View from Seed

JANUARY 27, 2021

We are looking to bring on board a versatile new team member to support the varied internal operations of the firm as well as collaborate with the partners on our external programs and communications with the broader entrepreneurial community. Supporting other external PR and media relations for the firm.

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Operations Hiring Seed Stage Boston 227

ConversionXL

OCTOBER 7, 2021

The classic lifespan of successful products is a story in four parts: Introduction Growth Maturity Decline. How this story plays out has a lot to do with the type of product and how it’s improved over time, if at all. In this article, we’ll look at the different stages of the product lifecycle through the lens of marketing.

Product 142

Product Marketing Software Review Social Media 142

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 11, 2014

In his maiden post on the topic he wrote, “After product-market fit and an efficient conversion process, the next critical step is finding scalable, repeatable and sustainable ways to grow the business. ” Sean later went on to found the community GrowthHackers.com amongst other businesses.

Technical Review 384

Technical Review Hockey Stick SEM Channel 384

Mike Michalowicz

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

People have always gathered to talk about business, life and community events. Many communities now have online forums/bulletin boards that offer varying levels of paid memberships. Just remember not to get caught up in community drama as every post represents you and your business! Social media isn’t new. Twitter Giveaways.

Small Business 167

Small Business Marketing PR Social Media 167

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 10, 2010

First, I believe that Seesmic has an excellent product – especially the web version of their product and that having another senior and experienced exec like Loic Le Meur would be great for Twitter. From a PR perspective I would have made those announcements 2 weeks after the conference. We will be direct and forthright.

Acquisition 287

Acquisition Developer Management Advertising 287

Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

How to Add Serious Value to Your Online Community written by Guest Post read more at Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing. Perhaps that’s why online communities are so good at generating business referrals? Developing an online community is all about engagement. photo credit: Flickr – Andrew Becraft.

Community 78

Community Public Relations Social Media Small Business 78

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 3, 2020

When the world is facing a life-threatening virus that spreads through physical contact and could infect anyone, the business community has a chance to hold the mantle of economic support for everyone in need. Center for Monitoring Indian Economy reported that 27 million youth in the age group of 20-30 years lost their jobs in April 2020.

Leadership 189

Leadership Technical Review Java Software Review 189

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 11, 2011

If you think it’s location-based services / find out where your friends are at while you’re out – let’s talk about whether we need to incorporate that into our product. I logged into a room to listen to music & see what the product was all about. Is our product not as pretty? But I saw turntable.fm

Startup 313

Startup Guerilla Silicon Valley Portfolio 313

ConversionXL

JUNE 25, 2021

An effective product launch strategy helps you generate awareness, build intrigue, and validate your product positioning. The best product launches take into account the product lifecycle—understanding where it fits into the bigger picture, and how to transition through each phase. But it’s not a linear journey.

Product 96

Product Social Media Audience Software Review 96

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Brilliant ad agencies and clever marketing communications experts. Talented product developers. When 3M brought “lead users” into its innovation process, they improved revenues by a factor of eight times over innovations from internal product developers. Highly trained salespeople. Even PhD analytics eggheads.

Customer 154

Customer Fractional CTO Canada Technical Review 154

Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

1- Was inspired by the community. I was so inspired by the amount of talent within our community. Here we are today, Spouse-ly is an online marketplace to shop a wide variety of handmade products and services created by military & first responder families. Photo Credit: Monica Fullerton. 2- Based on our purpose.

Naming 147

Naming Entrepreneur PR San Francisco 147

David Teten

JULY 12, 2013

Are you trying to build buzz, but don’t have the cash to launch a full-fledged PR campaign? I emphasize that the best PR you can build is through satisfied customers with high Net Promoter scores. In other words, you should focus first on a great product/service, and only after you’ve achieved that worry about PR.

PR 114

PR Public Relations Startup Technical Review 114

VC Cafe

MARCH 16, 2025

The integration of AI and generative AI is radically transforming how consumers interact with technology, potentially leading to a wave of innovative products and services. The potential is HUGE. Take a look at the summary in gallery below. Speed is also critical. If you can, collect and use your own user data to your advantage.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review B2C Generative AI IPO 78

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 9, 2014

Outsourcing allows me to protect that community. We outsource our order production to several different companies throughout the U.S. Rather than build a production facility in Europe, I just have to find an existing production center in Europe, and I’m done. Production. Outsourcing helps things run smoothly.

