InfoChachkie

JUNE 23, 2014

Absent a human gatekeeper, you can capture a busy individual''s attention by crafting a compelling and pithy email subject line, voicemail message, Tweet, Quora or Facebook message. Then immediately follow up with an email or direct message, noting the reason you left a voicemail. Sue.Who@acme.com).

Networking 241

Networking Software Review Email Press 241

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 13, 2010

Email Address Almost every startup wants and needs email as a means of notifying users. A lot of value is derived through being able to reach out in order to convert, retain, refer, etc. In the meantime, I will say that most startups will want to have an email address for users. do not provide access to the email address.

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Google Startup Yahoo Email 292

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 4, 2009

They generated an enormous amount of inbound leads through PR, email blasts and heavy efforts with analysts such as Gartner Group, IDC, Aberdeen Group, etc. If you’re not ready to buy then you go into an email database. Your goal as a website is to elicit my email address out of me with as little else required as possible.

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Sales Startup Platform Tips 319

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

I recently got an email from a friend who had been approached by a well known VC. He sent me an email asking whether the approach was real and whether he should take it seriously. Here is the email he received (reprinted without names with his permission). Why do VCs send generic outbound emails like this?

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Venture Capital Entrepreneur Email Equity 294

SoCal CTO

APRIL 27, 2011

Make sure you do reference checks. Most often I ignore the list of references they provide. The references they provide are often a last resort. " I personally do this via a quick call and follow-up with email/LinkedIn connection, etc. They are bright, eager, a good fit. Don't burn bridges. Trust your gut.

CTO Hire 282

CTO Hire CTO Coach Technical Review Startup 282

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

Just notice how many VC emails you get after your TechCrunch article or after you were on stage at TC50. Most notably we loved that ReadWriteWeb referred to us as ‘a next generation TripAdvisor&# because that’s exactly how we want to be positioned. We feel honored that we’ve gotten such good press coverage.

Venture Capital 291

Venture Capital Press News Startup 291

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 9, 2012

Dave is terrible with email. He’s so bad that his email auto-responder tells you he likely won’t email you back. These engagements went well and he came highly referred by my friend Gary Swart who runs oDesk. He doesn’t email you. I doubt he owns an item of clothes worth more than $20. Not the Dave I know.

Startup 309

Startup Venture Capital Email Writing 309

Eric Greenspan

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

I’ve remained a skeptic about the BBB and as a result of an email I received a couple of weeks ago from them, I have raised the skepticism threat level. So here’s the email I received: Eric, My name is Chad Ratliffe emailing from the Better Business Bureau. That’s how we do business at Make It Work.

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Santa Barbara Technical Advisors Email Technical Review 265

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

So don’t expect an unprompted email or phone call next week. I guess they assume that since I didn’t email or call I must not be interested. Start with a very short thank you email the day after your pitch. Start with a very short thank you email the day after your pitch. Maybe it shouldn’t be?

Venture Capital 277

Venture Capital Startup Email News 277

InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Boss Reference - Your potential boss will check your references. Even if the reference did not work directly with your future manager, they may still have valuable insights that would otherwise be impossible for you to uncover during the interview process. You should do the same. Share and Enjoy.

RSS 229

RSS Entrepreneur Startup Email 229

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2014

On August 23rd, 2013 I had an email intro from my good friend and trusted source Jeff Berman who only sends me stuff when it is somebody he respects (ie a strong filter vs. those who send casual intros). But I’m guessing the narrative is similar elsewhere. He hit me from two very trusted sources.

Funding 373

Funding Technical Review Startup Screening 373

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 23, 2013

It’s true that some solutions are really hard to quantify and the most obvious example people point to is email. You can’t quantify the value of email yet everybody needs it!”. I know many modern software companies that are abandoning email in favor of more open systems as a way of reducing bureaucracy. Maybe they don’t?

