Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2014

If you’re a technology startup you need to excel at product, of course. While many tech startups do this intuitively (say, SnapChat thinking it would be much better if our photos out partying disappeared) it still happens. If you have NO network of promotion for your story? It’s worth a quick read.

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SEM Viral Marketing Widget 379

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 4, 2014

Through differentiated sourcing, companies can better hedge their risks in the event that the Chinese economy implodes. The key here is to transfer foreign management expertise and technologies to China while tapping on its huge domestic entertainment market. Asian Companies Going Global.

Technical Review 171

Technical Review United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia China 171

Version One Ventures

OCTOBER 18, 2012

“Traction is the new IP ” sums up perfectly how the technology space has evolved over the past decade due to the nature of the web. Barriers to entry are no longer created by patents or by tech differentiation alone, but by superior traction in the marketplace.

IP 163

IP Technical Review B2C Social Network 163

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

You need a big differentiator in these arenas. Things such as driver-less cars and new medicines are far more than a technology challenge. Huge investments are also required to ramp up manufacturing, build a distribution network, and provide the support infrastructure. Products requiring changes to government regulations.

New York City 315

New York City Silicon Valley Startup Bootstrapping 315

VC Cafe

MARCH 1, 2024

In addition, founders thinking about starting a company can be overwhelmed by choice, as there are so many problems to tackle with technology, but it could be comforting to know that investors are interested in those areas in the first place.

Artificial Inteligence 176

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Software Review Generative AI 176

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

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

For some aspiring to be tech entrepreneurs, I often suggest a two-step process, as I argued in this post that “ The First Startup Founder You Need to Invest in Is You.” He or she has worked at some very successful big technology or media companies and went to a great school. Being a CEO begets the network to be a CEO.

Technical Review 150

Technical Review Liquidation Preference Silicon Valley IP 150

BeyondVC

JULY 13, 2004

On the tech side, Jonathan believes it is mainly bandwidth that has been commoditized as opposed to a broader trend in software. That activity levels a playing field, that just so happens to be the single biggest playing field the technology industry has ever seen. The network is a commodity. We should all be celebrating.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Technology Java Bandwidth 78

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2011

Sometime around 2003/04 my technology team turned me on to “Spolsky on Software&# a periodic newsletter served up blog style from Joel Spolsky of FogCreek Software, a maker of bug-tracking software. The role of Product Managers at Technology Companies. How do you keep an audience as a blogger and on the network of StackExchange?

Software Review 285

Software Review Software St. Louis API 285

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 8, 2014

You need a big differentiator in these arenas. Things such as driver-less cars and new medicines are far more than a technology challenge. Huge investments are also required to ramp up manufacturing, build a distribution network, and provide the support infrastructure. Products requiring changes to government regulations.

New York City 254

New York City Silicon Valley Bootstrapping Technical Review 254

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Because of increased competition, changing customer expectations and innovative technology breakthroughs, the introduction of new equipment/merchandise, or updated versions of existing merchandise, can help drive sales and differentiate your business. Be active in online forums and takesteps to maximize your online network.

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Customer PPC Software Review Finance 168

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2023

You need a big differentiator in these arenas. Things such as driver-less cars and new medicines are far more than a technology challenge. Huge investments are also required to ramp up manufacturing, build a distribution network, and provide the support infrastructure. Products requiring changes to government regulations.

New York City 246

New York City Silicon Valley Bootstrapping Technical Review 246

Genuine VC

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

The famed business strategist Michael Porter described a set of successful general strategies which firms employ to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage: differentiation strategy and cost leadership strategy for those firms with a broad market scope, and a segmentation strategy for those with a narrow market scope.

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Seed Stage Belgium Differentiation LP 191

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Competition from other startups and established incumbents, constraints on time and capital, and limited access to talent and technology resources are just a few of the hurdles nearly every first-time founder faces while trying to build a business. In the startup world, opportunities are fleeting, and obstacles are ubiquitous.

