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February 19, 2014
STEVE BLANK | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
How to Be Smarter than Your Investors – Continuous Customer Discovery
'Teams that build continuous customer discovery into their DNA will become smarter than their investors, and build more successful companies. When computers, GPS and measurement meet farming, the category is called “ precision agriculture.” ” I see at least one or two startup teams a year in this space.). Crop Dusters. Brilliant. MORE >>
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FELD THOUGHTS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Entrepreneurs Math: (.9)^10 = 1
'I had a wonderful time interviewing Larry Gold last night at Entrepreneurs Unplugged. Larry is a special guy and someone I learn from every time I’m with him. Among the many great stories he told, including a doozy about the time he was a sophomore at Yale, he had a powerful one about how entrepreneurs assess potential outcomes. 10 = 1. MORE >>
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THEBAREFOOTVC | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
What in the World ?!?
'I gave a talk, titled “What in the World?”, almost ”, almost exactly 2 years ago to this day at Bloomberg LP’s headquarters in NYC as part of Social Media Week. You can view the full presentation here. What in the World?!? Why this acquisition? Why now? Connectivity: The very human need for connectivity is a powerful one. MORE >>
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BABBLING VC | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Two Things Everyone is Missing about FB Buying WhatsApp
'So it''s been a couple hours now that the news is out: Facebook purchased WhatsApp for €16B (plus €3B on top for employee retention). There''s plenty of press out there about this so have fun sifting. Nevertheless, it seems like there are two things missing from the analysis of this purchase. They have WhatsApp now. Super smart! Well played Mark. MORE >>
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THIS IS GOING TO BE BIG. | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
The Carrot and Stick
'Go pitch a VC with an idea, and they''ll tell you to build it. Go to them with a prototype and they''ll tell you to launch it. Launch it, and they''ll tell you to get more users. Get users and they''ll tell you to get paying customers. Get paying customers and they''ll tell you to get bigger, enterprise clients. It frustrates me to no end. MORE >>
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FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
8 Conversational Habits That Kill Credibility
'If you avoid these common errors, you''ll be more believable and command more respect. Dressing for success may create good impressions , but people judge your intelligence and credibility based upon what comes out of your mouth. Here are eight verbal habits that immediately mark you as somebody who''s either foolish or shifty: 1. add wireless.") MORE >>
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UP AND RUNNING | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
9 Unexpected Ways a Lawyer Can Help Your Startup
'We all know it’s better to seek good advice and have a safety net before you need it. Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs end up learning that lesson the hard way. It’s not always obvious what traps you might get caught in before it’s too late (and you’re a few thousand dollars poorer). Here’s what they had to say: 1. MORE >>
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FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Whoa: Why Facebook Dropped $19 Billion on an App Startup
'With its biggest acquisition to date, the company shows it''s getting very serious about throwing its weight behind a multi-app strategy. Facebook''s multi-app strategy just got a lot stronger--and it only cost $19 billion. Look for more apps. He said there''s "a whole universe" of sharing behaviors that Facebook understands--and wants to master. MORE >>
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ANDREW PAYNE | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Boy, Was I Wrong About Dropbox
'A few years ago, I was bearish on Dropbox. I thought they would be an OS feature in time and that turning down a (rumored) $800m from Apple was a bad move. On Quora, I wrote : I think “slow fade” is another probable outcome. I’m reminded of FTP Software, which went like gang-busters selling a TCP/IP stack for Windows. MORE >>
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FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
5 Really Irritating Ways to Use LinkedIn
'Sure, there are more than five ways. but these are the worst. LinkedIn is an extremely powerful networking tool. You know why: You can get more leads and referrals. You can find awesome groups. You can optimize your LinkedIn profile so other people can more easily find you. Here are five things you should never do on LinkedIn: 1. So be real. Great. MORE >>
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Feds widen probe: About 20 state employees ordered to testify WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
9 Things Really Productive People Refuse to Do FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Understanding what vision means in a ‘visionary founder’ THE NEXT WEB | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Why a 30-Year-Old Education Company Just Landed a $1 Billion Valuation FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Did The 900-Pound Gorilla Just Vanquish Your Startup Or Validate It? ONSTARTUPS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Newest Barbie Is an Entrepreneur With a Tiny Tablet and Smartphone FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Top 20 U.S. Tech Conferences Every Startup And SMB Should Check Out YOUNGUPSTARTS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
