Steve Blank

JUNE 20, 2022

This post previously appeared in Fast Company. How does a newly hired Chief Technology Officer (CTO) find and grow the islands of innovation inside a large company? How not to waste your first six months as a new CTO thinking you’re making progress when the status quo is working to keep you at bay? I just had coffee with Anthony, a friend who was just hired as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of a large company (30,000+ people.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 22, 2022

Most people I know in business begin by capitalizing on technical strength or passion for change , such as engineering, or focus on saving the environment. They don’t realize that it takes more to succeed in business or a career – it takes leadership skills to get people to follow you, including peers, a team, business partners, and customers. Luckily, you can learn needed leadership skills.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 20, 2022

Tailored Pay , an online payment platform providing cross-device payment options to ecommerce businesses, has updated its website with innovative features, allowing online companies to receive online payments smoothly. Besides modernizing the payment receipt process for eCommerce companies, TailoredPay makes the information available on its website easy to understand.

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View from Seed

JUNE 23, 2022

Company: Influencer Direct. Founder: Dennis Chim. “Creators don’t want to just refer traffic towards random products to make money, but rather prefer to directly sell products which they truly believe in. Influencer Direct puts the tools to create their own eCommerce business directly into the hands of influencers.” – David Beisel.

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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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Up and Running

JUNE 23, 2022

What if your lender rejects your loan application? You’re not alone. Banks reject 73% of business loan applications. Here is what you do next. . What to do if your lender rejects your business loan application. Don’t be surprised if your business loan application gets rejected. Contrary to common belief, banks aren’t allowed to take a risk on a good business without following strict guidelines.

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Transformify

JUNE 20, 2022

Was it Covid-19, the bear market, the plunging prices of cryptocurrencies or changing consumer spending habits that pushed businesses across the globe to redefine the way they manage their workforce and vendor base? Speaking of vendor management, it comes as no surprise that businesses rely more on service providers, one-off vendors and vendors on-demand to ensure flexibility while keeping the bottom line low.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 23, 2022

The Strategy Behind Building A Thriving Online Community For Your Brand written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Jenny Weigle. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Jenny Weigle. Jenny has been creating, executing, and reviewing strategies for online communities for more than 10 years.

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deal architect

JUNE 18, 2022

As we have moved to virtual briefings, I have increasingly been excerpting short video segments (with permission) as part of my Analyst Cam series. This time it is Chris Knight, Global Industry Director for Construction and Engineering presenting on trends.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 18, 2022

A popular approach for aspiring entrepreneurs these days seems to be to corner anyone who will listen, with a pitch on their current “million dollar idea.” The initial monologue usually ends with the question “How much money do you think this is worth?” In my opinion, ideas are a commodity, and are really not worth much, outside the context of a visionary leader who can execute.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 24, 2022

When running a business, one of the most challenging parts of keeping a company afloat is avoiding stagnancy. Keeping a company from becoming stagnant is difficult, as most industries encourage company owners to play it safe. Unfortunately, not taking risks can be just as damaging to a company as taking too many risks, as it can lead to a downward spiral in the long run.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 22, 2022

The Key To Writing A Must-Read written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with AJ Harper. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview AJ Harper. AJ is an editor and publishing strategist who helps authors write foundational books that enable them to build readership, grow their brand and make a significant impact on the world.

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deal architect

JUNE 23, 2022

Mankind has been through multiple energy transitions. Our ancestors burned wood, used peat bog and other biofuels. The Romans were particularly ingenious in using water and wind power. Coal fueled the Industrial Revolution in the 1800s. The 1900s belonged to.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 19, 2022

One of the most common complaints I hear from entrepreneurs is that they are overwhelmed by the workload and stress of starting their company. Then there are the additional challenges of balancing the demands of family and friends. Having too much on your plate can turn your dream into a nightmare. Some people will tell you to just get a bigger plate, meaning hire some help.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 22, 2022

As technology advances, today’s medical and clinical labs are continually being pushed to conduct more complex procedures. There are several benefits to having the right equipment in your medical lab startup, including saving you time and money in the long run. You’ll be able to run more tests and trials, conduct additional research, analyze data or accomplish more with those savings.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 22, 2022

Your office design is more than the aesthetic that it offers. It is not merely for visual needs, but a whole lot more, especially when it comes to your business. It certainly does affect your business as a whole and there are two areas where it can have an impact. Both will most likely convince […]. The post How Your Office Space Design Impacts Your Business appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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deal architect

JUNE 23, 2022

As we have moved to virtual briefings, I have increasingly been excerpting short video segments (with permission) as part of my Analyst Cam series. This time it is Eran Agrios, SVP and GM of Financial Services at Salesforce. Vendors tend.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 20, 2022

When the economy struggles as it is doing now, that’s a strong signal that things have to change, and it’s hard to miss. But most of us in business have to deal most of the time with weak signals, or change that is happening in a far more subtle way. These changes can be cultural, like the increasing need to be social, spawning Facebook and a hundred others, or technological, like the explosion of mobile devices around the world.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 24, 2022

If you’re in the business of selling packaged products, you know that having a suitable Digi wrap machine can make all the difference in your bottom line by increasing efficiency and throughput. But with various models and brands on the market, how do you choose the right one for your business? Image Source. You can’t just choose the cheapest model you find, nor can you necessarily pick the most popular brand.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 18, 2022

