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Upcoming CEO Forum on Successful Exits
CEO Forum: Building, Growth and Exits I'll be leading the Austin Technology Council's first CEO Forum of 2013 this Tuesday, January 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Driskill Hotel. The discussion...
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10 Steps to a Nine Figure+ Exit
Earlier this week I had the pleasure of hosting the Austin Technology Council’s first CEO Forum of the year at The Driskill Hotel here in Austin. As Chairman of the ATC, I am proud to help promote the...
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Pope’s resignation a lesson in leadership
The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI today after just eight years in office presents a great case study for leaders of any organization: When is the right time to step down? In the Pope’s case, there...
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Success is not a straight line
I came across this Success Is a Squiggly Line diagram from Demetri Martin at Lifehacker.com. I love the message, because it accurately describes what a company goes through on the path to success....
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RISE Week Austin Registration Open
Registration is now open for RISE Week Austin, named one of the "Must-Attend 2013 Conferences for Entrepreneurs" by a Forbes contributor. Taking place May 13-17, the event "offers entrepreneurs a...
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It takes different strokes to move a company
In his latest column - “Starting and Finishing” - Fred Wilson writes about the different skill sets needed to found a company and then to build the business. Many times the founder is not the person to...
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What links CEOs of billion-dollar start-ups?
I found this article from Aileen Lee fascinating: Welcome To The Unicorn Club: Learning From Billion-Dollar Startups. She looks at the 39 U.S.-based tech companies founded since January 2003 that have...
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2014 Issues for a 2016 Exit – Part 1
If you want an exit later, deal with critical issues now. Guest author Bob Barker is managing partner of 20/20 Outlook LLC. He acts as a trusted CEO advisor, helping convert a clear vision into...
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2014 Issues for a 2016 Exit – Part 2
In part 1 of this article, Bob covered three of the six issues he recommends you deal with now to accelerate your path to an exit: show credible numbers, acknowledge the intangibles, and recover from...
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Answering the “Exit Strategy” Question
Originally posted on Shockwave Innovations:You’ve just completed a great investor pitch with heads nodding and good interaction. You’re about to ask “Does this opportunity interest you enough to...
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CEO Class Starts April 4
Starting April 4, I am teaching my CEO class again in conjunction with the Rice Alliance Austin Chapter and the Austin Technology Council. The class is designed for CEOs with more than 20 employees who...
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Setting aside CEO egos can make 1 + 1 = 3
I have spent much of my career running businesses in the startup phase of their lives. In my mind, the startup phase continues until you are confident that the business can survive any normal risk...
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“The CEO Tightrope” Is Real
Here's a sneak peek of the book jacket proof for my book coming out in September. The CEO Tightrope has been years in the making, so it's gratifying to see it finally becoming a reality! The back cover...
View ArticleRISE Week Austin Registration Open
Registration is now open for RISE Week Austin, named one of the “Must-Attend 2013 Conferences for Entrepreneurs” by a Forbes contributor. Taking place May 13-17, the event “offers entrepreneurs a...
View ArticleIt takes different strokes to move a company
In his latest column – “Starting and Finishing” – Fred Wilson writes about the different skill sets needed to found a company and then to build the business. Many times the founder is not the person to...
View ArticleWhat links CEOs of billion-dollar start-ups?
I found this article from Aileen Lee fascinating: Welcome To The Unicorn Club: Learning From Billion-Dollar Startups. She looks at the 39 U.S.-based tech companies founded since January 2003 that have...
View Article2014 Issues for a 2016 Exit – Part 1
If you want an exit later, deal with critical issues now. Guest author Bob Barker is managing partner of 20/20 Outlook LLC. He acts as a trusted CEO advisor, helping convert a clear vision into...
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2014 Issues for a 2016 Exit – Part 2
If you want an exit later, deal with critical issues now. Guest author Bob Barker is managing partner of 20/20 Outlook LLC. He acts as a trusted CEO advisor, helping convert a clear vision into...
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Excellent post by my friend and former colleague Gordon Daugherty The post Answering the “Exit Strategy” Question appeared first on The American CEO.
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CEO Class Starts April 4
Building a World Class Company: A CEO’s Guide to Improving Performance Starting April 4, I am teaching my CEO class again in conjunction with the Rice Alliance Austin Chapter and the Austin...
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