Steve Blank

APRIL 16, 2013

For decades this revered business magazine described management techniques that were developed in and were for large corporations – offering more efficient and creative ways to execute existing business models. Business-as-usual management techniques focused on efficiency and execution are no longer a credible response.

Technical Review 220

Technical Review Lean Venture Capital Customer Development 220

ReadWriteStart

JULY 26, 2022

Obtaining a competitive advantage while improving consistency and quality ensures that the supply chain will soon embrace flexible business models and become more efficient. Each of these conditions then helps these companies find new and better clients while filling each business’s unique needs. Conclusion.

Germany 175

Germany San Jose Technical Review India 175

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

With venture capitalists around the world shifting their focus to Asia, here are 5 ways the surge in venture capital fundraising is shaking up the startup landscape in the region. KPMG’s Venture Pulse Q3 2017 reported that the Asian market has raised $12.3 Drives development in technology.

Venture Capital 151

Venture Capital Asia Artificial Inteligence Later Stage 151

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

Many observers of the venture capital industry have questioned whether its best days are behind it. Looking ahead at the next decade I am excited by what I believe will be viewed as one of the best and most rational investment periods for venture capital due to seven discrete factors: 1.

Venture Capital 347

Venture Capital Technical Review LP Mobile 347

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. I have been impressed by how these venture capitalists are accomplishing a major social impact goal…without even trying to. of venture capital deals. Don’t hire people you know!

Revenue 60

Revenue Cofounder Founder Venture Capital 60

VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

That’s on average the time venture capital investors spend on a pre-seed pitch deck, according to the latest Dropbox/Docsend funding research report. Market size Team Traction Competition – be honest and knowledgeable about your competitive landscape Business model/ financials The Ask – how much are you raising?

Technical Review 166

Technical Review Early Stage Cofounder Portfolio 166

David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

Similar to the explosion of seed funds in the past decade, we (and some limited partners too ) believe these Flexible VCs are on the forefront of what will become a major segment of the venture ecosystem. We detail below the major categories of VC: VENTURE CAPITAL TYPOLOGY. FLEXIBLE VC VS. OTHER VENTURE CAPITAL MODELS.

Cofounder 78

Cofounder Technical Review Equity Dividend 78

VC Cafe

JANUARY 24, 2023

Highlights from the report: Global gaming industry saw record year with over 1300 deals and $127B in disclosed deal value. Gaming is a sector that traditionally struggled to attract venture capital investment in the early days, as mentioned by Mitch Lasky and Blake Robbins in the Gamecraft podcast. billion in 2022.

Generative AI 103

Generative AI San Francisco Technical Review Europe 103

Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2014

Your time at ESADE has trained you to become a global business leader. Just look at the disruptive challenges that businesses face today– globalization, China as a manufacturer, China as a consumer, the Internet, and a steady stream of new startups. First the markets favor capital efficiency over R&D.

Private Equity 326

Private Equity Metrics China Business Model 326

Gust

DECEMBER 21, 2013

Their entire business model is based on investing in companies that can potentially offer very high returns. For venture capital, this is typically ten times the invested capital, and those returns can only be achieved through equity appreciation, not debt service. original post can be found on Quora @ [link] *.

Private Equity 139

Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Finance 139

Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Alexander Osterwalder and I spent last week in Salt Lake City, Utah as judges at the 2 nd Annual International Business Model Competition , hosted by Professor Nathan Furr , and his team at the BYU Center for Entrepreneurship. The Business Plan ?- Business Plan vs. Business Model + Customer Development.

Business Model 264

Business Model Customer Development Utah Business Plan 264

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

The book has been shepherded and edited by a great Japanese VC at Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Venture Capital, Takashi Tsutsumi, with help from Masato Iino. These kinds of success cases continue to happen in Japan’s startup community and in corporations that have to innovate to remain competitive in the global market.

Japan 296

Japan Customer Development Developer Customer 296

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

business models. Note that the inner ring shows their global equivalents.). The downside is that with so much venture and angel capital available, investors have been willing to fund the 10 th Groupon clone. business models. Filed under: China , Customer Development , Technology , Venture Capital.

