Steve Blank

APRIL 3, 2018

Others join startups to strike out on their own. Most great technology startups – Oracle, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Tesla – were built by a team led by an entrepreneur. It’s what allows you to create a missionary zeal to recruit others, get customers to buy into a vision and gets VC’s to finance a set of slides.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 25, 2023

This focus on relationship-building sets successful fund managers apart, allowing them to thrive in the dynamic and competitive world of finance. They remain agile, adapting to market changes and emerging trends while maintaining a long-term strategic viewpoint.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Whether reviewing applications, checking approval statuses, or accessing critical data, a mobile-friendly platform empowers lenders to perform tasks on the go, increasing responsiveness and agility in decision-making. The post Streamlining the Loan Process: Key Features of a Loan Origination Platform appeared first on The Startup Magazine.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 23, 2018

Some startups are sceptical using cloud based solutions for their operations in the financial sector because they are concerned about security. But other financial startups who are thriving in the financial industry have proven that security isn’t a problem as long as a business signs up with a reputable cloud computing service provider.

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 2, 2022

Since most startups in 2022 are going online, you need to think about starting your business on the Internet. A startup on online platforms is an excellent idea for those who like flexible working hours and complete control over their income. Before preparing to launch for a startup, consider the following factors: Expertise.

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Steve Blank

JULY 11, 2017

By coincidence, the CEO was an intern at one of my startups more than two decades ago.) Before the rapid rise of Unicorns, (startups with a valuation over a billion dollars), when boards were still in control, they “encouraged” the hiring of “adult supervision” of the founders after they found product/market fit. Adult Supervision.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

A startup is not just about the idea, it’s about testing and then implementing the idea. This startup was broken at multiple levels. In fact, it wasn’t even a startup. There were three problems with Dave’s startup. A Startup is Not Just About a Good Idea. Coding is the DNA of a Web/Mobile Startup.

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Feld Thoughts

MAY 28, 2015

For example, from a post in 2008 about Rally’s $16.85m financing , I riffed on the origins of the company. About a year after he got started, he was ready to raise a venture financing. Ryan was encouraged to team up with Tim and shortly after that happened we co-led the first round VC financing with Boulder Ventures.

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Up and Running

JULY 2, 2018

Hiring is a minefield for startups, but with the right approach, you can recruit top talent. Too many startups ignore them and suffer the consequences. How can you keep on top of the finances from the start of your startup journey? However, sometimes they come into play when a startup needs urgent cash.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It's your persuasive pitch to potential investors, outlining your startup's objectives and profitability strategy. Moreover, it's a valuable tool when you're seeking financing from investors or lenders because it demonstrates your thorough understanding of your business's potential for profitability.

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

When it comes to scaling your startup’s Web development resources (or lack thereof), it seems like you can never have enough assistance. But for startups, which is really better: in-house talent or outside agencies? Andrew Schrage , Money Crashers Personal Finance. . And at what price? Image credit: Kzenon / Shutterstock.

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Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 7, 2013

This check is for The Community Foundation and for the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Colorado (EFCO) and results from a gift of 24,793 shares of common stock from Rally at the time of its first financing that represented approximately 1% of the equity of the company. I remember numerous conversations with Ryan about this.

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Transformify

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

The ‘’must have ingredients’’ of a strong start-up team are tech, product/project management, marketing, sales, and business/finance competences. What would a startup team look like based on this data only? Scrum, Agile, Product Management. Business / Finance. Project/ Product Management.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 4, 2014

In the last few years we’ve recognized that a startup is not a smaller version of a large company. We’re now learning that companies are not larger versions of startups. But paradoxically, in spite of all their seemingly endless resources, innovation inside of an existing company is much harder than inside a startup.

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Steve Blank

MAY 17, 2010

I suggested that they first might want to read my post on why business plans are a poor planning and execution tool for startups. A startup is not executing a series of knowns. A simple way to think about it is that in a startup no business plan survives first contact with customers. Business Plan Versus Business Models.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 14, 2017

by Amanda Setili, author of “ Fearless Growth: The New Rules to Stay Competitive, Foster Innovation, and Dominate Your Markets “ Polarization is a common problem for companies trying to make smart and agile strategic decisions. In our age of disruption, you must be agile and courageous. Hint: That should be all companies.)

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 20, 2023

New startups are created every day – each with fresh ideas and solutions. However, the reality is stark: up to 90% of startups fail, with the average failure rate for the first year standing at 10%. Understanding the Tech Startup Landscape The tech industry today is a mixed bag of opportunities and obstacles.

