Steve Blank

OCTOBER 7, 2011

. —— I was invited to Finland as part of Stanford’s Engineering Technology Venture Program partnership with Aalto University. a government that’s trying to help, but gets in the way. Government Funding: Tekes , Sitra , Finnvera , Finnish Investment Industry. Lack of Business Experience.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2023

Some entrepreneurs start polling venture capitalists for that multi-million-dollar investment before they even have a business plan. Every entrepreneur needs help and support along the way, from developing the initial idea, to selling off the successful business (exit strategy). Funding or rollout stage.

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Incubator Startup Exit Strategy Institutional Investors 305

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 10, 2011

I was invited to Finland as part of Stanford’s Engineering Technology Venture Program partnership with Aalto University. Toxic Business Press and Contradictory Government Incentives. While the government says they love startups, the first thing they did this year is raise the capital gains tax.

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Finland Naming Russia Government 327

Up and Running

JUNE 21, 2021

Rather than seeking private funding, the company’s owners obtained funds through DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency), committing them to building products for government use. Today UEC Electronics has increased its workforce more than tenfold, from that original 10 to now 115, and is considered a key government contractor.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Angel investors and venture capitalists are looking for startups with real products and a proven business model, ready to scale. Yet I still get too many business plans that clearly are looking for money to do research and development (R&D) on a new and unproven technology. Technology pilots.

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Angel Investor Early Stage Incubator Government 256

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

But as Carlota Perez has so aptly described, all new technology industries go through an eruption and frenzy phase, followed by a crash, then a golden age and maturity. Then the cycle repeats with a new set of technologies. Both companies and government agencies struggle with how to deliver innovation at speed.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2019

However, funding involves the usual process of sharing the valuation details and business plan along with the project reports, which then determines the sanctioning of the loan. This highly advanced and user-friendly technology matches you with multiple suitable investors, which you wouldn’t have access to otherwise.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2019

Van Den Berg and Pietersma point out that strategic planning no longer works as a static event that occurs once a year. It might be a patented technology, but it could also be the creativity of employees or logistic competencies of the company. What can you be the best in the world at? What drives the economic engine?

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Up and Running

APRIL 12, 2010

Scene: two MBA entrepreneurs in an almost-empty room, pitching to five judges in an MBA-level business plan contest. All three of the others were strong business plans, with good product-market possibilities, strong technologies, and strong management. Very interesting business.

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Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 23, 2013

Instead the list is dominated by the big technology winners of the past 20 years that have built innovation into their DNA (Apple, Google, Amazon, Samsung, Microsoft), and a lot of smaller, newer start-ups. government agencies and private corporations, he has a unique perspective.

Business Model 333

Business Model Technical Review Business Plan Search 333

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2021

Angel investors and venture capitalists are looking for startups with real products and a proven business model, ready to scale. Yet I still get too many business plans that clearly are looking for money to do research and development (R&D) on a new and unproven technology. Technology pilots.

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Early Stage Angel Investor Incubator Government 412

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Some entrepreneurs start polling venture capitalists for that multi-million dollar investment before they even have a business plan. Every entrepreneur needs help and support along the way, from developing the initial idea, to selling off the successful business (exit strategy). Funding or rollout stage.

Incubator 429

Incubator Startup Exit Strategy Institutional Investors 429

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Starting your own printing business may seem overwhelming initially. However, if you follow all of the steps of this guide, you can easily prepare your business plan to start your profitable and successful printing business. Pick a profitable niche within the printing business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2015

Thus founders seeking funding for a good cause or a new technology often seize on grants from universities, government agencies and philanthropic organizations as free money to solve their problems. Of course, nothing is really free in the business world. Enhance your business plan and marketing with these in mind.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 30, 2017

In your business, how much control are you willing to give up, how fast and far are you determined to grow, and are you willing to sell or stay for the long term? Create the ideal investor profile for your unique business. Your ideal investor is someone who will really value the benefits that come from advancing your business.

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Technical Review Accredited Investor Due Diligence Equity 220

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

The Chinese government must be laughing hysterically over U.S. When the Chinese government censors (run by their propaganda department ) shutdown access to yet another U.S. And when the government tools to detect encrypted VPN’s get more sophisticated, (as it did last year), Chinese users just use stealthier tools.

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China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 324

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

In today’s fast moving technology world, that may give your competitor the edge, or your startup may wither and die waiting. Since government grants are funded by tax dollars for specific industries and research, usage of grant funds is carefully monitored. Professional help costs money. Stringent spending controls.

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Government Equity Cost SBIR 230

Board Effect

JANUARY 20, 2020

As technology helps nonprofit organizations to streamline processes, it calls many of the longstanding processes into question. Large donors will almost always ask nonprofits for a copy of their business plan because they want to know what nonprofits are doing and how they plan to accomplish their goals. Marketing Plan.

Business Plan 59

Business Plan Balance Sheet Programming Government 59

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Products requiring changes to government regulations. Things such as driver-less cars and new medicines are far more than a technology challenge. On the Internet, I am wary of one more search engine provider, clones of existing social-media sites, and yet another new dating site. You need a big differentiator in these arenas.

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New York City Silicon Valley Bootstrapping Technical Review 202

YoungUpstarts

JULY 5, 2020

Business Visitor Visa. Business Planning. What Makes Canada An Attractive Investment/Business Destination? Successfully starting a business in Canada is a milestone for business owners who understand the amazing opportunities that await them. Business Opportunities in Canada’s Luxury Market.

