Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2014

As the venture capital business has come roaring back in the last 5 years, startups are awash in available capital. Metrics like Return on Net Assets, Return on Capital and Internal Rate of Return are the guiding stars of the board and CEO. First the markets favor capital efficiency over R&D.

Private Equity 326

Private Equity Metrics China Intellectual Property 326

Reid Hoffman

JULY 27, 2021

What business schools can provide is an opportunity to learn a set of skills that can be helpful on the entrepreneurial journey. MBA programs teach valuable analytical skills that can help you evaluate and refine strategies and business models. In particular, Bill Sahlman’s Entrepreneurial Finance course was excellent.

Silicon Valley 69

Silicon Valley Venture Capital Balance Sheet Cofounder 69

Reid Hoffman

JULY 27, 2021

What business schools can provide is an opportunity to learn a set of skills that can be helpful on the entrepreneurial journey. MBA programs teach valuable analytical skills that can help you evaluate and refine strategies and business models. In particular, Bill Sahlman’s Entrepreneurial Finance course was excellent.

Silicon Valley 69

Silicon Valley Venture Capital Balance Sheet Cofounder 69

Steve Blank

JUNE 23, 2016

It’s a lot easier to get these numbers to look great by outsourcing everything, getting assets off the balance sheet and only investing in things that pay off fast. These resulting business models made them look incredibly profitable. They knew how to execute the current business model. Lessons Learned.

Architecture 227

Architecture IRR Balance Sheet Liquidity Event 227

Steve Blank

JUNE 1, 2011

Reinventing the board meeting may offer venture-backed startups a more efficient, productive way to direct and measure their search for a profitable business model. The combination of Venture Capital and technology startups is only about 50 years old. 1) It’s an obligation that came with the check.

Silicon Valley 292

Silicon Valley Business Model Venture Capital Balance Sheet 292

Steve Blank

JUNE 1, 2011

Reinventing the board meeting may offer venture-backed startups a more efficient, productive way to direct and measure their search for a profitable business model. The combination of Venture Capital and technology startups is only about 50 years old. 1) It’s an obligation that came with the check.

Silicon Valley 263

Silicon Valley Business Model Venture Capital Balance Sheet 263

Up and Running

MAY 30, 2022

An often overlooked purpose of a business plan is as a tool to define success metrics. This includes financial statements such as your profit and loss, cash flow, balance sheet, and sales forecast. Creating a business plan helps you do just that while also defining ongoing financial needs to keep in mind.

Business Plan 150

Business Plan Balance Sheet Revenue Metrics 150