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.

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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. Amazon attracts third-party sellers with tools and processes that make then all winners in the marketplace. You need to be part of a larger ecosystem. These tolerate negative cash flows for growth.

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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."

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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.

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Social Media Metrics Customer Custom 96

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

They need a large infusion from venture capitalists, private equity, bank loans, or mezzanine financing. These only come with the proper training, investment in tools, and focus on customer relationships. Managing business growth is more than metrics. There is no free lunch. Install a real board of directors.

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Startup Sales Metrics Guide 97

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. Look for team players who can collaborate with others, and make sure everyone has the training and tools to do the job. Build your brand equity and relationships with customers.

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Startup Demand Training Customer 88

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.

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Social Media Metrics Customer Custom 99

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Take time to organize your work and integrate new tools. Find time to research and install the latest tools to expedite repetitive tasks. Incorporate your business today, register intellectual property, document partner equity agreements, and meet real customers. Define clear goals and metrics for your productivity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

They need a large infusion from venture capitalists, private equity, bank loans, or mezzanine financing. These only come with the proper training, investment in tools, and focus on customer relationships. Managing business growth is more than metrics. There is no free lunch. Install a real board of directors.

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Startup Sales Metrics Entrepreneur 108

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

They need a large infusion from venture capitalists, private equity, bank loans, or mezzanine financing. These only come with the proper training, investment in tools, and focus on customer relationships. Managing business growth is more than metrics. There is no free lunch. Install a real board of directors.

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Startup Sales Metrics Guide 56

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

They need a large infusion from venture capitalists, private equity, bank loans, or mezzanine financing. These only come with the proper training, investment in tools, and focus on customer relationships. Managing business growth is more than metrics. There is no free lunch. Install a real board of directors.

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Sales Metrics Startup Entrepreneur 96

SoCal CTO

APRIL 8, 2010

- Startup Company Lawyer , March 14, 2010 After the recent announcement of the Series Seed Financing documents by Marc Andreesen, Brad Feld points out that there are now four sets of “open source” equity seed financing documents. Time and time again, entrepreneurs are tempted by one of these application categories.

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Startup Software Review Competition SoCal 150

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). Two Basic Colors – Debt (borrow) and Equity (buy). Use Basic Tools – Budget, Cash Flow Forecast, and a good Accounting System.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 27, 2013

Here is what I imagine Rob would say were his most effective tools. 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. . That in itself is quite a challenge.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 12, 2010

Google Analytics vs. Facebook’s new analytics tool. Company grew by more than “400% each year” for past few years [assume growth metric = revenues]. Metrics: 2.5mm members, 1,000 brands, 2,500 sale events to-date. Metrics: 50mm users (up from 40mm in Dec 2009), -Competition includes: Spotify , Last.fm.

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Venture Capital Capital Metrics Competition 217

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2011

EcoMom’s metrics improved throughout this process and that’s when I decided to invest. At the very least, Nivi and Naval see AngelList as a tool to find good investments and help startups. The partners soon outgrew each other and SproutBaby acquired EcoMom, ultimately going through a complete brand shift.

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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.

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