David Teten

JULY 12, 2013

Are you trying to build buzz, but don’t have the cash to launch a full-fledged PR campaign? I emphasize that the best PR you can build is through satisfied customers with high Net Promoter scores. In other words, you should focus first on a great product/service, and only after you’ve achieved that worry about PR.

PR 114

PR Public Relations Startup Technical Review 114

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 1, 2010

“The overwhelming majority of VCs I’ve worked with get up in the morning and think about how they’re going to help their portfolio companies that day.&#. It’s the kind of thing you’d give to your PR company if you could afford one. That’s it. Most VC’s want to help. Most don’t immediately know how.

Software Review 301

Software Review Early Stage Agile Partner 301

David Teten

JULY 12, 2012

For startup companies trying to build buzz around their brand, but without the capital to launch a full-fledged PR campaign, there are a lot of ways to hack the PR game. To begin with, the best PR you can build is through satisfied customers with high Net Promoter scores. Reach out to websites that profile entrepreneurs.

PR 122

PR Venture Capital Technical Review Startup 122

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 23, 2011

One of the most frequent questions entrepreneurs ask about when they raise a little bit of money or are getting close to launching their first product is whether they should hire a PR firm. PR is a process, not an event - For starters let me say that you shouldn’t do PR around milestones. There is one carve out.

PR 349

PR Startup Hiring Social Network 349

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 27, 2011

Because market is such a broad topic, I’m restricting these lessons to PR marketing (as opposed SEO, SEM, product marketing, etc.). And these ideas have ways of seeping into board discussions with portfolio companies as in, “have you ever thought about trying A, B or C?&#

Early Stage 380

Early Stage Stealth Marketing Startup 380

View from Seed

JANUARY 24, 2018

When we create new platform initiatives, our team tries to think about how we can be the most impactful with our portfolio companies. Today, we’re thrilled to announce a new program that we hope will help our portfolio companies with two of these bullets. Building a great product. We want to talk to you!

Operations 176

Operations Cofounder Technical Review Angel Investor 176

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 22, 2024

However, regardless of the amount of money raised, corporate hype, pr spin, press releases, public offerings, no company is remotely close to having a quantum computer or even being close to run any commercial application substantively faster than on a classical computer. FOMO – Fear Of Missing Out. Quantum is a hot topic. It’s confusing.

Technical Review 267

Technical Review Illinois Algorithm Software Review 267

VC Cafe

JANUARY 12, 2022

While Metaverse rose to fame initially due to Facebook’s name change into ‘Meta’ to express their ambition to become a Metaverse company within 5 years (and perhaps deflect some of the negative PR), there are now many large companies, startups and brands working on their metaverse strategy. We’ve made several investments in this space.

Technical Review 217

Technical Review Israel Non-Compete IP 217

VC Adventure

JUNE 14, 2022

Indeed, many firms even institutionalize the practice of providing help to portfolio companies through extensive platforms that may include PR, talent, marketing, technical, and other help (sometimes offered for free, sometimes offered ads a pay-for-service, but often at below-market rates for those services).

Technical Review 150

Technical Review Due Diligence Portfolio Venture Capital 150

Version One Ventures

MARCH 3, 2021

Over the past eight months, many companies in the Version One portfolio have released funding announcements including Uniswap , Jam , SilviaTerra , Patch , Premadonna , Cap Hill Brands , Opyn and Cape Privacy. For example, one of our portfolio companies delayed their announcement due to the inauguration. Founder’s announcement.

Social Media 147

Social Media Technical Review Term Sheet PR 147

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 26, 2014

Yesterday I wrote a post about The Silent Benefits of PR in which I pointed out that most young companies I encounter don’t fully grasp the benefits of PR because they are less measurable than product milestones or customer acquisition analyses (like CAC/LTV). When to start PR?

PR 319

PR Venture Capital Hiring Seed Capital 319

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2024

In fact, according to PR Newswire, 53% of homeowners in the United States have had their siding replaced at some point. Utilize a mix of traditional and digital marketing techniques, such as: Website and SEO : Create a professional website showcasing your services, portfolio, and customer testimonials.

Software Review 158

Software Review United States Social Media Advertising 158

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 4, 2011

One of the things I discuss the most with the portfolio companies I’m involved with is that “you manage what you measure.”. Usually you have a catch-all bucket for “direct” or similar that often came through PR or word-of-mouth. You Manage What you Measure. If so, make sure you can track which leads come from this.

Metrics 346

Metrics Startup Acquisition SEM 346

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 18, 2015

There’s too much PR and too many tech blogs and too many newsletters and aggregators and Twitter summarizers to even try to catch everything that’s going on and equally there’s so much noise that it becomes harder to be heard. .” I can’t do every deal. I can’t add value in each situation.

