Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Most entrepreneurs today don’t remember the Dot-Com bubble of 1995 or the Dot-Com crash that followed in 2000. In short, Lean was an answer to a specific startup problem at a specific time, one that most entrepreneurs still face and which ebbs and flows depending on capital markets. It’s the antithesis of the Lean Startup.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 19, 2019

What entrepreneurs forget or don’t realize is that most customers are wary of all technology, educating the market on new technology is expensive, takes a long time, and people buy problem solutions rather than technology. Christensen in “ The Innovator’s Dilemma ” way back in 1995. Investors will likely wait for more traction.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 21, 2019

Millennials are the generation born roughly from 1981 to 1995, meaning that the older millennials aren’t that far from 40. Gui Costin , author of “ Millennials Are Not Aliens “, is an entrepreneur, and founder of Dakota, a company that sells and markets institutional investment strategies. and that’s a lot of buying power.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Conventional business wisdom tells us that entrepreneurs are today’s main source of innovation. In fact, a Wharton Business School study in this decade of the “Top 30 Innovations of the Last 30 Years,” concluded that only eight were first conceived by entrepreneurs, and twenty-two were conceived by employees.

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The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

In the first of a new series talking to tech industry leaders about what shaped them as entrepreneurs and the lessons they’ve learned in their careers, we speak to Netflix co-founder and CEO, Reed Hastings. RH: Well, I never planned to be an entrepreneur. As a kid I never said ‘I want to become an entrepreneur’.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 19, 2019

Now comprising the highest percentage of the workforce, this generation (born roughly from 1981 to 1995) receives considerable marketing attention. Gui Costin , author of “ Millennials Are Not Aliens “, is an entrepreneur, and founder of Dakota, a company that sells and markets institutional investment strategies.

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Software Review Marketing Due Diligence Institutional Investors 154

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 19, 2017

What entrepreneurs forget or don’t realize is that most customers are wary of all technology, educating the market on new technology is expensive, takes a long time, and people buy problem solutions rather than technology. Christensen in “ The Innovator’s Dilemma ” way back in 1995. Investors will likely wait for more traction.

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Technical Review Technology Social Media Restful 152

YoungUpstarts

JULY 30, 2019

Simon Mainwaring, branding expert, and entrepreneur, shares in his Walmart Case Study: The key takeaway is that purpose is essential to the way stakeholders view your brand. In 1995 Costco consolidated all of their private label products under the Kirkland Signature brand. Today, it’s hard to imagine a world without Amazon.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 9, 2017

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1 – Food is Always Needed. With a dream to work for Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers as they were childhood inspirations, I moved to Nashville in January 1995 with a goal to represent them both one day… and that day is now!

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

In some reputable surveys , as many as two-thirds of entrepreneurs felt that their entrepreneurial spirit was more ingrained than learned, so a specific education level is at least irrelevant. On the other hand, I had trouble thinking of famous entrepreneurs with an MBA. He built an overnight competitor to the U.S. Postal Service.

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Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

I bought Forevervinyl.com back in 1995 and went online. We motivate and coach entrepreneurs to be warriors for their businesses, for their families and for their communities. It was also unique enough to be awarded a trademark by the USPTO. Thanks to Kevin Namaky, Gurulocity ! #11- 11- Quite simple. Photo Credit: Scott Neuman.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 13, 2011

Nothhaft has put together a challenging but small list of things we have to do to revitalize our innovation leadership, and I’m supportive: Liberate entrepreneurs from regulatory shackles. It should invest in people and teams first of all, and let startup entrepreneurs take the fruits of that research and build from it a better tomorrow.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 26, 2018

The new regulations replace the 1995 EU Data Protection Directive and the 1998 UK Data Protection Act. Gabriel Shaoolian is a leading digital trends expert, entrepreneur and founder of DesignRush , a digital destination to inspire creativity and the discovery of design and technology trends.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 5, 2013

Entrepreneur : the visionary and dreamer who casts his/her eye to the future and provides the catalyst for change; 2. While the entrepreneur thrives in the future, the manager lives in the past; and. Highly recommended reading for start-up business owners and entrepreneurs.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2013

Many entrepreneurs I know don’t realize that the language they learned in the corporate world, or even their recent MBA class, won’t get them ahead in the startup world today. As a reality check, try this quick test of your entrepreneur savvy. As a reality check, try this quick test of your entrepreneur savvy. Ramen-profitable.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

One of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make is misunderstanding the role of venture capital investors. There’s lots of lore, emotion, and misconceptions of what VC’s do or don’t do for entrepreneurs. The world of building profitable startups as the primary goal of Venture Capital would end in 1995. What Do VC’s Do?

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SiliconHills

MAY 5, 2018

In 1995, Tivoli Systems went public and a year later IBM acquired the company for $743 million. The post Serial Entrepreneur Bob Fabbio Plans to Builid eRevelance Into a $1 Billion Company appeared first on SiliconHills. Fabbio went on to found electronic document delivery […].

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 10, 2018

My business niche is “entrepreneurs” and “founders”. My mission is to create freedom in entrepreneurs lives by living and working freely! In 1995, had it not been for the internet and the task of shortening our company name to a web address, it would never had happened. Thanks to Rachel Whynot, FOUNDER FREEDOM !

