Steve Blank

OCTOBER 22, 2009

At this point in my career I didn’t understand that the goal of getting outside the building was not only finding markets with potential customers to sell to but also confirming the company’s vision, business model and product/market fit. Context here.) The company failed.

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Startup Lessons Learned

APRIL 18, 2010

Those general managers are entrepreneurs , too. Myth: Lean Startups are small bootstrapped startups. What differentiates them is their disciplined approach to determining when to spend money: after the fundamental elements of the business model have been empirically validated. Take a look and let me know what you think.

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Professor VC

JANUARY 27, 2011

There are so many unknowns at this stage and the only known is that the business model is going to change at least once, or in the current most overused term in the Silicon Valley, there will be a "pivot". If you want to skip to the end of the story, I ended up becoming an adviser and investing in the management company.

Technical Review 31

Technical Review Due Diligence Silicon Valley San Jose 31

Professor VC

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Ive written previously about Right Side Capital Management (RCSM) , the latest in my post earlier this year, " How Much Diligence is Due. " (Full disclosure: I am an investor and adviser in RCSM.) ► 2009. (7). Bootstrapping 101. Well, I think I know the guys that can do it! Would a Dart Board Provide better VC Returns?

Technical Review 38

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Tim Keane

MARCH 17, 2009

Bootstrap your venture » March 17, 2009. Marquette University today approved the creation of a Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship , which will be offered through the Graduate School of Management starting in fall 2009.  Bootstrapping. Managing Company Growth. Entrepreneurship for everyone.

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Professor VC

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

and an investor in Right Side Capital Management (RSCM). I am curious about the rise of kickstarter type intermediaries who can manage the investment process and potentially make a single investment in a start-up. ► 2009. (7). Bootstrapping 101. However, Im just not comfortable with where this legislation is going.

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Professor VC

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Didnt get the chance to ask him if managed to visit Berkeley while he was in town and see the 52-7 whupping that the Buffs took at the hands of Cal. ► 2009. (7). Bootstrapping 101. Day 2 was much more interesting. Jeffrey Mullen of Card 2.0 Would a Dart Board Provide better VC Returns? ► November. (1). ► May.

Technical Review 38

Technical Review San Jose Angel Investor Silicon Valley 38

Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

"         Eric Schmidt ,  University of Pennsylvania Commencement Address, 2009. Bootstrapping. Managing Company Growth. Greg Gianforte: Bootstrapping Your Business: Start And Grow a Successful Company With Almost No Money. Posted at 11:46 AM | Permalink. Picking Ventures: Part 1.

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Professor VC

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Thursday, November 19, 2009. November 19, 2009 8:17 PM. If you have a reputation for cutting corners, not treating employees or partners right, it will become very difficult to do business. November 20, 2009 8:26 AM. November 21, 2009 6:58 PM. December 29, 2009 9:11 AM. ▼ 2009. (7). ProfessorVC.

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Professor VC

JANUARY 27, 2008

We will also look at a variety of financing methods including venture capital, angel investing, licensing, franchising, roll-up, venture debt and my old favorite, bootstrapping. ► 2009. (7). Bootstrapping 101. Would a Dart Board Provide better VC Returns? ► November. (1). Can Entrepreneurship Be Taught?

San Jose 28

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Professor VC

NOVEMBER 13, 2008

This got me thinking about the business model that Mike Keiser has built at the resort and a lecture began to form in my head. Manage seasonal demand through pricing - Weather on the Oregon coast can range from gorgeous to downright nasty and can change from one of the other in a matter of minutes. ► 2009. (7).

Oregon 28

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Professor VC

OCTOBER 11, 2010

► 2009. (7). Bootstrapping 101. I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. Would a Dart Board Provide better VC Returns? ► November. (1). Can Entrepreneurship Be Taught? ► October. (1).

Social Network 28

Social Network Networking Software Review San Jose 28

Tim Keane

DECEMBER 30, 2009

Power of Angel Investing in Milwaukee » December 30, 2009. from a new social entrepreneurship Honors Symposium, “How To Change The World,” Fall, 2009 at Marquette University). from a new social entrepreneurship Honors Symposium, “How To Change The World,” Fall, 2009 at Marquette University). Bootstrapping.

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Milwaukee Angel Investor Committed Capital 60

Professor VC

DECEMBER 18, 2008

Many entrepreneurial programs feature a business plan competition, which is a great exercise. At SJSU, we also have a business plan competition in the spring, which ideally allows the students to build a viable business model around their NIF projects. ► 2009. (7). Bootstrapping 101. ► October.

San Jose 28

San Jose Silicon Valley Technical Review Angel Investor 28

Professor VC

APRIL 7, 2011

► 2009. (7). Bootstrapping 101. I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. Would a Dart Board Provide better VC Returns? ► November. (1). Can Entrepreneurship Be Taught? ► October. (1).

San Jose 36

San Jose Technical Review Angel Investor Valuation 36

Professor VC

APRIL 1, 2010

► 2009. (7). Bootstrapping 101. I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. Would a Dart Board Provide better VC Returns? ► November. (1). Can Entrepreneurship Be Taught? ► October. (1).

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Startup Lessons Learned

AUGUST 8, 2009

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Saturday, August 8, 2009 Introducing the Lean Startup Cohort subscription program Over the past few months, I have been engaged in another customer discovery exercise with passionate early adopters of the lean startup methodology. August 9, 2009 10:28 AM Chris said. I love the business model.

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Professor VC

MAY 29, 2008

► 2009. (7). Bootstrapping 101. I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. Would a Dart Board Provide better VC Returns? ► November. (1). Can Entrepreneurship Be Taught? ► October. (1).

