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. Mix it up with different agencies, people run out or creativity/contacts.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 16, 2021

How has COVID-19 impacted your investment strategy? Platforms that are transforming how people and businesses operate, go about their business or leverage their core assets, using superior products, data and AI. How has COVID-19 impacted your investment strategy? What is your advice to startups in your portfolio right now?

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Gust

DECEMBER 29, 2013

Professional advice in this area is highly advised. Some executives think they can mix business with pleasure, with inter-office relationships. Lastly, make good use of your Board Members. Assume defining the strategy is a one-time process. Your initial strategy will be wrong, no matter how carefully you think it out.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 3, 2016

Each VC has their own take on which services to provide and mostly they’re free but some smaller VCs charge portfolio companies for use of these services but usually at a cheap cost. And often it is hard to motivate people to take on big tasks like strategy re-evaluations because everybody is busy doing investment work.

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StartupNation

MAY 25, 2021

While there are a lot of common myths surrounding content marketing, at its most basic level, it is about using content strategically to build an audience and influence their behavior over time. any asset that marketers can use to bring the advice, knowledge and inspiration their businesses possess to life.

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Dream It

APRIL 7, 2020

Kathryn (attorney from PilieroMazza) : Most banks are opening applications today, though a few rolled out last Friday with mixed success. You should not try to circumvent these rules by only temporarily removing covenants or using a time-based waiver. Don’t agree to it, it’s bad advice. Yes, VCs are very aligned with this.

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Y Combinator

OCTOBER 28, 2020

This is advice for people who have done scientific research at a university and are considering starting a company to commercialize it. These are the most common topics founders have asked us about. In a typical spin-out situation, there are several people who worked on the research, including a mix of students, post docs and faculty.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The strategy of venture capital is not to capitalize on the continuity of trends already existing on the market or to focus on the hype of the moment, but rather the exercise of imagining the demands of tomorrow, intercepting products and services capable of reinventing entire sectors with a view to a future industrial policy.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 27, 2011

I didn’t want to write it because I have mixed feelings about AngelList. My personal use. Just don’t use AngelList as a short-cut for the hard work. But to be clear, used properly there is NO downside to AngelList for entrepreneurs. To encourage people to run from skilled investors is bad advice.

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American Entrepreneurship

AUGUST 11, 2024

There is a wealth of online marketing research resources to help a small business or startup to establish a marketing plan and strategy to achieve its marketing goals. With the right information, small businesses can formulate a strategy to move forward more confidently, by understanding their target customers and related market segment.

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Gust

JUNE 19, 2012

I used to think you could use convenience and common sense to predict markets. We think it’s a matter of products, but history shows us it takes more than just products and technology to create the sweeping changes. One of the big mistakes I used to make (and still sometimes do, frankly) was to negotiate piecemeal.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 26, 2022

Why Channels Matter More Than Products The number one reason why I believe in a channel-first strategy rather than a product-first one is because: You’re more likely to fail from the lack of a distribution channel than from an inability to build a product. Canva uses their blog as a lead magnet for their card-making tools.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Everywhere else, Brainly is currently free to use. (In Brainly up to now has been mainly focused on how to build out more tools for the students — and now parents — that use it, and has so far been about organic growth for those communities. That C round was raised specifically to help Brainly grow in the U.S. In the U.S.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

DECEMBER 19, 2020

There are a lot of examples of developing million-dollar products that no one wanted to use. Estimate the users’ flow and clarify how people will use your product. User flow is a way that customers use to get flawless results by using your product. Sorry, it may seem incompatible with the first advice, but it’s crucial.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Elastic, the provider of subscription-based data search software used by Dell, Netflix, The New York Times and others, was another gangbuster IPO in 2018. How has COVID-19 impacted your investment strategy? What is your advice to startups in your portfolio right now? This can be professional, personal or a mix of the two.

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David Teten VC

AUGUST 19, 2019

A new wave of Revenue-Based Investors are emerging who are using creative investing structures with some of the upside of traditional VC, but some of the downside protection of debt. RBI structures have been used for many years in natural resource exploration, entertainment, real estate, and pharmaceuticals.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 24, 2023

This data can be used to improve future events and marketing efforts. Environmental benefits: Online events are more environmentally friendly than in-person events, as they do not require travel and often use fewer resources, leading to less waste. Then use the StreamYard Giveaway Tool to select audience participants to win.

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Startup Blogpost

DECEMBER 21, 2023

And I use automation tools to have the videos come out simultaneously everywhere. I rank for dozens of them—just creating landing pages for every use-case keyword imaginable. I use this to grow the company with new features, which can then be used for more bottom-of-funnel landing pages and more short-form mobile content.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 9, 2021

TechCrunch reporter Natasha Mascarenhas interviewed Kleiner Perkins partner Bucky Moore to get sector-agnostic advice for founders who are ready to raise a Series A. Use discount code ECFriday to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription. LG continued pushing envelopes — albeit to mixed effect. Walter Thompson.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 21, 2021

Its solution, in part, may be based on creative ways of presenting content to users, but also keeping a focus on strong material to use in those channels. In part this is about hiring people from a mix of backgrounds but also about how it approaches management and how it endorses those with whom it works. ’ was the advice we got.)

