Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Large corporations and conglomerates, the engines of growth and vitality in the twentieth century, have lost their edge and their image. This next frontier lies in building enterprises as an entrepreneur, rather than waiting for innovation and opportunity from large corporations. Existing technologies have been “commoditized” globally.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Maintaining your team’s passion and freedom to focus first on innovating for customers are only a couple of the reasons for thinking hard before you seek money from crowdfunding, angel investors, venture capital organizations, or attempt to qualify for a public stock offering. You left your corporate job to get away from budgets.

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VC Cafe

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Mature startups with proven business models and the potential to reach the public markets within a few years will be the safest place to park any new venture capital that comes into the ecosystem. North American Venture investments totalled $39.7 Venture-Capital Firms Buy Up Public Tech Stocks as Startup Market Stalls (Source: WSJ ).

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Some of the best and brightest wanted to work for defense contractors or corporate research and development labs. As there was no venture capital, these early startups were funded by early sales to weapon systems prime contractors and subcontractors. There was a time when much of U.S. So, the question is: What’s next?

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Reading the NY Times article “ Jeffrey Katzenberg Raises $1 Billion for Short-Form Video Venture, ” I realized it was time for a new startup heuristic: the amount of customer discovery and product-market fit you need to find is inversely proportional to the amount and availability of risk capital. He just hired Meg Whitman. IPOs dried up.

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 22, 2021

Amazon Corporate Development – Notable acquisitions include Whole Foods ($13.7B), smart doorbell system Ring ($1.2B, 2018) and autonomous mobility technology Zoox ($1.2bn). Deliveroo), but in comparison with Google and Microsoft, Amazon has yet to launch an official Corporate Venture arm (read more about the rise of corporate VC here ).

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Most SaaS , AI, and IoT enterprises are corporations. That’s not to deny the numerous advantages that a corporation offers, though. LLCs vs Corporations. In comparison to corporations, LLCs can be more flexible with investors and investments. But what if a tech startup uses the LLC structure?

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Steve Blank

APRIL 23, 2014

Silicon Valley – a Corporate Innovation Candy Store. Corporate business development and strategic partner executives are flocking to Silicon Valley to find these five types of innovation. The goal is to get a corporate investment or an outright acquisition of the startup. Not all new ventures are at the same stage of maturity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

He was a great leader, and one of very few who have even been able to dent the barriers to real change in a large corporation. Typically, team members must be sourced internally, with their performance and credentials based on prior corporate assignments and relationships. Key operational and pivot decisions require corporate approval.

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VC Cafe

JULY 21, 2020

In the past I’ve covered the rise of corporate venture capital and the growing number of Fortune 500 companies who are actively launching CVC arms or investing in startups/funds. There are four general buckets for engaging with a corporate like Google: Funding – this consists of cash investment for equity.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 18, 2020

In 2015, McKinsey did a study of average corporate lifespans on the S&P 500. As a company grows, corporate leaders must become fixated on the stock price, internal politics and compliance. But I saw that there was a clear and emerging trend: technology was helping small businesses compete with large corporations.

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ReadWriteStart

APRIL 8, 2023

That is why corporations put so much effort and money into it — to avoid missing out on a trend and being left behind. Some people also attend various conferences and lectures about the trends, yet such events cover relatively outdated developments already implemented by large corporations.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Many companies need venture capital funding, including startups. The process of getting venture capital funding may be difficult, but it pays off in a cash infusion for your business which may be able to make the difference between failure and success. What is Venture Capital Funding? What is Venture Capital Funding?

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Corporate treasury cash management is all about understanding the inflow and outflow of cash. Navigating Risk Management Every venture carries risks. As you venture into the thrilling world of entrepreneurship, remember that a robust financial foundation isn’t just about survival but thriving.

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Our Own Start-up

MARCH 1, 2019

On 22nd February, OYO started a joint venture in Japan with Yahoo Japan Corporation, forming ‘OYO Technology and Hospitality Company’, Japan. Hiro Katsuse, former Japan market leader for Handy and Booking.com is appointed as the CEO of newly formed company.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 25, 2017

Venture Capitalism is changing. What this translates into is that traditional VC investors must share investment opportunities with corporations. In this new breed of Corporate VC, 711, General Motors, and Johnson & Johnson – as well as many more – all boast VC funds that focus on startup investment.

