Hunter Walker
DECEMBER 30, 2024
As a cofounder you are *always* selling. To customers, to investors, to press, to team members, to potential hires, to partners. Even if you’re the most technical CTO out there, you have to get comfortable with this reality. Being ‘ PLG ‘ doesn’t solve for this. Hiring a recruiter doesn’t solve for this. Having a cofounder who loves selling doesn’t (fully) solve for this.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 2, 2025
How do you know when you have a good idea, and how do you protect your invention? Cullen Jennings shares on how and when to patent an invention. The post A CTOs Guide To Patenting An Invention appeared first on Young Upstarts.
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The Startup Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Facing competition is a major hurdle for startups. Success often hinges on careful strategic planning and adapting to market shifts. Entrepreneurs need to define their market niche and craft effective competitive strategies to counteract competitive pressures. With millions of businesses launching annually, the competitive field is becoming more complex and demanding.
VC Cafe
DECEMBER 21, 2024
App distribution is broken in todays landscape. User acquisition (UA) and ad targeting have become increasingly difficult, due to rising costs, stricter privacy regulations, and increasingly fragmented audiences. Developers are struggling to find new, more cost-effective ways to reach and engage users. App stores also take a 30% cut of all in-app purchases.
Speaker: Nick Noreña, Innovation Coach and Advisor, Kromatic
Every startup and innovation project exists within an ecosystem that either helps or hurts that project. As innovation managers, we need to keep a pulse of that ecosystem and make sure we're helping those innovation projects we're managing every step of the way. In this webinar, Nick Noreña will walk through an Innovation Ecosystem Model that he and his team at Kromatic have developed to help investors, heads of product, teachers, and executives understand how they can best support innovation in
NZ Entrepreneur
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Starting a website? Congratulations! Youre setting up an invaluable digital space to connect with customers, showcase what you offer, and establish your brand. Your domain name the address for your website is a crucial first step. Its like choosing the perfect business location, only online. Recent data by InternetNZ shows that 80% of New Zealand businesses view websites as their most important digital presence, yet just over half actually have one.
Duct Tape Marketing
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Top 10 Duct Tape Marketing Podcast Episodes of 2024 written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing As we wrap up 2024, I cant help but look back at all the incredible conversations I had on the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast this year. Marketing is changing faster than ever, and small businesses have been riding the waveadapting to new trends, embracing tech, and finding fresh ways to connect with their customers.
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The Startup Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Having a strong online presence is important for startups who are aiming to establish themselves in an already competitive market. Unfortunately, many new businesses struggle to get this right, leading to missed opportunities and, in some cases, damage to the reputation they are trying to build. By avoiding common mistakes, startups can build a great foundation for growth and customer engagement.
Rembrandt Communications
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Is Your Artificial Intelligence (AI) Content Missing The Human Touch? AI can create content for your business or practice quickly and easily. But be careful! It lacks emotional intelligence, or EI. Emotional Intelligence is all about being aware of emotions and using them in problem solving and daily tasks. (See Psychology Today.) AI draws information from the Internet to create content.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.
deal architect
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Tis the season for forecasts for 2025. I have never been a fan of one year forecasts. Few trends mature in that short an interval. However, most of my books look further ahead. Our new book, The AI Analyst, is.
The Startup Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Documentation is the backbone for organized, efficient, and successful operational processes. It is the foundation of policies, workflow systems, and compliance measures that carry weight in businesses. Process documentation, contract documentation, or compliance reports help eliminate errors and improve accountability. Clear, effective business documentation creates clarity in the minds of employees, stakeholders, and external partners and eventually builds trust for seamless operation.
Hearpreneur
DECEMBER 23, 2024
This motivational video is to help CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners start the week off inspired to become great.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 26, 2024
We explore some of the benefits of adding cryptocurrencies to your investment portfolio for proper diversification. The post How Cryptos Can Diversify Your Portfolio appeared first on Young Upstarts.
deal architect
DECEMBER 12, 2024
My memory is a bit fuzzy since this happened when I was a young pup at PwC in the mid-80s. At an annual conference, kind of a Sales Kickoff (SKO), the theme was on the lines of Selling is only.
The Startup Magazine
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Delays can make or break a startup. When customers are left waiting for updates, responses, or resolutions, their trust in your business erodes. In the fast-paced startup environment, where every customer counts, delays can quickly spiral into lost opportunities and tarnished reputations. Even a single unsatisfied customer can lead to negative reviews that deter future business.
