Steve Blank
OCTOBER 24, 2017
A version of this article is in the Harvard Business Review. Uber , Zenefits , Tanium , Lending Club CEOs of companies with billion dollar market caps have been in the news – and not in a good way. This seems to be occurring more and more. Why do these founders get to stay around? Because the balance of power has dramatically shifted from investors to founders.
deal architect
OCTOBER 23, 2017
I seek out Denis Pombriant, a fellow analyst, at industry events. We hardly ever talk about enterprise software. He is a history buff and a foodie and I walk away always having learned something and happier given his cheerful disposition.
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YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 23, 2017
by Joe Duncan, founder of Duncan Capital LP. Fintech is triggering a profound rethink for financial institutions, from retail to investment banking. However must this imply the banking model is broken beyond repair thus leading to massive headcount reductions? At least for investment banks the answer is not so clear cut. The combination of services and infrastructure traditionally housed under one roof – underwriting, research, sales & trading, supported by large back office operation
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 23, 2017
As an advisor to startups, and a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I’m still surprised at the number who are determined to go it alone. Even worse, when they figure out that they really need help, the first place they look is for an intern or untrained helpers. They don’t realize that these only increase their workload, due to training and management, rather than offloading real work.
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 27, 2017
To get in the mindset of finding the profitable ideas that exist all around you, take an imaginary drive down the street and consider what kind of possibilities might appear. All along the way, pay close attention to your surroundings—you never know when a good idea for a side hustle might show up. The first thing to notice is that you’re not the only one on the road.
Startup Lessons Learned
OCTOBER 24, 2017
We’ve had an amazing first week following publication of The Startup Way. I’ve loved traveling to talk about the book and hearing what readers and supporters have to say and what their most pressing questions are. Launch week was busy to say the least, with lots of interviews, Quora and Reddit A MAs, and events across three states. A heartfelt thank you to everyone for turning out, reading, and offering support!
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Austin Startup
OCTOBER 22, 2017
You’ve decided to undertake a startup, now how exactly are you going to go about that? It’s very much like learning to play respectable golf ; you can watch all manner of YouTube videos, read instructional books and magazine articles, practice at Topgolf, hit thousands of balls on the range, and get tips from your buddies; but, chances are slim that you’ll ever get to a low handicap until you’ve engaged a professional instructor for a continual series of lessons.
The Startup Magazine
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Identifying the factors behind business success comes down to research and experience. Research might include reading business books and blogs, attending seminars, and speaking with seasoned business people. The experience might include sorting through hypothetical ideas to come up with factual answers. Unfortunately, in all this research and verification, one factor rarely gets discussed or explored: the skill of problem-solving.
David Teten
OCTOBER 21, 2017
I’m honored to chair DC Finance’s upcoming family office conference on investment in innovative technologies, November 8th, 2017, in midtown Manhattan. Details at www.tech-wealth.com. This event is intended for Ultra High Net Worth Individuals and Single Family Offices, who attend at no cost. Please note that registration is not possible without a registration code (use my code, 26).
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 21, 2017
E-commerce might as well be one of the easiest ways to become a young entrepreneur, but it’s not a field that doesn’t have its difficulties. There’s a lot of competition in this growing sector of retail, and getting to the top would require you to successfully traverse a digital minefield where many young entrepreneurs’ business ideas failed.
Austin Startup
OCTOBER 24, 2017
I attended a sneak peek of MixPanel’s latest app benchmark report a couple weeks ago. The report offers engagement, retention, and monetization insights from 572 Financial Services, SaaS, eCommerce, and Media/Entertainment apps, with 1.3b unique users, and 50b events, from June 1st through August 31st, 2017. MixPanel is a digital products analytics service I’ve recommended in the past , and is used by companies like Uber, Intuit, Samsung, and Expedia.