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 29, 2021

The latest funding will be used for enhancing its B2B SaaS, investing in R&D for advanced virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and 3D tools, which are considered core technologies of metaverse that is its new business Urbanbase plans to enter, according to Ha. billion in 2021, based on Strategy Analytics’ report.

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Hunter Walk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Also, because the feedback loop is very long, the advice we give founders – to move fast and iterate – is hard to put into practice as a venture investor. As to the “it takes a long time” advice. The best dishes have mix of components in proportions which make sense.

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American Entrepreneurship

AUGUST 11, 2024

There is a wealth of online marketing research resources to help a small business or startup establish a marketing plan and strategy to achieve its marketing goals. With the right information, small businesses can formulate a strategy to move forward more confidently, by understanding their target customers and related market segment.

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Feedough

MARCH 22, 2021

Consultant : They provide business advice and differ in their area/s of expertise. Influencer : These individuals use their media presence across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, etc. Poor financial management : They often mix personal and business finances (money used for the business) and budget poorly.

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NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 7, 2021

While these times have undoubtedly caused challenges for business operators, there have also been many inspiring stories shared – businesses born out of job losses, pivots in business strategies that trigger growth and companies that turned adversity into opportunity. Connect with customers. Review finances. Remember to enjoy the ride.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 17, 2009

In the Beginning … This is a very important post to me because I find myself giving this advice all the time and if you don’t follow the basic advice here you can cause yourself much heartache down the line – even if your company ultimately becomes über successful. This is advice that I give people all the time.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 18, 2023

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members Use discount code TCPLUSROUNDUP to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription “Starting a tech company today costs 99% less than it did 18 years ago when Y Combinator was started,” says Brett Calhoun, managing director and general partner at Redbud VC.

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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. In fact, some CEOs may even use the board meeting as an opportunity to take a step back and write a letter to the board. Mixed messages.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 10, 2021

Use discount code ECFriday to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription. To connect with consumers on an emotional level, “you need a mix of goodwill, what-we-stand-for ideology, social prestige and customer delight — among other affinity-building ingredients.” Full Extra Crunch articles are only available to members.

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 9, 2024

In this conversation, a16z Growth general partner Sarah Wang speaks with Crossbeam CEO Bob Moore about his new book, Ecosystem-Led Growth: A Blueprint for Sales and Marketing Success Using the Power of Partnerships. But how do you actually make use of that data that’s now available? Bob Moore: Yeah, great question.

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 12, 2019

Maintaining cash flow in a retail business will also likely require the strategic use of discounting at some stage, in a way that fits your business. We recommend user testing to make sure your website is easy and intuitive to use, and making it easy for online customers to make a choice. Great people. Customer service.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 17, 2010

In particular I would schedule some Tweets (using CoTweet, which lets you schedule Tweets) to go out around 5.40am (in time for East Coast 8.40am consumption) and then again at 8.40am for West Coast time. The smartest strategy I’ve seen is implemented by Babak Nivi over at VentureHacks. So, whaddaya think?

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ExactHire - Startups

JUNE 3, 2021

When considering how to make a tough hiring decision, develop a data-driven hiring process that artfully mixes objectivity with sound intuitive judgement to choose the best candidate. Recruiters often find the internet brings mixed blessings in their search for top candidates. Stellar candidates can easily get lost in the mix.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 13, 2023

From starting with an in-depth strategy to approaching marketing spending correctly, these experts provide invaluable advice on how to navigate the complex world of startup marketing. It’s crucial for entrepreneurs to invest in a deep dive into strategy first, even before their business plan. Kennette J.

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ExactHire - Startups

JUNE 3, 2021

When considering how to make a tough hiring decision, develop a data-driven hiring process that artfully mixes objectivity with sound intuitive judgement to choose the best candidate. Recruiters often find the internet brings mixed blessings in their search for top candidates. Stellar candidates can easily get lost in the mix.

mix-use 52

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 30, 2024

Any advice on how you either kept your confidence through that time or recalibrated? What better way than to sell it through mission-critical vertical SaaS which they’re using to run the businesses, and we kind of run in the background, much like an Uber. Why did you choose that strategy? on any given deal.

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Andreessen Horowitz

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Who are the best search partners to use, and let then letting you and that search firm run with the execution. Can you just describe the MOC to our audience, what it is, and why you guys are so passionate about using it? How can we help the team get calibrated on the role? The mission is the elevator pitch.

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