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  4. About Guy Kawasaki

    Guy Kawasaki (born 1954), one of the original Apple employees responsible for marketing of the Macintosh in 1984, is a Silicon Valley venture capitalist. He is noted for bringing the concept of evangelism to the high-tech businessdate=June 2007, focusing on creating passionate user-advocates for the Apple brand. Kawasaki was a former Apple Fellow, and after leaving the company, became CEO of a pseudo-spin-off of Apple called ACIUS, which produced the 4th Dimension database program. He also started the company Fog City Software. Recently, he has been involved in the rumor reporting site, Truemors, and an RSS aggregator, Alltop.

    Kawasaki has a B.A. in psychology from Stanford University and an MBA from University of California, Los Angeles. He is Japanese American and a native of Honolulu, Hawaii where he attended the prestigious Iolani School.

    He is currently CEO of Garage Technology Ventures, a venture capital firm which specializes in high-technology start-up firms located in Silicon Valley, California.

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    2. The CEO Should Be The Chief Experience Officer

      Explore On Startups by Dharmesh Shah (Jan 3 2012) Marketing

      The CEO Should Be The Chief Experience Officer ...y reinterate it to all. I like the Chief Experience Officer, or the Chief Enchantment Officer (a la Guy Kawasaki). Thanks for a thought provoking article. If all CEOs were aware, and trained, that their job is 10... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Apple   Guy Kawasaki   Steve Jobs

    3. Guy Kawasaki’s 10 Questions to Ask Before You Join a Startup

      Explore mint.com (Dec 24 2011)

      Guy Kawasaki’s 10 Questions to Ask Before You Join a Startup ...stions. 1. How much money do you have in the bank? This is a simple question. You just want a numbe Guy Kawasaki’s 10 Questions to Ask Before You Join a Startup * Guy Kawasaki on 7/21/2009 * 44 comments * print * random * kawasaki Share This Digg Stumbleupon Facebook Reddit ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Guy Kawasaki

    4. Startup Tips for the Early, Early Days

      Explore On Startups by Dharmesh Shah (Dec 13 2011) Marketing

      ...t make it fail, but some simple guidelines help.  And, a name is hard to change later. Reference 1 (Guy Kawasaki): The Name Game Reference 2 (Dharmesh Shah):  The Startup Name Game Note:  Unsurprisingly, Guy's ar... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Sun Microsystems   Guy Kawasaki

    5. 10 Marketing Lessons for Early-Stage Tech Startups

      Explore bothsidesofthetable.com (Dec 13 2011) Marketing

      10 Marketing Lessons for Early-Stage Tech Startups ...y hard to recover from a crappy marketing campaign that over-hyped. I think I first heard this from Guy Kawasaki but it’s kind of obvious. In a world in which you’re encouraged to launch early and get feedback fr... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   America   London   Apple

    6. Tips and lessons on being the CEO of a startup games company

      Explore Triolith Entertainment AB (Dec 8 2011)

      Tips and lessons on being the CEO of a startup games company ...ip. When it comes to books I got one great tip for you that is a must read! If you haven’t heard of Guy Kawasaki you should look him up and especially get a copy of his book ‘The art of the start’. This book has ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Guy Kawasaki   Sweden   Facebook

    7. Board Members Vs. Founders - What's the Right Mix?

      Explore Blog (Dec 6 2011) Funding , Marketing

      ...ng the industry, marketing, fundraising, law and finance. MaRS says to take the advice of author Guy Kawasaki in his book, The Art of the Start. When forming a board, look for distinct profiles, including: ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Guy Kawasaki   Dave McClure   Toronto

    8. The Controversial First Role to Hire After Your A Round

      Explore bothsidesofthetable.com (Oct 28 2011) Recruiting

      The Controversial First Role to Hire After Your A Round ...ssary changes in the market as market conditions change. You know the old adage (I first heard from Guy Kawasaki) – how much is an Internet company worth? Multiple each engineer x $1 million and subtract each MBA... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Mark Suster   Guy Kawasaki

    9. 10 Funding Quotes Every Entrepreneur Should Skip

      Explore Startup Professionals Musings (Aug 29 2011) Funding , Marketing

      10 Funding Quotes Every Entrepreneur Should Skip ...mentioned “red flags” which every potential investor unconsciously listens for. Other writers, like Guy Kawasaki, have irreverently called some of these “entrepreneur lies,” but I prefer to think of them as innoc... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   IBM   China   Microsoft

    10. Equity Compensation at a Startup is a Big Gamble

      Explore Startup Professionals Musings (Jul 24 2011)

      ...“rule of thumb” guidelines on what might be a reasonable offer, as extracted from an old article by Guy Kawasaki, and based on discussions I hear rattling around the investor community. CEO brought in to rep... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Microsoft   Guy Kawasaki   Google

    11. Angel Investors Won’t Swoop Down on Your Startup

      Explore Startup Professionals Musings (Jul 23 2011) Funding

      Angel Investors Won’t Swoop Down on Your Startup ... like “Attracting Capital from Angels”, by Brian Hill and Dee Power, and “The Art of The Start”, by Guy Kawasaki. Even if you follow this recipe, you are likely to find that fundraising is a brutal challenge. ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Guy Kawasaki   Canada   Paul Graham

    12. Dear Friend: Sorry. My heart says yes, but my schedule says no.

      Explore On Startups by Dharmesh Shah (Jul 21 2011)

      Dear Friend: Sorry. My heart says yes, but my schedule says no. ...atsno@'[::-1] 5. If you're new to the startup scene (i.e. just getting going), I highly recommend Guy Kawasaki's “Art Of The Start”. It's an easy read and super-helpful. 6. If you're looking for great blogs a... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   StackExchange   Joel Spolsky   India

    13. Find the Best of the Best Blogs for Entrepreneurs

      Explore Startup Professionals Musings (Jul 17 2011)

      Find the Best of the Best Blogs for Entrepreneurs ...ors. One of my favorites in this category is MyAlltop, run by a well-known name with entrepreneurs, Guy Kawasaki. This site allows you to build your own page of selected blogs and news sites from the Alltop selec... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Mark Suster   Seth Godin   Guy Kawasaki

    14. Every Startup Needs a Reality Check Now and Then

      Explore Startup Professionals Musings (Jul 13 2011) Marketing

      Every Startup Needs a Reality Check Now and Then ...keep their feet on the ground and their nose to the grindstone. Many years ago, I enjoyed one of Guy Kawasaki’s first books, “Reality Check: The Irreverent Guide to Outsmarting, Outmanaging, and Outmarketing Y... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Guy Kawasaki   Marty Zwilling

    15. A Great Graduation Speech For Engineers And Entrepreneurs

      Explore Feld Thoughts (Jun 14 2011)

      ... had what most people viewed as success? Well, when I was 37, three things happened. First, I read Guy Kawasaki’s, “Art of the Start” – an inspiring guide to becoming an entrepreneur. The thing that hit me the h... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Guy Kawasaki   Google   Disney

    16. Look For These Five Qualities of a Great Solution

      Explore Startup Professionals Musings (Apr 18 2011) Marketing

      Look For These Five Qualities of a Great Solution ... I define these products and services as “solutions” (customers buy solutions to a problem), but Guy Kawasaki more generically calls them causes, meaning any new idea, company, or service. Yet we can all agree... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Kawasaki   Guy Kawasaki   Google

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