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Lessons Learned: The lean startup

Startup Lessons Learned

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Monday, September 8, 2008 The lean startup Ive been thinking for some time about a term that could encapsulate trends that are changing the startup landscape. After some trial and error, Ive settled on the Lean Startup. I like the term because of two connotations: Lean in the sense of low-burn.

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How do I find a developer to help me with my idea?

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In addition, I would seek out angel investors and VCs in Philly. In fact, that’s exactly how I ended up at Cheezburger—a friend of a friend introduced me to one of the angels who had invested, who then introduced me to the founder (who needed a CTO). Please wait a few minutes and refresh this page.

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VC Evolution: Physician, Scale Thyself.

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Micro-VC: The Artist Formerly Known as “Super Angel” The “Micro-VC” funds (also known by the misnomer “Super Angel funds”), started as far back as the mid-90s with Ron Conway and earlier incarnations of his SV Angel fund.

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Raising Money Using Customer Development

Steve Blank

Your presentation doesn’t have a single word about Lean Startups or Customer Development. Reply Richard Jordan , on November 5, 2009 at 3:36 pm Said: Steve, best article yet. Unfortunately in early stage startups the drive for financing hijacks the corporate DNA and becomes the raison d’etre of the company.

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Top 30 Startup Posts in June 2010

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How-to learn about angel/vc term sheets - Gabriel Weinberg , June 28, 2010 I think every startup entrepreneur (and angel investor) should have a good understanding of financing term sheets. It sounds like Angel Boot Camp rocked. You can follow us all on twitter via the new hacker-angels list. Delegate and automate.

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Top 57 Online Startups Meets Technology Meets Product Posts for November 2010

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How to Get Funding From Friends, Family, and Fools - Startup Professionals Musings , November 28, 2010 Most entrepreneurs have learned that it’s almost always quicker and easier to get cash from someone you know, rather than angel investors or professional investors (VCs). 17, 2009 and before Jan. Absolutely.

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Women 2.0 » FounderDating: How I Found My Co-Founder

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Angel Investors. Women’s Capital Connection: Changing The Face Of Angel Investing (Women Angel Investors). Pitch 2009 is a unique startup competition open to early-stage ventures globally. Deadline to apply: April 10th, 2009. "A Related articles from Women 2.0 Acquisition. Community Service.