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Steve Blank

JANUARY 25, 2010

Everyone knows what a startup is for – don’t they? In this post we’re going to offer a new definition of why startups exist : a startup is an organization formed to search for a repeatable and scalable business model. In your startup’s business model, the boxes will have specific details of your company’s strategy.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 31, 2023

Estimating StartUp Costs and Obtaining Necessary Funding Starting your own business can be a challenging but rewarding experience. Once you know your startup costs, you must obtain funding to finance your venture. With careful planning and a solid financing strategy, you can set yourself up for success as a new business owner.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2014

Just look at the disruptive challenges that businesses face today– globalization, China as a manufacturer, China as a consumer, the Internet, and a steady stream of new startups. Perhaps that’s because where established companies might see risks or threats, startups see opportunity. Building Innovation Internally is Hard.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 8, 2011

It was designed to bring together many of the new approaches to building a successful startup – customer development, agile development, business model generation and pivots. Startups, are not about executing a plan where the product, customers, channel are known. – not just web-based startups.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 27, 2013

In this period (less than 2 years) he has brought on incredibly talented senior execs is sales, marketing, product management, client services, finance, vp engineering and more. The Agile Board. Startup Advice' Growth like this, this early in a company’s lifecycle rarely happens. Board Meetings. Between Board Meetings.

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 22, 2014

All companies, from startups to corporate giants, have a way of growing organically and the needs of your company may change over time. These professions all share certain key characteristics: They are high pressure environments that encourage agility, creativity, and teamwork. Do you have gaps on your finance team? Siewert Jr.

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Software By Rob

AUGUST 24, 2011

Karl is a software engineer with more than 10 years of experience who specializes in agile web development and web services integrations. Since I already had an interest in Personal Finance, I was very familiar with many of the blogs around the topic, which is where I first learned of RCA’s years earlier. Review from MoneyCone.

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Steve Blank

AUGUST 31, 2009

After 20 years of working in startups, I decided to take a step back and look at the product development model I had been following and see why it usually failed to provide useful guidance in activities outside the building – sales, marketing and business development.

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Steve Blank

AUGUST 23, 2010

It reminded me of the differences in Customer Discovery between a scalable startup and a big company. The bad news is that the meetings become far more formal and more crowded, than one that a startup would have. Customer Development Without Agile Engineering Is A Plan For Failure. That’s the good news.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 26, 2015

In the last five years “ Lean Startup ” methodologies have enabled entrepreneurs to efficiently build a startup by searching for product/market fit rather than blindly trying to execute. Gore , I’ve found two corporate strategy tools developed by other smart people helpful in bridging Lean Startups with Corporate Innovation.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 1, 2010

Here’s my best attempt to shed some light on the most common misconceptions about building a company here in NYC: Misconception #1: There’s no money in NYC for startups… and the money that’s here isn’t smart or experienced money. Should they work on your “real time” web startup or write code that processes a million trades a minute?

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

While every startup should know these hacks, most don’t. Lucky for you, here is a list of cash flow hacks every startup should know: Know Your Breakeven. Running a startup is a constant struggle between building a great product, finding customers, and making money. Don’t just look at your business’s cash flow.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 7, 2023

Step 6: Secure Adequate Funding Financing is often a significant challenge for aspiring entrepreneurs. Step 10: Adapt to Market Changes and Innovate Entrepreneurs must stay agile and adapt to market changes in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Thanks to Silvia Borges, Regional Rural Finance Brokers ! #2- Instead, I relied on agility and adaptability. As the CEO of a tech startup, complex problems are a daily occurrence. 13- Staying nimble and pivoting when necessary Photo Credit: Michael E. The bigger and more long-term the challenge, the more motivated I am.

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 29, 2020

In other words, you must start bootstrapping an online startup , because the future of the global business world is online. What is a startup? Before we look at ways to bootstrap a startup, let’s consider a comprehensive definition of what a startup is. Ways to bootstrap a startup.

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Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 20, 2008

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Monday, October 20, 2008 The engineering managers lament I was inspired to write The product managers lament while meeting with a startup struggling to figure out what had gone wrong with their product development process. After all, our startup is on a fixed budget.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

This is part of my ongoing posts on Startup Advice. I know that this all seems obvious now with the movements started by Steven Blank ( Four Steps of Epiphany ) with the whole Customer Development processes / Lean Startup movements also popularized by people like Eric Ries. Many startups today don’t do these kinds of sessions.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 11, 2015

That’s because today’s business world moves faster than ever, and organizations need to be agile in order to adapt to it quickly. Prior to his current position as CEO and Founder of Fundbox, he served as a Vice President at Battery Ventures where he led many projects and investments in the areas of finance, machine learning, SMBs and SaaS.

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View from Seed

JUNE 17, 2015

I’ve observed what may be an emerging trend, at least in some startups, that I find somewhat unsettling. But I think it’s important to discuss, particularly given today’s heady environment for startups. But I think it’s important to discuss, particularly given today’s heady environment for startups.

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View from Seed

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Given the common challenges encountered by founders as they navigate through this hiring decision, I thought I’d outline some of my thoughts below that can hopefully serve as a simple framework when it comes to making the first Analytics hire at your startup. Analytics vs. Finance?—?what’s what’s the difference (and what do you need)?

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