Steve Blank

JANUARY 8, 2019

I’m a big fan of McKinsey’s Three Horizons Model of innovation. (if you’re not familiar with it there’s a brief description a few paragraphs down.) It’s one of the quickest ways to describe and prioritize innovation ideas in a large company or government agency. However, in the 21 st century the Three Horizons model has a fatal flaw that could put companies out of business and government agencies behind their adversaries.

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Feld Thoughts

JANUARY 11, 2019

One of our favorite VC firms to work with is True Ventures. I’ve made many investments over the years with both Jon Callaghan and Tony Conrad, and I love being a co-investor with them. Recently, Tony told me a great Jon Callaghan quote. “Money Doesn’t Solve Problems. People Solve Problems.” I’ve learned this lesson 7,345,123 times.

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Feld Thoughts

JANUARY 10, 2019

I used to be chronically late to everything, both personal and professional. In my twenties, before cell phones, I was one of those people that others referred to as having “Brad time” which did not correlate with the actual time in the world. My calendar and schedule was a rough sketch, not even a guide. My lack of attention to time finally imploded on me around age 35 when Amy said she’d had enough on multiple dimensions of our life.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 7, 2019

Contrary to what you might guess, the highest rate of entrepreneurial growth over the last few years is not Gen-Y upstarts, but Boomers over the age of 50, now called encore entrepreneurs. In fact, according to the latest Index of Startup Activity by the Kauffman Foundation and recent press reports , these Baby Boomers are actually driving a new entrepreneurship boom.

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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

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ConversionXL

JANUARY 9, 2019

Website redesigns are a huge risk. You can throw away years of incremental gains in UX and site performance—unless you have a battle-tested process. But what does that process look like? And how do you know if your team—or the one you’ve hired—is focusing on the most important things ? Many areas yield minor improvements, but to make a real difference, and protect past progress, you need a repeatable, evidence-based approach.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2019

When International Technological University’s CTO Kranthi Lammatha was a boy in the Indian farming village of Kasipuram, he would walk nine miles to get to school every day and another nine miles to get back home in the evening. Despite the fact that it was the early 1990s, the village, which was comprised of about 35 families at that time, had no school bus or even electricity for that matter.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 5, 2019

Many aspiring entrepreneurs are looking to the Internet as an opportunity to get rich quick, instead of a place where you can start a business you love, for very little capital and minimal technical expertise. The reality is that if you build a business you love, you may in fact make big money, but if you start a business to get rich, you will probably fail.

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ConversionXL

JANUARY 9, 2019

Most hurricanes that reach the United States start off the coast of West Africa. Those storms join and split with other minor systems as they move across the Atlantic. Some dissipate into a mild breeze; others devastate coastal areas along the Eastern seaboard. So what does an afternoon rainshower over Cape Verde tell you about the next Category 5 hurricane?

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2019

A survey conducted in 2017 by Planview revealed that 49% of companies witnessed a project fail. At this rate, businesses may be thinking of lasting solutions to ensure their projects remain successful. At the centre of all this are the Solution Architects. They combine business acumen, technical skill and project management expertise into successful project solutions.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 8, 2019

The basic idea of a sample business plan makes perfect sense. If you haven’t done a business plan before, a sample plan gives you an instant idea of what you should include, how to structure it, and even what to write. Bplans offers a library of more than 500 sample business plans across a wide variety of industries. Here’s how to get the most of any sample business plan.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 11, 2019

Entrepreneurship and decision making go hand-in-hand. Some decisions like firing employees require boldness which is not always a walk in the park. The decisions you make can make or break the future of a business hence due diligence is necessary before making bold decisions. We asked entrepreneurs and business owners how they make bold decisions and here are the responses. #1- Not allowing indecisiveness due to fear.

