David Teten VC

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

However, forming your new fund also typically requires making important decisions about firm strategy, culture, how you make decisions, budget, data ownership, and other issues. Culture Miles Lasater, CEO and Founder, Purpose Built, said, As VCs, we know the importance of evaluating team dynamics before we make an investment.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

CEOs may resonate with a higher-end content strategy such as white papers, books, or even a branded podcast. Without the right people in the right seats who live by your core values and culture, you won’t be able to deliver to your ideal client. It’s critical to set yourself apart from the competition.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 7, 2024

Clear WFH rules help sync up different departments, building a culture of openness and trust. On the flip side, it nurtures a trusting, empowering culture, creating a sense of belonging among employees. Moreover, discussions between companies and investors now include WFH policies, employee engagement strategies, and related topics.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 29, 2012

But my take: Gaikai had superior technology & a superior business strategy. We spent a bunch of time in the video talking about “disruption” as described by Clay Christensen in his seminal book, “The Innovator’s Dilemman” which I profiled here. I agree with him.

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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. The same is true for strategy consulting and often it is helpful for senior levels within large corporations.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 15, 2013

As my wife will tell you – arguing is cultural – you grow up with it or you don’t. I used to ask Deborah to book my travel plans in France and Germany were I went 1-2 times / month. There were online tools to book this stuff but the Internet booking sites were early. It’s very Jewish.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 14, 2015

And I actually think we could learn a lot from public investors even if we don’t always feel culturally aligned. I’ve heard every argument in the book about why you can’t cut office space, headcount or Kind bars. The truth is that Twitter is an amazing company and still has an amazing opportunity in front of it.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Siegel’s recent book, THE BRAINS AND BRAWN COMPANY: How Leading Organizations Blend the Best of Digital and Physical , explores how (and why) many business owners in digitized industries overlook and underappreciate traditional competencies like logistics, manufacturing, customer service, and quality control. Can you tell us more?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 7, 2024

This can foster a culture of innovation and make the integration of AI a company-wide endeavor. The Center of Excellence must foster a culture of cross-functional cooperation, breaking down silos and facilitating knowledge exchange. A culture of learning and development. Collaboration.

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Dream It

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Mel knows firsthand how crucial strategy is to develop products that customers love. Rule #2: Executives must be aligned on GTM & product strategy A core group of decision-makers: C-level executives, product, sales, and marketing leaders need to be on the same page on GTM strategy and segmentation.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 26, 2023

With 74 percent of US companies transitioning to a permanent hybrid work model, leaders are turning their attention to measuring the success of their hybrid strategy. Moreover, what works well for one company’s culture and working style may not work well elsewhere, even within the same industry.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 2, 2023

Then, we develop a communication strategy to convey the value of these face-to-face tasks to hybrid employees, to get their buy-in on coming to the office for high-impact work pursuits. His newest book is Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams: A Manual on Benchmarking to Best Practices for Competitive Advantage.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 17, 2019

On top of that, they wouldn’t listen to suggestions about the packaging of the collection—which also must be sustainable in my book. I knew this because the rest of the store featured many pieces which promoted the “fast fashion” culture of buy-use-throw away. One of our biggest strategies is collaboration.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 3, 2025

Appointment Scheduling: Enhance customer relationship management by automating the booking process, reducing back-and-forth communication. Social Media Management: Use Generative AI for content creation, enabling you to schedule posts and analyze engagement metrics to optimize content strategy.

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Y Combinator

MARCH 7, 2023

YC Group Partner Surbhi Sarna has written a book called Without a Doubt , and today it goes on sale. I have no idea how Surbhi managed to write a book while also being a Group Partner at YC (a more-than-full-time job!). It's a must-read for anyone interested in healthcare.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 17, 2016

He brings knowledgable experts from varying points of view but never books anybody that engages in yelling matches. I haven’t read the book nor deeply reviewed Project Aristotle but the conversation on this morning’s show really resonated with me.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The tone of the company’s culture comes from the top. The culture you envision for your company will only come about if your employees believe in the practices that you are asking them to implement. Implement a “management by walking around” strategy. The tone of the company’s culture comes from the top.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 7, 2022

With more than 20 years in the M&A industry, Scott is a recognized leader in the field, providing exit strategies, sell- and buy-side transitions, along with valuation services in the lower middle market. . When sellers have multiple options to choose from, they sometimes choose a buyer based on culture fit over money.