How will organizations ensure teamwork and collaboration between the group of workers working from home and those coming to the office? The post 6 Tips To Enable Collaboration And Communication In A Hybrid Work Environment appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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deal architect

JUNE 21, 2022

As we have moved to virtual briefings, I have increasingly been excerpting short video segments (with permission) as part of my Analyst Cam series. This time it is Sunil Rao, VP and GM of Consumer Goods presenting on trends in.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 24, 2022

Every business owner I know wishes that all team members were leaders, to proactively tackle the challenges of growth , interact effectively with customers on their needs, and eventually step into your role. Yet you know that real leaders are hard to find, and often remain hidden just below the surface of your team. Are you sure you know what to look for, or how to develop potential ?

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Feld Thoughts

JUNE 23, 2022

My partner Ryan shared this with me. It’s a 10-minute video showing the evolution from System 0.97 to macOS 13 Ventura. I had an original Macintosh 128K which is now enjoying its retirement at the Media Archaeology Lab. Enjoy! The post The Evolution of Apple macOS appeared first on Brad Feld.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 20, 2022

Many people suffer from burnout in their careers and life in general. Career development and impact coach Katie Sandler shares some tips to help people recharge and make an impact. The post How To Tell If You Are Burned Out (And What To Do About It) appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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View from Seed

JUNE 21, 2022

Company: Nuw . Founder: Aisling Byrne. “We have been deep believers in the re-commerce market since seeding one of the earliest pioneers in this space in ThredUp. We believe that Nuw represents a huge leap in this market by enabling a near frictionless peer-to-peer model that their early customers absolutely love!” – Rob Go. Get to know the business.

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VC Cafe

JUNE 24, 2022

Sharing five links that caught my attention this week as we all deal with information overload. 1. On staying positive and continuing to ship. Doom and gloom news attract more eyeballs, but negativity can also become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Fred Wilson of Union Square Ventures reminds us what’s good about being in tech and how important it is to keep on shipping.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 22, 2022

The world of work has changed significantly in recent years to say the least, and the old routine of the consultant has been disrupted. It wasn’t long ago that the standard was for consultants to spend Mondays through Thursdays on-site at their clients’ offices and then Fridays at their own headquarters. Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich via Pexels: [link].

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 23, 2022

More and more organizations are turning to sales automation, and it’s in large part because of the way it increases the agility of RevOps. The post How Sales Automation Makes RevOps Teams More Agile appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 20, 2022

If you want your startup to be successful , especially in the long term, you need to find a way to build trust. Hopefully, you operate your business so ethically and transparently that trust will become natural with time. But when you’re first starting out, you don’t have much of a history for people to investigate – and newcomers will naturally be suspicious of your brand.

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David Cohen

JUNE 18, 2022

Black women are the fastest-growing but still the least funded segment of the entrepreneur universe. That’s why, this Juneteenth, I’ve invited Makisha Boothe, Founder and Head Business Coach of Sistahbiz Global Network , a business accelerator for Black women entrepreneurs, to write this guest post which I invite you to help amplify. Makisha shares her thoughts on the unique challenges facing Black female entrepreneurs–and the work that still needs to be done to give Black wome

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 19, 2022

If you ask anyone that manages a team, they will probably tell you that it isn’t easy. The more people you have on your team, the harder it gets. With so many people to manage and keep track of, it can feel overwhelming. Managing a team in an office or restaurant is hard enough, let alone if you manage a fleet. With fleet management, these teams aren’t all under one roof, with many of them driving up and down the country on a daily basis.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 23, 2022

Bullying in the workplace is a serious problem that can have a negative impact on both the person being bullied and the person doing the bullying. The post How Should I Deal With Being Bullied At Work? appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 24, 2022

The idea of exactly what your business is going to do usually comes first. Secondly, most often, is giving a title to your idea. What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Some people turn to their childhood for inspiration or a beloved family pet. It could be a made-up word you dream of one night and feel has the right ring to it. Even still there are some people who study foreign words for the perfect meaning behind their chosen business.

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SVPG

JUNE 20, 2022

“In the end, there are two things that matter: products and people. What you build, and who you build it with.” – Tony Fadell One of the most common questions I’m asked is how to convince your CEO to take a hard look at how you create your products, and consider adopting the practices of. The post Products and People appeared first on Silicon Valley Product Group.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 19, 2022

Your B2B sales effort is based on your ability to attract and retain prospects. But since a majority of businesses receive dozens of sales presentations per day, gaining customer loyalty is more difficult than it sounds. Source. If you want to boost your conversion rates, you need to create a great B2B sales plan. And if you’re not sure how to reach your goals, these B2B sales tips that we prepared will help you reach the revenue and success you’re hoping for.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 23, 2022

While each mobile carrier may have a unique selling proposition, it is upon you to make a final decision on the right service to adopt. The post Factors To Consider When Choosing A Mobile Service Plan appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 20, 2022

This motivational video is to help CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners start the week off inspired to become great. Here are some takeaways from the video: There is no gain without pain. When you are thinking of giving up, don't. All that matters when life knocks you down is that you got to get up. As long as you are alive you , you can still make it happen.

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