Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2020

Do research on investor visibility via Google and social media. Check for positive or negative news articles, press releases, relationships, and support of community organizations. Another approach is to ask the investor for references, where their involvement has made a real difference, leading to success.

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InfoChachkie

MAY 12, 2016

There are a number of tasks you can perform that will allow you to train in the art of entrepreneurship while you are in school or working at a large organization. If you are a recent college graduate, mentor college students. If you are a student, do something bodacious within the confines of a club or student organization.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Even healthy organizations face regular problems, so if you aren’t hearing anything, it probably means that people have given up, or are afraid to bring up issues. I’ve personally been in more than one organization where the manager is more the problem than the solution. They need to trust and respect you, as well as peer team members.

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InfoChachkie

MARCH 5, 2012

In 2009 Jed created a Google doc to track the seed accelerators. By mid-2011 he noted, “As seed accelerators have exploded in number world-wide, it’s become nearly impossible to keep this (Google Doc) working.” As Ben points out, many of these organizations were formed within the last 12-months.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 10, 2013

He also co-founded The Comotion Group, which was acquired by Sharethrough and was previously advisor to Wildfire, which Google acquired for $350M. At the moment, Monahan is a mentor at 500 Startups, where he guides early stage companies in social media marketing.

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Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 22, 2013

CFI is looking to enlist Indian-origin tech professionals, some who are software engineers from Microsoft, Google, eBay, VISA and Facebook among others to join other volunteers and organizations to give back to their community. The teams of volunteer individuals and organizations are not just in for hype.

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Clearstone Organization Education Google 79

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

As a long-time mentor to entrepreneurs, here is my collection of smart risks that investors and I look for in new startups: Focus on a tough customer problem rather than a fun technology. Strategically, you need a plan to survive through organic growth, with outside funding to effectively accelerate scaling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

One of the reasons that now is the time to be an entrepreneur is the explosion of startup assistance organizations, usually called incubators or accelerators. Mentoring and technical assistance from volunteer or paid experts. Direct seed funding, for a share of the equity, and introductions to investors.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Every price comparison out there, whether that's Google Products, Bizrate, or other sites, can find books, but you can only do it one at a time. They've got a program called Springboard, which helps really young companies get set up with mentors, and guides you through the startup process. They act as mentors and help companies grow.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 17, 2016

One of the reasons that now is the time to be an entrepreneur is the explosion of startup assistance organizations, usually called incubators or accelerators. Mentoring and technical assistance from volunteer or paid experts. Direct seed funding, for a share of the equity, and introductions to investors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

As a self-made entrepreneur and former chairman of Diamond Resorts International, he asserts that the five biggest companies by market value today, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple, aren’t really tech, but hospitality companies. It forces you to prioritize the health of your organization from the inside out.

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Tech.Co

APRIL 24, 2018

A few recent successes include: 2016 winner ShearShare closed a round of funding and won Google Demo Day, TurboAppeal, a 2015 top five finalist, was acquired by Paradigm Tax Group, Maxwell Health, has continued to grow their customer base and has raised almost $57MM since being named Startup of the Year in 2013.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2017

In my years of mentoring and advising business leaders, I find that real planning for the future always gets the short shrift. A healthy culture, with living values, is essential today for growth, adaptability, and innovation Organizing principles must include social impact. Relationships in all directions are critical to success.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2014

One of the reasons that now is the time to be an entrepreneur is the explosion of startup assistance organizations, usually called incubators or accelerators. Mentoring and technical assistance from volunteer or paid experts. Direct seed funding, for a share of the equity, and introductions to investors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. From tablets to smart phones to Google Glass , people are increasingly relying on their mobile devices to assist them in managing their lives. I wish it was that easy.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Do research on investor visibility via Google and social media. Check for positive or negative news articles, press releases, relationships, and support of community organizations. Another approach is to ask the investor for references, where their involvement has made a real difference, leading to success.

Technical Review 103

Technical Review Innocal Offshore Entrepreneur 103

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

As a long-time mentor to entrepreneurs, here is my collection of smart risks that investors and I look for in new startups: Focus on a tough customer problem rather than a fun technology. Strategically, you need a plan to survive through organic growth, with outside funding to effectively accelerate scaling.

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Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 9, 2013

While looking for an island destination to unwind at after taking her bar exam she randomly Googled “small beach town Central America surfing” and soon found herself in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. to make her way to lunch with someone at the Pan American Health Organization , the Latin branch of the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

You’ll learn the exclusive tactics, tips and techniques they use to maintain their upstanding moral code and efficiently grow their organizations. The Fireside Chat to kick things off is tomorrow night, Wednesday, in Santa Monica at ROC , which is located in the old Google building. He is both a friend and mentor.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Santa Clarita Startup Weekend is a grassroots event, organized by five volunteers who currently live in the Santa Clarita Valley. Weekend activities begin with rapid-fire pitches, prototype building, mentor feedback from experts in the field, and it concludes with a Shark Tank-style judging session. 13 – Nov.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

I admit that I haven’t yet read it but I’ve had numerous discussions with Brad over the years about board structure & conduct and consider him a mentor on the topic. how to build an initial sales organization. As we have invested millions in building out our sales organization efficiency really matters.

