Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 14, 2022

Make your company visible, reachable and responsive through social networks. Market your solution and user benefits, not the mysterious technology behind it. Young people naively enter their pictures and personal data for fun on social networking sites, ignoring constant feedback from the media that these are bad practices.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Of course it helps to have innovative technologies before you start building a business. If you have been working alone, perfecting your idea, with no new business track record, your best strategy is to license the technology to a company or team with real business startup experience. Commercialization requires infrastructure.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2022

You can have the best technology, but if customers don’t know you exist, or they don’t know how your technology solves a real problem for them, your startup will fail. Yet I see many technology entrepreneurs that focus on the basics of marketing too little and too late. Don’t waste your time networking with strangers.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2025

You should get involved in a waste management industry network so that you can find out the latest when it comes to disposing of your waste properly. Leverage Technology for Growth Technology is a powerful tool for driving efficiency and innovation. You should also get enterprise resource management software as well.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 12, 2020

While you might think your new venture is too small fry to attract cybercriminals, your network vulnerabilities and lack of cybersecurity knowledge could make your business an easy target. Eye-tracking technology can, however, keep track of the business-critical data to determine if a file can be downloaded or shared with others.

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View from Seed

JULY 6, 2020

You are a native of NYC tech with a strong network. You have 4-6 years of professional experience as a technology operator, founder, or investor in New York. You know the ecosystem and have a network that is additive to the rest of the team. . Who Are We Looking For.

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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. On the other hand, if you are into solar technologies, there is probably an advantage to being in Arizona or a similar location.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 14, 2021

As a logical and data-driven business advisor, I have long focused on facts, technology, and quantifiable pain in guiding entrepreneurs. 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.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 22, 2023

Even here, Elon Musk faced this issue with Tesla, needing a support ecosystem as well as new technology. Indeed these principles are good for all startups Connect ideas and networks from around the world. Build for sustainability and resilience, as well as growth.

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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. These days, with markets and technology changing so rapidly, it’s impossible to verify an innovation before taking it to market. Solution innovations need to be perfected before going to market.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 6, 2020

To stay competitive in our digital world, small and medium-sized businesses need to be equipped with and proficient in the latest technologies. In his new book, “Tech Debt 2.0 : How to Future Proof Your Small Business and Improve Your Tech Bottom Line” , senior global business and technology executive Michael C. Tech Debt 2.0

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In March 2022 I wrote a description of the Quantum Technology Ecosystem. Just as a reminder, Quantum technologies are used in three very different and distinct markets: Quantum Computing , Quantum Communications and Quantum Sensing and Metrology. have different error rates and causes of errors unique to the underlying technology.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Additionally, research has revealed that the average age of the founders of technology companies in the United States is a surprisingly high 39 - with twice as many over age 50 as under age 25. Social networking penetration by Boomers is now catching up with the other age groups, reaching nearly 90 percent across the board. In the U.S.,

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2020

Even here, Elon Musk faced this issue with Tesla, needing a support ecosystem as well as new technology. Indeed these principles are good for all startups Connect ideas and networks from around the world. Build for sustainability and resilience, as well as growth.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Innovation in the mobile space to reduce consumer costs When spending time abroad, making calls and accessing data largely used to mean one of two things: buying a local SIM card, or stumping up for roaming charges to access minutes through one’s home network provider. The former solution isnt ideal for a number of reasons.

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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

JANUARY 7, 2019

Additionally, Kauffman research has revealed that the average age of the founders of technology companies in the United States is a surprisingly high 39 - with twice as many over age 50 as under age 25. Social networking penetration by Boomers has now caught up with the other age groups, reaching about 80% across the board.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2022

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. High-technology product startups, without customers, don’t make a business. In today’s social networks, the social economy is defined by how people earn and spend social capital.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Many of the entrepreneurs I advise or invest with spend considerable time on the Internet, keeping up with technology, customers, and competitors, but very few feel the need for an early personal presence. Invest your time in networking online, as well as offline. Every future entrepreneur should start by networking.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Years ago, it cost a million dollars for a new e-commerce site, one that you can now create for almost nothing with current tools and technology. Networking no longer is primarily a face-to-face serial activity. Building a minimum viable product, with customer validation. Incorporating a business entity early through online services.

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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. In today’s world of rapid innovation and new technologies, any individual or company should be hesitant to sign an agreement that limits their activities for 10 years or more. Build trust first. Discussions with potential strategic partners.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

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. 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.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2024

This is especially true for businesses that rely heavily on technology and outsourced services, such as those utilizing Managed Service Providers (MSPs). MSPs provide an array of IT services, from network management and cybersecurity to system maintenance, but their efficiency and effectiveness rely heavily on quality documentation.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 13, 2020

Of course, previous successes provide more direct evidence of a network of the right people. Since your product or technology may still be in the early stages of development, the investor in actually investing in you, and your previous achievements, as much as your current startup. Exudes integrity, humility, and stability.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 22, 2022

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. Currently this is a nascent commercial technology in search of a future viable market.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 25, 2020

The Google team stayed tight as they developed the technology, first working out of Larry Page’s dorm room at Stanford, then a garage. 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.

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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. This article explores the essential practices and technologies that can help keep company data safe in a connected world.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 29, 2022

These authors speak from their own wealth of experience in creating and growing technology startups, marketing, and fundraising. Book smarts represent your current depth of understanding of technology and business concepts. Status: network, connections, and personal brand. Intelligence and insight: book and street smarts.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 8, 2021

Project Agrippa , for example, piloted a new “ Hacking for Strategy ” initiative inspired by their experience in Stanford’s “ Technology, Innovation and Modern War ” class that Raj Shah, Joe Felter and I taught last fall. Steve Weinstein , 30-year veteran of Silicon Valley technology companies and Hollywood media companies.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 3, 2024

Photo by CoWomen from Pexels This guide explores practical strategies for managing time and energy effectively and emphasizes the importance of mental health, physical wellness, and building a supportive network. Network with fellow entrepreneurs, join support groups or seek mentorship. Tap into it.

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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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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Of course, previous successes provide more direct evidence of a network of the right people. Since your product or technology may still be in the early stages of development, the investor in actually investing in you, and your previous achievements, as much as your current startup. Exudes integrity, humility, and stability.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 15, 2020

Young entrepreneurs often are so excited by new technology or their latest invention that they forget to translate it into a value proposition that their customers or potential investors can understand and relate to. Often new technologies are seen by senior decision makers as new opportunities for litigation and hackers.

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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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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

So we stayed close to our investment themes of: healthcare, fintech, computer vision, marketing technologies, video game infrastructure, sustainability and applied biology and we have partners that lead each practice area. 40% of our deals are done in Los Angeles but 100% of our deals leverage the LA networks we have built for 25 years.

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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

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Young high-tech startups are at constant risk of forgetting that they actually need to sell the wonderful technology they invented. In the midst of high-tech development, funding, and selling, someone has to keep the office network running, get processes documented, and manage to keep everyone happy and busy. The sales professional.

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