Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 21, 2013

So we spent some time iterating--leanly, we thought--on the revenue model. This past spring we stumbled on a genius idea – in order to make our publisher products work, we were scanning millions of articles and categorizing them by politicians, issues and popularity, among other dimensions. Product team velocity is a great example.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

Now is the time to review your 2013 budget, strategies, and tactics as you consider whether you did as well as you might of and how you should adjust your approach for next year. We budget 2 years in advance and update your assumptions on revenue and expense periodically throughout the year and I recommend that you do the same.

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 31, 2013

ReadWriteReflect offers a look back at major technology trends, products and companies of the past year. Real companies making real products that real people, you know, spend real money on. That’s what ReadWrite predicted would be the hottest of hot startups in 2013 and, for the most part, we were right. Time will tell.

Startup 60

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Up and Running

JUNE 7, 2021

In 2013, India became the first country in the world to require corporate social responsibility. So obsessing over revenue rather than investing in a happy and productive work culture is actually a false economy. Because today’s customers tend to show greater loyalty to companies that do good in society. Begin with leadership.

Framework 191

Framework United States Employee Vesting 191

ConversionXL

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Managing shopper experience for medium-sized eCommerce businesses presents a lot of opportunities for conversion testing, and the ability to see real and immediate revenue results when tests are successful. This one small change led to an additional 110 orders, bringing in an additional $43,230 in revenue in a 2 week period.

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Revenue Caching Software Review eCommerce 124

Up and Running

DECEMBER 18, 2013

If you’re raising money for a product or project (like an expansion)…. You must offer a product in exchange for the donations you receive ( a popular choice is to offer the product you are raising money to produce ), and you can’t keep the money you raise unless you reach your fundraising goal on-time.

Kenya 119

Kenya Angel Investor Technical Review Software Review 119

www.clickz.com

JANUARY 7, 2013

7 Social Media Tactics Your 2013 Budget Needs to Succeed [Research]. To get your 2013 marketing plans on track to increase revenues, here are seven social media tactics based on solid research that you need now. Answer their questions, show them how to use your products, and provide customer reviews. Audience/Traffic.

Social Media 86

Social Media Media B2C New York 86

ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

But, as Sean Ellis notes, it isn’t about manipulating customers—it’s about helping them: “Sustainable growth is about understanding the value people get from your product and helping people realize this value. Growth hacking is about caring for and optimizing the user experience to build trust and keep customers using your product.

Retention 113

Retention Marketing Acquisition Channel 113

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

But the 2013 Snowden revelations damaged that tenuous relationship yet again. While these activities shape and build culture, they don’t win wars, and rarely deliver shippable or deployable products. companies felt a patriotic duty to help their country defeat a common enemy. The very definition of a contractor implies a contract.

Government 308

Government Artificial Inteligence Silicon Valley North Korea 308

YoungUpstarts

JULY 31, 2019

Founders need seed capital to get their operations up and running, and to begin generating revenue. For first time entrepreneurs or new entrants in a market, most initial problems start with failing to meet revenue projections — when product roll out is delayed, for example, or when it takes longer than expected to get revenue traction.

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Cofounder Burn Rate Technical Cofounder Seed Capital 127

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2014

I first met Andrew Stalbow , the founder & CEO of Seriously in August of 2013. On August 23rd, 2013 I had an email intro from my good friend and trusted source Jeff Berman who only sends me stuff when it is somebody he respects (ie a strong filter vs. those who send casual intros). He hit me from two very trusted sources.

Technical Review 373

Technical Review North America Los Angeles Cofounder 373

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

The main thrust of the post is that with YouTube taking a 45% of revenue and talent taking 70% of the remaining revenue, YouTube Networks didn’t have sustainable businesses unless they invested heavily in technology as a tool to increase margin and provide defensibility. That is the definition of Disruptive Technology.

Video 339

Video Technical Review Distribution Aggregator 339

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 9, 2013

Even though it has been a long haul, it’s nice to see some optimism surfacing in 2013. Earlier this year, a new study “ 2013 Business Outlook Survey: A New Reality Of Cautious Optimism ” was published by EKS&H. Add new revenue streams, and more aggressive marketing. Grab market share from competitors. fiscal cliff.