The Startup Magazine
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Across the world, work spaces, maker spaces, incubators, and accelerators are opening, expanding, and making an impact on their communities, and beyond. Entrepreneurs who’ve overcome the proof-of-concept phase of their startups want to take their businesses to the next level. Within the entrepreneurship ecosystem, “scaleup” challenges differ from startup challenges and demand unique solutions.
deal architect
OCTOBER 26, 2017
I recently wrote from Workday Rising about the Age of Intelligence. It’s not just Workday which has been busy. John Sumser of HE Examiner has a study which looks at intelligent tools at Workday and 29 other HR-centric vendors. He.
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 26, 2017
San Francisco startup Plenty’s innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) has attracted $200 million in funding from SoftBank Vision Fund, the world’s biggest tech fund. Plenty uses AI machine learning in conjunction with IoT sensors to grow crops indoors with only water, nutrients and light. Plenty’s AI-powered growth system uses only 1 percent the water of conventional farming while yielding 350 times as much produce per square foot.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 22, 2017
Outside of dreams, there is no real business opportunity without risk. Serious entrepreneurs know that, but too many “wannabes” still fall for that elusive get-rich-quick scheme with no risk. As an active angel investor, I still hear entrepreneurs asserting large opportunities with minimal risk and no competition. My conclusion either way is that they have no market, or haven’t looked.
The Startup Magazine
OCTOBER 22, 2017
Bookkeeping is a joy for some and a burden for others. Whichever side of the fence you fall on, streamlining your process and understanding the system is key to faster record keeping. Here are five tips to make bookkeeping easier and save time that’s better used elsewhere in building your new business. Keep Things Simple. In the excitement of a new business venture, it’s tempting to arm yourself with a big, fancy, expensive accounting software package that you don’t need.
deal architect
OCTOBER 27, 2017
At Oracle OpenWorld, Letty Ledbetter set up several interesting breakout sessions for a handful of us analysts. One of the more enjoyable ones was when Reggie Bradford, SVP described their Cloud Accelerator program.
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 27, 2017
by Paul Geiger, author of “ Better Business Speech: Techniques, Tricks, and Shortcuts for Public Speaking at Work “ Speaking in front of a group in any business setting, whether it’s a formal presentation, a meeting or on a conference call, requires not only that you have a well-prepared message, but that you deliver it clearly. Any number of glitches can sabotage your delivery.
Feld Thoughts
OCTOBER 25, 2017
A few weeks ago I was in Atlanta for Techstars Atlanta Demo Day and the Venture Atlanta Conference. I had a great time and it’s fun to see the vibrancy of the Atlanta startup community. My brother Daniel came with me and we had dinner with our cousin Kenny, who lives in Atlanta, so we got some nice, quiet, emotionally intimate family time. My favorite keynote at Venture Atlanta was from Scott Dorsey.
The Startup Magazine
OCTOBER 22, 2017
Artificial intelligence is helping level the playing field for companies seeking to compete for search engine results. AI machine learning allows search engines to determine users’ intent when submitting queries, even when queries involve different keywords, using the context of prior searches to deliver more relevant results. This allows startups who know how to take advantage of machine learning to deliver website visitors a better, more relevant user experience.
deal architect
OCTOBER 25, 2017
My wife has already had it with digital assistants. Alexa seems to wake up to the inflections of her Irish accent. Siri to mis-pressed buttons in the car or her phone. I am a bit more patient but I also.
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 23, 2017
by Itamar Gero, founder and CEO of SEOReseller.com . If you specialize in SEO, take a moment to imagine your ideal client. What comes to mind? A lot of SEO folks prefer someone who will “let them do their job and pay them.” However, a client that doesn’t take an active interest in what you are doing is less than ideal. You want a client that fully understands your job.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 25, 2017
By most definitions of the term, an entrepreneur is someone who starts a new business, incorporating innovative changes to existing products, services, business models, and creating new markets. Yet very few achieve that great aspiration of really driving economic, social, and environmental changes on a global scale. What does it take to get to that level?
The Startup Magazine
OCTOBER 27, 2017
Many business owners find it difficult to find knowledgeable, reliable employees. However, finding the right people to hire for your business is extremely important. Learn how to simplify your hiring process to make finding good employees simple. Explore what makes an employee a great fit for your company and why employee retention is super important.
deal architect
OCTOBER 21, 2017
This time of the year, I buy several packages of assorted candies. Keeps the neighborhood kids who come around on Halloween happy.
