The Startup Magazine

JUNE 20, 2024

When it comes to B2B startups, effective marketing can make or break a company’s early growth trajectory. With limited resources and high stakes, startups must be strategic about every decision, particularly when it comes to marketing. One increasingly popular strategy is to hire a fractional chief marketing officer (CMO). [link] Now, according to Forbes , a startup has to spend around 15 to 50 percent of its budget on paying its employees.

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 17, 2024

Sorry, you can’t. The decision to fund a company is a combination of a lot of human factors—an assessment of one group of humans by another group of humans, fraught with apples-to-oranges comparisons. Yet, everyone’s got an opinion about how a company measures up, especially the founder. ( If you want mine, I’m doing a little consulting now. ) So, how do you know what truth is?

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Board Effect

JUNE 21, 2024

In the world of mission-driven organizations (MDOs), defining and measuring success goes beyond financial metrics. With diverse stakeholder groups and growing expectations around environmental, social and governance (ESG), diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), cybersecurity and other intangible goals, MDOs face a unique challenge in demonstrating their impact.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JUNE 18, 2024

Securing your Network Attached Storage (NAS) is crucial to protecting your valuable data from cyber threats. Introduction to NAS Security Securing your Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems is crucial in today’s evolving cyber threats. NAS devices, which allow multiple users to store and retrieve data from centralized disk capacity, are widely used in homes and businesses.

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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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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 17, 2024

Setting up an online business is an easy way to enter the entrepreneurship world. Create a website, sell products, and make money. It sounds simple, though mistakes are bound to happen – especially when stocking is involved! Image via Unsplash (CC0 License) By “stocking”, we’re talking about the physical stock you sell to people. It’s the products you’re listing and shipping to customers – your inventory – and there are plenty of mistakes people make.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 16, 2024

Having access to the best equipment is crucial in a laboratory setting. Here are a few tips for finding the perfect lab equipment. The post 4 Tips For Choosing The Right Laboratory Supplies appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JUNE 15, 2024

Quantitative research methods are important tools for market analysts. These methods help collect and analyze numerical data, enabling professionals to gain useful insights and make informed decisions. As markets grow more complex and consumer behaviors change rapidly, the importance of quantitative research has increased, making it a key part of strategic planning and competitive analysis.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 16, 2024

In today’s competitive market, attracting quality leads is more important than ever. Businesses of all sizes and sectors are constantly seeking innovative strategies to capture the attention of potential customers. Amidst the noise of generic marketing messages, it can be challenging to zero in on prospects who are genuinely interested in what you offer.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 21, 2024

The rise of CNG cars in India represents a significant step towards reducing air pollution and promoting environmental sustainability. The post The Rise Of CNG Cars In India appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

JUNE 20, 2024

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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Mike Michalowicz

JUNE 19, 2024

I’m resharing something about myself that not many people know about. It’s my operating manual. If you don’t have one for everyone in your business, create one now, because there is no greater gift you can give to someone than making them feel seen. Here’s the thing. We’ve got it all wrong, how we’ve been managing our employees (like, really really really wrong ).

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 18, 2024

In the travel industry, supplier relationships are the backbone of business success and customer satisfaction. These partnerships are crucial for delivering exceptional travel experiences, from booking flights and hotels to arranging tours and activities. Without strong supplier relationships, travel companies would struggle to provide the seamless and enjoyable experiences that travellers expect.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 19, 2024

IndusInd Bank is one of the front runners in the Indian banking sector, and has shown upward growth in many spheres. The post IndusInd Bank: Growth Trajectory In Last 5 Years appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

JUNE 20, 2024

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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Start Up Blog

JUNE 21, 2024

Sorry humans – Turns out A.I. is creative too! Artificial Creativity Within the decade, ‘ someone ’ will create an album entirely with AI which will be a global super hit. And I’m talking about multiple songs, all of which will be among the most downloaded on Spotify for months. The album will have incredible music videos the likes of which no one has ever seen creatively.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 20, 2024

In today’s fast-paced digital age, businesses are constantly seeking new and innovative ways to reach their target audience. And when it comes to advertising, two approaches have gained prominence: geofencing advertising and traditional advertising. While both methods aim to drive customer engagement and boost sales, they differ significantly in terms of strategy, effectiveness, and overall reach.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 18, 2024

Moving long distances can be overwhelming, but takin the appropriate steps can help mitigate the hassle of a long distance move. The post Save Time, Save Money, Save Sanity: Your Guide To A Cost-Effective Long-Distance Move appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

JUNE 18, 2024

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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Version One Ventures

JUNE 18, 2024

A month ago, we published a post outlining our latest thesis update , “ We back mission-driven founders who are early in new areas.” In it, we expanded on the types of founders and opportunities we’re looking for: “We’re interested in those rare opportunities where a founder is creating a brand new category. These opportunities are fringy and emerging (some might call them crazy, weird, whacky or wild).

