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China Startups – The Gold Rush and Fire Extinguishers (Part 5 of 5)

Steve Blank

I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. In these series of 5 posts, I thought I’d share what I learned in China. I was only in China for a week so this a cursory view. New Rules for China. 70% of Chinese Internet users are under 30.

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China Startups – The Gold Rush and Fire Extinguishers (Part 5 of 5)

Steve Blank

I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. In these series of 5 posts, I thought I’d share what I learned in China. I was only in China for a week so this a cursory view. New Rules for China. 70% of Chinese Internet users are under 30.

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Mary Meeker’s Internet And Digital Trends for 2017

Brandanew

Lo and behold, Internet growth is stagnating if you take out India. India still is at only 27% Internet penetration so there’s a lot of growth opportunity. Here are some of my favorite key takeaways: Mary Meeker’s Key Internet and Digital Trends for 2017. Mary Meeker’s 2017 Internet Trends Report.

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5 Sources Of Ideas That Turn Into The Next Big Thing

Startup Professionals Musings

Entrepreneurs who search for real pain points, and build solutions around them, have the best chance of changing the world. When globalization or technology shrinks distances (Internet), painful missing needs become evident, and opportunities abound. The impact of global instability. Truly “disruptive” technologies.

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Why Has LA Suddenly Gotten So Much Attention from VCs and Entrepreneurs?

Both Sides of the Table

Many people don’t realize that the majority of the monetization of the Internet originated in Los Angeles but was perfected in Silicon Valley. He presented a system where your search results would be ranked based on companies bidding for placement and where merchants would be charged on a “cost per click” basis (CPC).

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5 Generators Of Customer Pain Conducive To Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

Entrepreneurs who search for real pain points, and build solutions around them, have the best chance of changing the world. When globalization or technology shrinks distances (Internet), painful missing needs become evident, and opportunities abound. The impact of global instability. Truly “disruptive” technologies.

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What to Expect When Developing an App in 2021

Up and Running

Internet of Things (IoT). The mobile-savvy nations are China, Norway, United Kingdom, Japan, and Australia. In the age of the internet, even clothes are getting “smart.” Try answering these questions: How has download and search traffic been trending for this app category? dollars by 2024. Smart clothes.