Startup Lessons Learned

JUNE 2, 2010

Two Ways to Hold Entrepreneurs Accountable Beware of Vanity Metrics For Startups, How Much Process Is Too Much? Two Ways to Hold Entrepreneurs Accountable Beware of Vanity Metrics For Startups, How Much Process Is Too Much? Read the rest of The Five Whys for Start-Ups. Speed up or slow down? Speed up or slow down? Expo SF (May.

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Startup Lessons Learned

MARCH 25, 2010

Two Ways to Hold Entrepreneurs Accountable Beware of Vanity Metrics For Startups, How Much Process Is Too Much? Two Ways to Hold Entrepreneurs Accountable Beware of Vanity Metrics For Startups, How Much Process Is Too Much? Read the rest of The Startups Rules of Speed - The Conversation - Harvard Business Review. Expo SF (May.

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Startup Lessons Learned

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Monday, February 8, 2010 Beware of Vanity Metrics (for Harvard Business Review) The next article in my series on entrepreneurship for Harvard Business Review is live today. Once again, we revisit the topic of Actionable metrics and their nemesis: Vanity metrics. Remember "metrics are people, too."

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Startup Lessons Learned

MAY 3, 2009

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Sunday, May 3, 2009 Videos galore Two new videos are online from recent speeches. This also gives me a chance to clarify that I am no relation to the author of the classic book on positioning , Al Ries ) Next up, heres the video from my talk with Steve Blank at startup2startup. Expo SF (May.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 3, 2019

For example, Edge Online are a digital marketing agency in Australia that delivers what you need. Do not lose yourself in the granular metrics. If you feel that your video content is doing better than textual content, then switch to visual content right away. You have to look at the bigger picture.

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Startup Lessons Learned

AUGUST 26, 2009

If you watch the video/audio below, youll get to see some of the questions I was asked after my presentation. I did my best to capture video and audio; a YouTube playlist and Slideshare slidecast are below: Slides (with audio): 2009 08 19 The Lean Startup TechStars Edition View more presentations from Eric Ries.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

Eric -- I was very impressed by your two part video series, which rarely occurs these days. ► April (11) Video update on the Startup Visa Act Lean Enterprise Institute webinar, April 28 Four myths about the Lean Startup Sneak preview, KISSmetrics (and more) Sneak preview, Grockit The Lean Startup Intensive at Web 2.0

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Steve Blank

JULY 13, 2021

Third, the tools for customer discovery (videos, sample experiments, etc.) The explicit goal of 10-15 customer interviews a week along with the requirement for building a continual series of minimal viable products, provides metrics that track the team’s progress. with versions of the course offered in the UK and Australia.

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Startup Lessons Learned

APRIL 29, 2010

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Thursday, April 29, 2010 Video update on the Startup Visa Act The Startup Visa Act continues to gain momentum on Capitol Hill, thanks to grassroots support of all of you. They feature two of the rock stars of the Startup Visa team, Shervin and Brad, looking like, well, rock stars. Expo SF (May.

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Startup Lessons Learned

JANUARY 15, 2010

Behind this analysis is a spreadsheet model, complete with detailed metrics for a set of customer behaviors that show just how valuable the new product will be. They are on-schedule and on-budget, but their gross metrics are way off. They are on-schedule and on-budget, but their gross metrics are way off. Expo SF (May.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 2, 2008

► April (11) Video update on the Startup Visa Act Lean Enterprise Institute webinar, April 28 Four myths about the Lean Startup Sneak preview, KISSmetrics (and more) Sneak preview, Grockit The Lean Startup Intensive at Web 2.0 No departments The Five Whys for Startups (for Harvard Business R. Expo SF (May. Want to learn more about me?

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Startup Lessons Learned

AUGUST 2, 2008

► April (11) Video update on the Startup Visa Act Lean Enterprise Institute webinar, April 28 Four myths about the Lean Startup Sneak preview, KISSmetrics (and more) Sneak preview, Grockit The Lean Startup Intensive at Web 2.0 No departments The Five Whys for Startups (for Harvard Business R. Expo SF (May. Want to learn more about me?

