Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 23, 2015

” Fred & I are both in agreement that there is a tension between capital constraints and creativity. We talk a lot about his schooling, his early jobs as a developer and then as a VC and we talk about his decision to spend winters in Los Angeles. Fred was always generous with his time and advice with me. Life happens.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 19, 2020

In celebration of Rosario’s hard work empowering a community of young changemakers, the YLAI Network team spoke with her to highlight the key factors of her non-profit volunteerism movement and get her essential advice on how to respond to the challenges of COVID-19. It was a culture shock,” she states.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 31, 2015

I have attention deficit disorder, it is a real condition , I have been diagnosed including having radioactive isotopes through my brain to map my development and yet I’m a leader, I have accomplished much, I did well in school and went on to earn a master’s degree and I can actually concentrate when I want to.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 14, 2024

I became passionate about helping entrepreneurs in this space develop authentic brands that connect with their audiences. That’s when I decided to focus on helping entrepreneurs develop comprehensive digital marketing strategies that went beyond just media coverage.My Parenting has been another important part of my journey.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Even if you don’t have “direct&# sales I would tell you that “everything is a sale&# including fund raising, hiring, getting press and doing business development. Also, this goes equally for business development. Tags: Startup Advice. I only found out through customer meetings. I learned this the hard way.&#.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 31, 2010

I always tell people that if you’re not creative in how you tell stories the simplest way to do so is by telling “a day in the life&# of your potential user. No one gives a shite about your features other than your product manager and your developers. The bring your product to life. They are not buzzwords or bullet points.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 23, 2024

Kavelle is most passionate about the impact she can have on students and is continuously inspired by their creativity. Get inspired and learn how you can make a difference in your community with more stories and advice from YLAI fellows. Thank you for your entrepreneurial journey, Kavelle! The YLAI Fellowship is sponsored by the U.S.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 20, 2013

I always tell people that if you’re not creative in how you tell stories the simplest way to do so is by telling “a day in the life” of your potential user. No one gives a s**t about your features other than your product manager and your developers. But spend time before your presentation in creative thought.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 22, 2010

There are many analogies here for software development. You may have to cut scope but nothing gets you more focused and the creative juices flowing than a deadline staring you in the face. He says that labels impede on your creativity, don’t allow experimentation and flexibility.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Fast forward a decade and now I had a startup filled with smart web developers. Image courtesy of creative commons license. Tags: Startup Advice Tech Market Analysis. We built in too many clicks, too many features, too many distractions. I was 31 and they were in their 20′s. The pro will always find the advanced options.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In the epicenter of tech, where innovation thrives, Alex Luce bridges materials science and venture capital, carving a niche as a Partner at Creative Ventures. “Finally, I wound up here at Creative Ventures, where we have a small but incredibly nimble team.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 1, 2020

.” Your reading and listening choices can help you change your perspective and develop a new worldview. Richie’s advice for young leaders and entrepreneurs: Don’t wait for things to go back to the way they were. Richie shares his mnemonic for developing new relationships: START.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

EnerGea works to develop and implement projects that use sustainable technologies, such as LED lighting, energy efficiency measures, or solar lighting. Hernann’s advice to network members is to “believe in what you are doing and be creative.” Courtesy of Antonio Mendoza. Turning away from corruption.

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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. The caring culture he developed also points to his genuine concern for stakeholders. Contributed to EO by Kent Gregoire.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Lorna Mitchell is head of Developer Relations at Aiven , a software company that combines the best open source technologies with cloud infrastructure. I have worked remotely in technology for over a decade, and I’ll share my tips for how fast-paced technical startups can take good care of their software development talent. Contributor.

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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. While it fosters creativity and agility, it can also present challenges like long hours, ambiguity, and an intense work environment. My top advice?

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 27, 2011

I was meeting regularly with entrepreneurs and offering (for better or for worse) advice on how to run a startup and how to raise venture capital from my experience in doing so at two companies. Or “I’m a new entrepreneur, why would I offer advice on how to run a startup?&#. People often ask me why I started blogging.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Introducing TechCrunch+, advice and analysis to help startups get ahead. Creative capital is the secret sauce, not venture capital. Before a startup lands its first customer or investor, its founders must invest time and energy to develop intellectual property. Creative capital is the secret sauce, not venture capital.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 10, 2021

She was curious to explore a more creative side of marketing as she enjoyed working on UX/UI projects in the past; and I knew firsthand that for the end users, high-quality code without good UX/UI is no different from broken code. Why did you choose the boutique consultancy model? How have you been finding clients?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Fast forward two-plus decades, and I’m now the CEO and co-founder of JetRockets, where we develop high-performing web and mobile app solutions that help our clients transform their businesses and grow. Studies specifically focused on software developers suggest that as few as 8-10% of all software developers are female.

