View from Seed
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Airbnb’s public S-1 dropped Monday afternoon. One of the most highly anticipated startup IPOs of recent years, we now get a peek inside Airbnb’s business. You can read various articles out there which will give you the cursory facts about Airbnb like their overall revenue or profitability or how their business has faired here in 2020 in the COVID environment.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 14, 2020
“If we build it, they will come.” I heard it again recently from a technical entrepreneur who should know better than to believe the old “ Field of Dreams ” sports fantasy movie theme in today’s Internet information overload environment. These days, building a new business is all about visibility and marketing, no matter how great or innovative a solution you bring to the table.
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YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 14, 2020
A college syllabus is enough work for the typical student, but some enterprising students still desire to create a startup company in college. This smaller group of students are voluntarily increasing their work quota, with the additional responsibility of running a startup company. This addition often amounts to such students becoming disadvantaged, because they consider leaving one for the other eventually.
Up and Running
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Localization services are needed more than ever before to help businesses reach and retain new foreign audiences. Content marketing — communicating with your marketing using interesting articles, visuals, and videos — has been well established as a primary method of capturing and keeping attention. But in a new market , a prerequisite for success is that you speak the language of your audience and get on their cultural wavelength. .
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
Hunter Walker
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
So I recently re-shared a 2019 blog post where I’d basically advised founders who’ve raised seed capital to worry less about “how will I raise the next round” and more about “how will I execute my plan?” The post’s kicker said it was “rare for a company that’s executing well to fail to raise a Series A” based on my early experiences in venture. Some of the responses highlighted that this wasn’t true of companies with founders who didn’t fit the traditional male, usually white, usually straight,
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 15, 2020
In today’s economy, most companies want to make sure that they are delivering on every single customer request, and customer service can be a very important factor in this process. Customer experience does not only occur on the inside of a company. It also happens on the outside of a business. Rate your experience customer satisfaction review Five Stars on mobile phone screen.
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ReadWriteStart
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
It’s arguable that some tech startups become successful simply because the idea is so unbelievably good that it’s practically fated to become a smashing success. But more often, the idea is only part of the equation. Successful tech startups also require the right balance of funding and initial momentum. They need a team of dedicated, passionate people.
Up and Running
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Today, the virtual business model has a radically new relationship with employees. Instead of going to the office and seeing team members face-to-face, the only contact they have is via phone, email, and other technologies. . On one hand, this can yield some major benefits, such as increased productivity and happier employees. On the other hand, it can slow workflows down if you haven’t organized and mapped out the process.
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has taken a significant toll on all areas of our lives – not only in terms of the considerable human cost but in a financial sense, too. Data shows that unemployment rates have risen this year, with thousands of jobs cut due to Covid-19’s impact on the economy. The need for a stable career could never be more significant. The government’s furlough scheme has offered a crucial lifeline to many, but the unprecedented nature of the crisis means that, sadly, there are still
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
As the owner of a small business, you have many things on your mind. You want it to be successful, you need to hire the right team of people, you want to have your merchandise displayed in the most attractive way, just to name a few. However, something else that you may have to worry about is the possibility of someone slipping and falling within your premises.
ReadWriteStart
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Startup tech entrepreneurs are often eager to grow their businesses as quickly as possible. That means hiring a lot of people, taking on a lot of new work, and aggressively scaling. This strategy is effective if you have a solid business plan and a solid team, but there’s also significant room for error. One of the most important elements of your business’s growth period is your approach to hiring.
Austin Startup
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
By: Kasheef Wyzard and Michelle Ferguson Image: Dream Corps TECH Black Engineer Educators Let’s face it?—?we know the future is being written in code. Big Tech has shattered boundaries and made the previously impossible a new reality?—?but at the expense of Black and Brown talent. To be truly inclusive, our people must be the architects creating that future.
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
The heating and cooling system is an essential part of the construction. Building your structure will be easy if you choose an experienced HVAC company to handle the installation. Besides, overtime cooling and heating systems may breakdown hence the need to have a qualified company that can take your repairs services. Your system failures may lead to an uncomfortable living and work environment ; your electricity bills may also go up.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
by Deb Boelkes, author of “ Heartfelt Leadership: How to Capture the Top Spot and Keep on Soaring “. Thanksgiving might look a little different for your employees this year. They may not be doing much traveling due to COVID-19, and their family gatherings are likely to be small, quiet affairs. But leaders can make Turkey Day special by giving workers the heartfelt “thank-you” they deserve and need right now.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Building an effective team is more than just choosing qualified people to be part of the team. It requires constant work, determination, and cooperation. It encourages each team member to unite, share common goals, and work towards achieving it. The team must have a clear understanding of their roles to maximize taking part in attaining goals. There is no doubt that every team member can fulfill their responsibilities, yet it is a fact that not all members can work well with others.
Austin Startup
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
I led the seed round not long ago for an Austin-based SaaS company that had all of the qualities I look for in a software investment?—?a founding team with deep domain expertise, novel technology, and rabid early adopters. The startup founder had a notable coastal VC firm that they really wanted in the round. While they had not previously invested in Austin, this firm was excited about the opportunity and had spent weeks performing diligence on the company.
