Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

I have been close to the tech & startup sectors for more than 20 years and I can’t think of a period in which I felt more optimistic about the innovation and value creation I see in front of us. This world of local meets retail meets digital advertising portends to technology disruption and with it VC opportunities.

Venture Capital 347

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Many questioned whether it could survive under the fail whale, inevitable competition from Facebook, founder fighting, fights with 3rd-party developers let alone become a revolutionary business that could make money. Periodically we do portfolio reviews to evaluate whether we have enough diversified risk across the fund. Far from it.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2020

That keeps people from pushing themselves to develop the kind of new solutions that will permanently change the business for the better, versus short-term band-aids. In my experience, even in startups, longer-term strategy often gets pushed off the agenda due to current challenges. Connect operations today with long-term goals.

Technical Review 312

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 28, 2022

What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Whatever the inspiration or relation may be, the naming of your business is one of the most important parts of becoming a CEO. The name To Tony Productions is a dedication to my cousin and close friend Anthony Ranoiccha III, or Tony, as the family would call him.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Way back in the early eighties, I was privileged to be part of the original IBM PC development team, led by Don Estridge. For IBM, the Personal Computer was a paradigm shift from their big business legacy, built with new technologies for totally new markets, and battleships turn very slowly.

Technical Review 214

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2013

I have never felt prouder of the team & product at awe.sm ( please visit to check out our latest & be ready for our next big product announcement due out in next month or so) and yet we just brought in a new CEO to the company, Fred McIntyre. ” We had inbound M&A requests from some of the biggest names in tech.

Technical Review 303

Technical Review Cofounder Analytics Founder 303

Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Whatever the inspiration or relation may be, the naming of your business is one of the most important parts of becoming a CEO. We chose the name Island because we want to encourage our consumers to kick back and take in the simple joy cannabis brings. 1- From our daughter.

Naming 157

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 20, 2023

With so many startups facing a tough journey right from their inception, the pressing question becomes: How does one successfully navigate the tech industry? The key lies in having a groundbreaking idea and understanding the broader tech landscape and the forces shaping it.

Technical Review 137

Technical Review Startup Silicon Valley Agile 137

The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2025

For several years, accelerator programs have been an integral part of the ecosystem for young businesses, particularly in the tech space. These programs have produced big names; Y Combinator, one of the most well-known programs, counts Airbnb, DoorDash, and Coinbase among its more prestigious alumni. Alumni experience matters.

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Technical Review Due Diligence Silicon Valley Startup 78

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 16, 2013

awe.sm (I have been an investor since 2009) has always provided these data through an API to allow developers to have social analytics embedded in their products or for internal use in their organization to drive more effective campaigns. Today awe.sm Today awe.sm The other major pilot customer was. I have been using the basic awe.sm

Technical Review 307

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

In 2007, I graduated United States Air Force Academy as a computer engineer and entered the Air Force’s acquisition corps , excited and confident about my ability to bring technology to bear for our airmen. I was their technical man on the inside – making sure big defense contractors delivered on their promises.

Lean 271

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Hearpreneur

JULY 1, 2020

What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Whatever the inspiration or relation may be, the naming of your business is one of the most important parts of becoming a CEO. 1- Name to signify the beginning of an end. 3- My name and the work we do. So, I kept it simple: my name and the work we do: Brill Media.

Naming 149

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Mentoring should happen every single day, not just a few times a year during performance reviews. If you’re not talking to people every single day, then I would argue you’re not effectively communicating, managing, mentoring, and developing them.” By then, their hearts and minds are out the door. Mentor in the moment?

Technical Review 204

Technical Review North America Texas Employee 204

Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Whatever the inspiration or relation may be, the naming of your business is one of the most important parts of becoming a CEO. Since basis of the company was to create, track, and report out on metrics it fit with the theme and the name, hence, CHICAGO MetricsR.

Naming 152

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 25, 2020

Of course, if you are able to bootstrap your startup, and don’t anticipate the need for outside investors, you can technically ignore the first two points. Less tangible assets like the brand name, business relationships, and even your reputation may be lost or damaged. IPO – public company initial public stock offering.

Exit Strategy 376

Exit Strategy Startup Private Equity Equity 376

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 3, 2014

Most technology startups seem to be funded by product people or business people. We focused together on improving our sales methodology, our training and our comp plans through a larger than life ex country manager from PTC named Kai Krickel. We have 12 developers and they have 3. My first startup was no different.

Sales 382

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 7, 2021

The entrepreneurs can reduce their operational costs significantly – by utilizing advanced technologies like autonomous vehicles, drones, and robots for courier delivery. More infrastructure development through the construction of airports and ports has led to a huge rise in the demand for international courier delivery services. .

Technical Review 163

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Demand Social Media 163

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

This is why a lot of business owners seek out the help of a web developer to do all the technical work for them. Asking questions will help guide the process of building your site and ensure that you and your developer are working on the same page. What kind of design and development process will we follow?

Web Development 124

Web Development Web Developer Software Review 124

View from Seed

JANUARY 27, 2021

Today, we have invested in over 100 high-growth companies, some of which have grown to be household names with thousands of employees making a huge impact in the everyday lives of everyday people. . You are actively engaged in the NYC or Boston tech ecosystem. All applications will be reviewed confidentially. How To Apply .

