Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Leaders are judged on key elements of execution, including a focus on priorities, ensuring clear accountability, managing decision making, mobilizing others, adapting quickly, and communicating execution urgency. Good performance management is more about rewarding desirable behavior than penalizing bad performance.

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TechEmpower

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Project Management: Get a clear understanding of the company's process. Is there a project manager? An account manager? While beneficial, some project managers hinder effective communication. Employee and Contractor Details: How many full-time W2 employees and contractors do they employ, and where are they located?

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

We don’t want to compete for the largest AUM (assets under management) with the biggest firms in a race to build the “Goldman Sachs of VC” but it’s clear that this strategy has had success for some. But I thought a better way of thinking about how we manage our portfolios is to think about it as a funnel. super size or super focus.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2021

The CEO must focus on key management team hires and assume a few mistakes which need to get fixed. As one company Chairman says, "The common elements I see in first time CEO's: a) they don't hire fast enough, b) they don't fire fast enough, and c) they don't manage their board and investors well." Create and sell a financial model.

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TechEmpower

MARCH 4, 2024

Other Notable Functions Generative AI is poised to revolutionize supply chain management by enhancing demand forecasting, enabling businesses to anticipate market changes and adjust inventory accordingly. It can also optimize logistics through route and delivery scheduling, leading to reduced operational costs and improved delivery times.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In my experience as an employee, up to an executive, in large companies as well as small, I’ve found that people who are consistently negative and complain are a big constraint on productivity, as well as the most difficult management problem that most business leaders face. Remove or retrain repeat offenders on a timely basis.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 23, 2021

As you expand the business into new geographies and market segments, focus on culture inclusivity rather than trying to manage multiple subcultures. Attempts to do this have resulted in more confusion than value, as well as high management and marketing costs. Accommodate and integrate multiple cultures.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

They value harmony among members, and measure success as a function of the number of priorities concurrently managed. Building and managing teams along the new lines outlined is not easy, and that’s why it’s a real competitive advantage when you do it.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. An example would be getting free office space by agreeing to be the property manager for the owner. Set expectations accordingly. Get a loan or line-of-credit. Barter your services for their services.

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TechEmpower

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

When speaking with founders and CEOs, we often hear concerns like this: My project manager is losing confidence in the development team. A culture of change management. Aggressive timelines and pressure from management create plenty of opportunities to introduce bugs. It’s a good question. A low amount of unplanned work.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 4, 2022

According to a classic book on people management by Professor Derek Torrington, “ Managing to Manage: The Essential Guide to People Management ,” it is the listener who determines the extent to which a message is understood, and that is shaped largely by their own experience and background.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 16, 2022

This one relates to every team member’s ability to manage stress, control emotions, and cope with business and personal challenges. I find this one to be just as important as physical health, but often overlooked by business leaders and personnel managers alike. Emotional stability. Financial strength. Financial strength.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Many risks can be managed or calculated to improve growth or provide a competitive edge, while others, like skipping quality checks to save money, are recipes for failure. The challenge is to avoid the bad risks, while actively seeking and managing the smart risks. Risk is more manageable with subscriptions and even freemium pricing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 31, 2023

It’s amazing how quickly these activities lead to leadership or management opportunities. Hone your project management skills above all others. Project management is essential to getting things done on time, with a minimum number of problems and crises. Stretch here also increases job satisfaction.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

As a business consultant with experience in large companies as well as startups, I often hear about dysfunctional management hierarchies, as well as the value provided by exceptional ones. We have all heard about the successes of flattened management organizations in the last decade at Facebook, Valve, Zappos, and others.

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TechEmpower

JULY 24, 2023

Content Management How often will the application’s content need to change? A Product Manager? Product Management Do you have a clear vision of the initial application and a plan for sequencing changes after the initial launch? Do you have the internal staff to manage changes? Do you rely on affiliates?

