VC Cafe

MARCH 31, 2025

So I thought it’s a good time to share the video where lists are the key learnings from YC on how to start a technical startup: Start with a strong technical co-founding team: You need two to four co-founders with at least 50% engineering background. Regularly review your monthly spending to identify areas for reduction.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

I’m inspired by the enthusiasm of the young, emerging startup ecosystem that is here. Seattle should be the envy of any non Silicon Valley tech community in the country. It really wouldn’t take much to turn a great technology ecosystem into a truly electric one. I’m looking to turn dots into lines over time.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 11, 2014

There’s an article making the rounds in tech circles titled “ Growth Hacking is Bull ” written by Muhammad Saleem. The father of “Growth Hacking” appears to be Sean Ellis who wrote this widely read post, “ Find a Growth Hacker for your Startup. I’d strongly encourage you to read it.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 31, 2010

In the first part of this post I talked about how sales in a startup is often evangelical , requires as consultative sale and needs constant adjustments based on customer feedback. I know all of this, like most everything I learned about startups, from making mistakes at my first company. A’s, B’s & C’s.

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Hunter Walker

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Over the last few years he’s been a diligent company-builder, brand steward, and community leader. I was working at a venture-backed apparel startup for 4 years and saw the power of building digitally-native brands through Facebook and Instagram (TikTok was still nascent). Here are Five Questions with Sandro.

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mashable.com

OCTOBER 11, 2011

10 Essential PR Tips for Startups. Erica Swallow is a technology and lifestyle writer. Sign up for her course on “ PR for Startups ” to learn more about getting media coverage for your fledgling business. Read on for my startup tips. A few common ideas include: The startup’s launch.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 22, 2011

After 10 minutes I felt like we were old buddies because we had both been through the trenches of startup tech land and had had similar experiences. He was recounting one of his higher profile startups to me. When Dave McClure announced “500 Startups” even I chuckled.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 4, 2011

It’s a very important concept for me because in a startup you are constantly under pressure and have way too many distractions. Commitment & urgency are key drivers of success in startup businesses. I was recently talking with a startup company who wanted me to try their product. You already know it from your personal lives.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 3, 2012

Most tech CEOs tend to understand the power of Twitter, and as such, this is the most popular category. Legendary tech entrepreneurs, startup celebrities, and even the creators of Twitter itself are on the service. plibin : Find out what Evernote CEO Phil Libin has to say about startups, tech, and of course, taking notes.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2010

We’re here for Greycroft’s CEO Summit – a gathering of the CEO’s of their portfolio companies with guest speakers covering topics including how to build your team, PR, customer development, etc. The Greycroft event was a 10 out of 10 so I’ve diligently taken notes. We learned this weekend that it was named after his East Hampton home.

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Startup Lessons Learned

APRIL 29, 2013

This post was written by Sarah Milstein, co-host of The Lean Startup Conference. We’re looking for speakers for the 2013 Lean Startup Conference. If you’re a Lean Startup veteran, feel free to skim the beginning, as this is mostly stuff you already know. Last week, we announced that our short application form was live.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

Most technology startups seem to be funded by product people or business people. My first startup was no different. These days there are even startups like SalesCrunch to make this easier for all of us. This is why I tell startups that most seasoned sales execs aren’t right for startups.

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View from Seed

JANUARY 27, 2021

You are a “digital native” with a strong interest in new technology and have hands-on proficiency with many online tools for managing social media interactions, event production, and project management. You are actively engaged in the NYC or Boston tech ecosystem. Supporting other external PR and media relations for the firm.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 9, 2009

If these sound like reasonable answers to you, and you are in a startup/small company, update your resume. Most startups put together a corporate mission statement because the CEO remembered seeing one at their last job, or the investors said they needed one. What I was actually hearing was a failure of management.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Most of the Internet startup consulting firms went bankrupt. Investment in training, adherence to process, global knowledge sharing systems, quality control / partner reviews and campus recruitment programs that attracted the right talent. Avoid the latest fads, trends or PR announcements. Who can keep up with all this stuff?

