InfoChachkie

MAY 12, 2014

Benedikt Scholz is an exceptional student whom I had the pleasure of instructing when he recently studied at UC Santa Barbara. Before arriving in Santa Barbara, he had already launched his first startup, Rooming , which helps college students manage their living accommodations while studying abroad or interning. Meeting Adam Cheyer.

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Entrepreneur Santa Barbara Email Startup 211

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 4, 2016

Modern-society is also littered with over-networkers and over-introducers and professional conference attendees. These people are like the friend in college who always tempted you by telling you about the latest party when you were at the library studying. I introduce people constantly and it’s an important part of my job.

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Innocal Conference Help Study 255

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 2, 2011

In Poly Sci I learned critical thinking and writing. We need to study humanities, religion, politics, biology, economics as well as computer science. Maybe 2 years of computer training would suit some people better than 4 years of book study? You don’t need a network. Single minded is good for some. Not for others.

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Education Startup Incubator Class 322

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2014

The starting point of product IS marketing, which is what a lot of young entrepreneurs that never studied business don’t realize. But my contact told me that many viral videos start through close networks on Reddit where a degree of formal and informal collaboration of individuals takes place. Simply write a great book?

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Marketing Startup SEM SEO 379

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 5, 2011

. - 500 Hats , July 30, 2010 Kathy Sierra at Business of Software 2009 - Business of Software Blog , May 4, 2010 Customer Development Checklist for My Web Startup – Part 1 - Ash Maurya , February 16, 2010 How-to learn about angel/vc term sheets - Gabriel Weinberg , June 28, 2010 Why Every Entrepreneur Should Write and 9 Tips To Get Started - OnStartups (..)

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Startup Venture Capital Blogging CTO Coach 378

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2013

This started as a post in which I was going to write out tips to personal branding and became in stead an essay of my own branding journey. I was 23 and had been programming computers, designing computer networks and selling software for 10 years. I was in Network Solutions. This was pre Internet. I was “technical guy.”

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Technical Advisors Marketing Startup Venture Capital 385

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2021

A more important question, then, for an aspiring entrepreneur, should be what to study in college for maximum value, rather than whether to drop out or stay. Don’t forget business writing and communication. Writing a business plan is the only way to determine if you even understand what your dream is all about.

Entrepreneur 149

Entrepreneur Tips Writing Coach 149

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Tracy studied SEOMoz and several other online sources of SEO tips. Tracy is knowledgeable enough to talk tech and swap design & product stories with other founders, but she realized early that networking amongst this group and reading and writing in their journals would not bring her more customers.

Startup 363

Startup Entrepreneur SEO Venture Capital 363

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 2, 2010

As a VC I’m acutely that a “yes&# decision to support an entrepreneur can do just that, yet I only write 2-4 of them per year and maybe another 3-4 as an angel. At Andersen Consulting I had built computer networks and programmed in COBOL. I wanted to study the languages. True story.]. I wanted to work there.

Startup 353

Startup Help Blogging Entrepreneur 353

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.

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Entrepreneur Startup Social Network Mentor 140

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

Vince Bianco: Newsforce is a premium online network, made up exclusively of digital news sites. That's what our network does, in essence, for our clients. Our second product, which we launched, is the premium news network. We spoke with Vince Bianco , the firm's CEO, about the company and its services.

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News Advertising Press Sites 124

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 15, 2014

A more important question, then, for an aspiring entrepreneur, should be what to study in college for maximum value, rather than whether to drop out or stay. Don’t forget business writing and communication. Writing a business plan is the only way to determine if you even understand what your dream is all about.

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Writing Coach Incubator Entrepreneur 111

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. Don’t skip all business social settings.

Entrepreneur 108

Entrepreneur Tips Startup Social Network 108

InfoChachkie

JULY 14, 2011

Value Prop Twitter Style : “Ringrevenue’s call performance marketing platform enables ad networks, agencies, advertisers & publishers to generate more inbound sales calls.”. 9) In Getting The Band Back Together , I write about the power of serial Founding teams. Who do you view as your biggest competition? You’re right.

Marketing 209

Marketing Advertising Paid Search Startup 209

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

you can build that with your personal peer network. I really like it when independent directors write a check into the company. If a multi-millionaire writes even a $25,000 I assure you that it has a psychological impact on how they’re thinking about the company. But if they could even write $2,500?—?money Responsible?—?In

Startup 187

Startup Writing Venture Capital Oracle 187

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Will Henshall: Focus@will is the first, ever music service which helps with focus and distraction, while writing, reading, and studying. I had been learning about network audio and online startups. Explain what Focus@will is all about? It's quite simple really, it helps you concentrate better on tasks.

Help 219

Help Startup Sites Research 219

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 21, 2013

" Study entrepreneurship, but major in something else. If offered at your college, don’t forget the practical business skills like “Critical Thinking”, “Business Writing” and even “Dress for Success.” There is nothing like writing and pitching a business plan that makes you realize what you don’t know. Just do it.

