SoCal CTO

APRIL 27, 2011

The first thing I do is suggest they explore if they really need to hire a full-time CTO for their startup and if so, what kind of CTO they need. I'd suggest: Startup CTO or Developer , Startup Founder Developer Gap , Part-Time CTO , Technology Advisor , CTO Founder , Acting CTO. The next step is a phone interview.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Dewolfe suggested in an interview with TheStreet that the company was considering an IPO in the future. Jam City said the old name of the company "lacked the spirit" of its products. Jam" refers to two of the company's most popular titles--Cookie Jam and Juice Jam. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Dewolfe suggested in an interview with TheStreet that the company was considering an IPO in the future. Jam City said the old name of the company "lacked the spirit" of its products. Jam" refers to two of the company's most popular titles--Cookie Jam and Juice Jam. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 1, 2022

I’m happy to add my own insights here for your consideration to her suggested eight essential lessons, with supporting case studies, for evolving any innovative idea into a business reality: Every innovation must solve a customer problem. Don’t be hesitant to use focus groups, crowd funding, and personal interviews to quantify interest.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Trying to save costs by seeking resumes on the Internet will result in poor quality candidates, more time required for screening and interviews, and high turnover. I’m not suggesting executive search firms for every startup position, but national recruiting organizations will get better results.

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Berkonomics

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Employees throughout the organization want to feel empowered to make suggestions, to know the reasons for decisions that affect their jobs, to have some small control over their environment. Let’s get personal. Do you think you’re much better than a marginal leader? Well, here are a few tests for you to help come to an answer.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

With these, you apply common tools, such as field research, user groups, questionnaires and interviews. Early testing of conceptual models and design ideas often suggests a complete overhaul and rethinking of the design. Include the total user experience from shopping to support. Experience using the product is only one stage.

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 21, 2021

For harm reduction, they want Netflix to acknowledge the company’s harm in platforming transphobic content, add a disclaimer before transphobic titles, boost promotion for trans-affirming titles on the platform, and suggest trans-affirming content alongside those flagged as anti-trans. Several things can be true.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 16, 2011

You don’t have time in your day to always be interviewing. Cuz there are 20 people who have the exact qualifications as the job spec will suggest. You know the drill – “informational interview.&# Life is an informational interview. .&# Life is an informational interview.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 4, 2020

Trying to save costs by seeking resumes on the Internet will result in poor quality candidates, more time required for screening and interviews, and high turnover. I’m not suggesting executive search firms for every startup position, but national recruiting organizations will get better results.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Richard recently published a new book, The Soul Of A Deal , talking about his experience with deal making and interviewing such others as J.J.Abrams, Deepak Chopra, Peter Guber, Reid Hoffman, Penn Jillette and many others on their own experiences. So, what I did is I sat down and interviewed people like J.J.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 18, 2021

During this time or earlier, you should also be doing your own due diligence on the investor, as suggested in a classic article on avoiding problem investors. If the product is in customer hands, expect some customers to be interviewed. This is the highest priority item. What are the “kinks” or certifications that need to be resolved?

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Tech.Co

JULY 29, 2020

Other tech companies – including Facebook and Twitter – have suggested that most employees could work remotely indefinitely, even after coronavirus restrictions are lifted. . .” ” “We’re going to be the most forward-leaning company on remote work at our scale,” Zuckerberg said in an interview with the Verge. . “We

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InfoChachkie

APRIL 3, 2012

They smile, they laugh on cue and they have a rehearsed response for every conventional interview question. Relax; I am not suggesting that you violate fair employment practices. Group interviews can also be an effective way to gain insight into someone’s soul. In one-on-one interviews, the applicant is always on.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 23, 2020

With these, you apply common tools, such as field research, user groups, questionnaires and interviews. Early testing of conceptual models and design ideas often suggests a complete overhaul and rethinking of the design. Include the total user experience from shopping to support. Experience using the product is only one stage.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 16, 2019

It’s actually easy to spot whiners during the interview process, by listening to them run down previous employers and not accepting accountability. Openly reward positive suggestions. Maybe it’s time to establish or re-activate the old-fashioned “suggestion box.” Use the hiring process effectively. If not, don’t say it.”

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Tech.Co

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Unlike apps which rely on user-generated content, Chuz pulls suggestions from a blend of editorial content, social media pages , and mass review websites. Schlosser wanted an all-in-one app that would manage multiple message threads as well as suggest locations to eat, drink, and meet people. Millennials are all about convenience.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 31, 2022

I’m not suggesting that all have to be on the professional speaker circuit to succeed, but let me assure you that public speaking is a required business skill. You are asked to explain your vision in a television interview. As an investor, I sometimes see CEOs who negotiate to send their VP of Marketing to talk.

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SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 6, 2011

Neither had done enough customer validation to be able to say the second line that Tristan suggested. And that's the first response that Tristan suggests. I’ve spoken to dozens of customers, I have a validated customer persona, built an MVP to test key behavioral hypotheses, and the data doesn’t back what you’re saying."

