Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 26, 2022

With social media and smart phone apps, real product information spreads at astounding speeds. Today’s customers are much more proactive in going online for the latest information, rather than simply reacting to the “push” messages that businesses traditionally use to drive commerce.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2021

In today’s mobile hardware environment, that means able to set up meetings, convert text messages to voice, find contact information quickly, and search the Web intelligently for outside info. A good assistant know how get things done efficiently, recognizing user hardware and software limitations. Memorable personality.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 30, 2023

You need a dedicated team, gleaned from your network of informal connections between family members, friends, and individual relationships with other professionals. You need a team and relationships to run a business. Not a single one of us has the bandwidth to build a solution and a business alone. Start today building a bigger network.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Someone has to design and create those entertaining or informative messages that are designed to be passed along in an exponential fashion, often electronically or by e-mail. It’s harder than it looks to exploit people’s propensity to share humorous, enjoyable or useful information - jokes, special offers, and games.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

When it comes to staying informed in today’s fast-paced world, having access to reliable and timely news updates is crucial. This post will explore some key factors to consider when selecting an API and provide valuable tips to help you make an informed decision. Consider factors such as the type of news content you need (e.g.,

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 24, 2021

Due diligence always involves on-site visits, informal discussions with any or all members of the team, vendors, and good customers as well as bad. The Founder needs to remember that meetings up to this point have been primarily off-site, with staged demos, and managed personally by the CEO or a small team.

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

This power is wielded through a combination of a country’s diplomacy, information, its military capabilities, economic strength, finance, intelligence, and law enforcement. In class 1 , we learned that national power is the sum of all the resources available to a state to pursue its national objectives and interests.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

Provide all this information in an About page. Figure out what the most common questions might be and answer them in one place to minimize hassle. Craft an “About” page. Visitors should never have to wonder what your organization does and why you do what you do. Confusion and ignorance are the enemies of enchantment. Help visitors navigate.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2024

With increasing cyber threats and the expanding use of digital technologies, businesses must implement robust data protection strategies to prevent breaches and ensure the security of sensitive information. Physical Theft: Laptops, smartphones, and other devices containing sensitive information can be lost or stolen.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 17, 2020

In today’s information age, it takes time and money to make your solution visible. It’s never too early to start marketing, since it usually takes as long to build marketing momentum as it does to build a product. No startup can afford to do these serially. Marketing should start before product development.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 4, 2023

I recommend that every entrepreneur and small business investigate and implement as many as possible of his seven new business force multipliers that I will paraphrase here: Information sharing through social media networks. Improve situation awareness for real-time decisions. Do predictive hot-spotting to anticipate near-term changes.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 18, 2020

A related challenge in this age of information overload is simply to get people’s attention. Blake Mycoskie , for example, has built heroic credibility by giving away close to 100 million pairs of shoes since founding Toms in 2006.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 30, 2020

With information overload due to the Internet, you need to find your customers, rather than assume they will find you. Change happens every day, and it takes time and effort to prepare you for the next step. Survival requires regular updates. Even the best solutions require marketing to survive.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Unsolicited proposals or requests for information. These professionals value their integrity, like your therapist or financial advisor, and will not share your business details nor steal your idea.

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TechEmpower

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Some of the information below will apply. This article will primarily focus on locating and evaluating development companies, rather than design firms. If you require user interface or graphic design, the selection process will differ slightly.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 18, 2021

Depending on the availability of staff and needed information, the due diligence process generally takes 2–6 weeks to perform. Explain that they may be called, and use the opportunity to check their satisfaction with your company and your product. Again, if you find problems you can’t fix, be up-front with the investor to avoid a surprise.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 6, 2021

Take advantage of early payment and volume discounts, where possible Above all, avoid self-sabotaging behavior that you may not even be aware of, like blaming others rather than taking responsibility for all decisions, or not charging what your product or service is worth, due to lack of current market information or a personal bias.

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TechEmpower

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The information provided was all pulled from data he’s already entered - just Mark, Houston, Math Teacher, Teach for America. Customer support emails require both accurate information and a professional, helpful tone. And if this description doesn’t resonate with Mark, he can ask for a new one, while providing feedback.

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TechEmpower

JULY 24, 2023

How much member profile information do you need before allowing a user to register? How are you using geographic information? How can we use AI to improve the customer experience? Member Profiles What data is included? Is there a step-by-step wizard? Can members upload their pictures? How tight is that integration?

