VC Cafe

JANUARY 10, 2024

Not so long ago, we were all posting AI profile pictures on social media, but very quickly we’re now seeing an emergence of generative AI tools and LLM applications to assist almost every role in the organisation, across industries and verticals. The downside of OpenAI is the cost, platform dependency and limitations of its API.

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VC Cafe

JUNE 26, 2023

While web search requires huge resources, I believe that smaller LLMs and open source technology will play a big role in creating specialised vertical search engines for topics like health, legal tech, travel, education, etc and there lies the opportunity for startups.

Generative AI 174

Generative AI Search ChatGPT Technical Review 174

Steve Blank

MAY 26, 2009

Verticals Are Different I began to realize that entrepreneurs (and their professors) act like every vertical market and industry has the same set of rules. So the first heuristic is: do not assume the startup rules are the same for all vertical markets. Just for discussion, the markets I chose were: Web 2.0,

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Vertical Silicon Valley Intellectual Property RSS 149

Steve Blank

MAY 28, 2009

Steve,&# he said, “you’re missing the most interesting part of vertical markets. If the product does work, and say we’ve developed a drug that cures a type of cancer, your only problem is how big is the licensing deal going to be – not about whether there will be customers. In these markets it’s all about invention risk.

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Vertical Silicon Valley Marketing Customer 144

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 25, 2024

Rooftop gardens and vertical farming operations offer a sustainable solution to the growing demand for fresh, locally sourced produce in urban areas, and startups focusing on modular farming are positioned to address this demand. Green Roof Startups Green roofs are growing in popularity in the U.S.,

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Green Startup Vertical Technical Review 118

ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 15, 2022

This allows the studio to develop processes, well-organized development teams, and growth plans. Being able to hire talented professionals remains a difficult proposition in the current job market, especially when sourcing experienced developers, designers, and project managers. There are many different types of startup studios.

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Incubator Startup Software Developers Software Development 188

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

This post describes how companies using the Customer Development model can increase their credibility, valuation and probability of getting a first round of funding by presenting their results in a “Lesson Learned&# venture pitch. Is there a profitable business model? Can it scale?” Just as a refresher.

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Steve Blank

AUGUST 31, 2009

After 20 years of working in startups, I decided to take a step back and look at the product development model I had been following and see why it usually failed to provide useful guidance in activities outside the building – sales, marketing and business development. So what’s wrong the product development model?

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Customer Development Developer Customer Silicon Valley 238

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 22, 2023

7- Sustainable development Photo Credit: Peter Chatfield One area where I anticipate developments in my field to accelerate in 2023 is the field of sustainable development. Vertical videos let potential customers Know, Like, and Trust brands faster, which can increase their reach. Thanks to Edward Mellett, WikiJob ! #7-

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Entrepreneur Social Media 122

YoungUpstarts

MAY 12, 2020

Additionally, you’re not expected to excel at every single vertical of successfully managing the business. Software development? Even if you’re not aiming to become the largest corporation out there, scaling your business would probably mean that you’re going to need a few people to help you in different areas.

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Vertical Distribution Business Plan Software Developers 264

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

Customer Development is all about gathering a list of what features customers want by talking to them, surveying them, or running “focus groups.” Customer Development is about Testing the Founder’s Hypothesis Any idiot can get outside the building and ask customers what they want, compile a feature list and hand it to engineering.

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Customer Development Developer Customer Silicon Valley 278

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

I was in New York last week with my class at Columbia University and several events made me realize that the Customer Development model needs to better describe its fit with web-based businesses. However the Customer Development Model and the Lean Startup work equally well for startups on the web.

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Customer Development Web Developer Customer 219

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Finally, I’ll write about how Eric Ries and the Lean Startup concept provided the equivalent model for product development activities inside the building and neatly integrates customer and agile development. Part 4 of the Customer Development Manifesto to follow.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

MARCH 21, 2017

Rather, buyer behavior is rooted in their strategy — a combination of product thesis, their theory of their market’s evolution, how they need to position for customers and against competitors, their long-term brand development, geographic expansion plans, and so on. Zoom out to see the strategic decision. This had to be remedied.

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Balance Sheet Vertical Acquisition Revenue 242

VC Cafe

JANUARY 27, 2021

As teams become increasingly distributed, video communication is important for both internal alignment and external business development. Vertically-focused startups design products to better meet the needs of particular user segments. Here’s his full list of Verticalization of Zoom ).

