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New Rules for the New Internet Bubble

Steve Blank

The Golden Age (1970 – 1995): Build a growing business with a consistently profitable track record (after at least 5 quarters,) and go public when it’s time. 1970 – 1995: The Golden Age. The reward for doing so was a liquidity event via an Initial Public Offering. Rules For the New Bubble: 2011 -2014.

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Why Uber is The Revenge of the Founders

Steve Blank

20th Century Tech Liquidity = Initial Public Offering. In the 20th century tech companies and their investors made money through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). Seven major changes occurred: It became OK to go public or get acquired without profit (or even revenue). Filed under: Venture Capital.

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