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Sales Custom Customer Examples 328

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

there was no frame of reference for the value. My key take away – frame of reference in pricing is important. My key take away – frame of reference in pricing is important. He started by using email (send your eCard to a friend) and there he sees 3-4 clicks back per share action. Gregg says at $9.99

Startup 303

Startup Venture Capital Pricing Writing 303

Berkonomics

AUGUST 3, 2017

Your first customers for any product or service form your reference base, the important group of allies that your marketing and sales people rely upon when attempting to create buzz and make a mass market for a new product. Email readers, continue here…] And I am serious about the “…at all costs” admonition in this insight.

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Customer Custom Resource Sales 243

TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 21, 2021

In terms of employee relations and safety, they want Netflix to recruit trans people, especially BIPOC, for leadership roles, allow employees to remove themselves from previous promotional content like allyship and diversity videos, and eliminate references and imagery of transphobic titles and talent in the workplace.

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Netflix Demand Content Hollywood 300

Berkonomics

MAY 4, 2017

With a wide track, angled aggressively at the curves, and being told to hug the wall on the straightaways, there was little reference available to a novice driver as to speed. Email readers, continue here…] Metrics should be created by you and your managers to measure near real time progress for your enterprise.

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Metrics Screening Email Custom 266

Berkonomics

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Email readers, continue here…] How do you pay a coach? Some charge by the hour, making themself available much as an attorney, keeping track of hours spent on phone calls and emails with you. And some will willingly work for stock options, an amount to be negotiated based upon time spent and stage of corporate development.

Coach 243

Coach Organization Resource IBM 243

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 25, 2013

This shows itself when people try to do an elevator pitch, send concise, actionable emails or have a quick phone call with you to ask for help. . Now go pick up the phone and stop hiding behind emails. I’m not talking only about a sales call, getting past the assistant or anything like that. Less is better, I promise.

Startup 364

Startup Writing Help Email 364

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 27, 2014

Today we’re in a world where 10 accelerators are bombarding you with emails to meet their 10-15 companies. You can’t reference check your way into a “yes.” Reference checking is to confirm or disprove a strong, positive intuition you already have about founders that could lead to an investment or a pass.

Venture Capital 374

Venture Capital Invest Press Startup 374

socalTECH

AUGUST 17, 2011

Los Angeles-based Goldstar , the online, discounted event tickets service run by Jim McCarthy, is getting close to hitting 5 million tickets sold on the site, according to an email to users by CEO and co-founder Jim McCarthy. The business is directly aimed at the issue of unsold inventory at entertainment venues. READ MORE>>.

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Sales Entertainment Email Sites 124

Berkonomics

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Email readers, continue here…]. Sometimes, celebrities will agree to sit on an advisory board as a gift to the CEO, providing a bit of glamour for the company at small expense. How many advisors should you seek for a board?

Knowledge Base 243

Knowledge Base Guide Patents Email 243

Berkonomics

MAY 9, 2013

Email readers, continue here.] Another CEO chimed in with an answer that made us all think. Our frame of reference must be as broad as possible when asking “what if” questions to protect our future. What if that threat is outside of the experience of anyone in the room? What if no one knows what to ask?

Email 199

Email Report Technology Custom 199

SoCal CTO

APRIL 27, 2011

Make sure you do reference checks. Most often I ignore the list of references they provide. The references they provide are often a last resort. " I personally do this via a quick call and follow-up with email/LinkedIn connection, etc. They are bright, eager, a good fit. Don't burn bridges. Trust your gut.

CTO Hire 225

CTO Hire CTO Coach Technical Review Startup 225

TechEmpower

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Structured Data refers to information organized in a defined manner, making it easier to search and analyze. This category encompasses a vast array of content, from emails and text documents to social media posts. Broadly speaking, data can be categorized as either structured or unstructured.

Generative AI 348

Generative AI Artificial Inteligence Tool Knowledge Base 348

InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Yes” responses are prime candidates for future references. For instance, you can facilitate your customers’ ability to provide you with references by giving them an email template they can readily forward. A quick “No” is far more valuable to a busy entrepreneur than a nebulous NPS response of “five.”. Going Beyond The Question.

