Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 15, 2014

He’s one of those rare people that after every meeting you have with him you feel like you have much more insight into the future of the technology industry than before your conversation began. We kept meeting at conferences over the next 18 months and he kept showing me what he was working on.

Founder 309

Founder CTO Hire Silicon Valley Leadership 309

View from Seed

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

For early stage VC ‘s, Syndication is the process of sharing investments with other potential co-investors. Typically a good syndicate partner will move fast to try to build conviction about an opportunity, but will do real work to try to get to an independent point of view on the company.

Syndicate 207

Syndicate Syndication Term Sheet Cofounder 207

VC Adventure

MAY 21, 2014

A few months ago AngelList announced Syndicates – enabling investors on AngelList to create fund-like groups of investors to invest together in AngelList companies (following a single lead investor). It’s a great idea and at Foundry we quickly decided it would be an interesting experiment to form our own syndicate.

Syndicate 48

Syndicate Syndication Technical Review Due Diligence 48

This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 16, 2014

It''s also not the best way to create a helpful syndicate of investors that share the founder''s vision for the company. The tricky question is whether these early conversations should count as fundraising. When you approach someone to catch up and tell them what you''re up to, are you pitching?

Venture Capital 167

Venture Capital Syndicate Syndication Founder 167

Agile VC

JULY 11, 2012

I find myself having similar conversations and really appreciate that you’ve written and shared this. How to Evaluate Firms for a Seed VC Syndicate 10 July 2012, 5:13 pm What A VC Orders for Breakfast Says 27 June 2012, 10:16 am To Leave or Not to Leave as Your Startup Grows 12 June 2012, 12:21 pm. [link] leehower.

Silicon Valley 240

Silicon Valley Carried Interest Cofounder Boston 240

ConversionXL

JUNE 16, 2022

Here’s how the guide is promoted on Twitter: The informative, conversational tone and fun imagery are the same as the post on the Visme website: And the same vibe as the video embedded in the guide: Visme maintains consistency throughout the customer journey. Take Visme’s guide to asymmetrical balance. How to create a marketing playbook.

Campaign 149

Campaign CTO Marketing Social Media 149

ConversionXL

APRIL 21, 2021

When the page lacks conversion potential (e.g. For publishers who syndicate content. Taking these extra steps with your technical SEO can have a significant impact on conversion rates across your website. For product pages that are seasonal, have low inventory, or out-of-stock items. product pages.)

SEO 139

SEO HTML XML Web 139

View from Seed

AUGUST 13, 2014

Pros: Industry-insider who serves as a validator for the rest of the investment syndicate, extremely helpful advice and network connections. Having someone who the founder or founding team has worked with before can be a good validator to other syndicate investors and future investors that they all work well together.

Angel Investor 334

Angel Investor Syndication Syndicate Early Stage 334

Agile VC

MAY 26, 2011

Not long after the product launch we began the initial conversations with VCs for a Series A round. How to Evaluate Firms for a Seed VC Syndicate 10 July 2012, 5:13 pm What A VC Orders for Breakfast Says 27 June 2012, 10:16 am To Leave or Not to Leave as Your Startup Grows 12 June 2012, 12:21 pm. What’s Your Favorite Future?

Term Sheet 178

Term Sheet Silicon Valley Technical Review Social Network 178

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 4, 2021

With PPC, the goal is for the search user to not only see your ad, but to click on it to get to your website (click-through), and buy your widget (conversion to sale). It pays only if a customer clicks through AND takes a further action (conversion), such as buying a product or filling out a web form.

Search 385

Search Engineer PPC Widget 385

Agile VC

APRIL 17, 2011

At the end of the day Kayak’s playing a key role in the online travel process, but it appears more of the revenue comes from filling top of the conversion funnel rather than the middle or bottom of it. Distribution revenue is CPC and CPA. . What’s Your Favorite Future?

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Pre-Money Valuation Liquidation Preference Dividend Common Stock 113

Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 6, 2024

Josh Elledge is a keynote speaker, writes a syndicated newspaper column to 1.1 During our, dare I say Meta conversation, we uncovered the transformative power of podcasting for businesses, focusing on how it can be a game-changer for networking and lead generation. And so thank you for fostering this conversation here.

