Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 11, 2022

We had nascent revenues, ridiculous cost structures and unrealistic valuations. I learned to avoid unnecessary conferences, avoid non-essential costs and strive for at least a neutral EBITDA if for no other reason than nobody was interested in giving us any more money. Until we weren’t. Nobody cared about our valuations any more.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Look for needs that have a global appeal to a wide demographic. Global considerations include culture differences and translation. This reduces the cost of customer acquisition, allows easy upgrades for service and new features, and improves customer loyalty in the face of new competitors in the market.

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Merger Software Review Acquisition Social Media 386

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2022

Existing technologies have been “commoditized” globally. Single-node factories may be home-based with a global market. The cost of entrepreneur entry is at an all-time low. With the global market, the growth opportunity is huge, starting local and scaling at any pace. New goldmine of innovations and technology.

Artificial Inteligence 315

Artificial Inteligence Offshore Merger Technical Review 315

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 18, 2019

The key is being able to dial back variable costs during these period. We’re at a new watermark because there are now global assets deployed and as the sun peeks out so to do the riders and the revenue. It’s truly staggering to realize that just a year ago we really hadn’t begun nationalizing let along globalizing. Simply put?—?there

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Investors expect proof that your invention can be manufactured in volume, and can justify a sales price at least double the cost, to a large customer set that has money to spend. The value is tied to infrastructure outside your control, such as a pervasive network of fuel stations, trained service facilities, and new government regulations.

Technical Review 391

Technical Review Intellectual Property Early Stage Global 391

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Moore’s Law & the Global Semiconductor Industry. INTERACTIVE CHART “ Average Cost of Hard Drive Storage per Gigabyte 1980-2014” Human Progress. Andrew Inkpen, “ The Global Semiconductor Industry ” Thunderbird School of Management , 2021. [It Not required for class.] . Lee Bell, “ What is Moore’s Law? Oppenheimer , Dec.

Technical Review 407

Technical Review Taiwan Technology Artificial Inteligence 407

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Cost of entry for a startup is at an all-time low. Entrepreneurs now can think globally about the opportunity, from day one but start locally. This approach, popularly known as “glocalization,” means you design and deliver global solutions that have total relevance to every local market you plan to attack.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

From the next generation of AI solutions, and revolutionary software engineering solutions to cost-saving consumer solutions, heres a list of 10 breakout innovation trends and companies to watch out for in 2025. Dosty, an all-in-one pet care app designed to simplify pet parenting, is another startup to keep an eye on in this space.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

As the global population ages, the demand for quality elder care has never been greater. Ethics also play a critical role in ensuring that caregiving solutions genuinely prioritize the well-being of residents over cost-cutting measures. Building trust requires clear communication about how data is used and safeguarded.

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Technical Review Startup Software Review Algorithm 158

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2022

In these days of global competition via multiple channels, you need continuous marketing to find more customers. In this context, connecting with other complementary brands will help you share costs, as well as audiences across your industry. They won’t find you. Make it a memorable experience for all.

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Technical Review Social Media Channel Flash 355

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Zappos, for example, has earned global accolades for their strategic “ Zappos dollars ” peer-to-peer recognition program, where employees share low-cost, high-frequency rewards with each other. It also means providing private and specific feedback to people with a negative attitude, since many do not see themselves as others see them.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The measures to prevent the spreading of the virus induced a global reduction of the travel demand. trillion and it accounts for 21% of the global travel and hospitality industry. The global pandemic has induced a substantial reduction in fuel consumption. The Coronavirus has triggered a global change for corporate travel.

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Technical Review United States China Cofounder 278

ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

As the global economic situation deteriorates amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine and soaring energy costs, many aspiring entrepreneurs might be tempted to give up and wait for better days. This is partly due to the global financial crisis of 2008, which led many companies to reassess their spending to cut costs.

Startup 198

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2022

Employees are still too often thought of as a commodity, to be acquired “just in time” for the lowest cost, and managed as a disposable asset. With the latest advances in software technology, it’s no longer cost-prohibitive for business entrepreneurs, who can’t yet afford a human resources department, to take advantage of analytics tools.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2023

If you have a different view, I urge you to see the data presented in a new book, “ The Nine: The Tectonic Forces Reshaping the Workplace ,” by Phil Simon, a globally recognized authority on technology, collaboration, and the future of work. Millions have bowed out of the labor market. The birth rate in many countries is declining.

Non-Compete 282

Non-Compete France Japan Technical Review 282

View from Seed

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Airbnb convinced travelers to part with 100% of their booking cost up front and then they pay out the required amount to hosts when the stay actually occurs. The straight cost of revenue line is only ~25% of revenue implying a 75% gross margin, assuming you were looking at this in a simplistic revenue / COGS / gross profit manner.

North America 401

North America IPO Prospectus Europe 401

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2022

Even in this age of globalization and virtualization, the geographic area where you choose to live and work can still make or break your startup business. I still have to tell some entrepreneurs that even with the best idea, they have to move to Silicon Valley to find the investors they need, or they need to move to the U.S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 9, 2023

We all realize that the pace of change is increasing, and new global markets makes it critical that every team member is focused on the market, rather than internal battles and risk aversion. These cost very little and have large returns for all. Highlight career advancement opportunities and examples.

Social Media 294

Social Media Global Campaign Leadership 294

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 11, 2023

People respond to positives, such as new growth, versus problems implying costs and loss of customers. Extend your reach globally with adaptations to new cultures. Position challenges as future growth opportunities. This requires reframing problems to motivate creative thinking and finding new approaches.