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Startup Blogpost

AUGUST 18, 2023

19 Strategies for Managing Risk in a Startup In this article, we explore nineteen different strategies for managing risk in startups, shared by founders, CEOs, and other industry professionals. This way, we made more informed decisions and reduced the risk of failure.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 26, 2021

These overachievers and members of The Oracles share their strategies to sharpen your focus, prolong your concentration and beat distractions once and for all. I wrote kids’ yoga books and about my experiences with cars and racing. Create a five-step customized strategy. . Create a fierce focus culture. Lewis Howes.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 18, 2025

All Blacks legend and global icon Dan Carter, whose unrivalled career in rugby has been defined by excellence in leadership and mental resilience, will appear as a special guest to share his powerful stories and insights on how to create a winning culture for your business.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Glazer has established himself as a leader who invests in his team and in the culture of his organization. . Here, he shares his thoughts on capacity building as a leadership strategy. . I have gone all-in on capacity building as a leadership strategy. For a deeper dive into how to invest in your team, check out EO 24/7. .

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TechCrunch

MAY 17, 2022

million after 42 meetings, but teams of four or more need to book 30 meetings to raise $1.7 This tends to foster a collaborative work culture, but it also makes it easier to pivot when needed, and the work is less ego-driven. How to evolve your DTC startup’s data strategy and identify critical metrics. Walter Thompson.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

This financial leader could well have come through the finance org at another startup or at a larger company but they often also can come from strategy consulting (Bain, BCG or McKinsey) or through investment banking (Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, etc.).

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

DECEMBER 22, 2023

No strategy → no focus → no improvements → no differentiators → no happiness in what I do → back to employee mode. Without a strategy, one might temporarily enjoy the comfort of a well-established business with a waiting pipeline of potential clients, coasting on inertia. My 2023 strategy: Mentoring triangle of strength.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 15, 2021

You can use decision-aid strategies to address cognitive biases to defend your organization from misinformation. One of the most effective strategies is to help your employees and yourself build up a habit of automatically considering alternative possibilities to any claim you hear, especially claims that feel comfortable to you.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 24, 2022

With many companies today struggling to attract and retain talent, a culture of mentorship will put your company ahead of the competition. While competitive compensation is still important, many workers are increasingly motivated by career development opportunities and a positive company culture. million quitting last November.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Rocket often followed the Blitzscaling model popularized by Reid Hoffman — earning them an appearance in his book of the same name. Adopt a “hire slow, fire fast” mentality for your expansion strategy. Analyze the competitive environment, partner availability, infrastructure, culture, regulation and synergies with your home market.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 1, 2016

We chose the word “upfront” to represent our culture. Great leaders have deeply held conviction in their strategy and plans. There are always flavors-of-the-month strategies or markets that are in favor in the tech startup world. You can’t get that if you only play the outside book. Conviction.

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Gust

JANUARY 12, 2014

For a more complete discussion of this phenomenon, see the book entitled “ Fake Work: Why People Are Working Harder than Ever but Accomplishing Less ”, by Brent Petersen and Gaylan Neilson. At this point especially is where you need to watch out for fake work, which thrives in less dedicated hires, outdated cultures, and old work processes.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

It partners with entrepreneurs in funding their growth stories through innovative market access and public venture capital strategies. He talks to AsiaTechDaily about the firm’s investment strategies, the fundraising journey, and other points. Going global or regional expansion is part of a strategy to scale the business.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Michèle Hecken : I had sold my business and was writing a book, which made me curious about public speaking. I just co-authored my first book, Lead Like a Woman: Audacity (with a fellow GSA graduate), I’ve written a second talk and am expanding my audience and social media following. It helped me begin to build out other platforms.

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StartupNation

JULY 13, 2021

Since these leaders had no margin of error, they tried to find a playbook or blueprint to show them exactly how to execute their digital transformation strategy. Organizations traditionally have prioritized their strategy and budgets according to the “business hierarchy of needs.” Of course, these boards were missing the point. .

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Similarly, messenger bags for Kozmo.com, which promised to bring “videos, games, DVDs, music, mags, books, food, basics & more” to customers in 60 minutes or less, sell today for $350 and up on Etsy. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members.

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TechCrunch

JULY 6, 2021

Business trip booking platform TravelPerk has bagged another rival — picking up UK-based Click Travel. Those shared objectives, combined with the natural cultural fit between our two companies, means we are incredibly excited to bring our teams together. Today’s news is a major part of that plan. “We

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StartupNation

JUNE 22, 2021

A brand should be rooted in a company’s heritage and culture, connected to a set of core values that are the company’s very reason for being. A reality-grounded CEO manages, protects and leads the brand by managing, protecting and leading the culture and values behind it. This can diminish its authenticity.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Nigeria-based health tech startup Helium Health has acquired Meddy , a Qatar-headquartered and UAE-based doctor booking platform for an undisclosed amount. They will “play integral roles in Helium’s execution of its GCC strategy and operations.”. Helium Health’s acquisition of Meddy is a major expansion play.

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