Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

The last thing a new entrepreneur wants to think about for a new startup is how it will end. Yet one of the first things a potential equity investor asks about is your exit strategy. The answer you give can make or break your ability to get an investment, so you need to have the right answer ready before anyone asks. Here are three important reasons for the question: Good investment paybacks normally require an exit event.

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VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Taking stock of the venture capital market in 2023, it’s clear to see that we’re in a transition point. For the past 10 years, with interest rates near zero, VC investors plowed record amounts into tech startups and enjoyed a seemingly ‘easy’ investing environment. Prices went up from round to round, and startups were encouraged to grow, grow, grow, and not to worry about profitability.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 2, 2023

In the past few decades, the technology industry has significantly increased. Nowadays, people can rely on numerous technological tools, devices, and gadgets to perform all kinds of activities, making their daily life much simpler. From shopping from the comfort of their homes to completing work tasks using their smartphones, the advancements in the industry simply show no signs of slowing down.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic transformed our personal and professional lives. When it came to workplaces, people started to question their careers, values, and priorities. One result of this was the beginning of the Great Resignation surge, which prompted employers to realize that they need to adapt to the changing needs of their employees if they want to keep them.

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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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Start Up Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Business disruption is not caused by technology alone. For it to occur we need 2 things to arrive simultaneously. (1) A new technology + (2) A new business model If we only have one, the incumbents can usually adapt. They can plug the new tech into the existing business model. Or, they can revert the old technology into a new business model. For example: The Music Industry had 3 new technologies before they got disrupted.

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VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

“The vision is the idea that you come up with, that nobody else can see, that you’re uniquely qualified to execute.” – Marc Andreessen In the book “ Super Founders “, author Ali Tamaseb, studied 200 Unicorns, aka startups valued at over $1 billion, started between 2005 to 2018. Interestingly, there’s now more than 1,200 unicorns, but with the current state of the market it’s unclear how many will be able to justify yesterday’s price tag at ex

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Duct Tape Marketing

MARCH 2, 2023

Fractional CMO: Reinventing Marketing Strategies written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I’m doing a solo show, and I’m gonna talk about how Fractional CMOs are becoming increasingly popular among business owners and marketing agencies. Key Takeaway: Strategy is one of the most essential elements to running a successful business today.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

People love convenience. From connecting to loved ones on the internet to online shopping, technology has swiftly evolved to make our lives easier. So, it’s not surprising that many businesses can be started online today that advocate for convenience, such as subscriptions. And if you’re an aspiring entrepreneur looking to start something new, a subscription business is definitely for you.

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Hunter Walker

MARCH 1, 2023

Things I Learned From a New Yorker Article and How I Got Over My Own Insecurity Good writers aren’t just skilled in their prose, they have a nose for interesting topics. “ Why Everyone Feels Like They’re Faking It ,” an article about imposter syndrome in a recent issue of the New Yorker, is an example of a GREAT subject. The type of read where you pause between sections to chew on what you just finished.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 2, 2023

Are you struggling to stand out in the crowded world of e-commerce? There is a lot of online competition, so creating a successful e-commerce site takes work. The successful ones are those who get the little details right. For instance, when done correctly, your packaging can make a difference. Thoughtful packaging has been used by many brands, such as Apple, for a long time to create excitement.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Every new business quickly realizes that revenue coming in every period on a committed basis is the Holy Grail to survival and growth. Based on traditional research, getting new customers is five to ten times harder than getting additional revenue from existing customers. Thus the subscription model (low fixed monthly payments), has become the norm for new products and services.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 2, 2023

With so many great tools and software available, selecting the right software for your business is crucial in setting it up for success. The post Selecting The Right Tech Tools To Make Your New Business Succeed appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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deal architect

MARCH 2, 2023

I wrote last Monday that the Truly Zoho event in Chennai promised to raise the bar for analyst summits. I grossly miscalculated. It blew the roof off!! I posted recaps and lots of photos each night on LinkedIn. The 3.

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Feld Thoughts

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

There have been many different language translations of Venture Deals since it was first published in 2012. The first German translation of Venture Deals 4e is out , and Florian Kreis did an amazing job. Florian aimed to modify the book as little as possible, even if the relevant passages did not correspond 100% to German best practices but were still feasible to implement.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 3, 2023

Most technical entrepreneurs I know demand the discipline of a product specification or plan, and then assume that their great product will drive a great business. Serious investors, on the other hand, look for a professional business plan or summary first, and hardly ever look at the product plan. Is it any wonder why so few entrepreneurs ever find the professional investors they seek?

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

If you find yourself seriously injured at the hands or negligence of someone else, a personal injury lawyer can help. The post 8 Things To Look For In A Personal Injury Attorney appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

“Extend your runway.” That’s what every VC is telling their portfolio companies these days. The very important part they’re leaving out, however, is, “But keep growing at the same pace before the cuts.” In other words, they’re telling companies that, in order to get next round funding, they’re somehow supposed to stay the same fast growers they were before the tech downturn, but just do that longer and get to higher aggregate revenue and performance numbers.

