Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

*. What is the role of a VC for entrepreneurs? I was recently contacted by an entrepreneur who was consider a few different business models for his company. My job isn’t to predict markets but rather to find entrepreneurs who want to create markets through insight and conviction.” ” I responded. And special.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 8, 2010

If you ever have to interview, hire, judge the performance of, decide whether to promote, assign clients/regions to them or have to decide whether to fire sales people, I think having a framework for thinking about them is helpful. In life I’ve found it useful to have little frameworks to try and interpret the world through.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 3, 2009

Yesterday I had lunch with a really interesting and capable serial entrepreneur who is raising his A round. So I thought I’d try to lay out a framework for how you should think about it as many you will inevitably be faced with this experience. Many strategics have less experience in helping entrepreneurs.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

I told people privately my perfect spec: computer science undergrad from MIT (or any other great school), 2-years at McKinsey but no more than that (I love the analytical framework that the top strategy consulting firms provide. My advice to people thinking about getting an MBA is to think about the five C’s. THE FIVE C’S.

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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. EO asked Kent how entrepreneurs can embrace the tenets of Conscious Capitalism. Contributed to EO by Kent Gregoire. Higher purpose.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 13, 2013

Like most startup entrepreneurs, when I began my first company in 1999 I had no formal sales experience. I’m going to set up the framework today and in future posts I’ll drill down into each area. Sales & Marketing Advice' This article originally appeared on Inc.com. We called our methodology PUCCKA. Compelling Event.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

While there is no right or wrong answer, having seen the extremes I’d like to offer you a framework for considering the right answer for yourselves. And I always encourage entrepreneurs to do reference checking. So it seems strange advice for me to recommend that you pitch outside investors first for follow on investments.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. 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., I’ve set many goals in 30+ years as an entrepreneur.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

This has led VC & entrepreneur bloggers alike to similar conclusions: start raising capital early and be careful about having too high of a burn rate because that lessens the amount of runway you have until you need more cash. ” and if anybody gives you a specific number I would be a bit skeptical because there is no universal answer.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2014

The starting point of product IS marketing, which is what a lot of young entrepreneurs that never studied business don’t realize. Startup Advice' But being best-in-class at online marketing is also a sine qua non to standout from your peer group. Photo Credit: John De Neilsen on 500px.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 26, 2011

I have often said that what separates real entrepreneurs from pundits and bystanders is a bias towards getting things done versus over analyzing things. The startup entrepreneur knows that they’re going to be wrong often. They over think the decision framework. Great entrepreneurs find a way. But here’s the thing.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

Let’s set up a framework. In a world where the economy only heads in one direction (read: 2009-2014) most investors & entrepreneurs forget to pay attention to gross burn. A Framework to Guide You: So putting it all together, you should always be mindful of your personal circumstances and market conditions.

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This is going to be BIG.

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Telling your story isn't just about conveying information about your company--it's about giving someone a framework that makes them feel like they know how to be successful as well. Like most entrepreneurs, [HE/SHE]s best at explaining it—suffice it to say we wish we thought of it first. Otherwise, who cares? Why should we care?

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A budget, on the other hand, provides a financial framework for the startup’s operations. They can offer objective advice on everything from managing cash flow to securing funding. Insights from the team at Beany The post Eight accounting tips every Kiwi startup needs to know appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 29, 2012

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. 12:00 It seems like there’s a shift in the VC world to more ex-entrepreneurs. But Nate actually worked directly for Clay for a year-and-a-half! I agree with him.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 27, 2011

I hope I straddled people’s points of view well enough not to have offended anybody while adding a framework for how I think about the service. Babak Nivi is one of the most understated, helpful & important people on the entrepreneur / startup scene in NorCal. But it +is+ an anti-entrepreneur stance.&#

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The center’s services will extend to conducting research and facilitating introductions to investors for a conducive environment for young entrepreneurs in the competitive Silicon Valley landscape. Around 50 venture capital and other companies will also utilize the coworking space within the facility.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Octane: EO Accelerator is EO’s program for first-stage entrepreneurs. which helped cement our way of thinking and get a framework for planning goals. By being in two separate Forums, we both benefit from the perspective of seven or eight other experienced entrepreneurs. I love that we don’t give each other advice in Forum.

