http://startup-marketing.com/startups-need-guys-like-andy-grove-former-ceo-of-intel/ Unlocking Startup Growth Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:46:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://startup-marketing.com/startups-need-guys-like-andy-grove-former-ceo-of-intel/comment-page-1/#comment-32 Sean Ellis Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:37:49 +0000 http://12in6.wordpress.com/2008/02/28/startups-need-guys-like-andy-grove-former-ceo-of-intel/#comment-32 Hi Guys,The 2 for 2 comment referred to leading two marketing teams from launch to IPO filing (on two VC funded attempts).  Surviving the early years of a startup is an enormous challenge and takes a huge commitment from the entire team.  Helping new hires to understand the required commitment up front is essential and I believe played a role in my ability to build strong, cohesive teams.  Hope this answers the question.  Sean Hi Guys,The 2 for 2 comment referred to leading two marketing teams from launch to IPO filing (on two VC funded attempts).  Surviving the early years of a startup is an enormous challenge and takes a huge commitment from the entire team.  Helping new hires to understand the required commitment up front is essential and I believe played a role in my ability to build strong, cohesive teams.  Hope this answers the question.  Sean

]]> http://startup-marketing.com/startups-need-guys-like-andy-grove-former-ceo-of-intel/comment-page-1/#comment-31 Guy Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:10:08 +0000 http://12in6.wordpress.com/2008/02/28/startups-need-guys-like-andy-grove-former-ceo-of-intel/#comment-31 Hey Sean, I saw your comment on "how to save money running a start-up" by Calacanis. You wrote : "In recent years, I've gotten smarter about setting the right expectations up front - and I don't care how senior the role is. 2 for 2 on launch to IPO filing, so I this approach seems to be working. The people who make the commitment have been very well compensated for their effort." My question is - what's "2 for 2"? Hey Sean, I saw your comment on “how to save money running a start-up” by Calacanis. You wrote : “In recent years, I’ve gotten smarter about setting the right expectations up front – and I don’t care how senior the role is. 2 for 2 on launch to IPO filing, so I this approach seems to be working. The people who make the commitment have been very well compensated for their effort.” My question is – what’s “2 for 2″?

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