tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43094242199290516782024-03-13T11:41:19.030-07:00The World of High Tech StartupsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18251907370873749348noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309424219929051678.post-61183650135257764672017-03-06T11:19:00.000-08:002017-03-22T04:41:10.994-07:00Starting your own US Company as a Foreigner
It is possible to create a US company if you are a foreigner, without ever flying to the US and to operate it from your own country. For instance, I had two US companies (browseye and iFlikeU) and I am not a US citizen (technically I am a non resident alien). In fact, the process is surprisingly simple, although there are caveats and gotchas that specifically apply to Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18251907370873749348noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309424219929051678.post-62177859408329028402017-02-07T05:15:00.000-08:002017-03-22T04:22:39.254-07:00Next Steps after Registering your own US Company as a Foreigner
This post is a follow up of Starting your own US Company as a Foreigner. It explains what needs to be done once you have successfully registered your company. It focuses on US Corporations created by foreigners, although some things also apply to LLCs.
Checklist: You should have now in your hands:
A Certificate of Incorporation (it may have different namesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18251907370873749348noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309424219929051678.post-17249849622101079462016-09-22T13:28:00.001-07:002016-09-22T13:29:27.385-07:00How to Give Constructive Feedback – 7 Tips and Tricks
Unfortunately, in many companies the annual evaluation is the only time when employees receive in depth feedback on their work. Why is that? It is usually because we find uncomfortable to give feedback and managers and employees alike dread that moment, when the employees receive a year’s worth “constructive criticism” being thrown at them.
Why is this not a good feedback giving Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12447242100817276902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309424219929051678.post-33811021009104158532016-09-11T08:20:00.001-07:002016-09-11T10:16:01.488-07:003 Key Ideas for Success in Business - From Peter Thiel's Zero to One Book
Peter Thiel is an American entrepreneur venture capitalists and hedge fund manager. He co-founded paypal with Max Levchin and Elon Musk. He is ranked fourth on the Forbes list 2014 at 2.2 billion dollars.
Disclaimer: This post contains an adapted version of the transcript from this video, where Peter Thiel presents his book Zero to One.
1. Don't Copy Successful EntrepreneursAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18251907370873749348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309424219929051678.post-58961814679646509442016-09-09T16:40:00.003-07:002016-09-09T16:42:29.351-07:00Should I Share my Startup Idea with People?
When should an entrepreneur share her startup idea?
how much of it?
with whom?
The short answers to these questions are:
You should share your startup idea as soon as possible
You should PROBABLY share ALL of it (Read more to find why I only said PROBABLY)
You should share it with as many people as possible.
When Should you Share your Idea?
The main reason for sharing Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18251907370873749348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309424219929051678.post-78400166435242989152016-08-20T07:35:00.003-07:002016-09-02T10:41:56.427-07:00Why you Shouldn't Wait and Form a Business Now
A common question I get from entrepreneurs is whether they should create a company and if so, when. My answer to this question is invariably the same: you should formally establish your company and do it as soon as possible. I know that when you are starting a business creating a company is not in the list of tasks that will enable you to move towards your business goals. Making decisions Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18251907370873749348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309424219929051678.post-88285937120909725132016-08-19T11:08:00.000-07:002016-09-02T10:44:18.836-07:007 Reasons Why you Should Form a Business
Some entrepreneurs question the necessity of creating a company for their business, or simply delay its formation until they have proven they have a stable revenue stream. Although this may sound reasonable, legal experts strongly advice to form a business as soon as possible. Here you have 7 reasons why you should form a US business, regardless of its size and type of business. That is, Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18251907370873749348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309424219929051678.post-75690283017634315322016-08-17T14:24:00.001-07:002016-09-02T10:44:57.923-07:00Meaning of a LLC
Definition of a LLC: LLC Stands for a Limited Liability Company, and it is the US version of a private limited company. It combines advantages from both, Partnerships and Corporations.
