Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

It seems that most of you entrepreneurs I meet in my role as business advisor are convinced that starting a new business requires equity investors, exponential growth, and a plan to go public via IPO. Personal income is related to operations versus equity. With major investors, your equity and return is diluted and delayed.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 12, 2021

If you don’t have a clear idea of why you are there, anything you measure will be useless. He suggests you begin with the “big three” business objectives of higher revenue, reduced costs, and improved customer satisfaction. Measure to see if you have an increase in revenue, a lowering of costs, and improvement in customer satisfaction.

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Social Media Media Metrics Satisfaction 127

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 30, 2023

There are many levels of innovation that go beyond copying someone else’s idea, but stop short of pushing the leading edge (bleeding edge). Or you may decide that your dream was not really the great idea that you thought it was. Timing is critical, as well as focus on marketing and customer satisfaction.

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Social Media Study Research Satisfaction 92

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 8, 2022

Your great idea for the next Facebook may make you wealthy, but it probably won’t help the hungry. You have very little money, and you don’t want to give away your equity. Giving equity is realistic, but base it on contribution and role, with vesting after time and milestones. Otherwise exit and startup with another idea.

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Startup USC Entrepreneur Statistics 130

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 31, 2022

In the idea stage, get customers involved with an engaging contest. Offer equity in future projects to people outside your business. Establish vehicles, like a formal customer satisfaction program, to recognize and reward staff and customers for sharing what they can do to help you. Shared ideas and rewards (open innovation).

Organization 126

Organization Social Media Examples Customer 126

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2020

There are many levels of innovation that go beyond copying someone else’s idea, but stop short of pushing the leading edge (bleeding edge). Or you may decide that your dream was not really the great idea that you thought it was. Timing is critical, as well as focus on marketing and customer satisfaction.

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Startup Social Media Study Research 157

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

McGinnis, a well-known venture capitalist and private equity investor. I see no reason not to balance these frustrations with the satisfaction of more conventional work accomplishments and the people relationships we all need to thrive. Make sure you have the right idea before risking all.

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Startup Entrepreneur Satisfaction News 128

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 24, 2021

Use this opportunity to validate their satisfaction and support for your company and your solution. Since investors tend to invest in people, more than the idea, the personnel review is normally the highest priority item. Startup equity investments imply a long-term business relationship, lasting an average of five years.

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Technical Review Startup Satisfaction Invest 151

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 21, 2015

In fact, perhaps the most important model, equity crowdfunding for non-accredited investors, is still not legal in the U.S., The crowd gets the satisfaction of helping, with minimal risk, and no expectation of any high return. Startup equity model. In Europe, other investors can buy equity, with platforms such as Seedrs.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 16, 2015

That’s why all those so-called million dollar ideas I hear about as an investor don’t get me excited, and entrepreneurs find that working twenty hours a day often generates nothing more than sweat, instead of the desired sweat equity. There are no “can’t fail” shortcuts or “get rich quick” scenarios.

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Satisfaction Entrepreneur Customer Custom 101

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 9, 2019

If you don’t have a clear idea of why you are there, anything you measure will be useless. He suggests you begin with the “big three” business objectives of higher revenue, reduced costs, and improved customer satisfaction. Measure to see if you have an increase in revenue, a lowering of costs, and improvement in customer satisfaction.

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Social Media Media Metrics Satisfaction 98

socalTECH

AUGUST 6, 2019

Ian Chen: In my previous life, I was working in private equity in LA. When we first started, we had the same idea many other startups had, including one that had raised money from Mark Cuban on Shark Tank. When we started the app about six years ago, that was the idea an vision. Ian Chen: It's completely different.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

The newest equity model was passed into law in early 2012 via the JOBS Act , and still has no scheduled date for availability in the USA, waiting for the rules to be defined by the SEC: Startup equity crowd funding. Ideas crowd sourcing. Sites like IdeaBounty get your ideas off the shelf, and give you the wisdom of the crowds.

