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Meet the Xconomy Awards San Diego Digital Trailblazer Finalists

Xconomy

The finalists in the Digital Trailblazer category of the Xconomy Awards San Diego highlight the wide variety of healthtech ideas emanating from local startups and big companies alike, ranging from virtual coaches for physical therapy patients, to experimental software designed to address Alzheimer’s symptoms.

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From Call Center Agent To C-Suite Executive: How This Amazing Woman Did It

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A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. Her positive attitude and willingness to take chances rapidly propelled her to the coveted and influential position of Coach. Several Zappos employees had mentioned "Coach" and the impact she has had on the corporation during our tour. Take Care When Making Wishes.

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Tech Startup Culture May Have Changed For Good

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Back in 2017, the New York Times opinion section was graced with an article entitled: Jerks and the Start-Ups They Ruin. The article details various stories of young and invariably white men who found big companies, get big money, and make big mistakes. Saying No To Startup Bros.

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6 Marketing Specifics That Apply To Every New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

They skimp on the design of their website, procrastinate on the rollout to make sure the product is perfect, and get so excited about technology features that they forget about creating value for customers. I like the guidance from marketing coach David Newman’s classic book “ Do It!

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Why Early-Stage VCs Should Be Careful About Intros from Bankers

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I think my mentality to banker pitches was best summed up in this article about Y Combinator in which Paul Graham apparently made the following quotes. The other quote from the article is this: “The other thing they say is that they can’t tell on Demo Day which are the good start-ups. We are judging how well you are coached on stage.

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6 Keys To Marketing That Many Entrepreneurs Overlook

Startup Professionals Musings

They skimp on the design of their website, procrastinate on the rollout to make sure the product is perfect, and get so excited about technology features that they forget about creating value for customers. I like the guidance from marketing coach David Newman’s classic book “ Do It!

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The Importance of Proprietary Deal Flow in Early-Stage VC

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I think the issue I have always had with investment bank pitches was best summed up in this article about Y Combinator in which Paul Graham apparently made the following quotes. ” The other Paul Graham quote from the article is this: “The other thing they say is that they can’t tell on Demo Day which are the good start-ups.