Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Unfortunately, from my own experience, it’s not that simple, and not doing some preparation first can easily result in stress, lack of satisfaction, and a hard road to success. I’m certainly not saying that all of these are required, but they are certainly all worth some consideration: Get some business education, as well as technical.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 5, 2023

I believe the challenge is the same one you face in every aspect of your life. Make sure the objectives are really yours, and not a restatement of what others think you should do. We all need help in achieving our objectives, whether it be mentoring, education, or resources. Identify and complete skill upgrades and education.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 10, 2022

The new generations in business, and even the old ones, believe that relationships get things done, more than skills learned in school. When I am mentoring, I’m always surprised at how much I learn about how people think today, and what I can do to work effectively with them as team members and customers. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2022

Do you love managing your own schedule, overcoming obstacles, starting a new adventure, facing financial risk, and relish the opportunity to change the world? Do you believe that you have an idea for a company that you can implement better than anyone, and maintain a competitive advantage? Education and training roadblocks.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 21, 2020

We talked about what startup CEOs should do in these situations and how to think about these renegotiations. What Do You Need to Prove to Raise an A Round? Do I Believe VCs Are Really Open for Business? Of course I believe the market has slowed down massively. In a word: Yes. But not all deals are equal.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 5, 2012

Music Prodigy , a Los Angeles based music education technology firm serious on improving the way people learn, play and interact with music beat over 70 startups with their app Rock Prodigy to win the Silicon Beach Awards. It also won the 2011 Appy Award in education and the 2011 About.com’s Readers Choice Award. Beat 70 Start-ups.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 3, 2022

As a business consultant, I see and hear all around me people questioning their current and future career interests and growth, and wondering what they can do to make a decision and prepare. People need to believe in you, as well as your positioning and brand, for you to thrive in the business world today. Do I need new skills?”

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 1, 2023

Too many entrepreneurs I know still believe that that their great idea will carry the startup, and they may even minimize their own value, especially if they have introvert tendencies. A recent Department of Education study shows that soft (interpersonal) skills have become more important for success than hard (technical) skills.

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Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Thanks to Russ Krajec, a patent attorney, for the quick improvement in my education, here are some important points to consider when thinking of your patent strategy. Do you let the world know your innermost secrets? And what do you get for this? What is the true cost of patenting an idea? The two requirements of a patent.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2018

There is an old management saying, “measure twice, cut once” which refers to the benefit of doing some planning. The benefits you will receive from doing even some basic planning before you hit the fund raising trail are enormous. I know this is CRM 101 but I assure you most startups (and VCs) don’t do this or don’t do it well.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

I do believe in total transparency with your core. ” Your peer group is envious of your finally doing what they’ve always wanted to do but found it too hard to give up the golden paycheck and predictable future. The Mind of the Founder. You took the risk to start your company. “Honey? “What?

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socalTECH

JANUARY 19, 2017

For today's youth, it's often hard to figure out what they want to do in life--according to Deborah Ramo , Founder and CEO of Los Angeles-based Amavitae (www.amavitae.com). There's a big disconnect between their education and employment. There's a big disconnect between their education and employment. What is your app all about?

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 10, 2010

It’s the story of what’s broken with the education system in the US. They are often raised by single moms, grandparents or under-educated immigrant parents who want the same thing for their children that we do for our own. Work hard, do well in school and you can have a better life?

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TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 11, 2021

A cursory appraisal of the implementation of this tech might lead one to believe it’s about providing individuals with easy proof of vaccination — but the tech, and Healthvana, are focused on informing individuals to ensure they participate in their own healthcare programs, not providing an immunity pass. Why is that important?

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

Above all else I’m looking for a genuine passion for what the entrepreneur is doing. But without a passion for what you do I am dubious about your chances for success. Are your investors truly passionate about what you do? I often talk about what I’m looking for when I meet with an entrepreneur. It seems obvious.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 12, 2018

Of course we have to believe that there is a viable market, a differentiated product offering and a chance to build something defensible but if you do those basics right you still get crushed without an amazingly talented founder. Hardware + Software The world is filled with investors who will tell you, “We don’t do hardware.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Gerber wrote a best-selling business book called The E-Myth: Why Most Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It. Some pundits argue that the E-Myth principle is now outdated, due to the instant access to information via the Internet, pervasive networking via social media, and courses on entrepreneurship at all levels of education.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

My participation has been on the impact investing and education side, where I''ve been involved as a mentor. It''s not only an education program, but it''s also a source of funding. We do the same kind of analysis, and provide the same rigor in our investing process as a traditional venture capitalist would.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 14, 2013

The single biggest mistake most product teams make is building technology for what they believe the user would want rather than what the actual end-user needs. When computers moved from “green screens” to Windows we – the educated, young, technophiles – easily grasped the concept. I learned the hard way.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 30, 2016

In education, I believe we are seeing the first wave of educational games as they were meant to be � engaging and self-directed learning paths that the best teachers use to drive deeper understanding of core subjects. Finally, what do you think will have the biggest impact on the technology industry in 2017?

