InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

MBA’s are an easy target for entrepreneurs’ scorn. I too have taken shots at MBA’s, describing why they are not typically well suited for startup life in Why Entrepreneurs Hate (Most) MBAs. Ventures In Which An MBA Education Is A Plus. Ventures In Which An MBA Education Is A Plus. “When M.B.A.’s

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Xconomy

MAY 21, 2019

These days, Thrun seems just as excited by another imprint he’s made on the still-forming AV industry—not as a researcher, but as an entrepreneur in online education. Read more » Reprints | Share: UNDERWRITERS AND PARTNERS.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 21, 2013

Many believe that entrepreneurs are born, not made. While I agree that successful company builders usually have a natural inclination to be entrepreneurs, a good education helps polish that apple. We can all point to examples of successful entrepreneurs who dropped out of college, but still went on to make a big impact.

Entrepreneur 105

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

In some reputable surveys , as many as two-thirds of entrepreneurs felt that their entrepreneurial spirit was more ingrained than learned, so a specific education level is at least irrelevant. On the other hand, I had trouble thinking of famous entrepreneurs with an MBA. business entrepreneur experience MBA startup'

Entrepreneur 105

Entrepreneur Education .Net Class 105

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 15, 2016

Litan, former VP of research at the Kauffman Foundation, that these are exceptions to the rule, rather than a model to emulate. Some people even believe that entrepreneurs must be born with the right genes, and no element of education is relevant. I agree with Robert E.

Entrepreneur 98

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 16, 2021

The ultimate compliment that any entrepreneur can get is that they can “see around corners.” They have the courage to make bold decisions, often contrary to conventional market research. Great entrepreneurs remember that great design motivates and excites customers, often even more than function.

Marketing 157

Marketing Design Entrepreneur Ideas 157

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Another report from the Pew Research Center confirms that Boomers are still a third of the workforce, equal in size to the Gen-X segment and the Gen-Y segment. In fact, they are well-qualified overall, having worked with high technology and computers for at least 20 years, are highly educated, and highly motivated.

Technical Review 147

Technical Review Software Review Entrepreneur Report 147

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

I use George Bush vs. Al Gore as allegory and I’ve been using it with entrepreneurs for years to sink in a simple point about how to communicate with the market. Most Silicon Valley tech entrepreneurs I know are more like Al Gore. You give them an education in whatever topic it was that they asked about.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

The organization said that Thousand Oaks-based Angel Sharks , a team of students, educators and entrepreneurs with expertise in artificial intelligence research and development; and San Diego-based Boardformula , a team from an engineering consultancy for research and development in the surf industry, both will move on in the competition.

Thousand Oaks 138

Thousand Oaks Artificial Inteligence San Diego Research 138

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Many believe that entrepreneurs are born, not made. While I agree that successful company builders usually have a natural inclination to be entrepreneurs, a good education helps polish that apple. We can all point to examples of successful entrepreneurs who dropped out of college, but still went on to make a big impact.

Entrepreneur 105

Entrepreneur Startup Course Education 105

socalTECH

AUGUST 20, 2015

According to the two, Graziadio Business School will work with Dun & Bradstreet to conduct economic research and develop specialized curriculum focused on the needs and success metrics of entrepreneurs.

Pepperdine 100

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

Every entrepreneur needs to learn how to do this by starting with the six principles of User-Centered Design (UCD) , as outlined by Solis in his book, and already adopted by key International standards organizations: Apply multidisciplinary skills and perspectives. Include the total user experience from shopping to support. Marty Zwilling

Design 105

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 16, 2014

Technology is so key to every business these days that experienced business-smart but non-tech entrepreneurs are falling deeper and deeper in the hole. Only one component of running a business is managing technology, but it is a critical component, so no entrepreneur can afford to ignore it or totally delegate it. Are you there?

High Tech 103

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 26, 2011

In some recent surveys, as many as two-thirds of entrepreneurs felt that their entrepreneurial spirit was more ingrained than learned, so a specific education level is at least irrelevant. At any rate, I had trouble thinking of famous entrepreneurs with an MBA. What’s different about the entrepreneurial environment?

Entrepreneur 111

Entrepreneur Education .Net Class 111

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 20, 2023

Technical entrepreneurs love their technology, and often are driven to launch a startup on the assumption that everyone will buy any solution which highlights this technology. Smart entrepreneurs build market-driven solutions, per the following principles: Size the opportunity and customer interest first. Neither is positive.

Customer 110

Customer Custom Social Media Technology 110

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 16, 2013

The ultimate compliment that any entrepreneur can get is that they can “see around corners.” They have the courage to make bold decisions, often contrary to conventional market research. Great entrepreneurs remember that great design motivates and excites customers, often even more than function.

Entrepreneur 102

Entrepreneur Marketing Startup Design 102

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

A very credible starting point is the book “ Promote Yourself: The New Rules For Career Success ” by Dan Schawbel, managing partner of Millennial Branding, a Gen Y research and consulting firm. This one helps you identify careers and even college majors that match your set of interests, traits, skills, and abilities. MAPP™ Career Assessment.

Tool 114

Tool Entrepreneur Mentor Help 114

Xconomy

AUGUST 5, 2016

Entrepreneurs and venture capitalists have weighed in from time to time and their answers tend to fall into two camps. High school students also make great entrepreneurs because of their natural open-mindedness and drive to take risks. Entrepreneurship education is a great start. What is the ideal age to start a company?

