VC Cafe

APRIL 15, 2024

Initially, many publishers were slow to recognize the internet’s impact on their business model as distribution and the classifieds and ad worlds split – or what Ben Thompson calls the “ Great Unbundling ”. The creation of content, but especially the sharing of content became a zero cost game. What do you think?

Generative AI 142

Generative AI Media Artificial Inteligence Vertical 142

Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2014

Today’s workforce has radically different expectations, brands are losing their power, physical channels are being destroyed by virtual ones, market share is less important than market creation, and software is eating world. For example, Coke added snack foods, which could be distributed through its existing distribution channels.

Private Equity 325

Private Equity Metrics China Intellectual Property 325

Up and Running

MAY 1, 2014

Does each business partner own an equal portion of the business? Intellectual Property : Again, this mostly applies to technology and scientific ventures. But, if you have intellectual property that is proprietary to your business and helps your business defend itself against competitors, you should detail that information here.

Business Plan 163

Business Plan Forecast Balance Sheet Distribution 163

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2017

Every entrepreneur needs to know and communicate the total costs associated with their solution or product, including cost of goods sold, customer acquisition costs, capital costs, operational expenses, and partner costs. These normally include people, tangible property, intellectual property, and cash flow requirements.

Business Model 143

Business Model Intellectual Property Startup Angel Investor 143

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2014

It’s very unusual for two competitors to have exactly the same strengths – in development, marketing, distribution, or customer support. Capitalize on shared costs and common distribution. Similar companies, even though competitors, usually face economies of scale and overlapping distribution channels.

Non-disclosure Agreement 257

Non-disclosure Agreement Intellectual Property Startup Non-Compete 257

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Every smart startup starts with a focus on a unique advantage, such as owning a distribution channel. Every business brings a set of existing customers who are great candidates for additional sales from a partner-competitor. Complementary advantages can expand both markets. A competitor may have complementary strengths.

Non-disclosure Agreement 120

Non-disclosure Agreement Intellectual Property Non-Compete Startup 120

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

But in business, you want a lot of partners. In the private equity universe, most Partners have primary training as deal-makers, not as managers. See Bessemer Venture Partners’ A comprehensive guide to security for startups. A tool like Quuu identifies relevant, shareable content to keep your social media channels active. .

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

Steve Blank

MARCH 11, 2010

I taught the class this semester with Ann Miura-Ko a partner at Maples Investments. This includes how the product gets distributed to your customers and how money flows back into your company. Distribution, Demand Creation and Partnerships. Regulation and Intellectual Property. Teaching Goals. Customer Discovery.

Intellectual Property 226

Intellectual Property Business Model Customer Development Distribution 226

Steve Blank

AUGUST 5, 2010

Bayh-Dole allowed for private ownership of government funded intellectual property developed in universities while the Orphan Drug Act created incentives for developing drugs for disorders afflicting fewer than 200,000 Americans. But these VC’s aren’t Lean because they fund startups with web-based distribution models.

Lean 258

Lean Internet Silicon Valley Venture Capital 258

www.vccafe.com

MARCH 11, 2013

free, distributed source code control management system. Mark Suster GRP Partners Advice. Philippe Botteri, Bessemer Venture Partners. Intellectual Property Law For Startups Blog. Their Partners all come from industry, where each has held senior level executive positions delivering industry-leading products.

Software Review 53

Software Review Technical Review Startup 53

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 22, 2011

what distribution channel? They were going to start with the $81M Chlorine market where they already had a partner. Is their any patentable Intellectual Property? what’s the product? Come up with ways to test each of the 9 business model canvas hypotheses. Decide what constitutes a pass/fail signal for the test.

Business Model 234

Business Model Intellectual Property Lean Wiki 234

Up and Running

MARCH 1, 2016

Boris Wertz, founding partner of Version One Ventures, believes that if you’ve worked in an industry you’re passionate about for a long time, you may know something about the market that nobody else knows. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is a great resource to help you learn more about intellectual property. Patent Search.

Non-disclosure Agreement 60

Non-disclosure Agreement NDA Non-Compete Naming 60

Gust

OCTOBER 20, 2011

million, indicating a somewhat normal distribution. Marketing/Sales Channels/Partnerships 0-10%. Good product and intellectual property are important, but the quality of the team is key. The company needs some additional work on building sales channels and partnerships (80% of norm).

Valuation 146

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Intellectual Property Technical Review 146

Austin Startup

MARCH 7, 2021

These are all potential customers and strategic partners for startups. The University of Texas System is the third most innovative university in the world , behind only the University of California system and Massachusetts Institute of Technology in intellectual property patents. Twenty four are in Dallas and 22 are in Houston.

Texas 90

Texas San Antonio Houston Dallas 90

Up and Running

APRIL 28, 2015

Finding and winning customers can sometimes be the biggest challenge for a startup, so it’s important to show that you have a solid grasp of how you will reach your target market and what sales channels you plan on using. If your marketing and sales process is different than your competitors, it’s important to highlight that here.

Forecast 60

Forecast Hockey Stick Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 60