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Transformify

JANUARY 7, 2019

The gig economy is on the rise and more people than ever are freelancing. Especially in the US, some 60% of the population are either freelancers or grab freelance gigs from time to time to add extra money to their pay cheques. Add to that the uncertainty surrounding BREXIT and the changed visa rules in the US that push the employers to hire remote workers.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2019

Many people say that no one gets rich working for someone else all their life. They continue that starting a new venture business is the way to go, and this is indeed what many of them do. While starting a business is not at all bad, it’s something that must be done with caution. Wanting to get rich is not enough reason and motivation to keep the entrepreneurial fire burning within.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 9, 2019

Growing Your Business While Growing as an Entrepreneur written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Jill Nelson. Podcast Transcript. My guest on today’s podcast is Jill Nelson, founder and CEO of Ruby Receptionists. Started in 2009, the company provides virtual receptionist services across the U.S., and consistently helps those clients win over new business and create exceptional customer experiences.

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deal architect

JANUARY 11, 2019

I was in Shanghai, China recently. As I have told my friends, I ended paying a “tourist tax” everywhere. Moneychangers, gypsy taxi drivers, tour guides who took me to pearl and silk stores where I am sure they got a.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2019

Some investors seem to focus wholly on the strengths of the management team, or a sustainable competitive advantage, and in reality these are the core attributes for every funding equation. While these may be necessary for funding, they may not be sufficient to make your startup the great success embodied in your vision. In the last few years, perhaps in reaction to the business integrity issues leading to the recession way back in 2008, I am seeing a renewed focus on other less tangible attribu

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2019

The new recruits that you hired are sitting in a room, facing a screen. The instructor is literally reading out from a Powerpoint presentation projected on that screen. The facial expressions of the new recruits have changed from that filled with a nervous energy and excitement to that of a dull mundane look; ideally reserved for an employee in the same dead-end job for 5 years.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 8, 2019

Transcript of How to Reliably Generate Big Ideas for Your Business written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Back to Podcast. Transcript. This transcript is sponsored by our transcript partner – Rev – Get $10 off your first order. John Jantsch: Everybody wants that next big idea for your business, but sitting down and thinking up big ideas is kind of a really great way to freeze your brain up.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 8, 2019

Workplace health and safety is a crucial component of office environments, for both the employer and the employee. An employer can take all the precautions to ensure their workers are safe – they can implement policies and procedures, conduct training, and reduce hazards – but employees also need to take responsibility for their own safety in an office environment.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 11, 2019

A large portion of your competitive advantage and your potential value to investors is the size of your intellectual property portfolio. When someone says Intellectual Property (IP), most entrepreneurs think only of patents. In reality, patents are only one of at least eight items that should be in your IP portfolio. You need all these before you start looking for funding.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2019

When you think of the latest and greatest technology, you might think about devices we usually use indoors — things like big-screen 4K TVs that are the size of Rhode Island or smartphones that have tons of cool high-tech features. Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash. While this type of tech is noteworthy, there is also a huge variety of high-tech devices that are changing the face of outdoor living.

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deal architect

JANUARY 11, 2019

People in our industry like to call themselves futurists. My glasses don’t allow me to look that far out. My books have, however, forced me to become a pretty fair historian. In The New Polymath I looked at Renaissance Men.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 10, 2019

by Ryan Berman, author of “ Return on Courage : A Business Playbook for Courageous Change ” and founder of Courageous. Captain obvious alert: Courage is something we take quite seriously at Courageous. According to Aristotle, courage was considered the very first virtue because it made all other virtues possible. Peter Thiel has stated, “Brilliant thinking is rare, but courage is in even shorter supply than genius.”.

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Jeff Hilimire

JANUARY 7, 2019

I loved this book. In fact, there are many things about Barry-Wehmiller that have impacted how I run Dragon Army and what my personal long-term plans are. I wish there were more companies like B-W. These are the highlighted notes I took when reading Everybody Matters. I highly recommend this book, and these notes will give you a solid idea of what it’s all about.

