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Lessons Learned: The lean startup

Startup Lessons Learned

The application of agile development methodologies which dramatically reduce waste and unlock creativity in product development. See Customer Development Engineering for my first stab at articulating the theory involved) Ferocious customer-centric rapid iteration, as exemplified by the Customer Development process.

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Lessons Learned: The three drivers of growth for your business.

Startup Lessons Learned

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Monday, September 22, 2008 The three drivers of growth for your business model. The AARRR model (hence pirates, get it?) He also has a discussion of how your choice of business model determines which of these metric areas you want to focus on. Choose one.

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Four myths about the Lean Startup

Startup Lessons Learned

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Sunday, April 18, 2010 Four myths about the Lean Startup Myth: Lean means cheap. Lean Startups waste less money, because they use a disciplined approach to testing new products and ideas. Lean startups try to spend as little money as possible. Myth: The Lean Startup methodology is only for Web 2.0/internet/consumer

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The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Software Company

Up and Running

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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When You Should Hire a Dev Shop (other than “never”)

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But for every entrepreneur who has seriously considered the pluses and minuses of working with a dev shop in the context of the specificities of their business model, there are five who are hiring a dev shop because (a) they are lazy, (b) they don’t know any better, or (c) all of the above. Sometimes, it just makes sense.

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Why Free Plans Don't Work

Software By Rob

When he’s not developing software, he’s furiously working towards becoming a better Micropreneur. August 18th, 2010 | Micropreneurship , Startups Building your startup? Rob, frankly I’m surprised you’re endorsing this business model. #5 at 1:59 pm i do believe it depends on your business model.

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90 Things I've Learned From Founding 4 Technology Companies

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On October 27, 2010 I wrote a blog post about the “ 57 Things I Learned Founding 3 Tech Companies.”. I firmly believe that in this age where the product development life-cycle is so short and user feedback comes so quickly, you will know within a year whether you are focusing on a worthwhile one thing. Think 5 steps ahead.