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Jason Nazar

MAY 2, 2016

Check Google , Yellow Pages , and local directories to ensure your business name is not taken. File the Articles of Organization and an Operating Agreement with the Secretary of State’s Office. Set up an online phone system ( Ring Central , Google Voice , Onebox ) or set up a traditional land line ( Verizon , AT&T ).

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 27, 2014

As a long-time mentor to entrepreneurs, here is my collection of smart risks that investors and I look for in new startups: Focus on a tough customer problem rather than a fun technology. Strategically, you need a plan to survive through organic growth, with outside funding to effectively accelerate scaling.

Startup 113

Startup Resource Metrics Entrepreneur 113

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 27, 2016

Do research on investor visibility via Google and social media. Check for positive or negative news articles, press releases, relationships, and support of community organizations. Another approach is to ask the investor for references, where their involvement has made a real difference, leading to success.

Technical Review 63

Technical Review Innocal Offshore Entrepreneur 63

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

As a long-time mentor to entrepreneurs, here is my collection of smart risks that investors and I look for in new startups: Focus on a tough customer problem rather than a fun technology. Strategically, you need a plan to survive through organic growth, with outside funding to effectively accelerate scaling.

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Resource Metrics Entrepreneur Customer 64

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 25, 2013

It is true that every few years a fund exits that delivers smashing results because it has Facebook, Google or Twitter in it. And to finally admitting that ads weren’t evil so that Google could copy the model of the fast growing Overture. But as an LP you can’t count on that any more than VCs can. And Coach Campbell.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 11, 2012

Do a simple Google search like you would on any company or individual before signing a contract. Look for positive or negative news articles, any controversial relationships, and involvement in community organizations. Don’t just call, but personally visit these contacts. Check track record on the Internet and social networks.

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Tech Zulu Event

JULY 16, 2013

philosophie has worked with some of the world’s biggest names: Google, Nissan, Nintendo, UCLA, and more. Abrams, Jim Wiatt, and Zach James have presented at Amplify’s Wednesday evening mentor events. Digital LA is the startup world’s largest networking organization focused on digital professionals.

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Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 23, 2013

Using amSTATZ athletes can track workouts and search for trainers and local events and event organizers can use the network for their events publicity and partner with trainers to develop training programs for their registrants. Android Apps & Software Entrepreneurship Google iPad Mobile Startups' How does it work practically?

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Do a simple Google search like you would on any company or individual before signing a contract. Look for positive or negative news articles, any controversial relationships, and involvement in community organizations. Don’t just call, but personally visit these contacts. Check track record on the Internet and social networks.

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Offshore Entrepreneur Invest Social Network 89

Jason Nazar

JUNE 1, 2016

If you’ve got half of your round committed from Google Ventures, say so. You’re looking to build a relationship; you want investors engaged in an organic, authentic conversation. Read what other startup mentors have to say about attracting investor attention. If you’ve been getting 25% week-over-week growth, lead with that stat.

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Tech.Co

MARCH 8, 2018

the region’s venture development organization. Previously, he was a founder of a tech startup, served as a mentor at the Technology Entrepreneurship program for Stanford, and AE at Living Social. Eric is a champion for community and entrepreneurial change. Kimberly Strong, Founder & CEO of Strong Connexion, Investor.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

In fact, in my experience as an executive and a mentor to entrepreneurs, sustainable results require a balance between hard work and learning , for you and your team members. Amazon and Jeff Bezos credit much of their growth and success to supporting of unsolicited business “experiments” from anywhere in the organization.

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Tech Zulu Event

MAY 9, 2014

This was a chance to blow open the story on their companies, to address a room full of potential investors, mentors, partners, customers, and press. through organic interactions from the community. SoundBetter serves as the world’s leading marketplace for sound and music engineers.

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SoCal CTO

JANUARY 26, 2010

Of course, I have an advantage because I organize the LA CTO Forum. Beyond the fuzzy, high-level questions, there are often a lot of very specific questions like do we Use Facebook Connect – Twitter Oauth – Google Friend Connect for Authentication ? That same post said that finding part-time, consulting CTOs is fairly hard.

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Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 31, 2011

We also had awesome group of mentors that included: David Waxman (Co-founder of PeoplePC, Spot Runner and Firefly Network), Paige Craig (CEO of BetterWorks ), Josh MacAdam (Co-founder/CTO at Ming.ly If Avesta sees someone drinking Coloft coffee (organic of course), he quickly asks if they’ve sold anything. Rob Maigret. Scott Sangster.

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Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 1, 2016

The “ real gold ” of Silicon Valley reportedly lies in its mentors. The costs of launching your business Silicon Valley and the fight for talent — with fresh faces quickly snapped up by behemoths such as Google, Apple and Facebook — means this can be a challenge and many are turning to these other locations to home their startup.

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