Technical Review 140

Technical Review Due Diligence Early Stage Differentiation 140

Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Effective Ways To Differentiate And Scale Your Business written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Debbie is also a proud member of the DTM network for the last 3 years. Key Takeaway: A major challenge many businesses face is trying to find ways to differentiate and scale. Marketing Podcast with Debbie Howard.

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Differentiation Sales Cycle Audio Networking 93

betashop.com

OCTOBER 8, 2012

90 Things I’ve Learned From Founding 4 Technology Companies. On October 27, 2010 I wrote a blog post about the “ 57 Things I Learned Founding 3 Tech Companies.”. 90 Things I’ve Learned Founding 4 Tech Companies: Find your company’s One Thing. ?? Fab.com Fab Feed Bradfords Blog. So, here goes. It’s that important.

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Technical Review Technology Software Review Valuation 108

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Due to this, we’re forced to live in a sort of Wild West era where innocent parties are inherently susceptible due to the quickly changing landscape. Fortunately, options like EDR are proving novel cyber threat protection approaches for keeping devices and networks safer. The prevalence of data breaches has been on the rise.

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Security Software Review Software Technical Review 145

The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2020

And given that today’s phishing attacks are so shrewdly conceived that no tech solution on the market could possibly filter them all out, a key element of your cyber defense strategy needs to be providing phishing training to all employees. Hoxhunt’s global user network identifies threats faster than any other provider.

Technical Review 138

Technical Review Email Employee Security 138

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 29, 2016

Typically, the first few key hires in IT are ones that will help “keep the lights on,” deal with password lock-outs and provision and configure network services and company laptops. SMBs understand the value of collecting logs for network and application troubleshooting and for regulatory compliance.

Differentiation 100

Differentiation Security Intellectual Property Non-Compete 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2023

Be customer focused, not technology focused. You need a business model that provides a good return for you and your team, long-term growth, value to your customer, and differentiates you from competitors. Odeo began as a network where people could find podcasts, but iTunes began taking over the podcast niche.

Technical Review 201

Technical Review Government Agile Differentiation 201

Feld Thoughts

JULY 8, 2013

On this journey, we benchmarked 1,500 IT organization to understand what differentiated the highest performing organizations and allowed them to do what the others only dreamed of. This means that technical debt starts to increase. It is called “technical debt” for a reason—because technical debt, like financial debt, compounds.

Phoenix 176

Phoenix Software Review Technical Review Cofounder 176

VC Cafe

APRIL 8, 2011

What started originally as how can VCs differentiate themselves to stand out, quickly became an Entrepreneur’s wish list from its VCs. Getting to specific people for recruiting, business development or just networking, entrepreneurs is highly appreciated when it’s targeted. Help with introductions – but be selective.

Technical Review 101

Technical Review Due Diligence Hosting Harvest 101

Growthink Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Demonstrate your team’s unique unfair competitive advantage, whether it is technology, stellar management team, or key partnerships. Be prepared for due diligence. It’s critical that the data you present is verifiable, since any serious investor will conduct extensive due diligence. Don’t just list competitors.

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Venture Capital Business Plan Technical Review Private Placement 129

BeyondVC

JULY 13, 2004

On the tech side, Jonathan believes it is mainly bandwidth that has been commoditized as opposed to a broader trend in software. That activity levels a playing field, that just so happens to be the single biggest playing field the technology industry has ever seen. The network is a commodity. We should all be celebrating.

Technical Review 60

Technical Review Technology Java Bandwidth 60

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 22, 2018

You need a big differentiator in these arenas. Things such as driver-less cars and new medicines are far more than a technology challenge. Huge investments are also required to ramp up manufacturing, build a distribution network, and provide the support infrastructure. Products requiring changes to government regulations.

