Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Tech IPO prices exploded and subsequent trading prices rose to dizzying heights as the stock prices became disconnected from the traditional metrics of revenue and profits. Startups wrote business plans, generated expansive 5-year forecasts and executed (hired, spent and built) to the plan. Then one day it was over. IPOs dried up.

Lean 335

Lean Burn Rate Startup IPO 335

Up and Running

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Many startups focus on growth (instead of profits) and often need to track KPIs that may be different from those used by established businesses: Burn rate : indicates the company’s negative cash flow or how quickly it’s spending money. Activation rate: measures how many visitors are engaging with your website or app. Sales KPIs.

Founder 71

Founder Retention Metrics Technical Review 71

Up and Running

AUGUST 21, 2014

What a lot of companies or startups don’t realize is when you put up forecast together, it’s difficult if you’re a startup. You should never have a landing page from any sort of paid advertising that doesn’t have great calls-to-action. ” We’re not advertising on tennis websites.

Metrics 84

Metrics Startup Churn Rate Forecast 84

Up and Running

MAY 22, 2018

You’ll have to actually demonstrate that you’re generating revenue and increasing your client base. Demonstrating to investors that you have a handle on key business metrics as they relate to your business model and forecast is essential. This includes the commissions, advertising costs, trial periods, and so on.

Exit Strategy 90

Exit Strategy Angel Investor Search Elevator Pitch 90