Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2022

They advocate investing in their new framework, where the Z.E.R.O. In any case, reframing the conversation from paid media marketing to the new framework requires a balance, and measurements along the way to better manage return on investment. initials take on meaning as follows: Zealots, disciples, and influencers.

Marketing 127

Marketing Framework Social Media Media 127

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 15, 2022

Most social media outlets don’t require a subscription charge, but they certainly always require an investment, sometimes large, in people, in technology, your reputation, and your time. Return-On-Investment metrics are not new, but the tools are different. It’s not free, but it’s an investment that you can’t afford not to make.

Social Media 126

Social Media Media Startup Platform 126

TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 21, 2021

They want Netflix to address a list of demands in the categories of content investment, employee relations and safety, and harm reduction. Soon after, Netflix’s trans employee resource group began organizing a walkout. Their termination sparked more backlash against Netflix. “We TechCrunch was able to reach B.

Netflix 300

Netflix Demand Content Hollywood 300

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Unfortunately, most of us don’t have enough resources to bootstrap our own startups, so we are completely dependent on investors to help turn great ideas into great businesses. Offer an attractive and viable investment equation. In reality, that’s only half the story. Show that you love change, but understand reality.

Ideas 140

Ideas Entrepreneur Equity Resource 140

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 24, 2023

Their challenge to me is how to integrate innovation into the thinking and process of every team, and measure the “ risk versus reward ” of resources expended. Resources are allocated across multiple business units, but the bulk of the organization still prioritizes the “day job.” Maturing proficiency with innovation metrics.

Organization 111

Organization Activity Resource Examples 111

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 26, 2023

Most business metrics I see compare current performance to your own previous experience, rather than your performance compared to industry standards and competitors. It’s easy to find daily problems to swamp all your resources, such that looking to stave off future competitors is not in your priorities.

Metrics 71

Metrics Training Netflix Resource 71

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

socalTECH

JANUARY 2, 2020

While it was a good year for our merger and acquisition practice in the SaaS and fintech space, our most exciting news is in our merchant banking sector where we invest in and advise growth companies often for several years. A novel channel that was an initial lower priority ending up being a far bigger contributor than expected.

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Capital SoCal Southern California SaaS 100

InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

At DataPop , a Rincon Venture Partners’ portfolio investment, the company''s sales cycle significantly accelerated after it stopped performing Pilots. The key to accelerating revenue generation in a phased agreement is to document the success metrics of the landing phase.

Sales 215

Sales Outsource Development Metrics Resource 215

Frank Addante

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Today, we are working on a prototype of a new measurement metric that we call ROP (Return on Productivity). Similar to ROI (Return on Investment), ROP is meant to measure the business performance improvements that we gain from making investments in our culture. Measure Everything” is one of our Cultural Values.

Product 99

Product Metrics Company Companies 99

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2019

They advocate investing in their new framework, where the Z.E.R.O. In any case, reframing the conversation from paid media marketing to the new framework requires a balance, and measurements along the way to better manage return on investment. initials take on meaning as follows: Zealots, disciples, and influencers.

Media 95

Media Framework Social Media Metrics 95

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2021

I recommend a trial run with an experiment or MVP (minimum viable product), at full price and cost, before the big bang launch, risking your investment money and a major time commitment. Gather your resources before scaling the business. Paul Allen was the technical visionary, Test the viability of your business parameters.

Technical Review 131

Technical Review Case Study Mentor Software Review 131

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

AUGUST 19, 2022

With the latest advances in software technology, it’s no longer cost-prohibitive for business entrepreneurs, who can’t yet afford a human resources department, to take advantage of analytics tools. Bigger organizations should invest in the new “big data” tools. Use data analysis and metrics to measure for results.

Tool 121

Tool Statistics Entrepreneur Metrics 121

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Most social media outlets don’t require a subscription charge, but they certainly require an investment – in people, in technology, your reputation, and your time. Return-On-Investment metrics are not new, but the tools are different. It’s not free, but it’s an investment that you can’t afford not to make. Marty Zwilling.

Social Media 101

Social Media Media Entrepreneur Metrics 101

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

For example, many investors I know tell me they look for business plans that allocate the largest portion of a requested investment to marketing, but most often see the top “ use of funds ” to be further product or service development. Allocate resources to handle bumps along the way.

Marketing 133

Marketing Customer Custom Outsource Development 133

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2022

Are you making the proper investment, and is it paying off? You must have a strong Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) with a clear strategy for spending, and metrics to gauge results. Rarely is there alignment between sales and marketing. Here there is no substitute for independent analysis from experts outside the organizations involved.

Customer 100

Customer Custom Acquisition Technical Review 100

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 17, 2018

A firm like ours has almost 100 different investments across all the various partners so we get to see some businesses very intimately. " Revenue doesn't pay your bills, GM does  —  @msuster 2/ Founders obsess with revenue as a vanity metric. Some even grow "bad" revenue just to show growth.

Software Review 242

Software Review Technical Review Pricing Metrics 242

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 14, 2023

Cash flow is a basic survival metric for every startup. Buffer your projected resource requirements. It’s why most investors proclaim that they invest in people, more than the idea. Investors check your burn rate to assess your efficiency, and project your remaining runway before you run out of money and into a brick wall.

