ConversionXL

MARCH 17, 2021

Many customers think about the solution or service as a fancy add-on, but not as a part of operational processes. The next step in our research was talking to customers of our company Fullfunnel.io Our next step was defining an ideal customer profile and setting up clear qualification and disqualification criteria.

B2B 150

B2B Sales Cycle Belgium IP 150

Up and Running

APRIL 21, 2021

A chargeback is a term used when a customer disputes a charge on their credit card. When a dispute is made, you (the merchant) reverse the transaction while the customer gets their money back. A customer might request chargeback even when there has been no fraudulent activity. Poor customer service. What are chargebacks?

Software Review 97

Software Review Technical Review IP Database 97

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 27, 2020

Entrepreneurs are currently looking at an environment that is unlike any other seen in the history of commerce, while leaders of businesses and startups have to think on-the-fly to learn what potential customers need most right now. Everyone is attempting to analyze the long-term effects of the current changes on human behavior.

Entrepreneur 246

Entrepreneur Technical Review Startup LLC 246

The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

VPNs cover your Internet Protocol (IP) address so that your web activity is virtually impossible to trace. Everyone wants to access the Web anonymously by concealing their IP address. If you are the average customer, you usually use between two and five gadgets. Think of what’s essential to you.

Technical Review 154

Technical Review Bandwidth IP Security 154

Gust

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Having covered all the bases to ensure that your corporate name is available, the domain name can be acquired, and the name doesn’t infringe any existing trademarks (as we discussed last week ), now is a good time to look at the categories of intellectual property (IP) that are relevant to most startups. Instagram is a textbook example.)

Intellectual Property 149

Intellectual Property Technical Review Software Review IP 149

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Craig Schmitz, a partner in the Technology Companies Group at law firm Godwin Proctor LLP who works on corporate, governance, board and fundraising issues, and Erika Fisher, an associate in the firm’s Business Law Department who deals with IP, fielded questions about the legal issues startups face. ” Intellectual Property.

Convertible Security 100

Convertible Security IP Technical Review Software Review 100

YoungUpstarts

JULY 26, 2016

Software defined networking (SDN) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are key technology trends sure to affect the future of networking. Lastly, true application firewalls can untangle even the most sneaky device conversations, get IP address management under control and also get network equipment ready for IPv6. Conclusion.

Networking 100

Networking IP Bandwidth Technical Review 100

ithacaVC

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Cayuga Venture Fund recently closed an investment in a company called Agronomic Technology Corp (ATC). Part 1 of 2 part posting by guest blogger Debra Eichten, Entrepreneurship at Cornell staff, interview with the founders of Agronomic Technology. The resulting product adapt-N has become the initial offering of Agronomic Technology.

Technical Review 65

Technical Review Technology Software Review IP 65

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 25, 2012

Today we depend on the Internet to reach customers, manage suppliers, and conduct our business in general. Every Internet-enabled computer, whether server, laptop, or mobile device, must have a unique Internet Protocol (IP) address to connect to the Internet. billion of them.

Internet 228

Internet IP Asia Europe 228

Steve Blank

APRIL 23, 2014

A business model is all the parts of a strategy necessary to deliver a product to a customer and make money from it. These include the product itself, the customer, the distribution channel, revenue model, how to get, keep and grow customers, resources and activities needed to build the business and costs.). Lessons Learned.

Acquisition 332

Acquisition Intellectual Property Silicon Valley Startup 332

Gust

JANUARY 4, 2012

Last month we covered the basics of intellectual property (IP) for startups, including a simple taxonomy, some common issues and related documents for entrepreneurs to use when forming a new startup. How much is it worth investing in cultivating and enforcing an IP portfolio ? Barriers to entry ?

Intellectual Property 143

Intellectual Property IP Startup United States 143

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Nearly all businesses, whether they are small or large, are comprised of intellectual property (IP) and trade secrets, which can serve as the foundation for commercial success. The World Intellectual Property Organization defines IP as, “creations of the mind,” which, depending on the business, can take many forms. Customer lists.

