAIS leveraged Board guidance and took to address the differences in each member segment.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 30, 2017

I saw a new approach in the classic book “ Leadership Transformed: How Ordinary Managers Become Extraordinary Leaders ,” by Dr. Peter Fuda, which identifies seven leadership themes, presented as metaphors. Artfully applies tools, and strategies for change (master chef metaphor). Marty Zwilling.

Coach 64

Coach Framework Entrepreneur Tool 64

Xconomy

JUNE 15, 2016

Kenneth Bacon added, “An opportunity that presents a lot of risks is what I call the democratization of technology. However, even in a small startup, there are many risks that matter – such as hiring the wrong leaders, not getting sufficient investor support, or lacking a competitive advantage. But keep it simple.

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Framework Startup Competition Help 63

SoCal Delicious

JANUARY 9, 2014

Simon Sinek’s Golden Circle framework “People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it” Simon Sinek If your customers believe in your mission, then they’ll warm to you and listen to what you offer and how. He points out that most buying decisions are based on emotion, rather than logic. This is where the Golden Circle comes in.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 13, 2011

I believe in this so much that, despite my post advising you to be prepared for the *norm* in VC, I wrote a post about a company that came in for a presentation and never even got the slides out or presented a demo. The “Triple Play&# of VC Presentations. Be ready to map your presentation to their preferred method.

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Tech.Co

MARCH 1, 2018

And while that cliché has been said about everything in the Lone Star state for years, it rings particularly true for the hottest startups showcasing their big innovations at SXSW Startup Night 2018 presented by the Kauffman Foundation and TechCo. Tapping into a niche community is part of Quirktastic Media’s competitive advantage.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 24, 2018

Decision Dynamics Each firm makes decisions in different ways so understanding the firm’s decision framework matters. How does the partnership typically make its final investment decisions? Some firms are “consensus driven” and look for unanimity in the decision or near unanimity.

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Venture Capital Technical Review Invest Slides 314

SoCal CTO

JUNE 9, 2010

A FB ad targeted at one person (my wife) - Gabriel Weinberg , May 14, 2010 The other day I gave a presentation with Steve Welch on the use of social media in politics. &# The classic framework for analyzing a firm’s strategic position is Michael Porter’s Five Forces. At best I think business plan competitions are a waste of time.

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Startup Venture Capital Conference Social Media 248

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 13, 2013

The competition was fierce and the winner was…… Airping! IT then presents a view to add the new boarding pass to iOS Passbook. Java Web App built on the Spring Framework. Not only did they get all types of swag and great food, these hackers got to be some of the first to build on APIs from AT&T and American Airlines.

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