View from Seed

JULY 31, 2014

And since we will continue to look proactively at new seed-stage tech startups over the next few years, the question becomes: What, then, will these companies look like? We’ve been remarkably consistent on this dimension as well: five of the recent 13 investments were B2C, five were B2B, and three you could categorize as B2B2C.

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Seed Stage B2C Technical Review Disintermediation 272

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Chasing funding versus chasing customers and a repeatable and scalable business model, is one reason startups fail. Chasing funding versus chasing customers and a repeatable and scalable business model, is one reason startups fail. Are there customers for what you are building? How many are there? Can it scale?”

Customer Development 266

Customer Development Developer Customer Silicon Valley 266

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 9, 2021

Starting a VC-backed tech company was the next logical step for them, right? It was late 2019 when they started Accord, the world’s first Customer Collaboration Platform. Some of their early customers include Figma, Productboard, and Very Good Security. 2021 sales technology landscape (from smart selling tools ).

B2B 87

B2B Sales Technical Review B2C 87

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 5, 2018

The olden times have changed, and so it is essential for any businesses to adapt to the latest technological developments quickly. In today’s fast growing world of e commerce, having apps for firms has its own undeniable merits for both the retailers and the customers. It is easy to customize so that you can begin in within five days.

Mobile 157

Mobile B2C Technical Review Software Review 157

Hearpreneur

JULY 13, 2022

Technology has proved to have a great driver of the rise of ‘future industries’ and those that were previously seen to be tech-proof. Network marketing is one such industry that relies only on acquiring new customers. It's facing a new wave of technology that will enhance the productivity of translators.

Artificial Inteligence 122

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Entrepreneur Software Review 122

Venture Chronicles

AUGUST 30, 2012

Ray Wang wrote a summary of CRM Evolution that I found particularly interesting, and one point in particular resonated with me because it aligns to something I have been talking about at Get Satisfaction for a while now… B2B and B2C distinctions are dead. B2C and B2B is dead. It doesn’t make sense.

B2C 36

B2C B2B Technical Review Software Review 36

David Teten

MARCH 18, 2021

A typical VC thesis: “we invest in tech startups in Europe at an early stage” However, our experience shows that in many cases: . “Tech” means B2B Saas/Fintech or Consumer apps. Technical” Companies (i.e. any mention of a focus on tech companies). Technical founders . Occurrences.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Cofounder Venture Capital Deal Flow 78

Hearpreneur

JULY 17, 2020

Technology has proved to have a great driver of the rise of ‘future industries’ and those that were previously seen to be tech-proof. 2-Technology. The upcoming decade 2020-2030 is going to be the decade of the Technology Industry, some experts coined the TECHADE. Trends that could spur investments in Technology.

Technical Review 127

Technical Review Entrepreneur Software Review Artificial Inteligence 127

ConversionXL

MARCH 13, 2019

But if your B2B ecommerce site differs on any of those elements—high prices, large quantities, or a need to serve B2C and B2B buyers—things change. What works with the average B2C consumer won’t always work with B2B ecommerce buyers. That makes some B2C marketing tactics less useful. So what changes? And what works best?

B2B 130

B2B eCommerce B2C Sales Cycle 130

ConversionXL

AUGUST 1, 2017

Customer loyalty is a nebulous concept, but crafting experiences optimized for loyalty reaps many short-term and long-term rewards. How Do We Define Customer Loyalty? Generally speaking, customer loyalty is defined as the intention and action of choosing a certain brand or product repeatedly instead of other alternatives.

Customer 114

Customer Retention B2C Programming 114

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 4, 2019

Hotels are often B2C and therefore it is essential that we are communicating to customers in the best way. Customers will be inclined to leave reviews especially when it is an establishment providing accommodation, meals and other services for travellers and tourists. What did we find? 5 Yell rating.

Mobile 113

Mobile B2C Technical Review Metrics 113

Up and Running

JUNE 4, 2019

By 2021, global B2C ecommerce sales are expected to surpass $4.5 But alongside the explosive growth of online selling, customer expectations have also soared. If you’re an ecommerce retailer, not only should your line of products be of optimal quality, you need to be able to get them to your customer’s door as quickly as possible.

