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What is the Definition of a Seed Round or an A Round?

Both Sides of the Table

Marc Andreessen kicked off another great debate on Twitter last night , one that I’ve been talking about incessantly in private circles for the past 2-3 years – what actually IS the definition of a seed vs. A-round. My personal definition? Nobody cares. Whom you take advice from really matters. So back to reality.

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Every New Venture Needs A Product And A Business Plan

Startup Professionals Musings

Most technical entrepreneurs I know demand the discipline of a product specification or plan, and then assume that their great product will drive a great business. Serious investors, on the other hand, look for a professional business plan or summary first, and hardly ever look at the product plan.

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Ghost appears with new funding, marketplace to match buyers with unsold products

TechCrunch LA

More people are focused on the beginning of the product lifecycle; very few are focused at the end.”. The end of the product lifecycle is where Murthy and Kaplan feel Ghost has “an enormous opportunity to help people be more efficient in that process,” Murthy added. That’s our vision.”.

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10 Strategies For Boosting Your Productivity At Work

Startup Professionals Musings

The real solution is better productivity and less procrastination, to put you back in control of your business. Jan Yager, a recognized expert on the subject of time management, addressed this issue in the classic edition of her book, “ Work Less, Do More: The 14-Day Productivity Makeover.” Rest makes you more productive.

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Semtech Gets Ultra High Definition TV Test, Measurement Win

socalTECH

Camarillo-based analog and mixed signal semiconductor provider Semtech said today that it is powering a new test and measurement product from OmniTek, a manufacturer of broadcast test and measurement equipment. Volumes and financial impact of the win was not announced. READ MORE>>.

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Your Customer Success Team Is Focusing On The Wrong Definition Of Success

InfoChachkie

When Ara concluded his definition of customer success, it was clear that his approach is anything but obvious. Irrespective of your products’ value prop, if your customers’ accelerate the achievement of their goals by deploying of your solutions, you can be assured that your own success will follow. Image credit: Drew Haines of Devco.

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3 Keys to Successful New Products

SoCal Tech Calendar

Are you looking to expand your knowledge of new product innovation and commercialization? If the answer is yes then this session is definitely for you! This session breaks down the chaotic product innovation process into three simple sections. Breakfast provided.

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