Up and Running
JUNE 27, 2018
Gathering your team to plot out your next marketing campaign can seem daunting, especially for a new business. If you aren’t strategic and thoughtful about how you spend your money, you’re more likely to waste your money on campaigns and tactics that don’t work. . Here are the most common slip-ups when you’re trying to build effective marketing campaigns—and how you can address them: 1.
deal architect
JUNE 29, 2018
In The Sun Also Rises, the Ernest Hemingway character is asked “How did you go bankrupt?”. His response ‘Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly” I thought of that relative to relational databases during a meeting with Hasso Plattner of SAP in.
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Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 28, 2018
My friend Michael Broukhim, founder & co-CEO of FabFitFun and I recently had a catch-up meeting for 3-miles on the Santa Monica “Bird Trail” No company has ever elicited so many questions by friends, colleagues, entrepreneurs, fellow VCs and journalists as has Bird, the company that pioneered the electronic scooter as a service market. Until recently it was headquartered 2 blocks from our offices in Santa Monica so we literally saw it emerge under our feet and we proudly invested in the last
YoungUpstarts
JUNE 27, 2018
When you’re setting up a brand-new business, a well-designed website is the engine that powers online presence and performance. It can help you capture traffic from key customer demographics, establish a unique personality and build a loyal customer base. But none of this happens by accident — here are lessons prospective digital entrepreneurs can learn from three great business websites. 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
The Startup Magazine
JUNE 24, 2018
Customers can make or break your startup. And customer loyalty is key. In fact, 82 percent of loyal customers are likely or very likely to keep shopping with a company or give the business another chance if something goes wrong. Additionally, 50 percent of loyal consumers would be willing to give a business a second and third chance after a mistake.
Austin Startup
JUNE 29, 2018
Image Description: Pokémon GO Logo with Pokémon Game displayed on a handheld mobile /phone. Pokémon GO Might Become the New Smart City Urban Accessibility Master Not just a child’s game anymore. For the estimated 53 million U.S. adults living with disabilities, moving through a city may feel like an obstacle course. Hilly terrain and elevated pathways can prove daunting for people with mobility disabilities.
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YoungUpstarts
JUNE 26, 2018
by Gabriel Shaoolian, founder of DesignRush. On May 25, 2018, the European Union implemented new Internet regulations called the General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR, for short. This new law has been the biggest overhaul in data privacy regulations in 20 years, according to the official site. Essentially, the GDPR create a universal standard for online privacy, data and information gathering across all European Union countries – similar to federal regulations that standardize laws across al
The Startup Magazine
JUNE 28, 2018
The evolution of technology brought smokers a different experience called ‘vaping’. The first modern e-cigarette was made in the mid-2000s and started to be sold in 2004, but the trend only caught up worldwide after 2010, when the interest in vaping started to increase and, consequently, the number of e-cigarette users too – a strong indicator of why this growing industry is currently trending amongst entrepreneurs.
Austin Startup
JUNE 23, 2018
Impact Hub Austin Announcement June 2018 wrap up The strength and diversity of the Central Texas startup ecosystem means that there’s always notable startup news in Austin. A few of the most interesting announcements from June are as follows: Newchip Financial services startup Newchip announced on their two year anniversary that its marketplace exceeded 50,000 individual users, and that the company closed its latest $2 million seed funding round.
deal architect
JUNE 26, 2018
I am excited to start a new series of interviews with tech executives who have seen the industry evolve over a minimum of two decades. They have helped analyze, envision, develop and take to market some of the most influential.
YoungUpstarts
JUNE 23, 2018
Hope is a beautiful thing, but if you’re holding onto the dream of ranking for competitive national keywords, it’s time to let that one go. It’s not that you can’t do it; in theory, anyone can. But the reality is, SEO is a super competitive practice, and ranking for top keywords requires a marketing budget you probably don’t have. If you’ve been working with a marketer who says otherwise, they’ve taken you for a ride.
The Next Web
JUNE 24, 2018
Recently, my team and I helped a client brainstorm a new banking application for teenagers. But when we tested it on our target group, we quickly realized that the concept had a fundamental flaw. It seems that some teenagers nowadays share access to their devices by registering their friends’ fingerprints in their smartphone. For teenagers, allowing a friend access to their phone — their most personal and prized possession — is the highest form of trust.