Small Business Administration 195

Small Business Administration SBA Forecast Small Business 195

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 18, 2015

In 2013, there were 909 million mobile gamers worldwide, nearly half of which resided in the Asia Pacific region, and 146 million of which came from North America. Newzoo, a video game research firm, reported that 2014 revenue for mobile gaming was $25 billion – up 43% over revenues from 2013.

Mobile 100

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 25, 2018

And his biggest project to date just might be Brabble, a Disruptive Technology Company that combines social media and eCommerce with valuable patented technology that drives revenue for customers. Brabble also can be used as a standalone technology to drive revenue for large ecommerce retailers via their patented technology called Star Tags.

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Developer Investment Bankers eCommerce Social Media 159

crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 18, 2013

The Science of Productivity: How To Get More Done In Less Time - [link]. The Science of Productivity: How To Get More Done In Less Time – [link]. A VC: MBA Mondays: Revenue Models – Subscriptions – [link]. 8 Major Mistakes Entrepreneurs Will Make In 2013 | Forbes – [link].

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

VC Adventure

AUGUST 31, 2017

Beyond that, they actually went back in time and looked at the earlier stage periods for these companies so we can track how some of the world’s best SaaS companies performed at revenue levels more akin to the typical Series B business. Companies in the study that scored 40% of greater had TTM revenue multiples of 6.4x

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IPO Vertical Balance Sheet Valuation 113

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2013

Venture capital dispensed quarterly to startups actually declined again in the first quarter of 2013 to $6.3 Too many founders today face the conundrum that they need capital to get started, and even Angels defer until after you have your product built, business model proven, and a real revenue stream.

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Angel Investor Entrepreneur Early Stage Silicon Valley 231

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2013

Production costs have fallen more than 90%. My estimate is that the top 5 YouTube networks will do > $200 million net revenue in 2013 (after Google’s share). You can’t change media consumption patterns easily. The future of the Internet is video. Distribution costs have, too.

Video 320

Video Los Angeles Technical Cofounder CTO Hire 320

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 24, 2013

While the Productivity and innovation Credit (PIC) enhancement received positive response, the Double Tax Deduction (DTD) for internationalization had met with lukewarm response. This is ironic.

Singapore 133

Singapore Cost Technical Review Retention 133

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 2, 2015

With the end of the 2015 fiscal year nearing, businesses may be reviewing their consolidated revenues and thinking of ways they can increase their profit margin as they enter the new fiscal year or second-half of the calendar year. Customers will pay more for products that work and are long-lasting. Reduce unnecessary costs.

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Software Review Database Technical Review Community 100

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Research shows that 97% of consumers search online for products or services, 70% compare prices, 88% are influenced by an online review, and 91% engage in repeat business because of a positive customer experience. As shown in the chart below, since 2013, there has been a 10% increase in the time spent on the mobile web.

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Customer Technical Review Mobile Web 100

The Next Web

JANUARY 12, 2013

To get a sense of which companies are (or will) be making the biggest splashes this coming year, especially in terms of technology, I asked a panel of successful young entrepreneurs the following question: If you could invest money in any tech startup in 2013, what would it be and why? I expect them to experience significant growth in 2013.

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San Francisco Startup PPC LLC 164

Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Tesla has always put a huge emphasis on product development and technological advancement. They dedicate themselves to constant innovation in not only the technology and products that they offer to the public, but as a corporate entity as well. Lastly, Microsoft Office remains the most popular corporate productivity software program.

Technical Review 124

Technical Review Entrepreneur Software Review SEO 124

crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2012

Deciding if a product feature is worth the effort – [link]. 6 Ways You Can Improve Churn Rate and Increase Revenue | KISSmetrics blog - [link]. 6 Ways You Can Improve Churn Rate and Increase Revenue | KISSmetrics blog - [link]. 7 tactics lean startups need to build great products | Gigaom – [link].

Social Media 107

Social Media Small Business Design Cofounder 107

Hunter Walker

MARCH 15, 2018

Reflecting on Jennifer’s assertion, I thought of our experience with theSkimm , one of the most dynamic audience companies out there today and a startup we were fortunate to first back in 2013. mth product delivering a seven-figure revenue stream… and growing.