Lead Generation 91

Lead Generation Networking PR B2B 91

Occam's Razor

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

You are already producing content for TV (like Air New Zealand above), why not extend the conversation in the commercials with videos on YouTube. Why not extend the conversation there? Why not take that to the next level and engage in a two-way conversation with your audience? YouTube Short-Form Audience Specific Content.

Analytics 151

Analytics Marketing Audience Channel 151

mashable.com

MAY 24, 2011

This is especially true for mobile commerce sites, where the conversion rates between browsers and purchasers can vary dramatically based on the platform and the method of presentation. David Eads reports that Kony Solutions sees 30% higher conversion rates for native iPhone apps versus typical mobile websites.

Mobile 90

Mobile Web Social Media Software Review 90

ConversionXL

JUNE 16, 2022

increasing customer lifetime value, boosting product awareness , or improving conversion rates) and assess how each content asset contributes to the goal. Does adding social proof increase conversions? HubSpot answers questions to alleviate fears and uses social proof to build trust and secure conversions.

B2B 129

B2B Email Sales Acquisition 129

Gust

JULY 12, 2012

Topics of conversation included how to identify fundable companies, trends in funding, business plans, and pitching to investors. On May 2nd and 3rd, I led workshops for about thirty Estonian investors on syndication, due diligence, valuation and the post-investment relationship with entrepreneurs.

Community 121

Community Estonia Ireland Finland 121

Genuine VC

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

PROS: Industry-insider who serves as a validator for the rest of the investment syndicate, extremely helpful advice and network connections. Having someone who the entrepreneur(ial team) has worked with before can be a good validator to other syndicate investors and future investors that they all work well together.

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Angel Investor Syndication Syndicate Early Stage 257

mashable.com

JULY 10, 2012

Stay tuned to the payments intelligence conversation through the Litle Blog and Twitter. Global Syndication Partners. World Videos Featured: Facebook. Trending Stories. Startup CorkboardMe Takes on Dropbox. The Evolution of Ecommerce Series is presented by Litle & Co. , Print Story. Email Story. Topics to follow. e-Commerce.

eCommerce 101

eCommerce Software Review Technical Review Social Media 101

ConversionXL

MAY 27, 2022

They also did a lot of self-directed research checking all sorts of sources, from social media to syndicated content to category- or industry-specific resources.” – Beth Caplow, VP and Principal Analyst at Forrester [via Forrester ]. For example, Optimizely is a hero to web developers that want to improve their conversion rates.

Demand 91

Demand Lead Generation PPC Leadership 91

ConversionXL

MARCH 20, 2019

While it offers content syndication, reviewers noted that where that content ends up is not fully disclosed. As Watt contends , ABM focuses on macro-conversions (i.e. closed sales) rather than micro-conversions (i.e. The company’s Activate ABM solution is, like 6sense, focused on ABM and has end-to-end features.

Software Review 117

Software Review Software Marketing IP 117

Hunter Walker

APRIL 10, 2014

But he’s raised the largest syndicate on AngelList , turning himself effectively into a one-man fund for, if not the masses, at least the 270 people who have already committed nearly $3.4m AngelList syndicate has surprised some people, you’ve been angel investing for quite a while, right? penchina#syndicate.

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Syndicate Syndication Hiring Cofounder 133

ConversionXL

OCTOBER 1, 2022

They’re having conversations with colleagues, researching on social media, and listening to podcasts about the product or industry and learning where your brand fits in. Demand generation helps you influence buyers where they’re having those conversations and in those unattributable spaces. Word-of-mouth interactions (e.g.,

B2B 103

B2B Social Media Channel Audience 103

Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Little did I know that the simple and cathartic act of writing would lead me to become not only an author of several more books, but also a nationally syndicated radio host and patient safety speaker and trainer. This company name has proven to keep things fun and interesting, and makes for a great conversation starter.

Naming 157

Naming Entrepreneur CPA Software Review 157

mashable.com

JANUARY 13, 2012

The “convergence” part means that A and C will eventually yield similar conversion rates (conversion in this case being whether users logged in or not). Global Syndication Partners. Convergence testing effectively means “A/B/C” testing, where A and C offer the same login options, and B offers a different set of login options.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Social Media Social Network RSS 78

Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 15, 2022

4:32] Is that was that the initial vision was to just make it easier to get those shows syndicated? [5:48] Is that, was that the initial vision was to just make it easier to get those shows syndicated. They get deep in a conversation that may not have happened. I want the conversation to happen free flow.

