Both Sides of the Table

MAY 14, 2018

Here’s Why You Should Just Send the Deck I know you have your document sending tool to send your fund-raising deck to VCs and track who read your deck, which pages they read and how much time they spend on each page. No amount of tracking when she read your deck is going to truly help you get inside her head so those benefits are oversold.

Funding 239

Funding Venture Capital IP Email 239

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 4, 2021

Waste in a startup is any activity that burns resources, but creates no value or competitive advantage in the eyes of customers. Trying to do too many things with too few resources, usually means the startup will not shine at anything, and will not survive the competition. Hire real help and learn to delegate. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 161

Startup Resource Training Entrepreneur 161

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2020

In the same way, great entrepreneurs and company leaders should no longer rely on faceless and nameless processes to drive business strategy and innovation to stay competitive. Focus on two or three pertinent metrics in any situation. Unbundle projects into smaller elements, and personalize the top couple of metrics for each team.

Social Media 128

Social Media Metrics Customer Custom 128

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 22, 2021

A winning linked focus example is to choose a higher purpose common to all cultures, such as protecting the environment, or helping the underprivileged. Old-fashioned surveys need help from new algorithms, data science, and digital bots. Use metrics to assess needs and growth economics. Make every customer experience memorable.

Customer 114

Customer Custom Satisfaction Metrics 114

Tech.Co

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Companies all around the world use Trello to help manage projects and coordinate team tasks and responsibilities. Timeline also works on the Trello Android and iOS apps, helpful for keeping abreast of your work on-the-go. The Table view is helpful for work that covers multiple teams or when boards simply get too big to manage.

Software Review 149

Software Review Guide Technical Review Class 149

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 27, 2023

Measure progress through metrics on sales, revenue, and penetration. Some market leaders have found that adding a focus on a higher cause, like helping the needy or saving the environment, can magnify your value in the eyes of customers. Seek customer feedback on ways to improve value and satisfaction.

Customer 91

Customer Custom Marketing Startup 91

socalTECH

DECEMBER 20, 2017

It means competition is more fierce because formidable new competitors can arrive overnight. Winston is building the tool of product teams’ dreams @productboard ?? Why has product management be so slow to adapt? Read more… ?? It was PM heaven… Then something funny happened. Read more… ?? ?? ?? Now everything our company does?

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Metrics Ideas Product 100

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 12, 2010

Google Analytics vs. Facebook’s new analytics tool. Company grew by more than “400% each year” for past few years [assume growth metric = revenues]. Metrics: 2.5mm members, 1,000 brands, 2,500 sale events to-date. Metrics: 50mm users (up from 40mm in Dec 2009), -Competition includes: Spotify , Last.fm.

Venture Capital 217

Venture Capital Capital Metrics Competition 217

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

This one deals with “arming&# your teams – preparing them for battle by giving them the right tools to increase their win rates. And the only way to do that is to help them calculate the ROI (return on investment) of using your product. It is tacit knowledge. Let me show you how you can use both of our products seamlessly.

Sales 289

Sales Startup Training Pricing 289

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

MakeSpace (as he named it) would help you get your excess goods into low-cost warehouses. In the case of MakeSpace we had huge initial successes in New York City as Rahul led the scaling of our drivers, our trucks and our warehouses and we figured out the right price points to beat the local competition.

Startup 286

Startup Technical Review Customer Custom 286

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2018

In the same way, great entrepreneurs and company leaders should no longer rely on faceless and nameless processes to drive business strategy and innovation to stay competitive. Focus on two or three pertinent metrics in any situation. Unbundle projects into smaller elements, and personalize the top couple of metrics for each team.

Social Media 96

Social Media Metrics Customer Custom 96

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2020

It’s your job as a leader to be the model high performer, quantify the team view with metrics, and expand awareness to the best outside competition and new tools. This means identifying initiatives early, communicating openly with your team, and asking for their help on the dilemmas of production cuts and layoffs.

Technical Review 124

Technical Review Layoffs Social Media Metrics 124

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

In the same way, great entrepreneurs and company leaders should no longer rely on faceless and nameless processes to drive business strategy and innovation to stay competitive. Focus on two or three pertinent metrics in any situation. Unbundle projects into smaller elements, and personalize the top couple of metrics for each team.

Social Media 99

Social Media Metrics Customer Custom 99

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 10, 2017

Further, according to more recent surveys , businesses that use data and tools in their people management, rather than traditional manual processes, see a 79% higher return than other organizations, suggesting the time is ripe for relying on data and analytics. Bigger organizations should invest in the new “big data” tools.

Tool 53

Tool Entrepreneur Statistics Metrics 53

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 1, 2019

Many employees stay self-centered or focused on internal politics as they fight for change, new systems, or bigger budgets, rather than communicate how their interests are really aligned with helping customers and growing the business. Help your owner get beyond the misleading metrics of employee overtime and salary increases.

Technical Advisors 75

Technical Advisors Startup Satisfaction Customer 75

socalTECH

DECEMBER 27, 2017

At year end 2017, Association Executives would find it useful to see the world as their members do and understand what help they need to make progress in their Industry or Profession. Cyber & nuclear threats, disruptive innovation, and increasing competition for market share will continue to reshape how members view their memberships.

Research 140

Research Organization Help Product 140

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. Years ago, it cost a million dollars for a new e-commerce site, one that you can now create for almost nothing with current tools and technology. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 61

Startup Social Media News Tool 61

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2015

Waste in a startup is any activity that spends resources, but creates no value or competitive advantage in the eyes of customers. Trying to do too many things with too few resources, usually means the startup will not shine at anything, and will not survive the competition. Hire real help and learn to delegate.

