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Product Management Advice From the Trenches (Part 2)

Feb 16, 2012 by

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In 2005, product management expert Marty Cagan (one of my heroes, who hosted a workshop for our portfolio companies last year) wrote one of the defining papers on Product Management’s role and responsibilities for the consultancy he founded, Silicon Valley Product Group. In it, he had this to say about the way in which technology…

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Brand Awareness Survey Questions: Selecting the Optimal Style

Feb 16, 2012 by

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Last week, I wrote a blog post on 8 research design factors to consider when planning a B2B brand awareness research project to test the aggregate impact of marketing awareness and outreach initiatives. In that post, I established that an online brand awareness survey is the most effective means for testing and monitoring the impact…

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VC Investing: Stepping Away from the Crowd

Feb 15, 2012 by

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Looking outside traditional markets and “hot” industries can result in a VC investing match made in Heaven.

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Thank You, OpenView

Feb 15, 2012 by

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As he moves on to an expansion stage company, an outgoing OpenView recruiter shares highlights from a successful tenure in venture capital.

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CEOs: 6 Ways To Run Better Meetings

Feb 15, 2012 by

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Put an end to those endless, one-sided, do-nothing meetings with these tips for running a better corporate meeting.

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Deploying the Troops: 5 Tips for Using Freelancers Effectively in Content Marketing

Feb 15, 2012 by

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So you’ve got a team of freelancers, but are you using them effectively to execute your content marketing strategy? These five rules of the road will help you evaluate your freelance talent, build strong relationships, and get the results you’re looking for.

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Should Have Been an Artist… (a Startup Lesson from David Choe’s Facebook IPO Payday)

Feb 15, 2012 by

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For someone looking at a new role/job with a compelling startup, there is plenty to be gleaned from David Choe’s Facebook IPO payday.

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Splurge vs. Save: How to Allocate Your Startup Capital

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Several young entrepreneurs share the areas in which they’d spend a little more … and those in which they’d save.

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Lead Qualification Assets: Are You Taking Too Long to Adjust?

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If you are not being agile with your messaging (when it is NOT working), your team is likely missing out on many, many opportunities.

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Pick Up the Phone! How to Excel at a Phone Interview

Feb 13, 2012 by

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How to make your next phone interview your last one for a while. (in a good way)

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