Austin Startup
JUNE 24, 2018
The SXSW PanelPicker opens June 25th through July 20th for speaker proposals. Here are the 9 things you need to know to get a session at the March event. The coveted SXSW Speaker mic. Photo courtesy of SXSW. Here’s a shot from my 2018 SXSW Interactive solo-session. Sharing your ideas with a global audience grows your experience, network, and career.
deal architect
JUNE 27, 2018
We ran yesterday Part 1 of the interview with John Wookey. Part 2 below focuses on his view of the future of the industry. The next-gen of apps will "give more than they take" AI is being delivered now as.
YoungUpstarts
JUNE 28, 2018
A Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a highly prized qualification. Despite this, several prominent voices in the world of business have criticized business schools for encouraging a herd-like mentality. But is this fair? You don’t necessarily need an MBA from Harvard Business School to be a success, but there is growing evidence to suggest that it can help boost your career to the next level.
The Next Web
JUNE 24, 2018
You can’t build an empire alone. You need partners, team members, customers, investors, and other people to help you. But it’s hard to get to some people. Extending your network with the right investors, customers ,or future employees can be very tough. Additionally a lot of people think that the only way to connect with high profile people is to get a warm intro.
ReadWriteStart
JUNE 25, 2018
Much has been written about the tech industry’s sexist undertones. In 2017, Silicon Valley faced a “reckoning” for its gender-driven decision-making and tolerance of sexual harassment. From marginalizing women’s ability to contribute to the field because of their biological makeup to holding them to higher standards in order to earn leadership roles, the business world […].
deal architect
JUNE 29, 2018
In The Sun Also Rises, the Ernest Hemingway character is asked “How did you go bankrupt?”. His response ‘Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly” I thought of that relative to relational databases during a meeting with Hasso Plattner of SAP in.
YoungUpstarts
JUNE 26, 2018
by Joel Comm, author of “ The Fun Formula: How Curiosity, Risk-Taking, and Serendipity Can Revolutionize How You Work “ When you’re starting out as an entrepreneur, there are so many questions. What should I build? How do I sell it? Where do I find the funding? How much money can I make? They’re all important questions, vital even. But there’s one more question that’s even more important and it’s too often ignored.
The Next Web
JUNE 23, 2018
Voice automation is on everyone’s mind this year, and for good reason. Siri, Alexa, and their peers have sparked visions of a science-fiction-like future and generated excitement around their potential to help simplify our lives with a widely accessible, responsive user interface. Yet this technology is still in its infancy. While we’re all intrigued by the possibilities, most people are rightfully skeptical of whether voice applications will live up to their promised potential or crash and burn
For Entrepreneurs
JUNE 28, 2018
I recently gave a talk at the 2018 SaaStock NYC conference in June. I had two goals I wanted to accomplish, present a simple model to understand SaaS business and to show a simple model of a SaaS business and to show the key levers a CEO can pull to achieve the greatest impact on their business.
deal architect
JUNE 27, 2018
We ran yesterday Part 1 of the interview with John Wookey. Part 2 below focuses on his view of the future of the industry. The next-gen of apps will "give more than they take" AI is being delivered now as.
YoungUpstarts
JUNE 27, 2018
by Joanna Malaczynski, founder of DESi. If you are building an innovative company, you will have to spend a good chunk of your time on customer discovery. Here are three tips for you based on my discussions with entrepreneurs who have come before you: Take Time to Understand the Needs and Expectations of Your Customers. Before you do anything else, you need to take time to understand the needs and expectations of your customers on an ongoing basis as you develop your product and business.
Feld Thoughts
JUNE 27, 2018
Mahendra Ramsinghani, my friend and co-author of Startup Boards: Getting the Most Out of Your Board of Directors , is starting work on his third book to be titled Depression – A Founder’s Companion. If this is an important topic to you, please spend 10 minutes on the survey Mahendra is doing. After the recent passing of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, the conversation around depression and suicide has escalated in a generally constructive way.