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 26, 2024

Financial public relations (PR) has moved past conventional techniques in today’s fast-paced digital environment, adopting new platforms to increase its influence and reach. In order to remain competitive and relevant, companies in the financial industry need to use digital platforms for their financial PR campaigns.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

You and your blockchain startup staff come up with a brilliant plan to organize and hold a contest on Valentine’s Day. That is what happened to Waltonchain when an overzealous staff member took to the blockchain startup Twitter channel to announce their surprise win. The importance of PR in blockchain circles extends further.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 25, 2011

First off, I couldn't actually afford to go anywhere on a startup salary. The issue was that for the last two weeks in August, there were no VCs around to pitch, no distribution partners to meet with for biz dev deals, and seemingly no one else around actually working for me, the non-technical co-founder to push ahead toward milestones.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2014

If you’re a technology startup you need to excel at product, of course. While many tech startups do this intuitively (say, SnapChat thinking it would be much better if our photos out partying disappeared) it still happens. Startup Advice' It’s worth a quick read. My argument is pretty simple.

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 7, 2021

The entrepreneurs can reduce their operational costs significantly – by utilizing advanced technologies like autonomous vehicles, drones, and robots for courier delivery. Rigorously testing the final version of the solution to eliminate technical bugs and glitches. . What is the tech stack for Uber for courier app development?

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 2, 2018

There are numerous young people who have invented unique technology or successful app before even reaching their twenties. Being technologically savvy, but realistic at the same time, iGen demonstrates increased interest in entrepreneurship than previous generations. 6. Advertising and PR. Virtual assistant. Inventions.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2011

Responses ranged from, “hey, they’re in a HUGE market&# to “it is an amazing company and their technology rocks.&# It’s like people arguing that there’s a beautiful beach house in 2006 that represents great long-term value due to scarcity of similar property. But everything has intrinsic value.

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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.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 17, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Small Business and Startups: Prepare For the Worst – [link]. Martin – Harvard Business Review – [link]. The Manual-First Startup – [link].

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 1, 2011

You need to be great at something: technology back-end, front-end design, usability, sales, marketing, quantitative analysis, leadership –> whatever. But if you’re not uber talented there is always a “Justin Bieber of technology&# waiting to kick your ass. To be a great entrepreneur you really do need talent.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 23, 2019

Our startup, TempaGoGo , a comparison website for temporary agency recruitment, won 3 awards within 6 months, including the Innovator of the Year award from Hounslow Chamber of Commerce , in partnership with Heathrow. Early-stage startups might want to consider local opportunities first before plunging into national awards!

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 22, 2012

You have a million things to get done at your startup, yet you only have a handful of people to do them. What is the Minimum Viable Team, if you will, for a startup? I can break down all the things a startup needs to do into three ideal people. Now we’re down to nine core business functions on a small startup team.

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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. Host an event.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 27, 2013

It’s been slightly over two years since I attended Startup Weekend in September 2010, which literally changed my world for the better. Startup Weekend provided an absolute cultural shock to me. When I started out after attending Startup Weekend, I was a complete idiot. It’s startup life. Decisions are never perfect.

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betashop.com

OCTOBER 8, 2012

90 Things I’ve Learned From Founding 4 Technology Companies. On October 27, 2010 I wrote a blog post about the “ 57 Things I Learned Founding 3 Tech Companies.”. This past week while I was in Tokyo for meetings with potential partners for Fab, I was invited to participate in a panel discussion on startups. So, here goes.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 6, 2011

According to Philip Greenspun in his “ Tips for Startup Companies ”, the most secure way to garner “supranormal profits” is to know one kind of customer better than the large companies. However, Paul Carroll, in his research, found far more businesses failing due to poor strategy than poor execution. Don’t ignore technology.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 6, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! The embedded presentation above is filled with valuable data on the state of the Internet and trends in technology around the world. Need a great name & URL for your new business?

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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.

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ReadWriteStart

APRIL 23, 2021

Spanning from Silicon Valley to Upper Manhattan and everywhere in between, it seems this country is overflowing with tech-optimists. As you know — a techno-optimist is someone who is generally optimistic about the current state of technology and its potential future. Can Tech Destroy Us? Technological Advancements.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 2, 2019

Beyond the ranking factors, the much more technical side of SEO can be considered the other 50% of your ranking, these elements will require technical knowledge that takes a lot of time to understand and specialise in. If a link comes from it then great, if not, it is still a good piece of digital PR. Social Linking.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 9, 2010

These posts and videos are about design, startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! 558,000 startups and small businesses. Why Every Small Business And Startup Must Understand Social Currency – [link]. Figuring Out Your Way to Startup Success – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 25, 2010

These posts and videos are about design, startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Has Your Startup Given Performance-Based Warrants? The Startup’s Rules of Speed – [link]. Micropayments and Subscriptions: How Business Models for Startups are Shifting – [link].

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