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. Nurture existing relationships.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 15, 2010

Last night I attended the inaugural Open Angel Forum event started by Jason Calacanis , a fellow LA resident. Jason started the Open Angel Forum in response to his frustration that entrepreneurs were being charged by some angel organizations to present at their events. The event last night in Los Angeles was great.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

For our Insights and Opinions section today, we have a piece from GRP Partners' Mark Suster , who--after watching and judging pitches at last week's Twiistup event--gives some hints and tips about how not to suck at presentations. This was evident at the Twiistup pre-event company pitch last week at UCLA. Show some energy!

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SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 14, 2009

I moved into writing software to analyze audience data, and wrote a lot of computer graphics software. A few years ago, my CTO spotted a need that local groups and organizations have in handling RSVPs and registrations for meetings and events. for face-to-face general networking events. Cliff, remind me about your background?

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

If angel investors are pressuring you to set up a board and if you don’t have the leverage to push back a little then I might suggest a 3-person board in which all 3 seats are appointed by the common stock and you agree to appoint one of these seats to the angel investor but perhaps make it either time based or event based.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 17, 2019

Harris writes: “The figures, dating back to 2016, paint a picture of a company desperate to meet over-ambitious autonomy targets and one that is willing to spend freely, even recklessly, to get there. There were mutterings at the event, and wild cries on Twitter, of disappointment (there were plenty of platitudes as well).

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 22, 2010

Every investor expects to see some traction, both before and after a funding event. Here are some tips which will signal traction to investors, as well as your team: Document your business plan. Forcing yourself to write down a plan is actually the only way to make sure you actually have a plan. Traction means forward progress.

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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. Nurture existing relationships.

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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. Nurture existing relationships.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 20, 2013

The other worthwhile exercise is to write down what your competitors uses as its USPs – even ones that you don’t think are really valuable to customers. If you need demo tips I’ve covered that before. In order to buy now, now, now they need a “compelling event.”. But how would I use it?”. Startup Advice'

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InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Guy, how would your 2004 book, Art Of The Start , differ, if you were writing it today? If I were writing the book today, there would be a whole chapter or two…about how to use Facebook and Twitter. What tips can you share to help emerging entrepreneurs be as responsive? “I That doesn’t work.”. I wish there were magic bullets.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 6, 2009

James Tamplin, the site's co-founder, said that the new feature has been used by its beta users to write a collaborative novel, share cooking tips, discuss political events, and to transport a statue to Easter island.

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socalTECH

MARCH 28, 2019

It took about half of one day for the event, focused on the Rise of the Female Entrepreneur, and showcasing what women are building. It's a great event. You want to get some candor from the executives who are presenting as part of the event. Any good tips you gathered from listening to the speakers?

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Tech Zulu Event

MAY 16, 2013

During his presentation, Sam Teller gave people tips on how to connect with high profile people, who are inundated with emails. The event is meant to provide attendees with actionable steps to take to transition into the LA tech scene. Michael Carney , a tech reporter for Pandodaily , taught how to craft a compelling press release.

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SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Go to tech (or other relevant industry) events. So before you ask someone to even spend an hour of their time writing code or reviewing specs make sure you can pay them in some form (coffee, dinner, laptop, etc.), It can be done, but it’s hard. Here are a few perspectives on it: Building a sweat equity team You simply need to network.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 10, 2012

including tip. Planana – Sponsorship money for your next event. Some of us are incredible at getting people to an event, but horrible at asking them to pay to attend. Planana handles getting sponsorship dollars for your event so you can focus on marketing it. Incredible!

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 25, 2016

I recommend his tips for creating and maintaining that sweet spot: Define a personal declaration of purpose. Write it down, make it specific, expressive, yet succinct and jargon-free. Outside of work, it’s important to join a club, do volunteer work, and help at local events. Establish a team-defined declaration of purpose.

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InfoChachkie

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Although the exact sequence of events is a bit unclear, it appears that Hacker News user "lukethomas"(who is unaffiliated with Divshot) was prompted to create the Hacker News post after reading a tweet about the initiation of the company's private beta. According to Michael, the Hacker News exposure was completely unplanned.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Weddings are a bit like college degrees – they often set you back financially for many years after the event. Tracy studied SEOMoz and several other online sources of SEO tips. So many women aspire to wear Vera Wang, but few can really afford the dresses. If you want traffic you need to learn the tricks of the trade.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 22, 2010

Journalists don’t know enough about your company before the show, don’t have time for proper research, and you will be competing for their time afterward with 49+ other companies that want them to write about you. - If any journalists read this please feel free to add extra tips or disagree with anything I’ve said.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Every investor expects to see some business traction, both before and after a funding event. Here are some tips which will signal traction and fundability to investors, as well as to your team: Document your business plan. Forcing yourself to write down a plan is actually the only way to make sure you actually have a plan.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

When to get a lawyer - If you plan to be a venture or angel backed technology company (what I mostly write about) the best time to start meeting and getting to know lawyers is long before you ever start your company. I write about some of the lessons in my post on Startup Mistakes. Many people start companies arse backwards.