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Version One Ventures

JANUARY 4, 2021

Manny Medina of Outreach was named to Comparably’s Top 50 list for Best CEOs in 2020 as rated by employees. . For a second consecutive year , Jobber was named one of the fastest-growing companies in North America on Deloitte’s 2020 Technology Fast 500. . Zenput was named a Great Place to Work ! Product news.

Portfolio 148

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View from Seed

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

To be clear Airbnb posted a GAAP profit in Q3 2020 of over $200M which is impressive given travel remains materially depressed due to COVID. For reference, high-flying megacap tech stocks like Apple and Google have operating income margins >20% and Facebook and Microsoft have operating income margins >30%.

North America 401

North America IPO Prospectus Europe 401

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Nearly every successful tech startup I’ve observed over the past 20 years has gone through a similar growth pattern: Innovate, systematize then scale operations. MakeSpace (as he named it) would help you get your excess goods into low-cost warehouses. Seriously, this happens.

Operations 286

Operations New York City Technical Review Startup 286

Duct Tape Marketing

JULY 17, 2024

Known for his no-nonsense approach, he combines real-world research with systems design to develop effective business and growth strategies. 06:24] Where do people get applying tech to marketing wrong? [08:58] Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please! I found it. This is what I've been looking for.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Most of these tools are created as open-source software programs, which mean their codes are easily accessible to both developers and malicious hackers. Your host should also offer ongoing backup data services and technical support. . Use unsuspecting names to make it harder for hackers to locate sensitive folders. .

Security 232

Security Software Review SQL Hosting 232

Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

It’s amazing how new technology keeps coming up. As a business owner, you must keep up with these technological improvements and perhaps adopt some to improve efficiency. We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about the technologies they most look forward to and here are the responses. #1- 2- Advances in medical technology.

Technical Review 126

Technical Review Technology Artificial Inteligence Entrepreneur 126

ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

These firms are known for their knowledge, solutions, and industry name. Businesses may benefit from India’s talent pool and technical advances by partnering with them. This blog features the top ten software outsourcing businesses in India , highlighting their experience and software development solutions.

India 130

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Silicon Valley gets significant attention for its role in producing tech startups that often go on to see massive, international success. In the past decade, hundreds of interesting, innovative tech companies have emerged in and around Israel—and they’re worth learning from.

Technical Review 179

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Israel Silicon Valley 179

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 27, 2013

And we chose to locate ourselves 3 blocks East of The Third Street Promenade where much new development is taking place. Perhaps the biggest piece of new news is that after 17 years of operations we’ve changed our name from GRP Partners to Upfront Ventures. But you may ask: “What else have you done other than change your name?

Los Angeles 343

Los Angeles Las Vegas San Francisco Baltimore 343

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2020

No matter how talented you are, it doesn’t matter unless managers can see those talents and think of you as an invaluable employee, or a game-changing manager, or the person whose name is synonymous with success. Take personal credit where credit is due, but also share the successes of the team and the business milestones with everyone.

Startup 331

Startup Technical Review Social Network Reputation 331

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Of course, if you are able to bootstrap your startup, and don’t anticipate the need for outside investors, you can technically ignore the first two points. Less tangible assets like the brand name, business relationships, and even your reputation may be lost or damaged. IPO – public company initial public stock offering.

Exit Strategy 289

Exit Strategy Entrepreneur IPO Startup 289

Up and Running

MAY 10, 2021

Today, people use healthcare apps to schedule/cancel appointments, review prescriptions, access medical records, connect with doctors via video calls, track fitness goals, etc. Read on for some helpful tips on how to create a mobile healthcare app, what technologies to use, and how to make money with your new health app.

Mobile 149

Mobile Developer Technical Review North America 149

Hearpreneur

APRIL 23, 2023

What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Whatever the inspiration or relation may be, naming your business is one of the most important parts of becoming a CEO. Whatever the inspiration or relation may be, naming your business is one of the most important parts of becoming a CEO. So they were calling me a Gypsy.

Naming 139

Naming Entrepreneur Technical Review Design 139

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The company has been named to Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Companies in America in 2018 and again in 2019. The truth is virtual experiences have been around for years but the pandemic will force many to adopt and implement the technology. There were certain companies who appreciated the experience and Expo’s due diligence.

Technical Review 279

Technical Review United States eCommerce Due Diligence 279

Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 13, 2024

The Power of Verified Reviews: Why Agencies Thrive with Clutch written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Katie Hollar, the marketing lead at Clutch , a leading global marketplace for business service providers.

Technical Review 90

Technical Review Software Review B2B Demand 90

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

In fact, this problem is so common among business startups, that is has been tagged with the name “ founder’s syndrome ” or “ founderitis.” Key elements of every startup challenge include timeframes, costs, people required, and technical realities. Founder minimizes the focus on formal plans and reviews.

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Founder Technical Review Cofounder Demand 223

ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 30, 2022

A compelling presentation shows how well you understand your project and its development. Therefore, to allow your project to develop and increase profits, you must prepare for a meeting with potential investors. Add reviews from customers about yourself and references from past jobs to your presentation. Deep Market Analysis.

Software Review 183

Software Review Technical Review Cofounder United States 183

Hearpreneur

MAY 4, 2022

What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Whatever the inspiration or relation may be, the naming of your business is one of the most important parts of becoming a CEO. When we set out to create a name for our business, we knew we had to set ourselves apart from other womens’ boutique swimwear.

Naming 127

Naming Entrepreneur Technical Review Jordan 127