One Word Entrepreneurs Should Never Use FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Why Earned Media Is Essential to Marketing Success DUCT TAPE MARKETING | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Not Already Exporting? Consider This Your Engraved Invitation FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
5 Ways to Have The Marketing ROI Conversation With Clients YOUNGUPSTARTS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
16 Things Every Leader Should Know FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Thinking of exiting your business? Explore every option THE NEXT WEB | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
The Highest-Funded Kickstarter Projects Ever (Infographic) FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
San Antonio on a Short List for Google Fiber High Speed Internet SILICONHILLS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Think You Need Money? Your First Task: Soul Searching FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Could This Be You, Insulting Your Customer? UP AND RUNNING | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
7 Reasons Sales Pros Fail FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
7 Companies Making Sure Aging Parents Are Safe At Home YOUNGUPSTARTS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Why the Golden Rule Always Applies FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Why Being a Travel Writer is Better than Winning the Lotto SCALABLE STARTUP | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
How to Perform Under Pressure FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Duke CEO: Spill is our liability WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Have You Told Them Lately That You Love Them? FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Prosecutors file new subpoenas over Dan River coal ash spill WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
7 New Business Travel Gadgets For 2014 FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Startup Space Launched by GE Healthcare in Helsinki ARCTICSTARTUP | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
How Intuition Can Fuel Innovation FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
An interesting Convergence DEAL ARCHITECT | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
What the Future of Payments Looks Like FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
SonarWorks take €600,000 investment ARCTICSTARTUP | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
You're Not Too Old to Have a Major Breakthrough FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
What I’m doing instead of listening to music while I work JEFF HILIMIRE | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
The Biggest, Baddest Desk in New York City FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
RideScout & Austin B-cycle Announce Partnership; Improve Local Transportation AUSTIN STARTUP | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
5 Ways to Help You Stop Taking Yourself So Seriously FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
A Vertical Market Can Be A Mindset MIKE MICHALOWICZ | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
5 Timeless Techniques Rock-Star Speakers Use FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Epidemic spread from Stockholm ARCTICSTARTUP | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
To Build a Better Company, Build a Better Board FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Lithuanian Social Trading app Mobofree Takes A Step Deeper into West African Soil ARCTICSTARTUP | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
7 Things You Need to Know Today FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
StartupHighway & Practica put €200,000 for Future Co-Investments In Accelerator Program ARCTICSTARTUP | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Bitcoin Entrepreneur Makes First Crypto-Currency Gift to College FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
STHLM.js Meetup Overflows into a Conference ARCTICSTARTUP | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Probably the Only Leadership Lesson Worth Learning From House of Cards FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Reducing Domain Sharding CODE AS CRAFT | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
So, Here's the Thing About Management Research. FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Where Have You Been? SPENCER FRY | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
One Startup's Grand Plan to Personalize Cell Networks FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Ovelin's GuitarBots out on iOS ARCTICSTARTUP | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
The Minimum Wage Hike (Likely) Cometh, But Destruction Isn't Certain FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
SXSW 2014 Launch: sonarDesign AUSTIN STARTUP | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
FCC Plans to Write New Net Neutrality Rules FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
5 reasons why you will remain a wantrepreneur THE NEXT WEB | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
How to Take Calculated Risks FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
"Facebook just bought WhatsApp, paying $16bn in cash and stock and $3bn in RSUs. WhatsApp has 450m." MARK BIRCH | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Net Neutrality Supporters, Obama's on Your Side FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Even B2B selling is going mobile, thanks to tablets. No. MARK BIRCH | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Fatal overdoses tied to synthetic opiate hit NC WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Brother by Alice in Chains - One of my favorite bands going up. MARK BIRCH | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Police warn parents after nude photos of teens distributed in Wake County WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
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