Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 3, 2013

He believes that one of the financial metrics taught at business schools and reinforced by Wall Street has accelerated offshoring of industries. ” Money is not debt or equity but a “license to use their capital.” We also spoke about technology systems in the perspective of global competition.

Venture Capital 403

Venture Capital Education Offshore Outsource Development 403

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 5, 2013

But very few are talking about how to measure your results, and the right metrics for optimizing your marketing environment. Jim Sterne, who has written many books on Internet advertising, marketing, and customer service, tackled this complex world of social media metrics in his book titled " Social Media Metrics."

Social Media 102

Social Media Media Entrepreneur Metrics 102

SoCal CTO

APRIL 28, 2014

Provide the metrics you are trying to achieve. Developers like to do things their way even when it doesn’t meet the needs of the business. As a founder, you do need to be telling the developers what the business and product goals are. However, yes, there are a lot of developers who will take a myopic via of how to solve particular problems.

Develop 280

Develop Development CTO Coach CTO Hire 280

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 9, 2019

But very few are talking about how to measure your results and return on investment (ROI), and the right metrics for optimizing your marketing environment. Measuring message delivery in social media is a lot like measuring it in classic advertising, so classic metrics apply. Get attention and reach your audience.

Social Media 98

Social Media Media Metrics Satisfaction 98

SoCal CTO

MARCH 4, 2010

CTO Founder – Direct responsibility for technical direction and development, sometimes operations, implies greater authority on product and company direction and higher equity position. see When to Use Facebook Connect – Twitter Oauth – Google Friend Connect for Authentication?

Technical Review 170

Technical Review Technical Advisors CTO Coach Startup 170

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 27, 2023

He speaks from a wealth of personal experience in private equity, as well as top executive positions at American Express, Sears, and Citigroup. Focus on two or three pertinent metrics in any situation. Unbundle projects into smaller elements, and personalize the top couple of metrics for each team. by Steven D.

Customer 140

Customer Custom Social Media Metrics 140

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

As you may have seen on the Shark Tank TV show, offering a tiny equity amount for a large investment will not endear you to investors. They need to believe your valuation, based on current revenue and intellectual property, and feel the equity offered gives them a real return for the risk. Emphasize the value and skills of your team.

Ideas 140

Ideas Entrepreneur Equity Resource 140

Berkonomics

JANUARY 16, 2014

Example: salary, equity, joint venture, etc… Can the business afford it? Clarify operation responsibilities and metrics used to measure performance. Example: cash, assets, equipment, connections… Regardless of what it is, a partner’s contribution needs to increase the value of the business. Define each partner’s title and position.

Technical Review 204

Technical Review Startup Examples Metrics 204

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2020

He speaks from a wealth of personal experience in private equity, as well as top executive positions at American Express, Sears, and Citigroup. Focus on two or three pertinent metrics in any situation. Unbundle projects into smaller elements, and personalize the top couple of metrics for each team. by Steven D.

Social Media 128

Social Media Metrics Customer Custom 128

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2020

Most equity investors tend to avoid truly disruptive technology startups, since they take longer and more money to scale. The auto industry and others have used this model for generations, so business processes and metrics for innovation are well documented. Imitation with continuous innovation predictably drives progress.

Startup 157

Startup Social Media Study Research 157

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 19, 2011

In a world where it’s easier to judge the immediate value of a business, I know that metrics like “time on site&# matter. Brands who build pages there are not building equity in the open Internet, they’re building it in today’s walled garden. Get people to your website and never let them leave. Not so open.

Social Media 274

Social Media Google Media Startup 274

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 27, 2013

You may know how much to pay in cash or equity for your new VP Engineering. By being so metrics driven we can have a lot more quantifiable and objective discussions at board meetings and at mid-point reviews. . Always seek input. You may have an opinion on your market-entry strategy for Europe. Further Reading.

Tips 365

Tips Email Venture Capital CTO Coach 365

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 3, 2021

To keep you on a positive track with potential investors, I recommend the following logic principles, to balance your passion in presenting your vision of a new business: Make sure your plan includes some business metrics. Equity investors realize that they won’t see any real return until an exit occurs, such as a sale, merger, or IPO.

Entrepreneur 162

Entrepreneur Social Media Examples Metrics 162

socalTECH

DECEMBER 11, 2017

We sold that to a very large private equity company. You have to make sure your cost of acquisition, retention rates, and conversion metrics are all in place. Scott Cannon: I had to go back, and really get operating metrics in place to know how to look at the business. Scott Cannon: I ran an international logistics company, MNX.

Startup 174

Startup Metrics Customer Custom 174

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 21, 2021

Of course, that means a mindset willing to give up much more equity, and taking on a whole new level of risk. Explosive growth to an enterprise normally requires a scalable sales model, a well-documented process with incentives, training, and metrics for tracking and management. Switch your focus from product development to sales.

Startup 151

Startup Course Sales Entrepreneur 151

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 12, 2017

But very few are talking about how to measure your results and return on investment (ROI), and the right metrics for optimizing your marketing environment. Measuring message delivery in social media is a lot like measuring it in classic advertising, so classic metrics apply. Get attention and reach your audience.

Social Media 69

Social Media Media Metrics Satisfaction 69

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2021

Simple metrics and your personal knowledge of the industry can’t keep up with all the relevant competitive forces. That means that many companies are now forgoing the rush to go public (IPO), in favor of major equity investments from specialized venture capital funds, such as Japan’s SoftBank. You need to be part of a larger ecosystem.

Competition 142

Competition Software Review Social Media Customer 142

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

He speaks from a wealth of personal experience in private equity, as well as top executive positions at American Express, Sears, and Citigroup. Focus on two or three pertinent metrics in any situation. Unbundle projects into smaller elements, and personalize the top couple of metrics for each team. by Steven D.

