Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 2, 2015

” So how should you feel about Web Summit, DreamForce, TechCrunch Disrupt, CES, SxSW or any of the myriad of tech events that are put on every year? So I’ll close with actual advice I have a few days before this controversy began. I’ve noticed your Twitter handle over the years so definitely know who you are.

networking 333

networking education transportation disruption 333

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2011

Because my wife is a superstar she published them all on a blog here along with much other wonderful type-A mom advice. I was sick of hyperbole articles pronouncing that VCs were “scared or AngelList&# or “it was disrupting VC&# or some other BS exaggeration like that. It is additive. It is a communication platform.

VC 292

VC peer-to-peer investment investing 292

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Recently I wrote a post arguing to make the definition of a Startup more inclusive than that to which Silicon Valley, fueled by Venture Capital return profiles, would sometimes like to attach to the word. Students are great source of ideas because they’re willing to challenge the existing norms – the basis for all disruption.

communities 378

communities startup venture capital capital 378

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 17, 2011

I put my definitions on them because I didn’t want my thinking to be constrained by industry-defined boundaries or definitions. Where do the new entrants like YouTube, Pandora, iTunes, Huffington Post, Boxee, Netflix, Demand Media and other disruptive offerings fit into that equation and how is it changing?

creativity 356

creativity frameworks media innovation 356

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

And my family are a definitely a “MakeSpace family” regularly donning MakeSpace t-shirts at school and at home and cheering every time we see a MakeSpace truck driving down an LA freeway. If I could close with some advice for startups and boards …. I will miss my daily interactions with Sam. Startups are like families.

innovation 286

innovation startup board leadership 286

TechCrunch

DECEMBER 31, 2020

“Enterprise expenditure on custom software is on track to double from $250 billion in 2015 to $500 billion in 2020,” so we’ll definitely be diving deeper into this topic in the coming months. ‘No code’ will define the next generation of software. Tracking the growth of low-code, no-code startups.

construction 128

construction mix-use education SaaS 128

TechCrunch

JANUARY 28, 2023

Companies want to build for the pain point you never dreamed to disrupt; VCs want to invest in an emerging trend before it becomes a household name; and those breaking into tech are told to lean into their earnestness, because you never know who is going to answer your cold email. To get this in your inbox, subscribe here.

startup 107

startup entrepreneurship accelerator mentorship 107

NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 17, 2022

Being able to see patterns helps you steer towards, or away from, disruptive trends. It’ll allow you to leverage any research and problem definition you’ve been building in the background.

entrepreneurs 122

entrepreneurs entrepreneurship board opportunity 122

TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Day 106 , for example, was spent at TechCrunch Disrupt, where he came to see Paul Davison, another hustler, talk about the highlights of Clubhouse and the low lights of Highlight.) And he’s had plenty of unsolicited advice. And also what works, and what does not. Twitter is great for that.

media 127

media incubation networking disruption 127

Jason Malki

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

As someone who moved away from home, I was often scrambling to send birthday gifts to family members across the country, or, as a manager during COVID that led a disrupted team, I wanted to meaningfully show employee appreciation outside of Zoom shoutouts. It was also instantly clear to me which problems Goody was looking to solve.

consulting 98

consulting energy disruption advice 98

Startup Blogpost

AUGUST 8, 2023

James Allen , Founder, Billpin.com Transition to Remote Work When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, our startup faced an abrupt and disruptive shift. So, my advice to other startup leaders is simple: know as much as you can about your challenges before you face them. Samantha Hawrylack , CEO, SJ Digital Solutions

strategy 98

strategy innovation disruption startup 98

FundersClub

JUNE 12, 2017

’ It’s that line of thinking that leads people to create disruptive companies, to solve problems that were thought to be intractable. I have a blog post on that, fundraising advice for founders raising for the first time. My first piece of advice is to consider not raising money from VCs.

VC 93

VC venture capital networking founder 93

TechCrunch

DECEMBER 3, 2020

“What you have is this lightbulb moment for Americans in a new way that care can be delivered where then they definitely don’t want to go back,” she said. Earlier this year, Everlywell launched an at-home COVID-19 test collection kit – the first of this type of test to receive an emergency authorization from the U.S.

health 76

health disruption capital advice 76

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Dear Sophie: Any advice for living my dreams in Silicon Valley? Any advice? Dear Sophie: Any advice for living my dreams in Silicon Valley? The salads were delicious, but the prices definitely made me appreciate our free lunch policy. Originality definitely helps an entrepreneur break apart from the crowd, said Karim.

SaaS 82

SaaS pitching advice VC 82

TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The detailed suggestions we received included budget breakdowns, tips for developing minimum viable brand designs and advice on how to measure success. Peep Laja, CEO, Wynter and founder of CXL. Lindsay Goldman, strategic advisor, MO Pros. Image Credits: Bryce Durbin. Podium declined to share much beyond that.

education 76

education finance financing ventures 76

abovethecrowd.com

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

There are also frequent claims of being “profitable” on some definition of “margin” that is specific to the company. In addition, their reputation will help ensure that investors know the company has the benefit of their experience and advice. The more “atypical” a company’s corporate counsel, the more concerned one should be.

venture capital 113

venture capital capital ventures board 113

NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 23, 2018

There is plenty of advice out there for employees about the importance of not mistaking good management for good leadership. Almost by definition, as the founder, you will be “being” a leader. But entrepreneurs also need to be reminded that good leadership is not the same as good management.

leadership 68

leadership disruption entrepreneurs advice 68

Y Combinator

JULY 15, 2019

Below, I’ve tried sharing our advice for managing your board – from how often to meet, to the materials you need – in order to ensure a useful and productive group discussion. I’ll share our collective advice on navigating these below. Managing Your Board. Meeting Schedule. Mixed messages. Asking board members for help.

