Use your development time to brief analysts and industry press. Use these influencers as your eyes and ears to let you know what else is being developed by competitors so that you can be the first to market, and don't make the mistake of launching an also-ran product. Jay Samit analystcompetitordevelop share on social
Whether you stay private or go public, after all is said and done, a CEO's job is to create lasting shareholder value. Jay Samit ceocreatejob Change image and share on social
Cable and satellite businesses are competing against fixed-line telephone companies and wireless companies. Jay Samit businesscablecompany Change image and share on social
Historically, more media has been consumed sitting in front of the television than any other device. Controlling this screen has been the goal of major technology, consumer electronic, and telecommunications companies. Jay Samit companyconsumeconsumer share on social
Your innovation can create new winners and losers; or at the very least, make existing companies look fresh and innovative by partnering with you. Everyone wants to align with market makers. Jay Samit aligncompanycreate Change image and share on social
Numerous studies, and my own experience as a serial entrepreneur, have proven that companies with a diverse management team provide greater financial returns to investors. Jay Samit companydiverseentrepreneur Change image and share on social
Most startup entrepreneurs unnecessarily spend half their time and give up half their equity in search of funding from angel investors and venture capitalists. Tens of millions of dollars are available to them for free from partners who not only don't want their equity, they don't even want to be paid back. Jay Samit angelbackcapitalist share on social
On average, it takes as much as $100 million in paid media for a brand to be a household name in America. Marketing partnerships are the best form of off-balance sheet financing one can ever find. Smart startups use this technique to scale their companies and build their brand equity. Jay Samit americaaveragebalance share on social
Social media and personalization are providing both brand advertisers and end-users with hyper-targeted choices and opportunities for double-digit growth. Jay Samit advertiserbrandchoice Change image and share on social
As every entrepreneur and investor sifts through year-end data to predict the next trend or opportunity for financial success, there is a much easier way to accurately predict the future: hang out with those who are creating it. Jay Samit accuratelycreatedatum share on social