Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Based on my years of experience mentoring and advising entrepreneurs, you need to attack problems and challenges with a mindset of success, or it is unlikely that you or your business will survive. He is a serial entrepreneur and founder of several successful startups, as well as a consultant to some of the world’s largest organizations.

Entrepreneur 147

Entrepreneur Help Mentor Customer 147

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

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. Risk is more manageable with subscriptions and even freemium pricing. Find a strategic partner to accelerate growth.

Resource 121

Resource Metrics Entrepreneur Customer 121

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

With the current volatile economy, as an active startup mentor, I’m seeing a new surge of entrepreneurs and startups, with the commensurate scramble for funding. I recommend you work only with financial and broker organizations who have done the due diligence required, and who have a track record of success. Marty Zwilling.

Funding 104

Funding Summary Entrepreneur Acquisition 104

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2020

In the short term you need customers to find you at any price, and in the longer term you need revenue, profit, and return loyalty. Every business team becomes inwardly- focused by default, comparing themselves only emotionally to others they know within the organization. Build and model a high-performance culture.

Technical Review 124

Technical Review Layoffs Social Media Metrics 124

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 30, 2014

Many startups now go through accelerators and have mentors passing through each day with advice – usually it’s conflicting. This is generally how I try to organize my own views and how I try to give advice. He came to me months ago asking about a “strategic round” of capital for his startup at a high price.

Startup 407

Startup Framework CTO Coach Sales 407

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2020

Yet as I mentor entrepreneurs around the country, it still seems to be one of the least understood approaches to startup funding, with more myths than accredited angels and professional venture capital investors combined. With this model, a startup pre-sells their product early, at a cheaper price, in exchange for a pledge.

Entrepreneur 129

Entrepreneur Outsource Development Satisfaction Equity 129

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.

UCSD 185

UCSD Course Startup Sites 185

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 8, 2019

With the current strong economy, as an active startup mentor, I’m seeing a new surge of entrepreneurs and startups, with the commensurate scramble for funding. I recommend you work only with financial and broker organizations who have done the due diligence required, and who have a track record of success. Marty Zwilling.

Summary 121

Summary Startup Entrepreneur Funding 121

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

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. I wish it was that easy. There are already a variety of cloud computing solutions available for common business usage, including the following: Software as a Service (SaaS).

Technology 86

Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 86

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. Risk is more manageable with subscriptions and even freemium pricing. Find a strategic partner to accelerate growth.

Entrepreneur 129

Entrepreneur Resource Metrics Customer 129

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2019

Image via Pixabay As a mentor to many small business owners, I always caution them that you can never relax completely, just because your initial solution or product set appears to be getting traction, and the market buzz is positive. Control costs and adjust prices to maintain your margin.

Metrics 86

Metrics Startup Training Customer 86

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 12, 2013

He shared tons of information about how how they were using marketing to quantitatively make marketing decisions at HauteLook and acquire customers for prices that were far cheaper than similar companies. Natural mentors – a desire to help. I instantly hit it off with Greg because we was a fountain of knowledge.

Venture Capital 360

Venture Capital GRP Partners Startup Invest 360

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Based on my years of experience mentoring and advising entrepreneurs, you need to attack problems and challenges with a mindset of success, or it is unlikely that you or your business will survive. He is a serial entrepreneur and founder of several successful startups, as well as a consultant to some of the world’s largest organizations.

Entrepreneur 119

Entrepreneur Help Mentor Customer 119

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Some customers and stakeholders don’t just prefer that an organization is socially responsible, but insist on dealing only with these startups. Socially responsible products typically sell at a premium price. Employees tend to stay longer with the organization, reducing the costs of recruitment and retraining. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 100

Startup Organization Customer Custom 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2015

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. I wish it was that easy. There are already a variety of cloud computing solutions available for common business usage, including the following: Software as a Service (SaaS).

Startup 107

Startup Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur 107

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 5, 2013

The issue in these cases was usually not the technology per se, but the bigger business picture of marketable prices, ease of use, and support infrastructures. Through personal outreach, as well as industry organizations, they are constantly on the lookout for people smarter and more experienced in their domain.

Entrepreneur 101

Entrepreneur Mentor Ideas Startup 101

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. This is the point where you must manage to metrics, work on the culture of the organization, and look for partner-based growth. Just because you think it’s a great idea doesn’t mean there is a business opportunity.

Ideas 94

Ideas Slides Technical Review Patents 94

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2017

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. I wish it was that easy. There are already a variety of cloud computing solutions available for common business usage, including the following: Software as a Service (SaaS).

Cloud Computing 61

Cloud Computing Startup Social Media Networking 61

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. I wish it was that easy. There are already a variety of cloud computing solutions available for common business usage, including the following: Software as a Service (SaaS).

Cloud Computing 99

Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur Networking 99

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 13, 2018

With the current strong economy, as an active startup mentor, I’m seeing a new surge of entrepreneurs and startups, with the commensurate scramble for funding. I recommend you work only with financial and broker organizations who have done the due diligence required, and who have a track record of success. Marty Zwilling.