Search Engine Optimization 103

Search Engine Optimization Outsource Development Social Media Equity 103

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

socalTECH

AUGUST 12, 2019

Vanessa Dawson: The Vinetta Project is an entreneurial ecosystem and deal flow pipeline that works with early stage, female tech founders, and helps them to access both resources and capital for their business. What is The Vinetta Project? So, where do you think the technology industry is today in terms of women founders?

Entrepreneur 124

Entrepreneur Metrics Los Angeles Help 124

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. Don’t forget to focus on the value of you and your team. Pitch a rational plan for expansion and growth.

Entrepreneur 162

Entrepreneur Social Media Examples Metrics 162

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Obviously, where you need to be is somewhere in the middle, and certain that you are the right person with the right resources to win. Do you have the resources to build a business? Traditional investors are not interested in non-profits, no matter how good the cause, since there will be no financial return on their investment.

Entrepreneur 126

Entrepreneur Ideas Resource Examples 126

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

There are lots of resources available for the challenge of that activity, including the Internet and mentors like me. Unfortunately, I see good startups fail simply because they don’t have the resources or intellectual property to stay ahead of copycats or big players who see the potential as soon as you step into the marketplace.

Ideas 94

Ideas Slides Technical Review Patents 94

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 9, 2017

Most social media outlets don’t require a subscription charge, but they certainly always require an investment, sometimes large, in people, in technology, your reputation, and your time. Return-On-Investment metrics are not new, but the tools are different. It’s not free, but it’s an investment that you can’t afford not to make.

Social Media 66

Social Media Media Tips Platform 66

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

We became friends back then, have stayed in touch, and I''ve seen how he''s invested in the community and creating this ecosystem which I''ve been a part of. I think the perspective that I have on operating a company is dramatically good when you are investing in companies. That might be overused, but it''s an important metric.

Entrepreneur 191

Entrepreneur Startup Metrics Capital 191

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The best CEOs realize that they must transition from being individual contributors to team builders and adjudicators who settle conflicts of “resource allocations.” Understanding how your company will change as you move through these phases is critical if you hope to scale to a large business one day. Seriously, this happens.

Startup 286

Startup Technical Review Customer Custom 286

InfoChachkie

DECEMBER 9, 2013

At Rincon Venture Partners , we have invested in several female entrepreneurs(so far), including Tracy DiNunzio, Founder and CEO of Tradesy. Don noted that, "I always believed that metrics and accomplishments can outrun bigotry, sexism, racism or any ''ism'' that might otherwise hold you back. What Gives?

Customer 185

Customer Custom Study Metrics 185

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2020

Cash flow is a basic survival metric for every startup. Buffer your projected resource requirements. It’s why most investors proclaim that they invest in people, more than the idea. Investors check your burn rate to assess your efficiency, and project your remaining runway before you run out of money and into a brick wall.

Search Engine Optimization 124

Search Engine Optimization Outsource Development Social Media Equity 124

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

They advocate investing in their new framework, where the Z.E.R.O. In any case, reframing the conversation from paid media marketing to the new framework requires a balance, and measurements along the way to better manage return on investment. initials take on meaning as follows: Zealots, disciples, and influencers.

Advertising 66

Advertising Marketing Startup Framework 66

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 23, 2015

They advocate investing in their new framework, where the Z.E.R.O. In any case, reframing the conversation from paid media marketing to the new framework requires a balance, and measurements along the way to better manage return on investment. initials take on meaning as follows: Zealots, disciples, and influencers.

Marketing 100

Marketing Social Media Framework Media 100

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 2, 2015

Clearly the founders and senior executives of a company are the most valuable resources and their time should be maximized on the most valuable tasks. One area I’ve had much discussion with the companies in which I’ve invested in is bringing on board an operationally focused CFO. HR & Legal.

Outsource Development 150

Outsource Development Metrics Startup Sales 150

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2013

They advocate investing in their new framework, where the Z.E.R.O. In any case, reframing the conversation from paid media marketing to the new framework requires a balance, and measurements along the way to better manage return on investment. initials take on meaning as follows: Zealots, disciples, and influencers.

Media 101

Media Marketing Startup Framework 101

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 12, 2010

Spark Capital is relatively new to VC (founded in 2005) yet has become one of the hottest new VCs having invested in Twitter, Tumblr, AdMeld, Boxee, KickApps and many more companies. Company grew by more than “400% each year” for past few years [assume growth metric = revenues]. Our guest was Mo Koyfman of Spark Capital.

Venture Capital 217

Venture Capital Capital Metrics Competition 217

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 8, 2017

Most social media outlets don’t require a subscription charge, but they certainly require an investment to be hard hitting – in people, in technology, your reputation, and your time. Return-On-Investment metrics are not new, but the tools are different. It’s not free, but it’s an investment that you can’t afford not to make.

Social Media 58

Social Media Media Platform Tool 58

socalTECH

DECEMBER 11, 2017

They invested in 2014, and asked me to meet with Dallas Imbimbo, the CEO and Founder. 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. One of my partners was St.

Startup 174

Startup Metrics Customer Custom 174

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 22, 2012

Most social media outlets don’t require a subscription charge, but they certainly require an investment – in people, in technology, your reputation, and your time. Return-On-Investment metrics are not new, but the tools are different. It’s not free, but it’s an investment that you can’t afford not to make.

Social Media 95

Social Media Media Startup Platform 95