China 324

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 324

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 13, 2011

Finnish startup successes on a global stage include MySQL , F-Secure , Rovio , Habbo , Playfish , The Switch , Tectia , Trulia and Linux. 9-to-5 Venture Capital. It's hard enough to pick which existing companies with known business models to aid. And they should give themselves a 5-10 year plan to do so.

Finland 158

Finland Venture Capital Government Russia 158

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 6, 2013

DogVacay is part of a new global movement some people are calling “ Collaborative Consumption.” He wanted to work in venture capital and I was new to the industry and in no position to hire anybody. He turned to Mike Jones at Science who was newly set up as an accelerator of sorts or a venture studio.

San Diego 344

San Diego Technical Review Seed Capital Sacramento 344

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

The pervasive ability and need to communicate constantly and globally through the Internet and smartphones is incenting everyone to get more out of their own assets and time, and capitalize on the idle resources of others. One consequence of the new sharing business model is that goods become services.

Cuba 316

Cuba Venture Capital Community Valuation 316

ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 27, 2023

In the ever-evolving global technology landscape, one nation has been making remarkable strides and capturing the attention of countries, companies, and start-ups alike. Innovative start-ups such as Coupang, Woowa Brothers, and Naver have gained international recognition and become synonymous with innovation and disruptive business models.

Global 135

Global Government Incubator Venture Capital 135

The Next Web

JULY 20, 2013

They speak about how they love to help entrepreneurs build successful companies, yet when I ask them to give me feedback on my business plan or idea, they usually don’t even bother writing me back. And if they do, they complain about lack of global potential or misunderstand my product completely. “Do Why a ‘no’ can be a good thing.

Silicon Valley 124

Silicon Valley Mongolia Technical Cofounder Entrepreneur 124

Austin Startup

MAY 11, 2017

We make a majority of our investments in those sectors and prioritize proven business models. 645 Ventures: A New Era of Venture Capital Investing Arena Growth Partners We help great leaders build great businesses. For most of us, we have been the only woman partner or senior executive in our firm.

Private Equity 48

Private Equity Venture Capital Technical Review Seed Stage 48

David Teten

AUGUST 15, 2013

1) Corporate Venture Capital. Most VCs (including ff Venture Capital ) collect money from independent limited partners in order to form their fund. Some corporations emulate this model by creating their own wholly-owned VC entities, typically with one LP: the corporate balance sheet. 4) Accelerators.

Startup 114

Startup Technical Support Balance Sheet Venture Capital 114

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

business models. Note that the inner ring shows their global equivalents.). The downside is that with so much venture and angel capital available, investors have been willing to fund the 10 th Groupon clone. business models. Filed under: China , Customer Development , Technology , Venture Capital.

China 216

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 216

thebarefootvc

JUNE 15, 2014

Since I wrote that post, millions more entrepreneurs have launched their businesses globally. Thanks to the Web and mobile connectivity, more and more people have access to online resources for education and information – the combination of on-the-ground expertise and this access to global information is creating a revolution.

Africa 106

Africa India Bangladesh United States 106

thebarefootvc

JANUARY 27, 2014

Last week, a chart in the Wall Street Journal listed private companies globally that have raised capital at $1 billion-plus valuations from venture capital firms. Globalization and resulting economic prosperity has created more wealth around the world. Suddenly, everyone’s worth a billion dollars. Or so it seems.

Technical Review 63

Technical Review Valuation Venture Capital Investment Bankers 63

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Eric Ries in Times Square For any model to be useful it has to predict what happens in the real world – including the web. I realized the Customer Development model needs to be clearer in what exactly a startup is supposed to do, regardless of the business model. “What is the “Business Model” of your startup?&#

Customer Development 223

Customer Development Web Developer Customer 223

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

The pervasive ability and need to communicate constantly and globally through the Internet and smartphones is incenting everyone to get more out of their own assets and time, and capitalize on the idle resources of others. One consequence of the new sharing business model is that goods become services.

