socalTECH

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Mentors outside of the university will come and help the innovators and students who have come up with their new ideas, and help them to convert those into professionally prepared business plans. Here, the mentors come and focus on what the innovators want to do. They'll even help them with presentation skills.

Competition 154

Competition Southern California Mentor USC 154

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

The second is that they are usually very experienced operators that can mentor the founding team. We’re an investor in an amazing startup company called Apeel Sciences that creates a film that helps preserve fruit & vegetables with totally organic materials and extends the shelf life by 3+ weeks without using herbicides or pesticides.

Startup 187

Startup Writing Venture Capital Oracle 187

Berkonomics

MAY 29, 2014

Richa is a successful entrepreneur and technologist giving back to the entrepreneurial community in many ways, including his weekly Internet TV program on entrepreneurism, and participation in several mentoring programs. . A business plan: Organizes your thoughts to better run your business. Determines financial requirements.

Startup 166

Startup Guide Help Mentor 166

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2023

The challenge is finding and using qualified affordable support organizations for each stage. The first step toward a business with any idea is to write it down, and build a business plan around it. Usually these will not give you money, but will provide inexpensive expert mentoring and office services. Early or embryonic stage.

Startup 122

Startup Funding Organization Incubator 122

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 18, 2021

It does mean that you need to look, listen, and participate in the business world around you, and network through all available channels, like business-oriented social networks online (LinkedIn), local business organizations (Chamber of Commerce), and events or conferences in your school or industry. Nominate someone as your mentor.

Entrepreneur 140

Entrepreneur Startup Social Network Mentor 140

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

So the writers block consensus was to write about LA startup incubators and mentorship organizations (2x as many votes as the other proposed topics). Ryan compares the many emerging startup incubators, accelerators, and mentorship programs to NCAA Football Conferences.

Conference 124

Conference Incubator Startup Writing 124

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 4, 2020

Then write down and prioritize your goals. Use your mentor or support organization to get you over the hurdle, and celebrate the success. Make the goal increments small, so you can see yourself making each step, rather than face a step the size of a mountain. Recognize the terror barrier and see it as a growth opportunity.

Startup 173

Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur Mentor 173

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

As a startup mentor and investor, I am approached regularly by aspiring entrepreneurs who assert that business plans take too much time, are inaccurate, and rarely add value. In fact, they are probably in such a hurry to give you money that they don’t want you to waste time writing anything down and passing it along to new investors.

Technical Review 126

Technical Review Writing Entrepreneur Slides 126

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

As a mentor to young aspiring entrepreneurs , I often get asked for tips on a strategy to get started. Don’t be shy about networking for advisors with business experience for coaching and mentoring. Sources should include local startup incubators, blog owners, and government support organizations, such as SCORE.

Startup 114

Startup Tips Coach Satisfaction 114

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

I have been writing a series on how startup boards get selected, who sits on them and what to avoid. Equally, put away your computer, your iPad or whatever other electronic device you use unless it’s 100% in note-taking mode and you’re using a stylus to write. The thing is?—?no You don’t have to have an opinion on every topic.

Startup 251

Startup Help Technical Review Writing 251

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2012

As long as somebody recognizes their million dollar idea and writes them a check, the source really doesn't matter. The mentoring offer always sounds good up front. But after they write the check, it soon becomes apparent that their desire to be helpful 24 hours a day is a nuisance at best. Only your Board can save you here.

Angel 112

Angel Entrepreneur Writing Invest 112

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

YOU Selling – My wise old friend & mentor, Ameet Shah, once told me after a meeting we had with clients (when I worked at Accenture), “there are two ways to run a meeting: asking or telling. Try to find out who in the organization is most likely to buy your product. So all the same rules apply.

Sales 314

Sales Startup Venture Capital Customer 314

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

As a startup mentor and investor, I am approached regularly by aspiring entrepreneurs who assert that business plans are a waste of time. They cite sources like the BusinessWeek story, “ Real Entrepreneurs Don’t Write Business Plans ” and this Forbes article. Writing it down promotes both understanding and commitment.

Technical Review 109

Technical Review Writing Entrepreneur Slides 109

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 28, 2018

The challenge is finding and using qualified affordable support organizations for each stage. The first step toward a business with any idea is to write it down, and build a business plan around it. Usually these will not give you money, but will provide inexpensive expert mentoring and office services. Early or embryonic stage.

Funding 94

Funding Startup Organization Incubator 94

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 24, 2010

Start by contacting the school entrepreneurship support organization. Most schools also foster relationships with local executives whom they use to lecture in MBA courses, judge student business plans, and assign as mentors for spinoffs (I have done all of these). Finding a team.

Help 94

Help Startup Mentor Incubator 94

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 26, 2013

As long as somebody recognizes their million dollar idea and writes them a check, the source really doesn''t matter. The mentoring offer always sounds good up front. But after they write the check, it soon becomes apparent that their desire to be helpful 24 hours a day is a nuisance at best. Only your Board can save you here.

Angel 105

Angel Writing Startup Invest 105

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2013

It does mean that you need to look, listen, and participate in the business world around you, and network through all available channels, like business-oriented social networks online (LinkedIn), local business organizations (Chamber of Commerce), and events or conferences in your domain. Nominate someone as your mentor.

Entrepreneur 108

Entrepreneur Tips Startup Social Network 108

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 30, 2015

It does mean that you need to look, listen, and participate in the business world around you, and network through all available channels, like business-oriented social networks online (LinkedIn), local business organizations (Chamber of Commerce), and events or conferences in your school or industry. Nominate someone as your mentor.

