Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 13, 2018
One of the hardest things to know when you’re new to fund raising is what you’re supposed to send to an investor, when and will they keep your information confidential. As a VC and former entrepreneur let me offer you some advice. (This is part of a series on how to improve your fund raising game. The first post & the full outline if you click the link.
ConversionXL
JUNE 11, 2018
One of the worst things about marketing — aside from the endless supply of ill-fitting t-shirts at conferences — is the pressure to keep up with new trends, even if you don’t understand how they benefit your business or its customers. Case in point: Forrester’s first marketing automation forecast predicts that spend on automation technology will grow from $11.4 billion USD to $25.1 billion USD by the year 2023, saying marketers are still “in the early innings” of adopting the practic
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This is going to be BIG.
JUNE 11, 2018
Time and time again, I hear how hard of a time startups are having recruiting, especially for software developers. While candidate quality is sometimes an issue, or culture fit, or some other quality, most of the time the issue is that the company just isn't getting enough people into the top of the funnel. When I was a startup founder, I had this same issue.
YoungUpstarts
JUNE 11, 2018
Starting your own business is a lofty goal with benefits like personal financial freedom, working in an industry you’re passionate about, and the ability to take time off when you’d like to spend time with family or handle other things in your life. However, if you want your company to be successful, you must remember that you need to spend money to make money. 1.
Speaker: Nick Noreña, Innovation Coach and Advisor, Kromatic
Every startup and innovation project exists within an ecosystem that either helps or hurts that project. As innovation managers, we need to keep a pulse of that ecosystem and make sure we're helping those innovation projects we're managing every step of the way. In this webinar, Nick Noreña will walk through an Innovation Ecosystem Model that he and his team at Kromatic have developed to help investors, heads of product, teachers, and executives understand how they can best support innovation in
Startup Lessons Learned
JUNE 15, 2018
David Meyer founded Adopt-a-Pet.com (formerly 1-800-Save-A-Pet.com) in 2000 as a way of ending pet overpopulation. Today it’s North America's largest non-profit pet adoption website, with millions of visitors to the site each month and partnerships with more than 17,000 animal shelters, pet rescue groups, humane societies and shelters. When the non-profit was nearly acquired by a for-profit company several years ago, the time came to take a step back and re-evaluate what they were doing.
Up and Running
JUNE 13, 2018
Getting your business off the ground and keeping it going comes with many challenges. You’re balancing everything from coming up with the right business name, developing your marketing plans, and figuring out how to maintain customer satisfaction. But throughout your career as an entrepreneur, you’re going to need to prioritize healthy stress management.
Start Up Roar brings together the best content for start up professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
YoungUpstarts
JUNE 12, 2018
by Chris S. Millias and Warren Chung of OUM & Co. LLP. Successful entrepreneurs start with a vision. They spend a lot of time, effort and resources on developing a business plan, and even more time and effort on raising capital, finding the right people and developing strategic partners. They work with attorneys to form corporate structures and help with financing agreements.
Duct Tape Marketing
JUNE 14, 2018
How to Develop the Right Idea at the Right Time written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Allen Gannett. Podcast Transcript. My guest for this week’s episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is Allen Gannett. He is the CEO and co-founder of TrackMaven , a marketing insights platform. He and I discuss his new book, The Creative Curve: How to Develop the Right Idea at the Right Time.
crowdSPRING Blog
JUNE 11, 2018
As a consultant, your success hinges on convincing others that you’re an expert in your field and that you can deliver real results for clients. Your web presence is often the very first impression your consulting business will make with a potential client. A well-designed website will inspire confidence and trust – two factors that turn leads into clients.
The Startup Magazine
JUNE 15, 2018
In an effort to support startups looking for capital and mentorship, The Startup Magazine is supporting International Airlines Group (IAG) in its launch of its third Hangar 51 global innovation programme in collaboration with British Airways, Avios and IAG Cargo. We encourage all startups to consider applying to this rewarding startup accelerator. Corporate accelerators are one of the best ways for startups to access capital, advice, and markets.