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Funding Satisfaction Sites Outsource Development 99

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 10, 2019

Your great idea for the next Facebook may make you wealthy, but it probably won’t help the hungry. You have very little money, and you don’t want to give away your equity. Giving equity is realistic, but base it on contribution and role, with vesting after time and milestones. Otherwise exit and startup with another idea.

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Startup USC Entrepreneur Statistics 97

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2016

That’s why all those so-called million dollar ideas I hear about as an investor don’t get me excited, and entrepreneurs find that working twenty hours a day often generates nothing more than sweat, instead of the desired sweat equity. There are no “can’t fail” shortcuts or “get rich quick” scenarios.

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Satisfaction Startup Customer Custom 61

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 15, 2014

I’ve always wondered who started the urban myth that the best way to start a company is to come up with a great idea, and then find some professional investors to give you a pot of money to build a company. Even a small investor in the early days will take a large equity percentage, due to that pesky valuation challenge.

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Startup Entrepreneur Satisfaction Legalzoom 110

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2012

The newest model was passed into law recently via the JOBS Act , and won’t even be available until the end of this year or maybe mid-2013 in the USA, while waiting for the rules to be finalized: Startup equity crowd funding. Ideas crowd sourcing. This is not a get-rich-quick vehicle for consumers. Rewards-based crowd funding.

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Funding Satisfaction Sites Outsource Development 96

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 28, 2013

I’ve always wondered who started the urban myth that the best way to start a company is to come up with a great idea, and then find some professional investors to give you a pot of money to build a company. Even a small investor in the early days will take a large equity percentage, due to that pesky valuation challenge.

Startup 105

Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur Legalzoom 105

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 12, 2017

If you don’t have a clear idea of why you are there, anything you measure will be useless. He suggests you begin with the “big three” business objectives of higher revenue, reduced costs, and improved customer satisfaction. Measure to see if you have an increase in revenue, a lowering of costs, and improvement in customer satisfaction.

Social Media 69

Social Media Media Metrics Satisfaction 69

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

There are many levels of innovation that go beyond copying someone else’s idea, but stop short of pushing the leading edge (bleeding edge). Or you may decide that your dream was not really the great idea that you thought it was. Timing is critical, as well as focus on marketing and customer satisfaction.

Startup 65

Startup Social Media Study Research 65

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2019

In the idea stage, get customers involved with an engaging contest. Offer equity in future projects to people outside your business. Establish vehicles, like a formal customer satisfaction program, to recognize and reward staff and customers for sharing what they can do to help you. Shared ideas and rewards (open innovation).

Organization 52

Organization Social Media Examples Customer 52

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Your great idea for the next Facebook may make you wealthy, but it probably won’t help the hungry. You have very little money, and you don’t want to give away your equity. Giving equity is realistic, but base it on contribution and role, with vesting after time and milestones. Otherwise exit and startup with another idea.

Entrepreneur 107

Entrepreneur Statistics Equity Satisfaction 107

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2014

There are many levels of innovation that go beyond copying someone else’s idea, but stop short of pushing the bleeding edge. Or you may decide that your dream was not really the great idea that you thought it was. Most equity investors tend to avoid truly disruptive technology startups, since they take longer and more money to scale.

Technology 103

Technology Entrepreneur Study Research 103

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 5, 2013

If you don’t have a clear idea of why you are there, anything you measure will be useless. He suggests you begin with the “big three” business objectives of higher revenue, reduced costs, and improved customer satisfaction. Measure to see if you have an increase in revenue, a lowering of costs, and improvement in customer satisfaction.

Social Media 102

Social Media Media Entrepreneur Metrics 102

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2015

In the idea stage, get customers involved with an engaging contest. Offer equity in future projects to people outside your business. Establish vehicles, like a formal customer satisfaction program, to recognize and reward staff and customers for sharing what they can do to help you. Shared ideas and rewards (open innovation).

