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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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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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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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

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

MARCH 28, 2010

OK, this will be a test of whether using real curse words in your title or post gets all of your stuff blocked by spam filters or from appearing on HackerNews or the like. Accenture always had a chip on it’s shoulder in strategy consulting – especially compared with McKinsey, BCG and Bain.

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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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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

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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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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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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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

You also need to develop an O&O (your own websites) strategy. But one strategy we’re employed at Maker is to build related types of content into “networks” that are branded and can attract loyal audiences. The next part of the margin mix online video companies must get control of is talent margins.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Garrett built Twitter’s communications team and helped the company develop a marketing, public affair and government relations strategy. He also advised the Obama White House on digital strategy and communications, Slack, and created two other communications consultancies.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 8, 2010

I guess let’s file this under sales & marketing advice. I use Wordpress and am very happy. In this genre there is also Typepad although I find less people using it these days. They’re more light weight, easier to use and more social. To add a post to Facebook button I use a tool called fbShare.me.

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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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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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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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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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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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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 27, 2011

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. Or “I’m a new entrepreneur, why would I offer advice on how to run a startup?&#. I use WordPress. accessibility.

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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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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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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. ) It is trivially easy to spot a policy that uses confidence intervals rather than outcomes at the extreme.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

We’re mixing the East Coast vibe with unparalleled opportunity. Plus, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies and advice. We’re talking tips that you can use now — when you need them most. And we’re excited to announce that this year, we’re taking it on the road to Boston, Massachusetts.

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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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Smart Hustle Magazine

OCTOBER 20, 2020

If you’re a new business owner during COVID-19, then you know your original business strategy has had to change. Whether your changes were professional, personal, or a mix, you're not alone. . Whether your changes were professional, personal, or a mix, you're not alone. . Business Strategy and Family Strategy.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Underpricing your product, using a pricing model that is not working for your ICP, not offering self-signup or offering the wrong features as add-ons — all of these pricing and packaging issues (and many more) can cost you a lot of revenue. But the economic downturn has added another element to the mix.

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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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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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