Software Review 150

Software Review Turkey Portfolio Syndication 150

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 10, 2011

Azione PR is a Los Angeles, California-based boutique public relations firm started by two enterprising and dynamic young women who despite their young ages already possess more than twenty years of experience in public relations and marketing in total. “It’s PR, not the ER, as they say.&#.

PR 246

PR Public Relations Los Angeles Vertical 246

crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2013

50 Beautifully Simple Portfolio Websites For Your Inspiration – crowdspring.co/18GaqJP. 50 Beautifully Simple Portfolio Websites For Your Inspiration – crowdspring.co/18GaqJP. What Obamacare Means For The Self-Employed, The Startup Worker, The Freelancer | Fast Company – crowdspring.co/18L4PBZ.

Social Media 100

Social Media Small Business Design Media 100

crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 17, 2013

Startup PR Tip: To Get Press, Don’t Pitch Your Product – [link]. Startup PR Tip: To Get Press, Don’t Pitch Your Product – [link]. 15 Beautiful and Awesome Examples of Portfolio Designs | Silky Designs – [link]. 4 Ways to Get Customers to Open Your Emails | Entrepreneur – [link].

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2015

I need to give credit for the topic to PR Malloy who Tweeted me this question. I must admit I discuss this very frequently with portfolio companies but hadn’t thought to write about it. PR Malloy (@diddly_do_indy) June 13, 2015. ” Here’s what I mean.

PR 150

PR Early Stage Software Naming 150

crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 15, 2013

Did Google just kill PR agencies? Google Did Not Just Kill PR Agencies – [link]. 34 Fresh Portfolio Websites Inspiration | CSS Matter – [link]. The Sales Rule Most Entrepreneurs Break – [link]. Digital Marketers on Twitter: What They Share, Whom They Retweet | MarketingProfs – [link].

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 13, 2012

PR people continue to struggle with social media – [link]. 65 Fresh and Creative Portfolio Website Designs for Inspiration – [link]. The Economic Clout of Women-Owned Small Businesses – [link]. Can Brands Market on Facebook Without Actually Spending Money on Advertising? – [link]. Less marketing douchebaggery.

Social Media 95

Social Media Small Business Design Media 95

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

10 Portfolio Websites that Will Make You Say Wow | 1stwebdesigner – crowdspring.co/1fdEoaA. 10 Portfolio Websites that Will Make You Say Wow | 1stwebdesigner – crowdspring.co/1fdEoaA. DIY: How to Design an Indie Book Cover – crowdspring.co/1fHFLPg. 25 Free Illustrative Vector Icons – crowdspring.co/1fn1PPC.

Social Media 95

Social Media Small Business Design Media 95

Transformify

APRIL 19, 2018

Personal portfolio. On top of that, you have complete freedom on the style of your portfolio. Make sure you have a personal domain and a professionally-looking portfolio. Most importantly, you need to curate what you show in your portfolio. You need a personal website to show a curated version of your work.

Reputation 66

Reputation Software Open Source Portfolio 66

crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

How To Build A World-Class Design Portfolio | Co.Design – crowdspring.co/1uDPSu7. How to Effectively Communicate With Different Brain Types – crowdspring.co/1riIUvZ. 9 Twitter Chats on Marketing | Heroic Search – crowdspring.co/XuWOyO. Kevin Spacey’s Top 3 Tips For Better Storytelling (in marketing) – crowdspring.co/1mlpPJt.

Social Media 91

Social Media Small Business Design Media 91

crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 9, 2014

23 Inspiringly Beautiful Portfolio Designs – crowdspring.co/1mVP03W. 23 Inspiringly Beautiful Portfolio Designs – crowdspring.co/1mVP03W. Why the social networks are falling apart | Computerworld by Mike Elgan – crowdspring.co/1mAjDIB. 20 Educational Print-Ready Design Tutorials to Become a Pro – crowdspring.co/1j0NVp8.

Social Media 93

Social Media Small Business Design Media 93

crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 28, 2014

11 Beautiful Portfolios to Keep you Inspired – crowdspring.co/1giHY5m. Wonderful Water – 25 Great Logo Designs – crowdspring.co/1giHkF1. 40 Useful Tutorials And Articles For Web Developers – crowdspring.co/1guOrW3. 21 examples of user experience innovation in ecommerce | Econsultancy – crowdspring.co/1gyOnZP.

