Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2020

Companies are rightsized quickly now as markets change rapidly, and business professionals are quick to jump to new opportunities for growth and survival, with no ties to special benefits or pension plans. Here are some examples: Marketing Professional. They are always ready to move on to the next big opportunity as markets change.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 4, 2023

Last year a set of specific AI apps caught everyone’s attention as AI finally crossed from the era of niche applications to the delivery of transformative and useful tools – Dall-E for creating images from text prompts, Github Copilot as a pair programming assistant, AlphaFold to calculate the shape of proteins, and ChatGPT 3.5

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TechEmpower

AUGUST 7, 2023

Should a startup CTO spend their time programming? Getting something to market and getting funding override any other concerns. Getting something to market and getting funding override any other concerns. That’s why the CTO’s attention is on programming for the earliest stage. Exploring new technologies?

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Getting a fixed price bid works for well-defined short-term projects, like blogging or programming. But trying to use it on call centers, affiliate marketing, or even data entry probably won’t be effective. “Fixed price bidding is the only effective outsourcing model.” Be flexible. I expect everyone working for me to adopt my culture.”

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Brokers may improve their services and quickly adjust to shifting market demands by staying up to date with emerging technological advancements, which guarantees their continued competitiveness and operational effectiveness. Analyzing market changes can provide insights into emerging opportunities and potential threats.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 21, 2025

Employees within these organizations are more engaged and agile, as they receive frequent insights into their performance, which helps the business remain competitive in fast-changing markets. This alignment enhances employee satisfaction and swiftly empowers the entity to adjust to changing market needs and technological progress.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2020

That doesn’t mean that entrepreneurs should ignore business and market realities, under the assumption that success is a random phenomenon. Find a recognized billion dollar and growing market. New smartphone apps cost only a few thousand, if you have the programming skills. Look for double-digit growth data from Nielsen, J.D.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Getting a fixed price bid works for well-defined short-term projects, like blogging or programming. But trying to use it on call centers, affiliate marketing, or even data entry probably won’t be effective. “Fixed price bidding is the only effective outsourcing model.” Be flexible. I expect everyone working for me to adopt my culture.”

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Duct Tape Marketing

JULY 17, 2024

Hypothesis-Driven Growth: How to Turn Data into Revenue written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Doug Davidoff, the founder and CEO of Lift Enablement and the author of The Revenue Acceleration Framework.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Companies are rightsized quickly now as markets change rapidly, and business professionals are quick to jump to new opportunities for growth and survival, with no ties to special benefits or pension plans. Here are some examples: Marketing Professional. They are always ready to move on to the next big opportunity as markets change.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2025

By Gayle Jennings OByrne Though interest rates have gone down slightly, ongoing market volatility means that funding for startups is still difficult. Founders are navigating a tricky market, but as new federal dollars open up, qualitystartup acceleratorprogramscan be the key to capitalizing on new market realities.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 19, 2024

Introducing specialized programs, such as a cybersecurity bootcamp , can bridge this gap effectively. While traditional subjects remain important, there’s a growing need for specialized, industry-relevant skills that many academic programs do not currently offer.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 11, 2023

It had no operating or programming manual and its input/output facilities was a typewriter, a paper tape reader, and a paper tape punch. At the time, no programming languages existed. Finally, ERA’s penchant for extreme secrecy left them unschooled in the art of marketing, sales, and Public Relations.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 23, 2022

Every startup lucky enough to get some traction gets to the point where they decide to hire some “regular employees” for sales, marketing, and administrative tasks. In today’s marketplace, junior staffers are often the most intimately connected to the market, technology, and the customer network.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 30, 2022

They don’t realize that these are still rare, require a large risk, and may not be the best way to keep up with change in the market. As an alternative, I usually recommend more incremental innovation , derived from recognized market changes, done on a regular basis, without the big-bang expectation.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 19, 2020

It’s also ideal if you can find a virtual call center program that works across multiple communication channels, like social media. Even if you’re not in the market for glassware, small wares, or a refrigerator, it’s important that your on-premise solutions and equipment are of higher quality.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

At the time of receipt, they may be attractive and match the market. Match the rate on your loan with the current market rates; Calculate your loan payment on the new terms; Check with the bank for additional requirements and costs for the refinancing program; Estimate how much the payment amount will decrease and what savings you will get.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 23, 2021

As a consumer, I rarely pay attention to your marketing pitch, but I certainly always remember a exceptionally positive total experience with your team, based on a memorable set of interactions from first contact to discussions with friends. Studies show that peer recognition programs are often more effective than bonuses or cash rewards.

