Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 11, 2022
Something happened in the past 7 years in the startup and venture capital world that I hadn’t experienced since the late 90’s — we all began praying to the God of Valuation. It wasn’t always like this and frankly it took a lot of joy out of the industry for me personally. What happened? How might our next phase of the journey seem brighter, even with more uncertain days for startups and capital markets?
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 17, 2022
As a long-time business advisor and angel investor, I’m a believer that “two heads are better than one” in building a new business. Very few entrepreneurs have the range of skills and experience to be the solution creator as well as business creator, or operational as well as sales leader. The challenge is to recognize and recruit that ideal partner match early with minimal cost and risk.
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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.
ReadWriteStart
NOVEMBER 12, 2022
As the global economic situation deteriorates amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine and soaring energy costs, many aspiring entrepreneurs might be tempted to give up and wait for better days. But don’t give up! It is true that founding a startup in times of crisis may look more challenging. Investors can also be skittish, and winning new customers is not easy.
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
Hearpreneur
JANUARY 28, 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 it has the right ring to it. Even still some people study foreign words for the perfect meaning behind their chosen business.
ConversionXL
JUNE 16, 2022
Consistency is the cornerstone of good marketing. You only have to look at top brands to see this in action: Apple’s sleekness, Coca-Cola’s playfulness, Disney’s magic. Consistency is equally critical for startups. Stacked Marketer turned a free newsletter into a six-figure revenue generator by staying actionable, convenient, and entertaining. Being consistent earns trust and cements brand status—qualities that add 10–20% to your overall growth, according to LucidPress research.
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VC Adventure
JUNE 14, 2022
Companies looking to raise money turn to venture capital for a variety of reasons. Top among them is generally access to capital, but often on the list is the hope that raising capital from experienced (and well-networked) investors will have other positive impacts on their business. Certainly from the venture perspective, VCs (Foundry included) pitch themselves to companies, co-investors, and LPs as more than just capital.
Duct Tape Marketing
APRIL 14, 2022
Why Partnerships Are The Future Of Marketing written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Robert Glazer. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Bob Glazer. Bob is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Acceleration Partners, a global partner marketing agency. He is also the Co-founder and Chairman of BrandCycle.
deal architect
JANUARY 3, 2022
Welcome back. Hope you had a relaxing break and are ready for a hectic, very different 2022. Actually, “very different year” has been our annual guiding principle and reflects Deal Architect’s business model. Every year our revenue stream varies and.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 20, 2022
According to Bert Thornton and Dr. Sherry Hartnett, a mentoring program might just become your secret weapon in navigating uncertain, chaotic times and coming out on top. Here are nine ways mentoring can help you meet the challenges of 2022. The post Nine Reasons Why Your Company Should Create A Mentoring Program in 2022 appeared first on Young Upstarts.
Feld Thoughts
JULY 31, 2022
Registration is open for the 2022 Q4 Leadership Bootcamp , which is happening in Boulder, Colorado, on Nov 10-13, 2022. Regular readers of this blog know about my long-time (back to 1996) friendship with Reboot co-founder and CEO Jerry Colonna. What you may not know is that several years ago, Jerry and his partner Ali Schultz moved exactly 0.8 miles away from me (there is one 40-acre parcel of land between us.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 16, 2022
One of the biggest myths in the business world is that startups are no place for Baby Boomers, that aging generation born between 1945 and 1964. They couldn’t possibly understand the new social media culture, new technologies, or have the determination to beat their younger counterparts in the market. Yet credible reports on current trends tell us just the opposite.
Steve Blank
MARCH 22, 2022
If you think you understand quantum mechanics, you don’t understand quantum mechanics. Richard Feynman. IBM Quantum Computer. Tens of billions of public and private capital are being invested in Quantum technologies. Countries across the world have realized that quantum technologies can be a major disruptor of existing businesses and change the balance of military power.
ReadWriteStart
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Gone are the days when “ innovation ” or “disruptions” were just fancy jargon thrown around without any purpose. Yesterday was the time when innovation was good and not a must-have. Gone are the days when you could overlook enterprise innovation initiatives and functions without allocating dedicated resources. Constant Digital Disruption, Innovation, and Advancement.
YFS Magazine
DECEMBER 8, 2022
YFS Magazine YFS Magazine Build a more sustainable future with these five principles to enact real social, economic, and environmental change. YFS Magazine YFS Magazine.
The Startup Magazine
JANUARY 11, 2022
The financial world has seen some very successful people in the past few decades. One such person is Stephen Braverman. Steve conquered the financial world over the last decade with some of the most creative ideas that changed the market. His latest success is Dignity Gold which was founded in 2019 by Braverman and his partner Kent Swig. In this article we will look at his journey and the characteristics that helped him achieve what he has done.
VC Cafe
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
As you may already know, I’ve always been a fan of startup landscapes. The landscape’s visual representation is a way to quickly get a sense of the space. For previous editions, check out these posts from July 2021 , July 2020 and May 2019. This edition includes maps of Israeli startups building the Metaverse, Insurtech, Martitime tech, Proptech and Contech, Digital Health, Smart Logistics and Supply Chain, Sports Tech and ecommerce.
SiliconHills
AUGUST 28, 2022
Austin had a record-breaking year with startup activity overall on the rise. In 2021, companies in the Austin-Round Rock metropolitan area raised $4.9 billion in venture capital in 387 deals, more than double the $2.3 billion raised in 2020, according to Pitchbook-National Venture Capital Association Venture Monitor data. A few trends Silicon Hills News has […].
