Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 13, 2011

Or, as always, summary notes available below. The value of Pitch Decks; Brad’s personal preferences on deal presentation; and Brad’s practice of accepting cold approaches via email. But, in fact, I would rather have an executive summary than a pitch deck. Very few people can do a good job with a presentation that is emailable.”.

Venture Capital 288

Venture Capital Startup Technical Review Software Review 288

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 19, 2012

And in the case of defining mobile/web/software, there is even more variability in terms of form and format. Just make note of it in the document and/or in an email when you send it. It would be great to get notes and summaries from these. It's fine to send out documents that have older information. That's fairly uncommon.

Develop 354

Develop Development Technical Review CTO Coach 354

Tech.Co

MARCH 9, 2020

Update Antivirus Software . This is where tools like project management software can really help. Even better, many of these software provide other helpful features that can make tracking productivity even easier. Project Management Software. Check In Effectively. Work When You're Productive. Privacy and Security.

Tips 160

Tips Software Review Study Email 160

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 21, 2019

For years software development worked on a “waterfall model” in which you did research, design, build, test, deploy and then watch how users reacted to your product. Summary Boards are organizations that need managing just as you would do for your management team. Below is just the highlight points. How Do Boards Get Out of Sync?

Startup 234

Startup Slides Venture Capital Course 234

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 23, 2011

I took the opportunity this past week to publish summary notes of some of the VCs and entrepreneurs I had interviewed on This Week in VC. TWIVC Summary – Richard de Silva. The idea was right but the timing was early and required a pivot into being a software company. The in invest in IT (Software + Internet + Healthcare).

Capital 265

Capital Venture Capital Veoh Startup 265

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 19, 2014

Here is a simple summary of the origins of language evolution: Sounds -> Shapes -> Context -> Comprehension. Typewriters and word processors made it easier and faster to compose and correct correspondence, which also translated into email for immediate delivery (although passive receipt/viewing). The Beginnings.

Writing 101

Writing Email Mobile Summary 101

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 23, 2013

No summary of what we did, no easy way for me to recommend my trainer to my friends, and no way for me to easily book the next appointment. Sergey’s diverse experience as an entrepreneur, technology consultant and software executive qualifies him to lead amSTATZ’s technology development. Why did you venture into fitness?

Social Network 92

Social Network Networking Training Summary 92

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 7, 2009

But so that you finish reading my post first I’ll give you the summary version – when approaching somebody at a show be polite / respectful of time, try to be introduced if possible and never assume the person remembers who you are. Then I get people sending me Twitter comments, blog comments and tons & tons of email intros.

Startup 322

Startup Conference Email Venture Capital 322

SoCal CTO

MARCH 3, 2011

This overview (executive summary) needs to include: Product and Business What is the product? You will get a response via email to schedule a time to talk. Unfortunately, we are web, mobile, software, database guys. If answers will take more than this time, we will do our best to point you in the right direction.

CTO Hire 264

CTO Hire Startup Technical Review Development Team Review 264

SoCal CTO

MARCH 3, 2011

This overview (executive summary) needs to include: Product and Business What is the product? You will get a response via email to schedule a time to talk. Unfortunately, we are web, mobile, software, database guys. If answers will take more than this time, we will do our best to point you in the right direction.

CTO Hire 259

CTO Hire Startup Technical Review Development Team Review 259

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 23, 2012

For example, if your startup is building a high-tech software product, a dream team of advisors would be a former CEO or high-level exec in another software company, a former software marketing executive, and a former financial executive.

Startup 95

Startup Technical Review Software Review High Tech 95

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Spend the absolute minimum for what you need (equipment, software, and services) to keep your business running. All you need is a blog, Twitter, email, some business card stock, and a little creativity. In summary, watch your costs, trust your gut, and drive forward with all the passion in your dream. Think minimum spending.

Organization 111

Organization Startup Summary Entrepreneur 111

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 17, 2014

I was with IBM in the early PC days when Bill worked with us to provide PC DOS and other software. Serious investors expect founders to have their homework done before the first interaction – documented executive summary, business plan, and financial model. Great entrepreneurs, like Bill Gates, are great at both. Investor negotiations.

Ideas 108

Ideas Startup Technical Review Entrepreneur 108

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 5, 2011

For example, if your startup is building a high-tech software product, a dream team of advisors would be a former CEO or high-level exec in another software company, a former software marketing executive, and a former financial executive.

Startup 95

Startup Technical Review Software Review High Tech 95

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Kincast is chocked full of fun features, all of which make uploading and sharing easier than drafting an email. After you’ve shared the content, the recipient will receive an email with a link to Kincast’s HTML5 site. You will receive activity summary emails and get access to their Activity Panel.

Screening 81

Screening Content Startup Email 81

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 29, 2010

If you want to watch the show click the image above or this link , but if you want a quick read – here’s a summary: 1. Second – don’t send unsolicited emails to VCs. We will continue to do more of this. A: It’s not best. The best thing to get is a “right sized&# valuation.

Venture Capital 282

Venture Capital Capital Startup Pricing 282

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 19, 2011

Or read the quick, informative summary below the image! Here’s a summary of our interview. o Early on they hired 3 people from ACT software at once (more team hiring) on staff and supplement it with Agency (in LA worked with First Communications – good). Big thank you to Darius Vasefi , of EyeOnJewels for the write up.

Acquisition 304

Acquisition Startup Customer Custom 304

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 16, 2013

I was with IBM in the early PC days when Bill worked with us to provide PC DOS and other software. Serious investors expect founders to have their homework done before the first interaction – documented executive summary, business plan, and financial model. Great entrepreneurs, like Bill Gates, are great at both. Investor negotiations.