Entrepreneur 105

Entrepreneur Startup Course Education 105

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2011

" Study entrepreneurship, but major in something else. If offered at your college, don’t forget the practical business skills like “Critical Thinking”, “Business Writing” and even “Dress for Success.” There is nothing like writing and pitching a business plan that makes you realize what you don’t know. Just do it.

Entrepreneur 105

Entrepreneur Startup Course Education 105

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

OCTOBER 15, 2016

A more important question, then, for an aspiring entrepreneur, should be what to study in college for maximum value, rather than whether to drop out or stay. Don’t forget business writing and communication. Writing a business plan is the only way to determine if you even understand what your dream is all about.

Entrepreneur 98

Entrepreneur Tips Writing Coach 98

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2011

Background: Joel Spolsky studied Computer Science at Yale University (class of 1991). Microsoft Office ended up beating its competitors because it was able to read and write to file formats other than its own. A program manager would traditionally be responsible for: Writing the detailed specification for how the software should work.

Software Review 285

Software Review Software Blogging Startup 285

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 28, 2018

A more important question, then, for an aspiring entrepreneur, should be what to study in college for maximum value, rather than whether to drop out or stay. Don’t forget business writing and communication. Writing a business plan is the only way to determine if you even understand what your dream is all about.

Startup 97

Startup Writing Coach Incubator 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. Don’t skip all business social settings.

Startup 97

Startup Tips Social Network Mentor 97

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. Don’t skip all business social settings.

Entrepreneur 96

Entrepreneur Tips Startup Social Network 96

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

" Study entrepreneurship, but major in something else. If offered at your college, don’t forget the practical business skills like “Critical Thinking”, “Business Writing” and even “Dress for Success.” There is nothing like writing and pitching a business plan that makes you realize what you don’t know. Just do it.

Technical Advisors 90

Technical Advisors Startup Course Entrepreneur 90

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2015

I must admit I discuss this very frequently with portfolio companies but hadn’t thought to write about it. I need to give credit for the topic to PR Malloy who Tweeted me this question. msuster looking for an inspired post on when an exclusivity deal (w/ major industry player) works (cons as well) for an early stage tech co. —

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Outsource Development Startup Customer Custom 329

Tech.Co

MARCH 9, 2020

According to a study from the Harvard Business Review , remote workers have a tendency to feel left out and even ganged up on when check-ins aren't part of the typical work schedule. Furthermore, the study found that 46% of respondents said the most successful managers checked in frequently and regularly with remote employees.

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Tips Software Review Study Email 146

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2013

Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Studies have shown that consumers gauge credibility in large part based on the appeal of the overall visual design, including layout, typography, font size, color schemes, no broken links, and correct language usage.

Search Engine Optimization 105

Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising SEO 105

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

ZexSports and PacSun are putting an amazing panel together to discuss the value of key social influencer's, where they are on your social network, and how targeting these potential brand evangelists will have a positive influence on your social media network and ROI. This Panel has gotten extreme and sold out!

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Social Media Social Network Media Writing 75

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

JULY 22, 2012

Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Studies have shown that consumers gauge credibility in large part based on the appeal of the overall visual design, including layout, typography, font size, color schemes, no broken links, and correct language usage.

Search Engine Optimization 96

Search Engine Optimization Entrepreneur Sites Advertising 96

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Publish a daily blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Studies have shown that consumers gauge credibility in large part based on the appeal of the overall visual design, including layout, typography, font size, color schemes, no broken links, and correct language usage.

Tips 92

Tips Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising 92

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 8, 2013

According to the most recent study by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, there were approximately 514,000 new businesses created per month in the US in 2012. Be visible online and to traditional media, volunteer to lead, write guest posts for others, be responsive, give stuff away, and provide many ways to communicate.

Platform 105

Platform Entrepreneur Startup Social Media 105

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 31, 2012

According to a recent study done by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, there were 565,000 new businesses created per month in 2010 in the US alone, which is a 15-year high. Be visible online and to traditional media, volunteer to lead, write guest posts for others, be responsive, give stuff away, and provide many ways to communicate.

Startup 104

Startup Social Media Platform Blogging 104

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Studies show that anyone can be an entrepreneur, but many won’t be happy as entrepreneurs. The simple answer is that if you need funding, do your homework and start networking early. For all of you who live with an entrepreneur, my congratulations and my condolences. I’m sure you know what I mean. But that is far from the truth!

Entrepreneur 96

Entrepreneur Startup Blogging Social Media 96

socalTECH

MAY 25, 2016

There's also a great network effect happening in the area of industry clouds, and network capitalism, which is not just marketing poof. That network effect is a subtle but has a powerful effect with all this new technology. We can now write $20M, $25M, and $30M checks to existing, breakout companies in our portfolio.

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Southern California Capital Funding Invest 113

socalTECH

JULY 20, 2011

We thought it was a real opportunity to bring in some taste-maker editors, who could write specifically for that audience, and break news. I studied it, and very much enjoyed it, but by the time I got to my fourth year of school, I figured out I really didn't want to be that engineer in the lab, designing microprocessors.

News 173

News Entertainment Startup Bertelsmann 173