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InfoChachkie
MAY 27, 2013
Last week, Divshot turned a simple April Fool''s Day joke into a marketing coup, generating nearly 6,000 Tweets and over a thousand Beta customers. The team''s ability to drive significant customer interest without spending a dime on marketing was one of the reasons Jim Andelman and I invested in the company. Don''t Force It.
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 6, 2014
When you first start your company and raise initial venture capital your board probably consists of 1-3 founders and 1-2 VCs. Most experienced VCs won’t push you to give up founder control at this stage of the business nor should they. As You Start to Mature. In the Early Days. Mentorship.
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InfoChachkie
DECEMBER 2, 2009
As noted in Pour and Stir Part I , the key to the successful execution of this strategy is managing the following equation: The cost to acquire a customer < lifetime value of a customer. Decreasing Your Customer Acquisition Costs. This is equivalent to being handed a free customer for every ten customers you acquire.
InfoChachkie
APRIL 29, 2015
John Greathouse: How did the Bones Brigade come together? The key for him was to NOT steal well known skaters from other companies, but to start over completely with a new crew of unknown skaters, to make it fresh and inspiring. He also shares his frank thoughts regarding his long-standing relationship with Stacy Peralta.
InfoChachkie
NOVEMBER 24, 2014
However, most of his rules are anathema to establishing a healthy startup culture. Successful startups rely on a network of stakeholder who have a vested interest in the venture''s success. Few customer pitches are too brief - fulfill your customers'' needs by saying less and listening more. Greene''s book.
InfoChachkie
MARCH 30, 2015
Raising too much cash, too early, can kill your startup. Startups should only spend their money on initiatives that deliver a discernible, measurable return on investment. If there happens to be a gas station along the way where you can fill up for a reasonable price, great. Sound counterintuitive?
InfoChachkie
APRIL 6, 2015
During that time, his tenure as a young engineer at HP caused him to vow that when he started a company, he would create a culture that treated all employees with respect and humility. In 1978, George teamed up with 20-year old Stacy Peralta, a world champion skateboarder. After speaking with Mr. Powell, it was clear he fit the bill.
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