Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2020

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. Yet most investors agree that the “idea” is worth nothing alone, and it’s the entrepreneur execution that counts.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2021

Every entrepreneur tries to maximize his startup growth by building and selling more product and services for the widest geographic area that he can support. Many entrepreneurs are paranoid about the partnership approach, and think that M&A is only an alternative for large companies who are flush with cash.

Organization 132

Organization CTO Hire Startup Outsource Development 132

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2016

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. Yet most investors agree that the “idea” is worth nothing alone, and it’s the entrepreneur execution that counts.

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Entrepreneur Marketing Startup Ideas 58

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2012

Many employees like to keep a low profile, thinking that will minimize their workload, but it also maximizes their risk. Educate yourself one notch up. There will always be a place in this world for the person who says, “I’ll take care of it.” And then does it. Stick out and shine.

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Startup Journal Outsource Tips 92

InfoChachkie

AUGUST 8, 2011

As I note in MBA Education and Other Oxymorons entry, my roommates and I hosted a weekly poker game while attending Wharton. In business, such players are analogous to serial entrepreneurs. Make Them Pay – When you have a winning poker hand, you must maximize the size of the pot. Poker is one such game.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 5, 2023

We all need help in achieving our objectives, whether it be mentoring, education, or resources. Identify and complete skill upgrades and education. The first rule of productivity is that doing what you know and love is the key to maximizing your value and output, making it a win-win for everyone around you.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 28, 2018

Some people even believe that entrepreneurs must be born with the right genes, and no element of education is relevant. In my view, the most effective entrepreneurs are those with a background of an array of real-life experiences, both positive and negative, as well as good academic and coaching activities.

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InfoChachkie

MARCH 1, 2011

Even if your product can be developed quickly, market penetration might be delayed if missionary sales tactics are required to properly educate users regarding the product’s utility. In such cases, a Freemium solution might be the appropriate initial market foray.

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Product Marketing Sales Custom 232

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Many employees like to keep a low profile, thinking that will minimize their workload, but it also maximizes their risk. Educate yourself one notch up. entrepreneur startup Harvey Mackay employee business' There will always be a place in this world for the person who says, “I’ll take care of it.” And then does it.

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Startup Entrepreneur Journal Outsource 103

Berkonomics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

It was as much in reaction to my getting blank stares from entrepreneurs when I asked that question as it was for me to better understand the problem itself. And the tools for most are available, sometimes free, for the educated marketer. What are the elements needed to focus upon in making the attempt to take a product viral?

Social Network 179

Social Network Metrics Ideas Sites 179

InfoChachkie

APRIL 28, 2011

Many entrepreneurs encounter a similar dilemma. Thus, entrepreneurs must decide when to stop listening to the Sirens’ song of a quick buck and position their company to take advantage of long-term, sustainable business models. However, in the long run, entrepreneurs always benefit from delivering Maximum Utility for a fair price.

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Entrepreneur SaaS Pricing Cloud Computing 225

Berkonomics

APRIL 8, 2021

It was as much in reaction to my getting blank stares from entrepreneurs when I asked the above question as it was for me to better understand the problem itself. And the tools for most are available, sometimes free, for the educated marketer. What are the elements needed to focus upon in making the attempt to take a product viral?

Sites 156

Sites Product Social Network Press 156

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

I often talk about what I’m looking for when I meet with an entrepreneur. Above all else I’m looking for a genuine passion for what the entrepreneur is doing. You can sense when it is a “mission” for this entrepreneur to succeed and she will continue the journey even if success isn’t easy or immediate.

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Venture Capital Startup Course Entrepreneur 373

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 15, 2014

Some people even believe that entrepreneurs must be born with the right genes, and no element of education is relevant. In my view, the most effective entrepreneurs are those with a background of an array of real-life experiences, both positive and negative, as well as good academic and coaching activities.

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Writing Coach Incubator Entrepreneur 111

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2018

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. Yet most investors agree that the “idea” is worth nothing alone, and it’s the entrepreneur execution that counts.

Ideas 59

Ideas Marketing Startup Entrepreneur 59

InfoChachkie

MARCH 6, 2018

Why Should Entrepreneurs Care? Although most of the members are retired, their former and current occupations include educators, attorneys, a writer and an architect. Per Peter, “I also meet weekly with a group of six individuals, a realtor, three psychologists/psychiatrists and two educators.

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Tech.Co

JULY 12, 2017

“The Disney Accelerator has provided The Walt Disney Company incredible opportunities to connect with and be inspired by many talented entrepreneurs from all over the world,” said Michael Abrams, Senior Vice President, Innovation, The Walt Disney Company. Meet the 11 startups for 2017: Ambidio.

Artificial Inteligence 108

Artificial Inteligence Startup Entertainment Press 108

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Every entrepreneur tries to maximize his startup growth by building and selling more product and services for the widest geographic area that he can support. Many entrepreneurs are paranoid about the partnership approach, and think that M&A is only an alternative for large companies who are flush with cash. Marty Zwilling.

