InfoChachkie

JANUARY 7, 2013

Like most powerful business principles, Kerri's secret for building and maintaining a healthy and innovative corporate culture is no secret - instill a humble conviction in your team. Growing up. It wasn't until I started at Be Free at 27, 28-years old that I really understood what my passion was. It has become this cliché.

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InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Don Charlton’s heroic journey began with him growing up on government assistance and culminated in his founding The Resumator , one of America''s fastest growing startups. I grew up ridiculously poor. We pushed it in a corner to keep it up. Growing up. And I remember leaning back and lookin'' up at the sun.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 3, 2023

One of the reasons that now is the time to be an entrepreneur is the explosion of startup assistance organizations, usually called incubators or accelerators. Most of these are non-profits, set up by a university to commercialize new technologies, or a municipality to foster business development for the local economy.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 30, 2020

As an advisor to many startups, I’m convinced it’s an expensive and painful approach, but I do see it used all too often. He humbly outlines fifty-five of his own less-than-stellar business anecdotes over a career in business for all to see and avoid. But things do go wrong, and you will be left holding the bag. You may be dead wrong.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 3, 2014

Most technology startups seem to be funded by product people or business people. My first startup was no different. They are the lifeblood of many companies yet they are different than the traditional technology startup DNA so the ways that you hire, motivate, compensate and assess performance of these individuals will be different.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 10, 2013

As I’ve said before, all startups need to realize that every other company still has to see itself naked in the mirror in the morning. In my interview I talked about the biggest stress that really comes from startups – dealing with all the other people with whom you work. They are only one aspect of the startup experience.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2013

One of my favorite events last year was attending Startup Grind where I got to interview Clayton Christensen, author of The Innovator’s Dilemma. ” We talked about my influences as a younger person and what got me started in technology and entrepreneurship. And of course we talked about many of my views of building startups.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 17, 2016

One of the reasons that now is the time to be an entrepreneur is the explosion of startup assistance organizations, usually called incubators or accelerators. Most of these are non-profits, set up by a university to commercialize new technologies, or a municipality to foster business development for the local economy.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2023

All of these offer the potential for a win-win relationship with a nominal competitor, rather than a win-lose deal, as long as both sides can remain humble and not try to dominate the relationship. Every startup has a core competency which should not be shared. Up-sell related products or cross endorsement.

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InfoChachkie

APRIL 1, 2013

Marten began his story by explaining that MySQL was originally founded as a research project and how it was a nascent startup for nearly a decade before he joined the team. I started helping them with strategy in 2000 and then. I was ready to give up. We forced them up on stage to receive the prize. Share and Enjoy.

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InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Jason’s inspiration for this 6 ½ minute talk was a blog entry he wrote in 2008, which went viral within the startup community. Superheroes Never Give Up. Just like a superhero’s mission, startups are exhausting and demanding. You can check out Jason’s original entry HERE. free weekly Infochachkie articles!

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socalTECH

MAY 8, 2018

j2 Global owns a large portfolio of online brands, including such online publications as IGN, Mashable, Humble Bundle, Speedtest, PCMag, Offers.com, and Everyday Health, plus online cloud services like eFax, eVoice, Campaigner, Vipre, KeepItSafe and Livedrive. READ MORE>>.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Let me start with the news that I’m excited to share with you. Startup CEO experience (Founded P.S. XO along with my good friend Soleil Moon Frye. As I like to say (and as Kara humbly hates when I do so in front of others) … she has a much better resume to a venture capital partner than I do.

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InfoChachkie

MARCH 27, 2012

Although the Beatles’ phenomenal career encompasses numerous startup lessons, many of the anecdotes cited in Come Together are trivial, while others are painfully obvious. However, despite the book’s shortcomings, it contains a number of insightful lessons emerging entrepreneurs can apply to their startup careers.

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 12, 2016

In order to pay his college tuition, young Stephen created a sole proprietor startup with a very entrepreneurial pricing structure. In contrast, startups which confuse inputs with outputs are assured an unceremonious death. Startup selling is largely predicated on velocity. When can we start?”. Outputs, Not Inputs.

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 3, 2013

John Lusk, along with his Co-Author Kyle Harrison, leveraged their humble company''s newsletter into The MouseDriver Chronicles , a New York Times bestselling book. Upon graduation from Wharton, John and Kyle launched a startup based upon a simple, pedestrian product: a computer mouse shaped like the head of a golf driver.

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TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Kozlov, a longtime Techstars network fixture, has previously served as the head of the organization’s healthcare accelerator through a partnership with Cedars-Sinai and as the head of the Techstars Starburst Space Accelerator, which was focused on space and aerospace startups. and Los Angeles angel investor.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Since the start of the digital revolution several years ago, when the Internet and social media gave everyone instant access to you as well as your business, I have recommended personal branding as a basis for survival and thriving in this new world. Don’t be too humble. Ramp up face-to-face time with key contacts.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2014

One of the reasons that now is the time to be an entrepreneur is the explosion of startup assistance organizations, usually called incubators or accelerators. Most of these are non-profits, set up by a university to commercialize new technologies, or a municipality to foster business development for the local economy.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 12, 2023

If you wait for people to come up to you, they likely won’t be the right people. Psych yourself up for this, if necessary, before you enter a room. Exchange connection info and follow up within two days. The follow-up should be simple and to the point, such as a quick email suggesting an opportunity to continue the discussion.

