Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 28, 2023

The pervasiveness of social networking and the Internet has caused a new focus and value on “openness,” which leads to a new element of leadership, called “open leadership.” When done well, an organization’s online community can become a competitive advantage. The mantra of open leadership is “Be Open, Be Transparent, and Be Authentic.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Products that can be easily produced and sold via multiple channels, including the Internet, are more easily scaled world-wide. 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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Gust

DECEMBER 22, 2011

The gulf has widened with the proliferation of social Internet / user-generated content and mobile application startups. In the Internet era, trademarks and domain names are closely interrelated, and both can be or become extremely valuable. One common mistake is to equate “IP” with “code” or other technical contributions.

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Intellectual Property Technical Review Software Review IP 149

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

JULY 12, 2010

Between this blog and reviewing applications to Capital Factory I see hundreds of pitches a year. That's what you sound like when you claim that getting a software patent will protect you from competition. Software patents are especially useless for small, bootstrapped startups. Silly, right? Except in certain industries (e.g.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 19, 2013

The emergence of social networking and the Internet has caused a new focus and value on “openness,” which leads to a new element of leadership, called “Open Leadership.” When done well, an organization’s online community can become a competitive advantage. The mantra of open leadership is “Be Open, Be Transparent, and Be Authentic.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2012

The emergence of social networking and the Internet has caused a new focus and value on “openness,” which leads to a new element of leadership, called “Open Leadership.” When done well, an organization’s online community can become a competitive advantage. The mantra of open leadership is “Be Open, Be Transparent, and Be Authentic.”

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

Looking ahead at the next decade I am excited by what I believe will be viewed as one of the best and most rational investment periods for venture capital due to seven discrete factors: 1. If you want to understand the details of why this is, I covered it in detail in this post, Understanding Changes in the Software Industry.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 22, 2018

The pervasiveness of social networking and the Internet has caused a new focus and value on “openness,” which leads to a new element of leadership, called “open leadership.” When done well, an organization’s online community can become a competitive advantage. The mantra of open leadership is “Be Open, Be Transparent, and Be Authentic.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 8, 2010

The emergence of social networking and the Internet has caused a new focus and value on “openness,” which leads to a new element of leadership, called “Open Leadership.” When done well, an organization’s online community can become a competitive advantage. The mantra of open leadership is “Be Open, Be Transparent, and Be Authentic.”

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Leadership Social Media Software Review Startup 224

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Other people were in the online community called “ The Well &# (founded in 1985). We were looking for what I call the “6 C’s of Social Networking&# – Communications, connectedness, common experiences, content, commerce & cool experiences (fun!). The Bridge Between Online Services & The Internet: AOL.

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Statista notes that in 2022, the average daily social media usage of internet users worldwide amounted to 147 minutes per day. Business Software Development . Software is essential for those who want to grow and develop. Thanks to the business software, you increase the audience’s loyalty.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Angels invest in one out of every forty deals they review (2.5%) versus the one out of 400 by VC’s (0.25%). They are professionals with full-time jobs, who often don’t have time for due diligence (and may not even know how to do it) and often make decisions through trusted referrals or based on gut feelings (more on gut feelings later).

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Startup Lessons Learned

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Wednesday, February 11, 2009 The free software hiring advantage This is one of those startup tips Im a little reluctant to share, because its been such a powerful source of competitive advantage in the companies Ive worked with. Especially for a startup, not taking maximum advantage of free software is crazy.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 2, 2014

The startup community prides itself on supporting risk-taking and embracing failure. Google released Chromebook in October 2011, offering a faster and easier way to access the Internet. The logic here was that most people head straight to the Internet anyway, and are familiar enough with Google to stay within its applications.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 2, 2013

4) Embracing freedom, liberty and openness on the Internet through Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) code. To do so, businesses need to adopt live and evented APIs in their systems, put a leash on legal, and support a free and open Internet. 5) Liberating customers through the development of VRM tools.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Cloud solutions come in three key different flavors, being IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service), PaaS (Platform as a Service), and Saas (Software as a Service). With cloud, it is less necessary to own your IT infrastructure, much less your own software. The Cloud Community Comprises both Small and Big Players.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 9, 2014

Once you have reviewed that resource and you have your bearings on what it takes to get started, you can start thinking about streamlining and implementing extensions of your business (think accounting and payroll, apps, ecommerce, etc). Use Wix to build a professional website for free. Best way to manage your social media – Hootsuite.

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ReadWriteStart

MAY 24, 2023

There are a ton of different ways to promote your app or software. But one of the most effective (and affordable) ways to promote your app is through online directories and review sites. Why it’s great: Product Hunt is a great way to promote your mobile app or software.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 26, 2013

All Lyft drivers must be friendly, community-oriented drivers who love meeting new people, who can pass a phone screen, an in-person meeting and background & DMV record checks. Requirements: You must have access to a web cam and a reliable Internet connection. Task Rabbit. Requirements: Must love dogs, period.

