Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Don’t forget to market yourself before, during, and after your initial idea, through social media, websites, and events. Customer feedback, including blog comments, usability reviews, and early user testimonials, build relationships and provide credible marketing to the broader customer community.

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Rembrandt Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Think about all of the benefits you provide with your products and services, unique employee skills and hobbies, community charitable events you’re involved with, and more. For example, you can have a chili cook-off, pet contest, a fun race, or some other type of event to raise money for a local non-profit.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Planning a corporate event as a startup can feel like a monumental task. A well-organized event, whether it’s a product launch, networking gathering, team-building retreat, or investor pitch, can significantly amplify your brand. Clearly Define The Goal Of Your Event Any corporate event needs a clear goal to be successful.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Check for positive or negative news articles, press releases, relationships, and support of community organizations. Enjoy a sports event together, or find common non-profit causes to participate in. Invite the investor to dinner or fun-related activity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 22, 2022

There is always a need for someone to take the lead in your favorite charity, community service, or family event planning. Take the initiative to meet new leaders in your domain and related ones, at business conferences and networking events. Accept leadership roles in safer non-business roles.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 21, 2019

No matter how hard you are willing to work inside the business, you still need external relationships with suppliers, people in your business network, and your community. In small towns, this may mean sponsoring local events, supporting complementary businesses, and community involvement.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The entrepreneurs I respect actively look for the next problem, celebrate every success, and see failures as learning events. Outside connections usually come by taking a more active role in your industry and community. This saps their passion and energy, and limits their thinking and success.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

It also helps to create office events for family members and local community groups. The best startups give everyone business cards and encourage team members to talk about the business with anyone who should be interested. That means rewarding feedback from outside, both good and bad, rather than being closed. Encourage networking.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2020

Check for positive or negative news articles, press releases, relationships, and support of community organizations. Enjoy a sports event together, or find common non-profit causes to participate in. Invite the investor to dinner or fun-related activity.

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 24, 2021

The ‘Just Chatting’ category remains the most popular on Twitch, and lockdown measures led to concerts, political events, as well as live shows all being hosted on the platform. From virtual concerts to conferences, art installations and shopping events… this is the beginning of the metaverse.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

And in the tragic events of Virgin Galactic’s crash this week Richard Branson didn’t say, “yeah, it’s too risky, we were wrong” he said “Space is hard – but worth it. They have a can-do attitude that is infectious. And that is what we’ll do.” Now they are partners.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2021

Engage the Local Community. It is certainly important to create a strong online presence, but you should not forget about raising awareness in the local community. This is why you need to encourage people to leave reviews , which could mean incentivising this with a discount code.

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Up and Running

JUNE 25, 2020

Conducting a market analysis on a regular basis ensures that you’re aware of any competitive moves and how different economic events may affect your customers. It can be as simple as opening a business profile and beginning to grow a community of customers. Support your community. Focus on customer service.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Entertainment Events. Nonprofits should look to partner with entertainment venues in their communities. Entertainment events such as plays, movies, and comedy nights where a percentage of the ticket fee is shared with the nonprofits are excellent fundraising options. Nonprofits can also use such events to augment their brand.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 21, 2020

I saw these addressed well in a new book, “ The Startup Community Way ,” by Brad Feld and Ian Hathaway. These guys have been building startup communities like Techstars for over 30 years, so they know what works and what doesn’t. Networking events create opportunities for like-minded and supportive people to build partnerships.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 3, 2024

Leveraging Social Media for Community Building Social media platforms are critical for connecting with current and potential patients. By fostering an online community, medical professionals can build stronger patient relationships and increase brand awareness. However, the key to success on these platforms goes beyond regular posting.

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 22, 2021

AWS Connections brings together enterprise decision-makers and startup around dedicated events with the goal of facilitating pilots, partnerships and investments. The accelerator provides equity-free financial support through AWS Promotional Credit, technical training and support, access to a global community of EdTech experts, and more.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

When my friend and the father of LA’s tech startup community Bill Gross first demonstrated his company GoTo.com (renamed Overture) on stage at a TED conference he was actually booed (True story. You can hear many other amazing stories in this 1:1 interview ).

