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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

This is part of my Startup Advice series. This person was educated at the best US schools and had worked for a top-tier strategy consulting firm – one of the big 3. Beautiful slides by top-tier consultants have hoodwinked large companies for years and I can see why. I left the board. The company never JFDI.

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APRIL 20, 2010

Whenever I meet a team that had a consulting firm (even a great one) build their product it’s an immediate “pass&# from me. Program Manager – This title almost sounds like a consultant’s job. new features need to be rolled into PR strategies and competitor analyses. - Tags: Start-up Advice.

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JUNE 15, 2010

In 1999 I was working in the London offices of Andersen Consulting. I had been working on marketing & strategy initiatives for European telcos for the past several years helping them to think through and design Internet offerings. Tags: Startup Advice. Both Tyler & I are Nihon -files. But show up I did.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 15, 2009

This is part of my ongoing series Startup Advice. I had an MBA, had done a few years of strategy consulting and knew all of the management theory. We hired a head of technology, a head of customer service, a head of marketing, a head of strategy (which no startup should ever hire) a CFO and, ugh, 33 developers.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 25, 2009

This is part of my ongoing series Startup Advice. Many years ago I worked at Andersen Consulting, originally developing software for large corporations and then as a strategy consultant. Much bad came out of this period including my cynicism for consultants. the owners of Andersen Consulting).

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 23, 2024

From here, Jonathan has gone on to work alongside organizations such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the European Commission, the Inter-American Development Bank, and other international institutions on AI-related topics as a consultant, researcher, and policy advisor.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

On the business side, they face hard decisions about establishing the right marketing strategy for their products and services, gaining timely access to capital to grow their business and dealing with the day-to-day operations. They help you avoid c ommon pitfalls and introduce proven strategies that accelerate growth.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

This is an updated post from my ongoing series on Startup Advice that I learned from founding two companies. . Were their consultants? We assumed they would take our advice and upgrade. They hired a consultant to help them with the review. In the corporate world this strategy is flawed. I HATE LOSING.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2010

Post MBA I went into strategy consulting where my job was to problem solve for clients. This is a problem for a strategy consultant because you are, by definition, a generalist that is thrown into new problems again and again. Tags: Startup Advice. .&# It was appropriate for my job and stage of career.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Liziane is the founder and CEO of Ink Inspira , a social business that consults and mentors nonprofit professionals to maximize project impact and develop long-lasting strategies in the vibrant Brazilian social sector. Here are her top three pieces of advice: Surround yourself with diverse professionals with different skill sets.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

This is an updated post from my ongoing series on Startup Advice that I learned from founding two companies. . Were their consultants? We assumed they would take our advice and upgrade. They hired a consultant to help them with the review. In the corporate world this strategy is flawed. I HATE LOSING.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Outsourcing engineering has become more common in recent years, so we’re starting a new initiative to profile the software consultants who startups love to work with the most. Consultant: Appetiser Apps. Consultant: Aloa. ” Consultant: Ajmera InfoTech. Consultant: Cultum. Consultant: ManagedKube.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 31, 2010

OK, hold back on your consulting humor. One strategy I often employ. Tags: Entrepreneur Advice Start-up Advice Startup Advice. If you’re not naturally talented at good, logical structures you may consider purchasing The Pyramid Principle by Barbara Minto. But seriously her book is spot on.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 5, 2011

I'm a strong believer in having a board, even at a seed stage, to report to and set strategy with. Businessguy Bob On the other hand, having a 35 year veteran of the management consultant consulting industry doesn't mean automatic business success when your industry is being highly disrupted by technology this person doesn't even use.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2024

It was a brute-force strategy, devoid of any fairy-tale twists, but it was effective. To fellow entrepreneurs at any stage of their journey, my advice is clear: If you are committed to bootstrapping your business, be prepared for the long haul. The motivation to succeed for my family provided a beacon of hope.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

This is part of my ongoing series on startup advice but also filed under my sales & marketing posts. No advice I give will ever apply to 100% of companies, 100% of startups or even 100% of tech startups. By all means light up my comments sections with any cases you believe where this advice doesn’t apply.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Don’t hesitate to consult with an accountant to determine which business structure suits you best. It outlines the strategies that will be employed to achieve short-term and long-term goals, providing a roadmap for growth and sustainability. Working with an accountant is an investment in your startup’s long-term success.

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Startup Blogpost

MARCH 15, 2024

14 Pieces of Advice for Resolving Conflicts Among Startup Team Members Navigating team conflicts in a startup environment requires wisdom and practical strategies. Dawn Hart , Senior Consultant, Manage With Hart Rule Out Misunderstandings First Listen, ask questions, and gather all the context. My top advice?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Contributed by Noelle Fauver, marketing consultant and writer. . Whether it’s securing investment capital, marketing a concept, recruiting new talent or leaning on peers for support and advice, having a solid network can seriously work to your benefit. Change your strategy. What makes an entrepreneur? Not sure how to network?