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Andreessen Horowitz

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The MEDDICC Sales Framework To share what we’ve learned from the fintech founders and operators we’ve spoken to about this topic, we have collated their advice under an overarching sales framework known as MEDDICC. Keep in mind: this sales framework is not linear , and these steps should be taken in tandem, not sequentially.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 13, 2011

In reading the comments on Bijan’s blog and having discussed this so many times, I know some entrepreneurs only want to talk with VCs that think that Powerpoint causes leprosy. Use it as a framework for a dialog not a script. Be ready to map your presentation to their preferred method. That’s an awesome suggestion.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 6, 2021

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. 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., I’ve set many goals in 30+ years as an entrepreneur.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

APRIL 24, 2021

You’re an entrepreneur, with a great product. Take a deep breath, and some useful advice. In the book, I brought in 50 business leaders to advise you on how to grow your business from your basic idea through to your eventual exit and summarized it into a step-by-step framework. Or you’ve created a super-addictive app.

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Ian Hathaway

JULY 28, 2020

In the text below are two items: (i) an official book summary, and (ii) an excerpt from the book’s Foreword, written by Eric Ries —the author of The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses. Startup activity is highly concentrated in large cities.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The most common advice given to aspiring entrepreneurs is to start a business that ignites your passion. Here is a framework that can help you delve deeper into your quest to choose the right startup business: Self-Evaluation : What interests, hobbies, and passions do you have?

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

DECEMBER 23, 2022

I never liked being a consultant; I always thought I wanted to create and not “just” give advice or solve problems for others. Life experience counts for a lot I have also learned that first-time founders with life experience and a previous career are great entrepreneurs. But then something happened.

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Startup Grind

AUGUST 13, 2018

Floodgate exists to invest in prime movers - entrepreneurs who build movements that become category defining companies - before the rest of the world believes in them. What is one piece of advice you’d give every founder? She lives with her husband, 3 kids ages 10, 8 and 6 and one spoiled dog. I love teaching. And I love eating.

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David Teten VC

MAY 26, 2021

Presumably 1,000s of people will see the offering and many will be investors or entrepreneurs that could lead to opportunities. A Framework for Venture Capital Fund Law. I’m not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. Will Stringer observed that these platforms “double as a marketing effort.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 15, 2022

This partnership is based on the complementary expertise and experience of both organisations – while ESADE Business School and its faculty brings academic rigor and quality, Fundación Prevent offers advice and guidance on how to ensure the curriculum and classes are adjusted to the needs of the people with disabilities. .

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 20, 2021

” Even so, many entrepreneurs squander this opportunity, often because they direct questions or fail to understand their BATNA (best alternative to a negotiated agreement). Venrock Vice President Todd Graham has some frank advice for founders at venture-backed startups: “It would be wise to generate a return at some point.”

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OkDork

MARCH 7, 2024

Being an entrepreneur is a lot like being a scientist – you start with a hypothesis, run tests, and iterate as you go. Lesson 1: Use frameworks to help prioritize what you build Frameworks help you make better decisions without the mental strain. Remember: New entrepreneurs focus on customer acquisition.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

MAY 21, 2021

Unlike mentoring, which focuses on providing advice, coaching is about helping people to set goals, asking insightful questions, and providing the space for reflection. Questions are easier to automate than advice because questions are more likely to be relevant. A question is typically relevant to a wider audience than advice.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 25, 2023

I asked five early-stage investors to share frank advice for first-timers, and I’m going to save you some time: many (if not most) of you are probably not ready to pitch an investor. Please share one piece of advice that can help a first-time founder stand out from the rest.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As a General Partner, my energy is spent sourcing, investing in, and supporting amazing entrepreneurs and startups bringing breakthrough technologies to market,” he adds as he speaks of his present venture. An important piece of advice is to communicate issues or deviations from the plan as early as possible.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 2, 2021

We have to rebuild all of the frameworks,” Dua advises. “We Neal also provides angel investment for entrepreneurs “in unexpected places” around the globe. We have to eliminate the hidden biases and commit to expanding our networks, getting to know different people, and becoming warm connectors.”

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

How do entrepreneurs make a decision to go all in on their business ideas? SME&E is a new business learning experience, you will leave with new insights, new skills to implement and a strategic framework to help your business grow. Do you have a business idea and have been wondering how to ideate that into reality?

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 1, 2021

It’s hard to find actionable, proven advice for scaling startups. To create a framework for founders who are charting a path from $1 million to $25 million in annual revenue, Arthur Nobel, a principal at Knight Capital, conducted 47 interviews with founders and investors who’ve taken startups from Series A to C. Any advice?

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