New York City 202

New York City Silicon Valley Bootstrapping Technical Review 202

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 20, 2023

From building a strong brand and network to leveraging digital marketing and providing exceptional customer service, these tips will provide you with actionable strategies to take your real estate business to new heights. Network effectively Networking plays a crucial role in growing your real estate business.

Technical Review 158

Technical Review Social Media Networking Differentiation 158

Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

[4:51] How are you trying with lead for an ode to differentiate what you’re offering from chatbots? [6:06] 7:24] Can you explain what your technology experience looks like? [8:48] More About The Duct Tape Marketing Consultant Network: Check it out here. Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please!

SMS 101

SMS Marketing Cofounder Software Review 101

Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 4, 2024

With years of experience helping businesses grow through strategic marketing approaches, I reviewed five transformative trends poised to disrupt how marketers, agencies, and organizations connect with audiences in 2025. you know, AI is going to give us the ability to create one-to-one campaigns really at scale.

Generative AI 80

Generative AI Marketing Campaign Differentiation 80

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Rapid changes in technology, shifting customer expectations, disruptive business models, and quickly evolving regulations force organizations to innovate quickly and invest in new lines of business that will fuel future growth. By giving employees the freedom, knowledge, and network they need, you will unlock vast power.

Technical Review 147

Technical Review Malaysia Agile Employee 147

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 27, 2019

The contrast between the tools in Don Draper’s arsenal and the data-laden, digital-focused tools marketers have available today highlights the profound impact that time and technology have had on our industry. Consumers are more aware than ever about how technology is making that possible for companies, and it’s shaping how they respond.

Curation 147

Curation Marketing Technical Review CPA 147

Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 25, 2023

While platforms like Instagram offer a great starting point, the key to differentiation lies in the age-old strategy of Search Engine Optimization (SEO). 7- Differente from the competition Photo Credit: Chris Gerbig The key to success for a new e-commerce business owner would be to find something that differentiates from the competition.

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eCommerce Omaha Entrepreneur SEO 143

ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The solution has to balance four variables: Revenue for publishers that sell ad space; Targeting capability for ad networks; Return on ad spend for ad buyers; Privacy for users who see ads. But without third-party cookies, what’s a display network to do? FLoC tries to solve the simpler problem—interest-based targeting. How FLoC works.

Caching 140

Caching Algorithm Advertising Metadata 140

Up and Running

JULY 11, 2017

Often, executing a flank attack involves developing new technology. Whether you’re considering launching a new business or looking to develop a new product in an established company, you may have a vision of a new technology will that expose a vulnerable flank in an entire industry or against key competitors.

Technical Review 80

Technical Review Development Team Review Differentiation Leadership 80

Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 19, 2024

It’s been nice to review some of the most popular episodes from 2023. Ash Ali & Hassan Kubba – Uncovering the Hidden Power of Your Unfair Advantage Both successful tech entrepreneurs with humble roots, Ash and Hassan have a message of hope to share. I was able to visit with many phenomenal guests on the show this year.

Fractional CTO 92

Fractional CTO CTO Hire Technical Review Marketing 92

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 12, 2020

You make can either make or break the future of a business hence due diligence is necessary before making any moves. 5- Participating in networking groups. I love promoting others and helping them develop the story that differentiates them in the marketplace, but I also recognize I must equally promote my own story.

Entrepreneur 109

Entrepreneur Software Review Technical Review SEO 109

The Startup Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

In the interconnected digital landscape, a single recommendation from a loyal client can ripple across social networks, reaching a vast audience. Dissatisfied customers, on the other hand, can tarnish the startup’s reputation with detrimental reviews and negative feedback.

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Retention Reputation Startup Social Network 148

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

As the former CEO of a professional expert network , I’m a firm believer in the value of speedy access to relevant experts. I was excited to see that GLG (formerly Gerson Lehrman Group), the industry leader, is now offering a professional network service geared to the needs of the startup community: GLG Share.

New York 114

New York Technical Review Networking Advisory Board 114