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32 Questions Developers May Have Forgot to Ask a Startup Founder

SoCal CTO

Of course, it's way more complex than just these questions. What are your key Startup Metrics ? How do you make your money? What already exists in your space? Who are your big competitors? Where do you stand on your brand, name, logo, positioning? Do you have a merchant account already set up?

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32 Questions Developers May Have Forgot to Ask a Startup Founder

SoCal CTO

Of course, it's way more complex than just these questions. What are your key Startup Metrics ? How do you make your money? What already exists in your space? Who are your big competitors? Where do you stand on your brand, name, logo, positioning? Do you have a merchant account already set up?

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Better Business Bureau? For who?

Eric Greenspan

I’ve remained a skeptic about the BBB and as a result of an email I received a couple of weeks ago from them, I have raised the skepticism threat level. So here’s the email I received: Eric, My name is Chad Ratliffe emailing from the Better Business Bureau. To Your Success, Chad Ratliffe / Regional Accounts Manager.

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What Jonah @Peretti, CEO of BuzzFeed, Sees in the Future of Digital Media

Both Sides of the Table

Some, of course, agree with me that BuzzFeed has been and continues to be the gold standard innovator in digital media to emulate. Back then there were “email forwards.” Of course we all had the Utopian view as technologists often do but the laws of unintended consequences takes over. Others are skeptical, “Ha!

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Social Media, the Customer Service Spectator, or Superstar?

Eric Greenspan

Using social media to increase your company’s touch and reach with each of your customers may be the most important reason to jump in to this game changing strategy. That said, when a customer posts on Facebook that you should lower your prices by 50%, perhaps this is not something you should spend too much time on.

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Should You Blog? (yes, and here’s how …)

Both Sides of the Table

It’s also a great way to build relationships with people interested in your topic area. Define your customers, partners and other relevant people to your organization (e.g. That’s blogging to the echo chamber unless they’re your target customers. How to find your “voice&# ? Be authentic.

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10 Reasons Why Capital Shouldn't Make Or Break Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Instead of following a proscribed course which may lead nowhere, entrepreneurial leaders such a Thiel are sparking a change in the way we think about success. With a bank account full of someone else's money, it's hard not to feel flush with cash and have a false sense of security. Your mortgage and grocery bill depend on it.

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