Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

My experience personally reviewing over three hundred executive summaries each year, all sent to me unsolicited, seems to bear out the truth in Tyson’s statement. Mike Tyson: brilliant business savant. Everybody’s got a plan – until they are punched in the face,” famously stated boxer Mike Tyson.

Summary 156

Summary Metrics Class Email 156

TechEmpower

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

This isn’t just our opinion - our startup metrics prove it! During signup, the professional is prompted to enter their profile into a form, with an upload box for a resume, fields for awards, skills and certifications, and then a textbox - 500 characters max - for their professional summary. Everyone struggles with empty text boxes.

Generative AI 297

Generative AI Artificial Inteligence TechEmpower Tips 297

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

Good press and industry mojo wasn’t enough to overcome the financial metrics of the business and the offers came in at more like $10 million. I believe in company metrics that are publicized and can be used as company motivation and creating a unified sense of purpose. It was not. I wasn’t surprised. We decided not to sell.

Startup 417

Startup Course Venture Capital Writing 417

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2011

That said, a summary below is available for those who prefer to read the notes version. A very big thank you to Travis Biziorek of Kibin who did the summary notes below. If you value the summary notes please at least check out the Kibin website & see what they do. I love the concept.

Startup 292

Startup Venture Capital Blogging Summary 292

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 14, 2018

Summary: Send the Deck Pitch decks are sales & marketing decks and like in any sales activity, any great sales person assumes his or her competition will eventually get their deck. I would likely open up your deck, read it again and begin contemplating your company again.

Funding 239

Funding Venture Capital IP Email 239

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 2, 2015

For a well-funded A or B round company I have recommended “ leveling up ,” which entails many things but in summary I tell people to “act your stage.” The full financial details and metrics were in the deck. Establishing Metrics & Monitoring Success (or Failures). HR & Legal.

Outsource Development 150

Outsource Development Metrics Startup Sales 150

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 6, 2021

I found a good summary of the most common mistakes in a classic book by Kelly Clifford, “ Profit Rocket ,” written primarily to help you on the other side of the equation – skyrocket your profits. A required metric is average days to payment compared to expectations. Considering the job done once a client has been invoiced.

Technical Review 151

Technical Review Startup Summary Pricing 151

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 28, 2020

I support his summary of five key steps to get beyond the planning: First check your view of the reality of your situation. This must include metrics and tracking, with the necessary systems and resources to act, recalibrate, and iterate as required. The process must focus not only on the “what,” but the “how.”

Coach 159

Coach Resource Summary Metrics 159

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 25, 2015

Let me give you the quick summary of what I said yesterday: Public markets affect venture funding. private companies grow so quickly that their metrics catch up with their valuations. If you’re an entrepreneur or VC who wants somebody else’s view on that you should read it. This morning the US stock markets are rallying.

Venture Capital 150

Venture Capital Startup Marketing Summary 150

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Exec Summary: Most companies (98+%) in the world (even tech startups) should be very profit focused. So while the simplest way that people often evaluate stocks is by P/E ratios (price-to-earnings), one also needs to look at other metrics such as the PEG (price-to-earnings-growth). [of Investors value growth.

Startup 418

Startup Venture Capital Sales Technical Review 418

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

I found a good summary of the dynamics behind personal business leadership, and how to get there, in a new book “ Leadership Rigor! ” Use metrics to support judgment in decisions. Metrics should be seen as guides, helping to direct and support good behavior, but not absolute measurements of good or bad judgment and wisdom.

Entrepreneur 104

Entrepreneur Startup Coach Metrics 104

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

I found a good summary of the dynamics behind personal business leadership, and how to get there, in a recent book “ Leadership Rigor! ” Use metrics to support judgment in decisions. Metrics should be seen as guides, helping to direct and support good behavior, but not absolute measurements of good or bad judgment and wisdom.

Develop 103

Develop Development Coach Metrics 103

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2021

I like the summary of the competitive reality in a new book, “ Rethinking Competitive Advantage: New Rules for the Digital Age ,” by Ram Charan, who relates a wealth of current experience from global clients: Customers expect a personalized experience. You need to be part of a larger ecosystem.

Competition 142

Competition Software Review Social Media Customer 142

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

Relevant skills include continuous improvement of existing methods, processes and devices against a set of quality metrics. In summary, change will happen. The ultimate skills, which lead to innovation and totally new processes, usually come from experimentation and special studies.

Startup 116

Startup Training Statistics Summary 116

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2019

With the real data from that surge, you need to take a hard look at business model realities, cost of customer acquisition, inventory costs, and other key metrics. Here is my summary of the key focus activities of that challenge for every business owner: Manage cash flow daily and plot a plan to profitability.

Metrics 86

Metrics Startup Training Customer 86

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 11, 2014

Relevant skills include continuous improvement of existing methods, processes and devices against a set of quality metrics. In summary, change will happen. The ultimate skills, which lead to innovation and totally new processes, usually come from experimentation and special studies.

Entrepreneur 110

Entrepreneur Startup Training Statistics 110

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 21, 2011

I found a good summary of the relevant keys to business operational excellence in a new book by Faisal Hoque, called “ The Power of Convergence.” Metrics are required for ensuring the return to a known good baseline. billion during the same period. Both had access to the same technology, people, and market. Define response mechanisms.

Startup 100

Startup Ideas Summary Competition 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2011

In fact, a business plan is needed more by you than investors, as the blueprint for your company, team communication, and progress metrics. You can bolster this position by including a Letter of Intent (LOI), contract summaries, or even testimonials. Financial forecast and metrics. Executive team.

