article thumbnail

How Do You Want to Spend Your Next 4 Years of Your Life?

Steve Blank

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? see 0:30 in the video below).

Cofounder 325
article thumbnail

Early-stage Regional Venture Funds–part 2 of 3 of Bigger in Bend

Steve Blank

Dino Vendetti a VC at Bay Partners, moved up to Bend, Oregon on a mission to engineer Bend into a regional technology cluster. as a distribution channel have vastly reduced the amount of capital a startup needs at the early stage when the risk is greatest. I visited Bend last year and caught up with his progress.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

These 10 Key Elements Make a Business Plan Fundable

Startup Professionals Musings

Clearly define the customer, channel, and revenue model associated with this solution. Marketing, sales, and partners. Describe your market penetration strategy, sales channels, pricing, and strategic partnerships. Convince investors that you have lined up sales channels, strategic partners, and a viable marketing strategy.

article thumbnail

What Is a Venture Capital Firm?

Women Entrepreneurs Can

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. Xfund, Patrick Chung is a managing general partner in a venture capital firm that supports lateral thinkers. They may also provide a mentorship network.

article thumbnail

Investors Expect Ten Essentials in a Business Plan

Startup Professionals Musings

Clearly define the customer, channel, and revenue model associated with this solution. Marketing, sales, and partners. Describe your market penetration strategy, sales channels, pricing, and strategic partnerships. Convince investors that you have lined up sales channels, strategic partners, and a viable marketing strategy.

article thumbnail

10 Answers That Make Your Startup Plan Investable

Startup Professionals Musings

You need to identify pricing details, sales channels, strategic partners and a customized marketing plan consistent with your industry and target segment. If you don’t plan a liquidity event, you won’t find many investors interested. What are your specific marketing and sales plans?

article thumbnail

These 10 Key Elements Make a Business Plan Fundable

Gust

Clearly define the customer, channel, and revenue model associated with this solution. Marketing, sales, and partners. Describe your market penetration strategy, sales channels, pricing, and strategic partnerships. Convince investors that you have lined up sales channels, strategic partners, and a viable marketing strategy.