Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

We just completed the fourth week of our new national security class at Stanford – Technology, Innovation and Great Power Competition. Joe Felter , Raj Shah and I designed the class to cover how technology will shape all the elements of national power (America’s influence and footprint on the world stage).

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Metaverses are emerging concepts that combine technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, blockchain, etc. This tech giant has set its sights on developing the infrastructure and platform necessary for the metaverse to flourish.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 12, 2021

Some get stuck in a rut and get run over by competitors with new technology, like Eastman Kodak, and others get pushed into a crisis, like Apple did, before they reinvent themselves into a new market. Use that same technical and business expertise that served you well on this startup to find the next opportunity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

I just finished a new book for entrepreneurs, “ Secrets to a Successful Startup ,” by Trevor Blake, which makes the same points, based on his own real-life experience with three successful startups. Direct customer-facing non-technical roles should be the last ones outsourced. Startups all need that flexibility.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 1, 2023

Modern technology has made it possible for fleet managers to optimize operations, streamline vehicle acquisition, and leverage telematics innovations to their advantage. By adopting advanced technologies and data-driven strategies, companies can optimize their fleet operations and stay ahead of the competition.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 14, 2022

That challenge is a major business opportunity, as well as a risk, for startups. Market your solution and user benefits, not the mysterious technology behind it. The bad news for startups is that your company can lose big if it’s caught in the middle. There are others, like Norton LifeLock , acquired in 2017 by Symantec for $2.3

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ReadWriteStart

APRIL 5, 2023

The last few months have been an unprecedented time for entrepreneurs and startup founders on the market. Entrepreneurs Want a Great Place for Their Startup A slowdown in economic activity has made it increasingly challenging for entrepreneurs to establish themselves against the backdrop of reluctant consumer spending and recession risks.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Venture capital: it’s the jet fuel behind many of the most explosive startups turning them into household names. Investing in a startup during its nascent phases offers the tantalizing prospect of being part of the next big thing. It demands vigilance, flexibility, and an unwavering commitment to due diligence.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 25, 2024

Green roofs, also known as living roofs, not only contribute to the aesthetic appeal of buildings but also present a unique opportunity for startups in urban agriculture. This article will explore the rise of green roofs and how startups are getting involved and other green roof startup opportunities. What are Green Roofs?

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Every startup faces an initial period of uncertainty and perhaps even public resistance, but the tech field has its own pitfalls that can break a fledgling company before it ever has a chance to find its footing. Beware the tech kill zone. Predicting what the industry needs is key for any startup. Watch your fundraising.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Even though the color of their money is always green, all startup investors are not the same. Struggling entrepreneurs are often so happy to get a funding offer that they neglect the recommended reverse due diligence on the investors. Personally visit another startup funded by this investor. It’s no fun for either side.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Modern handheld tech and improvements within existing devices have significantly impacted the human parts of daily lives, and shopping is one of them. There are many other ways tech improves the online shopping experience; some of those ways are highlighted below. Store owners can also track their lists much more efficiently now.

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 17, 2023

With the rapid shift in the digital space, there has been a high demand for skilled software developers. Simply put, it’s a group of highly skilled software developers , designers, and other tech professionals who work together on projects from different locations, often spread across the globe.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2021

Almost every entrepreneur and new business owner I mentor is certain that his/her idea has a very high probability of success, and all find it hard to believe that ninety percent of startups ultimately fail. Bill Gates was the technical genius, but Steve Ballmer, from Procter & Gamble, ran the business side of the equation.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Advanced technologies continually alter our world’s landscape, and each step is an incremental evolution that propels you forward. Businesses also demand flexibility, choice, agility, and cost-effectiveness from these enabling technologies to ensure that business capabilities can change with demand, market, trade mission, and more.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 23, 2022

Every startup lucky enough to get some traction gets to the point where they decide to hire some “regular employees” for sales, marketing, and administrative tasks. This is the platitude of an obsolete corporate culture where you had to “pay your dues” in menial jobs before adding creativity or making decisions.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

In my experience as an angel investor for new startups, I’m always surprised by how many entrepreneurs are looking for funding without outside advisors. Unless you have a co-founder or two with the business skills to complement your technical ones, you need a friendly Advisory Board. Learn how to build and manage a small team.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 18, 2020

NewVoiceMedia’s 2018 “Serial Switchers” report also reveals that businesses lose around $75 billion due to poor customer support, indicating that weakness in this sector of your business may lead to significant losses. This can be especially crucial for startups since they’re only beginning to establish themselves in the business arena.