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 4, 2023

It also helps to create office events for family members and local community groups. The best startups give everyone business cards and encourage team members to talk about the business with anyone who should be interested. That means rewarding feedback from outside, both good and bad, rather than being closed. Encourage networking.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

In the unfortunate event of a fire, these measures can limit damage, preserving valuable assets and investments, and protecting the overall value of the property. Properties equipped with high quality fire protection systems cultivate a reputation for safety and responsibility within the community.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The Importance of Family and Community. Family and community are even more important to Kip Lewis than his success in the business world. While his sons were growing up, Lewis made it a point to never work past 5:30 so he could invest time in coaching their sports teams and attending their events.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

The goal was to see how well the Apple Watch could pick up an event that looked like atrial fibrillation compared to a wearable heart monitor. The traditional monitors identified that 41 percent of people had an atrial fibrillation event. The app first identified 226 people with an irregular heart rhythm.

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VC Cafe

MARCH 21, 2022

There will be people, especially from the crypto community, that disagree with us on this one. We believe that these community driven economies are really interesting and expanding rapidly from gaming communities to everything you can think of. . Community driven Economies. Novos has become the #1 training for Fortnite.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 27, 2024

The market trends indicate a strong need for storage facilities that offer a variety of storage unit sizes and amenities, including business storage units at Lakeside Storage , to meet the diverse business needs of the community. Develop a comprehensive marketing strategy that includes both offline and digital marketing tactics.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Deloitte’s research shows that 40% of Gen X gamers and 30% of women gamers watch esports events every week. Think about how your skills and business savvy would fit into the esports world, then get involved with the community and start building your empire. Esports needs entrepreneurs, and now is the perfect time to get started.

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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. And importantly?—?replacing

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 13, 2023

2- Placing more emphasis on corporate events Photo Credit: Brandon Blackwell In the new year , we hope to pivot to place a greater emphasis on corporate events. While we have always catered a mix of weddings, corporate events, and parties, and we will continue to do so, we hope to reach a larger corporate audience in the future.

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 12, 2022

Additionally, the rise of NFTs (non-fungible tokens), which reached $23 billion in sales in 2021 , acted as a gateway drug for faster adoption of crypto-gaming, virtual goods trading and strong community engagement online. What can you do if you want to get smarter about the Metaverse? . Read, get involved and talk to people!

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Board Effect

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Upcoming events and news [Webinar] Getting your nonprofit board on the same page: Strategies for alignment, communication and collaboration Date: 19 March 11:30AM EDT / 3:30PM GMT Are you struggling to keep your nonprofit board aligned on strategic priorities? Check out the best nonprofit events this year. Meet our Champion.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 11, 2024

Consider grants, individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events. Report Impact: Transparently report your impact to stakeholders, including donors, beneficiaries, and the community. Create a Fundraising Plan: Develop a detailed fundraising plan that outlines your goals, target donors, strategies, and timelines.

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ReadWriteStart

MAY 24, 2023

Most of all, they have a strong community of followers who are hungry for new information about apps, software, and new startups. They have a really active community, so you can easily connect with other bloggers and share your content with them. It also has an active and engaged community of young professionals. Best of all.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 13, 2024

Joining local or online entrepreneurial communities, such as networking events or meetups, can also help you connect with other entrepreneurs. Attending these events will allow you to learn from others’s experiences as well as share your own. These events will also help you find potential collaborators or mentors.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 4, 2023

1- Going to professional events Photo Credit: Hank Williams To take some time off to further one's education or go to professional events is a non-monetary incentive. This allows employees to take paid time off to volunteer at non-profit organizations or participate in community service projects. Thanks to Laura J.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 15, 2024

Fueled by a desire to provide better health options and create a community of wellness enthusiasts, I knew I had to turn this passion into a business. This isn't about competing with luxury brands; it's about offering authenticity and contributing positively to the community. Thanks to Lindsey Nickel, Lovely Day Events ! #30-

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 6, 2024

Traditional methods, such as print advertisements in local newspapers and attending community events, can also be valuable. Digital marketing through social media ads, search engine optimisation (SEO), and email campaigns are effective. Use Google Ads to target clients searching for property management services.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JANUARY 8, 2025

Engage Your Community While building a strong brand matters, fostering relationships with the neighborhood is equally critical. Consider organizing tasting events, partnering with local charities, or hosting community fundraisers. Genuine connection often inspires loyalty and can distinguish your deli from larger chains.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2024

Local Advertising : Advertise in local newspapers, magazines, and community bulletin boards. Attend local home improvement shows and events to network with homeowners and other businesses. Social Media : Use platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to engage with potential customers and share updates about your business.

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