David Teten

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

VCs tout themselves as frontier technology investors, but most are using the same infrastructure tools they have used for the past 20+ years: Excel and recent college grads searching Google. According to Knowledge.VC , under 5% of US VCs have a full-time team member focused on technology. . But we’re doing it slowly.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2020

With advances in technology, green buildings can also be built at fairly competitive prices. For real estate investors looking for better Returns on Investments (ROI), the sustainability strategy can inform future investment strategies. The environmental issues include climate change adaptation and water, waste and energy management.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 3, 2015

These include making deposits, transferring funds, paying bills and managing stock portfolios. Online calculators provide instant loan estimates, loan applications can be completed and submitted in a matter of minutes, and sophisticated web-based technology helps accelerate the credit decision process. Small Business Loan Overview.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

A version of this article first appeared in the Harvard Business Review. Tech IPO prices exploded and subsequent trading prices rose to dizzying heights as the stock prices became disconnected from the traditional metrics of revenue and profits. Then the cycle repeats with a new set of technologies. The result?

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

TL;DR Product management is a unique and poorly understood discipline, especially as it applies to software and other tech-related companies. Product management is a unique and poorly understood discipline, especially as it applies to software and other tech-related companies.

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David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

When I met my now-wife, I realized that any technology that can find me a spouse is a killer app. I’d argue that the same type of technologies that have revolutionized dating can revolutionize our industry. . I walk through below how progressive investors are using technology and analytics throughout all of their operations.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

We've also seen extensive use of technology and increased remote working. 1- Seamless integration of digital technology. You can create an application that analyzes a large quantity of data that provides vital information and helps in the decision-making process for real estate market players. Photo Credit: Shad Elia.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 1, 2018

You’ve taken it to the market and have seen strong sales and rave reviews by customers. Understand which one is right for you by learning about their reputation, taking a look at their website and examining their portfolio. This is where metrics are particularly useful in quantifying the magnitude of the opportunity.

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Austin Startup

AUGUST 10, 2017

Although we were studying finance, we were always more interested in tech. We were infatuated with tech. But we got serious in early 2016 when we developed deep conviction around the immense technical vision of Ethereum. We dive deep into white papers, review technology, economics, game theory, etc.

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 20, 2023

With so many startups facing a tough journey right from their inception, the pressing question becomes: How does one successfully navigate the tech industry? The key lies in having a groundbreaking idea and understanding the broader tech landscape and the forces shaping it. Focus on Customer Satisfaction Word of mouth travels fast.

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Occam's Razor

MARCH 23, 2021

Real-time data in the hands of humans is a colossal waste of technical, financial and human resources. It takes too long for humans to process the data through themselves, their team, the bureaucracy, the agencies, and the technology stack to convert real-time data into action. The benchmark for the beautiful metric AVOC is 15.3%.

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 18, 2011

Jeff Clavier was the first tech investor I ever met; he was introduced to me years ago by some hip engineers in a bar as "one of the few cool VCs." My notes from his very informative presentation are below. Kedrosky: "In the 90's I was an analyst through all this [tech investment and IPO] madness.

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ConversionXL

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Nowadays nearly every online shop utilizes some sort of product recommendation engine, which is no wonder, as these systems, if set up and configured properly can significantly boost revenues, CTRs, conversions, and other important metrics. This means that personalization and related technologies left the “nice to have” category for good.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 20, 2017

The field uses the broader term “gender” rather than “female” because, as the Stanford Social Innovation Review states, “Using ‘gender’ brings both men and women into the conversation. The movement’s objective is to look at the entire financial and social system, not just at women.”

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Gust

JULY 23, 2014

You can find this in a number of places, but in a nutshell, I prefer to invest in highly-scalable, technology-based ventures, with a particular focus on platforms, at a very, very early stage (but, oxymoronically, where there is already some type of traction). But the good thing is that this is where you can call in some reinforcements.

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Occam's Razor

JULY 24, 2018

work (collection, processing, reporting, analysis), processes, org structure, governance models, last-mile gaps , metrics ladders of awesomeness , and… so… much… more. Remember, tools, work, processes, org structure, governance models, last-mile gaps, metrics ladders of awesomeness, and… so… much… more. The Implications of Complexity.

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ConversionXL

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Do they need more information to decide? Even with new information, will that clarify the percentage allocation of funds? As consumer needs and technology become increasingly complex, so too do the decisions. past experience with both food options, Google reviews, your current cravings, etc.). What should they do?

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Board Effect

JUNE 24, 2024

Recruitment of new leaders is also easier if the board is seen to be diverse, tech-savvy and good at governance. BoardEffect offers secure document storage with granular permission controls and powerful keyword search functionality ensuring everyone has easy access to the documents they need to make informed decisions.

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David Teten

JANUARY 23, 2021

For more on this, see An Investor’s Personal Social Media Tech Stack. In particular, highlight the metrics by which you measured your past activities: size of exit, number of people you managed, $ budget you were responsible for, etc. Set up a Data Room, with a filled-out Due Diligence Questionnaire (“DDQ”).