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North Carolina America Los Angeles Europe 195

The Next Web

JANUARY 27, 2014

After deciding to launch a crowdfunding campaign for our product, we landed on the date of December 16th, 2013. Community is the future for funding promising technological developments that people want and that larger, inflexible corporations are unwilling to build. However, we wanted something more specific to our product.

Campaign 142

Campaign Technical Review Social Media PR 142

Startup Lessons Learned

APRIL 25, 2011

It may be hard to remember that there was a time when people in the agile software development community thought Lean Startup was incompatible with agile practices. No BS, no vanity metrics, no launches, no PR. As usual, we’ll get deep in to the details: how to measure progress, how and when to pivot, and how to accelerate as we grow.

San Francisco 146

San Francisco Silicon Valley Lean Agile 146

David Teten

JULY 12, 2012

For startup companies trying to build buzz around their brand, but without the capital to launch a full-fledged PR campaign, there are a lot of ways to hack the PR game. To begin with, the best PR you can build is through satisfied customers with high Net Promoter scores. Host an event.

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PR Venture Capital Technical Review Startup 122

Up and Running

JUNE 12, 2014

The growth of her startup is all due to her own efforts: “I wasn’t able to afford a PR firm. Join online communities and maintain a social media presence. LinkedIn and Google+ are great platforms to turn to if you’re looking to find and join a community of people that will be interested in what you have to say or offer.

Founder 142

Founder Marketing Startup Software Review 142

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Knapp talks about focusing on only the essential activities for shipping new products and testing new ideas. And so, the concept for a digital PR service was born. Using my existing skills and resources (including an old domain name), I tested a productized digital PR offer. Another three came on board 45 days later.

PR 120

PR B2B Lean Audience 120

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Which terms are people using to search for your products? Detail the customer demographics that purchase certain products or services. Next, look at the current state of your market: Who’s interested in your product or services? Leverage Performance PR to build trust with cold traffic. Which actions do visitors take?

Advertising 131

Advertising Cost Customer PR 131

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.

Entrepreneur 149

Entrepreneur LLC Technical Review Finder 149

crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 21, 2014

You Can Build a Community, But You Will Never Control It | by CC Chapman – crowdspring.co/1j0RIjh. The Best PR Advice You’ve Never Heard – from Facebook’s Head of Tech Communications – crowdspring.co/1j0R45o. 10 amazing examples of product packaging design – crowdspring.co/1ekutxe.

Social Media 93

Social Media Small Business Design Media 93

SoCal CTO

MAY 15, 2009

Corporations increasingly see social media as a key PR, communications and marketing medium. Social networking sites and microblogs are used not only to build company brands, but to foster productivity; social media tools help build communities around the question, "What are you working on?"

Social Network 150

Social Network Networking Los Angeles Fractional CTO 150

VC Cafe

JANUARY 12, 2022

While Metaverse rose to fame initially due to Facebook’s name change into ‘Meta’ to express their ambition to become a Metaverse company within 5 years (and perhaps deflect some of the negative PR), there are now many large companies, startups and brands working on their metaverse strategy.

Technical Review 217

Technical Review Israel Non-Compete IP 217

The Next Web

JANUARY 27, 2013

Amazed at all the beautifully designed products that came out of only 76 hours. People told me it was impossible to have our product launch featured on one of the top tech blogs without spending $3,000 on some fancy PR agency. The most encouraging lesson of all has been the awesome community that exists around startups.

Netherlands 159

Netherlands Technical Review Software Review Cofounder 159

Hearpreneur

MARCH 15, 2019

Thanks to Brandy Runyan, Black Diamond PR Firm, LLC ! #2- We believe in the emotional connection between the consumer and our products. They make our high standard of living possible with their products and services. Thanks to Niesha Kennedy, Kennedy Robinson PR ! #12- 2- Develop world-class vehicles.

