Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 17, 2013

The most likely outcome if you manage to interest the senior exec (for the sake of this post let me call her the CEO) is that she will refer you down the organization to somebody who would be involved in the decision. We will have to build (or buy) technology in this area.” The benefits of this are clear: 1.

Sales Cycle 375

Sales Cycle Sales Technical Review Campaign 375

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Bartering technically means exchanging goods or services as a substitute for money.

Intellectual Property 341

Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 341

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 8, 2022

He found that the return was far greater than the cost of donated shoes, and his team became intensely loyal, due to the opportunity to travel and deliver shoes in other countries. These authors reference real cases and real business leaders, based on their decades of experience in building companies and executive coaching.

Technical Review 357

Technical Review Green Social Media Lean 357

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Bartering technically means exchanging goods or services as a substitute for money.

Finance 320

Finance Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 320

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 30, 2022

In fact, it’s all about the “focus” required to get early stage technology products across the deadly chasm from early adopters to mainstream customers. There are other chasms out there just as deadly as the technology one, such as the ones below: Market requirements chasm. Product development chasm. Marketing and sales chasm.

Technical Review 375

Technical Review Startup Dilution Early Stage 375

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Bartering technically means exchanging goods or services as a substitute for money.

Intellectual Property 309

Intellectual Property Technical Review Venture Capital Startup 309

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 24, 2018

Usually after a Monday partner meeting you get a pretty strong: Yes, term sheet coming No, sorry we’re passing Maybe, we need to do more due diligence / analysis / work I always counsel founders that “good news comes early” so if you haven’t heard by Tuesday at noon chances are it wasn’t likely a clean “yes.”

Technical Review 314

Technical Review Due Diligence Partner Term Sheet 314

TechEmpower

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Are specific technologies or platforms involved in your project? Do they have experience with the technologies involved in your project? What are the review periods and your responsibility in the process? References: The company should willingly provide references. Or is your project a clean slate?

Software Development 297

Software Development Software Developers Software Review Software 297

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 3, 2014

Most technology startups seem to be funded by product people or business people. They are the lifeblood of many companies yet they are different than the traditional technology startup DNA so the ways that you hire, motivate, compensate and assess performance of these individuals will be different. Please call our references.

Sales 382

Sales Startup Technical Review Matching 382

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Only those that adapt and embrace technology will have a chance at continuing to “be” at all. If someone refers an acquaintance to your company’s services, what’s the next thing that referral will do — dial you up and hire you? What is likely, on the other hand, is that she’ll pull out her smartphone to look up your information.

Technical Review 200

Technical Review Social Media Washington Algorithm 200

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2014

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Bartering technically means exchanging goods or services as a substitute for money.

Entrepreneur 283

Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 283

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 12, 2020

Businesses can operate in two ways, the traditional brick-and-mortar store and the online business, which has gained popularity due to the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic. This optimization enables businesses moving to the online market to adapt faster to evolving customer expectations, technology advancement, and changing digital experiences.

Technical Review 246

Technical Review Architecture Software Review Demand 246

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 30, 2022

As a potential investor, I always think of the high rate of failure of disruptive technologies, due to the longer learning curve of customers, infrastructure change consistently required, and higher marketing costs. Technology is great, but high-tech major-step-forward solutions are not the answer to all our change challenges.

Technical Review 252

Technical Review Silicon Valley Software Review Metrics 252

Steve Blank

APRIL 5, 2017

So, refer to your strategy: Are you trying to reach potential customers or potential investors and acquirers? For example, to outflank a competitor who had faster products, Intel moved the conversation about microprocessors away from speed and technology to create a valued brand. Venture Capitalists who may want to invest?

Marketing 318

Marketing Audience Technical Review PR 318

The Startup Magazine

MAY 1, 2023

Modern technology has made it possible for fleet managers to optimize operations, streamline vehicle acquisition, and leverage telematics innovations to their advantage. By adopting advanced technologies and data-driven strategies, companies can optimize their fleet operations and stay ahead of the competition.

Technical Review 157

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Management Software Review 157

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2022

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Bartering technically means exchanging goods or services as a substitute for money.

Intellectual Property 261

Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator Bootstrapping 261

View from Seed

JULY 31, 2014

And since we will continue to look proactively at new seed-stage tech startups over the next few years, the question becomes: What, then, will these companies look like? Most often, when people talk about “network effects,” they’re referring to consumer-facing startups. Step-Function Ad Tech. BUSINESS-FOCUSED (B2B).

Seed Stage 272

Seed Stage B2C Technical Review Disintermediation 272

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. The result is that over 60% of online shoppers are brand loyal due to other online satisfaction data.

Customer 306

Customer Technical Review Social Media Social Network 306

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 30, 2020

Underestimate the importance of due diligence. No matter how good a supplier or investor story sounds, it is not smart to skip the reference and credit checks. Prioritize your tasks, take advantage of technology, and constantly optimize your processes. Quality works at a thousand times the pace of quantity.

Technical Review 314

Technical Review Advisory Board Silicon Valley Due Diligence 314

TechEmpower

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Often this situation is characterized as a “good problem to have” until you’re the technical person who needs to solve the problem—and quickly. Well, there are a number of technical reasons for applications suffering performance issues. Performance in your technology selection process. So, why does this happen?

