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Reflections On 2019: Andy Wilson, Alliance for SoCal Innovation

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Every year, at the end of the year, we share some reflections on the past year from our readers, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, sponsors, and others in the local technology community. Today, we share the thoughts of Andy Wilson , Managing Director of the Alliance for SoCal Innovation (www.alliancesocal.org).

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Reflections on 2018: Andy Wilson, Alliance for SoCal Innovation

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Editor's note: All this week, and into the start of next year, we'll be featuring reflections on 2018 from notable investors, entrepreneurs, and others from Southern California's technology community. Our first is with Andy Wilson of the Alliance for SoCal Innovation. You'll be able to browse all of those contributions here.

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Create An Industry Alliance Entrepreneurs: Need Friends On The Startup Playground

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Entrepreneurs can emulate de la Guerra’s strategy and make their adVenture appear far larger than reality and thus increasing its influence and market reach while discouraging competitive threats by creating an industry alliance. You must be highly presumptive when approaching potential members of your alliance.

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5 Rules Of Relevancy That Set Your New Venture Apart

Startup Professionals Musings

Examples include the Conscious Capitalism® movement, founded by John Mackey of Whole Foods, the B Team , founded by serial entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson, and the Benefit Corporation (B Corp) form of business now available in 35 states. Selling too early triggers customer defenses and drives them away.

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10 Marketing Strategies To Drive Exponential Growth

Startup Professionals Musings

What I want to hear is an innovative marketing and growth strategy that will set you apart in the minds of investors, as well as customers. Today’s customer is especially attracted to companies like TOMS , who donates a pair of shoes for every pair they sell, or Patagonia, with its support for grassroots environmental groups.

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Entrepreneurs Need To Understand Survival Basics

Startup Professionals Musings

It’s a jungle fight for survival out there for aspiring entrepreneurs of all ages and demographics. In the business world, we call this finding the right strategic alliances. The best entrepreneurs work on making better time management a top objective. Treasure – Most entrepreneurs assume that treasure means funding.

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Looking At Startups By The Rules Of Natural Selection

Startup Professionals Musings

The bad news is that it’s still a jungle fight for survival for entrepreneurs of all ages and demographics, with over 80 percent not having access to bank loans or venture capital. In the business world, we call this finding the right strategic alliances. The best entrepreneurs work on making better time management a top objective.

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