Presented by Nate Curran and Greg Bullock of the Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation (CEI), this presentation is the definitive resource for entrepreneurs and startups who want to know more about business incubators, accelerators and coworking spaces. It shares the differences and similarities as well as answers questions such as "how do I know what is right for my business" and "how do I maximize my experience." Download the full kit at http://info.ceigateway.com/phxsw2016.
The business landscape is being transformed by a series of megatrends, of which digital technology is already proving to be the most pervasive and potentially disruptive.
For more, please visit http://bit.ly/1FCNNpl
Trade and investment ties are going to become stronger and more complex
An infographic from The Economist Intelligence Unit
The business landscape is being transformed by a series of megatrends, of which digital technology is already proving to be the most pervasive and potentially disruptive.
For more, please visit http://bit.ly/1FCNNpl
Trade and investment ties are going to become stronger and more complex
An infographic from The Economist Intelligence Unit
Client case studies: Where will your company find top talent? Look to the cloudPwC
A large entertainment, media & communications company found that its five semi-autonomous divisions each had its own vastly different talent management needs and processes, and that was a problem when it came to identifying and retaining top talent across all the operating units. Although the enterprise technically owned the core HR solution for four of the divisions, the support model was handled at the division level and did not use a Shared Services model, leading to inefficiencies and redundant efforts. The company wanted to develop standardized processes, procedures, and technologies across the divisions to create a cross-divisional view of talent focusing on operational excellence and employee engagement.
NIN Ventures (or NIN.VC) is a first of its kind technology venture capital fund to be raised via World Wide Web. NIN.VC will invest in early / growth stage financial services, education software, internet and digital media, mobile communication, cloud computing, 3D printing, and other path breaking companies. The fund will invest $1,000,000 - $5,000,000 in early / growth stage companies as a part of a syndicate or lead.
NIN Ventures Technology (QP) Fund LLC is now LIVE and OPEN for investments. Whether you are an investor, CEO raising financing, fellow venture capitalist looking for deal flow opportunities, or just curious, feel free to reach us at contact@nin.vc or (312) 953 0930 with any questions or material requests.
The insurance industry is undergoing fundamental transformation as it comes up against the impact of new regulation, new technology, accelerating shifts in consumer demand and mounting competition from digitally-enabled new entrants. In the face of so many disruptive challenges, it’s important not to lose sight of the huge opportunities they’re creating for insurers. Companies from other industries will be looking to your risk insight and expertise to help them navigate an increasingly complex and uncertain business and geopolitical landscape. You’re also in the pole position to capitalise on the new generation of analytics, sensor connectivity, and machine learning technologies that are set to revolutionise our lives. To make the most of these opportunities, it’s important to look beyond the traditional boundaries of the insurance business to embrace new ways of working, new ways of interacting with customers, and whole new possibilities in what your business can deliver.
The accounting profession has felt the impact of change. Over the past several years, operational changes in workflow and process have dramatically altered the scope of the accountant’s role. The profession’s workforce is aging, underlining the importance of succession planning and talent management. Additionally, as the digital universe doubles in size every other year, many firms struggle to keep pace with the latest technology trends.
For today’s firm, change is constant. And across the entire tax, accounting and audit profession, the forecast calls for even greater shifts in people, processes and technology.
These ever-evolving realities inspired Wolters Kluwer, CCH, a strategic partner to accounting firms, to explore two major questions in the 2014 Wolters Kluwer, CCH — Accounting Firm Preparedness Survey.
PwC’s Trends in People Analytics report highlights our recently published 2015 PwC Saratoga US benchmark data, as well as the implications for people analytics functions and key trends for consideration.
Know how venture capitalists value your deal....understand how they are compensated...see what creates value and how investors assess your "risk factors."
A great slide show presentation that provides solid answers to many of these essential questions Check out mikeklein2010.wordpress.com
Business Pulse - Dual perspectives on the top 10 risks and opportunities 2013...EY
Business Pulse explores the top 10 risks and opportunities faced by global organizations over the next few years.
Ernst & Young’s Business Pulse report is based on a large sample survey of companies in 21 countries and across various industry sectors.
The report takes the pulse of:
• Current thinking on risks and opportunities and emerging challenges
• Dual perspective on the themes arising from the top 10 lists
• Expectations from industry executives and Ernst & Young specialists
Read this presentation to conduct a self-assessment for your business and download the report at: http://goo.gl/CSKGQ
18th Annual Global CEO Survey - Technology industry key findingsPwC
Tech CEOs are optimistic about the global economy and both near term and future revenue growth. They view strategic alliances, including partnering with competitors, as a primary means to grow their businesses. We invite you to explore the analysis and contact us to discuss how we can help your business capitalise on the new - but challenging - opportunities for growth. Learn more http://pwc.to/1DaolqY
Website: http://www.pwc.com/gx/en/ceo-survey/2015/industry/technology.jhtml
People — Not Just Machines — Will Power Digital InnovationCognizant
As new technologies cause value chains to rapidly evolve and organizational boundaries to blur, human roles and tasks are also digitizing, as machines alter how knowledge work is performed.