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ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 28, 2012

In today’s startup landscape, practically everything can be outsourced. But when it comes to core technical skills, more and more entrepreneurs are opting to partner with technical co-founders rather than hiring someone for an in-house position. How Innovative Is Your Technology? You Need To Know Tech Basics.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 11, 2024

A remote workforce can have many benefits including: Access to a wider range of candidates who don’t have to live in commuting distance Costs saved due to reduced office space needs Happier employees as a result of no commute and flexible working hour options Of course, hiring a remote workforce does come with its challenges. CCO Licensed.

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 24, 2021

Covid-19 accelerated the adoption of entertainment tech, gaming and commerce. The move to remote work forced quick adoption of cloud technology and tools that were once having difficulties selling to large corporates, saw explosive growth – from Zoom to Hopin, new unicorns were born in record time. 2020… where to start?

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 29, 2021

Employing social distancing, new health and safety measures in the workplace and other commercial environments, and the imposition of travel restrictions have bought about this so-called “new normal” and new pandemic tech innovations as well. Many SMEs are now using Zoom as the primary pandemic tech tool. The Move to E-Commerce.

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 7, 2021

Various business models in an on-demand courier delivery app. For example, manufacturing companies use On-demand courier delivery apps for kickstarting their production activities in their factories and plants. Why would courier service apps always be in high demand? How does an Uber for courier delivery app work?

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

As a startup mentor and investor, I am approached regularly by aspiring entrepreneurs who assert that business plans take too much time, are inaccurate, and rarely add value. You’ve built a successful startup before, and plan to use the same investors. From my perspective, much of this advice is urban legend and just plain wrong.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 19, 2013

“Scope creep” (or feature creep) is an insidious disease that kills more good startups than any other, especially high-tech ones, and yet most founders (who may be the cause) never even see it happening. Founders who constantly give in to changes will get more until the startup breaks. Draw the line between need versus want.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2014

You can have the best technology, but if customers don’t know you exist, or they don’t know how your technology solves a real problem for them, your startup will fail. Yet I see many technology entrepreneurs that focus on the basics of marketing too little and too late. Marketing is everything these days. Marty Zwilling.

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ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Businesses may benefit from India’s talent pool and technical advances by partnering with them. They provide access to India’s trained employees and technology. Their team blends technological knowledge with innovative ideas. They possess expertise in diverse technologies and platforms.

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Here is how remote startups are changing the game for everyone. In fact, according to Founders Forum’s survey of 400+ startup owners, 94% of the respondents were already working from home before the pandemic. To help them make the transition, a new breed of “remote startups” has emerged. Image Credit: pixaby.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Optimizing your operational capability is essential for long-term success, regardless of whether you’re a seasoned firm looking to keep growing or a baby startup still learning to navigate the turbulent waters of entrepreneurship. The post 5 Ways to Function Better as a Business appeared first on The Startup Magazine.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2020

Although his focus is naturally on bigger companies, I contend that his recommended strategies apply equally well to entrepreneurs and startups: Demand a mindset of deep thinking for the long term. In my experience, even in startups, longer-term strategy often gets pushed off the agenda due to current challenges.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2022

If you are like most entrepreneurs I know, there just aren’t enough hours in a day to get all your own work done, as well as run the many one-hour meetings each team member seems to demand for decisions and mentoring. For one-on-one coaching from the startup founder, I call this approach five-minute mentoring.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 2, 2023

In the past few decades, the technology industry has significantly increased. Nowadays, people can rely on numerous technological tools, devices, and gadgets to perform all kinds of activities, making their daily life much simpler. As a result, there has been a substantial increase in the demand for jobs in the technology fields.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 4, 2022

Startup companies are under a lot of pressure to succeed. Digital transformation is a novel concept that makes startup business owners think twice about their company’s future. It conjures up visions of gleaming new technology and equipment that may propel them to the top of their respective sectors.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Insurtech refers to technological innovations in insurance companies. Tech increases savings and efficiency through artificial intelligence and blockchain technology. Insurtech is a play on the words “insurance” and “technology,” like other industries that have been digitized. The Use of AI Technology.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

How Will AWS Help My Startup? By utilizing the AWS portfolio of services, startup businesses are free to access the state of the art technology without having to foot the bill. This is ideal for startups with minimal capital at their disposal. This is ideal for startups with minimal capital at their disposal.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2020

What this means is that businesses have to constantly review their SEO practices so as not to get left behind. Without the right tools, SEO audit can quickly get cumbersome and bothersome, especially if you are not very tech-inclined. Start with Technical Issues. SEO is constantly evolving. What is the SEO Audit?

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ReadWriteStart

APRIL 8, 2023

It becomes even more interesting in the world of emerging technologies and the IoT. In 2023, mobile commerce will remain in demand and grow even further. In fact, the small brand is likely to become a rising industry star due to the established trust, convenient delivery times, and various payment options available in the marketplace.

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