Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

I spent nearly a decade building software for large companies and then advising companies on the same. So we discussed his ideas several times. So over several months I went through a few iterations on his idea. He would have found somebody technical and inspired that individual to work for equity or deferred payment.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

In my years of advising startups and occasional investing, I’ve seen many great ideas start and fail, but the right team always seems to make good things happen, even without the ultimate idea. That’s why investors say they invest in people (bet on the jockey, not the horse), rather than the idea. The sales professional.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

I advised against the SF role because it was a bigger company and his role would be pushing paper from one side of his desk to the other. On the other hand, at sub 21 you have the ability to swing for the fences and try and earn if you’re so inclined and if you think you have the skill sets and the idea. Best to be a founder.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 27, 2011

In the early days you don’t really want 3 extra teams hearing your ideas and gearing up to compete before you feel you’ve got a solid head start. Most people totally advise against stealth. They think that only by being open and testing your ideas in an open marketplace can you be successful. You don’t.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

In my years of advising startups and occasional investing, I’ve seen many great ideas start and fail, but the right team always seems to make good things happen, even without the ultimate idea. That’s why investors say they invest in people (bet on the jockey, not the horse), rather than the idea. The sales professional.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 27, 2020

Show focus and your understanding that your company is something more than just a good idea. Include any empirical evidence--including market research or technical analysis, if that's appropriate--in order to bolster your case about why you believe you will succeed. Here, too, focus on outside advisers as well as on key executives.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 30, 2023

Over my many years of mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs and business professionals, I often hear a desire to start a new business, with a big hesitation while waiting for that perfect idea and perfect alignment of the stars. So don’t wait for that “idea of the century” that no one has ever thought of before.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Accelerator programs--like YCombinator in Silicon Valley, and TechStars in Colorado--have come to the forefront of the minds of entrepreneurs as a way to boost their ideas quickly into the market, find funding, and into existence. We're providing seed funding, office space, and put them through a three month, structured program.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2023

Show focus and your understanding that your company is something more than just a good idea. Include any empirical evidence--including market research or technical analysis, if that's appropriate--in order to bolster your case about why you believe you will succeed. Here, too, focus on outside advisers as well as on key executives.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 13, 2011

I would argue that this mostly consists of consumer Internet companies (although not exclusively) and it is predominantly early-stage people who are product gurus and have a mildly technical bend to them. No, the ideas aren’t conflicting. I’m sure there are many more. I would mostly lump me in that category.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

In my years of advising startups and occasional investing, I’ve seen many great ideas start and fail, but the right team always seems to make good things happen, even without the ultimate idea. That’s why investors say they invest in people (bet on the jockey, not the horse), rather than the idea. The sales professional.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Many of the entrepreneurs I advise or invest with spend considerable time on the Internet, keeping up with technology, customers, and competitors, but very few feel the need for an early personal presence. In fact, some totally avoid it, assuming their product or solution will speak for itself later.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

We thought it was a good idea so we brought it up to Goldman. Push hard to set up the technical reviews, the due diligence meetings, the reference calls – whatever. We thought it was a good idea so we brought it up to Goldman. On the VC front, I advise other VCs I know to also be careful about over grinding.

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Tech Zulu Event

JULY 28, 2012

People had one minute to “pitch” their idea to the group as a whole. I was #33 to go up and pitch my idea. Although, many people believed in my idea, I found it difficult to create a full team that can execute an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) by Sunday. I initially planned to join his team, in case my idea wasn’t voted in top 10.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 28, 2017

We're focused on larger scale events, not do-it-yourself type events, and we're really for people planning large scale events, looking for ideas, and who are looking for a professional to help them. Being a digital person, I kept looking online for new ideas. That's how I came up with the idea. Why did you create PartySlate?

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Show focus and your understanding that your company is something more than just a good idea. Include any empirical evidence--including market research or technical analysis, if that's appropriate--in order to bolster your case about why you believe you will succeed. Here, too, focus on outside advisers as well as on key executives.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

Show focus and your understanding that your company is something more than just a good idea. Include any empirical evidence--including market research or technical analysis, if that''s appropriate--in order to bolster your case about why you believe you will succeed. Here, too, focus on outside advisers as well as on key executives.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Most of the entrepreneurs I advise today are ready to declare success when they get that first surge of traction with a real customer. This is a good sign, but they have no idea that the hard work of scaling the business is still ahead of them.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2018

I made the jump myself from IBM several years ago, and now have a satisfying startup advising small businesses and mentoring entrepreneurs. Here are some attributes I look for in you: Have a passion for a new idea or cause to change the world. Focus on customer value in every job.

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Tech.Co

MAY 22, 2018

It’s validating that there is a market for their idea. Try to compile all the different types of questions you could be asked about your business, like technical details, financial assumptions and projections, marketing, IP, etc., I would advise trying not to get into an argument with an investor. Prepare for Q&A.

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Frank Addante

JUNE 4, 2006

I decided that I was going to consult/advise a few companies and relax for a bit. I setup a nice little home office for myself and started dabbling with a few ideas. I started an incubator/holdings company called Addante and Associates to be the umbrella company for my ideas and consulting projects. you are our new IT manager.&#

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Jason Nazar

APRIL 7, 2011

Who Are You: You corner us at mixers and tell stories about all the great things you do and how wonderful you are, without having any idea if we need your help. You take no interest nor show any curiosity in how technical systems are built or maintained, and Engineering is the least valued/respected part of your organization.

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Xconomy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Each company is investing untold billions of dollars in developing AI technologies, betting on a future defined by computer systems that can perceive, reason, advise, and decide. The Partnership on AI , formally unveiled Wednesday, includes Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, IBM, Google and its 2014 acquisition DeepMind.

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Frank Addante

MAY 15, 2006

To be honest, I don’t know where my response came from because the truth was that I was very intimidated and had no idea how we would beat them. After getting the run around from the CEO, I was advised to take action to remedy the situation. On the flight back, our CEO asked me what I thought. The story is still not over yet.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

But the status symbol of this milestone is driving investors, entrepreneurs, the press and everybody into thinking you magically can achieve this status in a matter of a few years with a great team and an astounding idea. ” When I asked his area of technical speciality he said, “Oh, no, I’m not technical. .”

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