Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

These days, with the instant access to information and experts in every field around the world, and the wealth of personal assessment tools available on the Internet, there is no excuse for not exploring and evaluating the alternatives before you make a step forward. It can also help you better relate to others and become more self-aware.

Tool

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 10, 2010

I believe you can be much more productive, as well as a more effective leader, if you approach most meetings as mentoring opportunities, and limit them to five minutes. With the mentoring approach, the mentee asks for your support in their decision, or asks for your insight on the considerations for them making a future decision.

Mentor

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 16, 2012

I believe you can be much more productive, as well as a more effective leader, if you approach most meetings as mentoring opportunities, and limit them to five minutes. It works, but in all cases, to be a successful mentor, there are some key things you have to do: Be available always. The mentor assumes a role of a facilitator.

Mentor

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

To learn more about how women are looking to change the investment climate--and get involved in investing themselves--we caught up with one of the Pipeline Fellowship''s local mentors, the CEO of Beyond Capital Fund (www.beyondcapitalfund.org), Eva Helene Yazhari , who is here in Los Angeles. What is the Pipeline Fellowship?

Angel

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

These days, with the instant access to information and experts in every field around the world, and the wealth of personal assessment tools available on the Internet, there is no excuse for not exploring and evaluating the alternatives before you make a step forward. It can also help you better relate to others and become more self-aware.

Tool

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 10, 2012

You won’t really have a mentor unless lightening strikes. But if you seek one out, most talented employees would gladly become your informal mentor. This can be your most valuable career management tool so use it. If you ask for feedback in a pleasant, non-defensive way you will likely get it.

Writing

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Even after many years mentoring entrepreneurs and advising businesses, I continue to be surprised by the primary focus on products and processes, and the often incidental attention to hiring and nurturing the right people. Almost any startup can start with Excel, and move to open-source data analysis tools, including Python or RStudio.

Metrics

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

LaunchpadLA, which is among a number of startup accelerators which have emerged over the past few years and turned Los Angeles into one of the hottest startup markets in the nation, offers up $100,000 in an investment, free office space for four months, and access to mentors. READ MORE>>.

Class

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The core of the investing job of course is investing dollars into startup companies and helping as a mentor, advisor and board member on the companies in which you’ve invested. Marketing, recruiting, building data products & tools, event management, analyzing the portfolio, etc. So What Does All This Mean? Wait, What About Yves?

Venture Capital

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Huddlewoo a live video platform set to launch early 2013 to give people the ability to access extraordinary people for one-on-one conversations and mentoring. We are giving extraordinary people the tools they need to make giving access make sense. Based in Columbus, Ohio and community management in Washington, D.C,

Mentor

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

That's funding our new product, FanMix, which is a a social media tool. If you're like many people, you're having more and more public conversations, but there is no tool out there similar to Gmail which a lot of people use to organize their whole life. Ultimately, we're build tools for marketers on top of that.

Startup

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

The program is basically to take entrepreneurs, pair them with a mentor who is also an entrepreneur themselves, either a CEO or a CTO. It's structured so that they get funding, office space, all of the Internet resources, tools they need from mentors. There might be one or two mentors, one might be a CTO, another, a CEO.

CTO Coach

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 15, 2017

In my experience working with startups, the best approach these days is to find and use a good mentor (been there, done that). Of course, mentoring is not new – it’s been the favored way to learn arts and crafts since way back in the middle ages. But I assert that mentoring in business is making a comeback.

Mentor

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. On sales I often talk about “ Why Buy Anything, Why Buy Now, Why Buy Me ” as a tool to think about a sales process. Everybody has a blog these days and there is much advice to be had.

Startup

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

I acted as the occasional mentor, advisor and coach to Ethan. Ethan had pointed out to me that merchants were being barraged by “deal site” wanting to drive customers in the door but they didn’t have great tools to manage their customers. The company was called Red Beacon.

CTO Coach

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

In my own business career, many years as a business advisor, and mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I have validated the following strategies to practice and guide you. Provide training and tools to upgrade solution skills. As the market and technology changes, you and your team need to learn new skills, and how to use new tools.

Satisfaction

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

These days, with the instant access to information and experts in every field around the world, and the wealth of personal assessment tools available on the Internet, there is no excuse for not exploring and evaluating the alternatives before you make a step forward. It can also help you better relate to others and become more self-aware.

Guide

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 12, 2011

I believe you can be much more productive, as well as a more effective leader, if you approach most meetings as mentoring opportunities, and limit them to five minutes. It works, but in all cases, to be a successful mentor, there are some key things you have to do: Be available always. The mentor assumes a role of a facilitator.

