Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Contrast that with a VC conversation I had. Who else is going to tell a VC if he got a bad reference from an entrepreneur or fellow VC? This was customer interaction at its finest and as a result they invited him to meet with our entire sales staff and offer advice on the sales process from a customer’s perspective.

Software Review 341

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 22, 2014

I had an enjoyable conversation this morning with a young team straight out of college this morning and they were calling to ask advice on how to approach fund raising (angels vs. VCs, how to select a VC, etc.) If I were looking at which VCs to choose I would reference strongly for which ones are supportive in good times and bad.

Portfolio 364

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View from Seed

MARCH 11, 2020

Conversely the VC is able to benchmark the maturity of your data and analytics function against other similarly staged companies as well. Having conversations with your existing investors. Calling on-list references, or asking for intros to very senior people that you have a relationship with.

Technical Review 279

Technical Review Due Diligence Term Sheet Seed Stage 279

TechEmpower

JULY 31, 2023

Some key slides to check out: The Startup Metrics Religion The Progress is not equal to features (Less is More) Focus on User Experience Measure Conversion; Compare 2+ Options Fast, Frequent Iteration + Feedback Loop Keep it Simple and Actionable What's my business model? Be sure to check out the entire presentation.

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Metrics Startup Retention Acquisition 260

TechEmpower

MARCH 28, 2013

Authors Note: Were using the word "framework" loosely to refer to platforms, micro-frameworks, and full-stack frameworks. Please join the conversation at Hacker News. March 28, 2013. Framework Benchmarks. How much does your framework choice affect performance? The answer may surprise you. Hopefully others find it interesting too.

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TechEmpower

APRIL 30, 2013

Authors'' Note: We''re using the word "framework" loosely to refer to platforms, micro-frameworks, and full-stack frameworks. Please join the conversation at Hacker News.' We have left this first round intact as a historical record. How much does your framework choice affect performance? The answer may surprise you.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 29, 2023

Lead identification refers to the process of identifying individuals or organizations that are most likely to become customers or clients. By understanding the preferences and needs of potential customers, businesses can tailor their communication and offerings, increasing the likelihood of conversions and long-term customer relationships.

Lead Generation 146

Lead Generation Software Review Software Technical Review 146

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The fact that Kara doesn’t have what my wife likes to refer jokingly as my “Y chromosome problem” is beside the fact. Here’s What it All Means was originally published in Both Sides of the Table on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

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Partner Management Cofounder San Francisco 361

ReadWriteStart

JULY 16, 2021

You may need to have several meetings or conversations with an individual to discover your shared foundation of interest and opportunity. During your initial conversations with people, really focus on them. Always take a few minutes to process and document some of the critical points from your initial conversation with a new contact.

Conversion 190

Conversion Networking Technical Review Global 190

ReadWriteStart

JULY 7, 2021

Business to Business (B2B) – Also referred to as Enterprise to Enterprise, it is typically utilized to transport documents, equipment, reports, and raw materials from one place to another. An integrated referral program – where existing customers get points and rewards for referring the courier service app to new users.

Technical Review 163

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Demand Social Media 163

VC Cafe

JUNE 26, 2023

If all that wasn’t enough, you have the problem of model hallucinations, where the conversational UI offers an answer that is well articulated, but completely wrong. I referred to this in my post on incumbents vs. upstarts. Finally, there’s competition.

Generative AI 174

Generative AI Search ChatGPT Technical Review 174

ConversionXL

JUNE 16, 2022

A marketing playbook is a reference guide that outlines how a business will manage its marketing on a particular channel or campaign. Each person in the content team will refer to this section to find out their role and responsibilities in the overall workflow. A marketing playbook gets everyone on the same page.

Campaign 149

Campaign CTO Marketing Social Media 149

Rembrandt Communications

MARCH 1, 2021

This is important because it lets you plan all of your online posts, direct mail pieces, phone conversations, and other communications to focus on a core message. Whether you have emails, newsletters, brochures, social media posts, or something else, it’s essential to have an overall, content marketing strategy in place.

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PR Software Review Public Relations Social Media 241

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Email marketing deliverability refers to the ability of an email to land in a subscriber’s inbox, rather than ending up in the junk mail folder where they are unlikely to be read. So what should you consider while choosing from a vast pool of platforms designated for email marketing? High volume deliverability.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Bridge pages act as a buffer between the referring traffic source and the landing page. This article will not provide statistical data on conversion rates related to bridge pages; its focus is practical guidance and how you can instantly reap the advantages of bridge pages.

Advertising 174

Advertising Finance Technical Review Conversion 174

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Google Analytics is a useful measuring tool for digital marketing, and you can keep up with your conversion rates much easier. This refers to the process of ensuring that your website is visible in the search engine results (SERPs) pages; preferably within the top 3 spots. Easy To Adjust. Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

Marketing 179

Marketing Social Media Technical Review PPC 179

ConversionXL

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Freemium users also have a much longer conversion funnel or “ penny gap ” compared to free trial users. This will help you attribute the conversion to the correct acquisition cost. Lifetime value refers to the total amount a customer is expected to bring in during their stay with your business. Fixing the Leaks.

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Acquisition Churn Rate Cost Customer 135

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Not only can Google Ads help businesses reach customers who are searching for what they want online, but it can target customers in a precise location, increasing the likelihood of conversion. For example, Google Ads in Melbourne could reference coffee or other local interests.

Marketing 144

Marketing Campaign Software Review Community 144

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 24, 2018

The role of these investment staff varies firm-to-firm but they often entail: Sourcing deals for partners Helping with initial deal screening with a partner Helping with due diligence (competitive assessments, customer calls, reference checking, market sizing, technology reviews, etc.)