Ideas 110

Ideas Entrepreneur Startup Technical Review 110

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 23, 2013

Spend the absolute minimum for what you need (equipment, software, and services) to keep your business running. All you need is a blog, Twitter, email, some business card stock, and a little creativity. In summary, watch your costs, trust your gut, and drive forward with all the passion in your dream. Think minimum spending.

Equity 96

Equity Startup Summary Tips 96

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2018

Here is my summary of the seven most successful lead-generation vehicles he and I still recommend today, despite the popularity of viral marketing: Search-engine marketing. Email marketing. His professional background includes having held marketing-executive roles at big companies as well as startups.

Social Media 55

Social Media SEM Startup Advertising 55

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 25, 2014

Here is my summary of the seven most successful lead-generation vehicles he recommends today: Search-engine marketing. Email marketing. Scott, just published a new book that I like,” The New Rules of Lead Generation ,” highlighting the changes wrought by the internet and social media.

Startup 99

Startup Social Media SEM Advertising 99

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 6, 2016

Here is my summary of the seven most successful lead-generation vehicles he and I still recommend today, despite the popularity of viral marketing: Search-engine marketing. Email marketing. His professional background includes having held marketing-executive roles at big companies as well as startups.

Customer 60

Customer Custom Marketing Social Media 60

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

founders a cease and desist email demanding the removal of all CrunchBase content from their People+ app, on the grounds that People+ is “nothing more than a copycat app which “duplicates what CrunchBase offers in order to compete directly” . In an unsettling display of protectionism, AOL serves Prop Populi, Inc.

Technical Review 74

Technical Review Startup Software Review Google 74

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 15, 2010

I was with IBM in the early PC days when Bill worked with us to provide PC DOS and other software. Serious investors expect founders to have their homework done before the first interaction – documented executive summary, business plan, and financial model. Great entrepreneurs, like Bill Gates, are great at both. Investor negotiations.

Ideas 95

Ideas Entrepreneur Startup Technical Review 95

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

Spend the absolute minimum for what you need (equipment, software, and services) to keep your business running. All you need is a blog, Twitter, email, some business card stock, and a little creativity. In summary, watch your costs, trust your gut, and drive forward with all the passion in your dream. Think minimum spending.

Tips 96

Tips Startup Summary Entrepreneur 96

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2020

Bevy is Emerging as a Leader in Software for Building Virtual Communities?—?with So instead of having to use a CRM, and an email platform, a video-hosting tool, a chat function, and a video publishing platform like YouTube, you have one complete solution in one product.

Software 234

Software Startup Tool Platform 234

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2010

For example, if your startup is building a high-tech software product, a dream team of advisors would be a former CEO or high-level exec in another software company, a former software marketing executive, and a former financial executive.

Invest 50

Invest Technical Review Software Review High Tech 50

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Let’s assume you run a Customer Support software company. They don’t handle Twitter feedback, emails or IM. .&# If you follow that mantra I assure you it will lead to more positive results in whatever you’re doing. But how to apply “listening&# in a sales meeting? Where are your current pains?&#.

Sales 314

Sales Startup Venture Capital Customer 314

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 9, 2013

Connecting through Facebook or signing up through email, you arrive at one of the most simple and user-friendly interfaces. View clips, read the summary or bio, view some ratings, and watch a trailer once you found your movie or show. Just look up the name, show, or a person and all those categories are listed in thumbnail style.

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Screening Web Summary Sites 68

Frank Addante

JUNE 4, 2006

StrongMail Systems (Digital Messsaging Infrastructure Software) Status: VC-backed (Sequoia Capital, Globespan and Evercore) Lesson: Trust your gut. Wireless & Voice Application Software) Exit: technology acquired Lesson: Timing is critical. Off to the Races StrongMail is a digital messaging infrastructure software company.

Startup 40

Startup Venture Capital Email CTO Hire 40

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 8, 2015

They will partner with every producer of online video software. So if you clicked on the link above you’d find that they have summarized the video by creating still images of the video and a few GIFs (not pronounced like the peanut butter, no matter what he says ) and a summary of the story. In this case your email.

Company 150

Company Companies Startup Buzzfeed 150

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 22, 2010

Imagine if you had to release your software daily in order to keep your job or to have the traffic numbers you need to earn your paycheck. If you’ve got good ideas for a story – shoot it over to them in an email. Summary: Journalists are people. First, understand their deadlines. Be respectful.

Tips 307

Tips Startup Press Blogging 307

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 1, 2011

The video can be watched here , but there is a most excellent summary below provided by John Excley. For example, if you were to send someone 10 emails per day and that person never responds, Hashable would know the connection isn’t as strong as the numbers may indicate. The secret to the software sales process.

Google 302

Google Startup Advertising Acquisition 302

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

In order to improve the efficacy of my reports I often would write an “executive summary&# as the start that would have one paragraph describing the problem I was trying to solve, one paragraph talking through the options considered and one paragraph with my conclusion. We spend the previous 15 years with annual releases of bloatware.

Slides 346

Slides Software Review Blogging Venture Capital 346

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 5, 2010

In the era of Skype, web conferencing tools and collaboration software conventional wisdom says that distributed startup teams can be just as effective as those that are in person. The conversations bleed into the sales messages the next time, they wend their way into software designs and form the plan of attach against competition.

Technical Advisors 335

Technical Advisors Outsource Development Offshore Startup 335

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

The 30-minute interview of Jonah Peretti is here but my summary in the notes below. But I knew I had to look for investments in “software meets X (often known as Vertical Software solutions)” rather than necessarily horizontal enterprise software applications. Back then there were “email forwards.”

Buzzfeed 210

Buzzfeed Media Content News 210