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What are recommended resources for validating an idea in retail analytics?

Paul Garcia President at TABLE

September 25th, 2017

I would say that independent retailers generally don't have the sophistication level required to understand and use your service effectively. Chain... More

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Should we retain a lawyer before we approach investors?

Raymond Williams Software Developer at Vista Entertainment Solutions USA

September 25th, 2017

Yes, unless you can confidently negotiate the legal funding terms proposed by investors. Even still, an investor would want you to have a lawyer. Suggested... More

Question · Advisor Equity · Equity contracts

for digital startup similar to upwork , what is the minimum and maximum equity level to be granted to a business angel?

Francesco Arrighi Passionate of robots and internet opportunity, I've an unicorne to feed

Last updated on September 25th, 2017

I'm working to develope a sturtup and its core business is similar to UpWork. at the moment we are three in the team, me (CEO at 51%), a guy (CTO... More

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Question · E-Commerce · Management

Would you advise keeping a developer on long term for maintenance after development or building your own technical team?

Treasure Kahitu Co-founder. Innovation and diversity is a major concentration

Last updated on September 25th, 2017

I am getting a developing company to create my company's website. I am not a technical person. The plan is to have them give me and two IT people... More

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How to attract Customers without Paid Advertising and Content Marketing?

Steve Owens

September 25th, 2017

There are no universal rules for marketing. Each industry is different. What works wonders in one, may be zero in another. I would start by finding... More

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What are recommended resources for validating an idea in retail analytics?

Ashish Chakraborty TOP 100 CIOs award for consecutive3 years.Driving Cyber security,Driving IT strategy.Customercentric

September 25th, 2017

Use the DIKW ( Data, information, Knowledge, Wisdom) pyramid .

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Mobile App Download Strategies (Dots)

Cassi Kjun Jiyong App promotion, app install, review and rating provider.

Last updated on September 25th, 2017

Hi there, to get millions of downloads, the first thing you should do is optimizing the following factors to increase the download rates: Create an... More

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How to attract Customers without Paid Advertising and Content Marketing?

Dimitry Kushelevsky

September 25th, 2017

Stoyan, No easy answers to your problem, but I came across this training video some time ago, and thought you may get a lot out of it, especially... More

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Why pay sales team prior to results?

Thomas Fraser Entrepreneur

September 24th, 2017

Sumeet @Code Factree I'm certified in basic, visual basic, C, C++, Perl, PHP, Java, etc. etc. etc. I have more college than most professors and I've... More

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How do I get in touch with angel investors?

Ezemonye Odike Founder of @ESTATEKORNER, a real estate entrepreneurial servicing center located in the heart of P/H

September 24th, 2017

Angel investors would seek you out! Firstly if only there is enough(viable) content in the product or service being offered. It is best appreciated... More

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Has anyone used ExecRank to source advisors or find advisory roles?

David M

September 24th, 2017

Very interesting. There was a recent post about ExitRound. The CEO stated that their business model was based on done deal transactions essentially.... More

Question · Business Development · Business Strategy

What are recommended resources for validating an idea in retail analytics?

Jonathan Fontanez CEO & Founder, Experienced Developer

September 24th, 2017

I'm really interested in the problem of helping retailers build personalized experiences through in-store analytics (i.e. segmentation, customer conversion,... More

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How do I get in touch with angel investors?

Gareth Hughes Pursue your passion, enjoy life, give back.

September 24th, 2017

Your best way to get in touch with angel investors is through a connection. See if there's anyone you know or someone in your network who can make... More

Question · Customer Acquisition · Customer Discovery

How to attract Customers without Paid Advertising and Content Marketing?

Stoyan Vlahovski Entrepreneur by Hearth, Facebook Marketing Specialist, currently studying and a Hustler

September 24th, 2017

One of the hardest things is to get your initial customers. The general advice is "Create a customer persona, choose a channel to target them, etc."... More

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How much equity should I give away?

EMMANUEL INDUSA CEO

September 24th, 2017

60% of the profit share literary means you working for the Investor.It is like being employed with a higher salary

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How much equity should I give away?

Kamohelo Tleane I'm a creative thinking individual who dreams and is always seeking to learn more

September 24th, 2017

Depends on the class of shares you're willing to offer. If that really I true that the investor just wants 60% in profit share then rather offer preference... More

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I have a final prototype, a patent, website, and a simple business plan, but I'm not really sure what my next steps should be?

Elysia Blackhart Inventor looking for a business advisor

September 24th, 2017

David M, what do you mean when you say, "something not discussed yet"? Do you mean discussed publicly? In regards to the business aspect, I agree... More

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Has anyone used ExecRank to source advisors or find advisory roles?

John Lombard Canadian entrepreneur in China since 1993

September 24th, 2017

To add to what others have said — I consider it a scam. I was approached by one of their agents, named David Kavrell. I got a highly scripted... More

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Equity-based compensation for building prototype

David M

September 24th, 2017

You can approach it anyway you want. I can tell you what you will likely run into if you are dealing with smart owners. If you are developing a prototype,... More