Berkonomics

AUGUST 3, 2023

How important is this issue for your business? The subject of raising money is critical to many businesses and a passing option to others, depending upon the capital efficiency of the enterprise. Some businesses require very little capital and the founder can self-finance the enterprise and retain 100% of its ownership and control from ignition through liquidity event (startup through sale).

Venture Capital 295

Venture Capital Startup Class Invest 295

TechEmpower

JULY 31, 2023

When talking to startup founders or other innovators, we always ask questions to better understand their business as a core. What does the business do? How does it meet customers’ needs? And most importantly, how does it make money? One way to approach that last question is to use this simple model: Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) How will your business reach prospects?

Metrics 260

Metrics Startup Slides Technical Review 260

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 29, 2023

As an advisor to early-stage entrepreneurs, I see a lot of dreams, but not so many business results. I’m always excited by the dream, and disappointed by what I perceive as a lack of courage in many people to take the actions required to realize the dream. I’ve always wished I had a magic metaphor to motivate the best dreamers to become the best entrepreneurs.

Ideas 105

Ideas Startup Entrepreneur Social Media 105

Startup San Diego

AUGUST 2, 2023

Startup San Diego started as a humble grassroots organization in 2013 with a small team of volunteers who wanted to unite the startup community for the inaugural San Diego Startup Week. Since then, it has grown to more than just a week-long conference. As an official 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a board of directors, staff, […] The post Introducing the Startup San Diego Membership Program appeared first on Startup San Diego.

San Diego 52

San Diego Startup Conference Organization 52

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Office leases are one of companies’ largest expenses, and if your whole team is working from home with no clear end in sight, you may be wondering what to do about your lease.

Companies

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 2, 2023

Every business team and leader is facing increased pressure and challenges from today’s flood of competitors and the global forces of change. It’s easy to lose your drive and jeopardize your health, or just settle for “business as usual” and jeopardize the long-term success of your business. Instead, now is the time to bolster your leadership skills while you still can.

Summary 102

Summary Activity Customer Custom 102

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 4, 2023

“If we build it, they will come.” I’ve heard it many times from technical entrepreneurs who should know better than to believe the old “ Field of Dreams ” sports fantasy movie theme in today’s Internet information overload environment. These days, building a new business is all about visibility and marketing, no matter how great or innovative a solution you bring to the table.

Startup 95

Startup Coach Mentor Social Media 95

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2023

One of the biggest challenges in changing your lifestyle from an employee to starting your own business, is focusing on the right ownership elements, versus having a boss who sets the business goals, and provides performance feedback. Most entrepreneurs relish being their own boss, but find the transition to “ownership thinking” to be more difficult than anticipated.

Entrepreneur 85

Entrepreneur Customer Custom Competition 85