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View from Seed

JANUARY 8, 2019

I’m very pleased to announce that Dorothy Ren has joined the investment team at NextView! Dorothy will be based in our New York office and will be focused on expanding our relationships with high-potential founders and operators in the New York startup community. Dorothy joins us most recently from Spark Capital, where she had the opportunity to apprentice with some of the best investors in the business and work closely with founders in a broad range of sectors, including fintech, next-gen trans

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Feld Thoughts

JANUARY 9, 2019

James Oliver, Jr. has written a fun book that is part memoir, part advice, for what he calls Parentpreneurs (entrepreneurs who are trying to raise kids.) He’s got a website with a bunch of history about him, his journey, and the book. It’s also got some pictures of his twins, which even I, as a non-kid kind of person think are pretty adorable (although they are apparently eight now according to James, so I’m not sure if they qualify as adorable anymore, but they probably do.).

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 7, 2019

by Dr. Nammy Patel, DDS of Green Dentistry and author of “ Age With Style: Your Guide To A Youthful Smile & Healthy Living “ In a fast-paced business world, people often don’t have time to stop for lunch, let alone take care of their teeth. But dental professionals say it’s well worth carving out some minutes for your mouth during the busy day – every day.

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YFS Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2019

We asked 15 entrepreneurs to share the worst advice they've received along with tips on what to do instead. Here's a revealing look at what they had to say.

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Version One Ventures

JANUARY 8, 2019

We are well into 2019. And yes, this is the time of year when people are thinking about resolutions and looking ahead. And while we are very excited about the new year and new fund, we also want to spend a few minutes to reflect on last quarter. Q4 was an important quarter for our firm and portfolio companies. As we move ahead into 2019, we can ride some great momentum.

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ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 10, 2019

If you look at the greatest recent tech companies there are plenty of newcomers that aren’t even considered tech, let alone, high tech. Uber and Airbnb, are less about tech and more about their concept. You can run a tech company without a tech background but find the best tech you can when needed. Knowing […]. The post How to Get into Tech Without a Tech Background appeared first on ReadWrite.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 7, 2019

To survive among powerful corporate organizations, small businesses need to double the efforts in order to have a memorable impression on their target audience. If to believe the Marketing Rule of 7, a prospect needs to come across the brand’s message at least 7 times to take an action. But how can you reach the right people in a hypercompetitive environment?

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Feld Thoughts

JANUARY 7, 2019

Last month, Amy and I matched all of the Colorado first time DonorsChoose.org projects. So far, 103 projects have been fully funded, with a total of $25,722 donated. We still have plenty of matching dollars out there, so we’ll continue to run this match for a while. In the meantime, I started talking to my friends at Sphero about doing something similar for all the DonorsChoose.org projects that have a Sphero as part of them.

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YFS Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2019

Your ability to prioritize work and family time takes practice and fine-tuning. Make it a life priority, and then find a system that works for you.

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Mike Michalowicz

JANUARY 9, 2019

Learn Entrepreneurship By Volunteering. If I offered you a chance at an internship that would rock your business, and your business potential, more than any class you could take anywhere, would you sign up? Yes? OK, then get out there and volunteer somewhere. Volunteer? Yeah. It’s a good thing. I mean, duh! It helps our neighbors, our communities and our country and it helps us.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 9, 2019

If you have ever come up with a unique invention, you may already realize how important it is to protect your intellectual property. Without this protection, any competitor can simply copy your work, put their own brand on it, and sell it as their own. The United States Patent and Trademark Office understands this, and works to ensure that applications for new intellectual property are given their due and protected under US law.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2019

As you may know, I’m a licensed sports plane pilot. My insides are doing happy loop-dee-loops as I wait excitedly on the runway to take off. As I start to taxi slowly, then pick up speed at an exhilarating rate, the wind begins to lift me slowly and I rise higher and higher. My destiny is in my hands as I suddenly burst into the beautifully vacant field of blue I have come to know and love as my second home.

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