Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Statistica reports that almost 20 percent more companies went public in 2018 versus 2017. Now they are back in every community, with the best even waving money at graduates. Thus a record number of entrepreneurs (and team members) are getting rich. Initial Public Offerings (IPO) are back as an exit strategy.

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BeyondVC

JANUARY 6, 2018

Before diving into yet another year and list of predictions for enterprise in 2018, wed like to recap a few thoughts and moments from 2017. We co-founded MState (fka hyperfab, read Coindesk article ) with Rob Bailey to help bring enterprise company building expertise and Fortune 500 connections to the blockchain community.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 31, 2018

This article will help you think through whether making writing your primary occupation or looking at writing as a side gig might be a good opportunity in 2018. Web content: Personal and company blogs, feeds, community bulletins. Join a writing community and look for a mentor. The search actually failed.

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Why Community Is The Last Great Marketing Strategy written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Mark Schaefer In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Mark Schaefer. Key Takeaway: Mark Schaefer argues that brand communities are the future of marketing strategy.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 1, 2018

Are you new to the Austin Startup Community? Come hear a comprehensive overview from a local community leader and get a chance to introduce yourself and ask questions. 18ABCD Register: SXSW badge required Pitch Competition for Underrepresented Founders The future of tech is every color, gender, belief, origin, and community.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

The overall culture in Austin is renowned for its supportiveness of the small business community. The celebration for its unique culture and flourishing business community is very appealing, and many new startups are flocking to the city to embrace it as their own. Boulder, CO. The companies out here, they’re rooting for each other.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 31, 2017

So that’s why we are excited about 2018 because there will be more and more entrepreneurs and businesses. After almost a decade of working alone, I am implementing a team in 2018. In 2018 I fully expect to move past the initial cost and mistakes and reap from these investments. For us at CEO Blog Nation, we get it.

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Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 11, 2018

As we put the final touches on Lean Startup Conference 2018 , I wanted to take a moment to share more about some of the panels, workshops, and events. His understanding of the value of building community has informed all of his work, and he views it as an integral part of creating a company.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Here are 6 contemporary logo design trends that are hot in 2018 (plus 2 trends that you should avoid). Top Logo Design Trends and Styles in 2018. And, creative typography continues to grow in 2018. Simple, geometric line logos are popular and continue on an uptrend in 2018. Creative typography. Simplistic Letterplay.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

I find that startups who do this are much more likely to stay ahead of the game, by proactive innovation, keeping up with customer trends, and being viewed as a leader in their community. In this days of pervasive communication, this is powerful marketing. Marty Zwilling First published on CayenneConsulting on 11/05/2018.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 23, 2018

While Durant was a great entrepreneur, the integration of the companies and suppliers was difficult, a recession had just hit, and GM was overextended with $20 million in debt ($250 million in 2018 dollars) from all the acquisitions and was about to run out of cash. Durant’s bankers and board fired him from the company he had founded.

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Feld Thoughts

MAY 2, 2018

Misty II will be shipping in December 2018. We are doing a crowdfunding campaign because we are concentrating on launching a journey with a community of software developers, makers, and robot dreamers. We want you as part of our journey, and we think crowdfunding is the right approach to building the community from the very beginning.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 24, 2017

It’s only our second year on the market and our biggest accomplishment of the year is launching the deluxe version of our LUCKY Life Planner 2018. So we’re excited to keep developing our little company and evolving our product line in 2018. We’re coming into 2018 with a significant momentum and a fiery determination.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 1, 2019

Python development has been widely adopted by the data science community due to its ability to handle huge amounts of data. Python’s ability to work with Hadoop is another reason for its widespread acceptance in the data science community. Good Community Support. Hadoop is one of the most commonly used tools in data science.

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Mucker Lab

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Mucker’s first meeting with Emotive happened in November of 2018, though our initial investment wouldn’t happen until 18 months later in May 2020 when we would lead their Series A. Today, Emotive announces their $50M Series B closed just 7 months after to accelerate growth after a transformative year for eCommerce brands.

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Board Effect

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

For example, Norton Security states that cybercriminals hit the financial services industry harder than any other industry in 2018 and the few years preceding it. According to consumer reports, there is an increase in identity theft by 400% from 2017-2018. Community banks should be proactive about applying system patches.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

We need to empower women to tap into their strengths and work within community, relying on and learning from each other. This mission emphasizes the importance of community and mutual reliance. iBirth was acquired in June 2018 by Babyscripts, Inc., Above all, they need to act more like men.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 30, 2019

The top 5 retailers in the US made nearly $230 billion dollars in 2018. ( $228.4 Investing in positive impact within the communities you touch is an excellent way to strengthen brand image. Ask customers where you’re falling short in serving your community and being a brand people want to support. billion to be exact.).