Every year we take the opportunity to run a comprehensive survey of professionals at SaaS companies ranging from early startups to established businesses with over $100M in revenue. Our aim is to better understand the key performance indicators used by SaaS companies to run their business.
For the 2016 SaaS Metrics survey report, we have added several questions based on the comments and responses over the years. New topics covered this year include company spending on customer retention and the definition/measurement of customer health.
Moving beyond multichannel: A Deloitte perspective on customer experience in ...Deloitte Canada
Think like a retailer: Multiply your multichannel returns
Is it a café? A financial genius bar or an app? The financial institution (FI) of tomorrow is already here, giving customers countless new ways to carry out their financial transactions.
Consumers are driving this transformation. They’re connected, knowledgeable, tech-savvy and very demanding. They don’t just compare one FI’s services to another, but to the best customer service they’ve had anywhere.
There’s much at stake. Some studies show Millennials count banks among their least-loved brands. Others show disruption in the FI space could impact existing market share dramatically in just five years.
However, FIs are adapting to these shifts. They are borrowing the best ideas from other businesses to create an intimate customer experience—especially from retailers.
But there’s more to be done.
• FIs need to structure themselves around customers. Not products or services.
• They need to understand each customer’s path to purchase.
• They need to make interactions simple and enjoyable.
• They need to evolve their internal structure: P&L, culture and their real estate strategy.
To learn more about how outstanding customer service is the key to delivering long-term business value, view our Slideshare, the second piece in our series, Making Change: Creating the financial Institution of the future.Then ask yourself, what opportunities are you going to take hold of, and what kind of FI do you want to be. Please get in touch with us for more information.
Way Beyond Marketing - The Rise of the Hyper-Relevant CMOAccenture Insurance
Accenture's CMO Survey unveils some important insights on the role of the new CMO and how the role is changing in the digital age. Read more: https://www.accenture.com/us-en/insights/consulting/cmo
LX Ventures November Investor Presentationmmadvisory
LX Ventures is a publicly traded technology accelerator that acquires, integrates and accelerates high growth technology companies. We are vertically integrated with internal best-in-class practice area teams in sales, marketing, engineering and finance that are leveraged to turn our portfolio companies into industry leading organizations, one by one. We are in the business of building businesses. For further information about LX Ventures, please visit: www.lxventures.com
An entrepreneur's tips for staying strong.
Everyone has a different relationship with pressure. Some are motivated by it, some like to nip it in the bud, while other prefer to delegate it.
Here are a few tips that have helped me in my own journey.
(Asia Tech Podcast) 25 Inspiring Quotes for Startup FoundersGraham Brown
Asia Tech Podcast http://www.ATP.show
Asia Tech Research http://www.AsiaTechResearch.com
From Mark Zuckerberg to Peter Drucker. Who inspires you? Don't forget to check out my free webinar series (link in the file)
Client case studies: Where will your company find top talent? Look to the cloudPwC
A large entertainment, media & communications company found that its five semi-autonomous divisions each had its own vastly different talent management needs and processes, and that was a problem when it came to identifying and retaining top talent across all the operating units. Although the enterprise technically owned the core HR solution for four of the divisions, the support model was handled at the division level and did not use a Shared Services model, leading to inefficiencies and redundant efforts. The company wanted to develop standardized processes, procedures, and technologies across the divisions to create a cross-divisional view of talent focusing on operational excellence and employee engagement.
NIN Ventures (or NIN.VC) is a first of its kind technology venture capital fund to be raised via World Wide Web. NIN.VC will invest in early / growth stage financial services, education software, internet and digital media, mobile communication, cloud computing, 3D printing, and other path breaking companies. The fund will invest $1,000,000 - $5,000,000 in early / growth stage companies as a part of a syndicate or lead.
NIN Ventures Technology (QP) Fund LLC is now LIVE and OPEN for investments. Whether you are an investor, CEO raising financing, fellow venture capitalist looking for deal flow opportunities, or just curious, feel free to reach us at contact@nin.vc or (312) 953 0930 with any questions or material requests.
The insurance industry is undergoing fundamental transformation as it comes up against the impact of new regulation, new technology, accelerating shifts in consumer demand and mounting competition from digitally-enabled new entrants. In the face of so many disruptive challenges, it’s important not to lose sight of the huge opportunities they’re creating for insurers. Companies from other industries will be looking to your risk insight and expertise to help them navigate an increasingly complex and uncertain business and geopolitical landscape. You’re also in the pole position to capitalise on the new generation of analytics, sensor connectivity, and machine learning technologies that are set to revolutionise our lives. To make the most of these opportunities, it’s important to look beyond the traditional boundaries of the insurance business to embrace new ways of working, new ways of interacting with customers, and whole new possibilities in what your business can deliver.
The accounting profession has felt the impact of change. Over the past several years, operational changes in workflow and process have dramatically altered the scope of the accountant’s role. The profession’s workforce is aging, underlining the importance of succession planning and talent management. Additionally, as the digital universe doubles in size every other year, many firms struggle to keep pace with the latest technology trends.