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Brandanew

MARCH 1, 2023

After a near 20-year career in marketing, strategy, and communications, I’m leaning at doing things that create more meaning in my life. With many months of deliberation, I’m stepping in to lead a social organization committed to children’s storytelling leaning heavily on South-Asian stories as base frameworks. As a parent and a professional, Peerbagh has drawn me in from the very beginning.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Most aspiring entrepreneurs look to their alma mater, or any university, as a source of classes that can help them, but neglect to think outside the box or take advantage of all the other resources to be found there. The lesson of finding help, connections, and even funding where other people may never look is one that makes all the difference in the entrepreneur lifestyle.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The secret to building your network is to incorporate it into your business plan. Here's how to meet others in your industry and take advantage of the doors that open to new opportunities along the way. The post 8 Tips On Building Your Network appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Rembrandt Communications

MARCH 1, 2023

Are Your Communications Ready For The Warmer Months Ahead? March is here, and you’ve made it through winter’s cold temperatures, groundhogs giving their two cents, and more. Now, you just need to prep your umbrella for the April showers that lead to May flowers! Yes! Spring finally arrives in just a few weeks, and that means warmer temperatures and outdoor adventures are on the way.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Moving to a new place can be exciting and difficult, especially if you need to move your entire house. This means that you need to prepare and move all of your belongings, as well as move the house itself to the new location. Let’s take a look at some helpful moving tips and guidelines to help you move your home to a new location without any problems or stress.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 1, 2023

Every business communication you initiate, both internal and external, involves some risk to your credibility, has legal implications, and may impact your relationship with peers. Most of these risks are rational and reasonable, but in my role as business consultant, I still see many experienced professionals and leaders initiating high-risk communications which come back to haunt them.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 1, 2023

NKU's online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Management program is a great way to start a career in business. The post Looking To Study Business? Here’s An Overview Of NKU Programs appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Hunter Walker

MARCH 2, 2023

Why I’m Participating in SeedChecks’ “Submit Your Deck” Community We’ve never believed in hiding. Our email addresses are on our website , and there’s no junior staffer or AI Bot replying on our behalf. A strong Cold Email always beats a weak Warm Email. And we’ve backed successful startups where the relationship began exactly this way.

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SiliconHills

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Allison Jenkins Schickel wanted a robe with a built-in bra to provide support after she got out of the shower. When she couldn’t find one, she created it by sewing a sports bra into a bathrobe.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 1, 2023

The world of gaming has grown significantly over the years, attracting millions of players globally across different platforms. From casual mobile games to complex PC games, there is always something for everyone. And if you are thinking about enhancing your gaming experience, there are various gaming tips, tricks, and hacks from Battlelog.co that you can implement.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Relocating your business to another city? Find a moving company that will help you better prepare for your move and minimize the stress and hassle. The post How To Choose A Moving Company In 7 Simple Steps appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Here are the hottest small business trends and statistics to help you create effective and updated marketing strategies.

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Start Up Blog

MARCH 2, 2023

No AI’s have been used in the creation of this post. Of course, you can’t really be sure of that. You just have to take my word for it. If it seems like I’m obsessed with AI at the moment, trust your instincts. It’s a worthy topic because the universe just changed. Last week I gave you a small taste of the tools available. This week we need to consider the implications of the tools.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 2, 2023

Startups often run on shoestring budgets, so a money-savvy approach makes a difference. Fortunately, the remote work model can help them save money by conserving space and infrastructure. Running with WFH makes sense because it enables you to manage with a bare minimum workspace. The best part is that it offers flexibility, which is a plus for the millennial workforce.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 1, 2023

There are many benefits of social media likes for your business. Here are some of the advantages it brings. The post Looking To Strengthen Your Business’s Online Presence? Consider Social Media Likes appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Gust

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

After reading about Peter Thiel’s IRA gymnastics, founders inevitably wonder whether or not they can use similar tactics to leverage the tax benefits associated with IRAs for the shares they hold in their own startup. We typically get this question at least once a month during Gust Launch office hours. While it’s technically possible to do it, there are important questions and serious potential consequences to consider before attempting.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

MARCH 2, 2023

Many of us enter the New Year with a new you mentality. We notice the extra pounds that have accumulated on our waistlines and commit to a new diet and exercise regime. However, we may not be aware that our weight loss journey requires customization because we have different metabolisms, dietary needs, and lifestyles, which can impact our progress. As the months pass, we realize that we have plateaued or, worse yet, gained weight.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 2, 2023

By Danielle Ofek Before I was a banker, I was a founder. My journey over the last decade founding and leading startups has been a successful one, but it has also come with challenges, many of which are shared by other women founders and entrepreneurs. The numbers begin to tell the story. In 2021, a record year for VC funding, companies founded solely by women received just 2.4% of the total capital invested in venture-backed startups in the US, according to Pitchbook.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Crafting a convincing and effective sales pitch can be essential to sales success. ScreenSight shares seven tips to help you make an outstanding sales pitch. The post How To Make An Outstanding Sales Pitch appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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