Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

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. Networking no longer is primarily a face-to-face serial activity. The cost of social media done well is low. Using new tools for recruiting key players and advisors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2022

For example, if you are working on a great social networking idea to replace Facebook, and need funding, you probably won’t find any interested and focused VCs or angel investors in Arizona, where I live. Of course, there are always exceptions, but how much added risk do you need for your startup? There are many good reasons to do so.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2020

Let me be a bit more specific on how follow-up trumps ideas for success in the key challenges of a startup, or any small business: Networking with investors, partners, and customers. Managing marketing metrics and the sales pipeline. Meeting people and talking about your ideas won’t get you very far.

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Ideas Entrepreneur Startup IBM 122

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 17, 2021

Of course, they can outsource part of the work or hire employees, but that approach means more time and money to manage the work, which they don’t have. Network to find co-founders just as you network to find investors. Jointly define major milestones and key metrics for the startup.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

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. Networking no longer is primarily a face-to-face serial activity. Over 600,000 new businesses were created in the last year, or over one per minute of every day.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 26, 2022

Make sure they are seen as based on metrics, and belong to the performer. Of course, to make this a culture, you have to overtly reward successes, and avoid negative penalties. It’s your challenge to learn how to use social networks and video facilities effectively. Real accountability only comes with decision autonomy.

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Berkonomics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Not every social network is a Facebook or Instagram. And of course sometimes that requires a large amount, far beyond the capability of small companies looking for its initial audience. Well-tuned metrics are an absolute must. It doesn’t happen by accident. Not every new game site is a Club Penguin or Minecraft.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Of course, not every entrepreneur wants to tackle this challenge. Of course, that means a new level of risk, giving up some control, and a new business plan. Managing business growth is more than metrics. That’s where I see too much entrepreneur burnout, growth plateaus, and founders being replaced, to their chagrin.

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SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

Of course, it's way more complex than just these questions. What are your key Startup Metrics ? Social Integration/Viral Outreach - are you integrating in some way with social networks? Is your integration limited to login and “like” buttons or are you building a presence within the social networks themselves?

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SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

Of course, it's way more complex than just these questions. What are your key Startup Metrics ? Social Integration/Viral Outreach - are you integrating in some way with social networks? Is your integration limited to login and “like” buttons or are you building a presence within the social networks themselves?

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Develop Development Startup SEO 384

Berkonomics

APRIL 8, 2021

Not every new game-related site is a Steam, and surely not every social network is a Facebook. And of course, that could easily require a large amount, far beyond the capability of a small company looking for its initial audience. Well-tuned metrics are an absolute must. It doesn’t happen by accident. Third: cost.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 12, 2010

We had a special edition of This Week in Venture Capital this week shooting out of the Next New Networks offices in New York. Content, of course, is the same!]. 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.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

As a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I challenge them to think beyond what I call linear extensions to a current trend, such as another “easier-to-use” app for smartphones, a new dating site for pets, or another niche social network. Keep alternative business models on the table.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Of course, not every entrepreneur wants to tackle this challenge. Of course, that means a new level of risk, giving up some control, and a new business plan. Managing business growth is more than metrics. That’s where I see too much entrepreneur burnout, growth plateaus, and founders being replaced, to their chagrin.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

For example, if you are working on a great social networking idea to replace Facebook, and need funding, you probably won’t find any interested and focused VCs or Angel investors in Arizona, where I live. Of course, there are always exceptions, but how much added risk do you need for your startup? There are many good reasons to do so.

Startup 97

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SoCal CTO

JULY 23, 2012

What metrics are going to be the key startup metrics and how do we get those metrics without too much cost? Learning, Networking, Mentors From the question, this person is clearly looking at the issue of how to grow into this role. In addition to networking, I would suggest that formal learning is a great idea.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2014

VCs will spend over a year networking just to position around one founder or one deal, and if they lose it, it’s gone.” Of course I ask more politely that than. He called me 15 months later excited to show me his metrics and wanted to talk about his A round. .” Semil Shah wrote in this absolutely spot on post.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 9, 2015

Let me be a bit more specific on how follow-up trumps ideas for success in the key challenges of a startup, or any small business: Networking with investors, partners, and customers. Managing marketing metrics and the sales pipeline. Meeting people and talking about your ideas won’t get you very far.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 26, 2016

We spoke earlier with Cody Simms , Executive Director of Techstars America and who leads the program in LA, to hear more about why the startup accelerator operator is opening up its third accelerator here, why Los Angeles has turned out to be one of the leading sources for startups across its network, as well as Cody's advice to entrepreneurs.

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TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

It’s obvious that we can be too late to these decisions of course. More importantly, start cultivating networks of friends who have a sense of pulse on the frontiers of the economy. If — and it’s a big if of course — they can do that on the cheap, then why should an LP care at all? Some more on metrics design and quantification.

