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What is an Entrepreneur in Residence and does your company need one?

Jun22
by on June 22, 2014 at 2:00 pm
Posted In: Analysis and Opinion, Around the Web, Entrepreneur, Insider

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‘Entrepreneur in Residence’ (EIR) is the tech community’s newest job title. They’re popping up at Fortune 500 companies like Dell and venture firms like Greylock Partners to introduce a lens into the changing innovation landscape. “EIRs are the new ambassadors for investors and large organizations,” says Ellie Cachette, a seasoned entrepreneur, product designer and consultant for enterprise brands. The value proposition makes sense. Entrepreneurs who – by definition – pursue the road less traveled, can introduce organization to new business models, technologies, and and strategic partnership opportunities. EIRs build bridges into the startup community. A symbiotic relationship EIRs come from…

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The elements of defensible barriers to entry

Jun22
by on June 22, 2014 at 10:00 am
Posted In: Analysis and Opinion, Around the Web, Entrepreneur

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George Deeb is the Managing Partner at Chicago-based Red Rocket Ventures, a startup consulting and financial advisory firm based in Chicago. Anybody can start a business. But, very few businesses started have long term, defensible barriers to entry to protect against potential future competitors. As you know, every good idea spawns many new competitors trying to get a “bite at the apple.”  Creating barriers to entry are one of the key things you need to focus on in terms of building a winning business model and increase the odds you get a big pay day down the road. Here are a few…

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a couple of laughzillas on a blue diamond background

The elements of defensible barriers to entry

Jun22
by on June 22, 2014 at 10:00 am
Posted In: Analysis and Opinion, Around the Web, Entrepreneur

gate fences
George Deeb is the Managing Partner at Chicago-based Red Rocket Ventures, a startup consulting and financial advisory firm based in Chicago. Anybody can start a business. But, very few businesses started have long term, defensible barriers to entry to protect against potential future competitors. As you know, every good idea spawns many new competitors trying to get a “bite at the apple.”  Creating barriers to entry are one of the key things you need to focus on in terms of building a winning business model and increase the odds you get a big pay day down the road. Here are a few…

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