Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Chasing funding versus chasing customers and a repeatable and scalable business model, is one reason startups fail. Is there a profitable business model? The Traditional VC Pitch Entrepreneurs who pursue the traditional product development model don’t have customer data to answer these questions. Can it scale?”

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Customer Development Developer Customer Silicon Valley 262

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". ► 2010. (7). Bootstrapping 101. The written style is very prompt and the highly practical manners.

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Technical Review Due Diligence Silicon Valley San Jose 31

Tim Keane

MAY 16, 2010

Last Time I Checked, Greed Was Not A Virtue » May 16, 2010.   Beware the potential business partner, whether entrepreneur or investor, who says something like "This isn't really important, but our (lawyers, mothers-in-law, or other interested parties) insisted on it. ) October 2010. September 2010.

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Term Sheet Valuation Wisconsin Angel Investor 60

Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

  In broad terms, when I look at an opportunity, I'm asking myself if I or my partners understand the industry, and if our rolodex can help the company fill in the missing pieces - in growth, relationships with other companies, people and so forth.  October 2010. September 2010. Bootstrapping. March 2011.

Pennsylvania 68

Pennsylvania Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping 68

Tim Keane

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

» February 03, 2010. OVP Venture Partners) My own take on this is that a business plan with a bottom up forecast demonstrates an understanding of the potential market that investors love.  October 2010. September 2010. Bootstrapping. Do we really need this help? Bottom Up Market Sizing.

Marketing 116

Marketing Wisconsin Startup Angel Investor 116

Professor VC

APRIL 7, 2011

My partner in Menlo Incubator , Gary Kremen , and I had a recent debate on which one of us hates convertible debt more. ► 2010. (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 36

San Jose Technical Review Angel Investor Valuation 36

Tim Keane

OCTOBER 4, 2010

Leaving a Trail » October 04, 2010.  Which salespeople/partners/territories are the best?  Which salespeople/partners/territories are the best? October 2010. September 2010. Bootstrapping. Greg Gianforte: Bootstrapping Your Business: Start And Grow a Successful Company With Almost No Money.

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Marketing Angel Investor Startup 60

Professor VC

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

If you have a reputation for cutting corners, not treating employees or partners right, it will become very difficult to do business. May 14, 2010 10:56 PM. June 3, 2010 9:50 AM. November 11, 2010 9:52 AM. November 11, 2010 1:56 PM. ► 2010. (7). Bootstrapping 101. Steve Bennet.

San Jose 43

San Jose Silicon Valley Las Vegas Venture Capital 43

venturebeat.com

MARCH 8, 2011

Embrace slow growth – We all have dreams of stratospheric growth, but it’s not a “plan,&# especially not for a business you’re running in your spare time. In fact, any bootstrapped company should be aiming for slow, consistent growth rather than explosive growth. This story originally appeared on his blog.)

Software Review 41

Software Review Startup Technical Review Mobile 41

Tim Keane

MARCH 24, 2008

Now, Im a believer in having partners to round out offerings and make sure that all of the customers critical needs are met in the product. But I am appalled at the number of times one or another partner tries/insists on managing not only the customer relationship but all of the product specifications for the other partners involved.

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping Startup 60

Tim Keane

JULY 20, 2007

Is Business Model Analysis Important To You? I was in Italy a couple of weeks ago at the request of the US State Department to discuss angel investing with IBAN, the Italian Business Angels Network. We are very careful about our investment partners for this reason. October 2010. September 2010. March 2011.

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Italy Angel Investor Wisconsin Harvest 60

Tim Keane

JULY 16, 2008

Use your business model to build an early warning system. A business model reveals how the business plans to make money. It incorporates all of the assumptions you are making about your business. If the business model is proven and the input of cash at this level will create real growth, fine.

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Startup Angel Investor Business Model 60

Professor VC

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Once the point is reached where you want to move ahead, we put the sales hat on and convince our partners about the incredible opportunity that we are lucky enough to be able to invest on the ground floor. This was the beginning of the dot com bust and getting a consumer deal through the partners at my venture firm was next to impossible.

San Jose 31

San Jose Technical Review Venture Capital Angel Investor 31

Tim Keane

OCTOBER 11, 2006

  Telling a potential business partner you are close to signing with his competitor -- when you aren't 5.    Being busy and prioritizing work based on customer criteria -- and raising prices 2.    Being busy and prioritizing work based on customer criteria -- and raising prices 2. 

Term Sheet 60

Term Sheet Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping 60

Professor VC

JANUARY 17, 2008

A partner from the law firm (sponsor, covers the drinks and food) tosses out some softball questions to the panelists, the audience chimes in with Q&A and finally, culminates with the meet and greet where the panelists are flooded with business cards and pitches on the next great thing, which is often very similar to the last great thing.

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Pre-Money Valuation Angel Investor Angel Groups Valuation 28

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

You need to get your personal debt under control and the reason why is because you’re probably going to need to use that credit capacity in the early years of your business. Most people who bootstrap their business do it on their personal credit card and if yours are maxed out from the day you start your business you’re going nowhere fast.

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Social Media Small Business Software Review Technical Review 60

Tim Keane

MAY 1, 2006

Doesnt make them poor businesses or bad ideas. " I parted with a partner once over that issue. He wanted to be a critical worker in every project and I wanted an entrepreneurial business that grew disproportionate to my personal labors. Doesnt make them poor businesses or bad ideas. October 2010. March 2011.

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping Startup 60

Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

The one-page pitch format is also more suitable for SaaS businesses that are constantly testing new ideas. Your pitch is going to cover your strategy (what you’re going to do), your tactics (how you’re going to do it), your business model (how you will make money), and your schedule (who is doing what and when).