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Startup Lessons Learned

MAY 31, 2010

Sean Murphy has an excellent and comprehensive roundup of resources about the conference: all of the slides, videos, summaries, notes and write-ups are listed on his blog here. All video from the conference is available for free at Justin.tv If not, youd better watch video of his talk ASAP. And then you can buy a t-shirt.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

Focus on the output metrics of that part of the product, and you make the problem a lot more clear. To promote this metrics discipline, we would present the full funnel to our board (and advisers) at the end of every development cycle. Max Levchin of Slide and Paypal has noted that 10% of Slides headcount is devoted to metrics only.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 7, 2008

Thank you very much for the video. ► April (11) Video update on the Startup Visa Act Lean Enterprise Institute webinar, April 28 Four myths about the Lean Startup Sneak preview, KISSmetrics (and more) Sneak preview, Grockit The Lean Startup Intensive at Web 2.0 Sure, Id be delighted to. Expo SF (May. Want to learn more about me?

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Startup Lessons Learned

JANUARY 12, 2010

Last, Ive tried to keep this blog updated with events , slides , audio , video and books that are helpful as well. Last, Ive tried to keep this blog updated with events , slides , audio , video and books that are helpful as well. Have a favorite who I overlooked? Please share in a comment. Did I miss anything? Did I miss anything?

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Startup Lessons Learned

JULY 30, 2009

Weve got slides , video , audio and twitter commentary. ► April (11) Video update on the Startup Visa Act Lean Enterprise Institute webinar, April 28 Four myths about the Lean Startup Sneak preview, KISSmetrics (and more) Sneak preview, Grockit The Lean Startup Intensive at Web 2.0 Read the rest. Expo SF (May.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 15, 2015

Have you ever fallen in love so passionately with someone or something that you find yourself addicted to their every tweet, video or Facebook update? I’ve been too busy working on a lawn mowing startup in Brisbane Australia, more than 7,000 miles away. Pay attention to your metrics, because a company will build what the CEO measures.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 10, 2008

► April (11) Video update on the Startup Visa Act Lean Enterprise Institute webinar, April 28 Four myths about the Lean Startup Sneak preview, KISSmetrics (and more) Sneak preview, Grockit The Lean Startup Intensive at Web 2.0 No departments The Five Whys for Startups (for Harvard Business R. Expo SF (May. Want to learn more about me?

Software Review 68

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Startup Lessons Learned

JANUARY 7, 2010

► April (11) Video update on the Startup Visa Act Lean Enterprise Institute webinar, April 28 Four myths about the Lean Startup Sneak preview, KISSmetrics (and more) Sneak preview, Grockit The Lean Startup Intensive at Web 2.0 No departments The Five Whys for Startups (for Harvard Business R. Expo SF (May. Want to learn more about me?

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Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 6, 2009

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Tuesday, October 6, 2009 A large batch of videos, slides, and audio Ive been trying very hard to avoid turning this blog into a travelogue. On this speaking tour, thats been simply impossible, so Ive decided to let the following collection of videos, podcasts, and slides batch up for a little while.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

► April (11) Video update on the Startup Visa Act Lean Enterprise Institute webinar, April 28 Four myths about the Lean Startup Sneak preview, KISSmetrics (and more) Sneak preview, Grockit The Lean Startup Intensive at Web 2.0 No departments The Five Whys for Startups (for Harvard Business R. Expo SF (May. Want to learn more about me?

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 18, 2008

As a shoestring entrepreneur with a SaaS (well, not really, but sort of) offering that we present to very large companies (think 10K+), I love your common sense suggestions about metrics and testing. My background isnt metrics, but we came to it as a matter of practicality. 4) More posts about metrics, scaling, and online games.

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Startup Lessons Learned

MARCH 25, 2009

► April (11) Video update on the Startup Visa Act Lean Enterprise Institute webinar, April 28 Four myths about the Lean Startup Sneak preview, KISSmetrics (and more) Sneak preview, Grockit The Lean Startup Intensive at Web 2.0 No departments The Five Whys for Startups (for Harvard Business R. Expo SF (May. Want to learn more about me?

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Startup Lessons Learned

NOVEMBER 6, 2008

► April (11) Video update on the Startup Visa Act Lean Enterprise Institute webinar, April 28 Four myths about the Lean Startup Sneak preview, KISSmetrics (and more) Sneak preview, Grockit The Lean Startup Intensive at Web 2.0 No departments The Five Whys for Startups (for Harvard Business R. Expo SF (May. Want to learn more about me?