Competition 116

Competition Metrics Startup Sales 116

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2012

In fact, a business plan is needed more by you than investors, as the blueprint for your company, team communication, and progress metrics. You can bolster this position by including a Letter of Intent (LOI), contract summaries, or even testimonials. Financial forecast and metrics. Executive team.

Competition 113

Competition Metrics Startup Invest 113

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2012

I found a good summary of the most common mistakes in a new book by Kelly Clifford, “ Profit Rocket ,” written primarily to help you on the other side of the equation – skyrocket your profits. A required metric is average days to payment compared to expected. Considering the job done once a client has been invoiced.

Technical Review 109

Technical Review Startup Entrepreneur Summary 109

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?

Social Network 92

Social Network Networking Training Summary 92

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 29, 2012

I found a good summary of the relevant keys to business operational excellence in a new book by Faisal Hoque, called “ The Power of Convergence.” Metrics are required for ensuring the return to a known good baseline. during that period. Apple is now at $570B, with Microsoft at $240B. So what could have happened here?

Ideas 94

Ideas Startup Summary Competition 94

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Relevant skills include continuous improvement of existing methods, processes and devices against a set of quality metrics. In summary, change will happen. The ultimate skills, which lead to innovation and totally new processes, usually come from experimentation and special studies.

Startup 94

Startup Marketing Training Statistics 94

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 3, 2023

Make sure you know what is really happening, through metrics and feedback from others. In summary, every leader has to deal with the many emotional pitfalls of the remote worker, including boredom, depression, guilt, paranoia, and loneliness. Measure everything and broadcast highlights.

Startup 113

Startup Summary Coach Metrics 113

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Here is a summary of seven maxims that I excerpted from their e-book, which you can use in your startup and every entrepreneurial initiative: Work as a trusted customer advisor. Metrics must help answer questions such as: Should you increase spending to build new and innovative products? Measure only what matters. Develop new channels?

Startup 93

Startup Organization Customer Custom 93

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Raise too soon and likely take on more dilution, wait and get valuation up (as our metrics continue to rise) but then run to a point where you have a lower cash balance and place more risks on the business. Summary Startups are fun and exhilarating and filled with challenging problems to solve.

Startup 286

Startup Technical Review Customer Custom 286

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2010

It’s human nature to prioritize the metrics that get measured, so the simple act of keeping track is often enough to have a significant positive impact. The Venture Value Scorecard is a one-page summary of your company’s achievements and assets: the factors that contribute to the value of your organization.

.Net 89

.Net Metrics Competition Template 89

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Here is a summary of seven maxims that I excerpted from their e-book, which you can use in your startup and every entrepreneurial initiative: Work as a trusted customer advisor. Metrics must help answer questions such as: Should you increase spending to build new and innovative products? Measure only what matters. Develop new channels?

Organization 89

Organization Customer Custom Summary 89

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 12, 2019

Relevant skills include continuous improvement of existing methods, processes and devices against a set of quality metrics. In summary, change will happen. The ultimate skills, which lead to innovation and totally new processes, usually come from experimentation and special studies.

Startup 94

Startup Training Statistics Summary 94

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

I found a good summary of the most common mistakes in a recent book by Kelly Clifford, “ Profit Rocket ,” written primarily to help you on the other side of the equation – skyrocket your profits. A required metric is average days to payment compared to expectations. Considering the job done once a client has been invoiced.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Entrepreneur Summary Pricing 100

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Relevant skills include continuous improvement of existing methods, processes and devices against a set of quality metrics. In summary, change will happen. The ultimate skills, which lead to innovation and totally new processes, usually come from experimentation and special studies.

Startup 93

Startup Training Statistics Summary 93

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 11, 2019

I saw a good summary of the required principles for long-term trust in a new book, “ The 10 Laws of Trust ,” by Joel Peterson, Chairman of JetBlue, professor at Stanford University, and thought leader in this area: Practice personal integrity in all that you do. Define metrics to measure what you want to achieve.

Mentor 98

Mentor News Summary Coach 98

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2012

Here is a summary of seven maxims that I excerpted from their e-book, which you can use in your startup and every entrepreneurial initiative: Work as a trusted customer advisor. Metrics must help answer questions such as: Should you increase spending to build new and innovative products? Measure only what matters. Develop new channels?

Customer 89

Customer Custom Organization Summary 89

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 5, 2023

The best I can offer, based on my own experience as a business professional and a business owner, is a summary of the steps that have worked for me and others I know, for turning ideas and aspirations into results, with some measure of progress along the way. I believe the challenge is the same one you face in every aspect of your life.

Startup 100

Startup Mentor Education Summary 100

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 6, 2010

Relevant skills include continuous improvement of existing methods, processes and devices against a set of quality metrics. In summary, change will happen. The ultimate skills, which lead to innovation and totally new processes, usually come from experimentation and special studies.

Startup 78

Startup Training Statistics Summary 78

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2010

In fact, a business plan is needed more by you than investors, as the blueprint for your company, team communication, and progress metrics. You can bolster this position by including a Letter of Intent (LOI), contract summaries, or even testimonials. Financial forecast and metrics. Executive team.

Invest 74

Invest Tips Competition Metrics 74

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 7, 2017

Relevant skills include continuous improvement of existing methods, processes and devices against a set of quality metrics. In summary, change will happen. The ultimate skills, which lead to innovation and totally new processes, usually come from experimentation and special studies.

Startup 56

Startup Training Statistics Summary 56