Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

We don’t lay claim to being the only VC to change or think about the future or to having the only or best strategy. Be open & transparent (mimicking the greater social order changes that have come with blogs & social media). Startup Advice' Hamet is a 3x entrepreneur and also former EIR with True Ventures.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 15, 2009

This is part of my ongoing series Startup Advice. I had an MBA, had done a few years of strategy consulting and knew all of the management theory. We hired a head of technology, a head of customer service, a head of marketing, a head of strategy (which no startup should ever hire) a CFO and, ugh, 33 developers.

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Hunter Walk

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Most strategies are some combination of innovation and best practices along the classic five steps of venture investing: See, Pick, Win, Service, Exit. What are, in my mind, some examples of needle magnet strategies that exist today? Pick the magnet strategies which are consistent with your brand, stage, resources, and temperament.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 17, 2009

The best entrepreneurs seek advice from everybody they need, learn lessons and make minor adjustments on a monthly basis. I’ve stated publicly that you MUST have a financial model because it serves as your ongoing compass and strategy but it will change on a regular basis during your first 2 years. Next up: resiliency.

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StartupNation

JUNE 25, 2021

However, by having all of this well thought out beforehand, you can save your nerves, and instead of coming up with strategies from scratch, you have a base to build from. This should start with revenue strategies. When setting your pricing strategy , be careful. Don’t underprice yourself! Sell wants, deliver needs.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

The headlines in the media are filled with that latest stats. But for my sins I got an MBA and did “strategy&# consulting. In 1999 I was in Japan doing a strategy project for the board of directors of Sony. Tags: Entrepreneur Advice Start-up Advice Startup Advice. How to Interpret Analyst Reports.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

MAY 18, 2022

Top 3 DIY tactics, according to a former BBC journalist turned media relations troubleshooter Image by author I sifted at least 100,000 story pitches when I worked on the main planning desks for BBC News (radio, tv, and online) and its investigative show Panorama. So here are the top 3 things you can do yourself to get media coverage: 1.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Here’s what Tracy Call of EO Minnesota, founder of Media Bridge Advertising , which ranked No. 5000 shared: Knowing what you know now, what advice would you share with your younger self? Once we figured out the core values we truly believe in at Media Bridge, they became a filter for everything we do. 4,672 on the 2020 Inc.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 15, 2010

I had been working on marketing & strategy initiatives for European telcos for the past several years helping them to think through and design Internet offerings. They also knew that I was from NorCal, which in 1999 was a huge bonus to foreign companies thinking about Internet strategies. Tags: Startup Advice.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 11, 2014

In essence Muhammad thinks the “growth hacking” is a charlatan term for online marketing that consists of a bunch of everyday tasks that all online businesses should be doing: SEO, SEM, Content Marketing, Social Media, Referral Marketing, etc. Startup Advice' But I still believe Sean Ellis was right.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

In my last post I pointed out that many of the media commentators who have criticized the YouTube video network companies as not having strong businesses were mistaken. People aren’t going to fundamentally change their media consumption patterns just as consumers don’t fundamentally change their diets.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 27, 2011

We all read them to get a sense of what is going on in the world, peeling back layers of the old world in which media was too scripted. 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.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 2, 2010

That’s the thing—startups in the initial stages need advice, feedback, and guidence a lot more than they need money upfront. Getting key strategy advice early on, or getting introduced to a new market can make or break a company in ways that no amount of angel capital can help.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 17, 2010

And we’re left with a city with idyllic weather, major commerce, the media center of the world, and a great emerging technology scene. We tend to do more $3 million “A&# rounds and we look for companies that have an early monetization strategy. Los Angeles. People either love it our hate it.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The constant COVID-19 news cycle has left significantly less room in the news media for coverage of non-pandemic subjects. This makes it even more challenging than usual to promote your startup through traditional, hard-earned media coverage, and this will likely be the case for the foreseeable future. Develop a guest posting strategy.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 2, 2022

People — maybe your investors, the media, your team — will often focus on the exit strategy in the context of a financial outcome. For these kinds of founders, my advice is to always consider acquisition as an option. You’re building something that you truly believe will shift the world in a positive direction.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 8, 2011

I'm sure each of those guys got questioned by entrepreneurs as to why they should accept advice from them as opposed to the entrepreneurial veterans of the days who worked in VC. As my colleague Phin mentioned the other day, there are two types of bad advice you can give--one is to give bad advice in an area you should know something about.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 27, 2013

It would be easier in terms of getting access to angels, VCs, the media, whatever. And with my strategy, you take their biggest objection off the table. “ Startup Advice' If their commitment to staying local is weak I normally say, “Well, it certainly would be easier on you to be in a larger community.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

