Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 27, 2013

I mostly like to have coverage in the tech press where most of my customers (entrepreneurs) and business partners (other VCs) are. And they have their own set of journals they read like Dan Primack’s column at Fortunate or PE Hub so I’d be a fool not to focus on both. Focus on Your Journalist Who is Likely Tech Savvy.

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Blogging Journal Press Startup 309

InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

As noted in this recent Wall Street Journal article, Google has begun requesting that merchants include rating and review data to ensure that the efficacy of their search results. The post Social Search – What Entrepreneur Needs To Know appeared first on John Greathouse.' Image: Wikipedia. Share and Enjoy.

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Entrepreneur Commerce Sites Social Network 210

Berkonomics

DECEMBER 12, 2013

Investors love it when entrepreneurs draw little or no money from their startups. That amount is almost always higher, much higher, than the amount budgeted for the entrepreneur. You could start by charging more for your executive salary, then paying out less in cash, accruing the rest into a payable amount due to the entrepreneur.

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Startup Journal Entrepreneur Email 240

socalTECH

JUNE 30, 2010

We saw that we had traction in the journalism and news organization marketplace, so we concentrated on that area. We've been in discussions with news organizations to use the platform, including with large organizations and journalism sites. Our go-to-market strategy is closer to Facebook. Good luck, and thanks for the interview!

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Journal USC News Startup 187

socalTECH

JUNE 14, 2010

Coffee chain Starbucks , the second home of startup entrepreneurs and frequent makeshift offices of many a startup or technology professional in town, is going to open up free Wi-Fi for its customers. Schultz made the announcement at the WIREDs Business Conference Disruptive by Design conference this morning.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 22, 2011

One of the most common questions that entrepreneurs who meet me for the first time like to ask is, “Do you miss being an entrepreneur? I thought I’d talk a bit about the differences I’ve experienced between being an entrepreneur & a VC – you know, from “both sides of the table.&#. On Being an Entrepreneur.

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InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

Peer Group – Meet with other emerging entrepreneurs who will help you objectively evaluate your experiences and provide relevant feedback regarding your successes and failures. Journal or Blog – Writing about your experiences will force you to be contemplative and thoughtful. The choice is yours. _.

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Startup Journal Writing Blogging 206

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

I recently got a phone call from an entrepreneur whom I respect and who runs a company that I hope will do great things one day. Entrepreneurs get so used to friends and family congratulating them on their press coverage that they forget sometimes that this isn’t real. Many entrepreneurs have a PR page in the PowerPoint deck.

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Venture Capital Press News Startup 291

InfoChachkie

JULY 15, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared in The Wall Street Journal . Sophisticated entrepreneurs understand that everything is easier at scale. At scale, entrepreneurs have the luxury of shifting their focus from survival to maximizing the return on their resources.

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RSS Journal Entrepreneur Advertising 206

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 27, 2011

I actually like finding entrepreneurs who are more circumspect, less braggadocios and generally more planned about their actions. Where Stealth is Bad – I do meet entrepreneurs who clearly fall on the other side of spectrum and are totally closed. That’s fine if entrepreneurs are your target market.

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Marketing Startup Press Technical Advisors 380

Berkonomics

MARCH 7, 2010

Purchase either for yourself or for an entrepreneur, board member or executive of a growing business. The workbook becomes a personal journal for entrepreneurs and executives to apply the lessons of BERKONOMICS for their own business enterprise, helping business-builders sharpen their message, create value and avoid pitfalls.

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eBook Journal Blogging Startup 159

InfoChachkie

DECEMBER 3, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared in The Wall Street Journal. Those who do not expect to immediately be paid a market rate for their "services" are the type of entrepreneurs we seek. These savvy entrepreneurs also know that significant wealth is created by exits and that W-2 income is for wage-slave suckers.

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Journal Capital Entrepreneur Marketing 231

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 25, 2014

But as I like to tell entrepreneurs, great PR could add $10 million to your valuation or increase your chances of closing a round 2x and either case is a reason to make sure you have good press. It’s much hard to get funded as a company nobody has heard of. So does the enemy who is fighting for the customer to choose another vendor.