For today’s firm, change is constant. And across the entire tax, accounting and audit profession, the forecast calls for even greater shifts in people, processes and technology.
These ever-evolving realities inspired Wolters Kluwer, CCH, a strategic partner to accounting firms, to explore two major questions in the 2014 Wolters Kluwer, CCH — Accounting Firm Preparedness Survey.
PwC’s Trends in People Analytics report highlights our recently published 2015 PwC Saratoga US benchmark data, as well as the implications for people analytics functions and key trends for consideration.
Know how venture capitalists value your deal....understand how they are compensated...see what creates value and how investors assess your "risk factors."
A great slide show presentation that provides solid answers to many of these essential questions Check out mikeklein2010.wordpress.com
Business Pulse - Dual perspectives on the top 10 risks and opportunities 2013...EY
Business Pulse explores the top 10 risks and opportunities faced by global organizations over the next few years.
Ernst & Young’s Business Pulse report is based on a large sample survey of companies in 21 countries and across various industry sectors.
The report takes the pulse of:
• Current thinking on risks and opportunities and emerging challenges
• Dual perspective on the themes arising from the top 10 lists
• Expectations from industry executives and Ernst & Young specialists
Read this presentation to conduct a self-assessment for your business and download the report at: http://goo.gl/CSKGQ
18th Annual Global CEO Survey - Technology industry key findingsPwC
Tech CEOs are optimistic about the global economy and both near term and future revenue growth. They view strategic alliances, including partnering with competitors, as a primary means to grow their businesses. We invite you to explore the analysis and contact us to discuss how we can help your business capitalise on the new - but challenging - opportunities for growth. Learn more http://pwc.to/1DaolqY
Website: http://www.pwc.com/gx/en/ceo-survey/2015/industry/technology.jhtml
People — Not Just Machines — Will Power Digital InnovationCognizant
As new technologies cause value chains to rapidly evolve and organizational boundaries to blur, human roles and tasks are also digitizing, as machines alter how knowledge work is performed.
Every year we take the opportunity to run a comprehensive survey of professionals at SaaS companies ranging from early startups to established businesses with over $100M in revenue. Our aim is to better understand the key performance indicators used by SaaS companies to run their business.
For the 2016 SaaS Metrics survey report, we have added several questions based on the comments and responses over the years. New topics covered this year include company spending on customer retention and the definition/measurement of customer health.
Moving beyond multichannel: A Deloitte perspective on customer experience in ...Deloitte Canada
Think like a retailer: Multiply your multichannel returns
Is it a café? A financial genius bar or an app? The financial institution (FI) of tomorrow is already here, giving customers countless new ways to carry out their financial transactions.
Consumers are driving this transformation. They’re connected, knowledgeable, tech-savvy and very demanding. They don’t just compare one FI’s services to another, but to the best customer service they’ve had anywhere.
There’s much at stake. Some studies show Millennials count banks among their least-loved brands. Others show disruption in the FI space could impact existing market share dramatically in just five years.
However, FIs are adapting to these shifts. They are borrowing the best ideas from other businesses to create an intimate customer experience—especially from retailers.
But there’s more to be done.
• FIs need to structure themselves around customers. Not products or services.
• They need to understand each customer’s path to purchase.
• They need to make interactions simple and enjoyable.
• They need to evolve their internal structure: P&L, culture and their real estate strategy.
To learn more about how outstanding customer service is the key to delivering long-term business value, view our Slideshare, the second piece in our series, Making Change: Creating the financial Institution of the future.Then ask yourself, what opportunities are you going to take hold of, and what kind of FI do you want to be. Please get in touch with us for more information.
Way Beyond Marketing - The Rise of the Hyper-Relevant CMOAccenture Insurance
Accenture's CMO Survey unveils some important insights on the role of the new CMO and how the role is changing in the digital age. Read more: https://www.accenture.com/us-en/insights/consulting/cmo
LX Ventures November Investor Presentationmmadvisory
LX Ventures is a publicly traded technology accelerator that acquires, integrates and accelerates high growth technology companies. We are vertically integrated with internal best-in-class practice area teams in sales, marketing, engineering and finance that are leveraged to turn our portfolio companies into industry leading organizations, one by one. We are in the business of building businesses. For further information about LX Ventures, please visit: www.lxventures.com
An entrepreneur's tips for staying strong.
Everyone has a different relationship with pressure. Some are motivated by it, some like to nip it in the bud, while other prefer to delegate it.
Here are a few tips that have helped me in my own journey.
(Asia Tech Podcast) 25 Inspiring Quotes for Startup FoundersGraham Brown
Asia Tech Podcast http://www.ATP.show
Asia Tech Research http://www.AsiaTechResearch.com
From Mark Zuckerberg to Peter Drucker. Who inspires you? Don't forget to check out my free webinar series (link in the file)
Startups have their own vocabulary. Words as “churn rate” or “Boot-strapping” seem quite difficult to understand. Actually it is just another way to describe their business. Understand these expressions, or jargons can help understand how a startup works.