Hunter Walker
DECEMBER 13, 2024
I tend to advise folks that “anyone says you need to sacrifice *everything* for a startup is dangerous, but anyone who says you don’t need to sacrifice *anything* for a startup is naive.” And the early story of YouTube is about an amazing small team, coming together and throwing themselves into an incredible opportunity. Racking servers at midnight, working through complex negotiations with the music labels, trying to keep the site up as traffic spiked… In this conversati
Lightspeed Venture Partners
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Swapnil Shinde offers some practical accounting tips for taking control of the finances of your small business without letting them control your life. The post Smart Accounting Moves For Small Business Success appeared first on Young Upstarts.
Mike Michalowicz
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The path to progress isnt about doing more. Its about conquering whats in your way. Thats a hard truth to swallow. As an entrepreneur, youre wired to do. You tackle challenges, solve problems, and you often wear a hundred different hats because, well, thats how its always been. But what if I told you that some of the tasks youre doing are holding your business back?
The Startup Magazine
DECEMBER 14, 2024
Running a successful game venue requires careful attention to customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and market trends. Whether your venue focuses on arcade games, golf, or a combination of activities, maintaining a thriving business demands strategic planning and consistent upgrades. In this guide, well explore actionable tips to help you manage and improve your game venue while incorporating insights from industry data and sustainable practices. 1.
Hearpreneur
DECEMBER 16, 2024
This motivational video is to help CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners start the week off inspired to become great.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Automated, cloud-based software for loan management transforms the entire journey of consumer loans from origination to collection. The post Streamlining The Path Of Consumer Loan Origination To Collection appeared first on Young Upstarts.
Mike Michalowicz
DECEMBER 30, 2024
I want to share a little secret with you that holds the power to completely change how you run your business. Its not some fancy system, a new app, or even a groundbreaking strategy. Its way simpler than that. Ready? Ask your customers what they want. Yeah, yeah, I know. It sounds obvious. But heres the thing: most entrepreneurs dont do it. We think we already know what our customers want.
The Startup Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2024
According to a recent study, around 40% of Americans are considering starting their own business – and it’s easy to understand why. Tapping into your entrepreneurial spirit can open many doors, both in terms of your finances and career aspirations. Not only that, but when first starting out, this is something that you can do from the comfort of your own home.
Hunter Walker
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Ok, so obviously I don’t mean, like, first degree murder. More like manslaughter. Having an early look at autonomy during my time at Google, and then as a seed investor in Cruise, I’ve been insisting for years that the challenge to adoption isn’t primarily in the technology but in our collective definition of what ‘safe enough’ will be.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Relational leadership matters. Leaders must care for, relate to, and invest in their most valuable resource their employees. The post Why Relational Leadership Makes A Real Difference appeared first on Young Upstarts.
Duct Tape Marketing
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Solving the Marketing Leadership Gap for Small Business written by Jarret Redding read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I tackle a critical topic that small businesses face today: the marketing leadership gap. Many small businesses struggle with disconnected marketing efforts, scattered strategies, and stagnant growth, not due to a lack of tactics but because they lack marketing leadership to tie it
The Startup Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2024
As your business begins to take flight, your workforce becomes one of your most valuable assets. Building a team of reliable, motivated, and skilled individuals can make the difference between steady growth and accelerated success. But even the most talented individuals need guidance, training, and encouragement to unlock their full potential. Effective leadership and strategic planning can transform a group of employees into a high-performing, cohesive dream team.
Berkonomics
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Be careful about investor rights This important variation on money talks is an important consideration for entrepreneurs when seeking an investment from professionals such as VCs. Something like a marriage (and often lasting just as long statistically), your investment partner can be a great cheerleader, coach and resource. But the moment things turn sour, including missed plans, some investors on company boards go into a predictable mode of dictating terms for emergency loans or additional inve
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Whether you're just starting out or trying to grow a business, understanding how to make your website search-ready will give you a massive advantage. The post How To Ensure Your Website Is Search-Ready appeared first on Young Upstarts.
Duct Tape Marketing
DECEMBER 12, 2024
How the Right Creators Can Transform Your B2B Marketing written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Nick Bennett In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interviewed Nick Bennett, a pioneering expert in B2B influencer marketing who’s reshaping how companies approach digital marketing strategies.
The Startup Magazine
DECEMBER 15, 2024
Planning a corporate event as a startup can feel like a monumental task. Startups often face challenges like limited budgets and the need to create a strong impact. A well-organized event, whether it’s a product launch, networking gathering, team-building retreat, or investor pitch, can significantly amplify your brand. It also helps foster valuable relationships and sets the tone for long-term growth.
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