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

Lean Business Plan Video Software Review 60

Up and Running

MAY 21, 2020

For a software-driven online business, the milestones might include an initial business plan, getting the right people on board, website specs, design, first website launch, marketing launch, and so forth. And look as well for articles on business loans , angel investors , and friends and family funding. . Still there?

Lean 186

Lean Business Plan Software Review Angel Investor 186

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. He also wasn’t a pro at marketing, so he looked for marketers.

Entrepreneur 132

Entrepreneur Lean Colorado Engineer 132

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2014

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. In the early days (20 years ago), most new e-commerce sites cost a million dollars to set up. Now the price is closer to $100, if you are willing to do the work yourself.

Entrepreneur 283

Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 283

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2017

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. In the early days (20 years ago), most new e-commerce sites cost a million dollars to set up. Now the price is closer to $100, if you are willing to do the work yourself.

Product Development 177

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

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. In the early days (20 years ago), most new e-commerce sites cost a million dollars to set up. Now the price is closer to $100, if you are willing to do the work yourself.

Intellectual Property 309

Intellectual Property Technical Review Venture Capital Startup 309

Up and Running

JULY 6, 2016

To explain the difference, let’s take me as an example: I’m a software entrepreneur, and, in recent years, a member of an angel investment group. I get involved in detail when the group is looking at startups in software, web, mobile apps, or financial forecasting. Technology in business planning for owners and managers.

Technical Review 72

Technical Review Software Review Business Plan Development Team Review 72

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2018

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. In the early days (25 years ago), most new e-commerce sites cost a million dollars to set up. Now the price is closer to $100, if you are willing to do the work yourself.

Intellectual Property 134

Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 134

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

This is the fourth article in a series on what it takes to be a great angel investor (and why this should matter to entrepreneurs). Markets like these are very kind to angel investors because you get taken out early and see a nice pop on your investment. Part 1 – Access to Great Deal Flow – is here.

Cap Table 283

Cap Table Angel Investor Liquidation Preference Deal Flow 283

Up and Running

APRIL 27, 2020

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. One thing that doesn’t typically end during a financial crisis, is investors looking to fund startups and small businesses.

Software Review 113

Software Review Lean Forecast Business Plan 113

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 8, 2015

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. In the early days (20 years ago), most new e-commerce sites cost a million dollars to set up. Now the price is closer to $100, if you are willing to do the work yourself.

Entrepreneur 120

Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 120

Up and Running

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Rose of Gust, roughly 1,500 startups get funded by venture capitalists, and 50,000 by angel investors in the United States each year. Learn more about new business approaches and management software. Use scheduling software for social media and be consistent. According to David S. Surround yourself with talent.

Startup 115

Startup Estonia Poland Silicon Valley 115

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

Steve Blank

AUGUST 5, 2010

Consumer Internet investing seems to have split off from traditional Venture Capital, and is creating a new category of VC’s: Lean VC’s. VC’s invested in things that ran on electrons: hardware, software and silicon. The Rise of the “Lean VC’s” – Consumer Internet Gets Funded. Lean VC’s are Different.

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Lean Internet Silicon Valley Venture Capital 258

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).

Venture Capital 82

Venture Capital Lean Cofounder Technical Review 82

Steve Blank

JANUARY 20, 2014

When Customer Development and the Lean Startup were just a sketch on the napkin, Dino Vendetti, a VC at Bay Partners, was one of the first venture capitalists I shared my ideas with. Over the years we brainstormed about how Lean entrepreneurship would affect regional development. Startups in Bend. Bend Startup Ecosystem.

Silicon Valley 312

Silicon Valley Oregon Lean Venture Capital 312

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. Funding a Business Venture Capital and Angel Investors advice blogs funding venture capital venture capitalist'

Venture Capital 60

Venture Capital Technical Review Silicon Valley Cofounder 60

ReadWriteStart

MAY 29, 2012

Crowdfunding works for creative projects - apps, consumer products, software - that resonate with average, everyday people. Crowdfunding] investors are not as sophisticated as professional venture and angel investors. What crowdfunding is not typically best for is something very technological in nature or B-to-B oriented.

Campaign 142

Campaign Stealth Social Media Audience 142

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. Introducing Lean Planning: How to Plan Less and Grow Faster.

Software Review 74

Software Review Software Delaware Forecast 74

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2012

If you are new to the entrepreneurial world of startups, you are likely confused by the terminology of seed-stage, lean startups, micro-VCs, and Super Angels. Don’t be embarrassed, since even professional investors are often confused these days by the new terms, as well as old terms used with new meanings. Lean startup.

