Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2021

As a business mentor, I sometimes feel besieged by people begging for my view and support of their latest idea. There are lots of resources available for that question, including the Internet and mentors like me. It seems like everyone wants to be an entrepreneur and get rich these days. Now get real (cook it).

Ideas 136

Ideas Entrepreneur Mentor Resource 136

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2022

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. The next phase of evolution will demand device independence, enabling an uninterrupted computing experience as we move from device to device throughout our daily lives.

Technology 133

Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 133

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 6, 2023

Board seats can’t be negotiated, and even informal mentoring in decision and governance processes is unlikely. Your options for funding just increased, or at least you have a new way to get some real market feedback on the demand for your solution. Investors cannot verify accountability or governance. Risk is increased.

Equity 80

Equity Platform Entrepreneur Statistics 80

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 18, 2020

In my experience as a mentor, I find that keeping creative thinking in the balance is a challenge for every startup, due to the natural employee tendency to resist change. So when decisions are to be made, we tend to remember recent information and issues. Not always to good effect. Group think will give the best results.

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Metrics Demand Statistics Sales 157

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2015

Through interviews, Kiel identified eight common traits and habits exhibited by all the CEOs with a top character ranking (deemed virtuoso CEOs – masters of the skills and art of leadership): Displayed and demanded high moral principles. Find and enjoy the company of one or more mentors.

Mentor 104

Mentor Ideas Entrepreneur Study 104

Tech.Co

JANUARY 10, 2018

If they know a product is good enough for their family and children, they will share that information with friends. Natalie Kaminski, CEO and cofounder of goBaby.co , an on-demand rental marketplace for baby gear that helps reduce stress of traveling with little kids, is hyper-focused on gaining the trust of mothers. Final Thoughts.

Tips 71

Tips Customer Custom Dollar Shave Club 71

socalTECH

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Los Angeles is the capital of on-demand apps, for just about anything you want. One of those areas that combines LA's passion for on-demand apps, and its active lifestyle, is Fitspot (www.fitspotapp.com), which brings athletic trainers to you or your local fitness center. What is Fitspot? How are you backed and funded?

Training 100

Training Startup Orange County Malibu 100

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

As a startup mentor and investor, I am approached regularly by aspiring entrepreneurs who assert that business plans take too much time, are inaccurate, and rarely add value. They cite sources like Profitable Venture Magazine, “ Why Business Plans are a Waste of Time ” and this Forbes article. You need money, and plan to do crowdfunding.

Technical Review 126

Technical Review Writing Entrepreneur Slides 126

socalTECH

OCTOBER 30, 2009

We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. Key Information Systems (www.keyinfo.com) Providing IBM Storage Solutions. Most Informative Chip Technology Conference of the Year! Cadence, Intel, IBM, Freescale, Mentor Graphics, Synopsys, LSI, X-Fab, and many other leading-edge. Silicon Valley Bank (www.svb.com).

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Southern California IP Orange County Glendale 140

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 20, 2016

Through interviews, Kiel identified eight common traits and habits exhibited by all the CEOs with a top character ranking (deemed virtuoso CEOs – masters of the skills and art of leadership): Displayed and demanded high moral principles. Find and enjoy the company of one or more mentors.

Mentor 55

Mentor Ideas Entrepreneur Study 55

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 26, 2019

Be prepared with information, examples, feedback, and ready for discussion. People often ask me about the difference between coaching and mentoring. I see these as two different disciplines - a business mentor helps to fill an experience gap, while a business coach helps fill a skill gap.

Coach 91

Coach Course Mentor Examples 91

socalTECH

APRIL 13, 2021

The primary tenant in one of those buildings is the Information Sciences Institute, which is part of the Viterbi School of Engineering, and we have some of their space. The Startup Garage is located physically in Marina Del Rey, in the twin tower on Admiralty. It's the older 11 to12 story, 1960's building.

Marina Del Rey 150

Marina Del Rey Startup USC Incubator 150

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. Key Information Systems (www.keyinfo.com) Providing IBM Storage Solutions. The Most Informative Chip Technology Conference of the Year! Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. Silicon Valley Bank (www.svb.com). Helping entrepreneurs succeed.

Advertising 113

Advertising Southern California IP VentureNet 113

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. The next phase of evolution will demand device independence, enabling an uninterrupted computing experience as we move from device to device throughout our daily lives.

Technology 86

Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 86

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2015

As a business mentor, I sometimes feel besieged by people begging for my view and support of their latest idea. There are lots of resources available for that question, including the Internet and mentors like me. It seems like everyone wants to be an entrepreneur and get rich these days. Now get real (cook it).

Ideas 104

Ideas Mentor Resource Entrepreneur 104

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2014

As a business mentor, I sometimes feel besieged by people begging for my view and support of their latest idea. There are lots of resources available for that question, including the Internet and mentors like me. It seems like everyone wants to be an entrepreneur and get rich these days. Now get real (cook it).

Ideas 107

Ideas Mentor Entrepreneur Resource 107

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 22, 2014

In my experience as a mentor, I find that keeping creative thinking in the balance is a challenge for every startup, due to the natural employee tendency to resist change. So when decisions are to be made, we tend to remember recent information and issues. Not always to good effect. Group think will give the best results.

Entrepreneur 113

Entrepreneur Metrics Demand Statistics 113

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

As a business mentor, I sometimes feel besieged by people begging for my view and support of their latest idea. There are lots of resources available for that question, including the Internet and mentors like me. It seems like everyone wants to be an entrepreneur and get rich these days. Now get real (cook it).

Ideas 56

Ideas Mentor Resource Product 56

socalTECH

APRIL 10, 2012

Those mentors and others have given us really tangible advice. Mentors have told us -- here what your social coefficient looks like, how to make the sharing dynamic work for your business, and then they'll spend an hour or and hour and a half with us, and give us a little more specific information we can apply.

