Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

While the authors mission is broader in intent, to provide a roadmap for customer-centered innovation, they definitely codify the principles I espouse in anticipating the primary obstacles to new solution adoption. A good tack is to sell exclusivity, or provide case studies to show return on investment and productivity.

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Case Study Startup Customer Custom 174

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The first is to be more precise in your definition and understanding of where you are, and how the money will be spent. Applied research is still primarily scientific study, seeking to solve practical problems, but doesn’t yet focus on a commercial product. Technology pilots.

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Resource Ideas Funding Research 102

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2021

Whether it’s a business or personal interaction, multiple studies show that as much as 70-93% of the communication is nonverbal. Where body language is part of the message, it definitely is not. trillion/year for business alone, according to the SnapDesk. As well, email volume just continues to increase.

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Layoffs Email Tool Study 164

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 25, 2021

I don’t have any big scientific studies to prove this, but in my considerable business experience, I haven’t seen many successes come out of a group of fearful pessimists or unhappy people. By definition, people who project negativity are not going to be perceived as leaders. Be perceived as a leader.

Ideas 161

Ideas Study Writing Activity 161

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 6, 2012

This full-day definitive seminar provides an overview of the angel investing process including the details of finding, evaluating, and structuring deals. Thursday, April 12, 2012 -- Power of Angel Investing Seminar. Tech Coast Angels. It will also go into depth on how to develop angel-entrepreneur relationships that lead to success.

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Invest Tech Coast Angels Angel Case Study 100

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 1, 2022

I’m happy to add my own insights here for your consideration to her suggested eight essential lessons, with supporting case studies, for evolving any innovative idea into a business reality: Every innovation must solve a customer problem. She speaks from decades of experience with innovation at big companies, as well as startups.

Ideas 145

Ideas Startup Case Study Writing 145

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. Studies have shown that consumers gauge credibility in large part based on the appeal of the overall visual design, including layout, typography, font size, color schemes, no broken links, and correct language usage.

Web 117

Web Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising 117

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2021

The first is to be more precise in your definition and understanding of where you are, and how the money will be spent. Applied research is still primarily scientific study, seeking to solve practical problems, but doesn’t yet focus on a commercial product. Technology pilots.

Help 165

Help Research Startup Funding 165

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 21, 2014

” Case studies get done with ebullient CEO’s espousing the benefits of said software even though their organization was barely using the product. ROI studies were published. Poorly implemented this category was the definition of shelfware. Growth markets have a way of fooling us all.

Marketing 354

Marketing Case Study Metrics Sales 354

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2021

If you like to study things over and over again, or are prone to second-guessing your decisions, the entrepreneur lifestyle may not be for you. Demonstrate agility and timeliness in all actions. In this rapidly changing world, being first at the right place, and pivoting quickly as things evolve are critical elements.

Entrepreneur 158

Entrepreneur Satisfaction Ideas Social Media 158

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Studies show that a positive team culture in an organization can result in 26 percent fewer mistakes, 22 percent higher productivity, 41 percent lower absenteeism, and 30 percent stronger customer satisfaction. In my experience, employees usually leave if they are not satisfied with you, rather than a salary level or role definition.

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Coach Satisfaction Customer Custom 120

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 4, 2016

These people are like the friend in college who always tempted you by telling you about the latest party when you were at the library studying. In modern society we’re all over-worked and over-loaded with information and tasks and to-dos and obligations. That’s why focus is critical.

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Innocal Conference Help Study 255

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2022

By definition, second-stage ventures generally have 10 to 99 employees and/or $750,000 to $50 million in revenue, and see that as just the beginning. According to one study a decade ago, only 45% of founders plan to exit after stage one, and my guess is that less than half the remainder survive the next stage in their own company.

Sales 147

Sales Metrics Guide Startup 147

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 21, 2022

Women professionals are definitely increasing their ranks. Thus I recommend the study of demographics in determining what business you start, where you start it, as well as how to scale it. The Asian population is expected to double by 2050, and Latinos are projected to jump from 17 to 25 percent in the same time frame.

Demand 103

Demand Startup Course Summary 103

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 10, 2013

Of course, we would all like to have a magic list based on more definitive tracking of many real startups over time. In that context, I came across an old study of 27 startups featured in Inc’s annual “Anatomies of a Start-up,” done for “The Journal of Business Venturing,” and published by George Gendron in Inc Magazine.

Startup 102

Startup Study Journal Sample 102

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 25, 2022

A recent study shows that happy people in business are also the most successful. It’s definitely worth your time to complete real due diligence before it is too late to back out. Beware of signs of a negative attitude or depression, as these can affect your business results, as well as your personal satisfaction.

Technical Review 125

Technical Review Satisfaction Summary Startup 125

Tech.Co

MARCH 9, 2020

As a manager or project leader, it can be hard to keep track of whether or not your remote workers are actually working without installing a 24/7 video feed in your employees' living room – and you definitely shouldn't do that. This is where tools like project management software can really help. Create a Routine. Not just any music though.

Tips 160

Tips Software Review Study Email 160

Tech.Co

JULY 27, 2016

Fortunately, study after study has shown that IT professionals and computer science graduates are going home with the biggest paychecks on a regular basis. “When your interviewer is using your tool, you are definitely not a typical bootcamp grad, rather you are a seasoned engineer. Finding a job can be hard.

Software Engineering 70

Software Engineering Study Startup Tool 70

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 16, 2012

Of course, we would all like to have a magic list based on more definitive tracking of many real startups over time. In that context, I recently came across an old study of 27 startups featured in Inc’s annual “Anatomies of a Start-up,” done for “The Journal of Business Venturing,” and published by George Gendron in Inc Magazine.

