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MARCH 25, 2016

The metrics were good but we wondered how much better they would be when we expanded our product. In the early days of every business the incumbents tend not to respond because you’re too small and insignificant. As they see you grow the become intrigued and probably analyze your business model and potential.

Startup 150

Startup Seed Money DC Software Review 150

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OCTOBER 10, 2011

They are potentially different business models. The decision to split the businesses : 3 out of 5 stars. I really like the clarity of two business units – whatever you name them. Perhaps they should have just created business units called: Netflix DVD & Netflix Streaming. No, probably not. ”).

Customer 287

Customer Technical Review Caching PR 287

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JUNE 4, 2013

I recommend you read Fred Wilson’s recent blog post about the need for a well articulated business strategy before pushing a particular business model. He then brought her to board meetings so nobody could accuse him of not having a business model. Business Model. Startup Advice'

Technical Review 401

Technical Review Startup Business Model Non-Compete 401

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MAY 23, 2012

In an over-funding environment companies are encouraged to eschew revenues in a land grab to acquire eyeballs, clicks, page views or whatever other vanity metrics give VCs the false comfort that they’re sitting on a gold mine. They compete on features, price and execution. Search for a restaurant, book a table, eat in 30 minutes.

Venture Capital 347

Venture Capital Technical Review LP Mobile 347

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MARCH 3, 2013

But while universities are developing online content they are not fundamentally disrupting leaning because the method of delivery is not a new business model. He believes that one of the financial metrics taught at business schools and reinforced by Wall Street has accelerated offshoring of industries.

Bankruptcy 403

Bankruptcy Offshore Liquidation Preference Balance Sheet 403

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JUNE 12, 2010

-Offers a private label service that allows campus book retailers to offer an online rental model; serves 1.3mm to-date. Company grew by more than “400% each year” for past few years [assume growth metric = revenues]. Metrics: 2.5mm members, 1,000 brands, 2,500 sale events to-date. Founded in 2008 by Mehdi Maghsoodnia.

Venture Capital 217

Venture Capital Los Angeles Oakland Asia 217