Duct Tape Marketing
MARCH 31, 2022
The Simple Guide To Podcasting written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Alex Sanfilippo. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Alex Sanfilippo. Alex is the host of the top-rated podcast called Podcasting Made Simple. He is also the founder of PodPros.com, a software company focused specifically on the podcasting industry.
crowdSPRING Blog
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Neuromarketing helps us understand people's psychological triggers, motivations, and buying behaviors. Here are 9 ways marketers can use neuropsychology to improve marketing.
YoungUpstarts
MAY 29, 2022
Owning and running a startup can also be one of the most difficult responsibilities to manage if you don’t know what you’re doing. The post How To Launch Your First Startup appeared first on Young Upstarts.
Feld Thoughts
AUGUST 24, 2022
Registration for the Venture Deals Fall 2022 course is open. The course is free and starts on September 20, 2022. This is the second time we are running the new version of the course (v2!) that was co-created with Techstars and Kauffman Fellows. If interested, sign up now. I hope to see you there in one of the AMAs we will host for anyone who takes the course.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 2, 2022
If you are like most entrepreneurs I know, there just aren’t enough hours in a day to get all your own work done, as well as run the many one-hour meetings each team member seems to demand for decisions and mentoring. I have found it to be more productive and effective to lead with the model that no meetings will take an hour, and may be done in as little as five minutes.
Steve Blank
JANUARY 25, 2022
The last year has seen a ton written about the semiconductor industry: chip shortages, the CHIPS Act , our dependence on Taiwan and TSMC , China, etc. But despite all this talk about chips and semiconductors, few understand how the industry is structured. I’ve found the best way to understand something complicated is to diagram it out, step by step.
ReadWriteStart
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Startup studios continue to grow in popularity as incubators for new businesses. Rather than simply launching one startup, the startup studio model creates an organization whose business is launching startups. This allows the studio to develop processes, well-organized development teams, and growth plans. These can then be repeated and improved on with each successive startup.
YFS Magazine
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
YFS Magazine YFS Magazine Help veterans get closer to purpose and belonging by helping them think about what matters most. YFS Magazine YFS Magazine.
The Startup Magazine
JANUARY 10, 2022
The majority of purchasers base their purchasing decisions on online research. This is one of the reasons why having a successful lead generation plan can help you increase your revenue through sales and marketing strategies that cater to changing consumer behaviors. What is lead generating, and why should you do it? In digital marketing , lead generation is the first point of contact between a prospect and your business, whether it’s through the submission of personal information for an o
VC Cafe
JULY 21, 2022
As pre-seed investors in the world of gaming (both studios and infrastructure) at Remagine Ventures, we stay up to date on the trends and new developments in the world of gaming. There are numerous publications, reports and newsletters filled with content on gaming, so it would be hard to do the category justice by reducing it to five links, in this post I tried to break down the category trends as we all deal with information overload.
ConversionXL
JUNE 16, 2022
Users can access Spotify’s extensive music library for free, yet their Premium subscriptions grew 15% in 2022. Meanwhile, ecommerce marketing software Privy is generating 10% higher average order value for Shopify users with their related product recommendations add-on. These tactics are upselling and cross-selling (respectively). While both effectively drive revenue and enhance the customer experience, upselling is ideal for companies with a single product or freemium model.
Duct Tape Marketing
JULY 14, 2022
Automating Your Webinars The Engaging And Delightful Way written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Melissa Kwan. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Melissa Kwan. Melissa is the CEO and Co-founder of Webinar. She has spent twelve years in startups and built three successful companies without venture capital backing.
crowdSPRING Blog
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Content is king for your small business. Drive results with your content marketing strategy with these ten creative visual marketing ideas.
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 18, 2022
A hybrid work environment is a great way to enhance your company’s performance and gain access to more top-level talent. The post 3 Traits Of Every Successful Hybrid Work Environment appeared first on Young Upstarts.
Feld Thoughts
JUNE 15, 2022
The 2nd Edition of my book Startup Boards: A Field Guide to Building and Leading an Effective Board of Directors launched today. My co-authors, Matt Blumberg, the CEO of Bolster , and Mahendra Ramsinghani, were a joy to work with. While the 1st Edition was a good book, I wasn’t particularly proud of it because I didn’t feel like it was my best writing.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Most small businesses have now forgotten the recent pandemic, and are back to “business as usual.” They don’t realize that business as usual is gone forever. With social media and smart phone apps, real product information spreads at astounding speeds. Entrepreneurs that are not listening, not engaging, and not changing are destined to be left behind even in the best of times.
Steve Blank
APRIL 26, 2022
This article previously appeared in TechCrunch. Cram downs are back – and I’m keeping a list. At the turn of the century after the dotcom crash, startup valuations plummeted, burn rates were unsustainable, and startups were quickly running out of cash. Most existing investors (those still in business) hoarded their money and stopped doing follow-on rounds until the rubble had cleared.
ReadWriteStart
AUGUST 30, 2022
Every aspiring entrepreneur who wants to launch their business and get funding needs to know how to package and present a company to a potential audience and investors. A compelling presentation shows how well you understand your project and its development. According to Crunchbase, in 2021, startups raised $201 billion in investments during the initial stage of their launch.
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