Angel Investor 28

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blog.captainrecruiter.com

MARCH 8, 2012

Im trying to create a technology enabled recruiting service for an unproven business model. Even though the business is making money now, its still a big risk for anyone involved. If you read further back in the blog, you'll see that 2009 wasn't a very good year for me (and a lot of other people, too).

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Professor VC

JUNE 6, 2008

It seems appropriate to have this discussion as Kent Desormeaux grabs Big Browns reins and goes after the Triple Crown tomorrow at Belmont.There is an age old debate in the venture business on whether it is better to bet on the horse (business/market) or the jockey (management team/founders). ► 2009. (7).

San Jose 28

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Professor VC

JULY 31, 2008

This whole process got me thinking about the textbook business model. Labels: business models , Grateful Dead , textbook. ► 2009. (7). Bootstrapping 101. I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases.

San Jose 28

San Jose Software Review Angel Investor Silicon Valley 28

Tim Keane

AUGUST 20, 2009

» August 20, 2009.   If the entrepreneur can bootstrap. the business, it will always be worth more to the entrepreneur as well as future investors, if any.    (People I know are tired of hearing this, but we did bootstrap RTMS, Inc.   This is fundamental to their business model. 

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Milwaukee Bootstrapping Cram Down Deal Structure 60

Professor VC

JANUARY 17, 2008

While currently free to angel groups, their business model revolves around aggregating the angel investment data. November 22, 2009 2:03 AM. ► 2009. (7). Bootstrapping 101. Labels: angel groups , valuation. 1 comment: Anonymous said. Who knows where to download XRumer 5.0 Help, please. Post a Comment.

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Professor VC

APRIL 11, 2008

► 2009. (7). Bootstrapping 101. I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. Would a Dart Board Provide better VC Returns? ► November. (1). Can Entrepreneurship Be Taught? ► October. (1).

San Jose 28

San Jose Angel Investor Venture Capital Balance Sheet 28

Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Starting Startups » September 22, 2009. Bootstrapping. Managing Company Growth. Greg Gianforte: Bootstrapping Your Business: Start And Grow a Successful Company With Almost No Money. Greg Gianforte: Bootstrapping Your Business: Start And Grow a Successful Company With Almost No Money.

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Tim Keane

JUNE 8, 2009

» June 08, 2009. Posted at 09:23 AM in Bootstrapping | Permalink. Bootstrapping. Managing Company Growth. Greg Gianforte: Bootstrapping Your Business: Start And Grow a Successful Company With Almost No Money. John Mullins: Getting to Plan B: Breaking Through to a Better Business Model.

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Bootstrapping Angel Investor Startup 60

Professor VC

SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

July 12, 2009 11:34 AM. ► 2009. (7). Bootstrapping 101. I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. Awesome article, Steve!! Post a Comment. Newer Post. Older Post. Twitter Updates. Blog Archive.

San Jose 28

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Tim Keane

JANUARY 14, 2009

Now Is The Time for Entrepreneurs » January 14, 2009. " In some ways this is analogous to bootstrapping, where the first principle really is "go ask the potential customer if they like what you want to do."  Bootstrapping. Managing Company Growth. Two Rules: No Ask, No Get. If Not Now, When?

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market-by-numbers.com

DECEMBER 7, 2009

The driving force helps shape technology choices, importance of design, market segment, and business model as well as company culture, growth plan and exit strategy. one component of the business is the driving force of the strategy — the company’s so-called DNA.

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Professor VC

FEBRUARY 26, 2008

► 2009. (7). Bootstrapping 101. I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. Would a Dart Board Provide better VC Returns? ► November. (1). Can Entrepreneurship Be Taught? ► October. (1).

Technical Review 28

Technical Review San Jose Angel Investor Silicon Valley 28

Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

» September 17, 2009. Bootstrapping. Managing Company Growth. Greg Gianforte: Bootstrapping Your Business: Start And Grow a Successful Company With Almost No Money. Greg Gianforte: Bootstrapping Your Business: Start And Grow a Successful Company With Almost No Money. Lower values, higher risks?

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Valuation Angel Investor Startup 60

Professor VC

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

► 2009. (7). Bootstrapping 101. I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. Would a Dart Board Provide better VC Returns? ► November. (1). Can Entrepreneurship Be Taught? ► October. (1).

San Jose 31

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Professor VC

JUNE 20, 2011

I took a look back at our original financial model we presented to VCs in 2004. The business model (OEM through broadband and home security companies for mass distribution) if not specific product functionality has remained largely the same. ► 2009. (7). Bootstrapping 101. ► November. (1).

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techcrunch.com

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

Especially since even Youtube is still struggling to try find a viable business model. The only option at the moment for smaller ideas is to go seed / angel funding, or try to bootstrap it. VC’s that do make multiple investments in certain businesses typically do this from multiple funds they manage.

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techcrunch.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Tweet View Comments Guest Author Sep 20, 2009 This guest post was written by Meebo CEO Seth Sternberg. It is the first in a series of posts he’s writing about the decisions a young entrepreneur needs to make when she/he is first starting a business. How To Get There. Its all about your own individual situation. have a great day!

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Professor VC

AUGUST 26, 2011

Is the model consistent with the business plan? Does the business model make sense? Do you understand the business and market? The process of building the model forces you to answer the difficult questions related to the business model and give a complete picture of the opportunity.

Silicon Valley 35

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Professor VC

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Tuesday, October 20, 2009. We made 12 investments last year (5 new and 7 follow-on) and are on the same pace in 2009. October 22, 2009 1:03 PM. ▼ 2009. (7). Bootstrapping 101. ProfessorVC. The last blogger in Silicon Valley. Watch Out for the Red W(h)ine. Labels: angel groups , Angel Investors , fundraising.

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