Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

In fact, the cost may be minimal, if you do your networking and build a relationship with an experienced business executive or two in your domain who are willing to share and give back for a nominal retainer, perhaps one percent of your new startup equity. Key board members multiply your networking efforts.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 11, 2020

communication networks, then identify how China might exploit these weaknesses differently during the political coercion of Taiwan in the near-term vs open conflict in the long-term. C4ISR: The DoD relies on command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) networks to form the U.S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2022

For example, if you are working on a great social networking idea to replace Facebook, and need funding, you probably won’t find any interested and focused VCs or angel investors in Arizona, where I live. Entrepreneurs cite family roots, a sense of neighborhood responsibility, existing professional networks, and more.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The new technologies and capabilities that will be central to military advantage in the future – artificial intelligence, machine learning, autonomous systems, distributed networking, advanced manufacturing, and commercial space, etc. are technologies largely driven by commercial innovation and commercial companies.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2022

Don’t waste your time networking with strangers. Start networking smarter and smaller. Learn to speak a new customer-specific dialect based on current research and homework. Go directly to the source – your real live customers, and get their priorities, issues, pressures, and challenges.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 22, 2023

Indeed these principles are good for all startups Connect ideas and networks from around the world. But for many other innovative startups in emerging markets where shocks are frequent, a focus on sustainability and the longer view are more key to success.

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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. It’s time to exploit your network for trends and direction. Improve situation awareness for real-time decisions.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2022

Take full advantage of every mentoring and coaching opportunity, and network with peers both inside and outside the company. With today’s pervasive Internet and social networks, people can see how you act outside of work, as well as inside. Use ongoing networking as a way to improve connections.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Network to build investor relationships before you ask for money. Having a real project, rather than just an idea, is a strong positive when networking for Angels or VCs. In high technology, this is called “release early and iterate,” which allows you to make corrections as you go, as well as adjust for the market changes.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 3, 2021

The focus must be on five discovery skills of associating, questioning, observing, networking, and experimenting. Research published by Harvard many years ago in a book, “ The Innovator’s DNA ,” concludes that innovation is about 30 percent individual genes and 70 percent learnable and driven by motivation.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Social networking penetration by Boomers is now catching up with the other age groups, reaching nearly 90 percent across the board. One new incentive is the falling transaction costs and barriers to entry for entrepreneurs of every age. 83 percent of online users aged 50-64 use social media now, and the growth rate continues to increase.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Constantly strengthening your network of relationships. Your network of connections needs to grow with you and your business. You have to lead by example, setting a personal standard for competence for all to follow if you intend to lead your competitors and customers. No entrepreneur can build a business alone.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 14, 2021

Most consumers now use their online access from smartphones and tablets to interact with social networks, product reviews, and monitor the videos of culture influencers around the world. I more often hear of Airbnb rental decisions based on “local flavor” and “hospitable hosts” than any cost advantage or special features.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 24, 2024

With FBA, you also gain access to Amazon’s extensive logistics network. Optimizing Fulfillment Costs and Operations To reduce costs and improve operations for Amazon sellers, focus on sourcing materials smartly, leveraging Amazon’s network, and using advanced technology.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2022

Survey results show that more than 80% of consumers now receive advice through social networking sites prior to a product purchase. In today’s social networks, the social economy is defined by how people earn and spend social capital. When uncertain of what to do next, social proof kicks in to see what others are doing, or have done.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Networking no longer is primarily a face-to-face serial activity. Early customer feedback will position your solution, and help you make pivots before critical time and money are lost. The cost of social media done well is low. Using new tools for recruiting key players and advisors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The same is true for people who may approach you at networking events or industry conferences. If you receive an email requesting details on your plan from someone you don’t know, you should respond with a CDA, as well as begin a more serious cross-check with reliable sources. Build trust first. Discussions with potential strategic partners.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Don’t be afraid of turning on the power of your network. But keep in mind, it is important to reach out to the right network. The post The Power Of The Network appeared first on Young Upstarts. After all, you miss all the shots you don’t take.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Of course, previous successes provide more direct evidence of a network of the right people. My advice is to start your networking early with potential investors, to establish a relationship before they see you as an entrepreneur asking for money. Exudes integrity, humility, and stability.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 22, 2022

