Hearpreneur
JANUARY 22, 2023
Another similar trend I can foresee is streamlining multiple channels of business called the ‘omnichannel’ strategy, which involves managing online channels websites, mobile, and social media. When you connect your story to a viral event and piggyback on its coverage you can get attention.
Startup Lessons Learned
SEPTEMBER 22, 2008
I break the answer to that question down into three engines: Viral - this is the business model identified in the presentation as "Get Users." Here, the key metrics are Acquisition and Referral, combined into the now-famous viral coefficient. If the coefficient is > 1.0 , you generally have a viral hit on your hands.
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Both Sides of the Table
MAY 19, 2010
Current round: $35mm in Series C (extension of Series B at higher valuation) from General Atlantic, Matrix Partners. Monetization: virtual goods (1/3 of total revenues); Partnerships with major brands (currently partnered with H&M and Travel Channel); forecasted to hit 6mm users by end of Summer 2010. Total raised: $29.5mm.
Start Up Blog
MAY 26, 2022
Tech companies have been getting a free pass for a long time on their valuations. Tomorrow we explore Web3 – 12.30pm on Channel 9. Ironically, it’s the dream of many content producers that their work goes viral and they are eventually picked and paid to make something for a streaming platform. the Internet of Things.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 11, 2013
Intellectual property is also often the largest element of early-stage company valuations for professional investors. A major resource is cash funding, but other resources, such as industry contacts and access to marketing channels may be more important for certain products. Even viral marketing costs real money and time.
www.forentrepreneurs.com
FEBRUARY 2, 2010
As I ask questions to understand the thinking, what usually comes out is something vague along the lines of web marketing, and/or viral growth with no numbers attached. A quick look around all the B2C startups shows that, although viral growth is often hoped for, in reality it is extremely rare.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 1, 2012
Intellectual property is also often the largest element of early-stage company valuations for professional investors. A major resource is cash funding, but other resources, such as industry contacts and access to marketing channels may be more important for certain products. Even viral marketing costs real money and time.
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