While the nuances of a CEO position reflect some organizational specifics, the key goal is fundamentally the same everywhere: CEOs must increase the value of the enterprise, whether for shareholders or private ownership. And in order to build that value, CEOs must first build overwhelming confidence among the board in the CEO’s ability to lead […]
Category Archives: Tips and Thoughts
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Oct
Oct
Metrics for Success Company leaders often ask us about how they can measure success. First, metrics should be relatively simple – each person should be able to gather the numbers in less than 15 minutes each week. Second, you should only be measuring and tracking information that allows you and your leadership team […]
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Jan
Jan
Coach Vince Lombardi said it best, “The will to win is not nearly so important as the will to prepare to win.” Most EdTech start-ups have the will to win. They usually have mission-driven teams who have identified problems and built solutions to transform education. They are often dedicated, skilled professionals committed to a […]
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Dec
Dec
In understanding where your company stands, sales may seem to be an obvious indicator. More sales means you are doing great, right? Well… maybe. A solid grasp of where your sales are can tell you a lot about your company, but it requires a deeper dive than just looking at volume. As the business leader, your […]
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Sep
Sep
While it can be tempting to take a few shortcuts in your hiring process to get someone in as quickly as possible, it’s always worth taking a step back to make sure you’re asking the right questions to get the right candidate. Here are a few of the questions we’ve found that lead to hiring […]
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Jul
Jul
Is your 2017-2018 Sales & Marketing Strategic & Tactical Plan ready to deliver your forecasted results? Education industry leadership teams are keenly focused on back to school sales, fulfillment and implementations. As product teams push to complete their final Q&A, customer service groups process orders and sales reps organize summer trainings, we urge you to […]
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May
May
Arc has made several investments on an international level over the last two years. We often get questions about doing business in another country, whether from a company that is thinking about how to enter a market outside the U.S., or (more commonly) from a company that has been approached by a prospective international partner. […]
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Jan
Jan
“How do I get a school to pay in less than 60 days?” is a question we at Arc get asked all the time. The answer? You don’t. It’s best to assume it will take about 60 to 65 days. Schools have built-in procurement processes that need to be followed, but there are steps you […]
Leading alternative asset researchers Josh Lerner (Harvard) and Antoinette Schoar (MIT) have just published a report analyzing how the Angel Investor asset class in the U.S. compares to the VC asset class. During the period of the study, the angel group outperformed the VC group overall. They also found that “startups funded by angel investors […]
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Dec
Dec
How often does the top of the hour roll around in a meeting or sales presentation, with everyone engaged but needing to run to their next meeting? The last few minutes are filled with vague statements to “follow up with this soon” – but too often, nothing happens. To avoid this, plan your meetings and […]