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Corporate Acquisitions of Startups: Why Do They Fail?

Steve Blank

Most large companies manage three types of innovation: process innovation (making existing products incrementally better), continuous innovation (building on the strength of the company’s current business model but creating new elements) and disruptive innovation (creating products or services that did not exist before.).

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Intellectual Property for Startups in the Real World

Gust

Last month we covered the basics of intellectual property (IP) for startups, including a simple taxonomy, some common issues and related documents for entrepreneurs to use when forming a new startup. How much is it worth investing in cultivating and enforcing an IP portfolio ? Barriers to entry ?

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IP-Delivered TV: Are We There Yet?

Andrew Payne

I’ve always felt television, in the limit, will be delivered over IP. Specialized, proprietary cable TV distribution is gradually giving way to big, fast, cheap IP pipes. The problem isn’t technology; it’s the business model. I think they’ve got a decent shot.

IP 68
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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

Equity VC is a “get rich slow” business. Flexible VC creates early liquidity which can be either reinvested or distributed to LPs. As a result, unfounded hockey-stick graphs and unicorn promises give way to financial fluency, realistic expectations, frank conversations about what a business can credibly achieve, and transparency. .

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IP-Delivered TV: Are We There Yet?

Andrew Payne

I’ve always felt television, in the limit, will be delivered over IP. Specialized, proprietary cable TV distribution is gradually giving way to big, fast, cheap IP pipes. The problem isn’t technology; it’s the business model. I think they’ve got a decent shot.

IP 55
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Why The Media Has Been Wrong About YouTube Networks

Both Sides of the Table

Maker announced it has raised $62 million this year, acquired an amazing off-YouTube distribution network and grown its business in monetary terms by almost 300% year-over-year off of an already large base. Developing O&O (owned & operated) businesses (outside of YouTube). ” YouTube takes 45%.

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What Big Companies Look For When Buying Your Startup

The Startup Magazine

If you can prove a business model, traction, and potential for a tremendous scale with the right backing, you could be a ripe target to be acquired. . IP & Technology. It’s important that you know the value of your IP and position yourself for a good startup exit. Distribution & Customers.