Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2015

The visibility of Google, Facebook and a few others continues to propagate the myth that the ultimate objective of every entrepreneur should be to take their startups public via an initial public offering at the earliest opportunity. Facebook, for example, ended up raising almost $16 billion through its IPO.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2021

Almost every entrepreneur and new business owner I mentor is certain that his/her idea has a very high probability of success, and all find it hard to believe that ninety percent of startups ultimately fail. For example, I believe Bill Gates would have failed without his partners Steve Ballmer and Paul Allen.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Entrepreneurs provide leadership to their startup. The servant leader serves the people they lead through mentoring, direct assistance, listening, and acting on their employees input. The servant leader serves the people they lead through mentoring, direct assistance, listening, and acting on their employees input.

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APRIL 12, 2013

There''s been a lot of activity over the past two years in the Southern California accelerator/incubator market, with numerous groups (Amplify, EvoNexus, K5, LaunchpadLA, MediaCamp, Science, StartEngine, and many, many others) looking to help entrepreneurs start and fund their companies. But, how successful have they been? Science Inc.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 2, 2021

Are you often frustrated that people reporting to you, or key peers, seem to dodge accountability for their actions? For example, a couple of years ago, Starbucks' chief executive officer, Kevin R. It is best taught by example, by individuals and leaders within teams who practice the strategies outlined here.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2022

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. His checklists cover everything from building a vision, to consistently delivering results, for entrepreneurs up to mature business executives. I wish it was that easy.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 22, 2022

I urge you to force yourself to be a regular new learner, by tackling new problems, listening to expert mentors, and finding time for leadership books. Don’t be afraid to ask peers and friends for feedback and progress reports. Soon they find themselves more confident in building and leading a team in their own business or career.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Every entrepreneur and business executive I know wants to emulate that boss, but most can’t even describe the attributes required. In my opinion, great examples in today’s entrepreneur world include Elon Musk (Tesla), Jeff Bezos (Amazon), and Richard Branson (Virgin Group). Encourage employees to move on to new opportunities.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2023

As an investor and advisor to entrepreneurs, I see accountability, or lack of it, as an override to even the best idea. For example, quite a while back I found some great guidance to the how, why, and who of accountability in the “ QBQ Workbook ,” by John G. Miller and Kristin E. The Question Behind The Question.” Very refreshing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

As a business advisor, I meet many business professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs who are anxious to be their own boss , or have an innovative idea to start or acquire a new business. Assess who you can get for value and mentoring. He also still gets excited to donate one percent of sales to environmental groups around the world.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2016

Most aspiring entrepreneurs look to their alma mater, or any university, as a source of classes that can help them, but neglect to think outside the box or take advantage of all the other resources to be found there. Visit the university library for access to otherwise costly business reports.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 7, 2015

Almost every entrepreneur needs to improve their skills in this area, so I did some research on the basics. For example, non-computer types should consider delegating their social media, website, and SEO activities. Finally, every entrepreneur needs to set aside their fear of delegating. Pick the best person to delegate to.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 14, 2022

Almost every entrepreneur needs to improve their skills in this area, so I did some research on the basics. For example, non-computer types should consider delegating their social media, website, and SEO activities. Finally, every entrepreneur needs to set aside their fear of delegating. Pick the best person to delegate to.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 15, 2014

I then got my MBA at University of Chicago so I secretly pull for local entrepreneurs as long as they don’t make me visit in the Winter any more. For example, Lookout is a mobile security company that was founded by three talented graduates of USC. Local mentors matter. Locally we call it “the Snapchat effect.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 3, 2023

One of the reasons that now is the time to be an entrepreneur is the explosion of startup assistance organizations, usually called incubators or accelerators. Mentoring and technical assistance from volunteer or paid experts. Direct seed funding, for a share of the equity, and introductions to investors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 14, 2013

Entrepreneurs provide leadership to their startup. The servant leader serves the people they lead through mentoring, direct assistance, listening, and acting on their employees input. The servant leader serves the people they lead through mentoring, direct assistance, listening, and acting on their employees input.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

As an investor and advisor to entrepreneurs, I see accountability, or lack of it, as an override to even the best idea. For example, quite a while back I found some great guidance to the how, why, and who of accountability in the “ QBQ Workbook ,” by John G. Miller and Kristin E. The Question Behind The Question.” Very refreshing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2016

The job of chief financial officer (CFO) may sound like a nightmare assignment to technical entrepreneurs, but the tasks and skills required are key to every new venture. Twitter and GrubHub are just a couple of examples where CFOs have been asked to absorb COO responsibilities in the last couple of years.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

