Professor VC

JANUARY 27, 2011

How Much Diligence is Due.Or Ive addressed the due diligence question in previous posts, but this came up again in a debate we were having at a recent meeting of the Sand Hill Angels. And in order to increase our groups returns, one of our goals should be to get more people and man hours involved in the diligence process.

Technical Review 31

Technical Review Due Diligence Silicon Valley San Jose 31

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

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.” Your product is designed with natural tripwires to trigger other pricing ( Freemium model ), or not (business model left as an exercise to your future self).

Bootstrapping 294

Bootstrapping Technical Review B2C Sales Cycle 294

The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In an effort to support startups looking for capital and mentorship, The Startup Magazine is supporting Volvo Financial Services in its launch of its iLabX global innovation program for technology entrepreneurs. iLabX Technology Accelerator. A full list of mentors will be announced in due course. 02 May 2019.

North Carolina 106

North Carolina Startup Technical Review Programming 106

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

“Attached is a copy of my full business plan for your review.” The first page of the business plan better be an executive summary which gives the investor a taste of the financials, as well as opportunity, competition, and key executives. “I I don’t have a business plan, but the technology is disruptive.”

Technical Review 120

Technical Review Angel Investor Business Plan Social Media 120

Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 6, 2022

His book — Surviving a Startup: Practical Strategies for Starting a Business, Overcoming Obstacles, and Coming Out on Top. Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please! You know, could you look at my business plan? See if the business model works, all these questions. And it doesn't have to be technology.

San Francisco 97

San Francisco Technical Review Incubator Silicon Valley 97

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Services (Cloud, ads, music) have a very different business model. Ballmer and Microsoft failed because the CEO was a world-class executor (a Harvard grad and world-class salesman) of an existing business model trying to manage in a world of increasing change and disruption. How to Miss the Boat – Five Times.

Azure 120

Azure Business Model Cloud Artificial Inteligence 120

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Services (Cloud, ads, music) have a very different business model. Ballmer and Microsoft failed because the CEO was a world-class executor (a Harvard grad and world-class salesman) of an existing business model trying to manage in a world of increasing change and disruption. How to Miss the Boat – Five Times.

Azure 120

Azure Business Model Cloud Artificial Inteligence 120

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2012

After struggling to create your business plan for months, every entrepreneur likes to think that their document is inspirational and will reach someone who is smart enough to see the brilliance of the idea, intuitive enough to recognize their business acumen, and enthusiastic enough to offer the money required to make it happen.

Elevator Pitch 244

Elevator Pitch Technical Review Business Plan .Net 244

David Teten

AUGUST 20, 2019

I’ve been a traditional equity VC for 8 years, and I’m now researching new business models in venture capital. … While we do lots of work in these areas due to the attractive opportunity set, we are not an impact investor, and impact qualification is not a criterion that we use in evaluating or funding companies.

Revenue 60

Revenue Cofounder Founder Venture Capital 60

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

After struggling to create your business plan for months, every entrepreneur likes to think that their document is inspirational and will reach someone who is smart enough to see the brilliance of the idea, intuitive enough to recognize their business acumen, and enthusiastic enough to offer the money required to make it happen.

Business Plan 242

Business Plan Elevator Pitch Technical Review .Net 242

Austin Startup

MARCH 1, 2018

The biggest week of the year for tech and startups in Austin, Texas as South by Southwest (SXSW) descends upon the city from March 19–15. Bose will be demonstrating the new technology to app and device developers in a fun, informative setting. There are a zillion things to do, both official and unofficial?—?so Did I miss something?

Technical Review 89

Technical Review Austin Texas Cofounder 89

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Analyze problem areas in customer complaints, bad feedback, and reviews, which are all early warning indicators of issues faced by your organization. Each discussion should end with a clear next step with the potential customer, such as another call, a demo, or a training session. Reel them in with niche marketing. Show your value.

Sales 152

Sales Audience Social Media Email 152

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Well … I have had many late nights and I really didn’t contemplate writing many blog postings this month because I spent November in this interesting venture capital / fund raising dance involving lots of late night sessions reviewing legal documents, rewriting business plans and preparing for pitches. Page 4: Business Model.

Venture Capital 274

Venture Capital Term Sheet San Diego Viral 274

Board Effect

AUGUST 28, 2023

Corporate social responsibility is connected to what today’s companies call ESG (environmental, social, and governance) which is a practice that incorporates sustainability into a business model. Using technology can help boards be more efficient and effective. Contact BoardEffect to see a demo of the system today!

