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Is a Venture Studio Right for You?

Steve Blank

Venture Studios are an “idea factory” with their own employees searching for product/market fit and a repeatable and scalable business model. But these look for founders who have a technical or business model insight and a team. They do the most to de-risk the early stages of a startup. Carlos stirred his coffee.

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10 Common Startup Mistakes That Are Rarely Admitted

Startup Professionals Musings

Even non-profits need a profitable business model to offset staff and operating costs. Assume passion level defines business opportunity. Bypasses intellectual property as not worth the cost. Entrepreneurs need to spend time working on the business, as well as in the business.

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10 Popular Business Strategies That Most Often Fail

Startup Professionals Musings

Even non-profits need a profitable business model to offset staff and operating costs. Assume passion level defines business opportunity. Bypasses intellectual property as not worth the cost. Entrepreneurs need to spend time working on the business, as well as in the business.

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12 Tips for Avoiding Litigation As a Startup

Women Entrepreneurs Can

Legal action towards your startup can delay your operation or even lead your company to discontinue entirely. Lawsuits filed against you and your company, for something you are not mindful of, can take your hands off your business’s vital areas. Legally Secure Your Intellectual Property Position.

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9 Crucial Elements Of Every New Venture Funding Pitch

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, you can find these elements embodied in many of the business plan templates and tools out there, such as the Business Model Canvas. The business proposals I see often target multiple unrelated segments, such as consumers, enterprises, and government. Identify your intellectual property or “secret sauce.”

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China Startups – The Gold Rush and Fire Extinguishers (Part 5 of 5)

Steve Blank

business models. Intellectual property protection is great on paper and “limited” in practice. Eventually, China’s innovation-driven economy needs intellectual property rights and anti-trust laws that are enforced. The Chinese government must be laughing hysterically over U.S.

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10 Shortcuts To Startup Success I Don’t Recommend

Startup Professionals Musings

Even non-profits need a profitable business model to offset staff and operating costs. Assume passion level defines business opportunity. Bypasses intellectual property as not worth the cost. Entrepreneurs need to spend time working on the business, as well as in the business.