board 100

board frameworks advice peer-to-peer 100

Andreessen Horowitz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

You ship fast, you move fast, you can disrupt yourself. Dylan: On the question of startups versus incumbents, it’s hard to believe that foundational models won’t get commoditized, but I’m definitely willing to be proven wrong there. I understand the arguments for why incumbents may benefit in a disproportionate way.

incumbents 104

incumbents creativity development technology 104

TechCrunch

JULY 14, 2021

” “We also give every woman a full personalized plan — that includes ways to help reduce any type of disruptive bacteria, ways to promote their protective bacteria and ways to overall maintain their vaginal health based on their personal life experiences,” she adds.

health 103

health support data analysis education 103

Angel Capital Association

JUNE 10, 2020

On the whole, this will significantly disrupt the supply/demand relationship for capital for more than a few months. Get some outside expert advice on your plan. It’s true that great companies are sometimes born in times of major disruption. The people with capital will be a lot choosier in where and when they invest it.

disruption 40

disruption angel capital strategy capital 40

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Over the past few years, community has been a buzzword for tech startups looking to sell a product or service based on their definition of a useful network. It’s part of the reason I had so much fun interviewing founders from Clubhouse and Chief last week at TechCrunch Disrupt.

communities 106

communities startup leadership disruption 106

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.

advice 99

advice networking sustainability communities 99

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 17, 2010

Your new idea won’t resonate with people the way “check-ins&# does because they’ve never heard of it by definition. The way many people are currently thinking about DataSift , “It looks cool but I kind of don’t get it?&# (I’m not an investor, I’m just judging by people’s reactions at TC Disrupt.

pitching 296

pitching innovation social gaming advice 296

Y Combinator

JULY 6, 2023

Any advice for founders just getting started? " Any advice for founders just getting started? Grant: I think YC’s advice is among the best, which is: build something people want, and then keep talking to your users. Alfonso: We got as much advice from YC portfolio companies as possible. Nothing else matters."

advice 98

advice financing finance pitching 98

TechCrunch

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The answers and advice we received were as varied as the people we polled, but nearly all of them indicated that learning — e.g., analytics training, getting started with AI tools, etc. — Video definitely hasn’t peaked — and I don’t believe it will any time soon. Help TechCrunch find the best growth marketers for startups.

creativity 129

creativity strategy sustainability B2B marketing 129

TechCrunch

JANUARY 16, 2021

At Qumra, we get excited about companies that disrupt traditional industries while doing good and improving quality of life. Our portfolio includes some great examples such as Fiverr that has disrupted the labor market by unlocking the global talent pool, or Talkspace, which is providing access to therapy to all. More than 50%?

startup 141

startup SaaS mix-use opportunity 141

Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 27, 2023

It was definitely eye-opening and an expensive lesson. I learned this the hard way when starting Hunter Super Techs, and while the company is thriving as of now, I definitely had my share of failed marketing ideas when first growing the company. My advice is to be accountable and focus on continual improvement.

development 111

development consulting strategy communities 111

TechCrunch

MARCH 12, 2021

The advice is to “be frugal to accommodate to the new situation and roll on.”. What is your advice to startups in your portfolio right now? What is your advice to startups in your portfolio right now? What is your advice to startups in your portfolio right now? Travel and gastro.

opportunity 108

opportunity mix-use advice startup ecosystem 108

Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 9, 2024

And it’s really just about building the definitions and the plays and the stories of success around them into one spot so people know where to look. The data revolution in partnerships Sarah Wang: That’s incredibly exciting and definitely part of our investment thesis in investing in Crossbeam. I’m still excited.

SaaS 118

SaaS strategy disruption energy 118

Unvalidated Learnings

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Disruptive companies often start as gimmicks for hobbyists Most radical innovations initially appear like curiosities, only entertained by geeks and weirdos. No matter how hard it is today, it was much harder before By definition, entrepreneurship has and always will be one of the most difficult human endeavours. Most wrote him back.

startup 40

startup entrepreneurship culture communities 40

Entrepreneur's Handbook

JULY 22, 2022

( Any views expressed in the below are the personal views of the author and should not form the basis for making investment decisions, nor be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in investment transactions. YCC is definitely in play and one only has to observe the continued depreciation of the Yen and Euro vs. the Dollar.

energy 135

energy peer-to-peer culture real estate 135

TechCrunch

MARCH 6, 2023

Let’s kick this off by reminding you there’s only 5 days left to save $1,000 on Disrupt passes ! — Christine and Haje The TechCrunch Top 3 No one likes a cheater : Definitely not Russian game developer Battlestate Games, which banned and doxed 6,700 cheaters from its Escape from Tarkov game. Lorenzo has more.

development 85

development economic environments hospitality board 85

Entrepreneur's Handbook

JUNE 17, 2022

( Any views expressed in the below are the personal views of the author and should not form the basis for making investment decisions, nor be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in investment transactions. Do not take this as financial advice. Sushi is definitely behind Uni from a valuation standpoint.

culture 125

culture capital enablement technology 125

Entrepreneur's Handbook

MARCH 8, 2023

(Any views expressed in the below are the personal views of the author and should not form the basis for making investment decisions, nor be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in investment transactions.) It would be relatively trivial for Iran to disrupt the maritime flow of oil using anti-shipping mines and fast boats.

energy 96

energy financing finance disruption 96

Y Combinator

MAY 8, 2019

15:05 – Providing advice as content vs in the product. 21:30 – Inbound marketing and audience building advice. We made up for the inefficiencies in the software by giving them good advice on how to optimize their website, and how to get going in social. 10:00 – HubSpot’s first customer.

consulting 54

consulting advice founder peer-to-peer 54