Web 200

Web Technical Review Architecture Caching 200

ReadWriteStart

JULY 7, 2021

Business to Business (B2B) – Also referred to as Enterprise to Enterprise, it is typically utilized to transport documents, equipment, reports, and raw materials from one place to another. Rigorously testing the final version of the solution to eliminate technical bugs and glitches. .

Technical Review 163

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Demand Social Media 163

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

China is indelibly an important part of the future of the global technology system. We had every reference client we worked with call their senior team members (we had already won a major project at Scottish Water, Anglian Water and another at a large water company in Paris, France). But we worked the account tirelessly for months.

China 333

China Silicon Valley Software Review Technical Review 333

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 2, 2014

These cycles are particularly pronounced in the technology industry, where rapid innovation leads to rapid product releases, and often to rapid failures. pound paperweight,” said the New York Times’ David Pogue in a technology review. An estimated 75 to 95 percent of new products fail in the marketplace. Samsung Galaxy Gear.

Product 222

Product Technical Review Software Review Green 222

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 3, 2022

But these days with all the resources on the Internet and elsewhere, there is no excuse for not keeping up on the latest insights, best practices, and technology in the area of hiring, motivating, and training. Define a disciplined process, take the time to find multiple candidates, and do proper reviews.

Hiring 337

Hiring Technical Cofounder Cofounder Retention 337

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Modern handheld tech and improvements within existing devices have significantly impacted the human parts of daily lives, and shopping is one of them. There are many other ways tech improves the online shopping experience; some of those ways are highlighted below. Store owners can also track their lists much more efficiently now.

Technical Review 145

Technical Review Social Media Analytics Technology 145

Board Effect

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Much work goes into the agenda before the secretary can send it out to the board members in enough time to prepare for the upcoming meeting.The board chair reviews the agenda of the previous meeting, as well as the minutes. Technology can help make the setting and distributing the agenda easier.

Technical Review 92

Technical Review Jacksonville Software Review Florida 92

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 29, 2018

In the beginning of any technology revolution the technology gets ahead of the institutions designed to measure and regulate safety and standards. If these technical challenges weren’t enough for drivers to manage, these autonomous driving features are appearing at the same time that car dashboards are becoming computer displays.

Technical Review 300

Technical Review Engineer New York Design 300

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

Reviewing financial & operational performance. By now you have many smart people around your board but probably people who don’t totally understand the nuances of your employees, customers, sales reps, marketing messages, technology challenges, competitors and strategic choices. Mentorship. As You Start to Mature.

Technical Review 325

Technical Review Early Stage Software Review Los Angeles 325

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 30, 2019

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Bartering technically means exchanging goods or services as a substitute for money.

Intellectual Property 219

Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 219

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The current state of the tech industry is a paradox. Considering how fast technology improves, you should be prepared for more sophisticated cyberattacks using the latest tools. When interviewing applicants, always ask for references to vouch for their employment background. Look for gaps in your current physical security setup.

Security 167

Security Technical Review Software Review Startup 167

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2020

What this means is that businesses have to constantly review their SEO practices so as not to get left behind. The SEO audit refers to a comprehensive process used to identify any issues with your website capable of affecting your ranking and reducing traffic to your site and suggests ways to optimize the website.

SEO 167

SEO Technical Review Software Review Algorithm 167

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 24, 2020

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, most of the United States is in a lockdown and many businesses have had to close. to refer to the latest digital transition that has already been implemented by enterprise retail leaders. It’s true that right now is a tough time to be in the retail industry. Through Retail 4.0

Software Review 232

Software Review Social Media Technical Review United States 232

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Stick to the agenda so that you don’t quickly get off-topic and refer to this roadmap throughout your conversation. Use Technology to Review Goals & Tasks. You can also run a more effective meeting by using technology to project the status of projects and tasks. Leave Time for Questions.

Technical Review 204

Technical Review Software Review Conversion Email 204

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Never underestimate the importance of due diligence. No matter how good a supplier or investor story sounds, it is not smart to skip the reference and credit checks. Prioritize your tasks, take advantage of technology, and constantly optimize your processes. Quality works at a thousand times the pace of quantity.

Technical Review 274

Technical Review Entrepreneur Advisory Board Silicon Valley 274

Agile VC

OCTOBER 3, 2016

” In my first post earlier this summer, I highlighted the fact that we’re still a ways off from truly autonomous vehicles, despite many decades of technological advances to assist drivers. FWIW, the first true competitor to Tesla’s Auto-Pilot ADAS system, Mercedes “DrivePilot”, has gotten terrible reviews.

Technical Review 186

Technical Review Software Review Business Model Mobile 186

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The truth is virtual experiences have been around for years but the pandemic will force many to adopt and implement the technology. There were certain companies who appreciated the experience and Expo’s due diligence. Innovative businesses will always find ways to adapt. Innovative businesses will always find ways to adapt.

Technical Review 279

Technical Review United States eCommerce Due Diligence 279

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2014

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. The result is that 62% of online shoppers are brand loyal due to other online satisfaction data.

Technical Review 252

Technical Review Entrepreneur Social Media Social Network 252