This is going to be BIG.
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
As an investor, it’s easy to come into a board meeting asking probing questions, demanding information, and sharing your opinion without first having built up a base of trust. You feel like these people will have your back—and this is a form of privilege when the group dominates your industry.
ConversionXL
OCTOBER 25, 2018
It’s also the same one we apply to demand generation. You (supposedly) do demand generation—or you would if you just ran LinkedIn ads, too. But demand generation isn’t a pile of tactics. It’s hard to do, which is why most demand generation advice merely advocates adding another channel or tool to the heap. You email them.
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View from Seed
JULY 31, 2014
More interesting, however, is reflecting on what “rhymes” across multiple investments within our portfolio. Finally, productivity mobile calendaring app Sunrise has been adding features which leverage demand-side economies of scale. We opportunistically invest in other geographies across the country as well. Recent Investment Themes.
Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 26, 2012
I could sum up my negotiation mentality as a seller in one phrase that I’ve used as short-hand for my portfolio companies for years, “Everybody wants their pound of flesh.” As you get through the multiple stage-gates people will demand their toll – whether you have something you feel you can offer or not.
The Startup Magazine
AUGUST 19, 2019
What if you could avoid dealing with the entrepreneurial pressure it takes to set up all these beauty appointments by taking advantage of an on-demand beauty app. . Ever since smartphones entered the market, on-demand beauty apps emerged slowly. In 2019, on-demand beauty apps are what everyone is raving about. .
The Startup Magazine
JULY 7, 2022
When considering gaining technological skills, it’s a good idea to think about which ones will be in high demand in the future. Multiple organizations are now offering work on real-world projects to build your portfolio and gain experience. Technology is a broad profession with several fascinating career paths. 3- Cyber Security.
Steve Blank
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
None of that can compare with being the CEO of a startup facing a rapidly diminishing bank account, your best engineer quitting, working until 10pm and rushing to the airport and catching a redeye for a “ Hail Mary ” close of a customer, with your board demanding you do it faster. People skills. People skills. Fund raising skills.
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