Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 3, 2016

Examples of VC platform services include: recruiting, marketing, design support, inside sales reps, consulting, accounting services and so forth. 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.

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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. That will help focus the amendments you’re proposing.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 8, 2021

Offering video software and other features dedicated to workshopping, the idea is to pull people away from using more generic tools, such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams, which, arguably, aren’t well suited to workshops. Next, you invite workshop participants via an automatically generated link that can easily be shared.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 3, 2019

In their book Cracking Complexity , David Komlos and David Benjamin share the steps to working through any complex business problem—both quickly and using existing talent, not consultants. Leaders often approach complex problems using experts and interview-based, analytical techniques that have been honed for complicated challenges.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 14, 2022

Khadiya also worked at McKinsey as an engagement manager before joining Myntra as director of strategy and planning. “Today, with most systems, companies have to choose between an easy-to-use system or the one with controls.

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Feedough

MARCH 22, 2021

Consultant : They provide business advice and differ in their area/s of expertise. IT Consultants, Business Consultants, Travel Consultants are a few examples. Influencer : These individuals use their media presence across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, etc. Solopreneur vs Entrepreneur.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 3, 2023

It might be useful to list some of the ways in which you can raise money for growth with and without outside investors. Bootstrapping: This term describes your ability to start a business with little investment and grow it using internally generated funds.

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accelerator mix-use finance financing 118

Berkonomics

JUNE 8, 2017

It might be useful to list some of the ways in which you can raise money for growth with and without outside investors. Email readers, continue here…] Bootstrapping: This term describes your ability to start a business with little investment and grow it using internally-generated funds.

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accelerator mix-use finance financing 106

Smart Hustle Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Across two decades of serving, coaching, and consulting hundreds of clients, from large companies to “mom and pop shops,” I’ve seen numerous founders falter and fail at reaching the goals they set. It is not enough to help us grow sustainably in the high-stress situations founders regularly face.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 3, 2019

We use it for news, gossip, communication, relationships, recommendations, research and, yep, for cat photos and showing off too. Basically, all of the things that make us human! According to online magazine Human Resources Director 92% of companies are using social media as part of their recruitment strategy.

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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

Use discount code ECFriday to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription. LG continued pushing envelopes — albeit to mixed effect. Omoigui advocates for founders to develop their own All-22 tape — a tool used by professional football coaches that allows the viewer to see all 22 players on the field at the same time.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 3, 2021

This seed round, one of the largest in the Middle East and Africa, is a mix of debt and equity financing. While Opontia does not disclose the ratio of equity and debt, it confirmed that the majority was debt which will be used to make acquisitions. Johnston and Meyer come from two distinct e-commerce backgrounds.

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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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OkDork

JANUARY 27, 2023

Content strategy consulting: When you get good at content remixing and know which type of content performs best on which channels, you can consult creators. Refer them to an AppSumo tool that replaces whatever subscription they’re currently using, and they’ll save a bunch of money and you’ll get a fat referral fee.

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coworking spaces coworking consulting mix-use 104

TechCrunch

AUGUST 10, 2021

Before you hire a marketing consultant who doesn’t understand your products or commit to a CMO who has several years of experience — but none in your sector — consider influencer marketing. Use discount code ECFriday to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription. Full Extra Crunch articles are only available to members.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Contributed by Kc Chohan, an EO Los Angeles member who is the founder of Together CFO , a financial strategy firm that helps business owners optimize their tax strategies so they can keep more of their wealth and focus on growing and scaling their business. From an asset protection standpoint, a trust is a smart strategy.

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real estate strategy mix-use consulting 266

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 28, 2021

For a full conversation, check out Tong’s talk about design strategy coming up at our TC Early Stage 2021 – Marketing & Fundraising conference on July 8. The pandemic affected us all. When do I use Slack versus email? But a team of willing participants with the right mix of tools and norms can make it work.

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Jason Malki

AUGUST 21, 2023

Mark’s expertise spans incubation, early-stage, and emerging growth companies, and his guidance helps founders, investors, sales leaders, and CEOs establish successful go-to-market strategies and build motivated, high-performing teams. It seems the world has done just fine with one less lawyer in the mix.

