Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Every aspiring entrepreneur I know is talking about the fact that there are over 2,000 billionaires in the world today, and how their innovative idea could make them one of the next ones. Most of you prefer to ignore the feedback from analysts that your chances of creating the next unicorn startup may be as low as one in five million. The big question is how you can beat these odds.
Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Today we’re announcing that my partner Kara Nortman is becoming Co-Managing Partner at Upfront Ventures and I can’t tell you how thrilled I am to welcome her to her new role. As with all promotions, the reality is that Kara was already acting as a senior leader at our firm and also in the industry at large. She had all of the skills and traits we sought?
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YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 25, 2020
From the time that I wake up, to the time that I lay on my bed and close my eyes at night, I go through dozens of emails on my phone. In today’s day and age, emails can be considered a powerful way to connect with people. Think about it. Do you even know anyone who does not have an email address? You yourself probably go through endless numbers of emails popping up each week.
Up and Running
OCTOBER 26, 2020
With an eCommerce business, your website is everything. It’s the driver of both sales and marketing and establishes a 24/7 representation of your brand. When it comes to an online store, how much you put into the store paves the way for how much you’ll make. Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs make the mistake of investing too little into their website while expecting large returns.
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
OCTOBER 26, 2020
When it comes to mergers and acquisitions, taking due diligence takes center stage. Without proper due diligence, you might find yourself in a serious financial mess. So, before you commit to a transaction, it’s important to understand what you are buying and the obligations that come with it. This may include things like contingent liabilities , litigation risks, intellectual property-related issues, as well as problematic contracts.
Austin Startup
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Strap Technologies is on a mission to become the world’s first substitute for the white cane. Strap Technologies has announced that Benjamin Eynon will join the rapidly expanding Strap team. Eynon will serve as a Technology Officer overseeing software development of Strap, a state-of-the-art wearable device that enables blind people to detect any type of obstacle and notify them of possible collisions.
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Up and Running
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Building a robust eCommerce business is difficult. Working and fully automated trade models suffer growing pains just as brick and mortar storefronts do on their road to success. Truth be told, building a successful online business can be more challenging because you must rely on third-party providers for web hosting and software services. Ask any seasoned entrepreneur, blogger, developer, innovator, or marketer.
The Startup Magazine
OCTOBER 25, 2020
As a new business owner, doing your tax calculations and filing tax returns can be one of the most challenging financial matters you need to handle annually. From the amount of paperwork involved to knowing about the different state and federal regulations, dealing with business taxes can be complicated. This is why it’s a good idea to work with an accountant.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
OCTOBER 25, 2020
Maintaining optimal efficiency in all workspaces should be a priority for all business owners. While you may think that yours is already in pretty good shape, there’s almost always room for improvement. The first step to achieving this goal is to identify the areas where those upgrades can occur. Looking for inspiration on where you should focus the attention over the coming months?
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Have you ever thought about working for a digital marketing firm ? Maybe you’re just getting started with your career, or perhaps you want to switch roles and delve into the world of marketing. In any event, it’s always helpful to know what people do in their day-to-day jobs before changing professions. Let’s explore what digital marketers do by looking at the projects they work on, how they navigate the industry, and what skills are needed to succeed.
deal architect
OCTOBER 30, 2020
I have been doing video interviews with a number of C-level executives about acrobatics they have been seeing in various vertical sectors during the COVID-19 crisis and the "New normal" they can expect as the economy wakes up. Here is.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 28, 2020
In my years of advising business leaders, from entrepreneurs to enterprise executives, I often hear a passion for strategic change planning, but seldom see the same commitment to strategic execution. I fully understand that real change is hard, but I’m convinced that more focus on the execution is required to overcome the current 70 percent failure rate for strategic transformations.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
OCTOBER 27, 2020
2020 has been a year of unprecedented challenges for businesses across every sector. As we start to adjust to a ‘new normal’ and we look forward to living in a different world, it’s crucial for companies to adapt and embrace new ways of working. Technology has played a critical role in keeping businesses going during the pandemic, and it looks set to play an even bigger part in our day to day lives in the future.