We have significant VC commitments (listed below) – every entering company will get $50,000 in funding, mentorship from top VCs and successful entrepreneurs plus free office space. Report Card. One senior mentor to Launchpad LA recently said, “I got more out of Launchpad LA than I even put in. For the past 2.5

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

One of the reasons that now is the time to be an entrepreneur is the explosion of startup assistance organizations, usually called incubators or accelerators. Mentoring and technical assistance from volunteer or paid experts. Direct seed funding, for a share of the equity, and introductions to investors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2018

One of the lessons I have learned over the years as a business executive, and now as a mentor to entrepreneurs, is that if you really want employees who enthusiastically take ownership of their work, you have to start treating them like owners, not renters. They show up every day, keep a low profile, and collect a paycheck.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 9, 2021

If you are a new business owner or entrepreneur, you are likely to be creative and willing to take a risk , and you probably assume that most potential team members have the same mindset. Recent articles report that companies where everyone is focused on the big picture can increase their returns by up to 400 percent.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2012

Almost every entrepreneur needs to improve their skills in this area, so I did some research in the basic principles. For example, non-computer types should consider delegating their social media, website, and SEO activities. Finally, every entrepreneur needs to set aside their fear of delegating. Listen and observe.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 15, 2010

Entrepreneurs provide leadership to their startup. The servant leader serves the people they lead through mentoring, direct assistance, listening, and acting on their employees input. The servant leader serves the people they lead through mentoring, direct assistance, listening, and acting on their employees input.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 29, 2018

Entrepreneurs provide leadership to their startup. The servant leader serves the people they lead through mentoring, direct assistance, listening, and acting on their employees input. The servant leader serves the people they lead through mentoring, direct assistance, listening, and acting on their employees input.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 23, 2018

Many entrepreneurs and small businesses I know are struggling with business-threatening issues, but are reluctant to seek any assistance. I will paraphrase here the steps she recommends, using my own experience as a business advisor to set the context and examples: The advisor needs to know that you might need help.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

Most surprisingly, according to a report from the Kauffman Foundation , the highest rate of entrepreneurship in America has already shifted to the 55–64 age group, with people over 55 almost twice as likely to found successful companies than those between 20 and 34. They know how to arbitrate immature tantrums, and lead by example.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 26, 2016

Entrepreneurs provide leadership to their startup. The servant leader serves the people they lead through mentoring, direct assistance, listening, and acting on their employees input. The servant leader serves the people they lead through mentoring, direct assistance, listening, and acting on their employees input.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. His checklists cover everything from building a vision, to consistently delivering results, for entrepreneurs up to mature business executives. I wish it was that easy.

Technology 86

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 18, 2019

Almost every entrepreneur needs to improve their skills in this area, so I did some research on the basics. For example, non-computer types should consider delegating their social media, website, and SEO activities. Finally, every entrepreneur needs to set aside their fear of delegating. Pick the best person to delegate to.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

As a self-made entrepreneur and former chairman of Diamond Resorts International, he asserts that the five biggest companies by market value today, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple, aren’t really tech, but hospitality companies. I just finished a new book by Stephen J. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 10/22/2018.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

As an investor and advisor to entrepreneurs, I see accountability, or lack of it, as an override to even the best idea. For example, I found some great guidance to the how, why, and who of accountability in the “ QBQ Workbook ,” by John G. It’s not baked into our DNA, and there are many resources available to direct improvement.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2015

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. His checklists cover everything from building a vision, to consistently delivering results, for entrepreneurs up to mature business executives. I wish it was that easy.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

It’s even more exciting when you can report an exit of a company that is a major win. My partner & mentor Yves Sisteron ( You can get to know Yves in this YouTube video ) has been active at HDI for years (as has our CFO, Dana Kibler ). Women Entrepreneurs. ” Let me explain all three.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 25, 2016

In case you don’t understand the urgency, just be aware that according to a recent Forrester report , nearly 95 percent of your competitors are saying that providing a good customer experience is their top strategic priority. The bar is being raised, so every entrepreneur needs new initiatives just to stay in the ballgame.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2010

Almost every entrepreneur needs to improve their skills in this area, so I did some research in the basic principles. For example, non-computer types should consider delegating their social media, website, and SEO activities. Tags: entrepreneur startup delegate authority business. Pick the best person to delegate to.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 16, 2016

As an investor and advisor to entrepreneurs, I see accountability, or lack of it, as an override to even the best idea. For example, I found some great guidance to the how, why, and who of accountability in the newly released “ QBQ Workbook ,” by John G. Miller and Kristin E. The Question Behind The Question.” Very refreshing.

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