Startup 99

Startup Study Journal Sample 99

InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Greathouse : DataPop & Kenshoo recently released a study that highlights the potential opportunities on sites like Pinterest and Polyvore. The DataPop Kenshoo study does a great job of identifying some low-hanging fruit, (for instance) simply adding products onto social commerce can be a great start.

Entrepreneur 210

Entrepreneur Commerce Sites Social Network 210

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2020

To be clear, I define a product specification as the technical definition of your product, to be used for development and testing purposes, with a quick business summary for context. Let me assure you that a business plan and product plan are two different things (I have personally written several of both). You need both to survive.

Product 169

Product Summary Startup Examples 169

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 30, 2019

I like the more appropriate definition of courage, and how to use it in business, in a new book, “ Return On Courage ,” by Ryan Berman, whose leadership consultancy has trained many brands how to do it right. Some people and companies are prone to extended studies and slow implementations of change.

Ideas 89

Ideas Training Examples Organization 89

Tech.Co

DECEMBER 15, 2017

According to one study, there were over 835,000 people working out of coworking spaces last year. It definitely is true that you will be dealing with a lot more noise and chatter than you will be used to in a home office. Coworking has exploded globally over the past two years. So was it worth it? Distraction.

Technical Review 91

Technical Review Study Web Design Startup 91

socalTECH

DECEMBER 27, 2018

It's as important as eating and sleeping for me and I definitely feel the difference in focus, presence and in my relationships. Clinton earned a BA from the University of Notre Dame where he studied art history and philosophy, a JD from the University of Washington School of Law, and MA from Stanford University Graduate School.

Riot Games 133

Riot Games Southern California Startup Santa Monica 133

TechCrunch LA

JUNE 26, 2018

” Also last year it published a study in collaboration with the University of Texas showing that pollution is hyperlocal — thereby supporting its thesis that effective air quality mapping requires dense networks of sensors if you’re going to truly reflect the variable reality on the ground.

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Platform Google SaaS Los Angeles 224

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2013

According to most dictionary definitions , a friend is a person whom one knows, likes, and trusts. This definition seems totally lost on many people today. I did some scouting through the Internet to find any academic studies on the subject, and here are a few tidbits: Everyone needs at least one friend. Are these real friends?

Startup 95

Startup Study Social Media Social Network 95

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. Studies have shown that consumers gauge credibility in large part based on the appeal of the overall visual design, including layout, typography, font size, color schemes, no broken links, and correct language usage.

Search Engine Optimization 88

Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising SEO 88

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 11, 2012

According to most dictionary definitions , a friend is a person whom one knows, likes, and trusts. This definition seems totally lost on many people today. I did some scouting through the Internet to find any academic studies on the subject, and here are a few tidbits: Everyone needs at least one friend. Are these real friends?

Entrepreneur 104

Entrepreneur Social Media Study Social Network 104

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Of course, we would all like to have a magic list based on more definitive tracking of many real startups over time. In that context, I recently came across an old study of 27 startups featured in Inc’s annual “Anatomies of a Start-up,” done for “The Journal of Business Venturing,” and published by George Gendron in Inc Magazine.

Startup 92

Startup Study Journal Sample 92

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

While the authors mission is broader in intent, to provide a roadmap for customer-centered innovation, they definitely codify the principles I espouse in anticipating the primary obstacles to new solution adoption. A good tack is to sell exclusivity, or provide case studies to show return on investment and productivity.

Product 95

Product Case Study Customer Custom 95

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 16, 2011

According to most dictionary definitions, a friend is a person whom one knows, likes, and trusts. This definition seems totally lost on many people today. I did some scouting through the Internet to find any academic studies on the subject, and here are a few tidbits: Everyone needs at least one friend.

Study 112

Study Social Media Social Network Startup 112

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 25, 2013

They forget that they probably became entrepreneurs, according to the recent DNA of an Entrepreneur study, for just this flexibility. Other studies show that only about 30% list money as a key benefit of running their own firm. By definition, if you see the rewards here as outweighing the risks, you are an entrepreneur.

Entrepreneur 101

Entrepreneur Startup Satisfaction Study 101

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 26, 2010

Sometimes these markets never appeal to “normals&# (Chris Dixon’s definition) and other times it needs to be more effectively marketed to normals. These are the people who want to see ROI studies (business), read NY Times reviews by David Pogue or WSJ reviews by Walt Mossberg (consumer). It looks cool, but I can wait.

Marketing 294

Marketing Customer Custom Technical Review 294

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 25, 2012

They forget that they probably became entrepreneurs, according to a recent DNA of an Entrepreneur study, for just this flexibility. Other studies show that only about 30% list money as a key benefit of running their own firm. By definition, if you see the rewards here as outweighing the risks, you are an entrepreneur.

Entrepreneur 93

Entrepreneur Startup Satisfaction Study 93

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 16, 2019

Women professionals are definitely increasing their ranks. Thus I recommend the study of demographics in determining what business you start, where you start it, as well as how to scale it. The Asian population is expected to double by 2050, and Latinos are projected to jump from 17 to 25 percent in the same time frame.

Demand 83

Demand Startup Course Summary 83

socalTECH

APRIL 24, 2020

I spent a considerable amount of time studying other studio models, and really trying to understand what they were solving for, what was working, and what wasn't. Our target is, depending on where they are, to invest between $250K to $750K in a company, which is definitely a pre-seed round.

Invest 124

Invest Startup Ideas Examples 124

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 2, 2014

However, if you’re looking for something new or exciting that’s not the typical 9 to 5 rat race, working in a startup is definitely something you should consider. Working at large, well-known companies definitely look great on your resume, but startups offer something very valuable: a wide set of skills beyond your job description.

Startup 102

Startup Social Media Writing Google 102