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Canada North America Intellectual Property Asia 264

Gust

APRIL 27, 2014

I’m continually amazed at the number of entrepreneurs who go for months into a new business without really keeping a formal record of money spent or assets acquired. Use a simple accounting tool like QuickBooks, get away from co-mingled funds, and you have the first business process you need. Develop your business plan.

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Startup Institutional Investors Angel Investor Bootstrapping 187

Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 23, 2013

Instead the list is dominated by the big technology winners of the past 20 years that have built innovation into their DNA (Apple, Google, Amazon, Samsung, Microsoft), and a lot of smaller, newer start-ups. government agencies and private corporations, he has a unique perspective.

Business Model 225

Business Model Business Plan Technical Review Search 225

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2023

As the business economy is rebounding from the pandemic, many entrepreneurs are thinking that life will soon get easier, and their opportunity can only grow. In reality, the business world gets tougher every day, with new entrants, new technology, and competitors more easily entering the fray from around the globe.

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Differentiation Framework Equity Business Plan 220

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 16, 2023

Indeed, while the rules and technologies for lead generation have changed, Forrester and other experts still see it as the most effective way for businesses with limited budgets to maximize their return on marketing investment (ROI). Technology and consumer feedback have indeed changed the landscape. Cold calling.

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Lead Generation SEM Viral Marketing 285

Board Effect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

As some of the top leaders in the company, managing directors bring many years of business leadership and experience. Management duties for managing directors include preparing the corporate and annual business plans and monitoring the company’s progress against those plans.

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Differentiation Management Government Salary 61

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Actually, banks don’t finance business startups. Banks aren’t supposed to invest depositors’ money in new businesses. Myth #3: Business plans sell investors. A well-written and convincing business plan (and pitch ) presents your business to investors in detail; but they are investing in your business, not just a plan.

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SBA Venture Capital Angel Investor Technical Review 161

Board Effect

APRIL 28, 2021

It also takes time to fill out all the proper forms and submit them to the federal government. With Form 1023-EZ, nonprofits aren’t required to submit their Articles of Incorporation and they don’t have to submit a business plan. Leveraging Digital Technology in Forming a 501(c)(3). Then you wait.

Software Review 98

Software Review Technical Review Due Diligence Government 98

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 24, 2020

As the business economy is expected to rebound from the pandemic, many entrepreneurs are thinking that life will soon get easier, and their opportunity can only grow. In reality, the business world gets tougher every day, with new entrants, new technology, and competitors more easily entering the fray from around the globe.

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Differentiation Framework Equity Business Plan 378

David Teten

JULY 10, 2019

Briefly, we think there’s a substantial market for a business which helps enterprises to execute initiatives which require coordination across diverse stakeholders, e.g., make a large sale to a critical client, or lobby for a change in regulation. I finally had a brainstorm, and started writing a business plan. A nonprofit?

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America Technical Review Advisory Board Due Diligence 60

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 30, 2016

It seemed as though venture capitalists were throwing money at any Internet idea they could find – no business plan required. In a flash of brilliance, we took our dial-up filter technology and built a software product that would run on any computer regardless of its Internet connection type. We wanted in.

Software Review 188

Software Review Technical Review Due Diligence Startup 188

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

The Chinese government must be laughing hysterically over U.S. When the Chinese government censors (run by their propaganda department ) shutdown access to yet another U.S. And when the government tools to detect encrypted VPN’s get more sophisticated, (as it did last year), Chinese users just use stealthier tools.

China 216

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 216

Up and Running

OCTOBER 9, 2017

This article is part of our “ Business Planning Guide “ —a curated list of our articles that will help you with the planning process! Conducting a SWOT analysis of your business is a lot more fun than it sounds. It won’t take much time, and doing it forces you to think about your business in a whole new way.

Technical Review 166

Technical Review United States Reputation Curation 166

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 8, 2014

Products requiring changes to government regulations. Things such as driver-less cars and new medicines are far more than a technology challenge. On the Internet, I am wary of one more search engine provider, clones of existing social-media sites, and yet another new dating site. You need a big differentiator in these arenas.

New York City 254

New York City Silicon Valley Bootstrapping Technical Review 254

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

We look for many attributes amongst the team, including communication, leadership and management skills, subject matter knowledge, business expertise, relevant experience, openness to influence, team cohesion, motivation, integrity and credibility. Unfortunately, we read far more poorly written business plans at Main Street than good ones.

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Intellectual Property Balance Sheet Phoenix Arizona 265

YoungUpstarts

MAY 29, 2017

In this article, we will discuss the seven common possible risks which make almost 75 percent of businesses fail in their efforts to optimize their ERP implementation: Project governance. Assessing the business priorities against the system’s functionality is also paramount. The technology.

Technical Review 127

Technical Review Software Review Security Operations 127

Up and Running

MAY 1, 2014

You’ve reviewed what a business plan is , and why you need one to start and grow your business. It’s time to dig into the process of actually writing a business plan. In this step-by-step guide, I’ll take you through every stage of writing a business plan that will actually help you achieve your goals.

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Business Plan Forecast Balance Sheet Distribution 163

Board Effect

JUNE 9, 2021

Ask someone that’s familiar with startup business grants to review your application before you submit it. First, check all levels of government for grants including federal, state, and local governments. Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs. Amber Grant.

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Government Technical Review SBA Angel Investor 78