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Acquisition CTO Hire Startup Outsource Development 88

InfoChachkie

AUGUST 5, 2013

The Intent: "We really have no idea if we want to work with you or not, but your engineers seem really smart and we like the idea of them working for us for free, while they educate us about your emerging market.". For those interested, I describe how wily entrepreneurs infiltrate big companies by avoiding the front door HERE.

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Startup Resource Ideas Custom 236

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Sponsored by VISA Business One of the keys to maximizing the productivity and success of your team, as well as yourself, is motivation. While there are many books written on this subject, most entrepreneurs I know simply assume that their own vision, motivation, and drive will be adopted and maintained by partners and employees.

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Startup Resource Tips Layoffs 108

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2012

Every entrepreneur tries to maximize his startup growth by building and selling more product and services for the widest geographic area that he can support. Many entrepreneurs are paranoid about the partnership approach, and think that M&A is only an alternative for large companies who are flush with cash.

CTO Hire 91

CTO Hire Startup Outsource Development Resource 91

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

These days that’s not the case and it’s a great outcome for entrepreneurs and for innovation. A: Only because it’s a nicer branding for entrepreneurs. You still have a fiduciary responsibility to your investors (LPs) to maximize returns. I totally agree and have been arguing this to entrepreneurs for years.

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Venture Capital Training Startup Entrepreneur 308

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 11, 2015

As an angel investor, I hear many entrepreneurs making negative comments about competitors or asserting they don’t have any competitors. Don’t let your passion and ego overcome good business sense and common courtesy as you educate people on other alternatives in the marketplace.

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Capital Competition Case Study Patents 63

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

If you have a commercial/industrial customer, or a federal customer, who wants to maximize the output from their rooftop, they can use our product. We're also in discussions with direct customers--as a new player, we're educating the market and helping them to understand who we are, what our product is all about, and our value proposition.

Southern California 133

Southern California Design Pasadena Education 133

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 3, 2010

Here’s my views on how to maximize your time on stage: Give (your contribution). Educate – Your primary role on stage is to educate the audience. Things to know: mix of entrepreneurs, big tech company execs, service providers, media people, VCs, etc. So it’s fresh on my mind. And thy topic.

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Startup Conference Venture Capital Tips 284

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

Maximizing Business Productivity. Amazingly, it seems that people in business are more highly educated these days, but less well prepared than ever before. Most classes in college focus on a narrow area of interest, which just teach students to focus on problems through one lens.

Training 57

Training Course Email Social Network 57

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 20, 2012

Always looking to provide the very best for our community so that you may learn and grow as a startup or entrepreneur, Bill Gross is one of the best experts we could provide. A lifelong entrepreneur, Bill started several companies prior to Idealab. SuperDemo: Bill Gross. which made a natural language product for Lotus 1-2-3 called HAL.

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Idealab Tech Coast Angels CalTech Startup 84

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2011

Many employees like to keep a low profile, thinking that will minimize their workload, but it also maximizes their risk. Educate yourself one notch up. There will always be a place in this world for the person who says, “I’ll take care of it.” And then does it. Stick out and shine.

Startup 91

Startup Journal Outsource Tips 91

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

A serial Internet entrepreneur, Mike has founded and sold numerous businesses, including agency PBJ Digital, application platform Userplane, which he led from startup to its acquisition by AOL, Tsavo Media and Myspace. Sangster is a serial entrepreneur and M&A executive with experience both founding and acquiring businesses.

Tech Coast Angels 96

Tech Coast Angels Idealab Angel Startup 96

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 17, 2011

Alex serves on the Board of Directors for Logsdon School, a non-profit school providing educational services to students with special needs. Sangster is a serial entrepreneur and M&A executive with experience both founding and acquiring businesses. Dinesh Ravishanker , CEO & Co-Founder at CallFire. Community Sponsors.

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Tech Coast Angels Idealab Angel Design 100

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 13, 2010

If I had link bait with stupid ideas then entrepreneurs wouldn’t want to work with me. Apple has great products and occasionally bad motives driven by profit maximization. And the beauty of the debate is that others can read both sides of the argument and start to form their own educated points-of-view. Life is complex.

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Blogging Social Media Writing Startup 250

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 16, 2010

Many employees like to keep a low profile, thinking that will minimize their workload, but it also maximizes their risk. Educate yourself one notch up. Tags: entrepreneur startup job security business. There will always be a place in this world for the person who says, “I’ll take care of it.” And then does it. Marty Zwilling.

Tips 49

Tips Startup Journal Outsource 49

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 13, 2011

Educate your audience on a topic, don’t be a blowhard overly promoting your company. But if you want to maximize your conference experience lay off the last few drinks. But not everybody has yet earned the right to do keynotes and the truth is that there are some good benefits of sitting on the right panels. I see that often.

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Conference Startup Technical Review Writing 289

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Secondly, it's a changing environment for studios, as they are looking for ways to maximize their assets. They saw we were highly educated in that space, and because of my background, knew we understand traditional media and were able to address their issues. more) READ MORE>>.

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