Are mobile tech startups here to stay, or are they just a fad?

Mobile a fad? You must be mad. (Oh, that rhymes.) No, mobile isn’t a fad. Mobile is like wireless networks, or horseless carriages: It’s what we call something that will soon be the new normal, by referring to what has gone before.

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What latest trends or niches do you see in industries that entrepreneurs should be capitalizing on right now? or in the near future? What do you think about the Groupon Mo...

Answered by Andrew Patricio – Founder, BizLaunch Posted in Lessons

I am not a very good at predicting the future but i believe anything that simplifies our lives or solves a problem is a good business opportunity. I believe Groupon is he... (more)

Hey Saul, I hear web-based companies should focus on getting traffic and then figure out how to make money once they have a large user base as an asset. Is this standard a...

Answered by Saul Colt – WOM Expert Posted in Lessons

Tech Companies should focus on making money and keeping the lights on. Delaying revenue and building traffic is one of many business models and no one can tell you what is ... (more)

Hi Mark, What's your opinion on the decision tree around bootstrapping versus taking very early stage investment? What are some of the traps to be wary of in terms of frien...

Answered by Mark MacLeod – Partner, Real Ventures

There are many questions here, each of which are complex with multiple objective and subjective parts. So, some highlights to think about: - If you can delay funding, you ... (more)

I've been asked to speak at a conference. The audience is my market but they are not paying for me to speak or travel there. Do you think it's worth it? Do you get any bene...

Answered by Dan Martell – Founder & Investor.

I get tremendous value but I optimize for it. Here's how. * I ask to host/organize a dinner the night before/after with local startup founders and/or speakers. * I have a ... (more)

What is the most effective way to market to and engage with dads? Are dad's easy to target, or are you effectively just marketing/ targeting 'men' of a certain age (who ha...

Answered by C.C. Chapman – Founder, Digital Dads

I'm working on something right now to actually make this a lot easier, but can't share it just quite yet. The thing with dads is that many men don't self identify themselv... (more)

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