Read the infographic “ 60 Expressions Startup Part III Finance”
Your website's users want to get stuff done, and you probably aren't making it easy for them. When users encounter forms with unnecessary steps, content that requires too many clicks to access, or things that just don't make sense, they often give up. In this talk, you’ll see some practical examples of sites that do a good job of making interactions and content easy to follow and understand, and you'll learn how to help your users get to where they want to be without annoying them on the way there.
Presented in 2016 at ConFoo.
8 Steps To Do It Yourself Design Like A Pro!DesignMantic
The DIY Design philosophy foresees a world where you and you alone have all those easy-to-use tools to design your dream idea. Like suppose it’s a logo you want done – you get to choose the shapes, the text, the colors, the placement and everything in between. Oh yes all this without Photoshop-level expert knowledge or experience that is, which is what makes DIY all the more appealing.
More choices mean more win for everybody involved.
Let’s get this DIY show on the road with this 8 step guide to making your own designs.
Success doesn't happen without hard work, time, patience and the willing to go above and beyond. Here are 25 Lessons from some of the most successful entrepreneurs of our time and their journey to success.
Learn how we can help get you started at:http://www.mapcommunications.com/
Manifesto: Anil Gupta - Honey Bee NetworkSTEPS Centre
The STEPS Centre Symposium, 26 September 2009, focused on our Innovation, Sustainability, Development: A New Manifesto project. This presentation by Anil Gupta of the Honey Bee Network and Indian Institute of Management, was one of those given at the event. For more information see: www.anewmanifesto.org
The Next Generation Content Is The ProductHelge Tennø
Customers are demanding more from their products and servces. Corporations need to fill the gap between the product and the customer with more value and service.
From Bootstrapping to Crowdfunding, the financing of startup companies requires a range of considerations along with "funding creativity" and strong dose of persistence. Great value propositions have to find a way to get funded. Here's how.
This presentation examines global public opinion about climate change. Using the Pew Research Center’s spring 2015 Global Attitudes survey, issues such as concern about climate change and support for action on climate change are addressed. It is based on 45,435 face-to-face and telephone interviews in 40 countries with adults 18 and older conducted from March 25 to May 27, 2015.
Though The Lens of an iPhone: New OrleansPaul Brown
The following photos were entirely taken and processed by me with an iPhone. See more: http://paulgordonbrown.com/category/iphoneography/
iPhoneography is the art of creating photos with an Apple iPhone. This is a style of mobile photography that differs from all other forms of digital photography in that images are both shot and processed on the iOS device.
Presentation given by CEO Jeff Weiner, and CFO Steve Sordello, at LinkedIn Q4 2015 Earnings Call. For more information, check out http://investors.linkedin.com/.
This presentation of the economic outlook for the coming decade highlights the key findings from CBO’s report The Budget and Economic Outlook: 2016 to 2026, which was released in January.
Creative Mornings San Diego is a breakfast lecture series for the creative community. Coffee, sugar, creative camaraderie and a short talk. These are sketchnotes from the events I attended in 2015.
Get in on the action:
https://creativemornings.com/cities/sd
Venture capitalists, especially those investing at the early stage, could be described as “relationship capitalists”. You’ll often hear how investors approach their commitments like a marriage, and that they think long and hard about with whom they want to go to bed. Avoid picturing that second part.
But the VC mystique can be inexplicable at times. Why do they send such curt emails? What the #%$! do they mean by “traction”? Are they even paying attention?!
Here are some things they might be thinking (but probably won’t flat-out say) during the courtship process, and how you can prepare, take ownership, and rock the pitch.
Seminar Overview: In this comprehensive seminar, participants will gain valuable insights into the critical aspects of business development, growth, and leveraging resources effectively. We'll explore strategies, best practices, and real-world examples to help you succeed in today's competitive business landscape.
Recruiter.com is a hiring platform for the world’s largest network of recruiters. Recruiter.com empowers businesses to recruit specialized talent faster with virtual teams of recruiters and AI job-matching technology.
The Recruiter.com network of over 25,000 small and independent recruiters utilize an innovative web platform, complete with AI-driven job matching, screening and video interviewing (Summer 2020) to recruit talent faster. Recruiter.com's Recruiters On Demand provides businesses of all sizes access to virtual recruiters specialized by vertical industries to source, engage, and hire talent on an as-needed basis.
Seminar Overview: In this comprehensive seminar, participants will gain valuable insights into the critical aspects of business development, growth, and leveraging resources effectively. We'll explore strategies, best practices, and real-world examples to help you succeed in today's competitive business landscape.
Bootstrap, Angel or Venture: Determining the Right Financing Strategy for You...Judy Loehr
This presentation was shared at Dreamforce 2016 to help early-stage cloud business application startup teams understand how investors will evaluate their markets so they can plan the right financing strategy from the beginning.
Kingston Ansah is working for Microsoft Excel, Negotiation, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Business Strategy, Change Management, Financial Analysis. He is well known person for these skill and also awarded person. He is very simple and kindable personality person for people.
