Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2014

To interconnect these computers we needed IP-based telecommunications equipment build by the likes of Cisco Systems and Juniper Networks. And when you think about the three C’s you begin to realize that the first two of these activities are ones where the economic powerhouse networks are driven in cities outside of Silicon Valley.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 21, 2011

They got us to fill out the details of where we worked in the past and the network effect compels us to keep it updated. So resume + directionally-correct social graph = goldmine for recruiting, networking and marketing. It doesn’t strike me as a “social network&# in the way we’ve come to define them.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 22, 2010

He said that he noticed a lot of tech entrepreneurs don’t speak into the mic, don’t project their voices with confidence and aren’t necessarily paying attention to the mood or energy of the audience. Reminds me of how the networks today announced they were blocking their video content from being shown on Google TV.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 1, 2009

So what is driving the new energy in the remaining venture capital firms when we kept hearing how much the whole industry was “against the ropes?&# … 1. Notice that I didn’t say “social networking.” million even before the demo day to help you integrate your social network with dating ambitions. Seems an obvious fit.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 19, 2010

I’m writing this post as part of my series with Advice on Raising Venture Capital but will file it under Sales Tips as well since it applies equally to both scenarios. You need to let the energy of the room guide you. Congratulations. This last question is important. But … watch out.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 11, 2022

She quickly realized it was a difficult place for her to succeed, since she built her network roots in Charlotte, North Carolina. As Emma Allen points out, when you’re taking the risk and investing your time and energy into creating a new company, a strong mindset isn’t just nice-to-have. It’s a necessity. .

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2013

The confidence, energy, passion and humor that are hallmarks of Jonathan became muted in the pressures of needing to show financial successes to match one’s enormous product vision and ambitions. Startup Advice' I saw this first hand. I told Jonathan (and believe) that this would be the best year of his professional life.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 20, 2023

EO members from 42 chapters brought their high-energy brand of curiosity, open-minded enthusiasm, and thirst for learning to help make the event a huge success. Under the theme “Act for Impact,” EO members explored a multitude of ways to follow Mahatma Gandhi’s sage advice: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 17, 2018

The other day I posted some advice on Twitter that I just did free-formed from thoughts going through my head from recent conversations. 1/ From vantage point of being able to see hundreds of companies, good & bad I have some advice for founders - Get to know and love "gross margin."

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 25, 2010

Despite the criticisms they’ve received, Twitter’s desire to maintain the quality and integrity of the Twitter stream is worthy and will benefit both the platform and all of us as individuals who have poured our time and energy into communication through Twitter. Tags: Start-up Advice. Establish a clear policy of revenue sharing.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 3, 2024

While there’s a lot of advice available in those areas, we’ll concentrate on a few inbound strategies that remain consistently reliable (and promising) for 2024 and beyond. Top inbound marketing strategies for 2024 When creating an inbound marketing plan, focus on content creation and distribution.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

APRIL 27, 2023

We aim to reduce the environmental impact of agriculture by leveraging technology and strengthening community development through various renewable energy, feed for animals and smart farm projects to achieve sustainable goals. Akata Farms is passionate about addressing climate change, food security and sustainable agriculture issues.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

I was meeting with a first-time CEO of a very promising young startup recently and offering my advice on what his priorities should be. I gave him the same advice I give nearly all over-worked, control-freak, do-everything-yourself startup founders: “Your number one priority isn’t any of these things.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 10, 2012

I see it first hand in Los Angeles where given the growth of YouTube networks the worlds of art & technology are colliding. But there does seem to be huge startup energy around the Flatiron District / Union Square. I’m sure there’s a lot of truth to that. Many “tech companies” now have green screens.

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Founders Coop

APRIL 29, 2024

A good accelerator concentrates and focuses the energy of people who “can’t not” be founders. Batches of teams that trust and communicate openly with one another form a learning network that radically accelerates feedback cycles and reduces unnecessary errors for all teams in the batch.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 27, 2012

I believe there needs to be more focus on reinventing eduction, healthcare, energy and even less noble industries such as television, telephony and financial services. This was obviously prior to the Internet and everything that led to: (mobile smartphones, social networks, new payment technologies, etc.). “ And my fear?

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This is going to be BIG.

JULY 25, 2022

The goals of such a meeting are the following: Give others enough information to form an adequate enough and objective picture of the business in order to check your blind spots and offer advice or other kinds of assitance (like intros to folks who have been there before or have the right skills to pitch in).

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Paul G. Silva

AUGUST 20, 2019

This summer I had the pleasure of facilitating the 2019 Energy (CleanTech) cohort for the AccelVT accelerator in Burlington, VT. iSun Energy develops robust, esthetic, smart and easy to install solar carport and canopy systems with proprietary hardware and software systems. www.evmatch.com/ California.