Technical Review 277

Technical Review Partner Matching Channel 277

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The company has made impressive changes to adapt to this global pandemic in the following ways: Offering a new approach to their existing customer base. Naturally, a business that worked primarily in serving companies exhibiting at these and other events, was dramatically impacted by the global pandemic.

Technical Review 279

Technical Review United States eCommerce Due Diligence 279

VC Cafe

MARCH 7, 2025

The company is toying a Phd level AI Agent that will cost $20,000 a month. leads with 54% of global VC investment Small checks matter in SAFE rounds, according to Carta (I agree!) Google has introduced AI Mode, an experimental feature in its Search platform , aimed at handling complex and open-ended queries. in Feb, U.S.

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Israel Stealth Taiwan ChatGPT 103

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Cost Savings. Whether you’re working for a large corporation or a small startup, operational costs will always exist. Since the transition out of the office we have seen significant cost savings in multiple areas. The second major area where we saw cost savings was around talent.

Technical Review 275

Technical Review Cofounder Leadership Employee 275

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 11, 2020

However, by placing gold on the blockchain, investors can avoid supply chain disruptions and benefit from the safe-haven asset to hedge against economic uncertainties while dodging the high costs that come with storing and insuring physical gold bullion.

Asia 290

Asia Technical Review Technology Singapore 290

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Employees are still too often thought of as a commodity, to be acquired “just in time” for the lowest cost, and managed as a disposable asset. With the latest advances in software technology, it’s no longer cost-prohibitive for business entrepreneurs, who can’t yet afford a human resources department, to take advantage of analytics tools.

Analytics 245

Analytics Metrics Employee Open Source 245

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 30, 2022

As a potential investor, I always think of the high rate of failure of disruptive technologies, due to the longer learning curve of customers, infrastructure change consistently required, and higher marketing costs. If you don’t keep it top of mind today, then you are going to be left behind.

Technical Review 252

Technical Review Silicon Valley Software Review Metrics 252

VC Cafe

MARCH 1, 2024

Small fine-tuned models as an alternative to giant generic ones – when finely tuned with appropriate data, smaller, specialised LLMs can yield comparable results at a fraction of the cost. Technological Convergence – The global equity market value associated with disruptive innovation could increase to 60% by 2030.

Artificial Inteligence 176

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Software Review Generative AI 176

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

global, regional, niche-specific), the frequency of updates, and any additional features or filters desired. Considering Cost-effectiveness: While evaluating news article APIs, consider their pricing structure relative to the provided services. Consider factors such as the type of news content you need (e.g.,

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API Technical Review Technical Support Software Review 158

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2022

The global pandemic has substantially forced the advancement of the gig economy and remote working arrangements. On the other hand, many firms may have to use the global workforce pool due to the scarcity of highly skilled specialists in their areas. . Hardware Costs. Remote Work.

Technical Review 158

Technical Review Technology Software Review Startup 158

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2020

You will never seem to have the time, skills, or resources you need for that key acquisition, global expansion, or new product offering. There is no way to predict where and how this will occur, but it should help to realize that it does happen, and you should not assume you are the cause.

Entrepreneur 306

Entrepreneur Due Diligence Startup Acquisition 306

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 1, 2022

Thus, I challenge each of you to measure yourself against the following practices which I believe will expand your thinking and ability to keep up with the pace of change, and win in the global marketplace today: Don’t let your passion alone drive the business. Quick decisions and biases can be very costly.

Technical Review 302

Technical Review Social Media Metrics Hosting 302

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

Even in this age of globalization and virtualization, the geographic area where you choose to live and work can still make or break your startup business. I still have to tell some entrepreneurs that even with the best idea, they have to move to Silicon Valley to find the investors they need, or they need to move to the U.S.

Las Vegas 243

Las Vegas Silicon Valley Arizona Montana 243

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 19, 2021

There are few technologies in the world today that can make a Trillion-dollar impact on the global economy. McKinsey, the global think tank, estimates that IoT will have an economic impact of between $4 trillion and $11 trillion by 2025 ( Source ). IoT (Internet of Things) is one of them. Source: Mckinsey. IoT’s impact on healthcare.

Technical Review 215

Technical Review Software Review Cloud Vertical 215

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2022

Today is the age of the entrepreneur, with the cost of entry at an all-time low, and the global market at an all-time high. Good entrepreneurs can make a success from almost any business idea, through a following of partners and customers.

Leadership 285

Leadership Reputation Venture Capital Global 285

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2024

From conducting market research to forging strategic alliances, we’ll cover critical elements necessary for thriving in the global market. Leveraging Technology for International Expansion Technology is essential to facilitating global corporate expansion. Embracing e-commerce platforms can provide a smoother entry into new markets.

Technical Review 159

Technical Review Intellectual Property Due Diligence Global 159

The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2022

As an example, all major global markets regions require that electronic devices for sale in public markets meet radio emissions specifications (industry known as Electro-Magnetic Compatibility) regulations, which vary by region. Regulatory testing costs can be as much as your entire design development costs and more when you make mistakes.

Design 166

Design Development Team Review Product Technical Review 166

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2024

Additionally, consider the logistics of international shipping , as this can impact costs and delivery times. Adapting Products for Global Markets Products that perform well in domestic markets may need modifications to meet international standards and preferences. Look into market size, demand, competition, and economic conditions.

Distribution 167

Distribution Technical Review PPC Channel 167

YoungUpstarts

JULY 5, 2020

Low Cost of Doing Business. The cost of starting a business in Canada is 5% lower than what it will cost in the U.S. This was revealed in the results of a comprehensive 10-month study of international business costs by KPMG. These are facts and figures attesting to Canada’s illustrious market and economy.

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