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 22, 2017
by Dr Maren Celine Schweizer, CEO of Schweizer World. Will the autonomous vehicle (AV) shape the future of transportation in Singapore? But the main question is: are its citizens ready for AVs plying the roads with no human hand on the steering wheel and no human eyes watching out for traffic and pedestrians? The advances in technology make the AV a possibility for Singapore in the very near future.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 21, 2017
Wouldn’t you like to be one of the lucky people who joined Google and Facebook when these were startups, and now be a multi-millionaire or better? So people ask me “How many shares should I ask for or expect when I join a startup today?” In reality, the number of shares doesn’t mean anything – it’s your percent of the total that you need to negotiate.
The Next Web
OCTOBER 26, 2017
I’ve learned a lot from the development of NameLayer, and I’m ready to divulge every trick in my arsenal. In this guide, I provide realistic solutions to the frustrations encountered when naming a company. Plus, I’ll have some fun analyzing both good and bad company names. This guide is divided into three, independent sections: Why Bad Company Names Hurt You, Coming Up With Company Names, and Examples of Strong and Weak Company Names.
Up and Running
OCTOBER 24, 2017
Every business starts with an idea. Whether you have an idea for a great new product or a service that will revolutionize an industry, your inspiration is a great start. But how are you going to bring your idea to life? Building a successful business takes more than a great idea and a vision—it takes planning, discipline, research, and a whole lot of money.
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 26, 2017
by Eva Wislow is an entrepreneur and career coach at CareersBooster. To win in business, you must possess the necessary resources. Even today, human resources are the most important “tools” that you can leverage in order to expand your business. The digital tools and solutions and the new technology advancements are not to be neglected, yet employees…well, they must be happy!
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 27, 2017
Is it just me in my role as business advisor, or is emotional drama in the workplace increasing? Team members seem to be spending more and more time venting to anyone who will listen about the motives and actions of others, and less time introspectively focused on their own productivity and accountability. The result is less real engagement and more negativity for all to endure.
The Next Web
OCTOBER 22, 2017
If I told you that I credit paddleboarding to my success in entrepreneurship, you’d probably laugh me out of the boat, or the board — and I wouldn’t blame you! Founding and running a successful business requires many skills, and propelling one’s self on a board in Miami waters is decidedly not the first one that comes to mind. That said, as an entrepreneur, I get a lot out of my hobbies.
This is going to be BIG.
OCTOBER 22, 2017
Influencers. Kingmakers. Sharks. Power brokers. Visionaries. There are a lot of ways the startup world describes venture capitalists that portrays a certain power dynamic, real or perceived, that I believe is at the heart of so many of the industry's problems. The industry treats VCs as if they hold all the cards, and the worst behaviors of investors reflect that.
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 24, 2017
Launching a business is exciting, but it’s easy to overlook some things in the laundry list of to-do items. When it comes to legal issues, it’s crucial to make sure you go over everything with a fine-tooth comb. Make sure you take care of these four legal things before launching your startup. 1. Incorporate – And Choose the Entity Type Wisely.
Up and Running
OCTOBER 25, 2017
October is national cybersecurity awareness month and it’s a good reminder for entrepreneurs to take a look at their online vulnerabilities, particularly in light of the recent Equifax breach and the slew of cyber attacks we saw earlier in 2017. Dr. Crispen Cowen of Leviathan Security Group recently shared his Top 6 Ways to Protect Your Startup From Cyber Attacks our LivePlan blog.
Version One Ventures
OCTOBER 24, 2017
“Technological innovation should give us hope, not despair.”. Those words were a key part of the G7’s first-ever Innovation7, which was held last month in Turin, Italy. The Innovation7, or I-7, is a gathering of industry representatives from the G7 countries to help bridge industry and government. The theme of this summit was on making the digital economy inclusive, open and secure and making technological advancement a source of well-being for all of mankind.
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