Social Media 95

Social Media Small Business Design Media 95

crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2014

7 Rules of Perfect Portfolio Websites – crowdspring.co/YTR0jA. Web Design Trend Showcase: Splash Screen Revival – crowdspring.co/1pttgcA. 5 Useful Tutorials for Web Designers | Top Design Magazine – crowdspring.co/1mVbaEI. Front End Style Guides Generators – crowdspring.co/1vAKDx7. 1stwebdesigner – crowdspring.co/1vdfq1y.

Social Media 97

Social Media Small Business Design Media 97

Gust

JANUARY 4, 2012

How much is it worth investing in cultivating and enforcing an IP portfolio ? Later stage companies have some additional concerns: What favorable impact could IP have for PR, marketing and investor relations purposes, or as an attraction to potential acquirors? Designing and producing marketing and PR materials (copyright, trademark).

Intellectual Property 143

Intellectual Property IP Startup United States 143

crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 25, 2013

PR Nudges Its Way to the Content Table | by Josh Sternberg – [link]. 40 Portfolio Websites Featuring Beautiful Nature | iBrandStudio – [link]. Yes — GigaOM – [link]. 7 Ways to Guarantee Instant Customer Happiness – [link]. Interview: Rand Fishkin CEO of Moz on Lean Marketing – [link].

Social Media 92

Social Media Small Business Design Media 92

crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 23, 2014

21 free tools for perfecting your portfolio | Webdesigner Depot – crowdspring.co/1lDrOSB. Designing for a platform | by @chadengle – crowdspring.co/1jB1Ovq. HTML, CSS, PSD and More: 23 Free Design Resources from May 2014 | noupe – crowdspring.co/1lDrTpe. 10 Code Playgrounds for Developers – crowdspring.co/1jB2aSC.

Social Media 93

Social Media Small Business Design Media 93

David Teten

JULY 12, 2013

Are you trying to build buzz, but don’t have the cash to launch a full-fledged PR campaign? I emphasize that the best PR you can build is through satisfied customers with high Net Promoter scores. In other words, you should focus first on a great product/service, and only after you’ve achieved that worry about PR.

PR 60

PR Public Relations Startup Technical Review 60

crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 16, 2014

How To Use Portfolio Theory At Your Startup | by Chris Yeh – crowdspring.co/1jkfmFu. (And The “Problem” With The S+M=ACV Axiom) | saastr – crowdspring.co/1nEMgpF. The Anatomy of the Perfect Technical Interview from a Former Amazon VP – crowdspring.co/Rswumt.

Social Media 92

Social Media Small Business Design Media 92

crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

30 Best Portfolio Websites in Red Color | iBrandStudio – crowdspring.co/14azoiL. Responsive One Page Website Designs | Graphic Design Junction – crowdspring.co/164Ot8V. 55 Fresh Examples Of Creative Single Page Website Designs | InstantShift – crowdspring.co/18Deyfx.

Social Media 93

Social Media Small Business Design Media 93

crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2014

7 Rules of Perfect Portfolio Websites – crowdspring.co/1ytzvGO. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Logos Are Ingeniously Redesigned for Breast Cancer Awareness | Adweek – crowdspring.co/1wT42cK. 20 Fresh Flat UI Designs Free to Download – crowdspring.co/1ytyjTY. 32 Examples of Clean Flat Web Design Mockups – crowdspring.co/1vxQsuj.

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

Up and Running

JANUARY 8, 2018

But there are some roles that are easier to outsource than others, such as: Web development/maintenance. Graphic design. Social media. Accounting. PR. Writing/content. Even something as simple as email can be a good task to outsource. Ask for work samples.

Entrepreneur 177

Entrepreneur Algorithm Hiring Web Development 177

crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

A Guide to Designing a Portfolio Website - crowdspring.co/HarwpQ. Ever – crowdspring.co/1bjsecN. 20 Tumblr Blogs For Inspiration - crowdspring.co/1auNagO. What is Swiss Style Typography? 1stwebdesigner - crowdspring.co/1bPbmvs. Square, Airbnb and why experience really is design | GigaOM - crowdspring.co/1bWhIcy.

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 3, 2013

80 Inspirational Design Portfolios to Bump Up Your Creativity – [link]. Creative Advertising Campaigns | web3mantra – [link]. 25 Fresh Vector and Illustrator Tutorials | Graphic Design Junction – [link]. 50 New High-Quality Free Fonts for Designers | InstantShift – [link].

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

David Teten

MARCH 24, 2014

The firm hires a lot of PhDs to do research and come out with a wonder drug, and then markets it widely with tons of PR. They regularly find they have years where they would have had better returns by not changing their portfolio at all. They recognize that this portion of their portfolio is meeting that irrational need.

Software Review 114

Software Review Due Diligence Venture Capital Portfolio 114