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Make The Most Of Your Next VC Pitch By Doing These 10 Things

YoungUpstarts

On the other hand, if you arrive at a VC pitch without a comprehensive understanding of the industry you’re hoping to compete in, or without a clear path to profitability or a thoughtful product-development road map, you’ll likely leave empty-handed. Investors want to feel confident that they’ll see a return on their investment.

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How Can FinTech Industry Successfully Navigate the Complex Web of Cybersecurity

The Startup Magazine

Rising client demand for e-financing, a surge in FinTech implementation in banks and other institutions, and increased internet usage in everyday life are all factors driving the global rise of the FinTech industry. Assurance of Quality The testing stage of the software product development process is vital. billion by 2030.

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Making Decisions in Context

Austin Startup

Is there a development step that you must take to fulfill demand for a particular use case, and, if so, how does that cost get absorbed? Your Product Plan must fit into context of your overall business mission. If you’ve got patent or other IP needs, you may want to engage specialists in those areas.

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Beware The Consultant

infochachkie.com

Given all the demands on your time, the hours spent educating a consultant regarding your business are costly. Such positions include: PR, Sales, Product Development, Lead Generation, Strategic Planning, Fund Raising, etc. IP) is an ugly thing at a startup. Yet, it does nothing to help you execute your business model.

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Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost

Steve Blank

So bowing to popular demand the 2009 blog posts are now available on Amazon on a portable device which provides instant and random access to any post and does not require power or an internet connection. The Best Defense is a Good IP Strategy………… 65. Customer Development Manifesto.

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How to Avoid Innovation Theater: The Six Decisions To Make Before Establishing an Innovation Outpost

Steve Blank

Startups are developing IP relevant to the disruption. In contrast, Facebook’s acquisition of the virtual reality hardware company Oculus still requires significant product development, identification of a viable business model – and the target market and revenue may never materialize.

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Crazy! 189 Answers To The Top Startup Questions On Your Mind

maplebutter.com

what are the most crucial steps to be taken by a new tech startup when outsourcing major part of the tech to IT firms or outsourcing “product development” eg new social media website project? Near shoring development with your team (ex: your team is based in Canada / India) is cool, but not outsourcing. 5% I believe.