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VC Cafe

MARCH 1, 2024

New enterprise resource planning software (ERPs) – new startups that build software that helps businesses run. AI to build enterprise software – In the future, every enterprise could have their own custom ERP, CRM or HRIS that is continually updating itself as the company itself is changing.

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Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Download the MP3 [ 49 Minutes - 71 MB ] I was speaking to Michael Fountain on a 30 minute coaching call, which he qualified for as a bonus because he purchased a product via my affiliate link recently, and he happened to mention his previous life as a software developer.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 12, 2012

The message is clear: Despite their propensity for splashing the details of their lives all over the Internet, people balk at having that information used to sell them what they may not want. I offer the following suggestions: Build your own customer communities. Among other uses, it serves as a superb customer community-building tool.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 25, 2023

3- E-commerce Photo Credit: Carter Seuthe With the launch of 5G internet, I think eCommerce will boom in 2023. 7- Making and selling website themes Photo Credit: Sean Stevens If you know how to code, especially front-end development, you can use your skills to make money by making and selling website themes online.

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Software Review Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Entrepreneur 127

www.kalzumeus.com

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Kalzumeus Software. Patrick McKenzie (patio11) blogs on software development, marketing, and general business topics. Other startups don’t but, like the Rails community, may one day find themselves asking What Do We Do When Apocalyptically Bad Things Happen On Our Framework of Choice? Mostly, I sell software.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 3, 2012

jeremys : Learn about the industry of online reviews from Yelp co-founder and CEO Jeremy Stoppelman. DuncanWierman : Duncan Wierman, software CEO, shares his insight into creative online marketing. eugenelee : Socialtext CEO Eugene Lee tweets about getting business value out of social software. Business Advising & Resources.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 16, 2012

Where better to learn about the latest in business than from the Harvard Business Review ? Here you’ll find a chat that focuses on small businesses, aiming to help them get more exposure, save money, and use smarter internet marketing. QR codes have been all over the place lately, especially in marketing campaigns. usguyschat.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 28, 2020

In addressing these challenges, it’s important to consider the basic points of finding the right people, using suitable software tools, and effective management. Collaboration and Communication. Even with all the advanced tools for communication and interaction over the internet, it’s still difficult to avoid employee isolation.

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VC Cafe

JUNE 18, 2012

Content providers and owners facing diminishing revenues from their SD sales, due to increasing demand for HD content, can now restore the full economic value of their vast archives, by transforming them to True HD. Cell Buddy has developed the only seamless, carrier grade solution, for low cost Voice calls, SMS and Internet, while abroad.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 18, 2023

However, it also carries some risks due to its decentralized nature and potential for fraud or scams. Cryptocurrency is a digital currency that uses cryptography, a process of transforming information into code, to help ensure the security of financial transactions. Source: Pixabay. What is Cryptocurrency, and How Does it Work.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 15, 2012

Mid- to large-size companies can also benefit from the lean methodology and one way to do so is by actively leveraging crowds of workers: designers , software engineers , testers , writers , customer support people , customers, market researchers , and dozens of other groups via the Internet.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Remote tax prep involves utilizing online platforms or software to file your taxes from the comfort of your home, while traditional tax services usually entail visiting a physical office and working directly with a professional accountant. You can use software from different companies. This got very popular during the pandemic.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

by Deanna Ayres, SEM Strategist and Community Outreach Supervisor at The Marketing Zen Group. You can work from anywhere in the world as long as you have a computer and internet access. Deanna Ayres is the SEM Strategist and Community Outreach Supervisor at The Marketing Zen Group. Flexibility. Comfortable Environment.

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Product SEM Software Review Europe 217

SoCal CTO

JULY 13, 2010

had two occasions recently to review products which had clear market leadership. " The Bible Code predicted the Sept 11 attacks 5,000 years ago." 7 Ways Nokia Can Win Again - ArcticStartup , June 18, 2010 In the eyes of the developers and the startup community, Nokia went from hero to zero in less than 3 years.

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Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Blending intelligence, tenacity, and a love for community education, he simplifies cybersecurity through webinars, workshops, and consultations, helping MSPs and enterprises easily enhance their security. Google Workspace users should regularly review linked accounts. Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a must for all software.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Since starting the business, it has allowed us to home school our children while providing great value to the healing crystal community. I fell in love with the blogging community, traveling, and cooking (plus eating) new foods and flavors. Due to business, I am free to spend my time and money as I see fit. Photo credit: Gigi J.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 23, 2018

These companies that own these websites spend billions of dollars on advertising and are regularly visited by the most Internet users. Before television, radio, and the Internet, advertisements were placed in local newspapers and pinned to bulletin boards in shops around town and your county.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 3, 2024

Meet our list of the 15 hottest ESG entrepreneurs, the innovators who are safeguarding our planet and communities — from the fields our clothes come from, all the way to the screens we use to shop for them. Their innovative EcoStruxureTM software automates this process, optimizing energy use and reducing CO2 emissions.

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