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

You can review all the specifics of this approach in the classic book by Nathan Furr and Paul Ahlstrom, appropriately titled “ Nail It then Scale It: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Creating and Managing Breakthrough Innovation ,” but I will net it out here. These areas include market, process, and team transitions.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Managing an agile business means managing change, not solidifying a status quo. If you are the entrepreneur, or the top executive, you set the model and the tone of your business. You can’t have an agile business without effective communication, an empowered team, and a constant influx of new ideas.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

For the elite startups and entrepreneurs who manage to attract the investor they dream of, and survive the term sheet negotiation, there is still one more hurdle before the money is in the bank. This is the mysterious and dreaded due diligence process, which can kill the whole deal. My best advice is to stick to the middle ground.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The DoD buys hundreds of billions of dollars of products and services per year, and nearly all of these purchases are managed by Program Executive Offices. Program Managers (PMs) work with the PEO and manage subsets of the larger program. Think of the PEO Directory linked below as a “Who buys in the government?” phone book.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 23, 2022

This is really an issue of the quality of the people you hire rather than the management or compensation system. Old management models encourage employees to optimize their own task, often at the expense of the overall company objectives. Hire employees who have strong skills, with the motivation to learn new ones.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 11, 2024

Task management software has recently seen a revolution, with today’s iterations ushering in new levels of efficiency, productivity, and performance. The post How Technology Is Changing Task Management appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 3, 2021

Current research indicates that innovation is a discipline, it can be maximized, measured, and managed through formal processes. Other innovations, such as the ones from Kaizen initiatives, can only come from established organizations and processes. Innovation is random, and can’t be orchestrated.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Furniture stores encounter obstacles such as inventory management and ensuring top-notch customer service. Improving Inventory Management System Effective inventory management is crucial for the success of operations. Moreover, this tech enables the management of resources.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 18, 2024

Inventory management for any wholesale business can be challenging, especially if you're in the used device business. The post Implementing Inventory Management Software Into Your Wholesale Business appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 14, 2022

We all just need your help in managing personal data correctly, and making sure you are part of the solution, rather than part of the problem. That challenge is a major business opportunity, as well as a risk, for startups.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2023

After digging deeper, I find that most of these cases are not intentional , and the guilty may not even be aware of bad habits which are hurting their image and antagonizing management and customers. Remove clutter and develop a system for tracking projects and managing resources. Emotional turmoil or need for immediate gratification.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2024

This article discusses some of the best strategies to create and manage business documentation, not limited to its relevance in various industries and operational frameworks. This is especially true for businesses that rely heavily on technology and outsourced services, such as those utilizing Managed Service Providers (MSPs).

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 7, 2022

Trying to be a business leader by instilling fear in your employees and partners is never a good approach, but it is particularly devastating in a startup.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Failing to Manage Online Reputation Ignoring reviews or unaddressed feedback can quickly damage a startup’s reputation, especially if it is left unmonitored. Many startups forget about the importance of reputation management, which can lead to avoidable PR crises.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Outside professionals are always available, but they may have their own agenda, such as building a career, making money quickly, or managing up the stock price for a quick exit. If one of your cofounders has the necessary skills, your team will make the tradeoffs. The operations superstar.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Project management tools help teams stay organized, track real-time progress, and facilitate seamless communication. They implemented an advanced project management tool and revamped their office layout to encourage collaboration while providing spaces for focused work.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2022

The old principle of managing by walking around will give the background, and people always having to wait makes them talk longer when they get your precious attention. But it only works if you observe the following principles: Never hide from your team. Listen and adapt your style to theirs.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 3, 2024

The post Managing Inventory: Maximise Cash Flow With These 7 Best Practices appeared first on Young Upstarts. Many leaders understand the importance of cash for their businesses, but fail to pay attention to how inventory impacts cash flow.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

For example, if your primary concern is managing rapid growth, you’ll need a VCFO experienced in scaling businesses. Pay attention to credentials as well; a properly qualified VCFO should have ample experience in financial management. Endnote Finding a VCFO can make all the difference in managing your growing business finances.

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TechEmpower

AUGUST 14, 2023

Specifically, they should know about, and help with: Asking and answering the 53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators Knowing when and how to bring on development talent ( Hiring Developers Before Product/Market Fit? ,

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Andrew Inkpen, “ The Global Semiconductor Industry ” Thunderbird School of Management , 2021. [It Sutter, “ China’s New Semiconductor Policies: Issues for Congress ” Congressional Research Service , Apr. Semiconductor Case Study. It is imperative to prepare the case for class]. Harvard Business School TSMC Case Study.

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