Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2021

As a mentor to startups and new entrepreneurs, I continue to hear the refrain that business plans are no longer required for a new startup, since investors never read them anyway. Executive summary glossy. Disciplining yourself to write down the plan is actually the best way to make sure you actually understand it yourself.

Entrepreneur 156

Entrepreneur Tips Funding Startup 156

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

An elevator pitch is a problem-solution summary that anyone can understand in a sixty-second ride up to their office in an elevator. You probably already know the key challenges to complete each step, but it helps to write them down, review them with peers, and have a written list to update as you learn more.

Writing 139

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

YOU Selling – My wise old friend & mentor, Ameet Shah, once told me after a meeting we had with clients (when I worked at Accenture), “there are two ways to run a meeting: asking or telling. You’re a persuasive guy but be careful not to always be telling people the answer.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 18, 2014

As a mentor to startups and new entrepreneurs, I continue to hear the refrain that business plans are no longer required for a new startup, since investors never read them anyway. Executive summary glossy. Disciplining yourself to write down the plan is actually the best way to make sure you actually understand it yourself.

Entrepreneur 108

Entrepreneur Startup Writing Slides 108

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 15, 2015

As a mentor to startups and new entrepreneurs, I continue to hear the refrain that business plans are no longer required for a new startup, since investors never read them anyway. Executive summary glossy. Disciplining yourself to write down the plan is actually the best way to make sure you actually understand it yourself.

Startup 104

Startup Writing Entrepreneur Slides 104

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 27, 2019

Based on my own mentoring and investing experience, the best entrepreneurs are pragmatic problem solvers. If you can explain the problem to a mentor, or even write it down, you will more likely get to the root cause quickly, and avoid emotional and blame-infused responses. Explore solutions, outcomes, and options calmly.

Mentor 85

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 25, 2013

In the original version of his post, Andy writes. And hard for me to imagine the Fred Wilson and Albert Wenger weren’t instrumental mentors to David. In Summary. They see how hard she does her job. Nothing was more heart warming than the photo of David Karp hugging Bijan Sabet after the sale to Yahoo! According to Andy.

Venture Capital 374

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 14, 2015

I just write. I told her I need “20 minutes” to write a blog post. Keep on writing. I took 2 of those morning to write blog posts and then read. Why do I write all of this? Summary I live the same life as you, Ezra. I don’t write perfect blog posts. I don’t worry about typos.

Blogging 150

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Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 23, 2013

No summary of what we did, no easy way for me to recommend my trainer to my friends, and no way for me to easily book the next appointment. After the session, Andy posts a summary to Jenna’s profile with the details of their workout and a few words of advice. Why did you venture into fitness?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2018

As a mentor to startups and new entrepreneurs, I continue to hear the refrain that business plans are no longer required for a new startup, since investors never read them anyway. Executive summary glossy. Disciplining yourself to write down the plan is actually the best way to make sure you actually understand it yourself.

Startup 65

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 17, 2017

I found a good summary of these attributes in a recent book, “ The Old School Advantage ,” by an expert on interpersonal communication, J. Based on my current role as a mentor to entrepreneurs, I will paraphrase and recommend Whiddon’s top techniques in business terms: Build an image of likability and rapport.

Social Media 58

Social Media Custom Customer Entrepreneur 58

CEO Flow

MARCH 2, 2009

Bio summary: Aaron Ross is the founder of CEOFlow , which helps CEOs understand how to create predictable revenue, through guidance, groups and consulting. Just write me). Starting in May, with just 4-6 CEOs, we will begin to charge for participation, so it’s a great opportunity to see if we’re a possible mutual fit.

Santa Monica 40

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CEO Flow

MARCH 2, 2009

Bio summary: Aaron Ross is the founder of CEOFlow , which helps CEOs understand how to create predictable revenue, through guidance, groups and consulting. Just write me). Starting in May, with just 4-6 CEOs, we will begin to charge for participation, so it’s a great opportunity to see if we’re a possible mutual fit.

Santa Monica 40

Santa Monica Los Angeles Finaventures Angel 40

CEO Flow

MARCH 2, 2009

Bio summary: Aaron Ross is the founder of CEOFlow , which helps CEOs understand how to create predictable revenue, through guidance, groups and consulting. Just write me). Starting in May, with just 4-6 CEOs, we will begin to charge for participation, so it’s a great opportunity to see if we’re a possible mutual fit.

Santa Monica 40

Santa Monica Los Angeles Finaventures Angel 40

CEO Flow

MARCH 2, 2009

Bio summary: Aaron Ross is the founder of CEOFlow , which helps CEOs understand how to create predictable revenue, through guidance, groups and consulting. Just write me). Starting in April, with just 4-6 CEOs, we will begin to charge for participation, so it’s a great opportunity to see if we’re a possible mutual fit.

Santa Monica 40

Santa Monica Los Angeles Finaventures Angel 40

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 5, 2018

The summary of Ronan’s article is that Les Moonves made unwanted advances to actresses, writers and producers. Moonves was seen as a leader and somebody who built careers and was a mentor and a champion to many. whether in government or private enterprise. These weren’t simply flirtations?—?he So why speak up?

Report 177

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