Steve Blank

AUGUST 31, 2009

The Focus on Execution Versus Learning and Discovery The product development model assumes that customers needs are known, the product features are known, and your business model is known. Given this certainty, it’s logical that a startup will hire a sales and marketing team to simply execute your business plan.

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SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

This continues my series of posts: Top 30 Startup Posts for July 2010 Top 30 Startup Posts in June 2010 Top 29 Startup Posts May 2010 Startup CTO Top 30 Posts for April 16 Great Startup Posts from March Here they are: How to Minimize Politics in Your Company - Ben's Blog , August 24, 2010 “Who the f@#k you think you f$&kin’ with.

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SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

aka: An Open Letter to the Next Big Social Network) - 500 Hats , November 1, 2010 I've held off writing this post for a long time, because I couldn't quite get my head around all the issues. When It’s Darkest Men See the Stars - Steve Blank , November 24, 2010 When It’s Darkest Men See the Stars. but: Something is Still Missing.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 7, 2009

Our business model changed as we realized that to become a large company, we needed to automate more than just a few marketers. As we were out looking for our Series B round, our company had gotten the attention of “name of big VC firm here” who wanted a play in enterprise software. Are These Your Slides?

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blog.captainrecruiter.com

MARCH 8, 2012

Sunday, August 15, 2010. Two years ago I got the bug to do an online recruiting startup and I began the hunt to find a technical co-founder - a software engineer who works for no cash - to help me build my dream website. Most software engineers arent business people. Because software engineers dont work for free.

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rob.by

MARCH 8, 2012

Tuesday, August 17, 2010. He argued that software engineers don’t finish what they start, and that you’re better off paying a technical person than partnering with one. The only way a software engineer can tell a business idea is a viable is to see the money coming in. Finding Technical Cofounders Is Hard.

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View from Seed

APRIL 21, 2015

million raised, per CrunchBase): It was January of second semester of my second year, and Michelle [Zatlyn, Matt’s co-founder] and I were brainstorming different ideas to enter into the business plan competition. NextView Ventures: Did you start to seriously work on the idea during business school or after? Tom Eisenmann.

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Cracking the Code

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

On July 17, Ultimate Software, a $10B HR software gorilla, announced the acquisition of Peopledoc for $300m - the largest software exit in France since the acquisition of Neolane by Adobe in 2013. Jon and Pierre working on the first business plan in 2007 A few brainstorming sessions later, and a new strategy was born.

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Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

Since the term “cloud computing” was coined in 1996—at least as we have come to understand its meaning—the software as a service industry has exploded. Step 1: Start with a lean plan. Instead of sitting down to write a 40-page business plan, start with a one-page pitch. How to Write a Business Plan in Under an Hour.

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Steve Blank

JULY 27, 2009

OK, done.) “Steve, I would really appreciate it if you could review my business plan and forward it to Mike Maples at Maples Investments. Reply Hans , on June 15, 2010 at 7:43 pm Said: I recently asked for a job interview (I knew the job was up for grabs before it was officially on the market), but I did not fit.

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Startup Lessons Learned

NOVEMBER 8, 2008

For software, we have many - you can enjoy a nice long list on Wikipedia. Most likely, your business plan is loaded with opinions and guesses, sprinkled with a dash of vision and hope. January 6, 2010 12:49 AM Anonymoussaid. Tell your Startup Visa story Speaking 2010: Webstock, GDC, Web 2.0, Bring your questions.

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Tim Keane

DECEMBER 14, 2009

  He is a partner in a pretty much exclusively software seed stage fund, Y Combinator that you can read more about.     We worked all day building market strategies for customers while we tried to embody our expertise on software that would expand the company's reach.  October 2010.   Yup. 

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www.inc.com

JULY 9, 2010

500|5000 The 2010 Inc. 500|5000 List The 2010 Top Lists Inc. 500|5000 The 2010 Inc. 500|5000 List The 2010 Top Lists Inc. 500|5000 The 2010 Inc. 500|5000 List The 2010 Top Lists Inc. 500|5000 Copyright © 2010 Mansueto Ventures LLC. Create an Inc.com account: Home Magazine Blogs Ask Inc.

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www.cscyphers.com

MARCH 8, 2012

It used to be that a techie needed a business person to get a business plan together and then use that to raise money. Not only are there rafts and rafts of books to help someone cobble together a rudimentary business plan, any quality VC values execution over ideas. OpenWorld 2010. December 2010 (3).

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Up and Running

JULY 11, 2014

The UK has a similar scheme called Barclays Cycle Hire (affectionally dubbed Boris Bikes after London Mayor, Boris Johnson) which was started in 2010 with the aim of making journeys from point A to B shorter. For anyone looking to write a business plan this really is the most user-friendly software you’ll find.

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www.mint.com

MARCH 9, 2010

Your Money Questions Answered Mint.com on 07/07/2010 0 comments How Much Should I Tip? Put people to work and go for it… Just think about how you would want to be approached before you drop a poorly worded business plan bomb on a group of Venture Capitalists, hedge fund group, trust and any friendly Angel Investor.

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 28, 2010

Beautiful Book Cover Designs for 2010 – [link]. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. Goals, Strategies and Tactics (why startups & small business should pay attention to all 3) – [link]. Business Plan vs Business Model – [link].

