Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 16, 2013

This is a statement that they are willing and able (and successful) at projecting market and technology turns, not just straight-line innovations. They have the courage to make bold decisions, often contrary to conventional market research. For real entrepreneurs, crazy is a compliment, and the new market may be just around the corner.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 16, 2022

They couldn’t possibly understand the new social media culture, new technologies, or have the determination to beat their younger counterparts in the market. Pew says the Boomer demographic is the largest mainstream pool of experienced talent in the market today, and will be for the foreseeable future.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 7, 2023

Anyone can build a new web site, or publish a smartphone app for a few thousand dollars, but getting market penetration requires a lot more. It was written by Terence Mauri, who has worked extensively with Sir Richard Branson and the London Business School. Becoming an entrepreneur is easy, but winning is still tough. Marty Zwilling

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 10, 2022

By most definitions of the term, an entrepreneur is someone who starts a new business, incorporating innovative changes to existing products, services, business models, and creating new markets. Richard Branson once said “My interest in life comes from setting myself huge, apparently unachievable challenges and trying to rise above them.” “I

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2016

There are a few entrepreneurs who seem to always be ahead of the rest, and are able to sense where the market is going tomorrow. Steve Jobs of Apple and Richard Branson of Virgin Group are other popular examples. Lone scientists may uncover some great technology, but a team is required to build a solution and a market.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 5, 2023

Just like you don’t have to be a financial guru to recognize a good CFO, or a marketing genius to hire a VP of Marketing, you can find the right technical partner or team member by using the right evaluation and hiring steps, including the following: Engage a technical advisor to assist with recruiting and early interviews.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Examples include the Conscious Capitalism® movement, founded by John Mackey of Whole Foods, the B Team , founded by serial entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson, and the Benefit Corporation (B Corp) form of business now available in 35 states. A startup needs to find a voice relevant to its ecosystem.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2023

In my opinion, great examples in today’s entrepreneur world include Elon Musk (Tesla), Jeff Bezos (Amazon), and Richard Branson (Virgin Group). Great bosses capitalize on fresh new perspectives, the lure of no career constraints, and the benefits of a supportive network.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 10, 2020

Just like you don’t have to be a financial guru to recognize a good CFO, or a marketing genius to hire a VP of Marketing, you can find the right technical partner or team member by using the right evaluation and hiring steps, including the following: Engage a technical advisor to assist with recruiting and early interviews.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 12, 2022

In my role as a mentor to entrepreneurs and an angel investor, I find that too many are stuck in this myth that a good pitch, and good marketing content, should consist of more product features, and more hype on customer benefits. With the current data overload, we remember someone who does more than inform us.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 14, 2022

How is it that only a few business leaders and entrepreneurs seem to drive exceptional results and disruptive innovation in this rapidly changing market economy (marketquake)? These few seem more adept at executing market and technology turns, not just incremental evolution. Most of you could suggest one more, but not many.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Every entrepreneur and every business I meet in my consulting and mentoring role has great intentions of bringing real innovation to the market, yet I find that most ideas are merely small extensions to existing solutions. Inventors are always talking about what they can do with technology, before sizing the need and the market.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 23, 2022

One of today’s great entrepreneurs, Richard Branson , who now manages over 400 companies within Virgin Group, says he always puts team members first, and still finds time to meet and connect, considering it one of his most enjoyable and productive roles. Help them learn more about your vision and future market goals.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Anyone can build a new web site, or publish a smartphone app for a few thousand dollars, but getting market penetration requires a lot more. It was written by Terence Mauri, who has worked extensively with Sir Richard Branson and the London Business School. Becoming an entrepreneur is easy, but winning is still tough.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 4, 2020

In my experience as an advisor to startups, the difference is almost always related to the founder and their execution strategy , more so than to the solution quality or the market. Initially, you may be able to do everything in your startup, including product development, marketing, and shipping orders.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 31, 2018

In this age of constant market evolution and new technology, there is no such thing as a static business that is self-sustaining. Richard Branson is doing it with Virgin Galactic space rides, without impacting his Virgin Airlines. Populating new domains to sustain your market.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Soon thereafter, I started a division for Richard Branson and Virgin, and ran all of Virgin's digital music platforms globally for seven and a half years, while we were still in the era of megastores. Instead, we went out into the market and found people who shared our vision, and who wanted to bring this to life.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 4, 2021

For example, billionaire entrepreneur with many diverse teams, Sir Richard Branson , once said that leaders frequently interrupt and talk rather than listen, mistakenly thinking it makes them look smart. Instead such people usually only succeed in looking foolish. Recognize diverse contributors to peers and leaders.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2020

They couldn’t possibly understand the new social media culture, new technologies, or have the determination to beat their younger counterparts in the market. Pew says the Boomer demographic is the largest mainstream pool of experienced talent in the market today, and will be for the foreseeable future.

