Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

I remember the classic book, “ The Three-Box Solution: A Strategy for Leading Innovation ,” by Vijay Govindarajan, one of the world’s leading experts on strategy and innovation. Govindarajan recommends a simple and practical “three box” framework for allocating time, energy, and behaviors in the proper balance to foster continuous innovation.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 29, 2022

I see a good discussion of the relevant strengths and issues in a new book, “ The Unfair Advantage ,” by Ash Ali and Hasan Kubba. Here are the key elements of the strengths framework they have developed, with my own insights and experience added for your consideration: Money: the capital you have, or can easily raise.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

We caught up with Amos to learn about his new book, and to gain some tips for startup entrepreneurs on how to figure out when you're actually ready to scale your sales team. What's the new book about? Amos Schwartzfarb: The book is called Sell More Faster, the Ultimate Sales Playbook For Startups. That was four years ago.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 23, 2021

A few years ago, I first saw an interesting step in that direction via the classic book “ Entrepreneurial DNA ,” by Joe Abraham , with his assessment web site. His framework seems to be picking up some traction, and is already in use informally by several entrepreneurship platforms, universities, and even high school programs.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

Chris Brogan, in his classic book, “ The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth ,” offers some great steps of encouragement for them on how to come out of the closet, some of which I will paraphrase here: Declare your freakiness (even if only to yourself). Establish a daily framework for action. Know your strengths, and learn some new skills.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2022

I saw a new approach in the classic book “ Leadership Transformed: How Ordinary Managers Become Extraordinary Leaders ,” by Dr. Peter Fuda, which identifies seven leadership themes, presented as metaphors. Artfully applies tools, and strategies for change (master chef metaphor).

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2019

The case for zero paid media as the new marketing model was highlighted in the classic book, “ Z.E.R.O. ” They advocate investing in their new framework, where the Z.E.R.O. As I mentioned, this framework is powerful, but none of these elements are free. initials take on meaning as follows: Zealots, disciples, and influencers.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

Even though everyone has an opinion on good early stage practices, I was impressed with the actionable blueprint in the classic book by Scott Duffy, “ Launch! You now have a clear financial framework to help you make better decisions, and you will act more strategically, less impulsively. Use personal credit cards for business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 20, 2022

Les McKeown, in his book from a while back, “ Predictable Success ” outlines these stages and characteristics for any business. Remember that the lynchpin of the entire framework comes down to your own personal ownership and self-accountability. As a startup, you need to walk before you can run. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2022

Jamie Gerdsen, in his classic book of lessons on business change, creatively titled “ Squirrels, Boats, and Thoroughbreds ,” aims first at existing businesses, but I believe that most of his points, like his laws of the jungle, can be rewritten for startups, as follows: If you want to eat. The laws of the jungle apply to all.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

So I was happy to see Julia Tang Peters, in her classic book “ Pivot Points ,” tackle this issue. The world is full of high-achievers and high expectations, but without the proper framework for turning entrepreneurial determination into real leadership accomplishment, you risk going nowhere.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Excellent detailed resources are everywhere, including a classic book, “ The Startup Checklist ,” by serial entrepreneur and founder of the New York Angels, David S. Investors and partners now look only for a framework of your business essentials, within the context of your opportunity, solution, and financials.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 17, 2021

For insight, I recommend the details provided in the classic book “ The 5 Choices: The Path to Extraordinary Productivity, ” by Kory Kogon, Adam Merrill, and Leena Rinne. That means identifying the few most important roles you play in the startup right now, giving a framework for balance, motivation, and fulfillment.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 17, 2016

It is a hugely compelling show because Zakaria covers world issues that will affect all of us in ways that are accessible and with frameworks for processing disparate information. He brings knowledgable experts from varying points of view but never books anybody that engages in yelling matches.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

A while back, I spotted a book for change management leaders in large organization, and I realized that many of the issues they face are the same as ones faced in every growing startup. Phil Buckley, in his book “ Change With Confidence ,” provides practical answers to fifty of the biggest questions that keep change leaders up at night.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

One of the most influential books of my career is The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clay Christensen. Many people bandy about the definitions of “disruptive technology&# or “the innovator’s dilemma&# without ever having read the book and almost universally misunderstand the concepts. I haven’t read it.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 14, 2023

I remember a classic book, “ The Purpose Effect ,” by renowned author Dan Pontefract, that provides a good framework and background or doing just that. So the question is how do you find a personal purpose and a business purpose that are in sync, to be the driver of business success, as well as your own happiness?

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 7, 2021

My perspective on this role is outlined in the classic book “ Rapid Realignment ,” by the experts in this space, George Labovitz and Victor Rosansky. The basic alignment framework of strategy, customers, people, and processes hasn’t changed, but the pace of technological, competitive, and social change has increased at an amazing rate.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

I remember a classic book, “ The Purpose Effect ,” by renowned author Dan Pontefract, that provides a good framework and background or doing just that. So the question is how do you find a personal purpose and a business purpose that are in sync, to be the driver of business success, as well as your own happiness?