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InfoChachkie

MAY 5, 2011

Big companies make seductive promises, including access to large markets, significant financial resources and vital public validation (see Pulp Facts for tips on how to maximize such validation). However, avoid writing contracts that may contractually hold the other party to an economically infeasible deal.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

On the card I usually write the date, where I met the person, how I met them and what value I can bring to the table. Find events, conferences, mixers, networking groups, meet up groups who would find value in hearing your insights. In an excel sheet put the name of the event, link to the event, event organizer and event theme.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2012

Every investor expects to see some business traction, both before and after a funding event. Here are some tips which will signal traction and fundability to investors, as well as to your team: Document your business plan. Forcing yourself to write down a plan is actually the only way to make sure you actually have a plan.

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Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 25, 2014

In all seriousness, though, an extra tip to the good work being done at Breathometer, in light of a hugely saddening and tragic drunk driving incident that marred the positive festival feel of SXSW Music Week. A seriously enjoyable event, despite undergoing massive heart palpitations from the high-pressure nature of Titan Fall.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2013

I have published many of these PR Tips before. 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. It’s why it’s important to establish a brand, know what your key messages are and communicate them often and simply. Not kidding.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Below are some take away tips… and the video of the of the panel. At Silicon Beach Fest Hollywood 2012 Kevin Winston organized a panel called “How to Find and Hire a Developer”. Always have a developer do a test project before hiring them to make sure they deliver quality work. Ask for is code samples.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 17, 2011

Every investor expects to see some business traction, both before and after a funding event. Here are some tips which will signal traction and fundability to investors, as well as to your team: Document your business plan. Forcing yourself to write down a plan is actually the only way to make sure you actually have a plan.

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Steve Reich

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

Recently, I got to observe a much more rare event: a company exiting at a modest valuation. They shared sports tips, the latest app updates, and feedback from other users. The investors that backed the company I mentioned would cheerfully write checks to fund the team’s next venture. That’s not a bad place to be.

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Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 23, 2012

If you forget everything else I write about creating an app, remember this: every app needs a hook. The interface and the nature of tapping with your finger-tip doesn’t facilitate the sort of “catch-all” mentality that some desktop/web-based software has. The Hook Brings You back.

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InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Instead we ask our donors to provide an optional ‘tip’ to the company to help cover our operational costs and almost 90% of donors opt in. Some donors simply want to write a check to a national organization and move on. Greathouse : Do you have any tips for entrepreneurs who are fundraising for a social venture?

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 20, 2016

This isn’t an area I score highly in but I’m aware of the need and on days where I’ll have very long meetings, depositions or if I’m going to be in charge of a big event I definitely dial up the sleep right before. If you’re writing and looking up occasionally you’re assumed to taking notes.

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Tech Zulu Event

MAY 20, 2010

Currently there are about 11K+ committed Facebook Quitters and counting from the time I started writing this post. Helpful Quit Facebook Day Tips from @Jason : 1. How do you feel about what Facebook is doing with your information? Will you become part of the revolt May 31st? Let us know in the comments below.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 6, 2013

” I’m not a morning person; in fact, it’s 2pm as I’m writing this and I’m still in sweat pants, but for this, I’ll gladly be there. Advertising Automotive Business Culture Data Events Gadgets Marketing CCELA CMO connected car expo Ford ford motors Jim Farley la auto show LAAS'

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Tech Zulu Event

MAY 7, 2011

A tip for those without an Iphone or the newest Blackberry, look to these websites to download a FREE scanner app to scan these little squares. As I’m writing this article, Mother’s Day is just around the corner and what better example of AR in our lives than showing thanks to our mother’s with it. Redlaser for iPhone.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 13, 2011

With all these companies vying for attention & others just here to soak up the vibe I thought I’d write a much broader piece on how startups can make the most of their attendance at conferences & events. Be very targeted in which events you attend. Plan out your most important events to attend.

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