Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

If your startup can’t be bothered with social media, or has no plan to take advantage of it, then you are definitely at risk these days. The same messaging rules that apply to classic public relations and branding apply to social media. But simply jumping in is not enough. Producing weak, unfocused, or unhelpful content.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 4, 2020

For many startups, one of the biggest challenges is to build brand visibility and awareness. A strong social media presence works wonders for startups since it can help increase the company’s exposure. Benefits Of Press Releases For Startup Businesses. Useful For Brand Building. Improve Your Bottomline. Conclusion.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2014

It’s your startup, so you can give early partners any title you want, but be aware of potential investor and peer implications. VCs and Angel investors like to see a startup that is running lean and mean, with no more than three or four of the conventional C-level or VP titles. Chief Sales Officer (VP Sales). Chief Brand Officer.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 4, 2023

The best startups give everyone business cards and encourage team members to talk about the business with anyone who should be interested. People are proud to represent their business when they feel that they have a voice and a recognized contribution to the effort. Empower engagement.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 24, 2013

If you are the first to deliver this, your startup might be the next Google! There are already many examples of startups edging into this space. Just think of the fertile ground all this opens for startups! This has been a long-time dream of Tim Berners-Lee , the man who (really) invented the World Wide Web.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 14, 2022

While certain aspects of setting up a startup can be exhilarating, especially in the early stages of the business, there are also plenty of bumps along the road, big and small. So, before you start your startup and invest your time and money in it, you have to ensure your startup does not fail. Image Source. Focus on marketing.

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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. A few weeks ago Siebel announced that he is stepping down from Y combinator.

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David Teten

JULY 12, 2013

Major conferences seek startups to feature at no charge. These conferences are not only a great way to raise your startup’s profile, they also serve as valuable networking opportunities within the tech/VC community. For an exhaustive list of business plan competitions, check out MIT Global Startup Workshop’s list.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 21, 2025

Key Takeaways Understanding foundational skills is crucial for future success in communication and public relations. In today’s whirlwind pace of today’s digital and interconnected world, communication and public relations have emerged as pivotal players in steering public perception and cultivating essential relationships.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

A startup can be as big or as small as it gets, but it can always do with a little help. If help can come from some quarter, then a startup would be wise to take it. For a startup, the social influencer holds tremendous advantage. For a startup, the social influencer holds tremendous advantage. Now, the startup can do it.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2010

I hear lots of excuses from startup founders, like “I’m too busy,” concern over IP security, can’t afford an agency, and it’s too early. Here is a list of ways that you can use public relations to benefit your startup, even before it is started: Make yourself a spokesman for your domain. In a startup, you are the brand.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2010

Let me start by saying two things: Events like this are invaluable to startups because the significant value comes from building the network across portfolio companies and the discussion one can have with your peer group. Greycroft – Why Accountants Don’t Run Startups. And market your brand, not your personality.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 24, 2018

Customers can make or break your startup. The right type of customer relationship management systems can help your startup create meaningful campaigns that work for your company and the customer, all while retaining their customer loyalty. Public relations and advertising can also help spread your message.

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! 10 Best Practices For Email Marketing For Small Business and Startups – crowdspring.co/1t8KeUm. Small Business and Startups: Number One Leadership Skill – crowdspring.co/1CKROUS.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

This is part of my ongoing posts on Startup Advice. I know that this all seems obvious now with the movements started by Steven Blank ( Four Steps of Epiphany ) with the whole Customer Development processes / Lean Startup movements also popularized by people like Eric Ries. Many startups today don’t do these kinds of sessions.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 9, 2009

But my favorite was when the public relations manager said, “we’re here to write press releases and answer the phone in case the press calls.” If these sound like reasonable answers to you, and you are in a startup/small company, update your resume. What I was actually hearing was a failure of management.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 6, 2012

Only 15 technology startups are accepted at a time, but what the program lacks in quantity, it makes up for in quality. This year, the ETTC graduated its first company, Dysonics, a startup based on audio technology research. Stony Brook University Calverton Business Incubator.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 29, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Related posts: Twitter Link Roundup #230 – Small Business, Startups, Innovation, Social Media, Design, Marketing and More.

