Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 20, 2010

The terms “CTO&# and “VP Engineering&# have such stigmas associated with what they are that I’m sure some people will feel uncomfortable with the definitions I’ve put forward. They’re highly creative. But for non-technical founders let me offer you a definition that you can use when you build a team.

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 14, 2014

Ellen Johnston of Makr has a decade of senior creative experience. If you go for people with some experience and insight, you are definitively going to get more females. That''s because if you''re funding 21 year olds, there tends to be less industry insight present so what makes up for it is a build.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 5, 2019

With design thinking, “you use creativity and imagination to think outside the box and solve large-scale issues,” he says. Design thinking may inspire a teacher to present the same information through more creative means, such as a class game that quizzes students. How does design thinking differ from the typical definition of design?

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Feedough

JANUARY 3, 2021

These are: Paid form: Digital advertising, just like other forms of advertising requires the advertiser (also called the sponsor) to pay to create the advertising message and creative, buy advertising space or slot, and monitor advertising efforts. Creative: What will be the graphic and textual content of the ad creative?

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 25, 2013

She talks about creative design of websites and physical products – in our case – stickers. In the most perfect sense of the definition. Soleil at Chief Creative Officer. She won me over at first meeting. Soleil returns emails at 1.30am. She flies from LA to NY every two weeks. She helps write press releases.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Clear definitions. When setting your vision, initiatives and strategy for 2021, keeping your business open and finding creative ways to bring in revenue will be essential. We’ll cover the essentials in this post, but first, here are some key elements you need to keep in mind when creating your business plan. Practicality.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 20, 2013

I always tell people that if you’re not creative in how you tell stories the simplest way to do so is by telling “a day in the life” of your potential user. But spend time before your presentation in creative thought. It definitely is an IQ test thing for me. Try to connect with your audience. Startup Advice'

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2014

So this was definitely an introduction I was going to take. and Petri was co-founder and head of creative at Remedy Entertainment that launched the hit PC games Max Payne and Alan Wake. On August 26th I had an equally effusive intro from Ynon Kreiz, also a friend, trusted source and also the CEO of portfolio company Maker Studios.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 24, 2022

As the downturn threatens the ability of companies to meet growth targets, simultaneously emphasizing the need for them to get there faster while not losing too much money, we expect to see more creative math from founders. Of course, it’s not all out of malice.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 11, 2014

It''s a solid exit to a company that has lots of revs, is growing, and together will form a very formidable player in the data backup space--one that can definitely be a public company in the next couple of years. Today, Backupify announced that it is getting purchased by Datto.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 6, 2012

It was by definition a hits-driven business. But it’s not sustainable for most content production and it’s not economically rewarding for most creative content producers. But their core asset (other than great tech & management) has been exclusive windowing of premium content that people want to consume.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2015

The more specific you can get in your definition the better. I would encourage you at least to have them in your tool kit for any negotiation and you simply need to be creative in how you structure them and weigh up the pros & cons of each trade. Geography Bound – Finally, another natural limiter for you will be geography.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 12, 2024

Witnessing the students’ resilience and creativity inspired me to approach challenges with a more open and innovative mindset. — Gabriel Kropsch, EO Rio De Janeiro “The experience underscored the importance of empathy, active listening, and adaptability in leadership.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 18, 2010

Here’s how I break down the four quadrants (and I’ve put my definitions in here – not Covey’s). We rise to the occasion as it stirs our creative juices. There is something about the adrenaline rush of being under time pressure that excites us and teases out our creativity. Not everybody does.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 19, 2024

This definition acts as the cornerstone of future decisions. Establish Collaborative Partnerships: Explore the potential of creative partnerships with other companies that can bring mutual benefits through shared resources and strengths. Plans also help with prioritization.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 11, 2020

Contributed by Ross Drakes , an entrepreneur and creative director based in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is simple and short, designed to help you think creatively about solutions to your situation—a few key thoughts to help you reformulate a strategy for the next three to nine months. The result was the Finding North (Again) report.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

It will enable the naturally creative but geographically and socially disenfranchised to make money doing what they love – participating. Think creatively. It is – by definition – participation. You should only worry about this if you’re a large, traditional media company with fat margins.

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This is going to be BIG.

JULY 8, 2013

Don''t get me wrong, VCs (at bigger funds than mine) do quite well and are definitely in the top 1%, but the money that most VCs will see over a decade, partners at Blackstone probably made last year. Given enough time, technology and human creativity can solve just about every problem we have.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 9, 2013

I’ve talked before about how I use visualization to drive my creativity. Surreal, it definitely is. I’m a visual person as many people are and I need to be able to see things visually to process them. I also believe in visualizing results as a means of achieving them. Success is my only m **g option, failure’s not.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

She also spoke about how they’ve seen premium content creators respond creatively to Quibi’s unique portrait?—?landscape definitely a big and expensive promotional bet for a “startup”. “We We would argue that our movies are world-class movies, just designed entirely for mobile.”

