Bill Gates on Saving Babies, Educating Kids, and Picking a Major
Xconomy
APRIL 27, 2018
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Your board should protect you!
Berkonomics
MARCH 28, 2024
Once again, there is a need to educate board members that in conflict of interest cases, the corporation comes first. The duty of care is the legal responsibility of each board member and cannot be shed because the member was elected to protect a particular class of shareholder.
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To directors and advisors: “Noses in; fingers OUT!”
Berkonomics
MAY 2, 2024
I first heard this in a governance seminar for a non-profit higher educational board upon which I sit, over 25 years ago. I have repeated it often to boards deliberating action and to individual board members seeking to get their hands dirty inside the corporation by giving advice and helping at levels beneath the CEO. (And
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Napkin Finance Targets Life Events With Financial Advice
socalTECH
DECEMBER 6, 2016
Los Angeles-based Napkin Finance , the startup which is distilling a lot of difficult-to-understand, but important, financial topics onto simple, "napkin"-like, one page graphical explanations, has made an expansion to its site to cover life events.
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8 Priorities When Offering A New Product Or Service
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 26, 2023
The cost of any new product these days must include education and rollout marketing, perhaps equal or greater than the development costs. These fears need to be offset by early success stories, educational case studies, or advice on ways to reduce risk. Customers won’t buy what they can’t find or don’t understand.
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‘Dear Abby’ Style Advice to Real Entrepreneurs
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 28, 2010
I am a young senior educated in Business Administration, with more than 15 years in the HealthCare and Financial Service business. Dear StartupPro, My husband was in the title business for 16 years, and then became a technology educator. He has a Masters in his education field. If we help each other, then we all win.
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Hire “Jacks” (and “Jills”)
Berkonomics
MAY 19, 2016
You’d be going against the grain of advice by many who state that trained, experienced new hires will benefit the organization, raise the level of enterprise expertise, and fit in and contribute immediately. As to sources of new, young employees: there are two very different types of educations.
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LA warns of ‘juice-jacking’ malware, but admits it has no cases
TechCrunch LA
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
And when asked what prompted the alert to begin with, the spokesperson said it was part of “an ongoing fraud education campaign.” That’s sound advice, but it’s just one of many things you need to do to keep your devices and data safe. ” Which begs the question — why?
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In 15 Years From Now Half of US Universities May Be in Bankruptcy. My Surprise Discussion with @ClayChristensen
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 3, 2013
Disruption of Education. He talked about how for centuries education had “no technological core” (meaning it was bound by physical locations) and thus disruption was very difficult. Today’s higher education is responding by making more courses online and available to people outside of physical boundaries. .
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How to Make Sense of the PPP Loan Program for VC-Backed Startups
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 6, 2020
We have been advising a lot of entrepreneurs so I thought I’d “open source” some of the advice I have been sharing. So my only goal is to give you insights into the conversations we’ve been having in case you don’t have the same access or advice. I’m getting so much conflicting advice, whom should I listen to?
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Nina Vaca, CEO of Pinnacle Group: You Can’t Be What You Can’t See
Tech.Co
APRIL 2, 2018
For Nina Vaca , Founder, Chairman and CEO of Pinnacle Group, she attributes much of her success to the role models in her personal life, business and education, who have fueled her growth and lifted her up along the way. Once women have access to STEM education, they need resources to support them and open the door to high-demand careers.
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8 Ways New Venture Founders Create Whole New Markets
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 16, 2021
Richard Branson’s adventurer escapades are legendary, and Steve Jobs made new product presentations an experience, as well as a sales pitch and an education. Great entrepreneurs seem to all exhibit a common set of attributes which go well beyond the basic skills required to be an entrepreneur: “Larger than life” personality and presence.
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Startup Tips From College Dropouts: Zuckerberg, Jobs, Gates, Dell, Ellison, Branson and Disney
InfoChachkie
JUNE 11, 2012
The primary stipulation is that each Thiel Fellow must drop out of college, for at least two years, and pursue their “entrepreneurial ventures, research and self-education.”. Gates’ experiential approach to learning programming is typical of entrepreneurs, especially those with little formal education.
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Please learn this: “Noses in; fingers out!”
Berkonomics
MARCH 1, 2018
I first heard this expression in a governance seminar for a non-profit higher educational board upon which I sit, years ago. It made an impact and stuck with me through the years.
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AVIXA’s Heidi A. Voorhees on Thinking Differently
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 2, 2018
EDUCATION Bachelor of arts, majoring in commercial recreation/business, Central Michigan University; master of business administration, Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. expo, member services, and learning, education, and certification. MY ADVICE FOR YOUNG MEETING PROFESSIONALS. Voorhees, CAE.
