Seed Sumo Demo Day
Seed Sumo Demo Day has been officially scheduled for September 4th, 6-10pm CDT at Traditions Club House followed by a casual networking session at Seed Sumo’s facility. Although this marks the end of our program, we are confident it will …
Seed Sumo Company Overviews
As of May 19, 2014 the teams began the 100-Day bootcamp which will shape the future of their business. With a lean model approach and initial funds ranging from $20-50k, super-human mentors will combine 800 years of experience to help …
9 Reasons To Love Seed Sumo
If you haven’t had the opportunity to see or hear what takes place at Seed Sumo, here is an inside look into the new facilities, as well as the entrepreneurs that are utilizing the facilities’ exquisite features. Brief overview: We …
Are People Luckier than You?
One day you see an entrepreneur sell his company for hundreds of millions of dollars. Another day you see a three year old startup raise over 250 million dollars. Then you see a 5 year old startup IPO for billions …
Reach for the Stars, but Keep Your Feet Firmly Planted in Reality
By Christine M. Hollinden ’87, CPSM The spirit of entrepreneurship – it’s that dream big, passion-fueled ambition that separates innovators from the rest. It is taking that step from mediocrity to extraordinary by asking not only “what if” but “why …
The Marketing Trifecta: harnessing the power of SEM, SEO, and Social Media
The Internet – a tool we often take for granted today – has transformed the way we do business. From social media channels with built in analytics to enterprise tools such as HubSpot, there is a wealth of information at …
(Baseball season is here) Don’t take your eye off the ball!
Last weekend at Seed Sumo for a Day (a preview of the Seed Sumo campus and overview of the program), Brazos Valley Bombers Owner, Uri Geva made a somewhat comical point due to the parallel to his business (baseball) but …
Seed Sumo for a Day
Saturday was the first opportunity for Seed Sumo to get as many of the brilliant minds that make up our mentor network in the same room. Seed Sumo for a Day was a great excuse to show off the brand …
So you want to be an Entrepreneur?
Check out this job description: There will be no boss and you will work as much or as little as you desire. You will have unlimited earning potential while working on your dreams. There is no limit to what you …
The Art + Science of Negotiating
Negotiating is an art and science that can make all the difference between being profitable and having to close your doors for good. So what happens when you are locked in to the most important negotiation of your career, and …
Introductions: The currency of the Entrepreneur
Backstory During my first hands-on experience in business, I was working for a bank. I was “building relationships” at the bank. The banking world had a very structured idea of how to build relationships at the time. A relationship in …
Quotes for Founders
Below is a collection of some of our favorite quotes. Enjoy. “Do not let what you can not do; interfere with what you can do.” - John Wooden, He was named national coach of the year six times “Give me …
Best Sites to Build a Website Quickly
Do not waste money on a website if you are a startup. If you are spending over $100 for your initial website, you are wasting money.
The best founders have these qualities
We just got back from the Global Accelerator Conference in Santa Monica, CA. It’s a meeting held once per year with the top accelerators in the world. We share knowledge, data…
What is a Startup Accelerator?
Probably the #1 most asked question we get. We thought this video might give you a better idea. Enjoy.
Seed Sumo’s Goal is Product Market Fit, not a perfect pitch
“A great team is a team that will always beat a mediocre team, given the same market and product.”
Seed Sumo joins Global Accelerator Network
Seed Sumo’s goal is to make Bryan/College Station the nation’s fastest growing startup community within the next 10 years. It’s a lofty goal, we know, but we think with the right infrastructure, organization…
How to get 100k new users with No Marketing Budget
I found a post a few years back on Quora.com written by Noah Kagan. I’ve used it several times to launch mobile apps and help others launch mobile apps with no marketing budgets. 1. Create a product that you know …