.Net 182

.Net Satisfaction Entrepreneur Custom 182

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 14, 2018

I know that you can use an email system with this to track my open rate, whether I forwarded the email, the IP address where I read it, whether I was on a mobile device or a wired computer and you can tell who else read the document. VCs like to measure your strategy & progress over time I like to download the decks I receive.

Funding 239

Funding Venture Capital IP Email 239

Berkonomics

AUGUST 2, 2012

If the presenting CEO is honest in the analysis of actual time spent each week, it is often revealing to all to see how many hours are spent turning inward toward meetings, operational management, or responding to emails or texts sent by others. Do customers know what they like when they see it?

Customer 159

Customer Custom Course Email 159

SoCal CTO

APRIL 9, 2013

I just got an email asking about exactly this: I''m with a new company that needs some software built, but doesn''t need (or have the resources for) a large staff of software developers. References. They should be willing to share references. What I didn''t discuss was how you should go about selecting the right company.

Web Development 204

Web Development Web Develop Development 204

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 27, 2011

Much of my traffic is through referring websites and/or social media. The obvious starting point is to email a few friends and let them know you have a new blog. That way people who want to get your blog by RSS and/or email can do so. Hell, I often can’t even get to email during the day. Some search.

Blogging 373

Blogging Startup Writing Venture Capital 373

InfoChachkie

APRIL 9, 2013

Comedians often deploy the bookend technique, in which they reference their opening joke at the conclusion of their show. Entrepreneurs can utilize this approach as well, by referring to their opening personal story in their closing remarks. Fini – Close with impact and clearly communicate your call-to-action. Share and Enjoy.

Tips 241

Tips Entrepreneur RSS Startup 241

TechEmpower

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Maybe those references to TFA sound like bragging, or he thinks “passion for numbers” sounds silly. Customer support emails require both accurate information and a professional, helpful tone. The information provided was all pulled from data he’s already entered - just Mark, Houston, Math Teacher, Teach for America.

Generative AI 297

Generative AI Artificial Inteligence TechEmpower Tips 297

Berkonomics

MARCH 13, 2014

Email readers, continue here.] For example, while Steve Jobs was abusive, rude, and unappreciative, he had what his colleagues referred to a reality distortion field. From Basic Berkonomics: Available Amazon, B&N, berkus.com and booksellers everywhere. Story seems to be an artifact of the human brain, and soul.

Invest 237

Invest Examples Networking Writing 237

Berkonomics

MARCH 19, 2020

Email readers, continue here…] But what if no one in the group thinks to ask the pertinent question that leads to the most impactful unknown? Broadening our frame of reference. Our frame of reference must be as broad as possible when asking “what if” questions to protect our future.

Email 156

Email Report Technology Custom 156

Berkonomics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Email readers, continue here…] But experience tells us that more often the person just didn’t fit in, a reference as much to the culture of the enterprise as to the efforts of the new hire. Should we be so abrupt as to consider letting someone go based upon their lack of a good fit within the organization?

Organization 168

Organization Coach Email Design 168

Tech Coast Venture Network

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Social media and email marketing act separately as great marketing tools. While social media offers a continuous interaction with your followers, email marketing is a tool to provide a steady flow of information received directly by your connections. Tags: Marketing Networking campaign email online social networking.

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Networking Newsletter Social Media Email 100

InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Yes” responses are prime candidates for future references. For instance, you can facilitate your customers’ ability to provide you with references by giving them an email template they can readily forward. A quick “No” is far more valuable to a busy entrepreneur than a nebulous NPS response of “five.”. Going Beyond The Question.

.Net 168

.Net Satisfaction Custom Customer 168

InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Ultimately, this simple assessment became known as the “Old Gray Whistle Test” (OGWT), a reference to the doormen''s preponderance of gray hair. Such updates should ideally be done via regularly scheduled emails, rather than through ad hoc, one-on-one conversations.

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