Berkonomics
JANUARY 9, 2020
One of your employees is approached by an employee of a customer or of a supplier, stating that “It sure would be great to work in your company.” The recruitment traps. It has happened to all of us who have been leaders in business long enough. State your policy clearly. My story of an employee over the line.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Investor due diligence on a startup is not a mysterious black art, but is nothing more than a final integrity check on all aspects of your business model, team, product, customers, and plan. Taking on equity investors to fund your company is much like getting married – it is a long-term relationship that has to work at all levels.
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socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 16, 2010
According to Mojix, IBM will provide system integration systems and customer support for its products int he Japanese market, and distribute the Mojix STAR system itself and through qualified resellers in Japan. The firm is backed by Oak Investment Partners, Red Rock Ventures and InnoCal Venture Capital. READ MORE>>.
SoCal Tech Calendar
MARCH 17, 2012
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to estimate market size, competitive market share, how many potential customers are there, and price points. Several case studies will be presented, although the names will be changed to protect the innocent. He announces, "Let's build a gold-plated widget!" See [link] (more)
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 11, 2020
Investor due diligence on a startup is not a mysterious black art, but is nothing more than a final integrity check on all aspects of your business model, team, product, customers, and plan. Taking on equity investors to fund your company is much like getting married – it is a long-term relationship that has to work at all levels.
Berkonomics
FEBRUARY 28, 2013
One of your employees is approached by an employee of a customer or of a supplier, stating that “It sure would be great to work in your company.” It has happened to all of us who have been leaders in business long enough. Let me tell you the story from one of my companies that recently learned about the recruiting boomerang the hard way.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Others, like Guy Kawasaki , have irreverently called some of these “entrepreneur lies,” but I prefer to think of them as innocent enhancements or omissions that can kill your deal. Lead with your intent to offer the solution free to customers. Of course, customers love free, but investors hate it. Skip the hype.
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