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Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021
Obviously this definition is generic, so my first recommendation is that you take the lead in defining traction metrics for your startup, and then selling your results convincingly to investors. Signed contracts with big name customers, like IBM, AT&T, or Wal-Mart, is a strong indication of traction.
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. I once met with an entrepreneur who had developed a new algae strain to cure world hunger and make him rich.
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SoCal CTO
MARCH 9, 2007
skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Friday, March 9, 2007 Map of VC Investments Found this Map of 2006 VC Investments post. Product Manager Entrepreneur Mark Geller SEO for Startups Startup Version 1.0 Some very interesting graphics including this heat map: Very cool visualization tool! in Computer Science.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 27, 2018
I will suggest to you as a business owner and entrepreneur that focus on certain key behaviors will drive innovation without waiting for the next competitive crisis: Be outspoken in communicating proactive required change. IBM, for example, regularly buys about a dozen companies a year to supercharge their own innovation efforts.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 22, 2010
In fact, a business plan is needed more by you than investors, as the blueprint for your company, team communication, and progress metrics. Things that make it investment-grade for outside investors will also benefit you, since you are the ultimate investor. Investors invest in people - not just ideas. Executive team.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 13, 2012
In fact, a business plan is needed more by you than investors, as the blueprint for your company, team communication, and progress metrics. Things that make it investment-grade for outside investors will also benefit you, since you are the ultimate investor. Investors invest in people - not just ideas. Executive team.
SoCal CTO
MARCH 20, 2007
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