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5 Mistakes Derailing Startup Founders

StartupNation

Sometimes when you’re in the zone as a founder, a case of the twisties can utterly derail progress. As a consultant to many of the world’s most innovative global brands as well as motivated founders looking for a jump-start, it’s important to be able to know what steps along the way are absolutely necessary and which ones are nice to have.

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Startup Sales – Why Hiring Seasoned Reps May Not Work

Both Sides of the Table

I see way too many startup founders who don’t have experience in selling and probably don’t feel that comfortable going to customers and asking for orders. This is probably because many founders are product or technology people. It is a consultative sale. Reminds me of Eats, Shoots & Leaves.

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14 Leadership Lessons From Successful Startup Founders

Startup Blogpost

14 Leadership Lessons From Successful Startup Founders To gain a deeper understanding of effective leadership, we asked startup founders and CEOs to share the most valuable lessons they’ve learned from successful entrepreneurs. I’ve worked with many startup founders. ” This struck a chord.

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Startup Investment 101: Investment Rounds Explained

Onevest

Something that we state to our members at 1000 Angels , the private investor network that connects startups with investors, is that If you are a new investor in the startup marketplace, then you will need to quickly familiarize yourself with each round. This is why series A investment is often sought by startup founders.

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Startups are the Place to Find and Use Baby Boomers

Gust

In addition to being startup founders, like Richard Branson , founder of more than 400 companies and still going strong, there are several other key roles that I see Boomers taking more often these days to drive successful startups: Advisory Board. High-travel sales and buyer positions. Retail sales to Gen-X and Gen-Y.

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Think Hard Before Jumping From Corporate To Startup

Gust

Test your “dream” startup plans on some experienced entrepreneurs to get a reality check before you leave your current job. In fact, most startup founders pay themselves no salary for the first year or two, and investor money is hard to find. Leaving for money. More money in the short term is unlikely as an entrepreneur.

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Who Should you Hire at a Startup?

Both Sides of the Table

A startup CEO would never pass on that opportunity. But in small companies you have a certain ethos of hustling and taking every opportunity given to you. I believe that taking senior people from industry and assuming that they’ll do well in a startup is a farce. Needless to say I took the meeting myself.

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