I surveyed six seed- and early-stage investors to get their tactical advice for laid-off tech workers who are thinking about starting up. In an interview, he broke down his fundraising strategy and shared several tactics for connecting with investors. “All that begs for more defined team structures.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 29, 2018

This podcast is ideal for anyone wanting to keep up-to-date with emerging marketing strategies and changing consumer behavior. The Science of Social Media. If it seems like changes in social media are constant and neverending, you’re not alone! channel. . The Ultimate Sales Hustle Podcast.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 10, 2016

In a world that is hyper competitive – even amongst VCs – I can honestly say that not only is the media recognition accurate but it is amongst the proudest days I’ve had in developing Upfront Ventures and our future. And Greg has had the most influence on Upfront Ventures’ strategy since he joined.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

As I’ve highlighted I believe we’re in a unique period similar to 2005-08 where the biggest tech firms of Silicon Valley (and some media companies) are scooping up small software companies as “talent acquisitions&# versus accretive revenue / profit generators. Tags: Startup Advice Tech Market Analysis VC Industry.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 25, 2021

The intention is also to create asset protection strategies so creditors, predators or ex-family members, cannot access the monies that your mom and dad worked so hard to accumulate. Digital access: What are the passwords and logins for their online accounts such as credit cards, investments, banks, social media, emails.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

No need to reinvent the wheel, just use these tried-and-true strategies for sustainable growth. Amidst numerous challenges, the right growth strategy becomes paramount. Securing a solid foothold in the market requires a well-planned approach, and that’s where effective growth strategies come into play. Network effects.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Tracy built her company, Recycled Media , out of necessity. If you haven’t read my blog posts on why Tracy chose the right strategy it’s worth a read. Danny became a small investor in Recycled Media (the parent company of Recycled Bride) and became one of Tracy’s lead advisors.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 8, 2010

I guess let’s file this under sales & marketing advice. Much of my traffic is through referring websites and/or social media. My strategy was to keep it advice based for the first 6 months so I never really employed this as a strategy to drive traffic. Some search. Both Sides of the Table.

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StartupNation

JULY 1, 2021

Even if you’ve landed on a winning idea for a new app, you’ll need a strategy to get downloads and regular, sustained usage in a highly competitive market. Here’s a growth strategy that’s proven to work in the competitive app market: Develop an app you would use. You’re not just an app developer ; you’re also an app user.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2014

Tim made it clear to me that there was zero obligation on behalf of VCs in whom they invest to commit money to Cincinnati but that they were looking for funds that were committed to national investment strategies and who were interested in closer ties to the local community. I was instantly intrigued. You also need marketing muscle.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 7, 2022

After talking to marketing leaders for a year, here’s my advice for CEOs. In a TechCrunch+ guest post, she covers the “downward pressure on the efficiency of marketing dollars” and shares several strategies that are producing results — as well as some “crazy” ideas “that seemed ridiculous at the time.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Read Monique’s advice for other entrepreneurs interested in adopting sustainable practices. . One of our biggest strategies is collaboration. On top of that, they wouldn’t listen to suggestions about the packaging of the collection—which also must be sustainable in my book. However, I said no to the project.

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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

SEPTEMBER 25, 2010

Blanchard/O’Reilly Media. Two strategies I talked about in the post for getting your “anchor tenants&# are 1) taking them on as advisors first and 2) giving early people cheaper pricing. if you need advice on how to find / work with startup lawyers cheaply click that link). Photo credit: D.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 8, 2020

I’ve also generated a surprisingly high return from content creation and social media. Invest in Tax Strategy. Our most effective tax strategy was to open two businesses in Puerto Rico, where we pay only 4 percent in corporate taxes. Invest in Life Insurance. Invest in Stocks.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Across social media, in newsletters and at events, it’s been hard to escape charts on measuring CAC, cash burn, growth and efficiency. Rather, we guide founders to build a strategy that helps them understand when to grow, when to pull back, when to spend and when to save. We say: Don’t let the financial markets dictate your strategy.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Introducing TechCrunch+, advice and analysis to help startups get ahead. Brands considering a live-shopping strategy must lean on influencers. Brands considering a live-shopping strategy must lean on influencers. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. The first step? 5 questions for venture capital in Q3.

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OkDork

MARCH 7, 2024

At AppSumo, we’ve tested hundreds of strategies. Today, I’ll be revealing the 5 strategies that made us over $10M EACH. When everyone is using the same marketing strategy, it’s hard to get a great return on your marketing budget. After the Dropbox giveaway, we realized how powerful this marketing strategy truly was.

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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. Later they became big business in Financial services lead-gen.

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