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 2, 2008

► April (11) Video update on the Startup Visa Act Lean Enterprise Institute webinar, April 28 Four myths about the Lean Startup Sneak preview, KISSmetrics (and more) Sneak preview, Grockit The Lean Startup Intensive at Web 2.0 No departments The Five Whys for Startups (for Harvard Business R. Expo SF (May. Want to learn more about me?

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Startup Lessons Learned

NOVEMBER 4, 2008

Im working on a post that links to those videos too. ► April (11) Video update on the Startup Visa Act Lean Enterprise Institute webinar, April 28 Four myths about the Lean Startup Sneak preview, KISSmetrics (and more) Sneak preview, Grockit The Lean Startup Intensive at Web 2.0 This post has been removed by the author.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 10, 2008

Apparently a school in Australia has taken his suggestion, and you can read all about it at Marc Prenskys Weblog: Cell Phones in Class -- A Huge Breakthrough. Startup Visa update ► February (5) Kiwi lean startup + Australia next Why diversity matters (the meritocracy business) Beware of Vanity Metrics (for Harvard Business Rev.

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Startup Lessons Learned

MAY 14, 2009

Unfortunately, Im a student in Australia so the possibility of travelling to the US isnt too feasible or affordable. Startup Visa update ► February (5) Kiwi lean startup + Australia next Why diversity matters (the meritocracy business) Beware of Vanity Metrics (for Harvard Business Rev. May 14, 2009 5:23 AM David said.

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Startup Lessons Learned

JUNE 8, 2009

That’s because many of our reports feed us vanity metrics: numbers that make us look good but don’t really help make decisions. Yet even among those who have access to good actionable metrics, I’ve noticed a phenomenon that prevents taking maximum advantage of data. Too much of this data is non- actionable.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 14, 2008

(For more on earlyvangelists and why they are so important, see Steve Blanks The Four Steps to the Epiphany ) Heres the suggestion from Seth Godin I want to emphasize: And heres one thing Id do on a regular basis: Get a video camera or perhaps a copy machine and collect comments and feedback from the people who matter most to your business.

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Startup Lessons Learned

JULY 3, 2009

Note: there is video from this event, but its not online yet. I had a flip cam with me, and the organizers captured their own video with a tripod and everything. Split-testing is great for linear optimization; making our landing pages, conversion rates, and retention metrics incrementally better day-in day-out. Expo SF (May.

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Startup Lessons Learned

NOVEMBER 17, 2008

Growth - when you have existing customers, the pressure is on to grow your key metrics day-in day-out. ► April (11) Video update on the Startup Visa Act Lean Enterprise Institute webinar, April 28 Four myths about the Lean Startup Sneak preview, KISSmetrics (and more) Sneak preview, Grockit The Lean Startup Intensive at Web 2.0

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Startup Lessons Learned

AUGUST 30, 2008

► April (11) Video update on the Startup Visa Act Lean Enterprise Institute webinar, April 28 Four myths about the Lean Startup Sneak preview, KISSmetrics (and more) Sneak preview, Grockit The Lean Startup Intensive at Web 2.0 No departments The Five Whys for Startups (for Harvard Business R. Expo SF (May. Want to learn more about me?

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Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 5, 2008

► April (11) Video update on the Startup Visa Act Lean Enterprise Institute webinar, April 28 Four myths about the Lean Startup Sneak preview, KISSmetrics (and more) Sneak preview, Grockit The Lean Startup Intensive at Web 2.0 No departments The Five Whys for Startups (for Harvard Business R. Expo SF (May. Want to learn more about me?

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Startup Lessons Learned

MARCH 16, 2009

► April (11) Video update on the Startup Visa Act Lean Enterprise Institute webinar, April 28 Four myths about the Lean Startup Sneak preview, KISSmetrics (and more) Sneak preview, Grockit The Lean Startup Intensive at Web 2.0 No departments The Five Whys for Startups (for Harvard Business R. Expo SF (May. Want to learn more about me?

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Startup Lessons Learned

MARCH 17, 2009

► April (11) Video update on the Startup Visa Act Lean Enterprise Institute webinar, April 28 Four myths about the Lean Startup Sneak preview, KISSmetrics (and more) Sneak preview, Grockit The Lean Startup Intensive at Web 2.0 No departments The Five Whys for Startups (for Harvard Business R. Expo SF (May. Want to learn more about me?

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