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

A lot of people joined the industry from 1995-96.”. These people, who joined in 1995 as 25 year-olds, have in 2013 become 42 year-olds sitting in higher positions.”. Entrepreneur India Analysis and Opinion Investigations' Image via JES AZNAR/AFP/Getty Images. All the way from 1993 to 2000. and the non-engineering kinds.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

By definition, Gen-Y is the generation born between 1977 and 1995 (synonymous with Millennials). There are about 80 million of them, and nearly two-thirds of them are already in the work place as entrepreneurs or with jobs. entrepreneur gen-y startup j2 Global baby boomers gen-x' Don’t let the lack of experience bring you down.

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Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

We had a tough rebrand as we were initially founded as Trainer Communications in 1995, however we made the official transformation to 10Fold Communications in 2015. For marketing firms, there is a lot of pressure to create a name that is both memorable and able to resonate with your audience.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2018

You might think most entrepreneurs come from business backgrounds, but a surprising number of entrepreneurs come from STEM disciplines. He went on to work at IBM for almost 17 years and served as a programmer at several major financial firms before launching Craigslist from his apartment in 1995 as a way to share information.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 7, 2017

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1 – I Have a Dream. I was the first social entrepreneur in the coffee world. Each story is different though the reasons may be the same. No matter the tale, the background behind each and every business is what fuels each and brand.

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Gust

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

In some reputable surveys , as many as two-thirds of entrepreneurs felt that their entrepreneurial spirit was more ingrained than learned, so a specific education level is at least irrelevant. On the other hand, I had trouble thinking of famous entrepreneurs with an MBA. He built an overnight competitor to the U.S. Postal Service.

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Entrepreneur Salary .Net Revenue 175

Feld Thoughts

JANUARY 2, 2014

Amy likes to remind me that when I was an entrepreneur, I used to regularly give talks at MIT about entrepreneurship. I was one of the most prolific Internet angel investors in Boston at this point (1994 – 1995) so our paths crossed periodically. I’d say – very bluntly – “stay away from VCs.”

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SiliconHills

MAY 5, 2018

In 1995, Tivoli Systems went public and a year later IBM acquired the company for $743 million. The post Serial Entrepreneur Bob Fabbio Plans to Builid eRelevance Into a $1 Billion Company appeared first on SiliconHills. Fabbio went on to found electronic document delivery startup Dazel, […].

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Entrepreneur Software Management Startup 76

Steve Blank

JULY 15, 2010

The Golden Age for Entrepreneurs and VC’s. The two decades from 1979 when pension funds fueled the expansion of venture capital to 2000 when the dot-com bubble burst were the Golden Age for entrepreneurs and venture capital firms. Until 1995 startups going public typically had a track record of revenue and profits. Here’s why.

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 26, 2023

For many entrepreneurs, movies have played a significant role in their journey to success by providing them with the motivation, inspiration, and insights they need to overcome challenges and achieve their goals. We asked successful entrepreneurs which movies motivate them, and these are their responses. #3- What is an entrepreneur?

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SiliconHills

MAY 5, 2018

In 1995, Tivoli Systems went public and a year later IBM acquired the company for $743 million. The post Serial Entrepreneur Bob Fabbio Plans to Build eRelevance Into a $1 Billion Company appeared first on SiliconHills. Fabbio went on to found electronic document delivery startup Dazel, […].

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Of the more than 7 billion people living around the world, over 400 million are entrepreneurs who are living out their dream of owning their own company. Despite each entrepreneur having unique motivations behind their business dreams, they all share one thing in common.

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

In 1995, I was the only one of my friends using email and there were no cell phones. Design & Dev Entrepreneur Analysis and Opinion' I didn’t really expect that consumer product evolution patterns will be so similar to software products – but the facts may surprise you. A look at how CMS evolved.

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Berkonomics

MAY 4, 2023

And the prime motivators of this massive destruction are the same class of entrepreneurs and innovators that have done it before. Consider this bit of recent history: In 1995, thirty-five million people used the Internet. Thought so. We are in a decade of creative destruction that will affect most everybody.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 5, 2018

In fact, says Richard Lipman , a psychologist in private practice in Montreal, studies have found that entrepreneurs self-report on mental health conditions like depression, substance abuse and anxiety disorders more than the general population. There are many stories of entrepreneurs who have buckled under the pressure,” he says.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 6, 2017

With time and attention scarce, it’s difficult for entrepreneurs and small business owners to upgrade or learn new skills. There are terrific free YouTube channels for entrepreneurs and small business owners and many online schools and sites offer free or low-cost online courses. ” Body Language for Entrepreneurs.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 10, 2010

It took more than a year to make this happen (I’ll cover how I did this in a different post) but January 2nd, 1995 I flew to France for 2 years and didn’t move back to the US for 11 years. Not everybody is geared up to be an entrepreneur – Tim Ferriss is obviously a very talented individual. It’s not for most.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 31, 2011

One of the most common questions that entrepreneurs who meet me for the first time like to ask is, “Do you miss being an entrepreneur? I thought I’d talk a bit about the differences I’ve experienced between being an entrepreneur & a VC – you know, from “both sides of the table.&#. On Being an Entrepreneur.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 18, 2011

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. Dot.com Bubble ( 1995-2000): “ Anything goes” as public markets clamor for ideas, vague promises of future growth, and IPOs happen absent regard for history or profitability. (If

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