Early Stage 253

Early Stage Finance Seed Stage Entrepreneur 253

crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2012

Lean Marketing: How to Run Your Marketing Team Like a Startup – [link]. Angel Investors Do Make Money, Data Shows 2.5x Lean Marketing: How to Run Your Marketing Team Like a Startup – [link]. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link].

Social Media 93

Social Media Small Business Design Media 93

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). I’ve worked closely with Ari for a while and love his candor.

Burn Rate 152

Burn Rate Equity Software Review Early Stage 152

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

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2011

If you are new to the entrepreneurial world of startups, you are likely confused by the terminology of seed-stage, lean startups, micro-VCs, and Super Angels. Don’t be embarrassed, since even professional investors are often confused these days by the new terms, as well as old terms used with new meanings. Lean startup.

Early Stage 231

Early Stage Seed Stage Angel Investor Silicon Valley 231

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 18, 2012

I come from a high-tech software background, and only a few years ago, it would cost at least a million dollars ($1M) for a team of professionals to produce any commercial software product. Now, with open source software components, and low-cost development tools, the same job can be done by one good hacker for a few thousand dollars.

Cost 255

Cost Burn Rate SEM Startup 255

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. Bill Warner – Avid, Techstars, Angel investor (@billwarner). General Assembly – Boston branch of tech classes and workshops started in NYC. Places to Hang.

Boston 71

Boston Technical Review Community Cofounder 71

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

I come from a high-tech software background, and only a few years ago, it would cost at least a million dollars ($1M) for a team of professionals to produce any commercial software product. Now, with open source software components, and low-cost development tools, the same job can be done by one good hacker for a few thousand dollars.

Entrepreneur 235

Entrepreneur Burn Rate SEM Social Network 235

Gust

JULY 8, 2012

If you are new to the entrepreneurial world of startups, you are likely confused by the terminology of seed-stage, lean startups, micro-VCs, and Super Angels. Don’t be embarrassed, since even professional investors are often confused these days by the new terms, as well as old terms used with new meanings. Lean startup.

Early Stage 177

Early Stage Finance Seed Stage Entrepreneur 177

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 24, 2016

Here is my list, based on my own experience as a startup advisor, talking to other angel investors, and derived from the lean startup principles of venture advisor and entrepreneur Eric Ries : Strip the solution down to a focus on a key feature. Position your business as a social enterprise versus commercial.

Angel Investor 143

Angel Investor Dilution Matching Business Model 143

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.

Venture Capital 166

Venture Capital Business Plan Limited Liability Company Finance 166

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 18, 2014

If the deal is from out of your geography and/or out of your focus area or a deal is being referred by a well-know investor who normally co-invests with similar syndicates – at least ask yourself, “Why am I so lucky to be getting this call.” We did a seed deal this week that would surprise you.

Cofounder 337

Cofounder Syndicate Syndication Angel Investor 337

Up and Running

JANUARY 17, 2018

February: Put together a Lean Plan : a quick, one-page business plan. April: Find a freelance developer to install ecommerce software and get product listings right. In other cases, however, this list may be a lot longer to include: software programs, high-tech tools, and more likely, money.

Bandwidth 130

Bandwidth Angel Investor Green eCommerce 130

Gust

JUNE 10, 2012

I come from a high-tech software background, and only a few years ago, it would cost at least a million dollars ($1M) for a team of professionals to produce any commercial software product. Now, with open source software components, and low-cost development tools, the same job can be done by one good hacker for a few thousand dollars.

Cost 139

Cost Burn Rate SEM Startup 139

500hats.com

AUGUST 2, 2012

Or, as my friend Marc Andreessen might say, Software Eats the Private Equity World. Micro-VC: The Artist Formerly Known as “Super Angel” The “Micro-VC” funds (also known by the misnomer “Super Angel funds”), started as far back as the mid-90s with Ron Conway and earlier incarnations of his SV Angel fund.

Silicon Valley 74

Silicon Valley Early Stage Venture Capital Valuation 74

Steve Blank

JUNE 2, 2011

When the boardroom is bits, angel-funded startups can get experienced advice – independent of geography. An angel investor or VC can multiply their reach and/or depth. More than 700 startups signed up for the LeanLaunchLab software the day it was first demo’d.) 4) Geography. We Ran the Experiment.

Silicon Valley 281

Silicon Valley Business Model Early Stage Venture Capital 281

rob.by

MARCH 8, 2012

He argued that software engineers don’t finish what they start, and that you’re better off paying a technical person than partnering with one. Michael’s second problem comes from holding software engineers to an unprecedented standard of business savviness: Most software engineers aren’t business people.

Technical Cofounder 42

Technical Cofounder Cofounder Software Engineering Fractional CTO 42