Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 30, 2023

For example, most people believe that Bill Gates started with a simple purchase of a base operating system leading to MS-DOS and Microsoft, but Mars points out that Bill spent thousands of hours in some computer rooms working on software day and night. Your time is precious, so don’t waste a minute of it on useless activities or dreaming.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 25, 2023

New digital technologies, business models, and regulatory rulings are forcing all of us to think outside of our silos and rethink what it means to operate effectively. In many cases, I see leaders lulled into a false sense of complacency by adequate short-term returns, and the pressures of daily operations.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Joe Felter , Raj Shah and I designed a class to examine the new military systems, operational concepts and doctrines that will emerge from 21st century technologies – Space, Cyber, AI & Machine Learning and Autonomy. We need a separate command for the same reason that we need cyber or special operations as a separate command.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

By nurturing these relationships, brokers secure repeat business and build a reputation as reliable partners in logistics. Brokers must remain up-to-date on these regulations, which cover areas such as licensing, insurance, and operational compliance. Fines and harm to one’s professional reputation may follow noncompliance.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

The rise of electric and hybrid vehicles addresses these issues, reducing operating costs and appealing to those who value sustainability. Nevertheless, the long-term savings due to reduced fuel and operational expenses can provide a compelling argument for investment.

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View from Seed

APRIL 6, 2021

You have 4-6 years of professional experience as a technology operator, founder, or investor in New York. You will spend the rest of your time working alongside the partners throughout the investment process – analyzing investment opportunities, assisting in market research and diligence, and post-investment portfolio support.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2021

There you can connect with thousands of potential executives and partners, or find a planned meetup in a city near you. Craft an operational plan and make it work. They need an operational CEO who knows the market and the marketing game. Also, trusted advisors and experienced investors should be polled for good candidates.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 24, 2018

VC Partnerships Start by understanding how many partners are at the firm you are approaching. It’s pretty easy since nearly every VC lists its partners on the website. Some firms are trickier since they artificially call everybody “partner” but they’re not all “investment partners.” How many partners are there?

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Steve Blank

JANUARY 17, 2023

Their financial models are based on membership fees that grant access to a shared coworking space, resources, and access to other founders and operational expertise. Venture studios create startups by incubating their own ideas or ideas from their partners. Carlos stirred his coffee. Why Would an Entrepreneur Join a Venture Studio?

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Third-party risk management is the discipline of managing risks like these to prevent, or at least mitigate, any potential damage to your operation. A strong third-party risk management strategy will increase transparency, streamline operations, and cut costs. Ins and Outs of Third-Party Risk Management.

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

In class six we discussed unmanned systems and autonomy and how the advent of these weapons will change operational concepts and the face of war. and its partners to mitigate that threat? Our guest speaker was General John Raymond , Chief of Space Operations. He is the first Chief of Space Operations, U.S. Space Force.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Use Contracts to Your Advantage Whether you’re hiring employees, working with vendors, or entering into agreements with partners, contracts are essential. For instance, non-disclosure agreements ( NDAs ) can protect confidential business information, and service agreements can clarify terms of service with clients or partners.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Get support from credible industry groups and partners. Minimize permanent hiring and customized operational facilities. In this age of the gig-economy, you can more quickly hire and manage freelancers, contract workers, and contract operations. Focus on a solution that is scalable world-wide.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 17, 2020

Let’s take a hard look at the key potential weaknesses of a visionary, and the value of an execution-oriented partner, which the authors call an integrator : Staying focused and following through. Balance here comes again from the operational expert, who is very good at leading, managing, and holding people accountable.

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View from Seed

JULY 6, 2020

You have 4-6 years of professional experience as a technology operator, founder, or investor in New York. You will spend the rest of your time working alongside the partners throughout the investment process – analyzing investment opportunities, assisting in market research and diligence, and post-investment portfolio support. .

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 19, 2025

Many struggle to establish their online presence effectively while managing day-to-day operations. ” Many small-business owners hesitated to embrace digital marketing before partnering with the agency. A Rhode Island-based general contractor had zero internet presence before partnering with the agency. Hibu, a U.S.-based

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2023

The next default of waiting until later is equally bad, since partners who bow out early will still expect an equal share of that first billion you make later. Cofounders only able to work part-time, with responsibility and major income sources elsewhere, don’t carry the same risk as others with more operational responsibility.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Reverse due diligence on the investor is a comparable process whereby the entrepreneur seeks to validate the track record, operating style, and motivation of every potential partner. Know your partner well before you get married. Marty Zwilling

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2025

All of these tools can streamline tbe operations of your business and free up time for more strategic tasks. Always be on the lookout for partners whose business compliment your own. Make sure that your implementing modern solutions such as customer relationship management systems. It can also open the doors to new markets for you.