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 8, 2011

Fred has basically always been a VC, Mike was a reporter, and Jim worked in product marketing and management consulting. I'm sure each of those guys got questioned by entrepreneurs as to why they should accept advice from them as opposed to the entrepreneurial veterans of the days who worked in VC.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 7, 2024

Dozens of investors have approached me for advice on assessing the effectiveness of such policies. Moreover, discussions between companies and investors now include WFH policies, employee engagement strategies, and related topics. He serves as the CEO of the future-of-work consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2010

I worked nearly a decade as a consultant – first building large scale IT systems and then doing strategy consulting. We sit on the sidelines – The down side of VC is that exact same as I remember in consulting. I get to network with angels, VCs, entrepreneurs, lawyers, etc. I love it.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 25, 2021

Kent Gregoire is an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member and founder of Symphony Advantage, which helps CEOs achieve ongoing success through strategic thinking, advice and planning. Kent recently became the seventh certified Conscious Capitalism consultant globally.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 11, 2016

The number one advice I give is “stop trying to be too smart”. Think about how profound a difference adding Sheryl Sandberg early at Facebook was to Mark Zuckerberg and knowing that he should stay in charge of product and strategy while she ran operations. I was mostly doing my job and trying to figure out how to be better every day.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 29, 2012

But my take: Gaikai had superior technology & a superior business strategy. He talked in the video about how he finds it helpful in companies to think about practical theory and frameworks for thinking about company strategy. 15:00 Question from the chat: Are VCs moving to be consulting companies in some parts?

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

First and foremost, this is not tax advice. I am not a tax advisor and you should never take anything you read here as tax advice. If you read something here that makes you think you should take some tax-related action, please always consult your tax advisor. You can read the comment letter here.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 11, 2009

My goal is to bring in informative speakers who stretch our collectively thinking on topics that will influence our investment strategies and use it as a way for us to share our experiences in ways that I hope benefit the Southern California technology ecosystem. He also consults companies in Asia.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

Set Goals Like Google: Why OKRs Surpass Other Goal-Setting Methods for Entrepreneurs Eric Crews (EO Boston), founder and CEO of management consulting firm Crews & co., My consulting firm has used them with over 100 companies. My advice to all entrepreneurs: Don’t shy away from hard conversations. But the No.1

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

’s strategy and missteps. I guess there are some similarities with the infamous “case&# interviews that strategy consultancies give. Tags: Pitching VCs Start-up Advice. We started by talking about this person’s background. He had spent many years at Yahoo! We talked about measurable marketing.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2020

You can still take advantage of all the small business advice that was shared throughout the event. You can still listen to the whole thing, but we wanted to share some of our favorite moments and pieces of small business advice. Awesome small business advice! Great small business advice from Jason! Thanks, Steve!

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 26, 2010

The best way to do it in my opinion is to really have this form the basis of your company strategy. The Harvey Ball slide should in a way just be a depiction of this strategy. The alternative to (or in addition to) Harvey Balls is the 2×2 matrix – the ones so popularized by The Gartner Group (and every consultancy out there).

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 31, 2015

I’m not a doctor so everything you’ll read and listen to here will be my point-of-view from what I’ve read and from doctors I’ve consulted. I’m sure all the doctors are cringing much like I would if I read your fund-raising advice. Of course you should go on your own journey of discovery.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 15, 2010

I asked some of the participating VCs, and they told me their attorneys had figured out a way to keep their stealth-mode companies stealthy.Yes, this strategy is not for every company. Tags: Start-up Advice. and who had biz reasons for wanting to remain stealth.”. -

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FEBRUARY 20, 2012

She not only became an expert in SEO, she began consulting in SEO to continue to make ends meet and she became a speaker on the topic. If you haven’t read my blog posts on why Tracy chose the right strategy it’s worth a read. If you want traffic you need to learn the tricks of the trade. How’s that for an ex painter?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 28, 2016

Having the right people in the right seats can hone your operations and output, with the right processes and strategy. Founders of fast-growth companies often find that a peer group doubles as a strategy session and therapy. For business owners who dislike consultants, peer groups offer an alternative.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Software consultant Andrew Drach’s two companies Callentis and Solwey demonstrate his entrepreneurial skills, but his clients also value his educational background, as we learned through TechCrunch’s survey to identify the best software consultants for startups. Why did you choose the boutique consultancy model?

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2013

You know, the weird thing, Derek, and I should probably let you speak some time, but I was deeply technical when I went into Andersen consulting, and I got paid much less than engineers who graduated, because I had a degree in economics. We don’t take tech guys in the strategy consulting group.” Startup Advice'

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