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What Happens When Startups Turn from Their Innovation Stage to Operational Excellence?

Both Sides of the Table

Nearly every successful tech startup I’ve observed over the past 20 years has gone through a similar growth pattern: Innovate, systematize then scale operations. Innovate In the early years of a startup there is a lot of kinetic energy of enthusiastic innovators looking to launch a product that changes how an industry works.

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6 Critical Marketing Metrics To Nail Today’s Buyers

Startup Professionals Musings

In a new book, “ Driving Demand: Transforming B2B Marketing to Meet the Needs of the Modern Buyer ,” top marketing consultant Carlos Hidalgo updates the old guidelines on how to set up demand generation processes, keep them current, and measure results. Understanding culture is paramount, but measuring results is even better.

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6 Keys To Measuring Return On Investment In Marketing

Startup Professionals Musings

In the classic book, “ Driving Demand: Transforming B2B Marketing to Meet the Needs of the Modern Buyer ,” top marketing consultant Carlos Hidalgo updates the old guidelines on how to set up demand generation processes, keep them current, and measure results. Understanding culture is paramount, but measuring results is even better.

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7 Ways Founders Demonstrate They Can Run A Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

When starting a new business, an entrepreneur has to take a “hands-on” role. Thus I don’t see many startups run in absentia or by big company executives. Startup founders need to see, touch and feel all the key elements of a new business as it evolves, much like an artist renders a new painting or sculpture.

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How to Use Generative AI and LLMs to Improve Search

TechEmpower

Initial Query Refinement: Initial query is the starting point in any search process where a user provides an initial query to the system. Ensuring Accuracy: How to Test Results Upon deploying AI-driven search tools, validating their accuracy is paramount. This is table stakes for the kinds of solutions we are describing above.

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6 Demand Generation Metrics To Quantify Marketing ROI

Startup Professionals Musings

In the classic book, “ Driving Demand: Transforming B2B Marketing to Meet the Needs of the Modern Buyer ,” top marketing consultant Carlos Hidalgo updates the old guidelines on how to set up demand generation processes, keep them current, and measure results. Understanding culture is paramount, but measuring results is even better.

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8 Keys to Dispersed Teams With Maximum Productivity

Startup Professionals Musings

Modern communication tools, including WebEx, Skype and video conferencing are a good start, but virtual teams remain a productivity nightmare for many companies. Team leaders and startup founders must be visibly and mentally present to be perceived as trustworthy and part of the team. Clear objectives and metrics are established early.

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