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Deciphering Term Sheets - ibuildcompanies.com by Jeanne Heydecker

Why Startups Fail – Money

Most people will say that money is typically the reason why a startup failed, but that doesn't take into consideration ...
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Four Parts to Finding Your Purpose and Two Paths for Getting There - ibuildcompanies.com by Jeanne Heydecker

Why Startups Fail – Lack of Connections

Startup teams all too often underestimate the importance of building their own network of influential connections. Connections to influential users, ...
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Why Startups Fail – Weak Execution

I once worked for a company in the telecom industry whose Director of Sales was highly reactive to prospects and ...
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How to Hire a Development Company for Your Project if You're Not Technical - ibuildcompanies.com by Jeanne Heydecker

Why Startups Fail – Inexperienced Team

Picking your initial startup team can be tricky. A person who has been wildly successful at IBM may not do ...
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"Four Ways to Build Out an Effective Board of Directors" ibuildcompanies.com by Jeanne Heydecker

Why Startups Fail – Superficial Market/Customer Research

Many startups do very little market research. It is expensive, time consuming, and may indicate major issues that would keep ...
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Why Startups Fail - Lack of Vision | Jeanne Heydecker - ibuildcompanies.com

Why Startups Fail – Missing a Long Term Vision

Startups are a risky proposition. Even if you have your dream team in place, plenty of time, and more money ...
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