TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Introducing TechCrunch+, advice and analysis to help startups get ahead. Creative capital is the secret sauce, not venture capital. In a guest post for TechCrunch+, he describes different types of creative capital and includes multiple examples of how startups can leverage it for success. Thanks very much for reading!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 30, 2020

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. Enhance your self-discipline with these tips: Make habit-forming a priority by using apps or strategies like the 21-day rule. Change your strategy.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 31, 2015

Many people with ADD don’t work well in corporations & with bureaucracy, people with ADD have a bias towards action, people with ADD often speak up & take action and have strong bursts of creativity. Procrastination can be Channeled into Creativity – Yes, I’m a procrastinator. ADD can be a blessing.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 20, 2010

They’re highly creative. new features need to be rolled into PR strategies and competitor analyses. - Tags: Start-up Advice. The best technologists often aren’t amazing people managers. Sometimes they are introverts. In fact, it my experience the best technologists are akin to artists. They’re sometimes moody.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 25, 2013

She debates manufacturing strategies. She talks about creative design of websites and physical products – in our case – stickers. Soleil at Chief Creative Officer. Startup Advice' She won me over at first meeting. Soleil returns emails at 1.30am. She flies from LA to NY every two weeks. Kara as CEO.

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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. One strategy I often employ. Tags: Entrepreneur Advice Start-up Advice Startup Advice. The bring your product to life.

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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. But spend time before your presentation in creative thought. One strategy I sometimes employ. Startup Advice' Try to connect with your audience.

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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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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2024

Navigating Tough Financial Times Managing finances during this period was an exercise in frugality and creativity. It was a brute-force strategy, devoid of any fairy-tale twists, but it was effective. Weren’t entrepreneurs tired of the golden handcuffs of venture capitalists and bankers?

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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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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. Barry Wehmiller has employed this strategy to complete more than 110 acquisitions worldwide, nearly all of them profitable.

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TechCrunch

JULY 23, 2021

It’s all about simplifying your strategy into something that is digestible, memorable and applicable.”. Moufarek shares her advice for startups and explains why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to marketing. Testimonial: “T-shaped expertise with focus on strategy and long-term ROI.”. Marketer: Adam DuVander, EveryDeveloper.

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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. They speak of “my CEO’s.&# They talk about how this company failed because the management team didn’t listen to my advice and that one succeeded because we helped point them in the right direction.

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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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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 29, 2018

Below are nine podcasts that will kickstart your knowledge to help you close more deals and work flawlessly with creative and sales teams. . This podcast is ideal for anyone wanting to keep up-to-date with emerging marketing strategies and changing consumer behavior. Sales and marketing can take years to learn and perfect. No problem.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 8, 2010

I guess let’s file this under sales & marketing advice. There are placed to get free images but I don’t like to deal with the creative commons wording and linking and potential that I got it wrong. Tags: Entrepreneur Advice Start-up Advice Startup Advice. I get most of my images from iStockPhoto.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 18, 2015

For me it was always a creative outlet. If I write about big companies and what I think about their strategy, tactics or ethics – I will have feedback from somebody in that org within 12 hours. I hope to just write what’s on my mind in stead of thinking that every post needs to offer advice or insight or wit.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

This financial leader could well have come through the finance org at another startup or at a larger company but they often also can come from strategy consulting (Bain, BCG or McKinsey) or through investment banking (Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, etc.).

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Smart Hustle Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Why Creative Leadership is Necessary for a Virtual Environment. The post Proven Strategies to Efficiently Manage a Remote Team appeared first on SmartHustle.com. Smart Hustle Resources: Remote Workforce Management with Mobile Time Tracking. How to Determine if Remote Work Is a Good Option for Your Team.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2014

Here Cincinnati was really creative to its approach to attracting more venture capital to the region – including this author. On my trip I also gave my usual advice to entrepreneurs who don’t live in a major tech funding hub: Find VCs who are from your area originally. I was instantly intrigued.

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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!