Resource 105

Resource Startup Entrepreneur Training 105

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2015

Social media is now one of the key marketing tools, but not the only one, so the challenge is to manage the resource tradeoffs effectively by constantly assessing payback versus cost. Don’t forget the metrics and analytics. Determine the proper measurement tools and set up the measurement process.

Social Media 108

Social Media Media Startup Tips 108

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2014

Waste in a startup is any activity that absorbs resources, but creates no value or competitive advantage in the eyes of customers. Trying to do too many things with too few resources, usually means the startup will not shine at anything, and will not survive the competition. Hire real help and learn to delegate. Marty Zwilling.

Entrepreneur 115

Entrepreneur Resource Training Product 115

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 27, 2013

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. In addition to helping manage the board Chris also helps represent the interests of the angel investors / common stock holders. Email updates frequently.

Tips 365

Tips Email Venture Capital CTO Coach 365

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 13, 2021

Then I found my next set of metrics to take me to the next level. It pushed me harder, it became my own little competition with imaginary people I was riding against and with myself. On May 31st the competition ended. I was ready for my next big challenge and set of tools. I became happier every day. Frequency matters!

Startup 302

Startup Screening Competition Training 302

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 8, 2018

Waste in a startup is any activity that spends resources, but creates no value or competitive advantage in the eyes of customers. Trying to do too many things with too few resources, usually means the startup will not shine at anything, and will not survive the competition. Hire real help and learn to delegate.

Resource 52

Resource Training Entrepreneur Activity 52

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 23, 2013

The fitness professional network develops business tools that make it easier for fitness professionals to run their businesses and keep their clients engaged between training sessions. Any competition in LA? We haven’t identified any competition in LA, specifically. Our fitness events and mapping tool is a key differentiator.

Social Network 92

Social Network Networking Training Summary 92

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 4, 2014

Use a simple accounting tool like QuickBooks, get away from co-mingled funds, and you have the first business process you need. Even if you are doing the work yourself, you need to document requirements, features, metrics, and milestones. But having no process does not make you more competitive. Develop your business plan.

Startup 107

Startup Outsource Development Training Outsource 107

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Everyone is talking about how social media can help you jumpstart your business at no cost, and experts are springing up on all sides to help you do it at a high cost. Understand the basic tools – the social media trinity. Implement metrics and analytics. Then set your goals. You can’t manage what you don’t measure.

Social Media 95

Social Media Media Startup Blogging 95

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 22, 2016

The way to get ahead of the competition is to look at what they’re doing right and do it better. Facebook has Anthology, a service that connects business with media partners to help them produce quality videos to promote their brands online. Top 3 Important Facebook Marketing Trends to Watch and Emulate. Get the Most for Your Money.

Marketing 40

Marketing Social Media Social Network Technical Review 40

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2013

Include planned measurements and metrics. It has to be managed and sold internally as a culture change, requiring everyone’s help. Every business needs to take advantage of the new tools and technologies which can assist you in making this shift in strategy and measuring effectiveness. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 105

Startup Search Engine Optimization Summary Customer 105

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 7, 2017

Include planned measurements and metrics. It has to be managed and sold internally as a culture change, requiring everyone’s help. Every business needs to take advantage of the new tools and technologies which can assist you in making this shift in strategy and measuring effectiveness.

Search Engine Optimization 58

Search Engine Optimization Startup SEO Customer 58

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2016

For example, early social media startup Friendster was so enamored with their early acceptance that they turned down a $30 million offer from Google, then quickly ran into money woes and tough competition. As the business grows, it pays to learn how to use automated financial tools, and review the key financial metrics daily.

Startup 57

Startup Training Entrepreneur Customer 57

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 31, 2013

Use a simple accounting tool like QuickBooks, get away from co-mingled funds, and you have the first business process you need. Even if you are doing the work yourself, you need to document requirements, features, metrics, and milestones. But having no process does not make you more competitive. Develop your business plan.

Outsource Development 92

Outsource Development Training Outsource Metrics 92

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 3, 2012

Include planned measurements and metrics. It has to be managed and sold internally as a culture change, requiring everyone’s help. Every business needs to take advantage of the new tools and technologies which can assist you in making this shift in strategy and measuring effectiveness. Marty Zwilling.

Tips 93

Tips Search Engine Optimization Summary Startup 93

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 27, 2017

He and I both believe the right people are the most competitive advantage you can have in business. He provides some great guidance from his experience, which I learned the hard way, on how to select the right recruiter, when you do decide to get some professional help finding the right people.

Startup 72

Startup Technical Review Metrics Competition 72

CEO Flow

JUNE 8, 2009

The internet has changed business – in helpful and challenging ways: * We have more information and metrics – and more confusion from all the clutter. * We have more forecasting tools – but less predictability. * We have more forecasting tools – but less predictability. * Mistakes are punished.

Metrics 66

Metrics Slides Competition Activity 66

CEO Flow

JUNE 8, 2009

The internet has changed business – in helpful and challenging ways: * We have more information and metrics – and more confusion from all the clutter. * We have more forecasting tools – but less predictability. * We have more forecasting tools – but less predictability. * Mistakes are punished.

Metrics 66

Metrics Slides Competition Activity 66

CEO Flow

JUNE 8, 2009

The internet has changed business – in helpful and challenging ways: * We have more information and metrics – and more confusion from all the clutter. * We have more forecasting tools – but less predictability. * We have more forecasting tools – but less predictability. * Mistakes are punished.

Metrics 66

Metrics Startup Slides Activity 66

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Use a simple accounting tool like QuickBooks, get away from co-mingled funds, and you have the first business process you need. Even if you are doing the work yourself, you need to document requirements, features, metrics, and milestones. But having no process does not make you more competitive. Develop your business plan.

Startup 102

Startup Outsource Development Writing Training 102