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Hacking for Defense @ Stanford 2020 Lesson Learned Presentations

Steve Blank

And the trick is we use the same Lean LaunchPad / I-Corps curriculum — and kept the same class structure – experiential, hands-on, driven this time by a mission -model not a business model. Hacking for Defense has its origins in the Lean LaunchPad class I first taught at Stanford in 2011. Goals for the Hacking for Defense Class.

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The Top 10 Duct Tape Marketing Podcast Episodes for 2020

Duct Tape Marketing

The Top 10 Duct Tape Marketing Podcast Episodes for 2020 written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. 2020 was an unpredictably eye-opening year that brought forth swift change, lots of uncertainty, and a shift in perspective for many. I wanted to take a look back at the most popular episodes we aired in 2020.

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The Expert Guide to Creating a Marketing Growth Strategy

ConversionXL

In 2020, there were 8,000 martech solutions. This philosophy comes from The Lean Startup methodology , which relies on testing hypotheses to better understand your customers’ pain points and goals. In 2020, Clubhouse established a market for an audio-only social platform. Failing fast is different from failing often.

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5 Trends That Impact Consultants and Coaches in 2021

Duct Tape Marketing

However, I need to add the 2020 disclaimer – I have no idea what 2021 will bring, and anyone who claims they do is delusional, lying, or just guessing. Marketing departments of the future will get very lean and depend upon quick-strike teams that can be assembled for specific initiatives and campaigns.

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Retail Reimagined: 9 Trends for the Future of Physical Retail

ConversionXL

2020 transformed the world of commerce. "Années Folles" — Web Smith (@web) December 27, 2020. "Années Folles" — Web Smith (@web) December 27, 2020. Whether it’s Zoom happy hours, TikTok dance competitions, or Kickstarter campaigns to save local institutions, we’re all craving real, human connection.

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24 Entrepreneurs Reveal The Pivot They’re Making in Their Business in 2021

Hearpreneur

This is a more cost-efficient option for me given that I am able to do my business campaigns in various social media platforms for free. 9- Focusing on lean operations. In 2020, my organization pivoted from orchestrating in-person events with hundreds of people to hosting virtual workshops. Photo Credit: Alexandra Zamolo.

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How to Get Sponsorship for Your Business, Book or Podcast

ConversionXL

A well-thought-out strategy lays the foundations for your sponsorship efforts in the same way a marketing strategy guides your marketing campaigns. Lean on your professional networks too. RailsConf does this with stats from its 2020 virtual event to give prospects an insight into the size of the audience they can reach.

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