Intellectual Property 60

Intellectual Property Business Plan IP Early Stage 60

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 30, 2012

All too many startups are founded simply on the basis of a new and exciting technology invented by an industrious technologist. The right approach is to start by solving a problem causing real pain to a large number of customers willing to pay real money for a solution. Intellectual property (IP). Scalability.

Intellectual Property 248

Intellectual Property Startup IP Finance 248

The Next Web

JUNE 8, 2014

The keys are maintaining capital efficiency, launching early versions to the SMB market and constantly applying customer development methods. However, we argue that in the long run, B2B companies can be more capital efficient than B2C companies, achieving maximum traction at minimal investment.

B2C 132

B2C B2B IP Technical Review 132

YoungUpstarts

MAY 29, 2019

In fact, one of the most difficult obstacles for most businesses is convincing the main power houses (board members, directors, investors) to sign off on the budget needed to fully explore these opportunities; especially when it comes to investing in mobile technology, i.e. mobile app development. This is where your research comes in.

Mobile 127

Mobile Retention IP Metrics 127

Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Knowbella Tech is an open science collaboration company that uses blockchain to deliver free tools, services, grants, and intellectual properties (IP) to researchers, particularly the underserved in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We will also seek first-mover STEM recruiting customers in order to generate revenues.

Intellectual Property 48

Intellectual Property Technical Review Malta Startup 48

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

All too many startups are founded simply on the basis of a new and exciting technology invented by an industrious technologist. The right approach is to start by solving a problem causing real pain to a large number of customers willing to pay real money for a solution. Intellectual property (IP). Scalability.

Intellectual Property 231

Intellectual Property Startup IP Finance 231

ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Also, decide if your company needs any confidentiality or IP assignment agreements. As part of my communications onboarding process, I also deal with the somewhat mundane details of provisioning the new hire with all the team’s technology. And the third is a relentless focus on long-term customer success. Mundane Details.

Engineer 150

Engineer Software Review Hiring Development Team Review 150

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Clearly in an enterprise customer this is unlikely. We will have to build (or buy) technology in this area.” Calling high means reaching the highest level appropriate person in an organization that you can reach to hear your pitch. In a small to mid-sized organization this is likely the CEO or perhaps a COO or SVP.

Sales Cycle 375

Sales Cycle Sales Technical Review Campaign 375

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 13, 2017

New technologies have disrupted this as devices can now be setup easily either through wireless connectivity across devices or through a home’s WiFi network. Home security appliances like sensors and cameras can now be bought as do-it-yourself (DIY) kits that offer customers a cheaper alternative to traditional security systems.

Security 113

Security Technical Review IP Mobile 113

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Competition from other startups and established incumbents, constraints on time and capital, and limited access to talent and technology resources are just a few of the hurdles nearly every first-time founder faces while trying to build a business. In the startup world, opportunities are fleeting, and obstacles are ubiquitous.

Technical Review 140

Technical Review Due Diligence Early Stage Differentiation 140

Steve Blank

JANUARY 30, 2013

With hindsight we should have had “proof of concepts” tested in a corporate center (think ‘pop-up incubator’) where they would do extensive Customer Discovery. Doing so meant they would have to take risks for IP acquisition and customer/market risks outside their experience or comfort zone.

Programming 265

Programming Technical Review Incubator Intellectual Property 265

YoungUpstarts

JULY 31, 2019

Instead of looking at traditional metrics such as EBITA (earnings before interest taxes and amortization) and MRR (monthly recurring revenue), early investors are compelled by intangibles such as charismatic leadership, a loyal team, exciting IP, an important name on an executive board, news coverage, etc. Fundraising debt.

Cofounder 127

Cofounder Burn Rate Technical Cofounder Seed Capital 127

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 26, 2018

Because the GDPR aims to give control of information back to consumers, not brands, this means customers should be able to easily locate where they can remove their data and opt out of communication. Web and computer information, such as location, IP address, cookie data and RFID tags. The GDPR gives this idea a stronger foundation.

Europe 100

Europe Software Review IP Affiliate 100

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Invoca is now doing 10s of millions in recurring revenue and is growing > 75% year-over-year but it took the first 3 years to really build out the technology and acquire our initial enterprise clients. If I use Invoca as an example: we handle tens of millions of phone calls for customers who want to drive sales calls into call centers.