Technical Review 71

Technical Review Cap Table Venture Capital Finance 71

crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 29, 2013

Product/Market Fit is a Continuum | Startup Management – [link]. Everyone is talking about mobile ad revenue, but few are talking about efficacy – [link]. 20 Awesome Fonts for 2013 | Vector Diary – [link]. Design Trends 2013 – Flat and Minimal | Abduzeedo – [link].

Social Media 92

Social Media Small Business Design Media 92

crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 22, 2013

The tech industry doubles down on design in 2013 | Gigaom – [link]. Social Networks by Revenue and Employees, Facebook Stands Above All | Web Strategy – [link]. How much various creative occupations make – figures form the 2013 Creative Employment Snapshot – [link]. Google Maps SDK | Co.Labs – [link].

Social Media 105

Social Media Small Business Design Media 105

Agile VC

APRIL 17, 2011

Kayak was started here in my backyard of Boston… co-founder & CTO Paul English and the product/engineering team is based here in Concord MA. Financial Snapshot: 2010 Revenue: $170 million. Revenue growth: 51% YoY (2010), 1% YoY (2009), 131% YoY (2008). Revenue growth: 51% YoY (2010), 1% YoY (2009), 131% YoY (2008).

Pre-Money Valuation 113

Pre-Money Valuation Liquidation Preference Dividend Common Stock 113

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 21, 2013

percent in January 2013, it fails to tell the whole story and its drop does not mean that economic good times are a’ rolling. Nor does it reflect the impacts of production efficiencies and population growth — both long-term drivers of employment gains. Or step back and analyze production locations. percent to 7.8

Technical Review 183

Technical Review Operations Acquisition Leadership 183

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

2013 has proved to be a wild year. 2013 was the year of wearable devices and physical products. So with the wild ride of 2013 I had thoughts about what made me thankful this year. He joined when we were a small team with no revenue and shitty offices. eCommerce was battered this year.

Valuation 288

Valuation eCommerce Revenue Social Network 288

crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2012

The product lens - [link]. Just 25 Developers Grabbed 50% Of App Revenues On U.S. Instagram Co-Founder Mike Krieger’s 8 Principles For Building Products People Want | TechCrunch - [link]. Native Ads In 2013: Scale, Headlines As Banners, Mobile, Samsung, And Yahoo | TechCrunch - [link]. Have we even noticed?

Social Media 104

Social Media Small Business Design Media 104

This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Once with Docracy, once with a super cool company launching in the first quarter of 2013.). When the means of production were expensive and demand was hard to come by, people joined organizations to spread overhead cost among everyone and to gain a constant, centrally collected source of demand. Ready to get to work?

Web 127

Web Curation Open Source Demand 127

crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2013

A Startup’s Minimum Revenue Per Employee - crowdspring.co/GNlKua. 140 Quirky and Serious Free Fonts of 2013 | 1stwebdesigner - crowdspring.co/1gqp3Ey. 140 Quirky and Serious Free Fonts of 2013 | 1stwebdesigner - crowdspring.co/1gqp3Ey. Product Showcase Websites: 30+ Beautiful and Attractive Examples - crowdspring.co/1gqoBGj.

Social Media 92

Social Media Small Business Design Media 92

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

JUNE 16, 2014

Doing her best to avoid any form of full time employment, Natalie partners with a talented artist to start a production company. Natalie''s business grows as they land six figure clients for the production company. In Natalie''s case, her attention turns to her blogging business. She also runs live workshops in cities around the world.

Founder 108

Founder RSS Social Media Software Review 108

Spencer Fry

MAY 2, 2014

It’s something that we began working on in July 2013, only to release it ten months later on April 30th, 2014. Anyone who works in product development will know that ten months is an eternity. The product offering is itself the same: offer perks and rewards to your employees. Ten-Month Product Cycles Suck.

Bootstrapping 57

Bootstrapping Revenue Forecast Product Development 57

Steve Blank

JANUARY 14, 2014

In late 2013 Cowboy Ventures did an analysis of U.S.-based Surprisingly one of the “learnings” said that, “… the “big pivot” after starting with a different initial product is an outlier. Nearly 90 percent of companies are working on their original product vision. A Pivot is not just changing the product.

Business Model 330

Business Model Lean Customer Development Channel 330