Entrepreneur 117

Entrepreneur Technical Review Software Review Atlanta 117

crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Something new for the Chicago tech community – crowdspring.co/1bXLS29. A Web Designer’s Guide to Choosing Product and Business Names | Vandelay Design Blog – crowdspring.co/18Ga1qJ. A Web Designer’s Guide to Choosing Product and Business Names | Vandelay Design Blog – crowdspring.co/18Ga1qJ.

Social Media 100

Social Media Small Business Design Media 100

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 29, 2014

Even a minute of downtime means millions lost in revenue and tons of bad PR. Millions of people rely on Google Apps at work, and every minute of Gmail downtime translates to thousands of dollars lost in productivity across the world. Gmail and Google Apps – Process to the madness.

Security 174

Security Engineer PR Framework 174

Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 7, 2020

I wanted to be able to provide pet information along with cannabis and hemp products to help their pets live better lives, so in 2015 I started VETCBD. It’s very fulfilling to be able to see these brands grow and be able to employ all sorts of people and see how their products have a positive impact on their customers.

Entrepreneur 145

Entrepreneur PR Affiliate Social Media 145

View from Seed

JANUARY 24, 2018

Building a great product. The concept our Guilds is simple: We want to bring together small groups of Product and Go-to-Market experts to lend their time to support our portfolio company founders and key operators. Here is who will be joining the NextView Operator Guilds (for full bios, click the link in their name): Product Guild.

Operations 176

Operations Cofounder Technical Review Angel Investor 176

crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 26, 2012

When has a consumer startup hit product/market fit? - [link]. Why Startups Shouldn’t Hire PR Firms – [link]. What Successful Products Teach Us About Web Design - [link]. Facing Another PR Disaster: Google Accused Of Fraudulently Undermining A Kenyan Startup – [link]. Big Firms Try Crowdsourcing – [link].

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

Hearpreneur

JUNE 9, 2023

Focusing on products and services that are extremely valuable to your customers is essential as it helps them rely more on you and ensures your business weathers the tough economic times. For example, businesses can use a ‘fighter product’ strategy to introduce affordable versions of high-end products Thanks to Anna Stella, BBSA !

Entrepreneur 139

Entrepreneur North America Employee Retention 139

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

Your contractor wrote a great V1 of the product and it helped you get angel funding. He’s totally tapped into the startup communities in Silicon Valley and a bit in LA. But as with consulting, PR, web design and even VC – it’s not just the firm it’s also the individual.

Southern California 318

Southern California Silicon Valley IP Stock Options 318

Hearpreneur

JUNE 14, 2017

Then I read, listened to tons of podcasts/audio books, saved 10K of my per diem traveling money so I wouldn’t have to go in debt to acquire products & launched. My PR journey started with an amazing position with the renowned Jason Dady restaurant group in San Antonio, Texas. Thanks to Emily Reynolds, founder of R PR Firm !

Entrepreneur 129

Entrepreneur South Africa PR Thailand 129

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 14, 2013

Play the Impulse Game : Seize the opportunity to sell impulse and unplanned products which offer instant gratification; 2. Like and Be Loved : The power of selling through affinity networks where your friends can help their friends by offering valuable products and services; 11. Help people to shop smarter together.

Technical Review 145

Technical Review Social Media Curation Mobile 145

crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 19, 2011

What Startups Can Learn About PR and Crisis Management - [link]. Top Approaches for e-Commerce Product Videos - [link]. 10 Productivity Tools Worth Knowing - [link]. NEW @crowdSPRING Small Biz newsletter: getting your biz online, branding, debt ceiling & more - [link]. There’s Always a Plan B - [link].

Social Media 98

Social Media Small Business Design Media 98

Hearpreneur

AUGUST 21, 2020

Thanks to Steve Turner, Solomon Turner PR ! #4- When entering a Target store you can expect to see a clean store, with clear site lines, and in style fashions and products. His new products don’t come out thick and fast, but when they do they are market-leading and voted best in class. Photo Credit: Mike Charles.

Entrepreneur 149

Entrepreneur St. Louis Technical Review Mobile 149