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 27, 2020
by Stephanie Fatta, founder of BeautyBrite.com. Whether you are an expert on frugal living or you have an affinity for coming up with healthy recipes, you may be looking to share your expertise with the masses. Since most people are online nowadays, launching and maintaining a lifestyle blog is an efficient avenue for promoting your insight to a vast audience.
Board Effect
OCTOBER 26, 2020
As a nonprofit board director, you’re highly dedicated and invested in your cause. In a perfect world, all the money you raise would go toward your programs and activities. The reality is that some percentage of your money has to go toward running your nonprofit and that includes addressing security considerations. Hopefully, your nonprofit won’t ever become the target of cybercrime, but you can’t lead your organization on hope alone.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 24, 2020
As the business economy is expected to rebound from the pandemic, many entrepreneurs are thinking that life will soon get easier, and their opportunity can only grow. In reality, the business world gets tougher every day, with new entrants, new technology, and competitors more easily entering the fray from around the globe. Way back in 1979, Michael E.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Did you know that more than 85% of buyers start their journey online? Moreover, did you know that almost 50% of them state that they decide whether to trust a brand or not once they take a look at their website? All things considered, it comes as no surprise that many business owners find it difficult to deal with the launching of a new website. Web design is a complicated process, and smart business owners are aware of it.
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 29, 2020
by Scott Greenberg, author of “ The Wealthy Franchisee: Game-Changing Steps to Becoming a Thriving Franchise Superstar “ During the 10 years I ran my Edible Arrangements franchises, I spent a lot of time reflecting on my stores’ performance. I monitored my numbers. I analyzed the market. I constantly checked in with my employees. I wanted to understand everything impacting my business.
deal architect
OCTOBER 27, 2020
I am a market analyst, not a financial analyst. I worry about economic health of vendors, not their daily market cap. So I tend to not write about quarterly results. But a 20% stock price drop in a session is.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 26, 2020
The name “investment bank” somehow always sounded like a place where I could deposit my investments, and maybe even earn a little interest. Then I learned that these banks really negotiate investments and collect fees on the transactions, sort of like commercial banks do with loans to businesses. None normally work for or provide funds for early-stage startups.
Feld Thoughts
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Brad : Hey, Dan. Like Cindy and you, Amy and I are Boulder Country Club members, but we play tennis, not golf. Is it true that only men can golf on Saturday mornings? Dan : Yes. Believe it or not, you must indeed be male to golf on Saturday mornings. There are a few exceptions. During the winter season, women can golf on Saturday mornings. Women can also use the 9-hole Par 3 course on Saturday mornings all year round.
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 24, 2020
by Eric Yaverbaum, CEO of Ericho Communications and author of “ Leadership Secrets of the World’s Most Successful CEOS “ Taxes aren’t fun to pay. There, I said it. Tens of thousands of dollars of your hard-earned money, the end result of your work, your strife, your sleepless nights and stress headaches and endless meetings that take longer than they should, don’t make it to your pocket by a matter of law, a debt we owe before we earn a dime.
deal architect
OCTOBER 29, 2020
As we have moved to virtual vendor briefings, I have increasingly been excerpting short video segments (with permission from vendors), as part of my Analyst Cam series. Barbry McGann, Executive Director, Office of the HRO at Workday presented on their.
Version One Ventures
OCTOBER 27, 2020
We updated our investment thesis a few months ago…we invest in mission-driven founders at the earliest stages. Since that time, we’ve been asked how we define a mission-driven founder. It’s not just some vague buzzword to us, so we thought it would be helpful to provide more context on our definition of mission-driven and why it’s central to our investment thesis. .
