Steve Blank

JUNE 26, 2014

We’re changing the order in which we teach the business model canvas and customer development to better-fit therapeutics, diagnostics and medical devices. — Over the last three years the Lean LaunchPad class has started to replace the last century’s “how to write a business plan” classes as the foundation for entrepreneurial education.

Intellectual Property 281

Intellectual Property Lean IP Open Source 281

Steve Blank

APRIL 23, 2014

Remember, the definition of a startup is a temporary organization designed to search for a repeatable and scalable business model. ( A business model is all the parts of a strategy necessary to deliver a product to a customer and make money from it. Lessons Learned. Acquirers need a formal integration and on-boarding process.

Acquisition 332

Acquisition Intellectual Property Silicon Valley Startup 332

Gust

JANUARY 4, 2012

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 ?

Intellectual Property 143

Intellectual Property IP Startup United States 143

Steve Blank

MARCH 11, 2015

They’ve learned the best distribution channel to get the product from their company to the customer. Filed under: Big Companies versus Startups: Durant versus Sloan , Business Model versus Business Plan , Customer Development. They’ve found product/market fit (what products customers want to buy).

Widget 120

Widget Lean Business Model Metrics 120

Steve Blank

MAY 3, 2011

The concept of Partners , took some explanation as some teams confused partners with the Distribution Channel.). After a week of hectic customer discovery , the team further refined their new business model. His lecture covered: What resources do you need to build your business? Any IP you need to license?

South Dakota 217

South Dakota Business Model Lean United States 217

maplebutter.com

JANUARY 8, 2013

No investor cares about a business plan. If you’re not into business plans, as an investor, how would you decide if a startup is worth investing in (if you do in fact invest in startups)? . Some suggest that “sustainable innovation” is part of a few things that investors look for in a business.

Technical Review 44

Technical Review Startup Cofounder Software Review 44

www.vccafe.com

MARCH 11, 2013

IP Location Tools. free, distributed source code control management system. That’s why we gathered a collection of 20 online resources for European startups that will help you with business plans, recruiting, publicity and networking. BPS : Business Plan Servicesâ?? business planning.

Software Review 53

Software Review Technical Review Startup 53