7 Tips On Advancing Your Career To Being A Great Boss
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Of course, the first requirement is to get the education and tools you need to feel confident that you are ready, and have the mindset to be a leader in every role. When you demonstrate this, you will be recognized as a natural leader and peers will seek your advice and counsel. Free up time for high-priority tasks and helping others.
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Interview with Bruce Huang, UCLA Silicon Beach Innovation Lab
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
Bruce Huang: We are an educational, collaborative ecosystem, trying to bridge between the tech community and academics. There are sometimes complaints from the industry and from tech companies, that students going through educational programs don't have practical experience. What is the UCLA Silicon Beach Innovation Lab?
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Creating the Next Generation of US Employees. My Investment in Treehouse
Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 19, 2011
I’m investing in businesses that reinvent education. And while Maker Studios is pure entertainment, TreeHouse is pure education. The goal for today’s business is to educate broad groups of people in the existing workforce to improve their skills, broaden their knowledge and get ahead.
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Should Millennial Entrepreneurs Skip College?
InfoChachkie
MAY 26, 2016
Learning To Learn - A sound college education includes gaining the insights into applying logic, researching data and assessing the veracity information. Young entrepreneurs can call upon their alumni networks for advice, recruitment of key employees and even funding. You can also check out my hands-on startup advice blog HERE.
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Putting Tom Perkins Comments into Context
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 25, 2014
But you have to admit that we live in a skewed system in which the elite educated population gains disproportionally from our change from an industrial to an information economy. I had a public education all the way through college and my under grad – UCSD – actually cost less than $2,000 per year to attend between 1986-1991.
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Wavemaker Three Sixty Teams With USC Keck School of Medicine
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
The USC MESH Academy said it will provide referrals to USC-affiliate healthcare and life science startups for possible investments by Wavemaker Three Sixty Health, which will be providing advice and feedback on their company business model, technology platform, and go-to-market strategy, according to the two.
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Tech Zulu Event
JANUARY 4, 2014
It’s the New Year, and there’s no better time to get educated on all the blogging, podcasting and Web video tools to help you become an active content creator. New Media Expo is the industry’s most comprehensive new media trade show, drawing content creators from over 50 countries for three days of educational sessions.
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What Makes an Entrepreneur? Four Letters: JFDI
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 19, 2009
This is part of my Startup Advice series. This person was educated at the best US schools and had worked for a top-tier strategy consulting firm – one of the big 3. With a CEO that likable, smart, educated and accomplished it made board members squirm that I was willing to call bullshit. Analysis Paralysis.
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414 10 Key Entrepreneur Success Drivers May Surprise You
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 7, 2012
70% said their university education was important, so only a few said skip it. Advice from investors is not worth much. Of the entrepreneurs who received advice from their company’s investors, only 36% ranked it as important, and 38% said it was not important at all. Dropping out of school is not recommended.
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Connected Classroom Technology and Essentials for K-12 School Districts
Southern California Edison Blog
JUNE 26, 2019
For K-12 school districts to keep up with technology and enable a fully modern, effective environment, they need to augment the fundamentals with key technology advancements and essentials including Artificial Intelligence, updated communication tools, and high-speed networks tailored for educational institutions. High-Speed Fiber Networks.
Southern California Monte Jade Science and Technology Association (SCMJ) conference on Essentials of Entrepreneurship
SoCal Tech Calendar
JANUARY 17, 2010
Formatted as a pitch competition, this is an educational opportunity to learn how to profile an enterprise and deliver a concise, effective pitch. They will also provide valuable their insight on the pitches of the presenting companies, as well advice on how to deliver a concise, effective pitch to make a positive first impression.
Never Hire Job Hoppers. Never. They Make Terrible Employees
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 22, 2010
This is part of my startup advice series. It’s still important advice for startup founders and something that I’m passionate about. I then really quickly race through looking for some minimum qualifications such as companies for which they worked, education, grades, etc. Tags: Start-up Advice. All is not lost.
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Making The Most out of Sitting on Panels
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 3, 2010
Educate – Your primary role on stage is to educate the audience. And, yes, I probably take a little bit too much license with this particular advice. Nobody is there to be “educated&# about your entire career history or have a long-winded description of your company in the intro.
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5 Reasons That Successful Non-Profits Are A Challenge
Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 28, 2022
Technically speaking, in the United States, a non-profit corporation or association is one which has been exempted from Federal income taxes by meeting the criteria set out Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, most notably religious, educational, and charitable entities like the Salvation Army. unless it relies wholly on donations.
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5 Market Obstacles That Kill Even Compelling Products
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
My advice is to use these terms very sparingly, since they invoke more fear than value to normal people. Here, you first have to face the fact that more time and money will likely be required, for exhaustive public education and demonstrations, lobbying for regulatory changes, and incenting infrastructure growth.