Kingston Ansah is working for Microsoft Excel, Negotiation, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Business Strategy, Change Management, Financial Analysis. He is well known person for these skill and also awarded person. He is very simple and kindable personality person for people.
As a large company, your biggest (and often underutilized) resource is your employees. Every day, they are tackling both corporate and community problems with an innovative and solution-oriented mindset. These efforts can lead to new company practices, product ideas, or even startup company spin-outs, all of which can add diverse revenue streams to your overall portfolio. However, many companies lack the ability and knowledge to nurture the development of these innovations. In this unique co-presentation, learn how two corporate powerhouses – GoDaddy and Adobe – have applied the concept of intrapreneurship, from the two leaders spearheading their respective initiatives.
2015 has been a transformational year for the Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation (CEI) business incubator in Phoenix, Arizona. We added a slew of new wins - both for our startups as well as our program, and here are a few of our favorites.
The Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation (CEI) is a leading business incubator in Phoenix, Arizona, providing services and support to tech entrepreneurs in the region. This presentation, from Susie Pulido of the Maricopa Corporate College, will showcase how to build a incubation program and facility that offers relevance for startup companies for optimal impact and also diversified revenue streams for sustainability. *Note: This presentation was first given at the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) 2015 Annual Conference in Houston, Texas; October 2015.
Famous entrepreneurs like Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook), Sara Blakely (Spanx) and Steve Jobs (Apple) have endured their fair share of terrifying startup moments on their way to building successful companies. These are their horror stories, and most importantly the lessons they took away from them.
Business incubators have been supporting startups for more than half a century. From northern Arizona to Phoenix to Tucson, read what entrepreneurs throughout the state have to say about how important their incubators were to the growth of their businesses.
Historically, business incubators and accelerators have been successful supporting startup companies worldwide and facilitating their long-term sustainability. Here are eight AMAZING facts you may not have known about these vital small business and entrepreneurial resources.
No startup business experiences the same journey to success, but there are general stages that most companies move through as they grow:
1) Validation
2) Product Development
3) Commercialization
4) Scale/Growth
The Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation (CEI) helps its clients through these stages of business development and offers best practices for each stage. Represented by an amazing lineup of speakers, including Hart Shafer (Innovation Coach / Founder, Theraspecs), Eric Miller (Principal, PADT Inc.), Nate Curran (Entrepreneur-in-Residence, CEI) and Russ Yelton (CEO, Pinnacle Transplant Technologies, "The Startup Lifecycle" presentation offers unique insights and best practices for entrepreneurs growing their business.
An effective pitch presentation can be the difference between securing investment and/or support for your startup. Download our slide presentation, "Build a Better Pitch Deck," and gain insight on what content to include in your slides and how to design them for the most impact. This information is aggregated from leading entrepreneurship and investor sources both in Arizona and throughout the nation.
If you are an incubator manager looking to remain relevant and provide the best resources for the entrepreneurs and start-ups you support, this presentation is for you! Jeff Saville, Executive Director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation in Phoenix, and Jasper Welch, Co-Founder of DurangoSpace in Colorado, offer insight into unique and emerging models in the world of business incubation, co-working, accelerators, and more.
An incredibly powerful and often underutilized resource within business incubation community is the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Deploying an SBDC analyst with a strong technical education/background as an onsite business counselor in an incubator as well as the development of a jointly-operated student incubator presents a tremendous opportunity to amplify both programs.
This presentation offers insight on how to maximize the impact of both a business incubation program and a Small Business Development Center by establishing a robust partnership between the organizations that benefits of the business and entrepreneurial community.
Presented at the NACCE Conference, Tuesday, October 14, 2014, by Nancy Sanders and Greg Bullock
This presentation is the blueprint for building an incubator on a community college campus; the case study is the Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation (CEI) in Phoenix, Arizona. Topics include: how to acquire funding, internal support from college faculty and staff, and program best practices. (Presented at NACCE Conference, Tuesday, October 14, 2014, by Susie Pulido and Jeff Saville)
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Best Crypto Marketing Ideas to Lead Your Project to SuccessIntelisync
In this comprehensive slideshow presentation, we delve into the intricacies of crypto marketing, offering invaluable insights and strategies to propel your project to success in the dynamic cryptocurrency landscape. From understanding market trends to building a robust brand identity, engaging with influencers, and analyzing performance metrics, we cover all aspects essential for effective marketing in the crypto space.
Also Intelisync, our cutting-edge service designed to streamline and optimize your marketing efforts, leveraging data-driven insights and innovative strategies to drive growth and visibility for your project.
With a data-driven approach, transparent communication, and a commitment to excellence, InteliSync is your trusted partner for driving meaningful impact in the fast-paced world of Web3. Contact us today to learn more and embark on a journey to crypto marketing mastery!
Ready to elevate your Web3 project to new heights? Contact InteliSync now and unleash the full potential of your crypto venture!
What You're Going to Learn
- How These 4 Leaks Force You To Work Longer And Harder in order to grow your income… improve just one of these and the impact could be life changing.
