Steve Blank
DECEMBER 9, 2013
I pointed out that the “data” you gather in 10 weeks (talking to 100+ customers, partners, payers, etc.,) Now that you’ve gotten to know your potential channel and customers, regardless of how much money you’re going to make, will you enjoy working with these customers for the next 3 or 4 years? ——– 1.
Steve Blank
JANUARY 22, 2014
Success depends on finding startups that have identified acute customer pains in large markets where conditions are ripe for a new entrant. as a distribution channel have vastly reduced the amount of capital a startup needs at the early stage when the risk is greatest. Part 3: Engineering a Regional Tech Cluster. ——-.
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Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 27, 2018
Unfortunately, customers look for value in solving their problem, and new technologies alone scare them, so these solutions don’t get bought by customers, or funded. Attracting business investors is as tough as attracting customers, but it’s a different challenge. Customized marketing strategy and realistic sales plans. “If
Steve Blank
JUNE 11, 2013
. • Repeatable: Startups may get orders that come from board members’ customer relationships or heroic, single-shot efforts of the CEO. Does our product or service solve a customer problem (product-market fit)? How do we attract, keep and grow customers? These are great, but they are not repeatable by a sales organization.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 13, 2012
Terms like “every customer needs this” and “next generation platform” are far too soft, and should be avoided. This is not the place for a detailed product specification, but an explanation of how and why it works, including a customer-centric quantification of the benefits. Solution and benefits. Focus is the keyword here.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
NOVEMBER 19, 2022
They can also help you develop your product and sales channels. Investors receive a healthy return on investment when the company reaches a liquidity event. You should also present your company’s progress data and demonstrate customer interest. They may also provide a mentorship network.
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 13, 2011
Terms like “every customer needs this” and “next generation platform” are far too soft, and should be avoided. This is not the place for a detailed product specification, but an explanation of how and why it works, including a customer-centric quantification of the benefits. Solution and benefits. Focus is the keyword here.
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