Startup 240

Startup Mentor Technical Review Santa Barbara 240

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 25, 2016

According to many observers , we can thank or blame technology for these higher expectations, providing information at the speed of light, leading everyone to expect more. Provide coaching and mentoring as well as training. If you can’t provide a memorable customer experience, your startup won’t survive very long these days.

Customer 55

Customer Custom Startup Coach 55

Tech.Co

APRIL 2, 2018

Whether it’s a partner, spouse, family, friend, mentor or mom, having a support system is key to any entrepreneur’s success. Once women have access to STEM education, they need resources to support them and open the door to high-demand careers. I also learned that it’s important in life to not just have mentors, but to have sponsors.

Education 70

Education Startup Mentor Entrepreneur 70

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2015

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. The next phase of evolution will demand device independence, enabling an uninterrupted computing experience as we move from device to device throughout our daily lives.

Startup 107

Startup Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur 107

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

I acted as the occasional mentor, advisor and coach to Ethan. And I certainly didn’t want him having to trapse up-and-down Sand Hill Road informing every VC of his next idea. The company was called Red Beacon. I was standing with him when he won the TechCrunch 50 award.

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CTO Coach Google CTO Hire Yammer 359

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 27, 2013

In my experience as a mentor, I find that keeping creative thinking in the balance is a challenge for every startup, due to the natural employee tendency to resist change. So when decisions are to be made, we tend to remember recent information and issues. Not always to good effect. Group think will give the best results.

Metrics 110

Metrics Entrepreneur Demand Statistics 110

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2017

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. The next phase of evolution will demand device independence, enabling an uninterrupted computing experience as we move from device to device throughout our daily lives.

Cloud Computing 61

Cloud Computing Startup Social Media Networking 61

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 20, 2016

With the advent and growth of crowdfunding over the past few years, many entrepreneurs have predicted the demise of those demanding angel investment groups and venture capital organizations. Board seats can’t be negotiated, and even informal mentoring in decision and governance processes is unlikely. Risk is increased.

Equity 54

Equity Platform Entrepreneur Demand 54

socalTECH

JULY 13, 2016

In my case, I had a mentor at the time who helped me understand how there was a parallel between the printing press and the Renaissance, and the Internet as the next step in information and communications. Plus, we were seeing things like the Arab Spring and things like that, where the free flow of information was countering tyranny.

Startup 100

Startup IP CTO Coach Allegis 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 31, 2016

In my experience as a mentor, I find that keeping creative thinking in the balance is a challenge for every startup, due to the natural employee tendency to resist change. So when decisions are to be made, we tend to remember recent information and issues. Not always to good effect. Group think will give the best results.

Metrics 60

Metrics Demand Statistics Sales 60

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. The next phase of evolution will demand device independence, enabling an uninterrupted computing experience as we move from device to device throughout our daily lives.

Cloud Computing 99

Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur Networking 99

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

As a startup mentor and investor, I am approached regularly by aspiring entrepreneurs who assert that business plans are a waste of time. Although the major crowd funding sites today, including Kickstarter and Indiegogo , don’t technically require a business plan, they do demand essentially the same information in a project format.

Technical Review 109

Technical Review Writing Entrepreneur Slides 109

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 6, 2013

I had to get basic information about my brother’s dogs (size, willingness to be with other dogs, special needs, were they spayed, had shots, etc.) Supply and demand. I typed in my brothers zip code and ton of houses popped up in his area and I was able to search out on a map view. and upload that. Like oDesk.

Venture Capital 344

Venture Capital Technical Review Software Review San Diego 344

Xconomy

AUGUST 29, 2016

This leads to fewer females available to rise the ranks at biotech companies, which ultimately leads to fewer high-level women to mentor and cultivate additional female talent. You have to be ready to put in the time and effort, and demand more from all involved in hiring—including yourself. Demand More of Recruiters.

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Resource Organization Report Demand 69

Jason Nazar

MAY 3, 2016

Working for someone that demands excellence and pushes your limits every day will build the most solid foundation for your ongoing professional success. Great leaders will mentor you and will be a loyal source of employment long after you’ve left. You should always have at least 3 people you call mentors who are where you want to be.

Social Media 44

Social Media Tips Startup Mentor 44

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 7, 2014

I’ve been advising and mentoring startups and growth companies for years, and find myself always pushing them to try something new, for the sake of growth and survival. Rely on informal agreements with partners. When you try new things, you make mistakes, and I’ve seen many. Professional advice in this area is highly advised.

Startup 106

Startup Entrepreneur Ideas Help 106

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 1, 2016

The “ real gold ” of Silicon Valley reportedly lies in its mentors. There are so many startups, and a great demand for talent as a result of this. If law enforcement officials require it, they would be forced to share this information. ASIA: Internet data laws in Malaysia mean guaranteed user privacy. We work with U.S.

Technical Review 40

Technical Review Startup Incubator Media 40

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

I’ve been advising and mentoring startups and growth companies for years, and find myself always pushing them to try something new, for the sake of growth and survival. Rely on informal agreements with partners. When you try new things, you make mistakes, and I’ve seen many. Professional advice in this area is highly advised.

Entrepreneur 109

Entrepreneur Startup Ideas Help 109

SoCal Delicious

AUGUST 23, 2010

Demand Media is an online media company operating two strategically-linked businesses: an integrated content and social media platform, and registrar solutions. Citysearch is an online guide that offers information and recommendations regarding local businesses including restaurants, shops, bars, hotels, and others.

Guide 42

Guide Startup Mahalo GRP Partners 42