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The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Software Company

Up and Running

Step 1: Start with a lean plan. Instead of sitting down to write a 40-page business plan, start with a one-page pitch. It’s the fastest way to get your idea onto paper, and it’s the very first step in the lean planning process, which is much easier and more iterative than traditional business planning methods.

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Entrepreneurs Experience – Do It and Learn It

Steve Blank

The class was designed to teach educators (and the adjunct entrepreneurs that support them) the Lean LaunchPad approach (Business Model Design, Customer Development and Agile Engineering) for teaching entrepreneurship. Starting a business is a hands-on endeavor, and I am thrilled when my students take action and execute.

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Entrepreneurs Experience – Do It and Learn It

Steve Blank

The class was designed to teach educators (and the adjunct entrepreneurs that support them) the Lean LaunchPad approach (Business Model Design, Customer Development and Agile Engineering) for teaching entrepreneurship. Starting a business is a hands-on endeavor, and I am thrilled when my students take action and execute.

Delaware 189