Software Review 52

Software Review Government Reputation Employee 52

Steve Blank

JUNE 12, 2020

Unlike traditional demo days or Shark Tanks which are, “here’s how smart I am, please give me money,” a Lessons Learned presentation tells the teams’ stories of a 10-week journey of hard-won learning and discovery. Steve Weinstein 30-year veteran of Silicon Valley technology companies and Hollywood media companies. What a year.

Oakland 301

Oakland Asia Lean Video 301

ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The goal of growth hacking as marketing is rapid growth, using strategies and tactics that leverage (and even exploit) technology, platforms, and behavior to reach an end goal. Common assets for SaaS companies include: Free trials Product demos Freemium offers with limited features Webinars How to guides Whitepapers. For free.

Retention 113

Retention Marketing Acquisition Channel 113

Up and Running

MAY 4, 2015

In this article, I’ll review: What to include in a one minute, five minute, ten minute, and 20 minute pitch. Tips from entrepreneurs who successfully pitched their businesses for funding. So how do you know what to include in pitching opportunities for varying lengths of time? We’ve got you covered. How much time do you have?

Technical Review 60

Technical Review Entrepreneur Software Review Houston 60

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 7, 2009

Our business model changed as we realized that to become a large company, we needed to automate more than just a few marketers. We had validated our new assumptions by a set of orders, and we had pivoted on our business model. Are These Your Slides? Truth be told, we were no longer the company in those stolen slides.

Silicon Valley 225

Silicon Valley Non-disclosure Agreement NDA Startup 225

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Technological progress has significantly altered our lives, specifically by increasing carbon dioxide emissions from various corporations. Now, let us imagine that 10 of them took the bus due to the lack of their own car, 5 used car sharing vehicles, and another 5 purchased bicycles. Carpooling is one such corporate mobility service.

Software Review 138

Software Review Software Mobile Technical Review 138

Reid Hoffman

JANUARY 12, 2023

Some users proclaimed that, with access to great foundational models, they didn’t need Google anymore. Sridhar Ramaswamy, my fellow investor at Greylock and the co-founder of Neeva , released a demo video last month about how Neeva has been working intensely on exactly that. This magic is just starting.

Artificial Inteligence 36

Artificial Inteligence ChatGPT Technical Review Conversion 36

Sophia Perl of Wisdom

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Use the 10-5-3-1 formula for raising money: Have 10 great meetings with investors, 5 of those do detailed due diligience on your company, get 3 term sheets, and 1 transfer into your bank account! Raise more money than you need because your business model may change. Tags: Business Technology.

CTO Hire 49

CTO Hire Cofounder Fractional CTO San Francisco 49

www.forentrepreneurs.com

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Business Model I would like to propose that in addition to team, product, and market, there is actually a fourth, equally important, core element of startups, which is the need for a viable business model. These new business models focused heavily on how buying behavior has changed because of the power of the web.

Acquisition 103

Acquisition Cost Customer Entrepreneur 103

Sophia Perl of Wisdom

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Use the 10-5-3-1 formula for raising money: Have 10 great meetings with investors, 5 of those do detailed due diligience on your company, get 3 term sheets, and 1 transfer into your bank account! Raise more money than you need because your business model may change. CEO of Obopay has raised $200M in funding.

CTO Hire 40

CTO Hire Cofounder Fractional CTO San Francisco 40

venturebeat.com

MARCH 8, 2011

Or it might mean you have enough customers to have “proved&# you have a viable business model, so now you can raise money with sensible terms. You want to sneak in some tech support emails during the day, so you use a cocktail of Anonymizer plus GMail-over-SSL to confound the network admin. And you need to watch your ass.

Software Review 41

Software Review Startup Technical Review Mobile 41

Professor VC

DECEMBER 18, 2008

At SJSU, we also have a business plan competition in the spring, which ideally allows the students to build a viable business model around their NIF projects. However, the NIF forces the students to focus on their idea and ability to communicate its need, kind of like the Demo conference is all about the product.

San Jose 28

San Jose Silicon Valley Technical Review Angel Investor 28

Steve Blank

APRIL 5, 2017

I reminded her that all the Lean tools she learned in class–Customer Discovery, business model and value proposition canvases– contained her answer. For example, to outflank a competitor who had faster products, Intel moved the conversation about microprocessors away from speed and technology to create a valued brand.