Actively broaden your business network to new domains. Take the initiative to meet new leaders in your domain and related ones, at business conferences and networking events. Soon they find themselves more confident in building and leading a team in their own business or career.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

While these investors, and early customers, will always argue that they found you, I’m convinced that there is no substitute for aggressive networking on your part. Here is my list of key drivers that I find critical to thriving in big businesses, as well as startups: Networking to build and maintain key relationships.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

The value is tied to infrastructure outside your control, such as a pervasive network of fuel stations, trained service facilities, and new government regulations. Many great technology solutions, like hydrogen engines for cars, look great on paper, but are extremely difficult to make a business.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The secret to building your network is to incorporate it into your business plan. The post 8 Tips On Building Your Network appeared first on Young Upstarts. Here's how to meet others in your industry and take advantage of the doors that open to new opportunities along the way.

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TechEmpower

JULY 24, 2023

Social Integration/Viral Outreach Is your application tied into any social networks? Is it limited to login and Like buttons, or are you building a presence within the social networks themselves? How much member profile information do you need before allowing a user to register? How tight is that integration? Commenting?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 9, 2023

Many business owners and professionals I know claim they are too busy in their jobs and not interested in taking part in any networking events. In addition, relationships found through networking can make your life a lot more satisfying as well as more productive. Resist airing negative concerns during networking.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 26, 2023

People need to build (and rebuild) their networks over time, for example when they decide to set up their own business or intend to seek out directorships once they've made it to senior executive level. The post Networking To Plug Entrepreneurs’ Skills Gaps appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Steve Blank

JANUARY 5, 2023

” Team 2: Networks. Unlike any other class I have taken at Stanford, this class allowed me to take action on our problem about networks, censorship and the lack of free flow of information in authoritarian regimes, and gave me the chance to meet and learn from a multitude of experts on the topic.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Through networking with other entrepreneurs, you should find one or more to visit that have relationships with this investor. If your investor is unknown, or peers offer no positive attributes, take it as a red flag. A sample of three views is adequate. Personally visit another startup funded by this investor.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 7, 2022

Building a network is about the quality of connections and not a numbers game. The post 5 Things To Keep In Mind About Networking — And No, It’s Not A Numbers Game appeared first on Young Upstarts. It’s about the amount of time you spend with your colleagues.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 23, 2022

In today’s marketplace, junior staffers are often the most intimately connected to the market, technology, and the customer network. This is the platitude of an obsolete corporate culture where you had to “pay your dues” in menial jobs before adding creativity or making decisions. Employees will lose focus on their work.”

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

40% of our deals are done in Los Angeles but 100% of our deals leverage the LA networks we have built for 25 years. We have a team of 7 in San Francisco (a counter bet on our belief that the Bay Area is an amazing place.) We do deals in NYC, Paris, Seattle, Austin, San Francisco, London?—?but

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Some pundits argue that the E-Myth principle is now outdated, due to the instant access to information via the Internet, pervasive networking via social media, and courses on entrepreneurship at all levels of education. Hence most fail. Perhaps an innate business savvy is no longer a requirement for starting a successful business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 16, 2022

For you, this means providing a positive team culture, being a role model for good communication, and creating a support network of colleagues. Every person requires some level of positive human interaction with co-workers and others to be satisfied and productive. This translates to better motivation, productivity, and collaboration.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 10, 2023

You have to do a lot of networking to create your list and build your network. I networked nonstop and ran a full targeting campaign for multiple companies to get to their CEOs. Find a way to meet and captivate them with a story of what you did, and how your skills can transfer this to industry and add value to their company.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Push marketing doesn’t work well today, in the age of interactive networking and peer reviews. Entrepreneurs need to actively listen to customers, investors, and other constituents, just like sales people need to listen before they talk. People buy from people and companies they like.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Those of you who viewed the movie The Social Network , saw an example of new entrepreneurs dealing with conflict poorly, almost leading to the demise of Facebook. Master conflict – engage dissidents, and avoid needless power struggles. Some entrepreneurs go to great lengths to avoid interpersonal friction, or engage the wrong way.

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Steve Blank

MAY 19, 2021

Connectors – who will help teams rapidly grow their networks to gain new insights from unique partners not yet discovered. Advisors – who will provide alternative viewpoints that will enable teams to see clearer pathways through bureaucracies.

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