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 19, 2011

Business model: o They bought a lot of ad inventory (banner ads/advertising) driving people to signup forms, converting (fill out form) and sold leads, o Initial strategy was first comparison shopping and then monitoring and upselling on more savings. Mix it up with different agencies, people run out or creativity/contacts.

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Gust

DECEMBER 29, 2013

Professional advice in this area is highly advised. Assume defining the strategy is a one-time process. Your initial strategy will be wrong, no matter how carefully you think it out. Plan for strategy changes by scheduling an adjustment review every month. You may recall the Chevy Nova, a compact car from GM.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

My advice to all entrepreneurs: Don’t shy away from hard conversations. Don’t be afraid to get creative and explore new possibilities!” Look at them as catalysts for growth, enhancing both your business and your personal development,” Shawn explains. Think of them as the starting point of a much larger conversation.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 9, 2020

Make a list of the elements you miss that brought you happiness before this crisis—and figure out creative ways to build on those. Fear is powerful, but it can also be blinding. I’ve tried to remind myself to take a step back and mindfully analyze if my current actions are a reflection of the anxiety I feel. We know time is precious.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 14, 2024

After years of working in strategy and marketing, I realized that I wanted to channel my skills into a venture that aligned with my values. What advice would you give your younger self just starting out in the startup world? How did you identify your target audience, and what advice do you have for startups trying to do the same?

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 5, 2019

In my opinion, companies are either far too focused on the end sale or the conversion campaign, or they’re on the other end of the spectrum and are only worried about the brand and feel-good creative. So should your digital strategy be focused on driving leads or building your brand? Sales and brand. Do (engage and purchase).

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Understand Personality Types – One of the benefits of working for a big company (Accenture) was that we had lots of speakers come in and train us in topics like leadership, creativity, presentations, strategy, etc. Most of them sucked. But there were some that broke through and made an impact on me.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 29, 2021

In “The Spark and The Grind,” artist, author and entrepreneur Erik Wahl illustrates the delicate balance between creativity and discipline: the spark of inspiration, and the grind of turning that idea into reality. In these two video segments, Wahl discusses branding and engagement, as well as the importance of creating brand value.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2021

Ivy Slater, CEO of Slater Success , offering strategy, leadership, and speaking services. And being part of a community can equip you with tools, strategies, and mental grit to do that. It gets my creative juices going. ”] You need to do things yourself to figure out the right strategy to overcome roadblocks.

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Startup Blogpost

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

11 Startup Content Marketing Strategies That Actually Work To help startups navigate the complex world of content marketing, we’ve gathered eleven successful strategies from industry professionals, including CEOs and Content Marketing Managers.

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TechCrunch

JULY 26, 2021

It wants to make gardening more accessible by providing a curated list of items, relevant advice as well as inspiration. Anni Noel-Johnson, the CEO of the company, was the VP of Trading and Strategy at Farfetch. She’s now the Chief Creative Officer at Sproutl. This is key to understanding Sproutl’s growth strategy.

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StartupNation

JUNE 22, 2021

Related: Expert Advice for the 4 Million People Who Launched a Business in 2020. It also will require a serious shift in marketing strategy to address what a July 2020 article from research firm Gartner Group calls a wave of “systemic mistrust,” in which consumer trust has reached new lows. You will need the help and advice of others.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

MARCH 26, 2024

I still regularly meet with i2E for advice as I’m building my company. As a woman founder, what advice do you have for other aspiring women entrepreneurs who may be facing barriers or doubts about pursuing their own ventures? Be creative with ideas and opportunities and figure a way to make those things happen.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MAY 18, 2020

Public disclosure of an invention or use of an invention prior to properly setting up an intellectual property protection strategy can render any subsequent patent and design applications invalid. Our advice is to as much as possible, avoid using an open source software altogether. Patents and designs – What should you consider?

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StartupNation

JANUARY 5, 2022

Building a brand is definitely a process and requires a strategy. That’s why it’s more than necessary to take as much time as you want to craft a killer branding strategy. Competitor research should be an integral part of your branding strategy. Here is a useful piece of advice. Why does branding matter to your business?

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