Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

To give visibility to these companies to: Sources of funding (angels / VCs), business development partners, mentors who have themselves built successful companies, the press and potential employees to hire. Report Card. One senior mentor to Launchpad LA recently said, “I got more out of Launchpad LA than I even put in.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 3, 2020

As a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I’m often asked what it takes to switch and get real satisfaction from this lifestyle. Put it behind you by setting your own realistic metrics for success and happiness. The rewards, as reported by everyone who has been there, will still be well worth it. Be prepared to experiment.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Don’t hesitate to call in an experienced advisor or mentor to help. Thus a visible system is required for reporting to all relevant parties, which also keeps your focus on the problem until it is resolved. Make sure there are metrics for problem counts, resolution time and revenue impact. Very few startup problems are unique.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 25, 2016

In case you don’t understand the urgency, just be aware that according to a recent Forrester report , nearly 95 percent of your competitors are saying that providing a good customer experience is their top strategic priority. It must be written down, with measurable team objectives, validated by metrics and compared against competition.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 31, 2014

According to several recent reports , job satisfaction for employees is at an all-time low. As a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I’m often asked what it takes to switch and get real satisfaction from this lifestyle. Put it behind you by setting your own realistic metrics for success and happiness.

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Entrepreneur Satisfaction Startup Writing 100

Tech.Co

APRIL 30, 2018

The product blends data mining, cognitive AI, and learning science to analyze a company’s competencies and present the information through simple reporting in order to gain valuable insights from their big data. The freight shipment marketplace will match shipper and driver, book loads, optimize routes, track metrics, and manage payments.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

As a mentor to many entrepreneurs, I also encourage an entrepreneur exit focus early, and I really like the specific steps outlined in the new book, “ Exit Signs ,” by Pamela Dennis, who has helped companies through this critical transition for decades. New startup founders keep all the operating metrics they need in their head.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2015

According to several reliable reports , job satisfaction for employees is at an all-time low. As a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I’m often asked what it takes to switch and get real satisfaction from this lifestyle. Put it behind you by setting your own realistic metrics for success and happiness.

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Satisfaction Entrepreneur Writing Startup 57

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 26, 2010

What metrics are going to be the key startup metrics and how do we get those metrics without too much cost? What existing systems will we leverage, what programming languages, software development methodologies, web application frameworks, revision control systems, etc.? What other kinds of systems will we likely need?

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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. He gave a glimpse into the 500 Startups program, including, but not limited to: Weekly roundup meetings with all hands to report wins and losses. ” Demo Day.

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 30, 2012

We make it trivial to quickly aggregate and monitor your key metrics in real-time! Start Engine offers a team of mentors who have proven themselves as successful entrepreneurs – not professional investors – ensuring that its startups are guided by the right people for the right reasons. SuperDemo: Bill Gross.

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SoCal CTO

JULY 23, 2012

What metrics are going to be the key startup metrics and how do we get those metrics without too much cost? Learning, Networking, Mentors From the question, this person is clearly looking at the issue of how to grow into this role. I believe you will find lots of CTOs quite willing to help you as a mentor.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 9, 2019

According to current reports , both your employees and your customers have to feel they know you, and you know them, before levels of trust can accrue. Your role is to provide mentoring and support as required. Provide training and mentoring directed at career growth. It also means listening and following-up on feedback.

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