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Gust

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

Start with your own judgment, but don’t hesitate to ask for advice from a seasoned investor. Start the search with business networking. Major universities, like Stanford and MIT, are flush with smart people from all cultures, many of whom would bring a whole new energy and creativity to your startup. Talk to people at work.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 24, 2023

The YLAI Network is excited to share this interview about her education journey along with advice for fellow young leaders. How did the YLAI network help your business? I was based in New York City, and seeing the energy there was amazing. Is there any advice you can give to young leaders?

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Many veterans have created product ideas based on their field experience, from energy drinks to performance gear. Seek advice from experts. It’s also an excellent networking resource, as it connects veterans with fellow entrepreneurs and mentors. Create a business plan. Overview of your company’s goals. Market analysis.

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Onevest

MARCH 25, 2015

This is the question that we get asked all the time at 1000 Angels , the private investor network that connects startups with investors. Deal Flow There are certainly some advantages to investing more money and energy in fewer startups. Onevest does not give investment, legal or tax advice. By Tim Houghten. Invest in startups.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

My advice to all entrepreneurs: Don’t shy away from hard conversations. Having people from your network bet on you with an angel investment is like motivational rocket fuel.” Streamlining processes and defining role responsibilities will pay dividends for those willing to invest time and energy.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Business networking is a fun time — mingling, eating, chatting about business. Many business owners attend networking events but don’t utilize the time or crowd as well as they can. This networking community provides members with different benefits and advantages, all with one goal in mind: increased business profits and relationships.

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Gust

SEPTEMBER 1, 2014

Some of the best ways to optimize include using team feedback to identify blind spots that could be limiting effectiveness; recognizing when it’s time to call in an expert to get the job done; and listening to your own advice. Build a network of contacts to allow you to harness the power of others’ strengths.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Maybe he’s struggling with something outside of work that’s monopolizing his time and energy, or maybe there’s a deeper issue at work that needs to be addressed. The employee figures out how to do the right thing and correct his behavior; you simply offer advice and guidance when the employee asks for it. Determine the next steps.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 28, 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. ) This bass-ackwards energy policy does and will continue to produce high and rising fuel prices.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 7, 2009

This is part of my ongoing series with Startup Advice. Apologies in advance if it sounds arrogant – just trying to impart some realistic advice. The most important advice I can give you is – give me context. And this advice applies to any senior exec you want to meet – not just VCs.

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TechCrunch

MAY 7, 2023

Network effects: Your product becomes more valuable as more people use it. After giving a presentation he’d previously shared at Harvard Business School, Stanford and MIT, Currier outlined the mental models unicorn founders adopt and offered candid advice for early-stage entrepreneurs.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 14, 2024

What advice would you give your younger self just starting out in the startup world? Networking is another key aspect I’d emphasize. How did you identify your target audience, and what advice do you have for startups trying to do the same? Our advice to startups is to actively listen to your audience.

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Startup Blogpost

MAY 19, 2023

Mentors can be a great addition to a startup, as they provide wisdom and advice to emerging businesses. This kind of closed network is great for forming close bonds. In organizational theory, it’s called an “execution network.” ” The issue that arises with execution networks is they lack outside input.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 25, 2023

and delve into research areas such as semiconductors, robotics, and renewable energy. He subsequently joined the California Clean Energy Fund, where he led a public-private partnership focused on energy storage. Alex advises founders to be targeted in their approach and to build a network of mentors and advisors for guidance.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

ClimateTech & Energy Prize @ MIT is a competition for student-led climatech startups. It provides mentorship, networking, and equity-free grants up to $50,000. Next Canada’s programs offer a world-class education, exclusive events, an expansive network, and more. We also suggest approaching the school’s angel network.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 17, 2019

We now serve many large clients like Dish Networks, Dignity Health, and U.S. Ownership Matters At Upfront we focus our energy on fewer companies where we take meaningful ownership and we continue to invest throughout the lifecycle of the company. We not only have our Series A funds that can write $500k? Over the past 2.5

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TechCrunch

MARCH 13, 2021

In January 2021, Prince Edward Island-based ScreenScape Networks was acquired by Spectrio for an undisclosed fee, then Halifax-based storytelling platform Wattpad was acquired by Naver in a deal worth $600 million. Each province tends to have a godfather/cheerleader who has championed local startups through investment, advice and connections.

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Forward Cities

JANUARY 21, 2020

The ESHIP Communities program is a community-driven approach for building entrepreneurial ecosystems that foster inclusion, relationships, collaboration, and social capital across networks of entrepreneurs and those who support them. A: The fact that teaching others how to fish secures their future in an independent way.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 22, 2023

If early-stage founders can get that kind of deep network early on, it could really help, Kelly added. And while some venture capital firms merely inject funding, The Family Fund’s focus is more on mentorship and extending its network of partners and vendors, or whatever else can help with a company’s operations, marketing and logistics.

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