Cuba 246

Cuba Venture Capital Community Valuation 246

ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

And EVEN if you ARE an experienced entrepreneur, all but just a few VCs still want to see customer validation, business model validation and traction, before they will invest. Why not go further, develop more valuation, customer experience, and really, deeply validate the business? Next comes the topic of angels.

Cloud 115

Cloud Finance Incubator Silicon Valley 115

ReadWriteStart

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Government-led programs like the Startup Visa Program and the Global Talent Stream are proving successful in attracting quality talent. With the Global Talent Stream, for instance, the country has reduced visa-processing times from 10 months to two weeks for those with a background in IT or STEM-related fields.

Canada 127

Canada Government Venture Capital Early Stage 127

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2011

Those with strong business models suddenly stand out when the tide goes out. That said, for every set of global challenges there are entrepreneurs dreaming of solutions, solving big problems and ready to lead us into the next 20 years. It’s what I love about entrepreneurship and about venture capital.

Saudi Arabia 309

Saudi Arabia Valuation IPO Technical Review 309

Steve Blank

JANUARY 20, 2014

Before moving to Bend last year, my career took me from engineering development roles at defense contractors in the 80’s to product management and executive marketing roles in companies like Qualcomm in the 90’s, to the world of venture capital at several firms including Bay Partners, Formative Ventures and Vulcan Ventures.

Silicon Valley 314

Silicon Valley Oregon Lean Venture Capital 314

Up and Running

JULY 2, 2014

Picking the right attorney in your startup is as important as picking the right business partner. You can’t underestimate the importance of selecting an attorney who “gets” your business model, your market opportunity, and most importantly, your fundraising and exit strategy. Best of luck to you in your startup venture!

Technical Review 118

Technical Review Angel Investor Due Diligence Dilution 118

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 3, 2012

Almost every large company understands it needs to build an organization that deals with the ever-increasing external forces of continuous disruption , the need for continuous innovation , globalization and regulation. Enter the Business Model Canvas. Operating divisions execute the known business model.

Business Model 333

Business Model Customer Development United States Operations 333

thebarefootvc

MAY 13, 2017

Just as we saw new business models proliferate around the internet, we will see new business models enabled by decentralized connectivity. This global, truly connected (peer to peer, not through intermediaries), and smarter network will benefit all of humanity.

Finance 53

Finance Technical Review Artificial Inteligence India 53

Up and Running

JUNE 23, 2015

The business model is innovative and unique, and the business itself serves as a fantastic “how to” example for entrepreneurs looking to start a social, mission-driven business. As can be imagined, tackling a global, public health problem through social enterprise is not just a worthy goal, but a lofty one.

Cofounder 60

Cofounder Sweat Equity Social Media Business Model 60

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Competition for venture capital is fierce, especially among startups. Winning Business Model. A winning business model will address an issue within the marketplace by providing a viable solution. Thinking Aloud Al Goldstein startup venture capital. by Al Goldstein, CEO of AvantCredit.

Venture Capital 100

Venture Capital Artificial Inteligence Demand Business Model 100

Pascal's View

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

The cover story of the September 7 issue of Business Week reports on the “ Radical Future of R&D “, focusing on the internationalization of research and development led by global corporations such as IBM and Hewlett Packard. business model is broken. The pipeline is dry because the U.S. More on this below.

IPO 38

IPO Venture Capital America Marketing 38

Austin Startup

AUGUST 3, 2017

I’m also interested in investing in people who have worked for me in the past or who I know through the Aspen Global Leadership Network and Henry Crown Fellowship. Is this a big enough market to support a venture funded business? For me, that’s any tech startup company in Texas or any email related company in the world.

Technical Review 69

Technical Review Startup Texas Email 69

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 29, 2020

Thus, let’s start this discussion by defining the global crisis caused by the new coronavirus, COVID-19 , so that we can look forward to finding the opportunity in the crisis. What this means is that the global economy has been paused while we wait for the virus to burn itself out. .” – Albert Einstein.

Bootstrapping 85

Bootstrapping Global Startup Hungary 85