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InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Other installments include: Jeff Bezos , Steve Jobs , Mark Cuban , Richard Branson , Walt Disney , Mark Zuckerberg , Michael Dell and Larry Ellison. Microsoft’s success is proof that the best technology is not required in order to dominate a market. Note: This is an installment in the Iconic Advice series.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Soon thereafter, I started a division for Richard Branson and Virgin, and ran all of Virgin's digital music platforms globally for seven and a half years, while we were still in the era of megastores. Instead, we went out into the market and found people who shared our vision, and who wanted to bring this to life.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 23, 2021

You need complementary skills for marketing, financials, and operations. For example, Richard Branson relishes the satisfaction of initiating innovative startups, and rewarding strong team members with the opportunity to run a joint spinoff. A business is never a solo operation. If you find no takers, you may not have a future.

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InfoChachkie

MARCH 27, 2012

Other installments include: Jeff Bezos , Steve Jobs , Mark Cuban , Richard Branson , Walt Disney , Mark Zuckerberg , Michael Dell and Larry Ellison. Dominate Your Home Market Before Going Global. Once the UK market was fully penetrated, they began touring the major cities of Europe.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

But the entrepreneurs that have it, including Elon Musk and Richard Branson, seem to be able to effortlessly get team members, investors, and customers to follow them anywhere. With-it”-ness takes work, like reading the right blogs every day, challenging yourself to stay abreast of the latest technology, and social media marketing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 27, 2022

Lots of people are trying to help, with new twists on the age-old model of free-market capitalism that has driven businesses for the last 500 years. How does any entrepreneur define the right balance, and then measure their performance against real metrics?

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 4, 2020

In my opinion, great examples in today’s entrepreneur world include Elon Musk (Tesla), Jeff Bezos (Amazon), and Richard Branson (Virgin Group). Great bosses capitalize on fresh new perspectives, the lure of no career constraints, and the benefits of a supportive network.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

That is, of course, as long as what you are selling is the absolute best in your market.) Billionaire Richard Branson of Virgin Airlines says that you should be so proud of what you offer you want to scream about it from the mountain tops. Rather than how much you charge, it’s about how the purchase will impact your buyer’s life.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 16, 2020

We would all prefer that aspiring entrepreneurs take a hard look in the mirror early, before they assume they can step easily into the role of a Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Branson, or Bill Gates. The best ideas for a new business are solutions to a real customer problem, rather than great ideas looking for a market.

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 23, 2012

Other installments include: Jeff Bezos , Steve Jobs , Richard Branson , Walt Disney and Michael Dell. By always thinking like a newcomer, you can avoid the Innovator's Dilemma, in which the market leader eventually loses a new, disruptive solution. Note: This is an installment in the Iconic Advice series. 1) Get A Mentor. "I

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 23, 2020

I’m convinced that it’s a lot more than the foibles of any specific market, availability of funding, and just luck of the draw. Sir Richard Branson , founder of Virgin Atlantic and the Virgin Group, now controls more than 400 companies in various fields. I believe the best make their own luck.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 28, 2020

Sir Richard Branson, for instance, had no technical credentials, but he was able to found many technical companies, including Virgin Atlantic airlines, Virgin Galactic spaceflight corporation, and over 200 other companies. They keep their ego under control. Show your record of commitment and accountability.

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 1, 2015

Yet that is exactly what Richard Branson announced this past Fall. According to Branson, “We should focus on what people get done, not on how many hours or days worked. It’s one thing when a wild-eyed billionaire like Richard Branson sings the praises of unlimited time off. Something to the left of socialism.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 12, 2023

We would all prefer that aspiring entrepreneurs take a hard look in the mirror early, before they assume they can step easily into the role of a Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Branson, or Bill Gates. The best ideas for a new business are solutions to a real customer problem, rather than great ideas looking for a market.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2021

Sir Richard Branson , who controls over 400 active companies, never appears to be even working. This means using what you have learned to anticipate market change and prepare for it. Start with your own story, the mission of your business, and how to make everyone in your domain, including customers, into advocates and teachers.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 4, 2019

By most definitions of the term, an entrepreneur is someone who starts a new business, incorporating innovative changes to existing products, services, business models, and creating new markets. Richard Branson once said “My interest in life comes from setting myself huge, apparently unachievable challenges and trying to rise above them.” “I

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socalTECH

JANUARY 2, 2019

Among my favorites were Thanks for Being Late (Thomas Friedman), The Alchemist (Paul Coehlo), The Virgin Way (Richard Branson), Caine Mutiny (Herman Wouk), The Five Dysfuntions of a Team (Patrick Lencionithanks Peter Lamson) and The Mamba Mentality (Kobe Bryant). As a result I was able read a lot more this yeara record 32 books.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Often the answer may be a quiet change in marketing strategy, or adding a new demographic, but real change may require a bigger response. Apple , as an example, has made agility and new markets their brand image, as well as their source of growth. Timely response with smart risk-taking and innovation.

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