Balance Sheet Business Model Distribution Finance 
Steve Blank
MARCH 26, 2019
The class was unique in that it was 1) team-based, 2) experiential, 3) lean-driven (hypothesis testing/business model/customer development/agile engineering). When we started this class, the concept of Lean (business models, customer development, agile, pivots, mvp’s) was new to everyone. Class Velocity/Depth.
Steve Blank
MARCH 31, 2014
Cheered on by finance professors, Wall Street analysts, investors and hedge funds, companies have learned how to make metrics like Internal Rate of Return look great by one; outsourcing everything, two, getting assets off their balance sheet, and three only investing in things that pay off fast. Act Like a Startup.
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Up and Running
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Write your business plan and develop your business model with this in mind so you can avoid these issues. . You can choose from a few different types of business plans depending on your needs. If you’re seeking investment, you need a traditional business plan. Distribution. Be specific. Financial plan.
Reid Hoffman
JULY 27, 2021
I was still unprepared; I had no idea that I also needed to learn about go-to-market strategy and distribution. What business schools can provide is an opportunity to learn a set of skills that can be helpful on the entrepreneurial journey. In particular, Bill Sahlman’s Entrepreneurial Finance course was excellent.
Reid Hoffman
JULY 27, 2021
I was still unprepared; I had no idea that I also needed to learn about go-to-market strategy and distribution. What business schools can provide is an opportunity to learn a set of skills that can be helpful on the entrepreneurial journey. In particular, Bill Sahlman’s Entrepreneurial Finance course was excellent.
Steve Blank
FEBRUARY 22, 2010
Startups that are searching for a business model need to keep score differently than large companies that are executing a known business model. Yet most entrepreneurs and their VC’s make startups use financial models and spreadsheets that actually hinder their success. Managing the Business. Here’s why.
Up and Running
FEBRUARY 17, 2016
In this two-part guide to starting a brewery, we’re going to talk with brewers who’ve been there-done-that, and we’ll get insights from experts in supporting industries such as insurance and finance, as well as discuss regulatory issues. In part two, we’ll discuss finances, insurance, and regulations for breweries.
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