SiliconHills
JUNE 26, 2018
Nine ventures pitched solutions to provide better jobs for Austin’s low-income workers at Impact Hub’s inaugural Workforce Development Accelerator Demo Day Monday night. The 11-week accelerator, sponsored by Capital City Innovation, Workforce Solutions and Impact Hub, worked with nine ventures. Other sponsors included Google, JPMorgan Chase & Co., BuildFax, and Digi.City.
deal architect
JUNE 26, 2018
I am excited to start a new series of interviews with tech executives who have seen the industry evolve over a minimum of two decades. They have helped analyze, envision, develop and take to market some of the most influential.
YoungUpstarts
JUNE 26, 2018
If there’s one thing for sure with cryptocurrencies, it is that nothing is certain and something unexpected is always happening. In the last year, Bitcoin has seen some astonishing peaks and troughs in value. Other currencies have had a rocky time too. So, what does summer 2018 hold in store for the newcomer of assets? Reviewing the market. Last year, people started to realise that cryptocurrencies were here to stay and had real-world applications.
Hearpreneur
JUNE 27, 2018
How do you free yourself from limitation set by you? How do you ensure you realize your full potential? These are the questions that most of us face when trying to implementing a new idea or grow your existing business. The truth is, breaking from these limitations requires great resilience and a resolve of focus regardless of the situations surrounding us.
The Startup Magazine
JUNE 28, 2018
If you have a great idea for a startup but not enough funds, launching a Kickstarter campaign is a good option for procuring them. This crowdfunding website is very open with its stats , so you can see exactly how good your chances are depending on your chosen niche. Nearly 146,000 projects have already been founded by successful Kickstarter campaigns, but if you want yours to join this number, you’ll need to run it wisely.
Version One Ventures
JUNE 26, 2018
In the early days of a start-up, almost all decisions in the company are driven by the judgment calls of the founding team. During this stage, there’s a limited set of experiences to draw from and no playbook. Most of the situations and questions are occurring for the first time, and founders need to quickly decide what’s best for the company. This makes for super fast decisions – and mostly right decisions if the intuitions of the founders are good.
YoungUpstarts
JUNE 28, 2018
by Leslie Peters, author of “ Finding Time to Lead: Seven Practices to Unleash Outrageous Potential “ My team and I recently led a two-day training course at a 120,000-person company. At the beginning of courses like these, we always ask attendees: “What do great leaders do?”. Do you know what makes it into the top three answers 90 percent of the time?
Feld Thoughts
JUNE 25, 2018
If you are a regular reader of this blog, you know that I adore Eliot Peper. We met randomly (he sent me an email), which turned into a long-distance relationship, culminating in FG Press (our now defunct publishing company) publishing Eliot’s first book titled Uncommon Stock (and being the first book that FG Press published). Eliot went on to publish several other books with FG Press.
Berkonomics
JUNE 28, 2018
Close. There is more money lost in businesses today from inefficient processes than any other single area. Yet this is not a place where most managers feel comfortable deconstructing and rebuilding. Somewhere out there is a consultant or future employee (or even suggestions from present employees) that will provide the roadmap toward making your processes run more smoothly, more quickly and more inexpensively.
Up and Running
JUNE 25, 2018
Animated explainer videos are engaging and can help you create strong connections with current and potential customers. In this article, we’ll cover what makes a great animated explainer video, and how to create one for your business. Why animated videos? Wait, aren’t all well-crafted explainer videos engaging? Well, yes, but with animation, you have some extra benefits that you may not have thought about: They are great for explaining complex products .
YoungUpstarts
JUNE 25, 2018
by Jack Anzarouth, president of Digital Ink Marketing. It’s been well documented that LinkedIn was a bit late to the game when it comes to adopting video, but the largely B2B site has fully embraced it now. Scroll through your feed on the site these days and it will be full of videos vying for your attention. Now that LinkedIn and its 350 million registered users have joined the ranks of the social media platforms with moving pictures, the question becomes: how can you use video on the platform
Feld Thoughts
JUNE 29, 2018
Aaron Edelheit recently came out with a great book titled The Hard Break: The Case for a 24/6 Lifestyle. . He interviewed me as he was writing it so I show up a few times, along with a few friends that I sent his way. The subtitle is a good hint – instead of a 24/7 life (where you are always on, especially in a work context), Aaron suggests 24/6, where there is a full 24 hour “hard break” each week.
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