Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

Relevant skills include continuous improvement of existing methods, processes and devices against a set of quality metrics. In summary, change will happen. The ultimate skills, which lead to innovation and totally new processes, usually come from experimentation and special studies.

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Startup Training Statistics Summary 116

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 3, 2023

Make sure you know what is really happening, through metrics and feedback from others. In summary, every leader has to deal with the many emotional pitfalls of the remote worker, including boredom, depression, guilt, paranoia, and loneliness. Measure everything and broadcast highlights.

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Startup Summary Coach Metrics 113

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 24, 2023

Here is a paraphrased summary of the eight-level scale she offers, with my own insights and experience added, for your consideration in starting your own self-assessment and move up: Extreme bias toward status quo as the right way. Maturing proficiency with innovation metrics. This requires dedicated resources of both time and money.

Organization 111

Organization Activity Resource Examples 111

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 6, 2021

I found a good summary of the most common mistakes in a classic book by Kelly Clifford, “ Profit Rocket ,” written primarily to help you on the other side of the equation – skyrocket your profits. A required metric is average days to payment compared to expectations. Considering the job done once a client has been invoiced.

Technical Review 151

Technical Review Startup Summary Pricing 151

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2019

With the real data from that surge, you need to take a hard look at business model realities, cost of customer acquisition, inventory costs, and other key metrics. Here is my summary of the key focus activities of that challenge for every business owner: Manage cash flow daily and plot a plan to profitability.

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Metrics Startup Training Customer 86

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2021

I like the summary of the competitive reality in a new book, “ Rethinking Competitive Advantage: New Rules for the Digital Age ,” by Ram Charan, who relates a wealth of current experience from global clients: Customers expect a personalized experience. You need to be part of a larger ecosystem.

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Competition Software Review Social Media Customer 142

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 28, 2020

I support his summary of five key steps to get beyond the planning: First check your view of the reality of your situation. This must include metrics and tracking, with the necessary systems and resources to act, recalibrate, and iterate as required. The process must focus not only on the “what,” but the “how.”

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Coach Resource Summary Metrics 159

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Or if you’re pinched on time the summary is below and the time coding can help you watch a brief snippet on topics that interest you. 48:30 Vanity metrics. 52:00 Actionable metrics. what lessons can we draw from Steve Jobs successes? Eric is so damn good. I could have gone 2 hours. 43:20 The inception of Lean Startup.

Social Media 301

Social Media Startup Metrics Media 301

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 2, 2015

For a well-funded A or B round company I have recommended “ leveling up ,” which entails many things but in summary I tell people to “act your stage.” The full financial details and metrics were in the deck. Establishing Metrics & Monitoring Success (or Failures). HR & Legal.

Outsource Development 150

Outsource Development Metrics Startup Sales 150

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 14, 2018

Summary: Send the Deck Pitch decks are sales & marketing decks and like in any sales activity, any great sales person assumes his or her competition will eventually get their deck. I would likely open up your deck, read it again and begin contemplating your company again.

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Funding Venture Capital IP Email 239

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

I found a good summary of the dynamics behind personal business leadership, and how to get there, in a recent book “ Leadership Rigor! ” Use metrics to support judgment in decisions. Metrics should be seen as guides, helping to direct and support good behavior, but not absolute measurements of good or bad judgment and wisdom.

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Develop Development Coach Metrics 103

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 25, 2015

Let me give you the quick summary of what I said yesterday: Public markets affect venture funding. private companies grow so quickly that their metrics catch up with their valuations. If you’re an entrepreneur or VC who wants somebody else’s view on that you should read it. This morning the US stock markets are rallying.

Venture Capital 150

Venture Capital Startup Marketing Summary 150

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 19, 2012

For example, if you are trying to determine viral coefficient (see Startup Metrics ), then the focus should be around those aspects of the MVP. It would be great to get notes and summaries from these. You might also have a business plan, marketing plan, financials, competitor analysis or other kinds of background document.

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Develop Development Technical Review CTO Coach 354

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 12, 2019

Relevant skills include continuous improvement of existing methods, processes and devices against a set of quality metrics. In summary, change will happen. The ultimate skills, which lead to innovation and totally new processes, usually come from experimentation and special studies.

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Startup Training Statistics Summary 94

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 11, 2019

I saw a good summary of the required principles for long-term trust in a new book, “ The 10 Laws of Trust ,” by Joel Peterson, Chairman of JetBlue, professor at Stanford University, and thought leader in this area: Practice personal integrity in all that you do. Define metrics to measure what you want to achieve.

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Mentor News Summary Coach 98

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

I found a good summary of the dynamics behind personal business leadership, and how to get there, in a new book “ Leadership Rigor! ” Use metrics to support judgment in decisions. Metrics should be seen as guides, helping to direct and support good behavior, but not absolute measurements of good or bad judgment and wisdom.

Entrepreneur 104

Entrepreneur Startup Coach Metrics 104

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2013

Here is my summary of her roadmap which I believe can get you back on the right track with a “customer-centric” approach rather than a “company-centric” approach: Find out what customers want and how they want to buy it. Include planned measurements and metrics. Debate and adjust your offering to better match what customers want.

Startup 105

Startup Search Engine Optimization Summary Customer 105

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 3, 2012

Here is my summary of her detailed roadmap to get you back on the right track with a “customer-centric” approach rather than a “company-centric” approach: Find out what customers want and how they want to buy it. Include planned measurements and metrics. Debate and adjust your offering to better match what customers want.

Tips 93

Tips Search Engine Optimization Summary Startup 93

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2011

Here is my summary of her detailed roadmap to get you back on the right track with a “customer-centric” approach rather than a “company-centric” approach: Find out what customers want and how they want to buy it. Include planned measurements and metrics. Debate and adjust your offering to better match what customers want.