- How to SHUT DOWN the revolving door of Income Stagnation… you know, where new sales come into your magazine while at the same time existing sponsors exit.
- How to transform your magazine business by fixing the 4 “DON’Ts”...
#1 LEADS Don’t Book
#2 PROSPECTS Don’t Show
#3 PROSPECTS Don’t Buy
#4 CLIENTS Don’t Stay
- How to identify which leak to fix first so you get the biggest bang for your income.
- Get actionable strategies you can use right away to improve your bookings, sales and retention.
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4. T H E C E N T E R F O R
ENTREPRENEURIAL INNOVATION
(CEI) IS A BUSINESS INCUBATOR
THAT SUPPORTS TECH-BASED
COMPANIES IN THE BIOSCIENCE,
MEDICAL DEVICE, CLEANTECH
AND SOFTWARE-AS-A-SERVICE
INDUSTRIES AND AT ANY STAGE
OF DEVELOPMENT. ITS MISSION IS
T O S U P P O R T I N N O VAT I V E
ENTREPRENEURS WHO ARE
S C A L I N G C O M PA N I E S T H AT
CREATE QUALITY JOBS FOR THE
GREATER PHOENIX REGION.
STRATEGIC GROWTH PLANNING
AND INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC MENTOR ASSISTANCE
WET LAB & OFFICE SPACE
FURNISHED, AFFORDABLE AND FLEXIBLE
DISCOUNTED PROTOTYPING
ONSITE 3D PRINTING AND DESIGN SERVICES
COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE
SOPHISTICATED MARKET & COMPETITOR RESEARCH
BLURRED LINES: INCUBATORS, ACCELERATORS & COWORKING PHX STARTUP WEEK | FEBRUARY 26, 2016
WWW.CEIGATEWAY.COM
5. BLURRED LINES: INCUBATORS, ACCELERATORS & COWORKING PHX STARTUP WEEK | FEBRUARY 26, 2016
INNOVATION
THROUGH INCUBATION
COURTNEY KLEIN | SEED SPOT
(PHOTO COURTESY OF AZCENTRAL.COM)
6. BLURRED LINES: INCUBATORS, ACCELERATORS & COWORKING PHX STARTUP WEEK | FEBRUARY 26, 2016
1
2
3
4
5
6
MOST NON-PROFIT AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOCUSED
NETWORK OF INVESTORS
AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS
LONGER GESTATION
CYCLE (ONE TO FIVE YEARS)
SERVICE-BASED WITH
FACILITIES AND OTHER AMENITIES
SPECIFIC INDUSTRY
FOCUS (TECH, SOCIAL, ETC)
GRADUATE OR FAIL
(CRITERIA-BASED EXIT)
WHAT MAKES
A BUSINESS
INCUBATOR?
INCUBATORS
7. BLURRED LINES: INCUBATORS, ACCELERATORS & COWORKING PHX STARTUP WEEK | FEBRUARY 26, 2016
OUTDATED AND/OR INCONCLUSIVE RESULTS ABOUT
THE OVERALL SUCCESS RATE OF INCUBATOR CLIENTS
DIFFERENT FACTORS IMPACT BUSINESS SURVIVAL
(TEAM, MARKET, ETC.)
MOST STUDIES INDICATE THAT MEMBERS HAVE
IMPROVED ODDS AT FUNDING
SOME PROGRAMS PROVIDE MEANINGFUL SUPPORT;
OTHERS ARE “GLORIFIED OFFICE SPACE”
NUMEROUS RECENT SUCCESS STORIES LOCALLY
(PAPER CLOUDS APPAREL, VISIONGATE, GLOVE TREAT)
8. BLURRED LINES: INCUBATORS, ACCELERATORS & COWORKING PHX STARTUP WEEK | FEBRUARY 26, 2016
ADVANCEMENT
THROUGH ACCELERATION
WILEY LARSEN | ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
(PHOTO COURTESY OF YSCOUTS.COM)
9. BLURRED LINES: INCUBATORS, ACCELERATORS & COWORKING PHX STARTUP WEEK | FEBRUARY 26, 2016
1
2
3
4
5
MANY PRIVATELY FUNDED
WITH GOAL OF RAPID SCALE UP
COMMONLY ASSOCIATED WITH
SOFTWARE COMPANIES
SHORTER, FINITE
TERM BASED AROUND COHORTS
TYPICALLY OFFER DIRECT FUNDING
FOR COMPANY EQUITY
DEMO DAY OFTEN SIGNALS
COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM
WHAT MAKES
A BUSINESS
ACCELERATOR?
ACCLERATORS
10. BLURRED LINES: INCUBATORS, ACCELERATORS & COWORKING PHX STARTUP WEEK | FEBRUARY 26, 2016
RECENT PHENOMENON (2005) DOMINATED BY BIG
PLAYERS, E.G. Y COMBINATOR, TECHSTARS
EARLY ESTIMATES ARE CONSERVATIVE AND SHOW
PROMISING RESULTS; LACK OF COMPREHENSIVE DATA
HIGH GROWTH FUNDING (SERIES A) LINKED TO
MEMBERSHIP IN ACCELERATOR PROGRAMS
IS IT JUST A PSEUDONYM FOR STARTUP INVESTMENT
PARTNER?