Summary 79

Summary Startup Entrepreneur Funding 79

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 1, 2019

After various roles in this one, he worked his way up the corporate ranks to run the organization of now almost 30,000 stores. Quantify your results in terms of cost per transaction, higher customer satisfaction, lower prices, and profit per employee, rather than number of transactions or hours worked. Accept and capitalize on change.

Technical Advisors 75

Technical Advisors Startup Satisfaction Customer 75

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Delivery and cost milestones are missed, which derail marketing and rollout plans, de-motivate the supporting organizations, and drive costs into worst-case scenarios. Bring in expert advisors and mentors to set initial goals, and build recovery plans. Written product specifications and business plans pay big dividends.

Startup 105

Startup Entrepreneur Marketing Satisfaction 105

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2012

Add an advisory board or experienced mentor to reality-check your financial projections, timeframes, and milestones before you publish them. Build a learning organization that shares your vision and drive. Look for ways to offer additional value, rather than slash prices. Strategically timid and haphazard marketing.

Startup 96

Startup Guide Resource Pricing 96

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 21, 2015

Yet as I mentor entrepreneurs around the country, it still seems to be one of the least understood approaches to startup funding, with more myths than accredited angels and professional venture capital investors combined. With this model, a startup pre-sells their product early, at a cheaper price, in exchange for a pledge.

Venture Capital 108

Venture Capital Angel Satisfaction Equity 108

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. Risk is more manageable with subscriptions and even freemium pricing. Find a strategic partner to accelerate growth.

Startup 115

Startup Resource Metrics Entrepreneur 115

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 15, 2015

With the uptick in the economy, as an active startup mentor, I’m seeing a new surge of entrepreneurs and startups, with the commensurate scramble for funding. I recommend you work only with financial and broker organizations who have done the due diligence required, and who have a track record of success. Marty Zwilling.

Funding 102

Funding Summary Startup Entrepreneur 102

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. Risk is more manageable with subscriptions and even freemium pricing. Find a strategic partner to accelerate growth.

Startup 113

Startup Resource Metrics Entrepreneur 113

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 23, 2012

1) Get A Mentor. "I We discovered that they were routinely performing a number of urgent tasks that had a relatively small impact on the overall organization. Note: This is an installment in the Iconic Advice series. Other installments include: Jeff Bezos , Steve Jobs , Richard Branson , Walt Disney and Michael Dell.

Startup 268

Startup Tips CTO Coach Technical Review 268

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. Risk is more manageable with subscriptions and even freemium pricing. Find a strategic partner to accelerate growth.

Resource 64

Resource Metrics Entrepreneur Customer 64

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 3, 2014

With the uptick in the economy, as an active startup mentor, I’m seeing a new surge of entrepreneurs and startups, with the commensurate scramble for funding. I recommend you work only with financial and broker organizations who have done the due diligence required, and who have a track record of success. Marty Zwilling.

Funding 98

Funding Startup Entrepreneur Summary 98

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 20, 2011

Add an advisory board or experienced mentor to reality-check your financial projections, timeframes, and milestones before you publish them. Build a learning organization that shares your vision and drive. Look for ways to offer additional value, rather than slash prices. Strategically timid and haphazard marketing.

Startup 93

Startup Guide Resource Pricing 93

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 17, 2017

Based on my years of experience mentoring and advising entrepreneurs, you need to attack problems and challenges with a mindset of success, or it is unlikely that you or your business will survive. He is a serial entrepreneur and founder of several successful startups, as well as a consultant to some of the world’s largest organizations.

Guide 60

Guide Entrepreneur Help Mentor 60

Jason Nazar

MAY 2, 2016

File the Articles of Organization and an Operating Agreement with the Secretary of State’s Office. Business Mentors. Speak to entrepreneurs and leaders in your industry and consider asking them to be your mentor. Ask mentors to join your Board of Advisors (for the overall benefit of the company). Forming an LLC?

Outsource Development 40

Outsource Development Startup Google Mentor 40

socalTECH

OCTOBER 14, 2010

On the other side of that, although universities had not been very experienced with spinouts, where the researcher is also a person active as an entrepreneurial, active member of the team, although there is some back and forth, and universities have gotten hung up on price tags and terms--one by one, everyone has figured that out.

Networking 215

Networking Research Startup USC 215

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 20, 2012

Price: $25 (Early Bird). 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. Event Details. When: Thursday, February 2, 2012 – 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. What: Spotlight Series Event.

Idealab 84

Idealab Tech Coast Angels CalTech Startup 84

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 12, 2010

Add an advisory board or experienced mentor to reality-check your financial projections, timeframes, and milestones before you publish them. Build a learning organization that shares your vision and drive. Look for ways to offer additional value, rather than slash prices. Strategically timid and haphazard marketing.

Guide 50

Guide Startup Resource Entrepreneur 50

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 30, 2012

Crowd Seats gets you in the crowd for your favorite games with ticket prices 50-90% off face value! Price: $25 (Early Bird). 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.

CalTech 91

CalTech Company Companies Idealab 91