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rapidrollout.wordpress.com

JANUARY 15, 2011

Why Use a Consulting CTO A consulting CTO can help you complete a business plan by estimating costs and timelines for the company’s technology development and deployment. A consulting CTO is an expert on the current state of the technology and can suggest the most appropriate development platform for your business.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Business plans for entrepreneurs: the three ‘Rs’ – Part I – [link]. “ nobody wins if you go out of business&# – On Pricing – [link]. Business plans for entrepreneurs: the three ‘Rs’ – Part I – [link]. State of App Industry 2010 (Report) – [link]. Yes, bacon-flavored soda.

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Cracking the Code

JANUARY 22, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Building Your SaaS Sales Compensation Plan. 10K/MMR is very very large for most SaaS players and Netli is unique in that it is at a very low level of the software stack. Small and medium businesses. (2).

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www.reincubate.com

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Contribute to development of primary business plan, with input on focus, costing and approach (platform, build vs. buy, resourcing, hosting strategy, time & cost). Design and maintain a roadmap of projects to meet demanding business objectives, taking advantage of trends and new technology where appropriate. XML sitemap.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

It felt like software that grownups were supposed to use, and we didnt qualify. It cost us a few hundred thousand dollars to get our app up and running, but none of that was dollars spent on software licenses or professional services. Tell your Startup Visa story Speaking 2010: Webstock, GDC, Web 2.0, It wouldnt boot.

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Steve Blank

AUGUST 27, 2009

Concept and Seed Stage In the Concept and Seed Stage, founders capture their passion and vision for the new company and turn them into a set of key ideas, which quickly becomes a business plan, sometimes on the back of the proverbial napkin. The first thing captured and wrestled to paper is the company’s vision.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 2, 2011

Whatever kind of business you’re running — whether it’s a retailer, software development firm, restaurant, accounting firm, or manufacturer — it’s imperative to listen to what your customers are really saying when they tell you what they want from your business. I apologize. You’re right.’ That’s all it took.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 18, 2011

Lean Startups/Back to Basics (2000-2010): No IPO’s, limited VC cash, lack of confidence and funding fuels “lean startup” era with limited M&A and even less IPO activity. Software companies had to buy specialized computers and license expensive software. 2001 – 2010: Back to Basics: The Lean Startup.

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Startup Lessons Learned

JANUARY 2, 2009

My son is planning a software product that will take the mystery out of wikis and make the technology easier for consumers to use. My startup business (web development) is being shunned by virtually every other potential investor I approached thus far. Tell your Startup Visa story Speaking 2010: Webstock, GDC, Web 2.0,

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Tim Keane

OCTOBER 19, 2006

We tried to buy some software recently that the vendor wanted to price on the basis of third party uses, a category of activity uncontrolled by us. In addition to an unlimited liability, the vendor wanted to charge the third party visitors a fee, which isnt standard in this business. October 2010. September 2010.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 25, 2018

Co-working spaces have grown an impressive 89 percent in the last 12 months, and 300 percent since 2010. 80 percent of entrepreneurs funded their business out of pocket. For an idea of where to start, take a look into any of the following: Business management. Business analytics. IT/Software Engineering/UX or UI Design.

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Cracking the Code

JANUARY 28, 2008

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. This represents an outstanding 2,298% growth vs. 2006 (this type of growth seems big but you get used to it when reading business plans is you day job). Intego is the leading Security Software Suite for Mac.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 8, 2009

Customer Development by Vertical - Click to Enlarge (As a reminder, the Customer Development process says your business plan is just a series of untested hypothesis (unless you’re a domain expert.) How does product development differ in communications hardware versus enterprise software, etc.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 5, 2011

Just as we launched a 2010 site they go all 2011 on us! Yet we wanted to be clear that we invest heavily in digital media, mobile & software companies. But we didn’t want to have a “submit your business plan” form. We liked this idea so much we decided to steal it from True Ventures. I still loved it. Thanks, guys.

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chrischandler.name

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Starting a business is no small feat and you will certainly need all the help you can get to bring your idea to life. You will require money if you plan on developing software. Be prepared with your business plan, term sheet, and probably a beer. October 31, 2010 4:14 "Pricila" had a busy night.

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Up and Running

APRIL 6, 2012

In 2011, Palo Alto Software provided online business planning software to all the finalists, and this year we’re pleased to increase our sponsorship of the nonprofit. No equity taken. No restrictions applied.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 3, 2009

For example, in the semiconductor business engineers spend enormous time, money and effort on simulation , the process of actually building the chip in software and running tests to see how well it will perform – well before they ever get to first silicon. This approach works for software.

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www.xconomy.com

JUNE 9, 2012

In fact, by using analytics software that relies on a different way of measuring risk, the San Diego firm is becoming known in some circles as “the Moneyball of venture capital,” according to David Coats, a co-founder and managing partner. The firm, Correlation Ventures, is using predictive analytics technology to tilt the odds in its favor.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

For software developers 37signals has a great job board as does TechCocktail and if you’re looking for design talent Krop , Smashing Magazine , and elegant.ly Related posts: Ten small business tax planning tips for 2010! 5 great viral marketing campaigns (and what small businesses can learn from them!).

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Many entrepreneurship courses focus on teaching students “how to write a business plan.” are what make it a business, 2) business plans are fine for large companies where there is an existing market, existing product and existing customers. This class is not about how to write a business plan.

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