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

Even though everyone has an opinion on good early stage practices, I was impressed with the actionable blueprint in the classic book by Scott Duffy, “ Launch! You now have a clear financial framework to help you make better decisions, and you will act more strategically, less impulsively. Use personal credit cards for business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Chris Grivas and Gerard Puccio published a classic book, “ The Innovative Team ,” which seems to hit the issue directly, with stories to illustrate key points.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2021

Laurence Capron and Will Mitchell explain why in their classic book, “ Build, Borrow, or Buy: Solving the Growth Dilemma.” I like their recommended framework for emerging firms, as well as large multinationals, to help build an optimal growth strategy for your company: Evaluate internal development versus external sourcing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Excellent detailed resources are everywhere, including a classic book, “ The Startup Checklist ,” by serial entrepreneur and founder of the New York Angels, David S. Investors and partners now look only for a framework of your business essentials, within the context of your opportunity, solution, and financials.

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Berkonomics

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Authors Jeanne Liedtka and Tim Oglivie have created a framework for creation of a new product or service – one worth spending at least a cycle of time for review. From their book, “Designing for Growth,” they iterate a four question matrix, each with steps for creation through launch. We’ll use this loosely to frame our process.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

The case for zero paid media as the new marketing model was highlighted in the classic book, “ Z.E.R.O. ” They advocate investing in their new framework, where the Z.E.R.O. As I mentioned, this framework is powerful, but none of these elements are free. initials take on meaning as follows: Zealots, disciples, and influencers.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 23, 2015

The case for zero paid media as the new marketing model was highlighted in a recent book, “ Z.E.R.O. ” They advocate investing in their new framework, where the Z.E.R.O. As I mentioned, this framework is powerful, but none of these elements are free. initials take on meaning as follows: Zealots, disciples, and influencers.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 25, 2021

I have my own views on what it takes to be an effective leader at the top, based on many years as an executive in large companies as well as small, but I was impressed with the solid points in a new book, “ The CEO Test ,” by Adam Bryant and Kevin Sharer. There is no more dangerous position in business than clinging to the status quo.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 21, 2023

As detailed in the classic book, “ Smart Decisions ,” by Dr. Thomas N. The author defines a detailed framework and process that fits all three of these to make the best decision possible, whether it be strategic or operational. It’s an art and a science that will make or break your business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2019

I saw a new approach in the classic book “ Leadership Transformed: How Ordinary Managers Become Extraordinary Leaders ,” by Dr. Peter Fuda, which identifies seven leadership themes, presented as metaphors. Artfully applies tools, and strategies for change (master chef metaphor).

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 21, 2022

I was impressed by a recent book, “ The Leadership Star ,” by Brian Hartzer, an experienced business executive, offering a concise leadership framework that I believe embodies the key attributes that I recommend. Thus, ever after years as an executive in IBM and other companies, I’m still looking for the magic.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 9, 2020

As detailed in the classic book, “ Smart Decisions ,” by Dr. Thomas N. The author defines a detailed framework and process that fits all three of these to make the best decision possible, whether it be strategic or operational. It’s an art and a science that will make or break your business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 20, 2015

Chris Brogan, in his recent book, “ The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth ,” offers some great steps of encouragement for them on how come out of the closet, some of which I will paraphrase here: Declare your freakiness (even if only to yourself). Establish a daily framework for action. Know your strengths, and learn some new skills.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2013

The case for zero paid media as the new marketing model was highlighted in a new book, “ Z.E.R.O. ” They advocate investing in their new framework, where the Z.E.R.O. As I mentioned, this framework is powerful, but none of these elements are free. initials take on meaning as follows: Zealots, disciples, and influencers.

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TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Former employees describe Friday catered lunches where costs could run over $100 per person, and Royan was known internally for a “book ordering problem” — a former employee said that “unbelievable amounts of books” would be delivered each week to the office by Amazon to maintain the firm’s extensive library. What a boring mess.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2022

I saw some good insights on the most common mistakes that crush creativity, in the classic book, “ Lateral Thinking Skills ,” by Paul Sloane. Business plans should be loose frameworks to be used as guidelines rather than detailed route maps. Plan in great detail and avoid things not in the budget.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2022

Yet I believe the role and requirements continue to evolve, as detailed in the book, “ Innovation by Design ,” by Thomas Lockwood and Edgar Papke, based on their studies. Using design thinking as a framework not only increases your ability to listen, but also develops your inquiry and conflict resolution skills.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2010

I bought the most popular book on the topic, “ The Mind of the Strategist &# by Kenichi Ohmae, who is ex McKinsey. I found this book very useful but still a little bit hard to implement. The book is expensive but for me personally this helped me enormously. I’m glad I read it though.

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