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Duct Tape Marketing

AUGUST 22, 2024

written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I do a solo show exploring the misconceptions surrounding the role of the Fractional CMO. Are You Ready to Be a Fractional CMO? 05:44] One word: Branding!

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2025

The program commonly comes with features to handle board member information efficiently and keep track of meeting notes while also arranging resolutions. By examining patterns and pinpointing areas that need enhancement, companies can consistently improve their processes to stay competitive in a market.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 13, 2024

You must familiarize yourself with key concepts such as marketing, sales, operations, cash flow management, balance sheets, and profit and loss statements. This program offers in-depth knowledge across all aspects of business management, including finance and strategic planning. MBA programs are a tad bit expensive.

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TechEmpower

AUGUST 14, 2023

Specifically, they should know about, and help with: Asking and answering the 53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators Knowing when and how to bring on development talent ( Hiring Developers Before Product/Market Fit? ,

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Steve Blank

APRIL 16, 2020

Pre-pandemic these coffees were usually about what startup to join or how to find product/market fit. Accredited universities also offer online programs (see here.) Sheltering in place during the Covid-19 pandemic, my coffees with current and ex-students (entrepreneurs, as well as employees early in their careers) have gone virtual.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

As a result of the IPO window shifting we saw a massive inflow of public-market capital into the latest stages of venture. In this post I set out to explain why the seed market emerged as its own category in the first place and why it’s declined as of late. ( The “A Round” of my startup in 1999 was $16.5

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 11, 2024

In addition, by tracking customer preferences, businesses can use behaviors and trends to create targeted marketing campaigns. EPOS systems also allow owners to create special promotions and discounts on food and drink to attract new customers or increase repeat business. This can help your restaurant or takeaway increase sales.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Startups and small businesses need to keep up with the dynamic markets and economies if they want to be best positioned for launching and scaling their businesses. Many websites and applications depend on news article APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) to gather high-quality news content.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

At Y Combinator, maybe 80 out of 1000 applications are accepted per cycle, and more than half of these fail to complete the program. The key difference between them, according to purists, is that accelerators compress the timescale for startups, to drive entrepreneurs from ideas to marketable products in a matter of months.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 29, 2022

By contrast with profit maximization strategies focused on increasing sales volume through lower prices (which help boost market share), revenue management seeks to increase revenues while keeping costs constant or increasing them only slightly, or even decreasing them. As per Fortune Business Insights, the POS market was worth $25.24

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Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Consult with Ease: Personalize Your Customer Stragtegy Using AI written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with David Edelman In this episode of the Duck Tape Marketing Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing David Edelman , a seasoned digital transformation and marketing expert.

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View from Seed

JANUARY 27, 2021

We are looking to bring on board a versatile new team member to support the varied internal operations of the firm as well as collaborate with the partners on our external programs and communications with the broader entrepreneurial community. Who Are We Looking For. You are actively engaged in the NYC or Boston tech ecosystem.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 5, 2020

As Canada’s market continues to expand, exposure and endless opportunities will be open to investors in financial services, digital media, renewable energy, and lots more. You will get an expert to advice on: Start-Up Visa Program. Self-Employed Program. Profitable Market. Investor Visa. Entrepreneur Visa.

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View from Seed

JANUARY 13, 2021

But in the grand scheme of things, 10 years is a blip, and one that had a continuous bull market in tech. But what has also happened over the last 10 years is the massive expansion of the series A and lifecycle fund market. The third factor is probably the biggest, which is that we’ve been in a very fortunate market environment.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2020

Every entrepreneur knows that good demand generation marketing is the key to growth these days, but very few have the discipline or know-how to measure return in a world of a thousand tools and techniques. In fact, we now live in a buyer-led digital age, where the traditional media push-marketing efforts just don’t work.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 11, 2024

Conduct Market Research Identify the Need: Ensure there is a genuine need for your organization by conducting thorough research. Programs and Services: Detailed descriptions of the programs and services you plan to offer. Market Analysis: Insights from your market research, including target demographics and potential supporters.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

As VC funds emerge from its period of cautious dealmaking, consumer confidence returns, and industry leaders hunt for the best solutions for their organizations, a diverse range of tech companies are offering targeted solutions and addressing new trends in the market. Sim Local is helping to ease this challenge for consumers with eSIMs.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2023

That doesn’t mean that entrepreneurs should ignore business and market realities, under the assumption that success is a random phenomenon. Find a recognized billion dollar and growing market. New smartphone apps cost only a few thousand, if you have the programming skills. Look for double-digit growth data from Nielsen, J.D.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 6, 2024

Marketing properties, handling tenant relations, and ensuring legal compliance are vital components. It requires thorough market research, understanding your target market, defining your services, and planning your daily operations. Market Research and Analysis Research your local property market.

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