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Still a lot of marketers don’t believe it – or they’re at least skeptical about some of the technical aspects of testing and SEO. On a HackerNews thread a few years ago he said , “You can do A/B testing via either server-side or client-side technology. According to Matt Cutts, no. It’s not hurting your revenue.

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Cracking the Code

MARCH 12, 2010

Given the lag in GAAP revenue recognition, the Q4 09 revenues are indicating an increased productivity in Q3 2009 (we have unfortunately to look backward due to the GAAP revenue recognition model), but the trend is very encouraging. Portfolio. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. I was looking for such post.I

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David Teten

APRIL 6, 2015

The industry standard metric for tracking the severity of disease is disability-adjusted life years ( DALYs ), i.e., the number of healthy life years lost due to the disease or risk. Disability-adjusted life year (DALY) for CY 2010 in USA, multiplied by five. Source: WHO, IHME. NB: Annual cost in DALYs (millions) is 2.56

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 1, 2021

As part of The Startup Magazine Founder Interview Series , we interviewed Maha and David Harper, wife and husband co-founders of Atlas Group London, a construction-tech startup that has digitized the building of healthcare facilities. ICAS® can then be scaled up across the customer’s portfolio bringing enterprise-wide benefits.

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ConversionXL

MARCH 19, 2020

A Harvard Business Review (HBR) study of 4,700 public companies looked at the three years before, during, and after recessions. Use that intelligence to inform product portfolio and investment choices.”. If you move fast, with less information, there will be mistakes,” admits Stewart. Accepting that is key. are moot.”.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

I have been close to the tech & startup sectors for more than 20 years and I can’t think of a period in which I felt more optimistic about the innovation and value creation I see in front of us. This world of local meets retail meets digital advertising portends to technology disruption and with it VC opportunities.

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ConversionXL

JANUARY 9, 2019

Other issues may also prompt a large-scale redesign, like a site that relies on old technology (e.g. Using a combination of Google Analytics , heat mapping, and session recordings , they uncovered three recurring patterns related to FAQs, pricing, and product information. What technology will be used to build it? Recognition.

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Cracking the Code

JANUARY 28, 2008

billion web pages specifically from guides, expert reviews, consumer reviews, articles, specifications, forums, merchants, and a variety of other useful information to help consumers make better buying decisions. Portfolio. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Churchill Club 2008 Top 10 Tech Trends.

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Hunter Walker

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

That those founders had personally experienced challenges in what the “executing well” bar meant for them in the eyes of future funders, not to mention that getting funded to start with, and then executing well, was usually already from a disadvantaged position due to the structural issues in tech. Is that a fair starting point?

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Cracking the Code

JANUARY 22, 2009

For SaaS companies, we found that MRR is the best metric on which to base sales commissions. Very Informative. Portfolio. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Churchill Club 2008 Top 10 Tech Trends. SaaS business metrics: why are they different? Best Venture and Technology Podcasts for 2007.

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Transformify

MARCH 12, 2024

This flexibility allows contractors to balance multiple projects or clients simultaneously and maintain a diversified portfolio of work. Utilize Tracking Software Utilizing software management tools allows HR professionals to monitor contractor progress, track project milestones, and assess performance against predefined metrics.

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reidhoffman.org

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

It doesn’t matter whether an entrepreneur is in our portfolio, whether we’re considering an investment, or whether we’re casually meeting for the first time. we weren’t the natural leader of a market or technology trend that everyone was paying attention to, we didn’t have substantial organic growth, and. we had no revenue.

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Haystack

JULY 12, 2019

I was catching up on MG’s newsletter/blog and came across this opening line , which got me thinking about a concept in investing, specifically in deal sourcing: To me, all information is about triangulation. Usually, one introduction is all it takes to trigger a meeting and even light diligence. lacks full clarity.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 20, 2018

Four Mine is a play on words meant to convey both the scientific and technical aspects of crafting the perfect jewelry and the emotional components that are an integral part of purchasing jewelry. In my refreshed state, I reviewed what others said I had accomplished which was; empowering businesses with the ability to manifest sales results.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

MARCH 11, 2014

And when you look at the tools that we use, I mean we’ve made so many technological advances, but really to manage a meeting there’s not a practical tool available. And to combine all that information, it’s just not practical. And same with all information in one tool and one place.

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Occam's Razor

JUNE 11, 2014

Empower customer reviews that are actually helpful. Personalization is hard from a technology perspective. I pick the one Katie's rocking… Read her brief review (I can dive in and read more reviews and checkout other women – Asian like me – who rented the dress). Don't wait for perfection.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 23, 2014

Tech Start-Ups: Take the Money and Build | by @tullman – crowdspring.co/1jvoIEu. 29 Tips for Entrepreneurs & Women in Tech | Tech Cocktail – crowdspring.co/1oj9QIU. Process Is Being Told What to Do by Someone Who Has Less Information than You – crowdspring.co/SkUrN3. – crowdspring.co/1j2mWos.

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Occam's Razor

AUGUST 12, 2013

My macro goal is to make you dangerously informed. The outcome in either scenario is a restructuring of the organization that is exquisitely geared towards taking advantage of portfolio optimization. You can even get great first-step guidance about how to rebalance your portfolio from that last column. From a Venn -diagram.

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