Austin Startup
JUNE 14, 2018
Austin is far behind other communities in permitting small cells, technology that will bring 5G?—?the next generation of high-speed wireless service. In fact, a recent Texas Senate hearing revealed that among the major metropolitan areas in the state, Houston had approved 548 small cell permit applications, Dallas had approved 288, and Austin had approved only two.
deal architect
JUNE 9, 2018
During a break in his concert at SapphireNow, Justin Timberlake took a tray full of shot glasses to every one on stage. It took him a while to hand them out as he said – “we have as many of.
crowdSPRING Blog
JUNE 11, 2018
As a consultant, your success hinges on convincing others that you’re an expert in your field and that you can deliver real results for clients. Your web presence is often the very first impression your consulting business will make with a potential client. A well-designed website will inspire confidence and trust – two factors that turn leads into clients.
YoungUpstarts
JUNE 11, 2018
by Christopher Burres, owner of eWebResults. If you own a small business, you should know that internet marketing is essential to your company’s success. There are so many great marketing strategies out there, like SEO, Local SEO, PPC ads, and more. But have you heard of geofencing? Why Geofencing Is a Great Choice for Small Businesses. . Imagine this: You’re out running errands and you drive by your dry cleaning place.
VC Cafe
JUNE 12, 2018
Is Venture capital a people business or an antiquated model that is ripe for disruption? I share arguments for and against from two interesting posts I read this week. Continue Reading → This is a content summary only. Click on the post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the website and more!
deal architect
JUNE 13, 2018
Readers know I prefer going to vendor analyst summits compared to user conferences. I feel like I am intruding on customer time and access to vendor execs at the latter. But in many ways, SapphireNow last week managed to bend.
ReadWriteStart
JUNE 11, 2018
Mental health has dominated the news in recent years, from weak assessments of Europe’s mental health institutions to mass shootings to celebrity suicides. Each story underscores the need for mental health support — and the consequences of not making such support accessible. And the need for it may be stronger than previously believed: The National […].
YoungUpstarts
JUNE 9, 2018
Entering new markets can be a great way for your business to expand its portfolio and diversify its product offering. Major companies like Tesla have already demonstrated the benefits of entering a new market with a winning position by leveraging opportunities in its current market space. The choice may seem simple; the ability to scale quickly and even boost profits in your existing market is enticing.
Feld Thoughts
JUNE 11, 2018
While not a comfortable thing to talk about on Monday morning – or any morning for that matter – the suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain last week generated much public discussion. And, while the suicides were tragic, some of what people said and wrote were powerful and helpful to me. I’ve talked openly about my struggles over the years with depression.
deal architect
JUNE 11, 2018
Many companies make acquisitions to diversify into new markets. Others do it to acquire revenues and customer bases. Workday has been consistent in the last few years to acquire analytical capabilities and talent especially in its back office focus areas.
Up and Running
JUNE 12, 2018
No one wants to pursue their dream of starting a business only to see it fold within 5 years. But according to conservative estimates, more than 60 percent of new businesses do just that. But, there’s good news on the horizon. Venture capital is on pace for a record-breaking year. And it’s good weather for startups if you consider Bloomberg’s “ Startup Barometer ,” which reported that the startup climate is 112.99 percent healthier than in April of 2017.
YoungUpstarts
JUNE 14, 2018
Many of us have aspirations to work in a niche job or career. Unfortunately, this can make it much harder to accumulate relevant work experience. Here are 3 ways you can find work experience opportunities, no matter how niche your intended career. 1. Apply for Work Experience with Existing Businesses. One of the best ways to gain experience in any career, niche or otherwise, is to apply for work experience positions with existing businesses who operate in the niche field you wish to enter.
