Starto-The Launch Episode

March 18, 2013 Sandy Grason

Today on Starto-- the do's & don'ts of launching your product. Should you launch at SXSW? Chris says "Just launch ugly baby!" How to find the influencers, all that and lots more....

RESOURCES:

Uber Rally at Galvanize- http://www.icosa.co/2013/03/uber-rally-at-galvanize/

Both Sides of the Table article - http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2013/02/02/how-should-you-best-launch-your-product-at-sxsw/

6 Successful SXSW Launches - http://mashable.com/2011/03/05/sxsw-launches/

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Tory Burch: How to Choose Business Partners

January 21, 2013 Sandy Grason

Tory Burch built a billion $$ fashion empire without any formal education in fashion, no MBA, and only $1 million of her own capital. Patricia Sellers of Fortune Magazine recently interviewed Tory Burch on stage at Stanford University about resolving her legal battle with her ex-husband & co-founder who also became a fierce competitor and how she brought on two new major investors.

"One thing I see all the time with entrepreneurs is that they give too much of their company away way too soon."

Watch a clip from Fortune's interview with Tory Burch:

Ready the entire article in Fortune right here.

Brad Feld Explains Start Up Communities

October 5, 2012 Sandy Grason

Brad Feld, founder of TechStars, comes into the ICOSA Studio to discuss his new book, Startup Communities with Chris Franks and the rest of the STARTO team. Brad Feld has been connecting and collaborating in the startup communities of Boston, Boulder, and beyond. He has proven leadership as entrepreneur, angel investor, venture capitalist, and community champion. Feld is often considered the foremost subject matter expert. We here at STARTO look forward to reading his new book, "Startup Communities: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City." Check out the book here.