Audio 84

Audio SMS Technical Review Advertising 84

Austin Startup

AUGUST 7, 2017

The angel investor groups such as the Central Texas Angel Network and Houston Angel Network syndicate deals with each other but it’s still the exception not the norm for an Austin startup to have investors from Dallas or Houston, even thought that’s where much of the wealth in Texas is.

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Texas San Antonio Houston Dallas 97

mashable.com

OCTOBER 11, 2011

Meeting up for lunch or drinks isn’t always the best option when it comes to keeping the conversation alive, though — oftentimes, a journalist may only want to meet up when you have a story to pitch. Global Syndication Partners. Make it your goal to build relationships with the group of journalists that cover your industry.

PR 103

PR Startup Social Media Technical Review 103

Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 2, 2024

Our conversation covers the ever-evolving landscape of SEO and how businesses of all sizes can adapt to the new era of consumer search behavior. Crafting Destination Content: Explore the concept of destination content and how it can drive engagement and conversions in the age of AI-powered search.

SEO 90

SEO Search Generative AI Engineer 90

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 3, 2010

With SEM, the goal is for the search user to not only see your ad, but to click on it to get to your website (click-through), and buy your widget (conversion to sale). It pays only if a customer clicks through AND takes a further action (conversion), such as buying a product or filling out a web form. Marty Zwilling.

Search 225

Search Engineer SEM Widget 225

View from Seed

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Sharing these pricing expectations early with potential lead investors fundamentally qualifies your conversations, but it also runs the risk of prematurely losing a potential financing partner, or else it can reduce options to maximize your fundraise outcome. Building a startup and currently in the seed stage?

Valuation 336

Valuation Founder Seed Stage Angel Investor 336

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 23, 2013

With PPC, the goal is for the search user to not only see your ad, but to click on it to get to your website (click-through), and buy your widget (conversion to sale). It pays only if a customer clicks through AND takes a further action (conversion), such as buying a product or filling out a web form.

Search 226

Search PPC Widget SEO 226

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Right now the most important role to hire in Twitter would be a seasoned marketing professional who could proactively change the conversation about Twitter and educate people about its significance as an information sharing tool. Then came RSS ( Really Simple Syndication ) widely credited to Dave Winer for driving the spec & adoption.

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XML RSS Curation Viral 349

David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

Yes, via conversion rights at a valuation cap. Yes, via conversion rights at a valuation cap. As a result, unfounded hockey-stick graphs and unicorn promises give way to financial fluency, realistic expectations, frank conversations about what a business can credibly achieve, and transparency. . Flexible VC: Compensation-based.

Cofounder 78

Cofounder Technical Review Equity Dividend 78

mashable.com

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

When you make contact, send them a link to your AngelList profile early on in the conversation. Global Syndication Partners. It’s always best to meet someone through a trusted, third party. As a last resort, reach out to them elsewhere. Try LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter. W3 EDGE Concentric Sky Rackspace Intridea Dynect DNS Webtrends.

Social Media 80

Social Media Startup Angel Investor RSS 80

David Teten

JANUARY 11, 2020

I don’t have bandwidth to engage in substantial conversations on Twitter. . Kevin Lee, Executive Chairman of Didit, emphasizes the importance of having a content syndication strategy alongside a content creation strategy. Kevin has written over 620 syndicated columns). Hootsuite. Are you speaking to press?

Social Media 60

Social Media Technical Review Media Private Equity 60

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 18, 2014

If the deal is from out of your geography and/or out of your focus area or a deal is being referred by a well-know investor who normally co-invests with similar syndicates – at least ask yourself, “Why am I so lucky to be getting this call.” I advised him to start that conversation with a bit of skepticism.

Cofounder 337

Cofounder Syndication Syndicate Angel Investor 337

mashable.com

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

The initial feeling I have is they are great tools and essential since measuring leads and conversions is key to business success BUT…it is the time and energy of doing and learning and monitoring me that makes these feel overwhelming. Global Syndication Partners. Ann, I see the value of the spreadsheets. All Rights Reserved.

Social Media 108

Social Media Analytics Media API 108