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Venture Capital Startup Technical Review Invest 202

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Of course, not every entrepreneur wants to tackle this challenge. Of course, that means a new level of risk, giving up some control, and a new business plan. Managing business growth is more than metrics. That’s where I see too much entrepreneur burnout, growth plateaus, and founders being replaced, to their chagrin.

Startup 56

Startup Sales Metrics Guide 56

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

Of course, not every entrepreneur wants to tackle this challenge. Of course, that means a new level of risk, giving up some control, and a new business plan. Managing business growth is more than metrics. That’s where I see too much entrepreneur burnout, growth plateaus, and Founders being replaced, to their chagrin.

Sales 96

Sales Metrics Startup Entrepreneur 96

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

It seems to me that there is abundant proof in the marketplace of the financial returns to both large and small businesses, the low cost of entry, and the ubiquity of social networks. They don’t know if they should move to social networks for lead generation, branding, customer loyalty, or for direct marketing and e-commerce.

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Social Media Media Startup Social Network 106

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

It seems to me that there is abundant proof in the marketplace of the financial returns to both large and small businesses, the low cost of entry, and the ubiquity of social networks. They don’t know if they should move to social networks for lead generation, branding, customer loyalty, or for direct marketing and e-commerce.

Social Media 115

Social Media Media Startup Social Network 115

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 16, 2015

For example, if you are working on a great social networking idea to replace Facebook, and need funding, you probably won’t find any interested and focused VCs or Angel investors in Phoenix, Arizona, where I live. Of course, there are always exceptions, but how much added risk do you need for your startup?

Startup 109

Startup Technical Review Oracle Software Review 109

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 6, 2015

Of course, they can outsource part of the work or hire employees, but that approach means more time and money to manage the work, which they don’t have. Network to find co-founders just as you network to find investors. Jointly define major milestones and key metrics for the startup.

Startup 105

Startup High Tech Entrepreneur Writing 105

SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 20, 2007

LA is a vibrant community with a rich network of angels that fund early stage companies, lots of VCs, easy access to big media, lots of innovation in media, mobile content, games, green, health care, and many, many others. Probably the biggest drawback of Los Angeles is the distance and traffic that makes networking more difficult.

CTO Coach 150

CTO Coach Southern California CTO Hire Social Media 150

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 15, 2016

Let me be a bit more specific on how follow-up trumps ideas for success in the key challenges of a startup, or any small business: Networking with investors, partners, and customers. Managing marketing metrics and the sales pipeline. Meeting people and talking about your ideas won’t get you very far.

Ideas 53

Ideas Startup IBM IBM 53

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2011

I suggested that he add some social network marketing initiatives, and his answer was he is “too busy.” It seems to me that there is abundant proof in the marketplace of the financial returns to both large and small businesses, the low cost of entry, and the ubiquity of social networks. Start social networking with peers.

Social Media 104

Social Media Media Marketing Social Network 104

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 2, 2017

For example, if you are working on a great social networking idea to replace Facebook, and need funding, you probably won’t find any interested and focused VCs or Angel investors in Arizona, where I live. Of course, there are always exceptions, but how much added risk do you need for your startup? There are many good reasons to do so.

Sites 59

Sites Startup Technical Review Oracle 59

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2013

For example, if you are working on a great social networking idea to replace Facebook, and need funding, you probably won’t find any interested and focused VCs or Angel investors in Phoenix, Arizona, where I live. Of course, there are always exceptions, but how much added risk do you need for your startup?

Startup 102

Startup Technical Review Oracle Entrepreneur 102

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 27, 2011

So while the simplest way that people often evaluate stocks is by P/E ratios (price-to-earnings), one also needs to look at other metrics such as the PEG (price-to-earnings-growth). [of of course there are MUCH more sophisticated financial tools than either of these, but PEG is a short-hand many people use]. Investors value growth.

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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. Networking no longer is primarily a face-to-face serial activity. Over 500,000 new businesses were created last year, or about one per minute of every day.

Startup 61

Startup Social Media News Tool 61

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 4, 2010

I suggested that he add some social network marketing initiatives, and his answer was he is “too busy.” It seems to me that there is abundant proof in the marketplace of the financial returns to both large and small businesses, the low cost of entry, and the ubiquity of social networks. Start social networking with peers.

Social Media 88

Social Media Media Marketing Startup 88

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 16, 2018

Semick: We’re a very metrics driven company, and we have been from the beginning. Metrics related to customer acquisition, lifetime value and churn. We’re transparent with our employees about these metrics and where the company stands with monthly marketing and sales goals. Of course there are risks.

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SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Visible networking is turning into a really great opportunity to get to know people better, get to meet new people, and have some interesting conversations. For me, FI was great for networking with Adeo and the other mentors, who are all world class successful entrepreneurs themselves, as well as the other founders in the program.

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Tech.Co

APRIL 11, 2018

users and the over 3 million job positions the professional network fields each month. Workers are seeking destinations that are large, tech-friendly, on the rise, and — of course — have a lower cost of living, even if not a particularly low one. LinkedIn’s April report on the state of the U.S.

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