VC Cafe
JUNE 14, 2018
It's not only the media that makes us obsessed about private startup valuations - sometimes the founders and VCs play a role in it too. We take a look at valuations, how to speak with your VC about. This is a content summary only. Click on the post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the website and more!
deal architect
JUNE 13, 2018
I am often asked why I was tough on SAP in SAP Nation. I usually correct them and say I was tough on SAP’s partners and how SAP did a poor job monitoring and managing them. I must say I.
Feld Thoughts
JUNE 12, 2018
Since I wrote about depression yesterday, I figured I’d highlight a long interview with Colorado Health & Wellness magazine on my history dynamics with depression titled Brad Feld’s Village. I was interviewed by Sarah Protzman Howlett , who did a lot of research before the interview, and then spoke with a number of people close to me after we talked.
YoungUpstarts
JUNE 13, 2018
Blogging has become a valuable marketing tool for many small business owners, despite that others remain skeptical about its importance. While many entrepreneurs claim they don’t have the time to blog, they may well think differently if they knew just how much it could impact their small businesses. The benefits of blogging for business include higher ranking in search engines, enhanced social media presence, and improved conversion rates, all of which leads to better sales.
YFS Magazine
JUNE 15, 2018
Are you ready to start a business? Here's a look at common foundational steps you need to take to prepare for an effective business launch.
deal architect
JUNE 13, 2018
Franck Cohen, President SAP Digital Core & Industry Solutions, presented the slide below at SapphireNow last week. He did not spend much time on it and I would likely have not thought much of it if he had not shown.
The Startup Magazine
JUNE 13, 2018
Do you own a business? Or would you want to start a business? Are finances a big problem to the expansion of your business? There are many institutions that are willing to lend you money to improve your business. You can also borrow a loan online and get your business up and successful. There are many Easy Business Loans that you can apply for and have the these disbursed online.
YoungUpstarts
JUNE 14, 2018
Summer offers up a wealth of opportunities for workers, business owners and office managers. From adventurous team building exercises to lengthy client lunches, you can take advantage of all of this and much more when the sun is shining outside. Despite this, there are also some risks that you need to think about when summer comes around. Research has shown that productivity levels can dip by as much as 20% during the summer months, and this can have a serious impact on your business’ revenue an
Version One Ventures
JUNE 12, 2018
I recently wrote about how to build an ideal investor base if you find yourself in the fortunate position of being oversubscribed in the round you are currently fundraising for. In that post, I mentioned “help in hiring” as a quality that might be potentially valuable to you when considering the right investors. When we talk about a VC’s role in hiring, we typically are referring to two things: 1) recruiting from the VC’s network and 2) evaluating skills / assessing fit for a role.
deal architect
JUNE 11, 2018
In 1991, I was assigned a team at PwC to build something called “2O to 3O”. Dun and Bradstreet Software, especially its McCormack and Dodge (M&D) unit, was an important practice area for PwC. M&D had released a new General.
Berkonomics
JUNE 14, 2018
we_are_wat we_are_watching_you. Close. If you have been in management or an entrepreneur long enough, you will have experienced the gray area of decision-making where ethics, the law, your needs and expediency all collide. This is the time when you are paid the big bucks, and when others aware of your plight will be watching most carefully. It is also the time when you demonstrate your true courage to your contemporaries.
YoungUpstarts
JUNE 14, 2018
We live in a very internet dominated time. When people need answers, the first place they often check is the world wide web. While this is great for people searching for quick information, it can be tough for businesses, especially new ones. You need to stand out from your competitors. One of the most effective ways to do this is with content marketing.
VC Cafe
JUNE 15, 2018
While you won't see an Israeli squad on the field, there's plenty of Israeli tech playing in the media/sports game. Israel's strength in computer vision and image/video analysis has contributed to. This is a content summary only. Click on the post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the website and more!
deal architect
JUNE 13, 2018
Franck Cohen, President SAP Digital Core & Industry Solutions, presented the slide below at SapphireNow last week. He did not spend much time on it and I would likely have not thought much of it if he had not shown.
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