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Xconomy

DECEMBER 4, 2017

They have very impressive academic credentials, business backgrounds comparable to their Silicon Valley peers, and a will to win that belies their humble reserve. Many have also had successful exits and are making notable investments in disruptive tech start-ups.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2020

All of these offer the potential for a win-win relationship with a nominal competitor, rather than a win-lose deal, as long as both sides can remain humble and not try to dominate the relationship. Every startup has a core competency which should not be shared. Up-sell related products or cross endorsement.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 29, 2014

I often describe “chutzpah” as being able to skate right up to the line of acceptability without crossing over it. Years ago I started using the term “politely persistent” to remind people that you still need to be likable even if you have gumption. Be humble – nobody likes too much arrogance; but.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

If your first startup fails, you are about average. His bullets are about job hunting, but I believe the principles apply equally well to starting a business: Analyze every failure, but never wallow in one. Don’t kid yourself and try to cover up the hurt with “My idea is just ahead of it’s time.” Maybe there wasn’t a market.

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InfoChachkie

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Article first published as Eleven Startup Tips From Mark Cuban on Technorati. Mark Cuban is a lifelong serial entrepreneur, launching his startup career with a variety of teenage schemes, including buying and selling collectable stamps to pay for college. Mark’s Startup Tips. " Bro It Up. "It

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Everyone who starts or owns a business expects to be the best of breed, but only a few achieve that status. As a startup mentor and advisor, I often contemplate what makes the difference between winners and losers. Stop dreaming about your passion and start acting on it. In other words, stay hungry and humble.

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socalTECH

JUNE 14, 2018

Los Angeles-based Ring , the "smart doorbell" and security camera maker, is expanding into the home security system market with a new system called the Ring Alarm--and has just started taking pre-orders for its systems. The system is supposed to ship on July 4th. Amazon paid around $1 billion for Ring earlier this year. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

If you wait for people to come up to you, they likely won’t be the right people. Psych yourself up for this, if necessary, before you enter a room. Exchange connection info and follow up within two days. The follow-up should be simple and to the point, such as a quick email suggesting an opportunity to continue the discussion.

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InfoChachkie

MARCH 1, 2012

As any long-time reader of this humble blog knows, I am an ardent Beatles fan. In the list below, I have compiled some of my favorite lessons from Come Together , combined them with a few of my own Beatles inspired startup tips. Once the group broke up, George released a three album set comprised of 23-songs. What’s Your B7?

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

Every investor knows how vulnerable a new startup is to competitors, so investors always ask about your sustainable competitive advantage in the marketplace. Neither speaks well for you or your startup. The problem is that startups have limited resources to keep them ahead of big companies. Don’t bash the competition.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 24, 2021

You may be able to establish a startup while working alone, or managing autocratically , but long-term business growth and success requires the power of effective group relationships to achieve exceptional engagement , team alignment, and results. I will paraphrase her key recommendations here: Humbly share your knowledge and your expertise.

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Tech Zulu Event

JULY 16, 2013

Today’s startup innovators come from about six hours south of Silicon Valley. Fun Fact: One of the most prominent figures from their firm, Mark Suster t, runs a blog startups follow religiously. By bringing startup companies together with modern facilities and tools, Amplify LA is the engine that powers the cutting edge.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

This alone will improve your productivity and effectiveness in your current role, as well as give you a head start towards a future role, including a management role or starting your own company as an entrepreneur. Free up time for high-priority tasks and helping others.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 2, 2015

Every investor knows how vulnerable a new startup is to competitors, so investors always ask about your sustainable competitive advantage in the marketplace. Neither speaks well for you or your startup. The problem is that startups have limited resources to keep them ahead of big companies. Don’t bash the competition.

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 3, 2013

John Lusk, along with his Co-Author Kyle Harrison, leveraged their humble company''s newsletter into The MouseDriver Chronicles , a New York Times bestselling book. Upon graduation from Wharton, John and Kyle launched a startup based upon a simple, pedestrian product: a computer mouse shaped like the head of a golf driver.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 1, 2011

I’d like to start by asking each of you to consider helping under-privileged children in America get a little bit more than they have today. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Charles Best , the founder of DonorsChoose.org to talk about his startup. How did he get started? It’s better than zero.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 28, 2020

In addition, in this new digital first world, nearly every type of purchase from what's for lunch, to where's the nearest ATM, starts with a 'near me' search on Google, Yelp, or one of the many other discovery networks. What are you most looking forward to in the technology/startup world in 2021?

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