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Lean Startups aren't Cheap Startups

Steve Blank

For those of you who have been following the discussion, a Lean Startup is Eric Ries ’s description of the intersection of Customer Development , Agile Development and if available, open platforms and open source. Lean Startups aren’t Cheap Startups A Lean Startup is not about the total amount of money you may spend over the life of your startup.

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Can You Trust Any vc's Under 40?

Steve Blank

You have to wonder: does the VC you have on your board today have the right skill set to help you succeed in today’s economic environment? What Do VC’s Do? One of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make is misunderstanding the role of venture capital investors. Each VC firm/partner has a different spin on what to weigh more.)

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Design for Startups: The Aesthetics of Web Apps in 6 Questions

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We chatted with a panel of expert aesthetes in the space, including Spymaster designer Eston Bond , veteran creative director Rich Barrett , designer/developer Warren Benedetto , Mike Rundle of 9rules and Beak fame, and the Paul du Coudray Lowdown , the winner of this years Rails Rumble appearance category. Execution is everything.

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