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Gust

JULY 19, 2012

1) Non-equity, creative project crowdfunding portals, which are currently allowed and are not subject to legislation under the JOBS Act. By definition, none of these are operational yet because they won’t be legal until the beginning of 2013, but there sure are a lot of folks throwing their hats into the ring here.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 16, 2012

Look, I definitely come from the school of being willing to forgo the exact details of the business plan in favor of building a network or a great product--but I'm thinking big picture economics here. Wordpress can't be the answer for publishing 20 years from now.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 12, 2021

Kalika Yap , an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member in Los Angeles, California, is founder and CEO of both Citrus Studios , a branding and design agency, and Orange & Bergamot , a creative agency for female founders. That’s not accurate; I definitely had fears. Who is this “ Wonder Woman ”? People have called me fearless.

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Tomasz Tunguz

DECEMBER 3, 2018

His book, Creative Selection, is the first book that provides a view of the day to day environment at Apple. Ken calls this concept Creative Selection. A product’s definition of greatness. Each product should have a simple definition of greatness. It’s full of wisdom. These are my learnings from the book.

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Andreessen Horowitz

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

There is no culture, country, nor period of human history where creative expression hasn’t been central. And yet, despite its foundational nature inside all of us, being a “creative” is often also reduced to describing someone with innate skill or studied mastery in creative disciplines such as music, painting, or sculpting.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2014

If that isn’t the original definition of “angel” money I don’t know what is. Here Cincinnati was really creative to its approach to attracting more venture capital to the region – including this author. It’s worth having a quick read of the first few paragraphs of their annual report.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 1, 2018

And there are definitely benefits to having a well-established, healthy culture. This can cause multiple issues, including: Stifled creativity. New and creative ideas may be stifled in favor of ideas that are more in line with the established norms. Encourage creative thinking, dialogue, and responsible risk taking.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 18, 2022

Although the traditional definition of EVP is “employee value proposition,” I prefer to frame this as an “employer value promise,” or the commitment that an employer makes to their employees about the value they stand to gain in their lives by working for the company. Clarify your EVP. Find new ways to access diverse talent pools.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Me, I can't draw my way out of a stick hat, so I'd be a lost cause--but a creative person could do a lot with design classes in two years. However, I'd make the case that if you really did dedicate yourself to something, you could make a lot of headway in two years time--especially if you had some natural inclination.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 10, 2023

But seeking help can be tricky for entrepreneurs, who, by definition, have the creativity and determination to find solutions to problems others can’t solve. “After hundreds of hours in psychotherapy, I would tell any entrepreneur to try it and see how it can help them.

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Gust

APRIL 20, 2014

More executives, or other more creative titles are seen as a big red flag. Diversity is generally only an issue in large organizations, and if your startup is that large, investors will definitely be nervous. In reality, startup titles should be more about the division of labor than an executive position. Chief Diversity Officer.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 10, 2010

Think about the creative tension. I guess it may be impractical for Twitter to acquire Seesmic given it has raised considerable amounts of venture capital (reportedly $12 million) but the broader point for me is that I always believed Twitter should control the client versions of its product. Kind of obvious, huh?

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 31, 2010

I always tell people that if you’re not creative in how you tell stories the simplest way to do so is by telling “a day in the life&# of your potential user. It definitely is an IQ test thing for me. The bring your product to life. They are not buzzwords or bullet points. Are you a moron? People say this all the time.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 9, 2022

. “For a $75,000 allocation of a budget like this, we’d really focus our efforts on digital performance-based media,” said Ellen Kim, VP of creative at MarketerHire. “We are always iterating on new creative versions and reviewing digital channel spend to ensure that we’re being as efficient as possible.”

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Founder Bounty

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The rise of uncensored AI image generators has opened up a new frontier of artistic expression and creative exploration. As the demand for creative and unique visual content grows, many users are turning to AI image generators for their ability to produce stunning visuals quickly and efficiently.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The creative AI space is something I’m keeping a close eye on because I think this is where there’s huge room for advancement. As targeting and bidding become increasingly channel automated, creative is an area that I believe still needs the human touch. Video definitely hasn’t peaked — and I don’t believe it will any time soon.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 8, 2017

It would be easy to think of them as "creative" and while they would definitely need to be a clear communicator, they're not really creating any *new* ideas. In fact, I'd argue that the earlier you hire this person, which means more dollars spend, the increase in the chance of your success.

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