Partnerships
They require its owners to pay tax only once. This is technically called pass-through taxation. The income of the Partnership is treated as the personal income of its owners, and its Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18251907370873749348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309424219929051678.post-68941808614086963502016-03-19T12:08:00.000-07:002017-03-22T04:43:15.989-07:005 Reasons Why a Foreigner should Form a US Business
Creating a US company provides may benefits for the US entrepreneur. In this post I've mentioned the most important ones. But what if you are not a US citizen and live abroad, is there a reason why you should form your business in the US instead of in your homeland?In this post I elaborate on 5 reasons why you should create your company in the US and not in your country of origin. These Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18251907370873749348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309424219929051678.post-28037644986943603892014-11-15T01:50:00.000-08:002016-09-02T10:46:16.239-07:00Open a Business US Bank Account as a Foreigner
When you are setting up a US company, one of the steps of the process is to open a business bank account. This is a trivial step for a US citizen, but as stated in this post, it is by far the most problematic part of setting up a US company as a foreigner. So, let’s get ready for a tough one!
Disclaimer: I'm no legal professional, so nothing of what I write here Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18251907370873749348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309424219929051678.post-86687408551198064192014-11-13T12:31:00.000-08:002016-09-02T10:46:54.249-07:00How to Close a US Company if you are a Foreigner
In this post I described the process of dissolving a US corporation.
If you are a foreigner, you own a US company registered in Delaware, but you don't have a US bank account, there is an additional challenge you'll have to face when dissolving your company: Paying your Franchise Tax.
Although it may look like a trivial step, if you are a foreigner it turns out this can be a Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18251907370873749348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309424219929051678.post-4794885918874490652014-11-09T04:27:00.000-08:002016-09-02T10:48:30.002-07:00How to Close a US Corporation
I don't know about you, but I don't like starting something if I don't know how to finish it. In case of starting a corporation there are at least two happy endings: you get acquired or keep the company and maybe place an IPO.
But you should also be concerned about the case in which the business doesn't work and you have to close the company. This is something nobody seems to like talking Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18251907370873749348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309424219929051678.post-48051240489001299932014-11-03T13:45:00.000-08:002016-09-02T10:49:08.620-07:00How to Create a US C-Corporation in 16 Steps
The process for creating a C Corporation could be explained in just a few steps. Basically, search for a company name, choose directors, authorize shares and pay.
However, such a fairy-tale version of the process misses the most important questions, like what legal documents to prepare, where to incorporate, and how to breathe life into the company once it's created.
The purpose ofAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18251907370873749348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309424219929051678.post-5600369104777561492014-08-31T13:36:00.000-07:002016-08-08T07:18:40.354-07:00Advice for Entrepreneurs visiting Silicon Valley
I recently went to Silicon Valley (SV) for several weeks as a part of the prize we won with our startup Dialective at a startup competition . Now that the dust has settled, I'd like to share my experience with anyone who would like to know how it's like to visit this holy land for entrepreneurs.
I wrote a post about practical advice for foreigners travelling to SV.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18251907370873749348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309424219929051678.post-7049182872537148942014-08-30T13:19:00.000-07:002016-08-08T07:20:35.195-07:00Practical Advice for visiting Silicon Valley
I recently went on a trip to Silicon Valley (SV) for several weeks as a part of the prize we won with our startup Dialective at a startup competition . Now that the dust has settled, I'd like to share my experience with anyone who would like to know how it's like to visit this holy land for entrepreneurs.
This post is about practical advice for foreigners travelling to SV.
The next Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18251907370873749348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309424219929051678.post-22142178418070925552014-06-03T04:39:00.001-07:002014-11-14T08:59:40.686-08:00How to Increase Traffic to your Blog for FreeThere is a new strategy in town to get more visitors to your blog. It's called Copromly and it promises to increase by 10 the reach of your social campaigns by using collaborative growth.
The Collaborative Era
The Internet has equipped itself with collaborative mechanisms to solve one of it's main challenges, namely, the creation of high-quality content. Wikipedia, Stackoverflow&Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18251907370873749348noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309424219929051678.post-50841921796792685362013-11-25T13:42:00.000-08:002014-11-14T09:00:28.993-08:00LinkedIn Introduces Product Showcase PagesMillions of companies use their LinkedIn Company Pages to share content and opportunities. The best way to stay up to date with those updates is to follow the companies you’re interested in. However, some companies have a variety of brands and products. How can you tell Cisco you are particularly interested in their Enterprise Network Solutions, Security Products, or in their Internet of Things Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18251907370873749348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309424219929051678.post-38701618158462139422013-05-11T08:53:00.001-07:002013-10-11T08:49:53.784-07:00Using FontAwesome with GWT
OK, What is FontAwesome and GWT?
