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AI in Action: Practical Automation by Alex Panait
Alex Panait provides a high-level discussion of AI use cases and explores current AI tools, examples of prompt engineering, and addresses cautionary tales, particularly around AI model hallucinations.
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Building Better Startups with TPS and Lean Principles
TPS and Lean Principles align production with customer demand to minimize inventory, improve cash flow, and foster true efficiency.
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Mapping the Path from Idea to Revenue
We advise startups to follow a five-step approach to map their path from idea to revenue: validating the idea, validating the market, validating the offer, building the product, and building a repeatable sales process.
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10 Best Practices for Agile Hardware Product Development
Mike Keer discusses the concept of agile hardware, which involves cycles of innovation and testing requirements throughout the prototyping phases. He emphasizes the importance of learning from each cycle and making necessary adjustments to meet specifications and performance goals. He also highlights the need for flexibility and the ability to pivot in response to unexpected
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Gurley, Gerstner, and Calacanis on the State of the Tech Markets in Jan-2024
State of the Tech Markets in Jan-2024: a discussion among David Weisburd, Bill Gurley, Brad Gerstner, and Jason Calacanis shed light on the challenges faced by startups, drawing parallels to the dotcom crash. Gurley, Gerstner, and Calacanis on the State of the Tech Markets in Jan-2024 In a Jan-6-2024 conversation (on Episode 1875 of
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Shawn Flynn on Six Surprises from CES 2024
Video and highlight from Jan-17-2024 briefing by Shawn Flynn at Lean Culture where he shares insights and trends from CES 2024. He covers what it means for the future of the startup ecosystem.
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Navigating the Startup Sales Maze: Brendan McAdams’ Expert Advice
Brendan McAdams talks about three key obstacles that consistently prevent early-stage entrepreneurs from getting customer adoption and traction, the fundamental skills and abilities that tech founders typically don’t know they have to be effective at customer engagement and acquisition, and how to leverage those abilities to move the customer forward in the customer journey. In
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End of Year Planning Checklist To Prepare For 2024
A suggested checklist for your end of year planning efforts. End of year planning checklist to prepare for 2024 This is the season to think about next year! It’s time to assess what has worked well in the past year that you want to build on, where to cut your losses, and what new things
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Katie Munoz on The How of Humor for the Serious Professional
In a recent webinar, Katie Munoz presented how to make your communications entertaining. The Structure of Humor 3 Easy Rules Top Humor Techniques The Essential Element of Humor (It’s not what you think.) Even a naturally serious person can use humor – no personality transplant required. In the video below, Katie Munoz shares one humor
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Red Flags: Identifying Incompatible Co-founders
Our checklist of red flags for co-founders. Evaluating these signs early on can help co-founders and teams address issues before they escalate and determine whether a partnership is viable in the long run.
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Guide to Silicon Valley Startup Events
Many digital nomads and travelers to Silicon Valley are looking for good networking events to meet and compare notes with other founders. This guide gives an overview of networking and startup events in Silicon Valley.
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ChatGPT Tips Getting the Most Out of the Chatbot
Here are some ChatGPT tips and use cases I’ve gleaned from a year of use for getting the most out of the technology.
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Success Is An Iceberg
Everyone can see success and accomplishments (the part of the iceberg above the water line). But beneath the surface is the hard work, commitment, and perseverance to achieve that success.
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Jorge Zavala: Build Products and Services from Your Experience
Learn how to transform your life, create wealth, and enjoy delivering solutions to a broad market. It has never been easier to be a Solopreneur handling yourself your own business.
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8 Questions to ask before signing up for a pitch competition
Before paying money to pitch, it’s important to ask relevant questions to ensure you make an informed decision. Pitching to investors may secure funding and help accelerate your business. Here are questions you should consider asking before you sign up for a pitch competition: What is the format and duration of the pitch event? Understanding
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How Do I Find Clients For My Consulting Business?
Whether you are just getting started or have done consulting for many years, the best way to find new clients is through referrals. If you have been in business for many years, satisfied customers are a great source of referrals. However, if you are a new consultant, you may have yet to satisfy customers but
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2023 – This year’s experiment
Every year we design experiments – new things we try. Our 2023 experiment was doing short 2 minute videos – chalk talks. Below is a roundup of some of our favorites.
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Sean Murphy: Mastering the Art of Model Creation for Effective Business Decision-Making
We make about 35000 decisions a day. Creating the right decision-making-model can steer your organization or team in the right direction.
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