Startup 99

Startup Organization Social Media Customer 99

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 17, 2015

Use this opportunity to validate their satisfaction and support for your company and your solution. Since investors tend to invest in people, more than the idea, the personnel review is normally the highest priority item. Startup equity investments imply a long-term business relationship, lasting an average of five years.

Technical Review 108

Technical Review Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur 108

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

accelerator--which only inspired him to keep working on making his startup a reality and go from just an idea, to a real company. The idea for FloQast really came from the experience we had in that department, which grew to about 50 people. We would have been able to been more effective, and retained a greater percentage of equity.

Startup 124

Startup Cornerstone OnDemand Software Review Woodland Hills 124

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2017

Your great idea for the next Facebook may make you wealthy, but it probably won’t help the hungry. You have very little money, and you don’t want to give away your equity. Giving equity is realistic, but base it on contribution and role, with vesting after time and milestones. Otherwise exit and startup with another idea.

Entrepreneur 57

Entrepreneur USC Statistics Equity 57

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

In the idea stage, get customers involved with an engaging contest. Offer equity in future projects to people outside your business. Establish vehicles, like a formal customer satisfaction program, to recognize and reward staff and customers for sharing what they can do to help you. Shared ideas and rewards (open innovation).

Organization 57

Organization Social Media Customer Custom 57

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 26, 2012

If you don’t have a clear idea of why you are there, anything you measure will be useless. He suggests you begin with the “big three” business objectives of higher revenue, reduced costs, and improved customer satisfaction. Measure to see if you have an increase in revenue, a lowering of costs, and improvement in customer satisfaction.

Social Media 98

Social Media Metrics Media Startup 98

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 13, 2014

In the idea stage, get customers involved with an engaging contest. Offer equity in future projects to people outside your business. Establish vehicles, like a formal customer satisfaction program, to recognize and reward staff and customers for sharing what they can do to help you. Shared ideas and rewards (open innovation).

Organization 93

Organization Social Media Customer Custom 93

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 21, 2016

There are many levels of innovation that go beyond copying someone else’s idea, but stop short of pushing the leading edge (bleeding edge). Or you may decide that your dream was not really the great idea that you thought it was. Timing is critical, as well as focus on marketing and customer satisfaction.

Technology 57

Technology Startup Study Research 57

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 19, 2013

Your great idea for the next Facebook may make you wealthy, but it probably won’t help the hungry. You have very little money, and you don’t want to give away your equity. Giving equity is realistic, but base it on contribution and role, with vesting after time and milestones. Otherwise exit and startup with another idea.

Startup 98

Startup Entrepreneur Statistics Equity 98

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 15, 2016

McGinnis, a well-known venture capitalist and private equity investor. I see no reason not to balance these frustrations with the satisfaction of more conventional work accomplishments and the people relationships we all need to thrive. Make sure you have the right idea before risking all.

Entrepreneur 63

Entrepreneur Startup Satisfaction News 63

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 20, 2014

It sounded to investors like me that they felt a funding entitlement for their startup idea. Make sure they understand the sense of urgency to address customer satisfaction and market needs. “I Every company needs to promote equity among all employee levels, and relate benefit levels to profit levels. It’s bad news either way.

Startup 96

Startup Entrepreneur Satisfaction Customer 96

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 11, 2010

If you don’t have a clear idea of why you are there, anything you measure will be useless. He suggests you begin with the “big three” business objectives of higher revenue, reduced costs, and improved customer satisfaction. Measure to see if you have an increase in revenue, a lowering of costs, and improvement in customer satisfaction.

Social Media 84

Social Media Metrics Media Satisfaction 84

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Of course, the right ones cost may you equity, but a small percentage of a big business is worth far more to you than a large chunk of nothing. If you’re teaming with people who are smarter than you, you should be frequently surprised with their new ideas and solutions. It’s your success and satisfaction that’s really at stake.

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