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Google parent company Alphabet booked more than $54 billion in ad revenue in the first half of 2018. Blockchain enables people to share genuine product recommendations with one another with the reassurance that the recommendations have been quality-checked by other community members. by Melanie Mohr, CEO and founder of YEAY.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

by the end of 2018. They need to step up their game – money, software, people – with the medical research community. As the ECG is saved in a PDF file (surprisingly it’s not also in the HL7’s FHIR Format ), you can send it to your doctor, who may decide no visit is necessary. They are supposed to ship in the U.S.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

They offer a vital service to communities while generating profitable returns for savvy investors. Comparing data from 2018 to 2022, the correlation between having an organized marketing approach and achieving success has increased significantly.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 10, 2020

In fact, it’s predicted that the AI market within the US education sector will grow by 48% CAGR between 2018-2022. One university that has championed this approach is Ivy Tech Community College. This level of early detection allows for early intervention – subsequently increasing the chances that students will stay in college.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 28, 2017

8 of the Best Executive Assistant Conferences in 2018. It’s a community to connect, collaborate, and share advice on how to overcome the wide spectrum of challenges you face in your role.). Dates: September 30 – October 3, 2018. Locations and Dates: Silicon Valley, CA – March 29, 2018. Location: New York, NY.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 21, 2018

Now they are back in every community, with the best even waving money at graduates. Looking ahead, Investopedia predicts that in 2018 the supply of VC money will continue to grow. Business incubators were all the rage before the dot-com bubble (700 for profit, many more non-profit).

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 22, 2021

Amazon Corporate Development – Notable acquisitions include Whole Foods ($13.7B), smart doorbell system Ring ($1.2B, 2018) and autonomous mobility technology Zoox ($1.2bn). The majority of that work is led by the Amazon Corp Dev team. The company also occasionally invests in startups out of the balance sheet (i.e.

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Austin Startup

MAY 7, 2017

Some of the most interesting events in Austin for the week of May 8 through May 14 are as follows: Mon, May 8 thru Thurs, May 11: OSCON OSCON brings the software engineering and developer community together to explore what’s new and useful in open source languages, tools, and techniques. At Capital Factory at 7:00 pm. 79 entry fee.

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Startup Lessons Learned

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

So not only do I want local bread because I need to eat, but now I have the privilege, as someone who operates in a mature economy, to say, "I would like the bread company to serve the community, to be organic, and to be connected to values that are meaningful to me." I hope you’ll join us that way.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 25, 2018

These days, more than ever, the “why” needs to be a win-win for them, and for the greater community as a whole. Marty Zwilling First published on CayenneConsulting on 07/10/2018. Employees need to see and understand the “why,” before they can buy in to what they need to do. Clearly define individual roles, and what you expect of them.

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Cracking the Code

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

When you started Snyk, did you think about the importance of building a community from the offset, and is that what drove your decisions in terms of building and architecting the product? The community approach is instrumental to the developer tooling landscape. It’s a community movement, rather than a technology or specific practice.

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Austin Startup

AUGUST 20, 2017

The Forrest Four-Cast: August 20, 2017 More than any other mayor in the history of Austin, Steve Adler has courted and created strong ties with the city’s tech and startup community. Learn more about Adler’s vision of Austin’s tech community at the “ Tech Town Hall ” at 5:30 pm on Thursday, August 24 at Capital Factory.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Ask yourself if you will be aiming for the older generation, young mums, the gaming community or any other specific group of potential customers. An example can be seen with this guide: How to Make a Website in 2018. Researching your audience will help you to know what type of content your site should have.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 23, 2016

Globally, m-commerce accounts for 35 percent of all retail e-commerce transactions(5), and is projected to rise to 47 percent by 2018(6). 6 “Mobile Commerce will be Nearly Half of E-commerce by 2018”, InternetRetailer, March 10, 2014. 11 “10 Notable Omnichannel Trends and Statistics”, Business2Business Community, April 2016.

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 13, 2020

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- To build a community. I wanted to be a part of a community of consultants that would provide me with the opportunity to build relationships with other practitioners, share lessons learned, and periodically collaborate. Photo Credit: Will Bachman.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2019

Today, I’m the Chief Operating Officer at BlockShow, the premier global conference for the cryptocurrency and decentralized technology communities founded in 2016 by Addy Crezee. In late 2017 we started to hire people, and by March 2018 we had 30 people. There is over $275 billion in circulation right now. We grew quickly.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 28, 2020

Christopher Lee is the Marketing Manager at WNY Holdings LLC , a customer-focused digital marketing company that was started in 2018 to provide tailored marketing strategies for small businesses. By sticking to your ethics and morals in your personal life, you can help your brand development by building a similar positive association.

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TechEmpower

JULY 9, 2019

When we posted the previous round in late 2018, the project had processed about 3,250 pull requests. We are repeatedly surprised and delighted by the contributions and interest from the community. Round 18 of the TechEmpower Framework Benchmarks project is now available!

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Lammasu Pharma was established in 2018 to capitalize on expertise in early translational research and eliminate the significant gap in the drug development process. This approach aimed to reduce the capital burden and achieve commercialization more rapidly. Lammasu Pharma Born from Innovation and Global Necessity.

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