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The Lean LaunchPad Class: It’s the same, but different

Steve Blank

We just finished the 8 th annual Lean LaunchPad class at Stanford. It’s hard to imagine, but only a decade ago, the capstone entrepreneurship class in most universities was how to write – or pitch- a business plan. Now they’re common buzzwords, and most of the students come in with an understanding of Lean.

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How to Write a Business Plan for a Subscription Box Service

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If you’re seeking a bank loan or outside investment, you probably need a traditional business plan. But if you’re writing a plan as an internal guide for strategic growth, you should consider a lighter version— a Lean Plan. This guide to writing a subscription box business plan will help you through the process either way.

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How to Write a Business Plan for a Cannabis Company

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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.

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The Evolution of Entrepreneurial Education and Corporate Innovation

Steve Blank

Lean LaunchPad class developed for Stanford. Steve Blank: When I first starting teaching, the capstone entrepreneurship class was how to write a business plan. Other classes were on how to prep for VC pitches or develop the five year income statements, balance sheets and cash flows or read case studies. Worth a read.

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In 15 Years From Now Half of US Universities May Be in Bankruptcy. My Surprise Discussion with @ClayChristensen

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Obviously that barrier has been brought down with low-cost ability to capture, stream and distribute content over the Internet. But while universities are developing online content they are not fundamentally disrupting leaning because the method of delivery is not a new business model.

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How to Start a Brewery: Growing Your Own Craft Beer Business

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These products will be distributed to remote yet extremely viable areas, where the market is appreciative of readily-available, good-quality brew. With this money, they plan to expand its distribution to selected metro areas within the state of Oregon. There’s no one model—or one business plan—for breweries.

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