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Don’t be a Grin Fucker

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McKinsey had their “ 7S framework &# and BCG had the “ BCG Matrix &# with cash cows, dogs, stars and question marks. I mean Porter’s Five forces is a useful framework but it’s basically microeconomics with a pretty wrapper. Tags: Entrepreneur Advice Start-up Advice Startup Advice.

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Why Your Startup Needs a Sales Methodology

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Like most startup entrepreneurs, when I began my first company in 1999 I had no formal sales experience. I’m going to set up the framework today and in future posts I’ll drill down into each area. This article originally appeared on Inc.com. This is a very important to do when you first start a company. Unique Selling Proposition.

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Many Entrepreneurs Are Too Busy, But Not Productive

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If you define your self-worth as an entrepreneur by how busy you are, it’s time to find another lifestyle. For survival, entrepreneurs need to be all about accomplishing results that matter for themselves, their team, and their customers. We all know people who are extraordinarily busy, but never seem to accomplish anything.

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Are MBAs Necessary for Start-ups or VC?

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I told people privately my perfect spec: computer science undergrad from MIT (or any other great school), 2-years at McKinsey but no more than that (I love the analytical framework that the top strategy consulting firms provide. If you had a non-business undergrad and want to study for a master’s in business – go for it!

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Entrepreneurs Needed To Deliver Big Data Solutions

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A while back, Gartner formalized their Big Data definition as a “3V” framework - high Volume, high Velocity, and high Variety information asset, requiring new forms of processing to enable enhanced decision making, insight discovery and process optimization. Big Data business entrepreneur solutions startup' Marty Zwilling.

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5 Keys To Spending Your Time On The Right Work Items

Startup Professionals Musings

If you define your self-worth as an entrepreneur by how busy you are, it’s time to find another lifestyle. For survival, entrepreneurs need to be all about accomplishing results that matter for themselves, their team, and their customers. We all know people who are extraordinarily busy, but never seem to accomplish anything.

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Rustic Canyon Speaks out on GaiKai Exit, Changing Nature of VC, LA Tech & More

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He talked in the video about how he finds it helpful in companies to think about practical theory and frameworks for thinking about company strategy. 12:00 It seems like there’s a shift in the VC world to more ex-entrepreneurs. But Nate actually worked directly for Clay for a year-and-a-half! I agree with him.