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Master Class | Q4 + Q1 Fueling Startup Success
As we near 2024, the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and marketing holds the potential for a new year filled with innovation and opportunities. In this Master Class we provide you with valuable expert insights and offer practical suggestions for both Q4 and Q1.
Founder Spotlight: MYR
Meet David Nadezhdin of MYR. MYR created the first quick-service POS (point of sale) with a full order ecosystem that bridges online, mobile, and regular orders seamlessly for quick service restaurants. We had the opportunity to speak with their founder, David, to learn more about his journey into the point-of-sale world…
Fail Fast
I’ve made lots of mistakes in my professional life over the years and have had my share of full on failures also. And I wouldn’t have it any other way (anyone who wants to meet for drinks can hear the story of me getting laid off wearing green flowered bell-bottoms and a sombrero).
Founder Spotlight: Obsesh
Meet Tracy Benson of Obsesh. Obsesh is a real-time sports platform connecting consumers to top athletes and personalities. We had the opportunity to speak with their founder, Tracy Benson, to learn more about her wild journey from a college athlete to a digital pioneer to a visionary to a founder. Learn more about Obsesh, their team and their…
What’s Your Brand’s Purpose?
In today’s world, customers expect more responsibility, more transparency and more accountability before giving their trust and their business to a brand.
Founder Spotlight: Intrigue Creative Copywriting & Female Power Players
Meet Debra Pivko of Intrigue Creative Copywriting and Female Power Players. Her businesses both empower and inspire. We had the opportunity to speak with Debra to learn more about her journey, her passions and her favorite high fiber beverage.
Quick Email Tips
Let’s talk about email. Everyone’s inbox is overflowing and everyone is busy. When sending a business email for every hour that goes by without a response, the chances of getting a reply drop quickly. After 48 hours there is little chance of response.
Investor Spotlight: Mike Ryan
Meet Mike Ryan, a second generation entrepreneur, advisor and investor. We had the opportunity to speak with Mike to learn more about his journey from the graphic design world to investing, his TenTs for evaluating founders, and why he considers his dyslexia a gift. Connect with Mike Ryan on LinkedIn.
Founder Spotlight: Berri Organics
Meet Jerome Tse of Berri Organics. Jerome was thriving as a college athlete when he was suddenly diagnosed with cancer. During his full recovery, Jerome created Berri Organics with clean electrolytes and minerals, as most commercial brands’ drinks were too over-processed for him. Learn more about Berri Organics and their incredible products.
Do Marketing Wins Drive Growth?
You’ve scored big, blown out the metrics and are are high-fiving your team. Marketing has overachieved. You’ve delivered leads, published and posted great content on time and hosted a standing room only event. You’re sure that the company will blow it out this quarter thanks to the efforts of your team. Nothing feels better than looking at the numbers and thinking that you’re crushing it.
This makes it all the more confusing when you go to the management meeting and find out that everyone else thinks that you’re a loser. How is this possible?
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