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

Elie Francois www.fondationcompassionsamaritain.simplesite.com

September 24th, 2017

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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?

Harrison Rose Co-Founder & CEO, ex-AT&T Labs, ex-Apple, MBA, strategist, startup expert, robots, software, bus dev

September 24th, 2017

I would add to Raymond Williams great list an important "word of mouth" network sources: your professional service provides such as attorney or accountant.... 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?

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

Question · Corporate law · Entrepreneurship

Should we retain a lawyer before we approach investors?

Vahid Behzadi CEO and Founder @OuiCruit; 2 Exits (IPO and Acquisition)

September 23rd, 2017

We are about ready to start capital raising on a seed round. What are the pros and cons of retaining a law firm?

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Equity-based compensation for building prototype

Myra Ann Keith Co-founder and President of A-Tel Communications, Inc.

September 23rd, 2017

I think your offer is a fair offer. Your friend won't get anywhere without a prototype and there is no reason you can't have some equity and return... More

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Why pay sales team prior to results?

Joseph Wang Chief Science Officer at Bitquant Research Laboratories

September 23rd, 2017

Because they have to eat and pay rent, and we are in a market economy. If you don't like their rates or terms, then negotiate something else. Generally... More