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8 Guiding Principles For Pursuing A Winning Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

According to an MIT study a while back, only about 10% of patents granted in the United States have any meaningful commercial importance and less than one percent are of seminal importance. That’s why investors look for entrepreneurs who have true grit, dogged persistence, and a disdain for the status quo. Innovate or die.

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How TuesdayNights is Helping Women Entrepreneurs Connect With Capital

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Justine Lassoff: Melinda and I founded TuesdayNights to help women connect and to impact change through networking events and infinite gatherings. Back then, there really weren't many networking events or groups for high power women in Los Angeles, so we really filled a need. What is TuesdayNights? How do your events work?

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5 Current Technologies Still Have Room For Innovation

Startup Professionals Musings

Nevertheless, there is nothing wrong with studying and learning from the wisdom and experience of others. Kerr, “ The Executive Checklist: A Guide for Setting Direction and Managing Change.” Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). Social Media.

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10 Steps To Second Stage Success For Your New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

According to one study a decade ago, only 45% of founders plan to exit after stage one, and my guess is that less than half the remainder survive the next stage in their own company. Delivering a superlative experience is the only way to get truly loyal clients, repeat business, and expansion through social networks.

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5 Keys To Satisfaction When Starting A New Business

Startup Professionals Musings

It’s up to you to constantly look for options inside and outside your own network, and be willing to make the adjustments to capitalize on them. Fear is a dangerous emotion with which to guide your actions. Find the men and women you wish to be more like, talk to them, study them, and learn from them. Be prepared to experiment.

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Why Silicon Valley and Hollywood Don’t Get Each Other and Who Will Win the Future

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The concise guide is here. But audience size and consumption is massive and growing plus; Study Innovator’s Dilemma ( my cheat sheet here ). Costs of product on YouTube content is literally 99% cheaper than traditional TV and; Distribution of content can now go viral and can predictably distributed via social networks.

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Base Your New Venture On These New Technology Trends

Startup Professionals Musings

Nevertheless, there is nothing wrong with studying and learning from the wisdom and experience of others. Kerr, “ The Executive Checklist: A Guide for Setting Direction and Managing Change.” Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). Social Media.