Steve Blank

JANUARY 22, 2014

Over the years Dino and I brainstormed about how Lean entrepreneurship would affect regional development. However, four critical advances over the past decade (cloud, accelerators, Lean, and Angels) not only changed the math for tech investing but made regional tech clusters possible.

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Early Stage Silicon Valley Oregon Technical Review 286

Up and Running

MAY 28, 2015

We recently had Tim Berry, Palo Alto Software founder and business planning expert, present our Bplans audience with his latest advice on lean business planning. Start your lean business plan today: Download our Free Lean Plan Template one-page-pitch-download.pdf. That’s a lean business plan.

Lean 60

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Up and Running

AUGUST 30, 2021

Angel investors, venture capital firms, accelerators, and (maybe) the newer equity crowdfunding will look to see if you have previous experience in startups. Go lean with your planning. A startup is about execution and speed, so you need to start lean. One of the top reasons startups fail is due to their team.

Entrepreneur 132

Entrepreneur Lean Colorado Engineer 132

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2014

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Software apps that once required a 10-person team can now be done with the Lean Development methodology by two people in a couple of months.

Entrepreneur 283

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Up and Running

APRIL 27, 2020

Recessions, or even a volatile market like we’re currently experiencing due to COVID-19 , are difficult times. By leveraging a lean planning system, starting a business during a downturn can potentially help you capitalize on a weaker economy and avoid many of the difficulties affecting current businesses. More room for competition.

Software Review 113

Software Review Lean Forecast Business Plan 113

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2017

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Software apps that once required a 10-person team can now be done with the Lean Development methodology by two people in a couple of months.

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Product Development Cost Developer Product 177

ReadWriteStart

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Even if you have an angel investor or a venture capital (VC) firm backing you, you’ll have an abundance of expenses, limited income, and a finite amount of time before the money completely runs out. So what are the best ways to stay on the lean-side of things? Rely on Open Source Software. When to Save and When to Spend.

Startup 106

Startup Software Review Open Source Technical Review 106

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Software apps that once required a 10-person team can now be done with the Lean Development methodology by two people in a couple of months.

Intellectual Property 309

Intellectual Property Technical Review Venture Capital Startup 309

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2018

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Software apps that once required a 10-person team can now be done with the Lean Development methodology by two people in a couple of months.

Intellectual Property 134

Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 134

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

Any custom manufactured IoT device would require software development as well as hardware customization. Bootstrapping inculcates the entrepreneurial discipline and financial responsibility to run a lean business. ? Equity investors. The third source of funding is from equity investors. Crowdfunding.

Startup 150

Startup Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Seed Stage 150

Transformify

JANUARY 7, 2020

I haven’t done a formal study, but I know from talking to friends and colleagues that one of the major reasons people leave their jobs is due to toxic work environments. When managing a remote team, it is vital to have the right tools and processes in place and to review them often for potential improvements. About Transformify.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 8, 2015

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Software apps that once required a 10-person team can now be done with the Lean Development methodology by two people in a couple of months.

Entrepreneur 120

Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 120

Feld Thoughts

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

His most recent company, Filtrbox, participated in the inaugural Techstars class (Techstars Boulder 2007) and was a win for all parties involved; Filtrbox was acquired in 2010 by Jive Software (NASDAQ: JIVE). For the first the months, the team meets often and strategizes on what they want to build while some code gets written.

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Burn Rate Equity Software Review Early Stage 152

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Being an outsider, I also wanted to lean heavily on the actual research available on the subject, as well as the voices of women both in the tech space and who have successfully received venture funding. What about “leaning in”? There is an argument that women need to “ lean in ” (thanks, Sheryl Sandburg).

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Venture Capital Lean Cofounder Technical Review 82

Up and Running

MARCH 11, 2015

Eric Ries of The Lean Startup has called Andrew Chen’s blog “one of the best entrepreneurship blogs of all time.” This is the home of Jason Cohen, software startup founder, bootstrapper, investor, and mentor. First Round Review. andrewchen.co. It’s one of my favorites on this list. Follow Andrew on Twitter @andrewchen.

Venture Capital 60

Venture Capital Technical Review Silicon Valley Cofounder 60

crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2012

Lean Marketing: How to Run Your Marketing Team Like a Startup – [link]. Technology Review - [link]. Angel Investors Do Make Money, Data Shows 2.5x Lean Marketing: How to Run Your Marketing Team Like a Startup – [link]. Technology Review - [link]. Want to get a job at a startup? Show them WHY.

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 93

Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

Since the term “cloud computing” was coined in 1996—at least as we have come to understand its meaning—the software as a service industry has exploded. Step 1: Start with a lean plan. I started UpKeep after seeing and using traditional enterprise software. Use your knowledge of an industry to solve a problem. “I

Software Review 74

Software Review Software Delaware Forecast 74

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

However, in private markets, there is more room to optimize across all 11 steps of the investing process: firm management , marketing, fundraising , origination , manage relationships, due diligence, negotiation, monitoring, portfolio acceleration , reporting, and. They read reviews of the products of target investments.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

Rob Go

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Lean Startup Circle Boston – Meetup dedicated to the lean startup and customer development methodology. Extension Engine - Software engineering and design. Walter Frick - Harvard Business Review. Bill Warner – Avid, Techstars, Angel investor (@billwarner). Great for recent grads or career switchers.

Boston 71

Boston Technical Review Community Cofounder 71

crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2010

Lean Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses and Startups – [link]. Excellent post by @msuster offering advice about talking with investors about your competitors – [link]. Pennies from Heaven: Chicago Startups’ Experiences with Angel Investors – [link]. Ten small business tax planning tips for 2010!

