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Noah Parsons

Before joining Palo Alto Software, Noah Parsons was an early Internet marketing and product expert in the Silicon Valley. He joined Yahoo! in 1996 as one of its first 101 employees and become Producer of the Yahoo! Employment property as part of the Yahoo! Classifieds team before leaving to serve as Director of Production at Epinions.com. He is a graduate of Princeton University. Noah devotes most of his free time to his three young sons. In the winter you'll find him giving them lessons on the ski slopes, and in summer they're usually involved in a variety of outdoor pursuits. Noah is currently the COO at Palo Alto Software, makers of the online business plan app LivePlan.

LivePlan Posts Written By Noah Parsons

Posted September 20, 2023 By Noah Parsons

Industry Research Versus Market Research: What’s the Difference?

Learn the difference between industry and market research, why you may need both, and when to focus on one over the other.

Posted September 20, 2023 By Noah Parsons

How Do You Know If You Have a Good Idea for a Business?

Not every business idea is a winner. It may look good on paper but lacks qualities that allow your new business to grow. Learn how to identify those traits and determine if your idea is actually good.

Posted August 15, 2023 By Noah Parsons

The Pros and Cons of Using AI for Business Planning

Tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Bard have opened up intriguing new possibilities for entrepreneurs looking to streamline the business planning process.

Posted July 6, 2023 By Noah Parsons

Financial Projections for Startups

Financial projections are not just wild guesses about how much money you’ll make. Instead, they are based on reliable data, market research, and sensible assumptions. They show potential investors that you’ve done your homework, that you understand the marketplace, and that you’re serious about making your business a success.

Posted June 6, 2023 By Noah Parsons

4 Advanced Ways to Use ChatGPT for Better Financial Forecasting

Unlock advanced financial forecasting in ChatGPT with prompts to help with trend analysis, scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and industry benchmarking.

Posted May 24, 2023 By Noah Parsons

How to Create a Business Plan Presentation

While a visual pitch deck is necessary when pitching, it can also be valuable to just show off your business plan. Here’s how to turn your plan into a convincing presentation.