GWT (Google Web Toolkit) allows you to develop your web app in Java and compile it to JavaScript
FontAwesome provides, among other things, free icons for your app. These icons are designed as fonts, so you can infinitely scale them and do any other stuff you'd do with a normal font.
So, How can I use FontAwesome with GWT?
Explore the following Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18251907370873749348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309424219929051678.post-40784499945448428592013-05-05T01:46:00.001-07:002013-05-05T02:01:43.012-07:0090 Percent of People Don't know How to use CTRL+FAccording to a study from Daniel Russel at Google only 10% of American Internet users know what CTRL+F does. Similar results have been obtained by another independent study.
It’s pretty amazing that so many people don’t know what such a useful key shortcut does, right? If you belong to this 90% you’ll be happy to learn that...
If you press the CTRL and the F (Command + F in Mac) keys at Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18251907370873749348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309424219929051678.post-23412355408847092572013-04-11T12:21:00.001-07:002013-05-05T02:02:13.805-07:00Zombie Users in a Lean Startup
In the previous post we explained that only new users should be taken into account when validating your Lean Startup hypotheses, where by definition a new user has never been in contact with previous product versions.
OK, so we focus on new users and we are done, right? Not quite so, according to what we've learnt with browseye there are still some important caveats: In this post Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18251907370873749348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309424219929051678.post-59699342438013521462013-04-11T12:04:00.000-07:002013-05-05T02:02:40.380-07:00Not all Users are Alike in a Lean StartupA lean startup measures user behaviour in order to test some hypotheses and accquire validated learning. However, not all users should be taken into account when validating your hypotheses. At least that's what we have concluded from our measurements with browseye. According to this learning, we discuss in this post which users you should be working with.
New vs. Old Users
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18251907370873749348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309424219929051678.post-91908070813679143982012-06-12T08:57:00.000-07:002013-05-05T02:07:37.765-07:00The Scientific Approach to Measuring Startup Progress (Part 2/2)
Summary of the Problem
Let us recall the toy example from our previous post:
We want to find out if introducing a new
feature in our product or web page will improve a given metric, like the
number of clicks on a certain button.
Notation:
N1 and N2 are the number of button clicks per unit of time before and after deploying the new feature, respectively
n1 and n2 Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18251907370873749348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309424219929051678.post-6375938850147808132012-06-10T02:39:00.000-07:002013-05-05T02:07:49.933-07:00The Scientific Approach to Measuring Startup Progress (Part 1/2)Let us recall the toy example from our previous post:
We want to find out if introducing a new
feature in our product or web page will improve a given metric, like the
number of clicks on a certain button.
Let's call N1 and N2 the number of button clicks per unit of time before and after deploying the new feature. The naive approach to measuring progress in this example is to Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18251907370873749348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309424219929051678.post-49981196577249623252012-06-04T09:34:00.001-07:002013-05-05T02:08:03.921-07:00Measuring Success in your Lean Startup
"The Lean Startup provides a scientific approach to creating and managing startups and get a desired product to customers' hands faster"Source: Principles of the Lean Startup
I'm a big fan of the Lean Startup methodology. It proposes a simple Build-Measure-Learn process that allows you growing your business with maximum acceleration. This process should be executed in cycles and the main Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18251907370873749348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309424219929051678.post-28502779660174855172012-05-21T13:10:00.002-07:002013-05-05T02:08:43.216-07:00Enhancing Page Search EnginesWeb search engines can deliver a list of
relevant results within milliseconds. We know that the information we
are looking for probably hides behind one of these search results, but the
problem is how to extract it as quick as possible. In our previous post we discussed the concept of a page
search engine; a tool that basically helps you find information within a
given web page.
Your Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18251907370873749348noreply@blogger.com0