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 22, 2015

I know my MakeSpace friends will forgive me because I just don’t believe the conventional wisdom is right. We will have two well-funded companies educating the market on why this market opportunity for the $24 billion US storage market is ripe for disruption. What mistakes do people make? I still believe in competition.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 14, 2019

How do you create a tool to help address unconscious bias in the workplaceand why would you create a new startup in that area? Our online solution combines both scientific methodology, as well as highly produced, entertaining, professional development content around education and awareness of unconscious bias. What is BiasSync?

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Tech.Co

JULY 1, 2019

While the innovative two-wheeled vehicles have given thousands access to affordable means of transportation, as well as quite a bit of fun, many citizens believe they are dangerous, tedious, and generally just get in the way. They are a brand new way of doing something you’ve done for years in a particular way. They are unique.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Maybe starting a new business isn’t your passion, but in these days of rapid change, where everyone is dealing with uncertainty, I believe that thinking and acting like entrepreneurs will help you get ahead in any profession. In simple terms this means taking control of your life, going after something you love to do, and taking action.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 2, 2016

They get huge tax breaks for doing so. But ask yourself why employee three (and four and four hundred) has to write the check while employees 1 & 2 do not? I found the conversation a bit disconcerting. So in stead of celebrating income inequality perhaps we would be a bit more compassionate about it. Founders start companies.

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socalTECH

JUNE 10, 2013

Those representatives help educate providers on products, and deliver value to those offices. What was appealing about what you were doing for your investors? Dan Gilman: The value we add for them, is talking with representatives is education for them. The problem with the current system, is there is no real system.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2023

One of the most frequent questions I get as a mentor to entrepreneurs is “How do I find the money to start my business?” For example, professional investors put great priority on your previous experience in building a business, and they expect to own a portion of the business equity and control for the funds they do provide.

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InfoChachkie

MAY 26, 2016

If you believe the mythology surrounding the handful of entrepreneurs who did not obtain a degree, you may think that the path to entrepreneurial success is enhanced by avoiding college. I have had the opportunity to communicate with several students who felt as you do, yet they remained in school and graduated.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 18, 2014

We know that to succeed in the Olympics or in the NBA requires total commitment yet somehow many think to build a huge and successful startup one can do between cocktail parties. Yet along with “authenticity” they are two of the key attributes I look for when I meet with companies I may consider funding one day.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 5, 2021

Startups are the corporations of the future, so I have long believed that entrepreneurs who study existing corporate models, rather than ignoring them with disdain, will likely profit from the exercise. This occurs when a new product, service, or business model renders the old way of doing business obsolete. Societal upheaval.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 22, 2020

They prefer to fund innovation in known and existing business domains, rather than innovations requiring infrastructure or education changes. Angels are typically business professionals who have accumulated some cash from their own success and expertise, and they look to leverage that by helping you do the same.

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InfoChachkie

MAY 7, 2012

If you are fortunate to pitch a sophisticated investor in person, assume they already believe in the veracity of your idea, the market and the underlying technological trends. Informal Education – Consideration of a Grubstakee’s formal education was usually irrelevant. Grubbing For Money.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The future of work and education will not be the same, and it will be flexible. As a data company, weve always believed that a data-focused culture is necessary for us to achieve great data quality. A whole new generation of people are growing up with remote-first learning and work. What was the biggest lesson you learned this year?

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Most of these are easy to avoid if you do your homework up front, but can cost you dearly if you get sucked in. Beware of any offer that asks you to spend money before you can make money, to buy a starter kit, education, or tools. But people are still begging for more technology or laws, often to protect them from themselves.

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Berkonomics

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Do it myself? How do I appraise my intellectual property to estimate royalty rates? If so, be aware of the issue of how you can and do verify the licensee’s report of usage. Do I understand the royalty replaces the need for equity investors ? Investment banker?

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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. Question: ”Why do I need a mentor? Not Your Dad’s Job … Even if it Is.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2020

One of the most frequent questions I get as a mentor to entrepreneurs is “How do I find the money to start my business?” For example, professional investors put great priority on your previous experience in building a business, and they expect to own a portion of the business equity and control for the funds they do provide.

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