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VC Cafe

AUGUST 2, 2022

But several corporates are investing millions in building their capabilities and platforms for the Metaverse. If patents are any measure for the level of interest or innovation a corporate has into a given space, then Microsoft should be the #1 of this list. Roblox is publicly traded and has a market cap of $27.2

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

When entrepreneurs silently disengage from their ventures, it can result in missed opportunities for innovation, loss of valuable expertise, and a chilling effect on the entrepreneurial spirit within communities. Unlike dramatic exits, quiet quitting often goes unnoticed, yet its impact is profound. Thanks to Ilia Mundut, HeftyB erry ! #5-

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Hamaed had to believe in his business venture, and that started with believing in himself. Through personal growth efforts, and an inherent belief in his business, Hamaed was confident in his pursuit of this venture. Of course, this was an incredible undertaking for a fledgling entrepreneur. Leadership Skills And Personal Strength.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

When entrepreneurs silently disengage from their ventures, it can result in missed opportunities for innovation, loss of valuable expertise, and a chilling effect on the entrepreneurial spirit within communities. Unlike dramatic exits, quiet quitting often goes unnoticed, yet its impact is profound. Thanks to Ilia Mundut, HeftyB erry ! #5-

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Berkonomics

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In the technology sector where I most often play, extended unplanned software development cycles account for the majority of these corporate failures. The financial pain of unplanned delays. We often accept that development schedules for young companies are almost always too optimistic. Growth before the VC arrived was not a problem.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 17, 2020

But it’s not only major corporations that grab his attention. Many companies seek angel investors, venture capital and even family and friends’ money when they’re planning to start a company. An accountant by background, he enjoys helping clients receive substantial tax refunds.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 16, 2013

For decades this revered business magazine described management techniques that were developed in and were for large corporations – offering more efficient and creative ways to execute existing business models. All of this in one magazine, with no hype, just a continual stream of great ideas.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2020

You may have heard that venture capitalists in Silicon Valley no longer read business plans. The most common business entity used for startups is a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC), which is the cheapest and simplest to manage. Description of the business entity you plan to form. Quantify the market opportunity in business terms.

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Steve Blank

JANUARY 30, 2013

I ran into Ricardo Dos Santos and his amazing Qualcomm Venture Fest a few years ago and was astonished with its breath and depth. From that day on, when I got asked about which corporate innovation program had the best process for idea selection, I started my list with Qualcomm. Venture Fest was not integral to their success.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

Large corporations and conglomerates, the engines of growth and vitality in the twentieth century, have lost their edge and their image. This next frontier lies in building your own enterprises as an entrepreneur, rather than waiting for innovation and opportunity from large corporations. New emerging manufacturing technologies (e.g.,

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

Large corporations and conglomerates, the engines of growth and vitality in the twentieth century, have lost their edge and their image. This next frontier lies in building enterprises as an entrepreneur, rather than waiting for innovation and opportunity from large corporations. Existing technologies have been “commoditized” globally.

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Steve Blank

JANUARY 28, 2013

I ran into Ricardo Dos Santos and his amazing Qualcomm Venture Fest a few years ago and was astonished with its breath and depth. From that day on, when I got asked about which corporate innovation program had the best process for idea selection, I started my list with Qualcomm. Qualcomm Venture Fest.

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Steve Blank

JANUARY 28, 2013

I ran into Ricardo Dos Santos and his amazing Qualcomm Venture Fest a few years ago and was astonished with its breath and depth. From that day on, when I got asked about which corporate innovation program had the best process for idea selection, I started my list with Qualcomm. Qualcomm Venture Fest.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Every new venture that survives the first five years starts to drift away from their entrepreneurial thinking, and assumes they have achieved the path to longevity. In an entrepreneurial venture, errors are expected, and even celebrated when positioned as learning opportunities. Penalties for management learning experiences.

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VC Cafe

JULY 21, 2022

As pre-seed investors in the world of gaming (both studios and infrastructure) at Remagine Ventures, we stay up to date on the trends and new developments in the world of gaming. At Remagine Ventures we invested in Sneaky Panda , a mobile gaming studio founded by serial gaming entrepreneurs pioneering a new genre – Luck Puzzler.

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View from Seed

MARCH 24, 2021

At NextView Ventures we have written many pieces about venture capital — how to raise it, build your business, engage with investors, iterate your product, navigate expanding industries, etc. I’ve Been in Venture Capital for Two Months. After two months in venture, I’m saying ‘should’ a lot.”

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

I never paid my dues at a corporate job. Without venture capital, without external loans, I bootstrapped my business and brought it to acquisition – in a field traditionally dominated by males ( 16% of male entrepreneurs are in the tech industry, compared to 4% of females ). I had every reason to listen to the naysayers.

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Most SaaS , AI, and IoT enterprises are corporations. That’s not to deny the numerous advantages that a corporation offers, though. LLCs vs Corporations. In comparison to corporations, LLCs can be more flexible with investors and investments. But what if a tech startup uses the LLC structure?

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VC Cafe

JULY 26, 2020

“After the crash, venture capital was scarce to non-existent. Angel investment, which was small to start with, disappeared, and most corporate VCs shut down. Most of the funds that started in the late part of the boom would be underwater). VC’s were no longer insisting that startups spend faster, and “swing for the fences”.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

So they prepare for future markets by exploring new ventures. Firms first generate new ideas via ideation: the last twenty years have seen an explosion of corporate venture capital, open innovation, and employee involvement via hackathons and incubators. It’s only when companies can scale that they truly win.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 9, 2022

Justin’s entrepreneurial experience isn’t only limited to business ventures, either. He worked for corporations in Pennsylvania, Colorado, New York, and his native state of New Jersey, among other places. He spent five years as a worldwide rollout manager for a large corporation in Denver, Colorado, as a result of this role.

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