Marketing 310

Marketing Audience Technical Review PR 310

Professor VC

JANUARY 27, 2008

During the next four months, we will examine over a dozen entrepreneurial ventures from a diverse mix of industries - technology, service, food & beverage, and fashion. After a successful career in a technology leader (Intel, Microsoft, Cisco, etc.) How Much Diligence is Due. Are DEMO's days numbered?

San Jose 28

San Jose Technical Review Angel Investor Venture Capital 28

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Chasing funding versus chasing customers and a repeatable and scalable business model, is one reason startups fail. Is there a profitable business model? The Traditional VC Pitch Entrepreneurs who pursue the traditional product development model don’t have customer data to answer these questions. Can it scale?”

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Customer Development Developer Customer Silicon Valley 262

Professor VC

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Of course, rigorous diligence is performed, the team is challenged, and assumptions are tested. This is especially true of purchases such as buying a new home, which is one of the most common triggers for buyer's remorse, due in no small part to the huge amounts of money usually involved.Thanks for sharing this nice post.

San Jose 31

San Jose Technical Review Venture Capital Angel Investor 31

Gust

DECEMBER 27, 2012

You should know EVERYTHING about your business, product, customers and competition. You should have a crystal clear understanding of your business model and your financials. The expectation is that in an era of increasing technology and decreasing costs, you will be bringing them an operating company with at least some traction.

Software Review 164

Software Review Term Sheet Technical Review Angel Investor 164

Professor VC

SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

A: Technology companies and Drug dealers While the fall semester is in full swing, summer doesnt officially end for another few days. How Much Diligence is Due. Are DEMO's days numbered? I am not sure how this relates to venture finance or entrepreneurship, but Im sure Ill find some connection along the way.

San Jose 28

San Jose Technical Review Angel Investor Silicon Valley 28

ConversionXL

JUNE 2, 2022

To maximize impact and ensure correct prioritization, the team reviewed the top 10 accounts quarterly. How you approach it will depend on your business model and ideal accounts and how (or if) you plan to expand campaigns. They haven’t completed a form, joined a webinar, or requested a demo.

Customer 98

Customer Marketing Channel Acquisition 98

Professor VC

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

They need to have a place where they can gain an understanding of their different options for financing the venture, how to determine exactly what is needed in the marketplace, how to negotiate, how to read contracts, the role of technology, how to write a business plan, understand what your ratios are saying. ► February. (1).

San Jose 43

San Jose Silicon Valley Las Vegas Venture Capital 43

SoCal CTO

JULY 13, 2010

10 Ways To Be Your Own Boss - A VC : Venture Capital and Technology , June 18, 2010 The folks at Behance and Cool Hunting asked me to talk at their 99% Conference a couple months ago. had two occasions recently to review products which had clear market leadership. Here are the top 30 along with a brief snippet from the post.

Cofounder 175

Cofounder Technical Cofounder Term Sheet Startup 175

maplebutter.com

JANUARY 8, 2013

I have the knowledge in tech to implement it. If you’re looking for business talent – go to the business meetups. If you’re looking for technical talent – go to the dev meetups. I think it’s a huge mistake to outsource technology as a startup. I think quick, do something, then review what I’ve learned.

Technical Review 44

Technical Review Startup Cofounder Software Review 44

Seeing Both Sides

AUGUST 16, 2012

“TripAdvisor is to travel reviews what Kleenex is to tissues.”. . TripAdvisor may be one of the most fascinating companies I know and so I was excited to dig into their business model as part of my series on scaling. Henry Harteveldt, Forrester. . Magical, really. TripAdvisor’s History: Two Big Pivots.

Part-Time VPE 54

Part-Time VPE Software Review Costa Rica Technical Review 54

techcrunch.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Tech Gadgets Mobile Enterprise GreenTech CrunchBase TechCrunch TV Disrupt SF More TechCrunch TV Beta Invites Crunchies Elevator Pitches Gillmor Gang Podcasts TechCrunch Europe TechCrunch Trends TechCrunch France TechCrunch Japan Whats Hot: Android Apple Facebook Google Microsoft Twitter Yahoo Zynga Subscribe: From Nothing To Something.

Technical Review 84

Technical Review Cofounder Technical Cofounder Software Review 84