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Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Employees throughout the organization want to feel empowered to make suggestions, to know the reasons for decisions that affect their jobs, to have some small control over their environment. And obviously, an emergency is rarely the time to seek consensus before acting to protect lives and assets.

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Berkonomics

APRIL 28, 2010

What is hard to find, is the rare CEO that makes the process of hiring top recruits such a priority that he or she spends personal time deeply involved in the specification, resumé review, interview and selection of top employees. Some even encourage interviews with those the candidate would manage.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 27, 2010

I think this can also be a great resource for others to chip in with other suggestions since I clearly don’t corner the market on recruiting advice. Define criteria for judging – I find that many people I know go into interviews without thinking about what is important to them first. BEFORE YOU START.

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socalTECH

MARCH 18, 2009

Andrew has recently been interviewing interesting entrepreneurs and thought leaders, and recently interviewed Brian Johnson , the founder of eteamz, Zaadz, and Philospher's Notes. Brian suggests taking Guy Kawasakis advice. When he launched eteamz, Brians vision was for a comprehensive site that organized youth sports.

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TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 13, 2018

The new version of Lyft’s app shows every mobility option and makes suggestions based on user behavior, location and other data. This multimodal strategy, which Lyft outlined back in July, will help the company meet its goal of taking 1 million cars off the road by 2019. ” Lyft is also pushing to improve bike safety.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

If you want to get schooled by a guy who’s done it all I suggest watching this video interview I did with him that has already been watched 55,000 times or if you prefer a summary version in writing it’s here.

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InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

As Guy notes in the accompanying video interview, his primary goal with Enchantment is to reach a broader audience, beyond the high-tech, startup world. You can watch the video interview with Guy below or on YouTube here: [link]. I even plan to use it in my upcoming UC Santa Barbara Entrepreneurial Selling class. That doesn’t work.”.

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SoCal CTO

JANUARY 2, 2013

I suggested that they should look for someone like me, but on the business end. Do you have any suggestions for how to find a good mentor? People will suggest folks who are high profile. Then we discussed how they could go about finding this startup business advisor. They may open doors to the next role. And I'm not alone.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2013

Reports suggest that 90% of today’s shoppers skip marketing pitches, to research online before they buy, and over 50% check user reviews before making a decision. The best way to do this is with real customer interviews. Customers will tell you things when being interviewed that they will never tell you while you are selling to them.

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InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 27, 2011

When you are interviewing candidates during the early stages of your startup, who is far more important than what, because the tasks the candidate previously performed may only be partially applicable to the role they will play at your adVenture. If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for. Who Not What.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 7, 2017

Reports suggest that 90% of today’s shoppers skip marketing pitches, to research online before they buy, and over 50% check user reviews before making a decision. The best way to do this is with real customer interviews. She recommends phone interviews by you, by appointment, with structured questions, and you document results.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 5, 2015

It’s actually easy to spot whiners during the interview process, by listening to them run down previous employers and not accepting accountability. Openly reward positive suggestions. Maybe it’s time to establish or re-activate the old-fashioned “suggestion box.” Use the hiring process effectively. If not, don’t say it.”

Product 103

Product Startup Customer Custom 103

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 6, 2014

If you relay a story that during interviewing some of your colleagues found the candidate to be arrogant and you’re “wondering whether that was a problem when he worked with you” that exact conversation we be relayed to the candidate. Many of the people at our company who interviewed her really like her.

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Tech.Co

MARCH 9, 2020

in an interview that “good password habits are one of your strongest lines of defense” in the event of an attack. If you're soon likely to be logging on from your living room, there are some best practices for working from home that will keep your tasks efficient and your business secure. 1Password COO Matt Davey told Tech.co

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 25, 2012

In my recent interview with Tal, he describes how his actions encouraged Intuit to play nice with Mint. You can watch my interview with Tal below or on YouTube here: [link]. Tal Siach is a life-long serial entrepreneur who has mastered social media as a guerrilla marketing tool. free weekly Infochachkie articles!

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Alon Schwartz

APRIL 10, 2012

In my previous blog post Do’s and Don’ts of a Job Interview I described the importance of the first ten seconds of a job interview from the interviewee’s standpoint. In this post I will dive into the importance, limitations and traps of the first ten seconds, but focus instead on the interviewer’s standpoint. The Caveman Brain.

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Tech.Co

APRIL 5, 2018

For those that have to-do lists, Qualman suggests for you to make “Not to do lists,” more like “Not yet” lists, which cause you to put the longer term goals aside to reduce distraction. Qualman suggested taking a breath and considering if what you are doing right now is the most important thing for your business. “[Ask Qualman said.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 28, 2013

It’s actually easy to spot whiners during the interview process, by listening to them run down previous employers and not accepting accountability. Openly reward positive suggestions. Maybe it’s time to establish or re-activate the old-fashioned “suggestion box.” Use the hiring process effectively. If not, don’t say it.”

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