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Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 12, 2021
Getting customer attention often takes more innovation today than solving the tough technical problems. As a business adviser, I still see too many new venture founders who skimp on their marketing focus, or start too late. Network with local organizations and industry groups. Use social media for marketing, not just feedback.
Both Sides of the Table
JULY 23, 2013
I have long advised startup companies that if you don’t control your messaging somebody else will and your potential customers will form impressions of you shaped by somebody else or by nobody at all. I was 23 and had been programming computers, designing computer networks and selling software for 10 years. ” F**k.
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Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 12, 2010
Many believe that entrepreneurs are born, not made. While I agree that successful company builders usually have a natural inclination to be entrepreneurs, a good education helps polish that apple. We can all point to examples of successful entrepreneurs who dropped out of college, but still went on to make a big impact.
Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 5, 2014
But as I rose in my career (and post MBA) I moved into a role in which I was to advise board-level executives on topics where I was expected to rapidly become an expert. Some areas were easy because they were technical and the answer was knowable or estimate-able. And I encourage entrepreneurs to triangulate as well.
Tech Zulu Event
MAY 10, 2012
Here are just a few: Nolan Bushnell , a seasoned entrepreneur who founded both Atari, Inc. Anthony Batt , president of Katalyst Networks and founder of BUZZmedia. Co-Founder and Chief Game Designer of Anti-Aging GamesNolan is a seasoned entrepreneur who founded both Atari, Inc and the Chuck E. 12pm: BODY. Interview).
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