Steve Blank

JUNE 27, 2017

As more and more companies face disruption from globalization, new technology, and startups that have more capital than the incumbents, the continuing cry from Wall Street investors is, “Why can’t companies be as innovative as startups?”. Here’s one reason why: Startups can do anything. Startups can do anything.

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Startup New York City Valuation Distribution 301

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Today we are announcing the biggest entrepreneurial program ever launched – Startup Weekend Next. A partnership of Startup Weekend , Startup America , TechStars and Udacity , Startup Weekend Next brings four weeks of amazing hands-on training learning to build your startup to cities around the world.

Startup 335

Startup Lean Incubator Business Model 335

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 17, 2020

These things outside your control do happen, but based on my years of experience as a startup advisor and angel investor, I still see too many strategies leading to failure that are inside the entrepreneur decision realm. I certainly agree that starting a business is fraught with risk, and none of us get it all right the first time.

Intellectual Property 436

Intellectual Property Angel Investor Viral Distribution 436

NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

It is our startup sector which will drive this innovative progress. Startup founders are our ambitious problem solvers. To generate growth in a startup, it is almost always necessary to raise external capital to run the necessary. experiments to build a product, find customers, test business models and hire amazing people.

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Technical Review Software Review New Zealand Due Diligence 90

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

I have often been asked about Startup Funding by entrepreneurs. Many myths surround the subject of startup funding. Here is Startup Funding, a Comprehensive Guide for Entrepreneurs. Reasons for funding. ? Scale up your operations. Now you may want to scale up your operations or expand your presence.

Startup 150

Startup Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Seed Stage 150

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2020

Even though the color of their money is always green, all startup investors are not the same. Investor due diligence on a startup is not a mysterious black art, but is nothing more than a final integrity check on all aspects of your business model, team, product, customers, and plan. It’s no fun for either side.

Technical Review 310

Technical Review Due Diligence Term Sheet Offshore 310

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 11, 2022

Government grants. All other sections, starting with a definition of the problem and the solution, opportunity sizing, business model, competition, executive team, and financial projections, are just as critical for nonprofits as for-profits. As in any company, they can lead to employee problems, or messy legal issues.

Angel Investor 327

Angel Investor Equity Technical Review Exit Strategy 327

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Government grants. All other sections, starting with a definition of the problem and the solution, opportunity sizing, business model, competition, executive team, and financial projections, are just as critical for nonprofits as for-profits. As in any company, they can lead to employee problems, or messy legal issues.

Equity 235

Equity Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy 235

Steve Blank

JUNE 8, 2021

The trick is we use the same Lean LaunchPad / I-Corps curriculum — and the same class structure – experiential, hands-on– driven this time by a mission -model not a business model. Few consider opportunities to make the world safer with the Department of Defense, Intelligence community or other government agencies.

Lean 413

Lean Security Asia SBIR 413

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 22, 2019

Stay compliant with ATO and government legislation through automated updates to tax and payroll processes. Utilise Cloud based operation which reduces the need for bulky servers and enables staff to work remotely from their laptops or computers. Allow for multi-user interaction from remote locations. Automate data processing.

Software Review 176

Software Review Due Diligence Startup Stock 176

David Teten

MARCH 31, 2012

I’m exceptionally excited to announce that I’m now Chairman and lead investor with some other angels in a new company, Spright Governance Inc. Spright is a spinoff of the Singaporean government, which will leverage their proven expertise and technology to run other cities, states, and nations globally. at $47,568. was ranked #71.

Government 154

Government Singapore New York City Non-Compete 154

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 7, 2011

I spent the month of September lecturing, and interacting with (literally) thousands of entrepreneurs in two emerging startup markets, Finland and Russia. What I found in Finland was: a whole lot of smart, passionate entrepreneurs who want to build a startup hub in Helsinki. Startup Blog: Arctic Startup.

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Finland Venture Capital Government Russia 328

Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 23, 2013

For what I had thought were a few simple ideas about taking what we’ve learned about startups and applying it to corporate innovation, the post has gotten an amazing reaction. government agencies and private corporations, he has a unique perspective. He is a co-author of The GE Work-Out and The Boundaryless Organization.

Business Model 334

Business Model Technical Review Business Plan Search 334

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. This left an open playing field for Chinese software startups as they “copy to China” existing U.S. business models. Small startups act the same way, simply cloning each other’s products.

China 327

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 327

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 25, 2023

4- Drop-shipping enterprise Photo Credit: Matthew Magnante It's my proposal The drop-shipping business model involves selling things that are transported straight from the supplier to the client. Try creating a food delivery service if you've been considering a startup but don't have the capital to do so.

Software Review 117

Software Review Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Entrepreneur 117

Steve Blank

APRIL 28, 2014

He’s helping city government in Philadelphia become more innovative by applying Lean startup methods and Philadelphia University’s innovation curriculum. I asked him to share an update on his work on teaching lean techniques to local governments. Building a Government Innovation Curriculum.

Government 307

Government Philadelphia Lean Customer Development 307

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The year 2024 is right around the corner, and with it comes many new opportunities and challenges for startups. As the business world continues to evolve rapidly, staying ahead of the curve is essential for success.

Startup 142

Startup Analytics Global Agile 142

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 3, 2016

These things outside your control do happen, but based on my years of experience as a startup advisor and angel investor, I still see too many shortcuts leading to failure that are inside the entrepreneur decision realm. I certainly agree that starting a business is fraught with risk, and none of us get it all right the first time.