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Startup Blogpost

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

At my medical practice, we have emphasized email marketing for quite some time, as it has given us great results. Adding automation to the mix through ActiveCampaign has supercharged our efforts by eliminating repetitive tasks. Zapier can connect and do actions in almost all systems you use. Jae Pak, MD, Jae Pak MD Medical.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

That being said, we work with companies of all sizes — startups, companies that are already established, and very large companies that need to rework both their creative and their media buying strategy. Right now, that means focusing on looking at the whole picture rather than by channel and working on mix-modeling attribution.

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creativity media mix-use consulting 97

EntreWorks Consulting

JANUARY 17, 2020

A deeper dive into the date offers some useful trends. This suggests that strategies to attract and recruit at-home workers (what we used to call “lone eagles”) could pay dividends. If these trends persist, these strategies are likely to become a more important part of the program mix for rural communities around the US.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 26, 2021

Contributed by Michael Roderick, a recent EO 360° podcast guest and the founder and CEO of Small Pond Enterprises , which helps coaches and consultants make their brands referable, their messaging memorable, and their ideas unforgettable. I like to refer (ha ha) to these people as “referability partners”.

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 20, 2010

Before we explore the next insight, it might be useful to list some of the ways in which you can raise money for growth with and without outside investors. Email readers continue here.]. Bootstrapping: This term describes your ability to start a business with little investment and grow it using internally-generated funds.

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mix-use finance financing board 69

Entrepreneur's Handbook

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The complete guide to finding truly special talent Image by author Suppose you want to digitize your business “for real”, where you have a sensible digital strategy and development of existing teams and recruit the digital stars who can close the gaps you have internally. In that case, several different criteria apply.

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Startup Blogpost

AUGUST 25, 2023

Johan Hajji , CEO and Founder, UpperKey Employ a Formal Product Roadmap The most useful tool to balance the big-picture vision with the day-to-day operations is a formal product roadmap. When we’re in the mix, we don’t see the big picture. One strategy I have used that has been successful is “Global Fridays.”

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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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Reforge

OCTOBER 20, 2022

We’ll make our case using an example of a big, risky bet: turning off your highest performing channel. We’ll explain how to adapt the framework to your own use cases, and take a peek under the hood for those that want to dive deeper. How do you know if your big bet will pay off? Let’s quantify this a bit.

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frameworks mix-use consulting creativity 52

Dream It

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Scroll to see traction metrics for your stage using the charts below. Note: You can over-drip and spoil your main traction reveal later - Be sure to use this sparingly. Go-to-Market Strategy Slide: Are you making progress with your initial customer segment? Remember, “Investors like to see trend lines, not points.”

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Our program mixes the best of both Washington and Silicon Valley, bringing together stakeholders in policy and technology to train the next generation of policy entrepreneurs. Aspen Tech Policy Hub. The Aspen Tech Policy Hub is a West Coast policy incubator, training a new generation of tech policy entrepreneurs. Google AI for Social Good.

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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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TechCrunch

MARCH 2, 2023

High employee turnover is often a hint that a company’s human resources strategy isn’t working, but it’s also difficult for managers to identify who is thinking of leaving. HR Signal wants to make retention easier by using algorithms to predict which employees are most likely to seek another job.

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Red Rocket

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Google has always been a staple of any good digital marketing strategy, especially for search engine optimization (SEO), to attract free organic traffic based on the quality of the content on your page. A Quick History of Google Search Ever since Google hit the scene in 1998, Google has been a staple of any good digital marketing strategy.

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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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mix-use leadership culture development 59

WSJ - The Accelerators

JUNE 17, 2015

As an exit strategy on paper, it’s perfect — you turn your company over to the masses, collect your profits as your stock price runs up, and step into the shadows, counting your money and reading countless articles about how you and your business got to this point. Ultimately, as you might expect, an IPO is a mixed bag.

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consulting mix-use entrepreneurs capital 28

Forward Cities

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

You’ll work with the CEO to filter and translate ideas into the functional plans and fiscal strategies of the organization. . Integrating all major operating functions of the organization using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and adapting it along the way for use in our equity-focused and mission-driven organization.

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