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Software Review Software Delaware Forecast 74

Tim Keane

MAY 18, 2006

These are the items I hope will be covered because they present me with a comfort level that will lead to a partner-based relationship with you, the entrepreneur. Understand the principle of risk reduction and its role in your business. Understand the principle of risk reduction and its role in your business. October 2010.

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Angel Investor Startup Bootstrapping 60

Tim Keane

JUNE 13, 2006

This takes a lot of risk out of the business process. In our first startup, my partners and I built a customer acquisition model and tested it. By the time we were done, we proved the model and gained enough new business that we didn’t need venture capital for almost a decade. October 2010. September 2010.

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Wisconsin Entrepreneur Startup Angel Investor 60

Tim Keane

APRIL 24, 2006

Last night, Bob Zieserl, Venture Capitalist, and general partner at Stratus Ventures, was the keynote speaker at the Marquette University Business Plan Competition. Last night, Bob Zieserl, Venture Capitalist, and general partner at Stratus Ventures, was the keynote speaker at the Marquette University Business Plan Competition.

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping Venture Capital 60

Professor VC

JANUARY 20, 2009

million from Lighthouse Capital Partners , which ultimately became critical to our balance sheet and they turned out to be a great partner as we worked through the equity financing process. Some were also dealing with issues of limited partners struggles with capital calls and asset allocations. ► 2010. (7).

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Venture Capital Silicon Valley San Jose Bootstrapping 28

Professor VC

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

always focus on the business model and assumptions, but there are too many unknowns to put much faith in the future cash flow projections. I was a limited partner in Angel Investors, LP, Ron Conways fund in the late 1990s. May 14, 2010 10:31 PM. ► 2010. (7). Bootstrapping 101. 1 comment: LK said.

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San Jose Angel Investor Venture Capital Mezzanine 33

Professor VC

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

Friday, February 26, 2010. My first reaction is incredulity that limited partners would buy into this idea. ▼ 2010. (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. ProfessorVC.

San Jose 28

San Jose Silicon Valley Venture Capital Angel Investor 28

Professor VC

SEPTEMBER 26, 2008

I spent most of the time with the reporter talking about Sand Hill Angels and how we add value to the start-ups and entrepreneurs that we partner with, which is why I just have a small mention in the article. How passionate are the entrepreneurs about their business? Does the business model pass the smell test?

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Angel Groups San Jose Early Stage Angel Investor 28

Professor VC

JANUARY 17, 2008

I put up my Bodega Partners web site in 1995 and it served its purpose for a number of years, but I just didnt spend the energy to keep it current and finally just took it down last month. ► 2010. (7). Bootstrapping 101. Ive thought about it for the past 5 or 6 years and finally decided to do it this afternoon.

Silicon Valley 31

Silicon Valley San Jose Angel Investor Venture Capital 31

techcrunch.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

In Meebo’s case, for example, I was lucky enough to partner up with Elaine and Sandy. No looking for partnerships (who’s going to partner with you anyway?). Trust me, once you’ve launched and achieved traction, you’ll have your pick of mentors, VCs, partners and all the legal expenses you need. Partner up? No legal muck.

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Technical Review Cofounder Technical Cofounder Software Review 84

online.wsj.com

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

His findings are based on data from more than 2,000 companies that received venture funding, generally at least $1 million, from 2004 through 2010. The results were similar when he examined data for companies funded from 2000 to 2010, he says. At its peak, in 2010, Goodmail had roughly 40 employees. the previous year.

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Venture Capital Software Review Rhode Island North Dakota 107

VC Cafe

JULY 5, 2010

Long story short, I ended up spending a year and a half in China from 2008 to 2010 and now I’m hard at work with BizMe2. Yair Margolin: I learned the peer to peer business well, and through my roles I got to attend many conferences. what’s BizMe2′s business model?). Yair Margolin: We are 7-8 people.

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Life Beyond Code

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Through the spring of 2010, we released four volumes of EJ books and continued to experiment with the roundtables, which became increasingly popular. Meanwhile, in January 2010 my New Year’s resolution was published. By April 2010, the One Million by One Million (1M/1M) global initiative had been formally named.

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Programming Silicon Valley Bootstrapping Technical Review 116

sivers.org

JUNE 25, 2010

Derek Sivers about me blog books email list contact How to hire a programmer to make your ideas happen 2010-06-19 Do you have an idea for a website, online business, or application, but need a programmer to turn that idea into reality? © 2010 Derek Sivers comments Pam Mark Hall (2010-06-19) # Derek, Yes,Yes,Yes!

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CTO Hire Hiring Software Review Technical Review 84

Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Both of us founders and our partners at Polyient Labs have strong backgrounds in blockchain and crypto. Luckily, that’s where my partner [ Crystal Houston ] shines. I played competitive poker for many years, and even had a sponsor for the 2010 World Series of Poker, so I’ve developed a good sense of how to read people.

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techcrunch.com

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

Tweet View Comments Sarah Lacy Feb 19, 2010 Pepperdine has a new study out that attempts to shed some light on the clubby, shadowy world of private finance. Researchers polled experts in lending, mezzanine capital, private equity, venture capital and private businesses themselves. Think Again. dasein Yeah, I agree.

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www.quora.com

JANUARY 16, 2011

14 Comments • Nov 15, 2010 +1 for use of Platonic. D Craig Montuori • Nov 15, 2010 My original comment (asked as an answer): Well written, good points. Anon User • Nov 15, 2010 Ryan another thing you can do if you like is to vote up this answer, which will also show your endorsement of it.

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www.vccafe.com

MARCH 11, 2013

Design/Front End: Twitter Bootstrap : Include this in your website, and you are half finished. Mark Suster GRP Partners Advice. Philippe Botteri, Bessemer Venture Partners. In other words they are entrepreneurs that help others like them succeed in their new business. business planning. accel partners.

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