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 4, 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: What Would Mom (and Pop) Do? The Guide To Growing Your Startup via Partnerships – crowdspring.co/19WM2lJ. – crowdspring.co/169pEqs.

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 18, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Related posts: Twitter Link Roundup #214 – Small Business, Startups, Innovation, Social Media, Design, Marketing and More.

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! The image above is a public service billboard that apparently failed to strike a chord with its intended audience. Here are some of the links that I’ve liked and shared this past week!

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Small Business and Startups: 5 Traits of Leadership – crowdspring.co/1usla8G. Why Branding Is the Next Essential Startup Competency – crowdspring.co/1p2EOT3.

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Gust

APRIL 20, 2014

It’s your startup, so you can give early partners any title you want, but be aware of potential investor and peer implications. VCs and Angel investors like to see a startup that is running lean and mean, with no more than three or four of the conventional C-level or VP titles. Image via Wikimedia Commons. Chief Brand Officer.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 13, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! It takes 3 years [before you know if your startup can be a real business] – crowdspring.co/1kK2ZJ8. Yahoo: Destroyer Of Startups | ReadWrite – crowdspring.co/1gY8bTY.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 20, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! The Optimal Average Customer Value for SaaS Startups – crowdspring.co/1ib05xm. How To Write A Startup Marketing Plan – crowdspring.co/1vtDkH3.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! The Optimal Average Customer Value for SaaS Startups - crowdspring.co/NrGI59. The Optimal Average Customer Value for SaaS Startups - crowdspring.co/NrGI59.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! The open office: Friend or foe to startup success? | 6 Ways To Achieve Maximum Online Exposure On A Startup Budget – crowdspring.co/1giAIDo. ” – crowdspring.co/1oIRbXG.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 28, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Why There’s Never Been a Better Time to Found a SaaS Startup – crowdspring.co/1mqljr6. Free Startup Docs: How Much Equity Should Advisors Get?

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 17, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Small Business and Startups: Thinking About Business Plans (again) – crowdspring.co/1cdV3pS. Small Business and Startups: Thinking About Business Plans (again) – crowdspring.co/1cdV3pS.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 2, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Why startup biz dev deals almost never get done – crowdspring.co/1fmCrMM. Hottest Pre-IPO Adtech Startups | Business Insider – crowdspring.co/1k6cUmV.

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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! Listen Close: 5 Tips for Small Business and Startups – crowdspring.co/1oNwUSD. Listen Close: 5 Tips for Small Business and Startups – crowdspring.co/1oNwUSD.

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 25, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Salaries Startup Founders Pay Themselves | Business Insider – crowdspring.co/1nHU2OK. Corporate Acquisitions Of Startups — Why Do They Fail? – crowdspring.co/1hrlsaI.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 21, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! When Does Establishing a Good Startup Culture Outweigh Being Cheap? | Good read for entrepreneurs & startup employees on liquidation preferences – crowdspring.co/1neVvzy.

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! My Golden Rule for Pitching Your Startup or Product – crowdspring.co/1n4zIpz. Six Key Benchmarks for Your SaaS Startup | by Tomasz Tunguz – crowdspring.co/W6wR8d.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 13, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Small Business and Startups: What Would You do Differently? New study suggests patent trolls really are killing startups | Ars Technica – crowdspring.co/TQ83Rj.

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Marketing Advice for Startups: 9 Tips for Bootstrappers | 1871 – crowdspring.co/1cmRQbO. How One SaaS Startup Reduced Churn 71% Using Red Flag Metrics – crowdspring.co/JbgG2P.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 23, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! 12 indispensable digital tools for startups | Blue Sky Innovation – crowdspring.co/1vm5ncs. Ruthlessness and Grit in Startups | by @ttunguz – crowdspring.co/1odycDT.

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