Software Review 75

Software Review Technical Review eCommerce B2C 75

ConversionXL

MARCH 6, 2019

On Facebook, an ideal customer may log on to see photos of a new nephew, not to check out a 30-second demo of your SaaS product. But there are technical and strategic keys to smart deployment. Just as LinkedIn videos perform differently than YouTube pre-roll clips, they have unique technical and targeting requirements, too.

Video 129

Video B2B Technical Review Campaign 129

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

From auditing tools to inventory management, there’s a million and one ways that mobile technology can help you get a better handle on branding without a dedicated team of marketers. Are you struggling to create interesting content that potential customers would stop to see? Does your brand lack social media presence?

Mobile 100

Mobile Software Review Social Media Technical Review 100

ConversionXL

AUGUST 1, 2017

Customer loyalty is a nebulous concept, but crafting experiences optimized for loyalty reaps many short-term and long-term rewards. How Do We Define Customer Loyalty? Generally speaking, customer loyalty is defined as the intention and action of choosing a certain brand or product repeatedly instead of other alternatives.

Customer 91

Customer Retention B2C Programming 91

Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 23, 2022

Jenny has been creating, executing, and reviewing strategies for online communities for more than 10 years. In this episode, she’s breaking down why it’s so important today to build an online community of raving fans and customers for your business and the best ways to go about it. Marketing Podcast with Jenny Weigle.

Community 91

Community B2B B2C Technical Review 91

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 22, 2020

An AI system’s cultural costs and benefits may include its value-add to customers, users’ perceptions of its interface, its interoperability with existing operational systems, its overall reliability, its embodiment of a company’s cultural beliefs (e.g., collaborative problem-solving is valued within this organization”), and more.

Artificial Inteligence 165

Artificial Inteligence San Diego Leadership B2C 165

Up and Running

AUGUST 25, 2021

Eventually, your first set of products will reach a sales peak, which means you may start to notice a plateau in profits and customer engagement. You should always make sure you have the staff, funding, and resources to keep your current customers happy before venturing outside your industry. Talk to your existing customers.

B2B 118

B2B Audience Software Review B2C 118

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

It’s often said that you shouldn’t talk about price during customer development interviews. Or seen a review of an iPhone app hung up on pricing trivialities: “It would be pretty good at $0.99, but it’s not worth $1.99.” simple enough to be self-service). . $1/mo simple enough to be self-service).

Bootstrapping 294

Bootstrapping Technical Review B2C Sales Cycle 294

Version One Ventures

OCTOBER 18, 2012

“Traction is the new IP ” sums up perfectly how the technology space has evolved over the past decade due to the nature of the web. Barriers to entry are no longer created by patents or by tech differentiation alone, but by superior traction in the marketplace.

IP 163

IP Technical Review B2C Social Network 163

The Next Web

JUNE 8, 2014

The keys are maintaining capital efficiency, launching early versions to the SMB market and constantly applying customer development methods. However, we argue that in the long run, B2B companies can be more capital efficient than B2C companies, achieving maximum traction at minimal investment. And more importantly, B2B companies.

B2C 132

B2C B2B IP Technical Review 132

Austin Startup

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

This 4-part story, however, explores the Austin ecosystem based on the 4Cs framework —  culture , capital , customers, and competencies. Should Early Stage Startups Move to Austin because of Customers? Silicon Valley is known for early adopters among both consumer and enterprise customers.

Early Stage 54

Early Stage Austin Silicon Valley San Antonio 54

Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 7, 2023

She is the global customer growth and innovation evangelist at Salesforce and the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Growth IQ. Key Takeaway: Prioritizing the employee experience alongside customer experience drives business success. 06:25] In most companies, the customer interacts with their employees. [06:25]

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Employee Technical Review Advisory Board Sales 73

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

VCs tout themselves as frontier technology investors, but most are using the same infrastructure tools they have used for the past 20+ years: Excel and recent college grads searching Google. According to Knowledge.VC , under 5% of US VCs have a full-time team member focused on technology. . But we’re doing it slowly.