Feld Thoughts
OCTOBER 30, 2020
We’ve learned many things in the last six months that help slow the spread of the Covid, such as social distancing, outdoor vs. indoor activity, and mask-wearing. We’ve also learned a lot about how to treat the disease. But, regardless of what you think of the severity or impact of Covid, the transmission characteristics of the disease remain unchanged.
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 30, 2020
by Jonas Altman , author of “ Shapers: Reinvent the Way You Work and Change the Future “ He was the mastermind that helped sell 72,000 units of Beyonce’s Heat perfume in an hour. This was back in 2010 and the man behind the scenes working his magic was Marcus Collins. Today, he’s an executive at a Motor City advertising firm and a marketing professor at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business where he teaches a new generation about social engagement.
deal architect
OCTOBER 27, 2020
As we have moved to virtual vendor briefings, I have increasingly been excerpting short video segments (with permission from vendors), as part of my Analyst Cam series. Salesforce recently had a Industries Summit where they showcased 12 "industry cloud" tracks.
ConversionXL
OCTOBER 27, 2020
On October 15, Google announced that it will integrate more artificial intelligence into its search algorithm, improve visual search, and work on 3D search functionality. When it comes to organic results, the biggest news is Google’s new focus on “passages”: By better understanding the relevancy of specific passages, not just the overall page, we can find that needle-in-a-haystack information you’re looking for.
Feld Thoughts
OCTOBER 28, 2020
If you can’t imagine that a drama about chess would be riveting, you need to watch The Queen’s Gambit. And, if you love (or even like) chess, start watching it tonight. The first two episodes are the Opening. The Middlegame happens in episodes 3, 4, and 5. The Endgame is episodes 6 and 7. Each is delicious. The Endgame is spectacular. We watched it in three nights.
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 28, 2020
by Pablo Listingart, Founder and Executive Director of ComIT. To begin again, to start anew, to have a fresh, blank slate — the corporate advantages of hiring entry level employees, strong professionals at their career beginnings, seem self-explanatory. But for many companies, it’s a source of stress, and an area too often overlooked. Onboarding at the entry level can be resource intensive.
deal architect
OCTOBER 26, 2020
In episode 9 of the Burning Platform series, Brian Sommer and I talk about the inconsistency of software availability. Some categories have too many choices and specialists; on the other hand, many business functions, geographies and industries have hardly any.
The Startup Magazine
OCTOBER 25, 2020
By the end of 2019, the global virtual events market was estimated to be worth approximately $77 billion, according to Grand View Research. After the exponential boost the market experienced this year, it is expected that it will surpass the previous revenue estimation of $404 billion before 2027. While the virtual events market undoubtedly experienced natural growth since last year, the impact of the global pandemic cannot be ignored.
Mike Michalowicz
OCTOBER 29, 2020
These days, one of the best business strategies is to be referable. Are you? Find out when Mike talks with Michael Roderick, CEO Small Pond Enterprises on the latest Mike Up In Your Business podcast episode. If you think your referability game needs an upgrade, listen up and learn from a pro. This is what Michael does. Small Pond ??helps thoughtful givers become thought leaders.
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 28, 2020
The value of your ecommerce business matters most when you intend to sell your business. In order to set a fair price for your business, you need to know how much your business is worth. Buyers will also want to know the value before they consider committing to a purchase. Whether you plan to sell your business now or later, you need to know how much it’s worth.
deal architect
OCTOBER 27, 2020
As we have moved to virtual vendor briefings, I have increasingly been excerpting short video segments (with permission from vendors), as part of my Analyst Cam series. Salesforce recently had a Industries Summit where they showcased 12 "industry cloud" tracks.
The Startup Magazine
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Knowing and enforcing your rights as a commercial or residential tenant can protect you from being taken advantage of by shady, cheating landlords. While most problems tenants face are minor or can be easily dismissible, it’s still important for them to know their tenant rights, especially when it comes to more serious issues. Minor tenant issues are usually resolved with a quick discussion with one’s landlord.
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