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View from Seed

APRIL 14, 2020

But the risk to founders is that these investors may not be very committed partners and might quickly disengage if things go sideways. They will be diligent, but move purposefully and relatively quickly compares to firms that are operating under the Fear Of Looking Dumb. Business Models and Sectors.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Documentation is the backbone for organized, efficient, and successful operational processes. Clear, effective business documentation creates clarity in the minds of employees, stakeholders, and external partners and eventually builds trust for seamless operation.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 8, 2021

Although the class was run completely online, and even though they were suffering from Zoom fatigue, the 10 teams of 42 students collectively interviewed 1,142 beneficiaries, stakeholders, requirements writers, program managers, industry partners, etc. Team Neurosmart – Optimizing Performance of Special Operators. Stay tuned.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2020

Reverse due diligence on the investor is a comparable process whereby the entrepreneur seeks to validate the track record, operating style, and motivation of every potential partner. Know your partner well before you get married. Marty Zwilling.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 24, 2020

In 2006, Rustam Gilfanov, together with his partners, opened an international outsourcing IT company in Kyiv. A few years ago, Mr. Gilfanov moved away from operational duties in an IT company to focus on international investment in the field of financial technology, gaming and video streaming.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2020

Connect operations today with long-term goals. Overtly connect every operational problem to your strategy, rather than putting strategy on a different plane and making it only an annual event. Explore partners and M&A to solidify your strategy.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 24, 2024

Partnering with reliable fulfillment services can significantly impact your bottom line by ensuring fast and reliable shipping. You can explore Amazon ecommerce fulfillment services to improve customer satisfaction and streamline operations. Taking these steps helps manage expenses from all angles of the fulfillment process.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 29, 2023

The integration of technology into various aspects of business operations has become essential for organizations to remain competitive, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and drive innovation.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2024

These intervals typically vary based on usage hours, operating conditions, and the type of machinery. Log Usage Hours: Keep a detailed record of machine operating hours to track when maintenance is due. Train Operators on Best Practices Even the most well-maintained machinery can be compromised by improper use.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

He gives a wealth of practical advice on building a successful technical startup, including some specifics that I like on what constitutes a dream team of partners: The technical guru. The operations superstar. The rest can come from early hires (with stock options to assure commitment), equity investors, or even strategic partners.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

He gives a wealth of practical advice on building a successful technical startup, including some specifics that I like on what constitutes a dream team of partners: The technical guru. The operations superstar. The rest can come from early hires (with stock options to assure commitment), equity investors, or even strategic partners.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 26, 2023

Often products that introduce disruptive new technologies, such as electric vehicles or healthcare solutions, are dependent on supportive infrastructures, operational regulations, or insurance approvals before benefits can be realized. This may require you selling exclusivity, doing channel development, or alliances with new partners.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

Optimize Facility Operations Efficient facility operations are crucial for a successful self-storage business, directly influencing customer satisfaction and profitability. Leveraging data analytics provides operators with valuable insights into customer behavior, demand patterns, and occupancy rates.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2024

Evaluate your current operations, financial stability, and product demand. It ensures that your business can handle the complexities of exporting without compromising domestic operations. Knowing the shipping requirements and regulations of different countries ensures smooth operations.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 9, 2025

It provides an avenue to leverage expert SEO expertise without the associated cost and complexity of in-house operations. Providing SEO services through a trusted white label partner builds client trust and retention. Those who tap into such services can expect a multitude of benefits, which we will delve into throughout this article.

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Industry-specific domain experience becomes critical when identifying operational pain points ripe for transformation. This outside work provides a valuable source of revenue able to be used to fund operations. This provides both valuable experience and an understanding of the operational issues within each sector.

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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. Today’s environment requires separate systems for innovation and execution that operate with parallel and sometimes overlapping processes. Enterprise Innovation for the 21st Century.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Since employees have been working remotely, organizations have seen a significant increase in productivity and communication, making employers more open toward hiring or partnering with people that are located throughout the US and all over the world. It’s a win-win. Cost Savings.

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