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The National Science Foundation Innovation Corps – What America Does Best

Steve Blank

63 scientists and engineers in 21 teams made ~ 2,000 customer calls in 10 weeks , turning laboratory ideas into formidable startups. Principal Investigator: Nilanjan Banerjee University of Arkansas. We now know how to reduce customer and market risk for new ventures. Mobidemics : Using Mobile Gaming for Healthcare.

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Entrepreneurs are Everywhere Show No. 27: Brandon Bruce and Jack Sundell

Steve Blank

When your customers are grabbing your Minimal Viable Product out of your hands, it’s time to launch the product. Brandon explained how he knew it was time to launch: Brandon : … customers told us that it was ready. ” One customer found the website — they weren’t supposed to find it. Jack : Right!

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