Startup 108

Startup Social Network Mentor Entrepreneur 108

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2021

Board rules and governance policies should be articulated in writing and voted upon. An advisory board is a small group of mentors that have specific industry knowledge and connections and bring their consultative expertise to the CEO in much the same way as a formal board, but without any formal roles or associated liabilities.

Startup 145

Startup Entrepreneur Mentor Writing 145

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Chander Dhall , a microsoft MP, anuthor, trainer, mentor, professional software architect/lead developer, INTETA speaker, open source contributor, community leader and organizer with years of experience in enterprise Software Development. Troy Miles , A designer and developer of software since 1979 writing games in assembly and C.

JavaScript 93

JavaScript Long Beach Java .Net 93

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

It does mean that you need to look, listen, and participate in the business world around you, and network through all available channels, like business-oriented social networks online (LinkedIn), local business organizations (Chamber of Commerce), and events or conferences in your domain. Nominate someone as your mentor.

Entrepreneur 96

Entrepreneur Tips Startup Social Network 96

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 3, 2010

As long as somebody recognizes their million dollar idea and writes them a check, the source really doesn't matter. The mentoring offer always sounds good up front. But after they write the check, it soon becomes apparent that their desire to be helpful 24 hours a day is a nuisance at best. Only your Board can save you here.

Angel 97

Angel Writing Invest Startup 97

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2012

It does mean that you need to look, listen, and participate in the business world around you, and network through all available channels, like business-oriented social networks online (LinkedIn), local business organizations (Chamber of Commerce), and events or conferences in your domain. Nominate someone as your mentor.

Startup 97

Startup Tips Social Network Mentor 97

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 30, 2023

Then write down and prioritize your goals. Use your mentor or support organization to get you over the hurdle, and celebrate the success. Make the goal increments small, so you can see yourself making each step, rather than face a step the size of a mountain. Recognize the terror barrier and see it as a growth opportunity.

Satisfaction 124

Satisfaction Startup Entrepreneur Mentor 124

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

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

What Miigle does is make it easier for entrepreneurs to grow their ideas and startups by connecting them with people including other entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, potential product users who share their interests and want to help. I’m a fan of building projects in a more organic way. I want to change that.

Startup 101

Startup Ideas Platform Entrepreneur 101

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

Then write down and prioritize your goals. Use your mentor or support organization to get you over the hurdle, and celebrate the success. Make the goal increments small, so you can see yourself making each step, rather than face a step the size of a mountain. Recognize the terror barrier and see it as a growth opportunity.

Entrepreneur 101

Entrepreneur Satisfaction Startup Mentor 101

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 6, 2012

Then write down and prioritize your goals. Use your mentor or support organization to get you over the hurdle, and celebrate the success. Make the goal increments small, so you can see yourself making each step, rather than face a step the size of a mountain. Recognize the terror barrier and see it as a growth opportunity.

Entrepreneur 97

Entrepreneur Satisfaction Startup Mentor 97

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2015

Board rules and governance policies should be articulated in writing and voted upon. An advisory board is a small group of mentors that have specific industry knowledge and connections and bring their consultative expertise to the CEO in much the same way as a formal board, but without any formal roles or associated liabilities.

Startup 103

Startup Entrepreneur Mentor Writing 103

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Unfortunately, many of the business professionals I meet these days in my mentoring and consulting activities feel perennially stressed and out of control, versus calm and satisfied with their position. This effort will force your mind to organize thoughts and structure your understanding of the issues at hand.

Demand 103

Demand Activity Email Mentor 103

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

It does mean that you need to look, listen, and participate in the business world around you, and network through all available channels, like business-oriented social networks online (LinkedIn), local business organizations (Chamber of Commerce), and events or conferences in your school or industry. Nominate someone as your mentor.

Startup 75

Startup Social Network Mentor Networking 75

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 2, 2013

Then write down and prioritize your goals. Use your mentor or support organization to get you over the hurdle, and celebrate the success. Make the goal increments small, so you can see yourself making each step, rather than face a step the size of a mountain. Recognize the terror barrier and see it as a growth opportunity.

Startup 96

Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur Mentor 96

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 15, 2018

Then write down and prioritize your goals. Use your mentor or support organization to get you over the hurdle, and celebrate the success. Make the goal increments small, so you can see yourself making each step, rather than face a step the size of a mountain. Recognize the terror barrier and see it as a growth opportunity.

Satisfaction 94

Satisfaction Startup Entrepreneur Mentor 94

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2023

Based on my own experience as a mentor and angel investor, I find that as many as ninety percent of startups fail in the first five years, despite their best efforts. Utilize all the avenues for networking, including industry conferences, investor meetings, peer gatherings, and local civic organizations, to make your presence and value known.

Social Media 98

Social Media Metrics Media Tool 98

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. Writing down key parameters will force you solidify the specifics, and mentally commit to them. 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 5, 2010

Then write down and prioritize your goals. Use your mentor or support organization to get you over the hurdle, and celebrate the success. Make the goal increments small, so you can see yourself making each step, rather than face a step the size of a mountain. Recognize the terror barrier and see it as a growth opportunity.

Startup 82

Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur Mentor 82

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 23, 2013

Using amSTATZ athletes can track workouts and search for trainers and local events and event organizers can use the network for their events publicity and partner with trainers to develop training programs for their registrants. For the client: Before: 60 minutes of training with a trainer = $60. How does it work practically?

Social Network 92

Social Network Networking Training Summary 92