Tag: entrepreneurship

Business is Personal

Wednesday, 07 July 2021 by SEO'Brien

I found myself at Hewlett-Packard, some 15 years ago, as desktop and laptop computers still dominated our lives and the iPhone was merely a sparkle in Apple’s eye. With my PDA in hand, and Microsoft Zune spinning tunes, HP’s marketing team released a brand campaign designed to reposition the company and remind consumers that the

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Entrepreneurs Struggle Beyond Startup

Tuesday, 08 June 2021 by SEO'Brien

Highly risk tolerant and constantly fixated on doing things better, entrepreneurs tend not to be found running companies. That’s not remotely a knock against entrepreneurs. Operating a company is a management skillset, it’s operational, it’s project based, it’s plan and execute…. and these are skillsets that, while valuable to a founder, are not typically consistent

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Commitment to Entrepreneurship

Tuesday, 06 April 2021 by SEO'Brien

“Without commitment you cannot have depth in anything.” Neil Strauss “Motivation is what gets you started. Commitment is what keeps you going.” Jim Rohn “Commitment leads to action. Action brings your dream closer.” Marica Wieder “You always have two choices: your commitment versus your fear.” Sammy Davis Jr “Most people fail not because of a lack

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In the Company of Venture Capital

Wednesday, 17 February 2021 by SEO'Brien

People have different definitions of “startup” and “venture capital,” and it’s that foundation that causes frustrations and misplaced expectations. What Frustrations in Venture Capital? The real reason founders are not funded VCs don’t say in a pitch process Why Venture Capitalists Aren’t Funding The Businesses We Need VCs like to take their time with their

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Asked: What Stops VCs from Investing in Foreign Companies?

Monday, 25 January 2021 by SEO'Brien

Nothing, it happens all the time. Yet, the question is common, frequently asked; begging a question its own – what are startups struggling with that they think that foreign investors won’t invest? Start with this appreciation: investing in startups is the riskiest use of capital, in the world. Gambling at a casino is more likely

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The Valuation of a Pre Funded Startup

Wednesday, 20 January 2021 by SEO'Brien

Startups all, struggle with a question of what’s called, “valuation.” What is the company worth? To put together a pitch deck, negotiate terms with investors, or just to share with potential team members and advisors what you’re doing, people will want to know what it’s worth now. Before you take money from a venture capital

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The Distinction of Startup CEO

Tuesday, 05 January 2021 by SEO'Brien

Chief Executive Officer. The responsibilities of a CEO are set by the organization’s board of directors because technically, a CEO is the Chief Executive among many, referring to the fact that companies are largely run by the CxOs of their respective business (CMO, CTO, CIO, etc.). Managing a leadership team and meeting the expectations of stakeholders

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