InfoChachkie

JULY 14, 2009

Pop Quiz: Who was this person and what did they ultimately do with the cards dealt them? Hint: He was an entrepreneur. The same is true of entrepreneurs. These would-be entrepreneurs are best classified as Wantrepreneurs, as discussed in Entrepreneurial Enterviewing. Entrepreneur Does Not Equal Inventor.

Entrepreneur 153

Entrepreneur Ideas Writing Startup 153

InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Created by consultants to generate additional fees, such scores attempt to rate a company’s overall customer satisfaction. The higher your company’s NPS, allegedly the higher your customer satisfaction. A quick “No” is far more valuable to a busy entrepreneur than a nebulous NPS response of “five.”. Shots On Goal.

.Net 168

.Net Satisfaction Customer Custom 168

InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Created by consultants to generate additional fees, such scores attempt to rate a company’s overall customer satisfaction. The higher your company’s NPS, allegedly the higher your customer satisfaction. A quick “No” is far more valuable to a busy entrepreneur than a nebulous NPS response of “five.”. Shots On Goal.

.Net 182

.Net Satisfaction Entrepreneur Customer 182

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 17, 2015

For the elite startups and entrepreneurs who manage to attract the investor they dream of, and survive the term sheet negotiation, there is still one more hurdle before the money is in the bank. That might start with the CEO giving the investor pitch to the whole organization, and distributing the current business plan document to everyone.

Technical Review 108

Technical Review Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur 108

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2015

Social media is so pervasive in today’s world that every entrepreneur believes instinctively that they know how to use it for their startup. Many soon find that what you do in a personal context doesn’t necessarily translate to your business, and measuring business value is quite different from measuring personal satisfaction.

Social Media 108

Social Media Media Startup Tips 108

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Many entrepreneurs are so passionate about their new startup idea that they can’t believe any intelligent being, investor or customer wouldn’t react just as excitedly after a quick introduction. Personalize your message to match receiver background. Indeed, all entrepreneurs have to start at the beginning with passion for an idea.

Ideas 56

Ideas Study Entrepreneur Customer 56

InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

As discussed in Personal Pitch , entrepreneurs must cultivate the help of Donors during the early days of their adVenture. In most instances, the Donor’s compensation comes from the satisfaction of helping a fellow entrepreneur who is on the front end of her career. Give Your Donors Their Tax Deduction.

Entrepreneur 210

Entrepreneur Help Networking Startup 210

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Six months later, I had those three things, pitched the partners, and I was in there in July of 2013. What's the biggest lesson you've learned so far as an entrepreneur? I went from the first person, doing everything, to a few of you, and you're still doing everything, to now where we have managers of managers.

Startup 124

Startup Cornerstone OnDemand Software Review Woodland Hills 124

Steve Reich

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

A great entrepreneur and company who were just turned down at a notable LA VC firm. When a pitch fails, it’s tempting (and emotionally satisfying) to blame the audience. go in person. 4) Take satisfaction in the knowledge that even smart investors miss opportunities. Go In Person. What could go wrong?

Venture Capital 65

Venture Capital Google Satisfaction Ideas 65

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Trying to stack the deck probably won’t work, but some effort makes sense, since I have personally seen more than one deal fall apart due to key team members being totally out of sync. This meeting should include the CEO giving the investor pitch to the whole organization, and distributing the current business plan document to everyone.

Invest 59

Invest Startup Doc Slides 59

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Most of you business professionals that I know have at least thought about or talked about starting their own business, to get more control, make more money, or to get more satisfaction out of their life. The challenge is when and how to make the switch to the entrepreneur lifestyle. You must feel satisfaction.

Startup 114

Startup Tips Coach Satisfaction 114

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 3, 2015

As women overall, we all struggle with finding balance between work and personal life, whether that means single, married, or otherwise involved. I was extremely impressed with both of them because I remember being pitched CoolHaus as a product years ago and it’s awesome to see the success they’re having now. But I digress.

Conference 40

Conference Entertainment Startup Digital Hollywood 40

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 12, 2014

Entrepreneurs and business executives seem to be even more focused on their technology than the rest of us, and less inclined to listen to the voice of the customer, even if they remember to ask. This means meeting personally with real customers, in an environment friendly to them. business customers entrepreneur listening'

Customer 106

Customer Custom Entrepreneur Social Network 106

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Entrepreneurs and business executives seem to be even more focused on their technology than the rest of us, and less inclined to listen to the voice of the customer, even if they remember to ask. This means meeting personally with real customers, in an environment friendly to them. Observe customer body language, as well as words.

Customer 104

Customer Custom Product Social Network 104

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 29, 2020

Entrepreneurs and business executives seem to be even more focused on their technology than the rest of us, and less inclined to listen to the voice of the customer, even if they remember to ask. This means meeting personally with real customers, in an environment friendly to them. Observe customer body language, as well as words.

Customer 128

Customer Custom Activity Social Network 128

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 22, 2015

Entrepreneurs and business executives seem to be even more focused on their technology than the rest of us, and less inclined to listen to the voice of the customer, even if they remember to ask. This means meeting personally with real customers, in an environment friendly to them. Observe customer body language, as well as words.

Customer 104

Customer Custom Startup Social Network 104

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Image via Flickr by Side Wages Some entrepreneurs forget that they need an innovative business model along with an innovative solution to have a successful startup. In fact, both customers and investors often avoid the perceived high risk of innovative technology pitches. They provide a personal legacy, satisfaction and happiness.

Technical Review 60

Technical Review Startup Social Media Competition 60

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

The 11 Harsh Realities Of Being An Entrepreneur - OnStartups , November 1, 2010 There's always talk about the end game in the form of an acquisition, funding announcement, or eventual flame out. love to find great products and services made by entrepreneurs who are trying to change the world. This doesn’t make sense. Here they are: DO.

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Startup Product Technology 175

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Entrepreneurs and business executives seem to be even more focused on their technology than the rest of us, and less inclined to listen to the voice of the customer, even if they remember to ask. This means meeting personally with real customers, in an environment friendly to them. Observe customer body language, as well as words.

Customer 53

Customer Custom Social Network Study 53

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 10, 2022

As a long-time mentor and advisor to new business owners, I can attest to both the need for mentoring, and the satisfaction that comes from watching an aspiring but tentative entrepreneur grow into someone capable of changing the world. It’s a win-win situation for everyone in this new age of the entrepreneur.

Mentor 154

Mentor Entrepreneur Satisfaction Summary 154

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 3, 2017

As a long-time mentor and advisor to new business owners, I can attest to both the need for mentoring, and the satisfaction that comes from watching an aspiring but tentative entrepreneur grow into someone capable of changing the world. It’s a win-win situation for everyone in this new age of the entrepreneur.

Mentor 73

Mentor Entrepreneur Satisfaction Summary 73

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 7, 2019

Image via Flickr by World Economic Forum As a long-time mentor and advisor to new business owners, I can attest to both the need for mentoring, and the satisfaction that comes from watching an aspiring but tentative entrepreneur grow into someone capable of changing the world. Mentoring pitches turns students into communicators.

Mentor 88

Mentor Satisfaction Summary Entrepreneur 88