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Steve Blank

APRIL 4, 2023

Governments and military organizations are coming to grips with the impact that this technology will have across Diplomatic, Information, Military and Economic spheres. Intellectual property lawyers are already arguing who owns the data these AI models are built on. Stanford took down its version of ChatGPT over safety concerns.)

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 26, 2024

Additionally, workers should be well-informed about laws concerning hazardous materials and proper disposal methods. Continuous training updates are also necessary to keep workers informed about new safety protocols. Training sessions should include detailed information.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 4, 2022

Information withheld. Add the problem of noise, external and internal, which can blank out whole messages. Pick the right time and place for each message type, to maximize attention and retention. Sometimes an entrepreneur or executive tries to communicate without full disclosure, perhaps to minimize impact, or due to company policy.

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TechEmpower

MARCH 4, 2024

Predictive analytics offered by AI can inform legal strategies, aiding in the decision-making process to avoid unwinnable cases and focus resources effectively. Contract management is streamlined as AI systems monitor contract lifecycles, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks of costly oversights.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Due diligence always involves on-site visits, informal discussions with any or all members of the team, vendors, and good customers as well as bad. The Founder needs to remember that meetings up to this point have been primarily off-site, with staged demos, and managed personally by the CEO or a small team.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

This is a classic case of information asymmetry and it’s not healthy for the Department of Defense or the nascent startup defense ecosystem. government intends to communicate this information. Existing defense contractors know who these organizations are and have teams of people tracking budgets and contracts. But startups?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2022

These also will keep you better informed on new technologies, trends, and likely competitors. Trade shows and conferences can produce hundreds of new qualified leads for your business, as well as build relationships with industry leaders, outsourcing vendors, and potential partners. Secure outside expansion funding through investors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 5, 2023

Spend time informally with candidate peers and former employers. The key here is to do more listening than talking in both formal and informal interviews. The non-technical leadership attributes of excellent communication skills, high integrity, passion, and perseverance are critical for the success of the whole team.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2024

By having a well-designed website, you will soon find that people can access the information they want from you, whenever they need it. You do have to make sure that your website is easy to navigate and that it provides them with all of the information they need. Being visible at any time of day is so important when you run a business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2022

Good problem solving requires making informed decisions, relying on logic. Explore solutions, outcomes, and options calmly. You can’t think clearly while riding high on emotions, so calm down first. Then outline the possible outcomes and alternatives. This is where I say “two heads are better than one.” Work with a partner you can trust.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 22, 2024

It is a quantum computing element that leverages the principle of superposition (that quantum particles can exist in many possible states at the same time) to encode information via one of four methods: spin, trapped atoms and ions, photons, or superconducting circuits. As a reminder a qubit – is short for a quantum bit.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2024

This is important for companies that handle sensitive information. Clients can expect strong frameworks that keep their information secure, aligning with global compliance practices. Eastern Europe has stringent data privacy laws and compliance standards, such as GDPR.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 11, 2023

They do that by encrypting (protecting the information by using a cipher/code) to scramble the messages. As there was no single source of information about what was happening in the rapidly growing computer field, this ERA report became the bible of early U.S. Other nations try to read those messages by attempting to break those codes.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 29, 2022

EI rates a person's ability to recognize emotions, to understand their effect, and to use that information to guide your next move. In my experience, emotional intelligence (EI) is a better predictor of business success than IQ. Fortunately, you can develop this skill. Location and luck: right place at the right time.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Furniture software solutions provide features that elevate the shopping journey by offering personalized suggestions and detailed product information to help customers make well-informed decisions. Utilizing Data to Inform Decision-Making Processes Making data-driven decisions is essential for sustainable business growth.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 13, 2024

An efficient digital workspace also demands integrating collaborative tools that simplify communication and break down barriers to information sharing. Regular feedback sessions provide insights into what works and doesn’t, allowing businesses to make informed adjustments.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2024

For instance, non-disclosure agreements ( NDAs ) can protect confidential business information, and service agreements can clarify terms of service with clients or partners. Trade Secrets: Implement measures to safeguard confidential business information, such as customer lists, marketing strategies, or manufacturing processes.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2020

Don’t assume titles will convey this information. Be sure to highlight any special credentials or relevant experience that you or key members of the team, including advisors or existing investors, may have. Professional investors and even customers invest in people, rather than just a product.

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