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TechCrunch

JULY 14, 2021

Anyone , an audio app that’s building a ‘marketplace for advice’ one five-minute phone call at a time, is launching new versions of its iOS and Android apps today* and beginning to large-scale onboarding after operating in a limited closed beta for the past six months. It’s one-to-one only.

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Startup Blogpost

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

What Role Do Partnerships Play in New Business Development? To provide insights into the role of partnerships in new business development, we asked 13 CEOs and Founders for their expert advice. At my marketing agency, AS Marketing, we regularly work with partners to collaborate on events like webinars.

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TechCrunch

JULY 23, 2021

Moufarek shares her advice for startups and explains why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to marketing. In growth marketing, creative is the critical X factor : Self-proclaimed “growth marketing nerd” and current Uber growth team member Jonathan Martinez breaks down how to be successful with creative testing.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 3, 2020

Kent Gregoire is an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member in Boston and CEO of Symphony Advantage , which helps CEOs achieve ongoing personal and professional success through strategic thinking, advice and planning. In the summer of 2020, we will reconvene and continue that critical work. Intersecting Crises: COVID-19 and Climate.

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Andreessen Horowitz

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

As we enter the AI era, we predict the benefits to consumers will be as profound as the technology is magical; what indeed are the implications for software that can write poetry, listen emphatically, compose music, or provide dating advice? Specifically: Consumers will rediscover the latent creativity that lives within all of us.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The 30 Most Important Lessons Learned About Developing New Business In this article, we delve into the wisdom of thirty seasoned professionals, including Founders and CEOs, who share their most important lessons learned in developing a new business. But so can men. No one is perfect.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2015

Why Exclusivity Matters to Your Customers or Business Development Partners. So often exclusivity on mega deals is of huge importance to your potential customers or business development partners. I have often asked for funding for this accelerated development.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 22, 2019

Kadevjo develops applications for mobile devices and games. When we created its digital adaptation, it was the first digital game developed in my country. I continue at Kadevjo Studio in El Salvador as its creative director. Are you in university while developing the next world-changing invention? Where are you now?

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A Smart Bear

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Online marketing teams are accustomed to throwing creative things at the wall, with new technology and platforms, because that’s the day-to-day reality of their job. But this also can make decisions more difficult, because finding a good solution is complex, often requiring compromise or creativity which requires time to be realized.

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 30, 2024

In this conversation, a16z General Partner David Haber talks with Marco Argenti, the chief information officer at Goldman Sachs, about bringing fintech processes into financial services, turning developers into clients, and how AI is a major inflection point in the history of technology. And then I started selling.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 27, 2016

In sales, when you want to generate good leads, you hire an SDR--a sales development representative. When you agree on a message, you might even give them an account with the founder's e-mail alias to send messages from, because who wants to get an e-mail from an RPD (Recruiting Pipeline Developer)? Go find the right person yourself.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

APRIL 27, 2023

As part of our YLAI Goes Green campaign, we asked YLAI alumni to expand on their creative solutions to address climate change and advise others wanting to enter the green economy. What advice do you have for others looking to make a change and address climate solutions with their business or within their community?

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Gust

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

My first thought is that if you are more annoyed than energized by expert advice, team suggestions, and customer input, then you should probably avoid this line of work. Sometimes you are creative, sometimes logical. Actually, it’s more complicated than that, but that’s a good start.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 7, 2021

“Most of the technical content published misses the mark with developers. I think we can all do a better job,” author and developer marketing expert Adam DuVander says. DuVander was recommended to us by Karl Hughes, the CEO of Draft.dev, which specializes in content production for developer-focused companies.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Pangyo Techno Valley is Korea’s flagship business cluster established with the goals of technological innovation, talent development, job creation, strengthening global business competitiveness, and securing new economic growth engines.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 26, 2014

So my simple advice is to start PR as early as possible (and certainly earlier than most of your investors will advise) when you have your head around your product plans and are well into execution (or ready to launch) precisely because your recruiting, seed funding and initial user base may depend on it. It’s a continual process.

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Y Combinator

OCTOBER 28, 2020

This course will run for 6 weeks and is designed for students, engineers, creatives and anyone who is thinking about founding a startup at some point, but not actively working on one right now. The Startup School for Future Founders content and exercises are a great fit for universities looking to share market-tested entrepreneurship advice.

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