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Press Google Course Writing 415

InfoChachkie

JUNE 3, 2013

Consistent with the statistics cited in Why Entrepreneurs Hate (Most) MBAs , the large majority of John and Kyle''s classmates accepted positions at investment banks and consulting firms upon graduation. Wow, we''ve heard about your newsletter, and it seems to be motivating and inspiring entrepreneurs around the country.

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Newsletter Startup Entrepreneur Writing 133

InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 7, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared in The Wall Street Journal. The good news for entrepreneurs is that there have never been more office space options for early stage companies. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! Many Sizes, Many Fits.

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Incubator Startup News Entrepreneur 238

socalTECH

MAY 7, 2010

However, it's a very large market--we peg it at around $11 billion a year, and some estimate it to be as big as $20 billion a year, including scientific journals, academic journals, scientific societies, and conferences. Tags: video youtube scientific scivee friedmann marc interview entrepreneur startup. READ MORE>>.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

I know you’re thinking that you have your head on straight but I promise you the experience of finding yourself in this maelstrom will leave any first time entrepreneur spinning. We then had a piece in Time Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Europe, we ran front cover of Tornado Insider (the top VC magazine in Europe at the time).

Startup 310

Startup Venture Capital Press Journal 310

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

This is the second article in a series on what it takes to be a great angel investor (and why this should matter to entrepreneurs). I like to invest where I have a personally strong connection with the entrepreneur and/or a strong intuition on the market from prior experience. Part 1 – Access to Great Deal Flow – is here.

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Invest Angel Web 2.0 SEO 288

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 6, 2014

A version of this article previously appeared in The Wall Street Journal. As I noted in this recent Wall Street Journal article , one of the classic mistakes rookie entrepreneurs make is protecting their IP too early. The money you pay your intellectual property (IP) lawyer should be judiciously spent.

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IP Patents Journal Equity 210

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 23, 2011

One of the most frequent questions entrepreneurs ask about when they raise a little bit of money or are getting close to launching their first product is whether they should hire a PR firm. The ability to get inches in major journals (NY Times, WSJ, The Economist) as well as your industry trade journals and tech blogs in invaluable.

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Startup Writing Press Blogging 349

InfoChachkie

JULY 21, 2016

A version of this article previously appeared in The Wall Street Journal. The reality television show Shark Tank makes for entertaining content but many of its underlying messages are potentially detrimental to tech entrepreneurs. Experienced entrepreneurs have no issues parsing where reality stops and entertainment begins.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur Entertainment Technical Review Ideas 100

Berkonomics

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Investors love it when entrepreneurs draw little or no money from their startups. That amount is almost always higher, much higher, than the amount budgeted for the entrepreneur. Or you could voluntarily convert the loan into stock with a single journal entry and a stock certificate. What are you worth to the business?

Equity 156

Equity Journal Startup Email 156

InfoChachkie

JULY 15, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared in The Wall Street Journal . Sophisticated entrepreneurs understand that everything is easier at scale. At scale, entrepreneurs have the luxury of shifting their focus from survival to maximizing the return on their resources.

Journal 147

Journal Entrepreneur Advertising Resource 147

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Not just degrees, but loading up on books, business journals, and blogs that your top executive favors. entrepreneur startup Harvey Mackay employee business' Educate yourself one notch up. Study the resumes of managers on the next level and do your best to match or even surpass their career credentials. Pay attention to your image.

Startup 103

Startup Entrepreneur Journal Outsource 103

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

The Top GLASS focused entrepreneurs in the world. Amir Efrati, Writer, Wallstreet Journal. Industry Experts from Mobile weighing in and interpreting how to Design, Build, and Monetize for success. A Few of Their Confirmed Speakers: Ajay Chopra, General Partner, Trinity Ventures. Alex Gourley, Founder, BitGym.