Customer 96

Customer Custom Search Engine Optimization Summary 96

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 7, 2017

Relevant skills include continuous improvement of existing methods, processes and devices against a set of quality metrics. In summary, change will happen. The ultimate skills, which lead to innovation and totally new processes, usually come from experimentation and special studies.

Startup 56

Startup Training Statistics Summary 56

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 11, 2014

Relevant skills include continuous improvement of existing methods, processes and devices against a set of quality metrics. In summary, change will happen. The ultimate skills, which lead to innovation and totally new processes, usually come from experimentation and special studies.

Entrepreneur 110

Entrepreneur Startup Training Statistics 110

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 7, 2017

Distribute an Executive Summary and Recommendations report, as well as transcripts of your interviews, to all the key players in your company. Include planned measurements and metrics. She recommends phone interviews by you, by appointment, with structured questions, and you document results.

Search Engine Optimization 58

Search Engine Optimization Startup SEO Customer 58

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 23, 2013

No summary of what we did, no easy way for me to recommend my trainer to my friends, and no way for me to easily book the next appointment. After the session, Andy posts a summary to Jenna’s profile with the details of their workout and a few words of advice. Why did you venture into fitness?

Social Network 92

Social Network Networking Training Summary 92

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 29, 2012

I found a good summary of the relevant keys to business operational excellence in a new book by Faisal Hoque, called “ The Power of Convergence.” Metrics are required for ensuring the return to a known good baseline. during that period. Apple is now at $570B, with Microsoft at $240B. So what could have happened here?

Ideas 94

Ideas Startup Summary Competition 94

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

I found a good summary of the most common mistakes in a recent book by Kelly Clifford, “ Profit Rocket ,” written primarily to help you on the other side of the equation – skyrocket your profits. A required metric is average days to payment compared to expectations. Considering the job done once a client has been invoiced.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Entrepreneur Summary Pricing 100

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 21, 2011

I found a good summary of the relevant keys to business operational excellence in a new book by Faisal Hoque, called “ The Power of Convergence.” Metrics are required for ensuring the return to a known good baseline. billion during the same period. Both had access to the same technology, people, and market. Define response mechanisms.

Startup 100

Startup Ideas Summary Competition 100

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Relevant skills include continuous improvement of existing methods, processes and devices against a set of quality metrics. In summary, change will happen. The ultimate skills, which lead to innovation and totally new processes, usually come from experimentation and special studies.

Startup 93

Startup Training Statistics Summary 93

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2012

I found a good summary of the most common mistakes in a new book by Kelly Clifford, “ Profit Rocket ,” written primarily to help you on the other side of the equation – skyrocket your profits. A required metric is average days to payment compared to expected. Considering the job done once a client has been invoiced.

Technical Review 109

Technical Review Startup Entrepreneur Summary 109

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Relevant skills include continuous improvement of existing methods, processes and devices against a set of quality metrics. In summary, change will happen. The ultimate skills, which lead to innovation and totally new processes, usually come from experimentation and special studies.

Startup 94

Startup Marketing Training Statistics 94

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

Good press and industry mojo wasn’t enough to overcome the financial metrics of the business and the offers came in at more like $10 million. I believe in company metrics that are publicized and can be used as company motivation and creating a unified sense of purpose. It was not. I wasn’t surprised. We decided not to sell.

Startup 417

Startup Course Venture Capital Writing 417

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2012

In fact, a business plan is needed more by you than investors, as the blueprint for your company, team communication, and progress metrics. You can bolster this position by including a Letter of Intent (LOI), contract summaries, or even testimonials. Financial forecast and metrics. Executive team.

Competition 113

Competition Metrics Startup Invest 113

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2018

Kai taught me that the key metric to whether a sales process is going well is “engagement.” Summary I hope I’ve been able to persuade you that data rooms are waste. He said, “If they are not willing to meet then you’re already dead so you’re better off to spend your time with another lead. I’d be grateful if you could prioritize it.

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Funding Venture Capital Startup Email 336

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2016

He lays out very plainly his own experiences on both sides of this equation, and I particularly enjoyed his summary startup roadmap of twenty-one steps to success, which add real content to the eight that I recommend to every entrepreneur: Select an idea you can clearly communicate in thirty seconds.

Entrepreneur 58

Entrepreneur Ideas Pricing Customer 58

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2010

It’s human nature to prioritize the metrics that get measured, so the simple act of keeping track is often enough to have a significant positive impact. The Venture Value Scorecard is a one-page summary of your company’s achievements and assets: the factors that contribute to the value of your organization.

.Net 89

.Net Metrics Competition Template 89

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 10, 2011

But creating better visibility for investors of the profitability of each unit and accountability for bosses of each to perform well according to differnet metrics is a good & important idea. Fan Summary of Netflix Redux, the movie : 2 out of 5. No, probably not. ”). Major change by blog post again ? I use it all the time.

Netflix 287

Netflix Customer Custom Pricing 287

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2011

In fact, a business plan is needed more by you than investors, as the blueprint for your company, team communication, and progress metrics. You can bolster this position by including a Letter of Intent (LOI), contract summaries, or even testimonials. Financial forecast and metrics. Executive team.

Competition 116

Competition Metrics Startup Sales 116

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 6, 2010

Relevant skills include continuous improvement of existing methods, processes and devices against a set of quality metrics. In summary, change will happen. The ultimate skills, which lead to innovation and totally new processes, usually come from experimentation and special studies.

Startup 78

Startup Training Statistics Summary 78