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Startup Strategies: The Strategic and Financial Significance of Intellectual Property

The Experience vs. Education Curve in Startups

Years ago I came across the idea that in entrepreneurship, education and experience contribute to likelihood of success roughly like you see in the chart here. The underlying assumption is that a lot of education makes up for very little experience, and vice-versa. And this is in the context of startups, investment, and entrepreneurship. I’ve […]
Tim Berry
Tim Berry , Founder , Palo Alto Software
9 Jan 2013
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7 Startup High Risk Factors That Scare Investors

We all know that every startup is risky. No risk means no reward. Yet every investor has his own “rules of thumb” on what makes a specific startup too high a risk for his investment taste. You need to know these guidelines to set your expectations on funding. Of course, if you intend to fund […]
Martin Zwilling
Martin Zwilling , Founder and CEO , Startup Professionals
6 Jan 2013
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Startups are the Place to Find and Use Baby Boomers

The buzz from startup executives, especially high-tech ones, has long been that startups are no place for Baby-Boomers (1946-1964) – you must have the high energy and crazy determination to work 20-hour days to succeed. Only the under-35 age group need apply. I will argue that times have changed, and you better take another look. […]
David S. Rose
David S. Rose , Founder and CEO , GUST INC.
31 Dec 2012
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How would you break down the process of raising an angel round of investment in 5-10 steps?

1. Understand your business. It sounds obvious, but the majority of entrepreneurs who pitch me have obviously never thought through many of the major issues surrounding their companies.  You should know EVERYTHING about your business, product, customers and competition. You should know every metric regarding customer acquisition, conversion and retention. You should have a crystal clear understanding […]
David S. Rose
David S. Rose , Founder and CEO , GUST INC.
27 Dec 2012
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4 Startup Tenets for Extreme Focus on Customers

New product startups rightfully begin with a heads-down focus on creating the ultimate product – whether it’s a new technology, a new look and ease of use, or a new low-cost delivery approach. Most then add customer service at the rollout, but very few really understand what it means to be truly customer centric, and […]
Martin Zwilling
Martin Zwilling , Founder and CEO , Startup Professionals
24 Dec 2012
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