Duct Tape Marketing
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
What Personal Video Can Do for Your Business written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with David Jay. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview David Jay, who is the founder and CEO behind Warm Welcome , which helps businesses upgrade from boring text to personal video so they can build meaningful relationships that drive real revenue.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Having a conducive and safe office environment plays a significant role in your workforce’s engagement, productivity, and satisfaction. Thus, if you’re starting up a business and looking for an office space to rent, it’s important to take some factors into consideration. This is to make sure that all of your employees will have a work environment that allows them to focus, learn, collaborate, and socialize.
deal architect
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
As we have moved to virtual vendor briefings, I have increasingly been excerpting short segments (with permission from vendors), as part of my Analyst Cam series. Geoff Scott, CEO of ASUG, interviewed Christian Klein, CEO of SAP, on a wide.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 15, 2020
When entrepreneurs introduce new products to the market, their passion and conviction often leads them to assume that every potential customer will see the immediate need and value, and will quickly adopt the solution. They are devastated when their business growth never starts or stalls, and they have no idea how to get it moving again. As an advisor to many startups, I often spend hours with business owners helping them anticipate every possible obstacle to the adoption of their solution, and
View from Seed
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
One important tactical decision when fundraising is determining the size of “the ask”. Sizing the ask incorrectly is one of the things I see founders get wrong most often, and it ends up having a meaningful impact to the fundraising process overall. Telling an investor how much money you are looking to raise seems like a simple and benign question, but it’s actually pretty complicated.
Steve Blank
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
In July 2020, 400+ educators gathered online to discuss and share best practices for Lean education in the virtual environment. We learned a ton. And we’re going to do it again. Join me, Jerry Engel, Pete Newell, and Steve Weinstein for the 3rd edition of Lean Innovation Educators Summit on December 16th, 1 – 4pm EST , 6 – 9pm UTC. Why. COVID-19 has dramatically altered the business landscape.
deal architect
NOVEMBER 15, 2020
In episode 12 of the Burning Platform series, Brian Sommer and I talk about career advice we would give to the younger Brian and Vinnie if we were starting our careers today. We also discuss changes employers should be making.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
There is no skill more vital to an entrepreneur than effective networking. You can’t build your business alone, and networking is the best way to open doors, professionally and personally. For introverts like me, it’s not easy to step out of your comfort zone and meet new people, but if you approach the challenge correctly, I have found that it can actually be fun as well as productive.
Board Effect
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
There’s enough competition in the startup space that new companies need to pull out all the stops to be successful. Great ideas and passion will only take your startup so far. Your founders and board members won’t always have the necessary expertise you need in every area to be competitive and sustainable. An advisory board can be of great assistance to your startup by filling crucial gaps in your leadership talent.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
NOVEMBER 15, 2020
In the past few years, the U.S. modular construction business has almost doubled in size and has reached $8 billion. There are many reasons behind this staggering popularity, and one of them is cost-efficiency. With its multitude of features, mobile offices promise significant cost-savings and are becoming the go-to option for many businesses across the country.
deal architect
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
"You load sixteen tons, what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt" I love Tennessee Ernie Ford's 1955 hit - the horn section and his colorful description of a coal miner's life. The amazing work ethic (to.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
As a business advisor and advocate for entrepreneurs, I find myself almost always talking and writing about change. Yet there are many things about business and work that haven’t changed for a long time, and don’t need to change anytime soon. I’m always surprised when someone doesn’t seem to grasp these basics, or thinks it’s fine to throw the baby out with the bathwater.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a startup company ? For many people, there are positive and negative connotations of the startup culture. Some people think newly-founded businesses are overly focused on culture. Others associate young companies with a lack of structure, management, and funding. In today’s society, there are thousands of vibrant startup businesses that are thriving in the midst of crowded industries.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
NOVEMBER 15, 2020
There are many project management roles that cover one niche very deeply. Becoming specialized in that area. Construction project management covers a wider range of construction jobs, and then some. Not only does construction project management cover the project they are undertaking, but they should be able to cover all of the typical jobs too. The construction industry has unique challenges, and it is estimated that a construction project manager will cover over 120 responsibilities.
deal architect
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
I must admit I did a double take when I read this from Bob Evans "On top of that, Ellison mapped out Oracle’s desire to offer a massive portfolio of industry-specific solutions that fuse (no pun intended) the broad capabilities.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Now that you can find anything on a moment’s notice via the Internet, people have found that a temporarily unused expensive asset, such as a room in your house, or your car sitting idle, is a new business opportunity. Thus the rise of the “ sharing economy ,” with collaborative and peer-to-peer (P2P) platforms , including Lyft (rides), Airbnb (lodging), and WeWork (workspace).
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
by Ksenia Larina, Content & Brand Owner at Lemon.io. As you embark on a new project of your own, all your efforts become channeled into “making it all work” and translating your ideas into a successful startup. In this professional and personal quest, both relying on your inner entrepreneurial senses and following the well-trodden grounds are workable strategies.
Feld Thoughts
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
A few months ago, Jasper Kuria reached out to me about a new non-profit he was starting called The Black-Owned Business. His goal is to create a community of vetted, high-quality Black-owned professional services companies. Like many things Amy and I have been supporting around racial equity; this was an easy yes. I have not historically paid close attention to the gender or race of the service providers that we use.
VC Cafe
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
In the past few days, I’ve been finding it hard to make an important decision. I’ve been reviewing a number of investment opportunities for us at Remagine Ventures that were super interesting, but not a straight yes/no answer. In the process of learning about the the startups in depth (the team, its market, product, competition, etc) I went through the usual process/checklist, but something, call it a gut feeling, wasn’t sitting right.
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
A successful entrepreneur’s life is full of new opportunities and discoveries, financial growth, and of course, the many challenges of the business world. Of course, if you’re an entrepreneur who’s just started on your journey, dreaming of reaching all of these, you need to put in a lot of work before you can enjoy success. Luckily, the world is a friendlier and more welcoming place for entrepreneurs now more than ever, so there is flexibility for your startup location.
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