Mentor

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2020

As a mentor to startups, I see more startups that are really an individual professional, marketing themselves as a consultant or freelancer in this new gig economy. Now the new breed of these is a self-managed entrepreneur, working remotely, with real expertise on the administrative tools and ways of business today. Sales Professional.

Startup

SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

MCC Principal Consultant with Career Management Strategies will discuss development tools for employees, review resources to support management coaching, and provide an overview of strategic mentor programs that can be catalysts for retooling initiatives, while Judy Issokson, Ed.D, Jan Cummings, M.S.

Coach

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

Provide the tools for team members to measure their own results. Tools and data are necessary for accountability, but must not be allowed to be the absolute determinant of a response. Provide the tools, but trust the people. Align individual responsibilities with relevant business goals.

Startup

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. Acquire and get familiar with required business tools. The ability to pivot quickly is a key to success.

Startup

socalTECH

AUGUST 5, 2014

The startups included SideVision , an ecommerce software platform; Portal Entertainment a content development company; Bubbl , a developer of mobile and web-based video editing tools; Wisemetrics , social content publishing; Incoming Media , push notification for video; and Toggle , a developer of HDMI dongles for streaming UltraViolet content.

Media

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 10, 2014

I’ve written before about the infrastructure you need to provide: Swiss Army Knife tool kits. You’re the coach, mentor, cheerleader. If it’s an enterprise software company you can no longer rely on tacit knowledge to win sales campaigns. Objection Handling training. And then there is the C round.

Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 16, 2021

The solution to this problem is part of a bigger challenge – taking back control of your work life, and regaining a sense of freedom and influence, as described in the classic book, “ Work-Life Brilliance: Tools to Break Stress and Create the Life and Health You Crave ,” by Denise R. Make an offer that serves both your needs. Drop the guilt.

Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Find a business mentor, as well as a friend. A mentor is someone who will tell you what you need to hear, while a friend might tell you what you want to hear. Reserve some time each day for your favorite blogs and influencers, follow up with social networking and expand your personal contacts offline. Start your own small business.

Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2022

Even after many years mentoring entrepreneurs and advising businesses, I continue to be surprised by the primary focus on products and processes, and the often incidental attention to hiring and nurturing the right people. Almost any startup can start with Excel, and move to open-source data analysis tools, including Python or RStudio.

Tool

InfoChachkie

APRIL 21, 2014

Reduce the discomfort of sucking by finding "unslumping" tools that rapidly recharge you. You''re Never Too Old For A Mentor , describes the benefits of working with an experienced sherpa to conquer a new and challenging phase of your life. Humility & Empathy. Avoid The Self-guided Tour.

Activity

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 15, 2015

As a mentor to startups, I see more and more startups that are really an individual professional, marketing themselves as a consultant or freelancer. Now the new breed of these is a self-managed entrepreneur, working remotely, with real expertise on the administrative tools and ways of business today. Sales Professional.

Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 10, 2022

In my own experience as a startup advisor and mentor, I find that entrepreneurs who can’t attract and maintain a highly motivated team rarely even get off the ground. Good hiring, training, and mentoring are the best motivators. Practice every day what you preach. Positive feedback has a diminishing half-life.

Examples

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. . Serves as management tool. Business planning is a crucial part of a successful business. So why make a plan?

Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 21, 2021

Make sure they have the right tools and sources. Make sure the person doing the work has all the tools, resources, and decision rights necessary to do the job without constant support from you. Practice speed mentoring , and ask for interim progress. Set completion times and milestones for follow-up.

Press

InfoChachkie

APRIL 25, 2011

Guy utilizes a pragmatic, hands-on approach, which provides readers with tools to enhance their persuasion capabilities, rather than simply presenting them a non-actionable narrative. Ask For Mentoring. Anything that you are passionate about and are willing to expend energy to motivate others to support, qualifies as a cause.

Technical Review

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

These days, with the instant access to information and experts in every field around the world, and the wealth of personal assessment tools available on the Internet, there is no excuse for not exploring and evaluating the alternatives before you make a step forward. It can also help you better relate to others and become more self-aware.

Tool

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 3, 2022

Seek mentoring from established industry leaders. The right mentors can give you timely and unbiased feedback on your business, industry trends, and emerging competitors. In some cases, the best mentor is one of your best customers. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 7/19/2022.

Marketing

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 25, 2019

Find a business mentor, as well as a friend. A mentor is someone who will tell you what you need to hear, while a friend might tell you what you want to hear. Reserve some time each day for your favorite blogs and influencers, follow up with social networking and expand your personal contacts offline. Start your own small business.

Tips

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 11, 2020

In my own experience as a startup advisor and mentor, I find that entrepreneurs who can’t attract and maintain a highly motivated team rarely even get off the ground. Good hiring, training, and mentoring are the best motivators. Practice every day what you preach. Positive feedback has a diminishing half-life.

Product