Entrepreneur 40

Entrepreneur Startup Education Course 40

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 20, 2012

The ultimate compliment that any entrepreneur can get is that they can “see around corners.” They have the courage to make bold decisions, often contrary to conventional market research. Great entrepreneurs remember that great design motivates and excites customers, often even more than function.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur Design Ideas Startup 100

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2014

Most entrepreneurs work long hours and weekends to get the job done. In many cases, experts with academic or research credentials are not good partners for a business venture. Thus you should do the same or more due diligence on educational background, previous work, and references. Compatible work styles. No historical baggage.

Software Review 107

Software Review Entrepreneur CTO Hire Outsource Development 107

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 10, 2020

Technology is so key to every business these days that experienced business-smart but non-tech entrepreneurs are feeling deeper and deeper in the hole. Only one component of running a business is managing technology, but it is a critical component, so no entrepreneur can afford to ignore it or totally delegate it.

Competition 174

Competition High Tech Startup Social Media 174

TechCrunch LA

MARCH 31, 2021

Tech companies have spent the past decade or more developing innovations that can be applied to old-world industries like agriculture, construction, energy, education, manufacturing and transportation and logistics.

Startup 229

Startup Technical Review Invest Research 229

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

-based startup CoFoundersLab has addressed this issue by taking the guesswork out of matchmaking by introducing scientific methods, deep research and algorithms that have proven to lead to successful matches. They have partnered with Cross Campus to bring education and offline matchmaking events to Santa Monica quarterly.

Entrepreneur 87

Entrepreneur Santa Monica Startup CTO Hire 87

Berkonomics

JUNE 26, 2014

Angel investors, particularly those in organized angel groups, are typically former entrepreneurs who have had successful liquidity events in their pasts, or executives of companies who’ve retired with the funds from their stock options. Are they interested in your industry either to be educated or to share their skills and experiences?

Angel 191

Angel Technical Review Coach Entrepreneur 191

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2022

Very few entrepreneurs have the range of skills and experience to be the solution creator as well as business creator, or operational as well as sales leader. Most entrepreneurs work long hours and weekends to get the job done. In many cases, experts with academic or research credentials are not good partners for a business venture.

Software Review 154

Software Review CTO Hire Outsource Development Startup 154

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.”. For many entrepreneurs, college has little appeal. Entrepreneurs are misfits. Entrepreneurs are often societal rejects.

Tips 279

Tips Startup Education Entrepreneur 279

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Every entrepreneur needs to learn how to do this by starting with the six principles of User-Centered Design (UCD) , as outlined by Solis in his book, and already adopted by key International standards organizations: Apply multidisciplinary skills and perspectives. Include the total user experience from shopping to support. Marty Zwilling.

Customer 150

Customer Custom Design Product 150

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

A very credible starting point is the classic book “ Promote Yourself: The New Rules For Career Success ” by Dan Schawbel, managing partner of Millennial Branding, a Gen Y research and consulting firm. This one helps you identify careers and even college majors that match your set of interests, traits, skills, and abilities.

Guide 126

Guide Tool Mentor Help 126

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2020

Another report from the Pew Research Center confirms that Boomers are still a third of the workforce, equal in size to the Gen-X segment and the Gen-Y segment. In fact, they are well-qualified overall, having worked with high technology and computers for at least 20 years, are highly educated, and highly motivated.

Startup 124

Startup Technical Review Software Review Entrepreneur 124

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 9, 2010

Held once a year, this ceremony honors biotech and medical device entrepreneurs, researchers, innovators, and educators in the Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire and Gold Coast Communities.

Orange County 100

Orange County Southern California Research Education 100

socalTECH

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Yucca Valley-based FundaGeek , a new startup headed by Daniel Gutierrez, said over the holiday that it has launched its crowdfunding platform, aimed at startups and scientific researchers. There area number of crowdfunding sites which focus on the arts and creative projects, as well as education.

Sites 180

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 28, 2018

Litan, former VP of research at the Kauffman Foundation, that these are exceptions to the rule, rather than a model to emulate. Some people even believe that entrepreneurs must be born with the right genes, and no element of education is relevant. I agree with Robert E.

Startup 97

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 12, 2010

More importantly, as a parent or mentor, what should you advise young potential entrepreneurs about getting an MBA? In some recent surveys, as many as two-thirds of entrepreneurs felt that their entrepreneurial spirit was more ingrained than learned, so maybe the education level is irrelevant. Consider it a waste of time.

Entrepreneur 60

Entrepreneur Technical Advisors Education Social Network 60

socalTECH

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Los Angeles-based BiasSync (www.biassync.com) was founded by three, very experienced serial entrepreneurs-- Michele Ruiz (broadcast journalism), Robin Richards (CareerArc, Internships.com, NTI Group, MP3), and Dan Gould (former VP of Technology for Tinder). It's education, measurement, analysis, and ongoing mitigation strategy.

Content 150

Content Training Education Outsource Development 150

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 21, 2022

If every entrepreneur could predict the future, starting the right new business would be easy. Gronbach is well-known for his generational research and keen forecasting of societal trends. Education: More students and different classes. First, a quick summary of the major U.S.

Demand 103

Demand Startup Course Summary 103

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 15, 2016

Oxford researchers say within decades 47 percent of jobs could be replaced by machine operations. Four entrepreneurs share their observations and predictions for the machine revolution; exploring the advancements in tech with a crossover into finance, education, e-commerce and art. Zoe Turner, Numerai.

Artificial Inteligence 40

Artificial Inteligence Entrepreneur Education Commerce 40

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 22, 2020

As a long-time advisor to entrepreneurs, and a former angel myself, I still find startups confused about the definition of an angel investor, and how and when to attract one. Speculative ideas, research, and early development won’t appeal to them. Thus they don’t live or fly above the clouds.

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