[SiliconBeach] Re: Don't drink the startup Kool-Aid – find a problem and try to solve it

2013-05-09 Thread hoops
I would like to add one more requirement - a problem is not enough. Businesses always have problems. Your solution may solve one or even more of them. BUT you are better finding their needs. When you can provide a prospect with the solution to their needs you can make sales. Also, a

Re: [SiliconBeach] Re: Don't drink the startup Kool-Aid – find a problem and try to solve it

2013-05-09 Thread Patrick Collins
Love it. I'll add to this a story. Having pitched a big US retailer our new mobile solution, I asked him if this solution helped to solve his problems. His response hurt, Yes it does solve a big problem. But, I have a list of about 100 big problems. Any retailer knows all the things we

Re: [SiliconBeach] Re: Don't drink the startup Kool-Aid – find a problem and try to solve it

2013-05-09 Thread Michael Harries
++ on this This is the most critical, and frequently missed, step for early stage b2b offerings. You need initial customers for whom your software solves a high priority problem. Otherwise your company is doomed to haunt the unhappy DMZ of lukewarm interest. We push this approach with all the

Re: [SiliconBeach] E-3 Visa Problems

2013-05-09 Thread blindman2k
I was told the same when I picked up my SSN (which took about 3 working days). They said my wife can't get an SSN until she has her EAD. I had no issues with getting an ATT mobile phone. I agree that its just not worth getting an E3 for a short visit and getting your application rejected is

[SiliconBeach] Teaching Computer Science and Entrepreneurship in Schools

2013-05-09 Thread Mo_Mathspace
For all those who believe computer science and entrepreneurship should be taught in schools, you may want to voice your support here: https://www.change.org/en-AU/petitions/australian-curriculum-assessment-and-reporting-authority-acara-support-the-draft-digital-technologies-curriculum It may be

[SiliconBeach] How to network effectively

2013-05-09 Thread Melissa Wyborn
Hi all! Hope all is well with everyone and their businesses :) Incase no one knows me, I'm the founder of Nakili Organics, more than just a skincare company! My story here: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/melissa-wyborn/59/316/5a8 Im attending Le'Web London on June 5 6. This will be the first