AvatarBeth BlechermanAvatarAvatarWhy Every Entrepreneur Needs an Exit Strategy (Before It's Too Late)verified_publisherEntrepreneur - Brady FrankYou need a plan to ensure you can exit your company when you want to retire or explore other business ventures. If you're an entrepreneur, you likely spend plenty of time thinking about how to grow your business, especially if it's relatively new. There's more to consider than just expansion, …
AvatarBeth BlechermanFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoA UX Research Crash Course for Founders — Customer Discovery Tips from Zoom, Zapier & Dropboxfirstround.comThe window when founders are pre-product, exploring ideas is one of the most consequential periods in company building. There’s plenty for aspiring …
AvatarBeth BlechermanFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoHow to Pivot and Succeed as a Solo Non-Technical Founderfirstround.comLarry and Sergey. Jobs and Wozniak. Bill and Dave. Startup lore is riddled with stories of co-founder duos, always with at least one being the techie. …
AvatarBeth BlechermanAvatarAvatarHow to Manage Growth in a Remote Startupverified_publisherEntrepreneur - Judah LonggrearHow remote startup leaders can accommodate the unique challenges of working remotely and manage growth from home and across borders. Thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, remote work has become a popular option for businesses looking to scale quickly and efficiently. Startups, in particular, have …
AvatarBeth BlechermanAvatarAvatarBanking isn’t the only ‘single point of failure’ entrepreneurs should be rethinkingverified_publisherTechCrunch - Natasha MascarenhasSilicon Valley Bank is a good reminder that startups, often entrenched in the world of risk and scrappiness, sometimes forget to think about the obvious: single points of failure. But just like it makes sense to rely on a community-friendly bank, so does entrusting a single person to lead your …
AvatarBeth BlechermanAvatarAvatarA 10-step playbook for founders with Silicon Valley Bank accountsverified_publisherTechCrunch - Brett AdcockYesterday, the U.S. experienced its second-largest bank failure in history. In the technology world, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was one of the largest banks supporting small businesses, but today, tens of thousands of depositors are unable to access capital. This is not the first time I’ve witnessed …
AvatarBeth BlechermanAvatarAvatar5 product management tips that can help startups thrive in 2023verified_publisherTechCrunch - Alex LychakLast year was akin to a ride through hell. Global macroeconomic instability, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, funding shortfalls, supply chain disruptions and many other factors made running a company an extremely challenging experience. It sounds like a cliche, but in the midst of difficulty lies …
AvatarBeth BlechermanFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoDefensibility & Competitioneladgil.com - Elad GilNetwork effect. In network effects every user creates more value for other users, forming a positive feedback loop. Network effects can be local …
AvatarBeth BlechermanAvatarAvatarHow to think about your competitor slide for your pitch deckverified_publisherTechCrunch - Haje Jan Kamps“We don’t have competitors,” some founders say. Or they might downplay how big a threat their competition is, assuming that talking about competition at all will ruin the magic spell they’re trying to cast over investors. But talking about competition won’t ruin the magic you’re trying to cast. …
AvatarBeth BlechermanAvatarAvatarBuilding a growth marketing team the right wayverified_publisherTechCrunch - Jonathan MartinezWhether you’ve just secured some VC funding or finally achieved product-market fit, you’ll need to build a growth marketing team to really drive your startup’s next phase of growth. While walking to my workplace at Postmates one day in San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood, I found out our …
AvatarBeth BlechermanAvatarAvatarBuilding a Brand vs. Paid Acquisition: Which Is Best For Your Business? Here's What You Should Know.verified_publisherEntrepreneur - Omri HurwitzLearn how to build a strong brand and a loyal customer base. Paid acquisition refers to the various methods businesses use to acquire customers, including paid advertising and sponsored content. While these practices can be a quick and easy way to bring in new clients, they can also be costly, …
AvatarBeth BlechermanAvatarAvatar7 Ways To Scale Your Startup or Businessverified_publisherEntrepreneur - Yasin AltafScaling is very rewarding, but the process itself is stressful. These seven steps will help businesses scale with less stress and better results. Entrepreneurs want to scale, but not all businesses are ready for scaling. Some startups never make it big, so first, analyze if your business is prepared …