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How Startup Founders Can Better Manage Their Time

Onevest

Step 5: Innovate We mentioned software issues in the last step, and it's a salient point here – always innovate. This doesn't mean you need to constantly upgrade software or implement the next organizational tool like Trello if your startup doesn't need it; but you should always be on the lookout for new ways of doing things.

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14 Leadership Lessons From Successful Startup Founders

Startup Blogpost

14 Leadership Lessons From Successful Startup Founders To gain a deeper understanding of effective leadership, we asked startup founders and CEOs to share the most valuable lessons they’ve learned from successful entrepreneurs. This was great advice received from the CEO of a multi-million-dollar start-up.

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A Few Key People Really Can Make a Huge Difference

Both Sides of the Table

I’m an entrepreneur at heart so I’m always inspired when I hear stories about innovation. 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. The neurons aren’t connecting to the startups. Of course I have.

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The “secret” side door into any investor

Paul G. Silva

When a startup founder is trying to raise money, they know they should use referrals to get introduced to investors. Contact them and ask for advice. Can I get some of your advice on our next few steps?” But those referrals are hard to get! Investors ignore cold-calls.

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Startup Sales – Why Hiring Seasoned Reps May Not Work

Both Sides of the Table

I see way too many startup founders who don’t have experience in selling and probably don’t feel that comfortable going to customers and asking for orders. This is probably because many founders are product or technology people. Tags: Startup Advice. Reminds me of Eats, Shoots & Leaves.

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Five common legal mistakes startup founders make

NZ Entrepreneur

Launching a startup is exciting, particularly given New Zealand’s thriving and innovative startup ecosystem. However, the journey can be a steep learning curve and present numerous challenges, especially for first-time founders.

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Is Silicon Valley Really Coming to an End?

Both Sides of the Table

Most large companies (tech or otherwise) have two functions that make it hard to drive the most successful early-stage innovation. The Innovators Dilemma – which means that if you have large customers with big profit margins it’s impossible to throw that all away to destruct your industry.

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