Private Equity 60

Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Technical Review 60

Up and Running

JANUARY 18, 2021

These are based on elements that should strengthen your store and limit disruption while building better customer relationships. The economy and your customers are still changing, so let’s look at what the driving forces of change have taught us. Customers want you to get out of the way. Greater social integration.

eCommerce 150

eCommerce B2B Forecast Demand 150

ConversionXL

APRIL 28, 2021

In many cases, customers are more willing to give out their info when rewards are at stake, like discounts or sales. Everyone in tech is chasing what’s known as a “sticky” experience. Stefan Thomke of MIT’s Sloan Management Review recently wrote that memorable experiences can drive customer decisions as much as price and functionality.

Email 151

Email Product Marketing Cofounder 151

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

They range from straightforward technical optimizations to complex, long-term efforts to differentiate through a superior consumer experience. translate more efficiently for current voice technology than others (“What’s a good MBA program on the West Coast that offers evening classes and generous scholarships?”). stars, 9 reviews).

B2B 100

B2B eCommerce Search Technical Review 100

Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

We were trying to pick a name that would indicate what it is we do since we are a B2C company. We are a review platform for VoIP services. 14- HQ in Lisbon and our target customers are San Francisco. 21- Surveys to potential customers. I came up with my business name after weeks of brainstorming. What a waste of time!

Naming 152

Naming India Chicago Entrepreneur 152

Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 2, 2024

Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please! Exclusive to new customers—upgrade and grow your business with ActiveCampaign today! So what that means is your customers are searching for your product or service, but they don't actually click anywhere, including clicking to your website. 06:04): That's a long query.

SEO 62

SEO Search Generative AI Engineer 62

Up and Running

AUGUST 7, 2019

For small ecommerce businesses to survive and grow, you’re going to have to come to grips with this new reality and react to it in a way that your customers want, whether they know it or not. Look for opportunities to create customer experiences, offer unique products, personalize your offers, or provide easy education on a product.

eCommerce 77

eCommerce Software Review Technical Review Audience 77

ConversionXL

MARCH 18, 2019

As marketers, we know that customers are our best salespeople. Their reviews and testimonials build credibility and trust. Congrats if you’re among the 73% of marketers who publish customer case studies to win hearts, minds, and pockets. One study suggests that B2B buyers are even more emotional than B2C buyers.).

B2B 134

B2B Non-disclosure Agreement Technical Review Naming 134

ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

By turning those fans into customers, you can create long-term advocates that spend more money and recommend you to others. Edelman’s Trust Barometer study shows that trust is second only to price in becoming a loyal customer. Because of this, it spans two objectives: Turning customers into advocates Improving customer retention.

Social Media 142

Social Media Media Developer Marketing 142

View from Seed

AUGUST 30, 2016

For those of us that have been working in the startup and technology space for at least the past 10 years, these addresses mean two things. Second: These addresses are some of the most exciting places to visit in tech because upon arriving, one can instantly see what true scale looks like in action. . — Matching Algorithms.

Social Media 185

Social Media B2B North America Media 185

Austin Startup

OCTOBER 15, 2017

What seems to be the best way to create customers and revenue may result in a business model that is out of vogue with the investment world and shortchanges you on enterprise valuation. A good example is the marketing technology sector. You don’t normally get to dictate the decision as to how your customers want to buy.

Technical Review 48

Technical Review Software Review Nevada Silicon Valley 48

Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

You spend a lot of time and energy winning over new business, and once you’ve gotten that prospect to convert, you work hard to create a positive customer experience. It helps to establish a concrete plan for generating these referrals from your existing customers. Know Your Customer. Create a Customer Reward Program.

Programming 65

Programming Technical Review B2C Email 65

The Next Web

MARCH 3, 2014

Your mission is to grow, and for B2C companies it means more users. You can Google ideas and see what the autocomplete dishes out, ask your friends (also a great resource for foreign language keywords), research your competitors’ keywords, scan your AppStore reviews for hints, or my favorite – use Twitter. Isn’t that fun?

Brazil 158

Brazil Technical Review PR Development Team Review 158

ConversionXL

JUNE 25, 2021

This plan is your go-to-market (GtM) strategy , which should be informed by: Market conditions and competitive positioning Ideal customers and target audience Product offer and pricing Lead generation and customer acquisition process. Sales messaging with only internal or stakeholder input will lack customer insights and perceptions.

Product 96

Product Social Media Audience Software Review 96