IP 223

IP Intellectual Property IRR Cofounder 223

Steve Blank

MAY 29, 2011

He set up Blackbox.vc, a seed accelerator for technology startups (and one of the tour stops for entrepreneurs from around the world.) Founders overestimate the value of IP before product market fit by 255%. . Filed under: Customer Development , Teaching , Venture Capital. And they’re just getting started.

Technical Cofounder 333

Technical Cofounder Early Stage Startup Silicon Valley 333

NZ Entrepreneur

APRIL 5, 2022

When you own a business nearly every day is a busy day, dealing with customers, troubleshooting, strategising for growth while you work diligently to make things bigger and better. Is your internet able to handle what you, your employees and customers do every day, even at peak times? Consideration 3: GOT GOOD PERFORMANCE?

Bandwidth 64

Bandwidth IP Technical Review Cloud 64

SoCal CTO

MAY 15, 2009

Just a quick note that I'll be moderating a Technology Council Event : Social Networking as a Business Strategy May 19, 2009 - Culver City Social networking media are used on a daily basis to grow businesses and expand career opportunities. He was raised and educated in London. He has written several books on intellectual property law.

Social Network 150

Social Network Networking Los Angeles Fractional CTO 150

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

When to get a lawyer - If you plan to be a venture or angel backed technology company (what I mostly write about) the best time to start meeting and getting to know lawyers is long before you ever start your company. Shame about not getting it in legal writing that you owned the original IP. Many people start companies arse backwards.

Southern California 318

Southern California Silicon Valley IP Stock Options 318

YoungUpstarts

MAY 29, 2011

Founders overestimate the value of IP before product market fit by 255%. We found 4 different major groups of startups that all have very different behavior regarding customer acquisition, time, product, market and team. Balanced teams with one technical founder and one business founder raise 30% more money , have 2.9x

Silicon Valley 230

Silicon Valley Cofounder Technical Cofounder Startup 230

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Even when you do sign-up initial customers it’s still not clear that your company will be a success and you’re still likely paying yourself under market rates. He or she has worked at some very successful big technology or media companies and went to a great school. I saved my main point for last.

Technical Review 150

Technical Review Liquidation Preference Silicon Valley IP 150

NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

If we want to maintain and support sustainable economic growth while meeting the broader needs of society, we will need an economy underpinned by innovation and new technologies. experiments to build a product, find customers, test business models and hire amazing people. Suse Reynolds, Angel Association New Zealand. Risk and reward.

Technical Review 88

Technical Review Software Review New Zealand Due Diligence 88

Hearpreneur

MARCH 4, 2022

It might be the products or the customers they deal with, or it could even be the fact that they are the ones in charge of it all. I build long-term ties with my customers. When we work with our customers, we become their business partners and assist them expand their companies over time. 2- Establishing long-term ties.

Entrepreneur 128

Entrepreneur Technical Review Restful Colorado 128

Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

AUGUST 1, 2018

New Service Offering for Digital Technology Innovation. It’s designed to uncover unlikely, but useful, combinations of technologies, products, services, trends, and insights that lead to breakthrough innovation. GFi is now offering a new version of MoshPit to discover ideas that exploit new digital technologies.

Technology 50

Technology Framework Artificial Inteligence Chicago 50

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 31, 2018

In this age of constant market evolution and new technology, there is no such thing as a static business that is self-sustaining. Rather than enhancing the offering you have, develop and offer new products that capitalize on the customers that you already know well. Introduce disruptive technologies to this domain.

Merger 249

Merger Acquisition IP Audio 249

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

JANUARY 24, 2011

What if you decided to provide something tremendously fantastic for your customers, even though it meant great expense and hardship? Customers gleefully avoid the Blockbuster none-of-these-look-good-just-pick-one-already-zombie-walk — and NetFlix just put Blockbuster out of business — but is this a workable business model?

Intellectual Property 242

Intellectual Property Open Source Bandwidth IP 242

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 14, 2018

I know that you can use an email system with this to track my open rate, whether I forwarded the email, the IP address where I read it, whether I was on a mobile device or a wired computer and you can tell who else read the document. What should not be in your deck?

IP 239

IP Differentiation Salary Sales 239