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Podcast: This Week in Startups with Paul Judge
On This Week in Startups, Managing Partner Paul Judge joins angel investor, entrepreneur, and podcast host Jason Calacanis. Topics include Paul helping lead SoftBank’s $100M Opportunity Fund, future of fundraising, importance of “building your Olympic Team” and more. This episode is available on This Week in Startups and accessible on these platforms to tune in; Apple,…
Read MoreDon’t Wait To Implement Customer Success: Why It Should Start Now
Many fledgling businesses think of customer success as maybe the fourth or fifth thing they should do. Their typical thought process goes something like, “I’m going to build a killer product and make people aware of it. Next, I’ll try to sell it. If someone buys it, then I’ll try selling it to others just…
Read MoreThree Reasons to Build Your Tech Startup in Atlanta
There’s a lot to like about living in Atlanta, from its generally mild winters and walkable, tree-lined neighborhoods to its thriving restaurant scene. But what you might not know is that the city is also gaining prominence for its vibrant tech startup community. For a long time, there’s been a misperception that the more established…
Read MoreWhy Having A Good Idea Doesn’t Always Make For A Good Business
It seems that most people, at some time, have what they think is a good idea for a new product or service. Not everyone goes so far as to put a business plan into action, of course, although 62 percent of Americans say they want to make their dream of owning a business a reality. But the true reality…
Read MoreHow To Balance Experience And Cost When Building A New Company
Most of us would agree that building a successful business is contingent on hiring the right people. Product, price, and market matter, but without the right team in place, even companies with incredible potential can stall out. However, most startup founders focus heavily on “what” they’re building without a similar amount of attention being paid…
Read MoreFive Intrinsic Traits Of A Winning CEO
Over the course of their careers, venture capitalists assess a huge number of entrepreneurial founders, most of them in the role of CEO within their organizations. Good VCs have become somewhat adept at identifying those leaders who are most likely to build and grow a successful company, and tend to bank on them accordingly. What…
Read MoreThree Ways To Make Sure Your Startup Isn’t Successful
Creating a startup business is a lot like building a house. You can have high-quality materials and the most skilled laborers, but if things aren’t done in the right order, or you try to skip a step, you’ll end up with a shoddy structure that won’t stand the test of time. Imagine putting in the…
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