Intellectual Property 120

Intellectual Property Startup Angel Investor Viral 120

Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 23, 2013

For what I had thought were a few simple ideas about taking what we’ve learned about startups and applying it to corporate innovation, the post has gotten an amazing reaction. government agencies and private corporations, he has a unique perspective. He is a co-author of The GE Work-Out and The Boundaryless Organization.

Business Model 226

Business Model Business Plan Technical Review Search 226

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 19, 2023

Good implementation requires a plan, and a great plan and great operational decisions come from great people. Create a formidable and durable business model. Your business model is your value proposition. Free” sounds like a great model, but it doesn’t imply value. Government matters.

Entrepreneur 253

Entrepreneur United States Business Model Government 253

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 27, 2011

And if you are interested in the rise of Asia’s startup scene and how trends are shaping entrepreneurship in those countries, there’s no better book you can pick up than “ Startup Asia: Top Strategies for Cashing in on Asia’s Innovation Boom “, authored by journalist and Forbes contributor Rebecca Fannin.

Asia 167

Asia Technical Review Vietnam Singapore 167

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. This left an open playing field for Chinese software startups as they “copy to China” existing U.S. business models. Small startups act the same way, simply cloning each other’s products.

China 219

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 219

Women Entrepreneurs Can

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

Are you planning a startup? There are many things to consider when starting a business when it comes to protecting your company. Legal action towards your startup can delay your operation or even lead your company to discontinue entirely. Luckily, there are evasive tactics or tips that you can instill in your startup.

Intellectual Property 59

Intellectual Property Startup Government Technical Review 59

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

Good implementation requires a plan, and a great plan and great operational decisions come from great people. Create a formidable and durable business model. Your business model is your value proposition. Free” sounds like a great model, but it doesn’t imply value. Government matters.

United States 429

United States Business Model Government Differentiation 429

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Even though the color of their money is always green, all startup investors are not the same. Investor due diligence on a startup is not a mysterious black art, but is nothing more than a final integrity check on all aspects of your business model, team, product, customers, and plan. It’s no fun for either side.

Technical Review 257

Technical Review Due Diligence Term Sheet Offshore 257

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 9, 2018

If you’re a startup trying to disrupt an existing business you need to read The Fixer by Bradley Tusk and Regulatory Hacking by Evan Burfield. They use the Business Model (or Mission Model ) Canvas to keep track of their key hypotheses and then rapidly test them by talking to customers and iterating their Minimal Viable Products.

Marketing 325

Marketing Startup Government SEC 325

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

Government grants. All other sections, starting with a definition of the problem and the solution, opportunity sizing, business model, competition, executive team, and financial projections, are just as critical for non-profits as for-profits. donation equity grant investment non-profit philantropy startup'

Angel Investor 120

Angel Investor Equity Technical Review Exit Strategy 120

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Until the recession a decade ago, market research indicated that as many as 90 percent of the roughly 20 million American small business owners were motivated more by lifestyle than growth and money. More recently, the desire for extra income has become the key driver in new startups, according to the popular press.

Entrepreneur 371

Entrepreneur Equity Dilution LLC 371

Steve Blank

JUNE 12, 2020

And the trick is we use the same Lean LaunchPad / I-Corps curriculum — and kept the same class structure – experiential, hands-on, driven this time by a mission -model not a business model. Few consider opportunities to make the world safer with the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community or other government agencies.

Oakland 313

Oakland Asia Lean Video 313

Steve Blank

JUNE 26, 2015

government to help them innovate faster– not just kind of fast, but 10x the number of initiatives in 1/5 the time. In the last five years “ Lean Startup ” methodologies have enabled entrepreneurs to efficiently build a startup by searching for product/market fit rather than blindly trying to execute. Here’s how.

Lean 120

Lean Management Business Model Incubator 120

Hearpreneur

APRIL 13, 2022

As a CEO of a technological startup, I often need to find trustworthy information as quickly as possible. Moreover, I like inspiring myself with interesting online business models and Wikipedia is a great example of a user-generated content-based website. It led the way to a new kind of business model and changed the game.

Artificial Inteligence 76

Artificial Inteligence Entrepreneur Technical Review Software Review 76

The Startup Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

They demand clear insights into how companies operate and make decisions. Businesses can enhance transparency by implementing regular reporting on their operations, financials, and sustainability practices. Conclusion The growing significance of business ethics in today’s world is undeniable.

Reputation 146

Reputation Leadership Non-Compete Government 146

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The structure of an accounting firm depends on its size: Some are one-person operations run out of the owner’s home office, while others employ hundreds or thousands of people in multiple locations around the country (or world). How will my business be structured? Will I operate as a sole proprietor, partnership, or corporation?

Technical Review 166

Technical Review Business Plan Networking Employee 166

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2023

These components can totally change your customer value proposition, or the business model that you have honed. Re-validate your business model in every market. Evaluate the political climate and operational processes.

Global 276

Global Algorithm Business Model Social Media 276

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 4, 2021

The business entrepreneur mission is profit always, social impact maybe. The evident and real purpose of the social enterprise must be to make the world a better place, through the operation of the business. Not an investment opportunity for business investors. Not about entrepreneurship in the government sector.

Entrepreneur 345

Entrepreneur Angel Investor Government Bootstrapping 345

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Even if you already know what a SWOT analysis is and what it’s used for, it can be tough to translate that information and examine your own business with a critical eye. Reading an example SWOT analysis for a business that is either in your industry or based on a comparable business model can help get you started.

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Botswana Business Plan Oregon Distribution 148

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 12, 2021

In my experience as a business advisor and occasional investor, many of you won’t make it that far, succumbing to the high costs of getting those first customers, funding an initial inventory, and building an operational support process. Join a startup accelerator or structured peer group.

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Dilution Incubator Bootstrapping Government 404