Moken

Backing ideas that create change.™

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If you want to run a business, run your business like a business.

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APPLY HERE: https://t.co/QF9seo8KWU

If you have any questions, be sure to connect with Managing Partner @KendraGaragan, on Twitter or LinkedIn, she'll be happy to answer the best she can!

#Hiring #advisory #consulting #jointheteam

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It’s official, @themokengroup is hiring!

We're looking to fill a variety of positions on our Strategic Advisory teams.
See the industries & expertise areas we're hiring for 👇

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Expertise Areas...
- Funding & Capital Raising
- Sales, User Acq. & Partnerships
- Digital Product Dev & Design
- Product Mkt & Growth
- Culture, Diversity & Accessibility
- Team Mgmt, Success, & HR
- Finance, & Accounting
- Legal & Regulatory
- RevOps, Strategy & Operations

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Bored on that commute to work? Give a listen to founder @KendraGaragan on Content and Community!

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Psst. I have my very own podcast called Content and Community!

In episode 1 @KendraGaragan of @mokenstartups and I chatted about how startups can build momentum with community engagement.

We shared a bunch of insights and tips!

🔊 Listen here: https://t.co/DjL4RJTd9C

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Let’s talk about failures. Have you ever failed at anything?

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Hey Founders! Part of building startups is building culture, getting to know one another, and relationships with your team. So, we're curious - What do you think your team would be most surprised to find out about you?

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#ThisDayInTech: May 30th, 1996

AT&T Announces Video Phone Call System

AT&T held a meeting to announce a system that would allow personal computers to make and receive video phone calls over standard telephone lines. The first of its kind.

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Why do you want to build a startup? What were your respective personal goals for the startup (e.g. a sustainable business that is spinning off cash and running it forever or high growth and some type of liquidity event)?

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Where do you distribute your product or service? Is it aligned and integrated with all aspects of you marketing and sales teams?

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As a founder, what type of course would be (or would have been, if you’re a successful founder) the most helpful for the stage you’re at right now?

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#FunFact Google was originally called backrub

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Many founders when raising just think about why they need the funds. But, what’s important to think about is, is your startup lucrative enough for investors? If the answer is yes, then why?

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#ThisDayInTech: May 2nd, 1983

Microsoft Introduces 2-Button Mouse

A two-button Microsoft Mouse, was introduced to go along with its new Microsoft Word processor. Building about 100,000 of these fairly primitive units for use with IBM computers but sold only 5,000.

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#ThisDayInTech: May 1st, 1964

Dartmouth Launches "Timesharing" System

Professors Kurtz & Kemeny launched a timesharing system using a simple, user-friendly language, BASIC, to create a platform allowing several users to run their programs at the same time on one processor.

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Don't be afraid to negotiate: If you need terms that are specific to your business, experience or needs, work to customize contracts. If you don't ask, you don't know.

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#FunFact UPS was founded by two teenagers, a bike, and 100$ borrowed from a friend.

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Social capital is invaluable for startups, especially bootstrapped ones. Don’t neglect this.

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You must have heard a phrase, "There is a right time for everything”. How do you determine the right time for your business when it comes to aspects of execution?

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Align skill sets for maximum results: When you have a team with core capabilities that match the outcome you are seeking for your company, your chances of success, by way of innovation, goes through the roof.