Social Media 99

Social Media Metrics Customer Custom 99

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2018

He speaks from a wealth of personal experience in private equity, as well as top executive positions at American Express, Sears, and Citigroup. Focus on two or three pertinent metrics in any situation. Unbundle projects into smaller elements, and personalize the top couple of metrics for each team. by Steven D.

Social Media 96

Social Media Metrics Customer Custom 96

Tech Coast Venture Network

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Design the Job – Include reporting relationships, authority, responsibilities, and performance metrics. Two Basic Colors – Debt (borrow) and Equity (buy). Hire the Right Team – Not just on qualifications, but personality and team chemistry.

Design 100

Design Resource Metrics Patents 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2011

In fact, a business plan is needed more by you than investors, as the blueprint for your company, team communication, and progress metrics. Quantify existing skin-in-the-game, by insiders and outsiders, including sweat equity and capital. Financial forecast and metrics. Include a current valuation estimate.

Competition 116

Competition Metrics Startup Sales 116

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 16, 2018

We focus very much on finding employees who are a cultural fit and we share equity when appropriate. Semick: We’re a very metrics driven company, and we have been from the beginning. Metrics related to customer acquisition, lifetime value and churn.

Venture Capital 115

Venture Capital Entrepreneur Santa Barbara SaaS 115

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. Quantify existing skin-in-the-game, by insiders and outsiders, including sweat equity and capital. Financial forecast and metrics. Include a current valuation estimate.

Competition 113

Competition Metrics Startup Invest 113

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2014

Most equity investors tend to avoid truly disruptive technology startups, since they take longer and more money to scale. The auto industry and others have used this model for generations, so business processes and metrics for innovation are well documented. Imitation with continuous innovation predictably drives progress.

Technology 103

Technology Entrepreneur Study Research 103

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 8, 2019

For a successful launch and scalable growth, they need to establish many checkpoints, with metrics to assess their progress and alignment with the vision. Build your brand equity and relationships with customers. These days, brand equity means relationships with more customers, and a more memorable overall experience.

Startup 88

Startup Demand Training Customer 88

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

These advisors need a stake in your success, like a monthly stipend, or an equity share of the business. Put operational systems and metrics in place early. Most new businesses need three to five advisors or board members to regularly evaluate progress and resource needs, as well as your own leadership.

Marketing 116

Marketing Resource Training Startup 116

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2015

Of course, these should never be in a customer pitch, but investors expect an overall strategy with specific budgets, milestones and metrics. No investor pitch should end without asking for a specific amount of money, providing some details on how that money will be used and what equity in the company you are offering in return.

Product 103

Product Slides Customer Custom 103

SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

I'm working quite a bit with startups who are leveraging social media, but I'm finding it hard to predict success and metrics. And how can an early stage company think about social media relative to important startup metrics (see [link] )? I'm sure that you had to think about that at Google and United Online. How did you do that?

Product 150

Product Entrepreneur Social Media Google 150

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2011

EcoMom’s metrics improved throughout this process and that’s when I decided to invest. To conclude, I note that we’re all in the same ecosystem (angels, seed, VC, growth equity, IPOs) and should view each other as collaborative even though we sometimes compete. EcoMom Makes a Breakthrough in its Search for Funding.

Startup 292

Startup Venture Capital Blogging Summary 292

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 30, 2023

Most equity investors tend to avoid truly disruptive technology startups, since they take longer and more money to scale. The auto industry and others have used this model for generations, so business processes and metrics for innovation are well documented. Imitation with continuous innovation predictably drives progress.

Social Media 92

Social Media Study Research Satisfaction 92

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Incorporate your business today, register intellectual property, document partner equity agreements, and meet real customers. Define clear goals and metrics for your productivity. Psychologists assert that procrastinators actually sabotage themselves by postponing key activities. Balance your work time by taking time off to rest.

Tips 100

Tips Activity Startup Product 100

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. Quantify existing skin-in-the-game, by insiders and outsiders, including sweat equity and capital. Financial forecast and metrics. Include a current valuation estimate.

Invest 74

Invest Tips Competition Metrics 74

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Most equity investors tend to avoid truly disruptive technology startups, since they take longer and more money to scale. The auto industry and others have used this model for generations, so business processes and metrics for innovation are well documented. Imitation with continuous innovation predictably drives progress.

Startup 65

Startup Social Media Study Research 65

socalTECH

MARCH 6, 2017

A lot of what we've been looking at are the metrics. They're an elite private equity firm, and what's even better is I can literally walk from my house to their office. Instead, you can really focus on executing. Finally, what's next for you? We're not out aggressively looking to put this money to work.

Media 153

Media Mobile Startup Acquisition 153

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

CircleUp is an online social marketplace that supports direct equity investments from individual investors to small private consumer and retail companies. There are a sea of writeboard walls with rainbow scribbles of metrics and brainstorms. image EPA/Andrew Gombert. It’s spectacular and I want one here in Los Angeles.

Startup 104

Startup Technical Review Search Engine Optimization Los Angeles 104

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 21, 2016

Most equity investors tend to avoid truly disruptive technology startups, since they take longer and more money to scale. The auto industry and others have used this model for generations, so business processes and metrics for innovation are well documented. Imitation with continuous innovation predictably drives progress.

Technology 57

Technology Startup Study Research 57

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 16, 2015

Expect to be diluted by 20-25% with each equity round. They’re typically issued at a 10-20% discount to equity depending on the timeframe; higher range is for longer timeframes. Examples of milestones: traction as measured by user numbers and user engagement; financial metrics such as cash flow and revenue. Venture debt.

Startup 40

Startup Venture Capital Equity Funding 40