Social Media 93

Social Media Small Business Design Media 93

Up and Running

OCTOBER 30, 2017

If you’re selling enterprise software, this may require a significantly larger investment than a coffee shop. Depending on the size and goals of your venture, you may need to seek financing from an “angel” investor or from a venture capital firm. Being specific will help you focus your marketing message and investment.

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Venture Capital Business Plan Limited Liability Company Finance 166

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Pragmatic and Lean. Basically if you didn’t code or sell, you were semi-worthless. Angel investor Don Lucas had his office above ours. I have to think my success in the VC business was due in no small part to seeing Larry Ellison in action back in the day. What a gift! Lessons Learned.

Technical Review 333

Technical Review Venture Capital Software Review Database 333

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

JULY 19, 2010

About twenty people on Answers OnStartups have asked this question in one form or another: When I meet an angel investor, he may ask: "What if a big company copies your idea and develops the same website as yours after your website goes public?". You don't have an "edge" just because you're passionate, hard-working, or "lean.".

Software Review 325

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SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

The United States is now a debtor nation to China and that the bill is about to come due. Five Reasons You Haven’t Launched - Software By Rob , November 10, 2010 Photo by stevendepolo. These are probably the two sites where I've posted the most reviews. This Thanksgiving it might seem that there’s a lot less to be thankful for.

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Technology Product CTO Hire 175

SoCal CTO

JULY 13, 2010

had two occasions recently to review products which had clear market leadership. How-to learn about angel/vc term sheets - Gabriel Weinberg , June 28, 2010 I think every startup entrepreneur (and angel investor) should have a good understanding of financing term sheets. It sounds like Angel Boot Camp rocked.

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Cofounder Technical Cofounder Term Sheet Startup 175

Up and Running

JANUARY 8, 2019

A good business plan example will have all the elements your bank or angel investor (or venture capitalist) will expect to see when you ask them for funds. On Bplans and in business planning software like LivePlan, our free sample business plans are all real business plans written by real people. It’s scientifically proven.

Business Plan 118

Business Plan Lean Oregon Matching 118

Up and Running

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Given the number of funding resources available today, you shouldn’t have too much of a problem getting that initial start-up cash, especially if you focus on a lean business model or MVP route to market. For example, Palo Alto Software focuses primarily on helping small businesses realize their dreams of starting a business.

Elevator Pitch 166

Elevator Pitch Software Review SBA Business Plan 166

The Next Web

JANUARY 27, 2013

I couldn’t write a single line of code, and I didn’t have any clue how to start a business. Four books helped me out a lot over the last few years: Four Steps to the Epiphany by Steve Blank, Running Lean by Ash Maurya, The Four Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferris and Rework by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson. Learn to code.

Netherlands 159

Netherlands Technical Review Software Review Cofounder 159

www.women2.org

MARCH 8, 2012

My delusions of coding grandeur quickly subsided and realized that I was not going to hack it. We did due diligence on one another through resumes, reference checks, technical interviews, and spending time together (basically reviewing the items offered in the FounderDating application). Angel Investors.

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Cofounder Technical Review San Francisco Founder 47

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

You’ve paid your dues. Helping clients with software and/or hardware issues. basic infrastructural costs like phone and internet service, scheduling and invoicing software, etc… marketing and advertising costs. Passive income can be handy for bolstering your bottom line and an important safety net for lean seasons.

Small Business Administration 86

Small Business Administration Small Business Social Media Elevator Pitch 86

Up and Running

MARCH 11, 2015

” Our featured speaker was Caroline Cummings, the VP of Business Development at Palo Alto Software. Not only because it’s a product that Bplans and Palo Alto software makes, but because before I joined the company, I used LivePlan to pitch and raise my investment capital. Pretend that you are the investor.

Technical Review 60

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online.wsj.com

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

Computer Software. Media & Marketing. Small Business. More Industries. Accounting. Advertising. Broadcasting & Entertainment. Computer Hardware. Consumer Products. Defense & Aerospace. Financial Services & Insurance. Food & Tobacco. Hospitality. Industrial Goods & Services. Marketing & Strategy. Media Agencies. Metals & Mining. NAME Comcast.

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Venture Capital Software Review Rhode Island North Dakota 107

The Next Web

JANUARY 16, 2014

Having raised a $35m Series A round from Accel Partners and angel investors behind ebay, Flickr and Squarespace to expand their global presence (which now include offices in San Francisco, Berlin, Paris and Rio), 99designs remain the darlings of the Aussie startup scene and one to watch. It’s not hard to see why. Halfbrick Studios.

Australia 146

Australia San Francisco IPO Cofounder 146

Up and Running

MAY 15, 2019

Review your business plan regularly. Committing to regularly reviewing your business plan and financials is a good step toward making more informed, smarter spending decisions, that can have a big impact on a new business’s long term viability. Many brewers avoid that due to perceived qualitative differences,” says Patrick.

Oregon 24

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maplebutter.com

JANUARY 8, 2013

How to stay lean and iterate quickly while you’re building a two sided marketplace, especially when “network effect” and “critical mass” are the two main focuses? Don’t wait to fill the void before letting him go (but obviously get all the code / usernames / password). I would tell him how you guys feel.

Technical Review 44

Technical Review Startup Cofounder Software Review 44

www.chubbybrain.com

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Also worth a read after you review these startup failure post-mortems. A month ago, half way through my angel funds raised from family members, I decided to review the progress I’ve made and figure out what still needs to happen to make this a viable business. You should sign up for our newsletter here. During this year they.

Software Review 79

Software Review Startup Technical Review Vesting 79

Up and Running

AUGUST 12, 2015

Recently, Palo Alto Software CEO Sabrina Parsons hosted a webinar for our Bcast members on how to use LivePlan to create a better business plan, pitch your idea to investors, and track your business. You need to think of business planning from a lean perspective, and it’s just enough to get you to the right place.

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