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86 How to Avoid a Common Product Mistake Many Teams Make
Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 14, 2013
When computers moved from “green screens” to Windows we – the educated, young, technophiles – easily grasped the concept. Startup Advice' I learned the hard way. Find out for sure. And in a mobile world I’m sure you know that this is even more important.
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7 Ways Every Entrepreneur Should Evaluate A New Idea
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 5, 2020
Some of the highest potential ideas and businesses require a massive educational and sales effort, which may not be your forte or interest. Your success depends on enjoying the journey as well as the destination. Test your ability to communicate value to others. Most startups require leading a team of people, and engaging customers.
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Nine Startup Tips From Michael Dell
InfoChachkie
JANUARY 30, 2012
Note: This is an installment in the Iconic Advice series. I generally encourage my UC Santa Barbara students to complete their formal education before joining or creating a startup. Internalize Michael's advice while channeling George Patton. Note: This is an installment in the Iconic Advice series.
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247 8 Tips To Get the Most Out of Your Investors and Board
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 27, 2013
By spending more time educating your board on your business you get more valuable advice from them. If nothing else you will create board cohesion and board education by engaging your board. Startup Advice' ” His argument is as follows. Spend time building investor relationship long before you raise money. .
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365 Protect Your Parents from Avis Budget: Direct Marketing Scumbags
Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 20, 2009
But something happened during my Thanksgiving break that has me so extremely pissed off at the predatory practices of a financial institution the preys on the elderly, less educated and lower-income people that can least afford it. Preying not only on lower-income, less educated people but on the elderly. check to me. … $$$?
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Ask the Career Expert: “Why Do I Need a Mentor?”
InfoChachkie
AUGUST 15, 2012
The folks at Campus Explorer believe everyone deserves a fulfilling education, no matter the name or place. Their philosophy is that anyone shopping for college or continuing education can find the perfect fit, if they have access to the proper tools. Internship Job Boards. Look on campus job boards, craigslist or internship websites.
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164 TCVN names new Chairman and President
Tech Coast Venture Network
FEBRUARY 25, 2011
TCVN, a nonprofit technology group, was founded in 1984 to educate and assist entrepreneurs and emerging growth companies in Orange County and to connect them with money, advice and other resources to help their businesses grow. Foley has founded or been an equity partner in several companies.
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113 6 Tips for Building Relationships with Journalists
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 22, 2010
File this under both Startup Adivce and Sales & Marketing Advice. The bottom line – if you enjoy discussions with people, if you enjoy educating and sharing – these conversations will not only form closer relationships but will be enjoyable for you as well. Robert Scoble interviewed me in 2006 about my startup, Koral.
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307 Eight Startup Tips From Mark Zuckerberg
InfoChachkie
JANUARY 23, 2012
Note: This is an installment in the Iconic Advice series. The typical startup cannot afford a massive ad campaign to educate users as to its value proposition. Note: This is an installment in the Iconic Advice series. Other installments include: Jeff Bezos , Steve Jobs , Richard Branson , Walt Disney and Michael Dell.
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The Toxic Nature of Email
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 11, 2010
It has also coincided with the kickoff of our Launchpad LA educational series which has taken some of my time. Sometimes I do offer that University of Chicago person some quick advice. Tags: Entrepreneur Advice Start-up Advice Startup Advice. But what has really killed me is email. I live in email hell.
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How Many Angels is the Right Amount for a Startup to Have?
Both Sides of the Table
JULY 7, 2015
They now have a strong VC lead from Foundry Group and from experience when you get advice from Foundry it comes with authority, experience, empathy and the right amount of straight talk. I know because I have been the beneficiary of their advice for years and have appreciated it. If all else fails, angel-load away! I don’t mind.
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150 Why “The Culture of Failure” is Imperative to Startup Communities
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 4, 2012
50:30 Will Udacity change the education system in this country? 55:45 It seems obvious that technology is the natural choice to solve the pain points in education. 1:00:00 Mark and Steve discuss the role of unions in education. 49:30 Steve: When’s the last time venture capital actually led an innovation?
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350 Finding an Investor Who is in Love with You
Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 9, 2014
One with a company that produces games and educational products for children that we will announce in the next few months. Startup Advice' Since I work with video a lot I have the chance to be both a product pontificator and an avid user of the technology. I have fallen in love twice recently.
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Bring Me Your Accents. Immigration Fuels Innovation
Both Sides of the Table
AUGUST 29, 2013
Innovation comes from those who are often less well educated (study the history of Hollywood, founded by “uneducated” Jews) or foreign born founding members (Google, Sun, Intel, PayPal) let alone reversed scientists like Einstein. Startup Advice' They know how much opportunity we afford them. Thank you, Om.
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