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JENNY POON & ODEEN DOMINGO | CO+HOOTS
(PHOTO VIA THE SOCIAL BOOTH / CO+HOOTS)
CONNECTION
THROUGH COWORKING
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1
2
3
4
5
LESS STRUCTURE AND
FOCUS ON BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
MOST OFFER DESK SPACE
AND OTHER OFFICE AMENITIES
MIXED MEMBER BASE
ACROSS DIFFERENT INDUSTRIES
UNIQUE PURPOSE
(COLLABORATION VS. TRANSITION)
UNOFFICIAL COWORKING
SPACES ARE BECOMING ALL THE RAGE
WHAT MAKES
A COWORKING
SPACE?
COWORKING
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FREELANCERS, SOLOPRENEURS HAVE FUELED THE
COWORKING MOVEMENT
HIGH PERCENTAGE ARE HAPPY WITH THEIR
COWORKING SPACE AND IN THEIR LIFE
TRANSITIONAL, POP-IN SPACES ARE A GROWING NICHE
WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
STUDIES SHOW THAT GREATER PRODUCTIVITY IS
REPORTED AMONG MEMBERS
ARIZONA ON THE MAP FOR COWORKING AND
CONTINUES TO BREED NEW SPACES
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EVERY STARTUP EXPERIENCE IS
UNIQUEFAR FROM PERFECT, IN NEED OF INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RESOURCES
THROUGHOUT ITS LIFECYCLE AND RELIANT ON NUMEROUS FACTORS FOR
ITS ULTIMATE SUCCESS. IT IS UP TO YOU AND YOUR TEAM TO DETERMINE
WHAT MAKES SENSE FOR YOUR BUSINESS AT A PARTICULAR TIME.
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YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THEY MIGHT EVALUATE COWORKING CRITERIA
þ RESOURCE ALIGNMENT
þ RECORD OF SUCCESS
þ COST AND/OR EQUITY
þ POST GRADUATION OR
COMPLETION
þ ONGOING REQUIREMENTS
þ CULTURE FIT
þ COACHABILITY
þ SCALABLE IDEA OR
BUSINESS MODEL
þ ECONOMIC IMPACT
þ TEAM
þ LOCATION &“CURB”
APPEAL
þ COST
þ AMENITIES
þ HOURS OF OPERATION
þ CAPABILITIES FOR GROWTH
þ CULTURE & NETWORKING
SELECTION PROCESS
19. BECOME FAMILIAR
WITH ALL THE
RESOURCES AND
AMENITIES
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TIPS FOR ENGAGEMENT
1 3 5
2 4
BE ONSITE AND
EXPERIENCE HALLWAY
“MAGIC”
UTILIZE MENTORS &
ADVISORS
PROACTIVELY
“KNOW THY
NEIGHBOR:” NETWORK
& INTERACT
LEVERAGE THEIR
MARKETING REACH &
COLLABORATIVE
SPACE
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TIPS FOR ENGAGEMENT
6 8
7 9
ATTEND WORKSHOPS
AND SEMINARS
ACCESS ALUMNI
NETWORK AND POST-
GRADUATE RESOURCES
REQUEST VALUABLE
INTRODUCTIONS THAT
WILL BENEFIT YOUR
BUSINESS
NEVER MISS A MOMENT
TO PRACTICE TELLING
YOUR STORY
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OTHER QUESTIONS
HOW DO I KNOW IF I’M READY?
IF YOU KNOW YOU NEED HELP AND ARE COMFORTABLE ASKING FOR IT, YOU ARE READY.
IF YOUR BUSINESS IS AT ANY STAGE BUT ESPECIALLY AT A CRITICAL POINT IN ITS LIFECYCLE, YOU ARE READY.
IF YOUR GARAGE IS NO LONGER A VIABLE BUSINESS ADDRESS OR MEETING SPACE, YOU ARE READY.
IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF FUNDING AND YOU ARE WILLING TO BE PATIENT AND COACHABLE, YOU ARE READY.
IF YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE HELL YOU ARE DOING, YOU ARE READY.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
IT DEPENDS. SOME CHARGE A MONTHLY RENT FOR SPACE & MEMBERSHIP; OTHERS CHARGE A PROGRAM FEE. SOME OF THESE CAN BE AT
A PREMIUM AND OTHERS MAY BE AT OR BELOW-MARKET BASED ON SUBSIDIES FROM GOVERNMENT OR OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES. SOME
ARE SOLELY FOCUSED ON EXCHANGING FUNDING FOR COMPANY EQUITY.
MANY PROGRAMS ALSO PROVIDE BASELINE SERVICES AND OFFER OTHER PAY-FOR-SERVICE RESOURCES TO ITS CLIENTS, WHICH MAY OR
MAY NOT BE DISCOUNTED. THESE ONGOING COSTS CAN VARY.