Conference 111

Conference Journal Capital Google 111

InfoChachkie

JUNE 15, 2015

A version of this article previously appeared in the Wall Street Journal. Effective entrepreneurs reject dogmatism and embrace doubt. Wily entrepreneurs proactively mitigate this perilous tendency in a variety of ways, including: Embrace Your Bias – As with any recovery program, the first step is to admit you have a problem.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur Pricing Course Journal 100

InfoChachkie

DECEMBER 9, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared on The Wall Street Journal. At Rincon Venture Partners , we have invested in several female entrepreneurs(so far), including Tracy DiNunzio, Founder and CEO of Tradesy. which serves to further diminish the perceived number of accomplished women entrepreneurs. What Gives?

Customer 185

Customer Custom Study Metrics 185

Xconomy

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

When those investors do open their wallets, they’re shunning risky investments in favor of what the Wall Street Journal called “the upper echelon of highly valued startups” such as Airbnb and WeWork. Where does that tightfistedness leave cash-starved entrepreneurs?

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Angel Entrepreneur Journal Venture Capital 66

InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

A version of this article previously appeared in The Wall Street Journal. The same factors that led to the effectiveness of the OGWT are relevant to an entrepreneur''s assessment potential Advisors. During the early part of the 20 th century, New York City’s Tin Pan Alley was the epicenter of American popular music.

Startup 208

Startup Journal Course Equity 208

InfoChachkie

AUGUST 11, 2014

A version of this article previously appeared in The Wall Street Journal. To be successful, the sales-oriented entrepreneur''s drive to satisfy the markets needs is ideally counterbalanced by an engineer''s urge to ensure that the companys marketing messages accurately reflect the companys underlying capabilities.

Startup 257

Startup Santa Barbara Competition Journal 257

InfoChachkie

MAY 5, 2016

When I published This Remote Working Experiment Failed And Succeeded on the Wall Street Journal last year, I had no idea it would generate so much social media attention. Dan Engel, Co-Founder and former CEO of FastSpring, is a highly successful serial entrepreneur. FastSpring. Image credit: John Zich/Bloomberg News. Share and Enjoy.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur Santa Barbara Email Outsource Development 100

L.A. Business Journal

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Growing up the son of a prominent local veterinarian, entrepreneur Brandon Werber never thought he would have to search for a vet for his two French bulldogs.

Platform 264

Platform Entrepreneur 264

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 10, 2014

The Los Angeles Business Journal recently reported data compiled by SoCalTech.com showing that “L.A. According to the Wall Street Journal , these included Ooma founder Andrew Frame purchasing in Bel Air, and Facebook head of market development Matt Jacobson buying in Manhattan Beach. percent higher than those of last year.

Entertainment 108

Entertainment Santa Monica Journal Belkin 108

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 30, 2018

Josh is a fourth generation entrepreneur that helps people get what they want from their businesses. Fastest Growing Company and a Los Angeles Business Journal Best Place to Work.

Santa Monica 100

Santa Monica Journal Los Angeles Tool 100

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 26, 2013

Understanding “The Funding Angle” I sit at enough board meetings to hear conflicting advice given to entrepreneurs about how to handle PR and announcements at startups. I think many board members (including VCs) were trained 10+ years ago when life was very different and their advice often comes from an outdated lens.

Startup 355

Startup Funding News Press 355

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 2, 2021

In that context, I came across an old study of 27 startups featured in Inc’s annual “Anatomies of a Start-up,” done for “The Journal of Business Venturing,” and published by George Gendron in Inc Magazine. Effective entrepreneurs are always open to learning, no matter what their prior experience.

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Startup Study Journal Sample 170

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

In fact, I often have to tell aspiring entrepreneurs that their inventions have zero value, at least not until they are put in the context of a business plan, with qualified people committed to executing the plan. Test your idea with experts, scientific journals, and trade publications. Early-stage ideas fall in the same category.

Technical Review 156

Technical Review Funding Patents Ideas 156