Technical Review 314

Technical Review Due Diligence Partner Term Sheet 314

Occam's Razor

JULY 5, 2021

From there, it is a hop, skip, and a jump to, hey, am I getting all the credit I should for the Conversions being driven by my marketing tactics? Right then and there, your VP of Finance steps in with a, hey, how many of these conversions that you are claiming are ones that we would not have gotten anyway? AKA: Attribution!

Analytics 148

Analytics Marketing Channel Software Review 148

VC Cafe

OCTOBER 16, 2024

ChatGPT’s advanced voice mode and Eleven Labs are setting new benchmarks in conversational AI by enhancing voice quality and realism, NotebookLM’s natural voice podcast took the Internet by storm and new open source technologies are making high quality voice cloning easier than ever. Well, that future is now knocking on our door.

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Vertical Generative AI B2C CTO Hire 170

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 28, 2020

Have a Reference . Before running wild with consumer relationships, accredit your business by maintaining an updated reference resource such as a website. Engaging in conversation with potential or current clients over platforms like social media is a great place to start. Think Out of the Box.

Small Business 147

Small Business Developer Management Marketing 147

Up and Running

MAY 3, 2021

Keep in mind that site speed is just one core web vital that search engines like Google reference and review to determine site health. Conversion rates. Another way to understand if your website design and content are effective is to track different conversion rates on your site.

Small Business 148

Small Business Caching Metrics Analytics 148

View from Seed

APRIL 27, 2020

Practically, this will probably mean a slightly larger number of touchpoints via virtual communication and more thorough reference checking. Our mantra is to “design the future we want to live in”, and so we pursue themes along these lines like “ healthy living ”, “ economic access ”, and “ conversational and voice computing”.

Cofounder 194

Cofounder Software Review Portfolio Technical Review 194

The Startup Magazine

APRIL 21, 2020

The role of such a company would be to give excellent subtitling services that will facilitate multilingual conversation. This term refers to the processes involved in making translations suited to the culture, religion, and morals of the audience. One such outstanding service would be finding the most suitable translation company.

United States 143

United States Small Business Administration Startup Audience 143

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Some ideas for how to do that include: Strike conversations with your followers. In fact in reference to an article on ConvinceandConvert, “ Forty-two percent of consumers that complain to a brand on social media expect a response within 60 minutes.” Mix it up and give your updates the human touch.

Social Media 210

Social Media Media Technical Review Channel 210

VC Cafe

AUGUST 11, 2022

Reference calls on the partner from other portfolio companies or other boards she served are usually recommended. Ask for references from other founders they backed and didn’t back. So choose your partner wisely. People have different work styles and it’s good to know what to expect in the future. Good luck out there!

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Founder Term Sheet Cofounder Venture Capital 187

ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In the acquisition phase, measure these performance metrics: Customer acquisition cost Conversion rate Website traffic Click-through rate Bounce rate Quality of leads. In the activation phase, measure these performance metrics: Conversion rate Number of customers using a product feature Drop-off rate Dwell time. Activation. Revenue.

Retention 113

Retention Marketing Acquisition Channel 113

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 28, 2020

Also referred to as a virtual or geographically dispersed team, a distributed team is a group of people who work as a team across time, space, and organizational boundaries. It helps connect workmates, who may not know each other, through productive conversations and activities that bolster a sense of community.

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Distribution Global Software Review Software 147

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 29, 2020

Such interactions are similar to having conversations with families, colleagues, and friends. For starters, you can use chatbot prototypes as a reference for your technical team and improve your way from there. As the term implies, formal interactions mostly deal with rational communication, including menu, preferences, and types.

Artificial Inteligence 147

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Software Review Coder 147

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

I have this conversation Sofa King often that I’m sure each reader who has met me will think I’m talking specifically about you. Write out the reason you’re calling, your key points and “the ask” in advance and your time allotment so you can always refer back and make sure you’re tracking to your plan.

Email 150

Email Conversion Sales Startup 150

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

I reference to the fact that I had walked in entrepreneurs shoes but now found myself on the other side. I was an early fan and heavy user of Quora back in the day and used to get huge benefit out of the conversations I had there. And was fortunate enough to get a reference call from an LP asking me this very question.

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LP Israel Technical Review Deal Flow 150

TechEmpower

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Here, when we speak of performance, we are specifically referring to the speed of the application in providing responses to requests. Conversely, a low-performance application might have an architectural bottleneck through which many request types flow (e.g., What do we mean by performance? a single-threaded search engine).

Web 200

Web Technical Review Architecture Caching 200

ConversionXL

OCTOBER 16, 2022

There’s more to ecommerce customer acquisition than increasing checkout conversion rates. Where marketing drives brand awareness, customer acquisition drives conversions and sales to generate revenue. Conversely, a high-end fashion ecommerce store runs Facebook Ads. by posting about it on social media). Google ads).

Acquisition 129

Acquisition eCommerce Customer Churn Rate 129

Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The conversation also touches on the risks AI poses in cybersecurity and the necessity of implementing two-factor authentication and VPNs. And when I say characters, I'm referring to letters, numbers, and symbols. Hey, this conversation has been going for 45 seconds. But making sure this has at least 20 different characters.

Software Review 80

Software Review Security Distribution IP 80

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 29, 2018

They don’t realize that customers today are looking for relationships, meaning two-way conversations with your business. Customer conversations are easy today, through responding to customers on social media, web live chats, and interactive applications on mobile devices. Don’t let your conversation marketing do the same thing.

Conversion 227

Conversion Marketing Advertising Social Media 227

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Conversely, relationship funnels concentrate on establishing long-term connections with clients through establishing trust and providing value. Keeping that relationship thriving is equally, if not more, important as loyal customers are more likely to repurchase , refer, and increase profits. Why do you need a relationship funnel?

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Sales Audience Social Media Email 152