LASTLY, SOME ENTITIES HAVE POST-GRADUATE COSTS, E.G. SUCCESS FEES (AGREEMENT TO DONATE OR GIFT FINANCIAL COMPENSATION
AFTER ACHIEVING CERTAIN MILESTONES) AND WARRANTS (PERCENTAGE OF GAIN REALIZED AFTER SUCCESSFUL EXIT)
WHAT IF I CANNOT AFFORD IT?
MANY PROGRAMS HAVE FLEXIBLE PAYMENT OPTIONS AND THERE ARE GRANT / AWARD OPPORTUNITIES THAT COULD SUBSIDIZE A PORTION
OF THE FEE. NUMEROUS FREE RESOURCES, SUCH AS THE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBDC) NETWORK AND SCORE ARE
AVAILABLE AS WELL.
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OTHER QUESTIONS
DO I NEED TO WORRY ABOUT PROTECTING MY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY?
THE MAJORITY OF INCUBATORS AND ACCELERATORS HAVE SPECIFIC GUIDELINES AND SERVICES REGARDING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY –
STAFF NDA FORMS, MENTORSHIP AGREEMENTS, IP AUDITS AND STRATEGIES, ETC. ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS AND CORPORATE PROGRAMS
ALSO HAVE RULES FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER TO DETERMINE THE MANNER IN WHICH A STARTUP CAN PURSUE THE COMMERCIALIZATION
OF ITS INNOVATION. COWORKING SPACES DO NOT TYPICALLY OFFER SPECIAL GUIDELINES FOR IP.
IN ADDITION, COMPANIES THAT PREFER TO OPERATE WITH A LOW-PROFILE CAN REQUEST IT NOT BE CITED IN MARKETING OR OTHER
INITIATIVES. HOWEVER, MOST PROGRAMS WILL INCLUDE AGGREGATE IMPACT (JOB, REVENUE, INVESTMENT) DATA FOR ALL OF ITS CLIENTS.
HOW CAN I PREPARE MY COMPANY TO BE SELECTED?
BE OPEN AND HONEST ABOUT YOUR STRENGTHS, NEEDS, AND CHALLENGES AS A COMPANY AND HOW YOU FEEL YOUR BUSINESS WILL
BENEFIT FROM ITS RESOURCES. FOLLOW THROUGH ON DELIVERABLES AND TASKS. INCUBATORS AND ACCELERATORS OFTEN REQUIRE A
PITCH PRESENTATION OR INTERVIEW, SO INVEST THE TIME TO PREPARE FOR IT.
IS THERE A NEGATIVE PERCEPTION TO ENROLLING?
YES AND NO. SOME FUNDING GROUPS LOOK TO BUSINESS INCUBATORS AND ACCELERATORS AS A FORM OF DUE DILIGENCE FOR WELL-
VETTED COMPANIES; OTHER OUTSIDE ENTITIES MAY DOWNGRADE A COMPANY BECAUSE IT IS PERCEIVED AS SHOWING WEAKNESSES OR
GAPS, PARTICULARLY IN LEADERSHIP.
DO PROGRAMS HAVE AN MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT?
NOT REALLY. PROGRAMS LOOK MORE AT BUSINESS SPECIFICS AND OVERALL LEADERSHIP AND EXECUTION ABILITIES WITHIN THE TEAM,
WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT BE A FUNCTION OF AGE. ADDITIONALLY, MANY OFFER YOUTH-BASED (MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE)
PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR YOUNGER DEMOGRAPHICS.
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OTHER QUESTIONS
HOW MANY EXIST IN ARIZONA?
THERE ARE 15+ ENTITIES THAT RUN INCUBATOR AND/OR ACCELERATOR PROGRAMS, WITH AS MANY AS 34 CITED BY THE ACA. FOR
INSTANCE, NACET (BASED IN FLAGSTAFF) MANAGES THREE INCUBATORS (NACET, CHANDLER INNOVATIONS, MARICOPA CENTER FOR
ENTREPRENEURSHIP) AND AN ACCELERATOR IN NORTHERN ARIZONA.
COWORKING DATA IS HARDER TO ESTABLISH, BUT THERE ARE AT LEAST 15 SELF-DESCRIBED “COWORKING” SPACES ACROSS THE STATE
AND NUMEROUS UNOFFICIAL HANGOUTS FOR ENTREPRENEURS; ACA LISTS AT LEAST 40 IN ARIZONA. SEVERAL, SUCH AS CO+HOOTS
AND GANGPLANK, OFFER MULTIPLE LOCATIONS.
DO YOU ALL GET ALONG WITH EACH OTHER?
NO COMMENT… JUST KIDDING
PHOENIX IS SELF-PROCLAIMED THE MOST “GENEROUS” ECOSYSTEM, AND WE ALL RECOGNIZE THE UNIQUE VALUE AND DIFFERENTIATORS
OF ONE ANOTHER. A RICHER EXPERIENCE FOR THE ENTREPRENEUR IS GOING TO BENEFIT THAT COMPANY IN THE LONG RUN.
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