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 20, 2024

In the ever-changing manufacturing industry, downtime may be an expensive and disruptive event. Whatever the cause, unannounced production halts can result in large financial losses and damage client confidence. This post provides a number of practical strategies for reducing manufacturing downtime and guaranteeing seamless operations in your manufacturing company.

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Berkonomics

JUNE 20, 2024

Ever get bad advice? Sure. We all have in our past. Ever take that advice without question because the person giving it was an investor, a superior in rank, the chairperson of your board? I’ll bet you have at least one story of bad advice taken and being bitten as a result. Reaching back for an important lesson As one illustration among many I can recall, let me tell you the story of the first investment made by a newly organized formal group of angel investors.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

JUNE 18, 2024

The post Highlights from #GenSF featuring Adam D’Angelo appeared first on Lightspeed Venture Partners.

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SiliconHills

JUNE 17, 2024

Beth White was inspired to create MeBeBot to bridge the gap in employee support within companies using AI. MeBeBot has grown significantly since its inception in 2018, driven by the rapid advancements in AI technology. The Austin-based company has raised a pre-seed round of investment.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 20, 2024

Running a storefront is no easy task. There is a lot to think about, from creating your products to keeping a clean space, hiring staff, and much more. However, one area you can’t overlook is the promotion of your storefront. If you don’t get the word out about your store, you won’t get enough customers to keep it alive. Below are five strategies, based on current marketing trends , you should explore to your storefront promotion to your local area and bring in a steady stream of new business.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 19, 2024

How to Maximize Your Video Content: Content Splintering and Intelligent Repurposing written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Atiba de Souza, a celebrated marketer known for his expertise in video content and human connections.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

JUNE 18, 2024

The post Highlights from #GenNYC: PyTorch Co-Founder on The Evolution of PyTorch, celebrity attention for OpenAI, and the Future of the AI Race appeared first on Lightspeed Venture Partners.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JUNE 20, 2024

First impressions matter, especially in business. The look of your commercial space can attract customers or turn them away. A clean, well-painted office or store speaks volumes about your professionalism. But it’s not just about aesthetics; the right colors can reflect your brand and create a welcoming atmosphere. Customers feel more comfortable and confident doing business with you when your space looks inviting.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 18, 2024

The truth of startup management is that while it remains a flexible approach to business management, ultimately you’re looking for the kind of growth that allows your platform, however modest in ambition, to remain stable. This means you can promise what most are looking for – customers who know you’ll be with them for a good while, staff who can bet a career on you for at least a couple of years, and investors who are willing to invest money in your expansion.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 15, 2024

Weekend Favs June 15 written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing My weekend blog post routine includes posting links to a handful of tools or great content I ran across during the week. I don’t go into depth about the finds, but I encourage you to check them out if they sound interesting. The photo in the post is a favorite for the week from an online source or one I took on the road.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

JUNE 20, 2024

The post Substrate: Building Compound AI Systems appeared first on Lightspeed Venture Partners.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JUNE 20, 2024

Imagine buying your dream home, only to discover later that someone else has a legal claim to it. Shocking, right? It might sound like something out of a movie, but it’s a real risk. In fact, in a single year, over 11,727 individuals in the US fell victim to home title fraud, resulting in a staggering $350 million in losses. That’s where title insurance steps in as your superhero.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 18, 2024

Guest Author: Shagun Malhotra , Founder of SkyStem LLC An area on the financial side of startup growth that is often left by the wayside is the balance sheet. And this can cause significant problems for startups if they don’t address it. Most banks and other financial institutions require at least three years of projected financial statements to grant loans or participate in a capital raise.

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Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

JUNE 18, 2024

Why is Creativity So Desired? 75% of people wish to maximize their creative abilities and believe they are not living up to their creative potential. People have different reasons for seeking more creativity. Here’s my list: They desire the results achieved by implementing creative ideas. They desire the feeling that occurs when creativity is flowing within them.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

JUNE 18, 2024

The post Highlights from #GenLA featuring insights from Discord and Linktree appeared first on Lightspeed Venture Partners.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JUNE 20, 2024

In business operations, legal challenges are some of the toughest obstacles. In Canada, where regulations are complex and strictly enforced, business litigation can result in heavy financial costs and divert resources from core activities. It’s important to understand Canadian law and take proactive steps to comply with these laws to operate successfully and sustainably.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 18, 2024

Preparing for retirement is among the most pivotal financial decisions one can make. As retirement approaches, securing a steady and dependable income becomes essential for maintaining your desired standard of living. Fixed annuities are renowned for their reliability, offering both security and predictable income among retirement planning options. [link] In this article, we cover the basics of fixed annuities, their advantages and disadvantages, and their role in enhancing your retirement sav

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