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Vertical Video Technical Review Europe 148

Version One Ventures

MAY 3, 2023

E-commerce (DTC and infrastructure), fin tech (lending, payments), healthcare and B2B marketplaces are some of the verticals that have seen tremendous growth. India for the world” has traditionally focused on outsourcing and leveraging cost advantages, from customer service to product development.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

He has a wealth of experience in the data vertical, having served in previous roles at companies such as Intel, AllScripts, and Vision.bi. In his 17-year career, Rosenberg has developed key insights into the minds of CFOs and FP&A teams, with strengths in both customer-facing leadership and data analytics itself. CEO Perspective.

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Hiring Software Review Customer 136

deal architect

JUNE 5, 2023

I shared in this post that our research agenda is tracking four large software and services markets – vertical “edge” applications, applications for fast-growing global economies, custom development using low and no-code tools and Generative and other AI. The interest.

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Generative AI Vertical Global Customer Development 284

ReadWriteStart

JULY 4, 2023

This ground-breaking achievement not only marks a key milestone in the development of flying cars, but it also prepares the way for a new era in the history of mobility. The certification of the Model A by the Federal Aviation Administration represents a significant step forward in the development of technology for flying cars.

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Technical Review Mobile Vertical California 150

Steve Blank

JULY 7, 2009

luck… and as one of Steve Blank’s posts today mentioned, you can’t test hypotheses from within your building.

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Customer Development Developer Silicon Valley Customer 124

Hunter Walker

AUGUST 31, 2021

Early adopter verticals — such as software development and tech sales — is mostly in Gen 3. Thankfully I knew there were better options in development. And the third generation added ML/AI to reorganize/optimize those workflows based upon the intelligence of the computer, not the habits of the user.

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Software Vertical Framework Software Developers 117

Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

founder paired with a mentor who had two operating companies in this space, who had developed and sold vertical market software to companies in this space, and had studied the field as an academic specialty. Filed under: Customer Development , Teaching. We always assign experienced mentors to our student teams. Not exactly.

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Vertical Agile Customer Development Lean 332

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

MARCH 11, 2010

Why I Chose To Go Vertical. The system I teach to people, which Craig touched on when he mentioned creating consistent quality content, is to go vertical in your market (or “go deep&# as I have previously written about ). Transitioning To A Vertical Model. The Best Of Both Worlds.

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VC Cafe

APRIL 15, 2024

This positions them uniquely to leverage not just their archives, but also their new content on an ongoing basis to partner in developing more contextually aware and culturally sensitive AI models. By harnessing AI, publishers can move beyond traditional segmentation and personalisation techniques to develop truly individualised experiences.

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Generative AI Media Artificial Inteligence Vertical 142

ConversionXL

JUNE 5, 2014

Phase 2 – Develop The Product, Site or New Offers Based On Feedback From Existing Customers. For industries with thin profit margins, offering an incentive like 2% off isn’t very enticing, and in many verticals, and in some cases might require a significant lift in sales in order to break even. image source.

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Retention Developer Customer Programming 112

David Teten

APRIL 1, 2021

Nick Kim , Crosscut’s Head of Platform, in his presentation at the 4th Annual VC Platform Summit, shared their Platform development methodology, which he viewed as an exercise in product development. For example, recruiting writ large is useful at all stages of development. I have developed a founder curriculum on my blog.

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VC Cafe

MARCH 6, 2024

Whether you’re creating immersive virtual worlds, developing cutting-edge AI technologies, or advancing the gaming industry, we’re ready to learn about your vision. We’re fast and lean in our decision making and support companies beyond the money with our strong network in the media, entertainment and gaming space.

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Artificial Inteligence Generative AI Startup Vertical 141

ConversionXL

JUNE 5, 2014

Phase 2 – Develop The Product, Site or New Offers Based On Feedback From Existing Customers. For industries with thin profit margins, offering an incentive like 2% off isn’t very enticing, and in many verticals, and in some cases might require a significant lift in sales in order to break even. image source.

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Retention Customer Developer Programming 115

Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

founder paired with a mentor who had two operating companies in this space, who had developed and sold vertical market software to companies in this space, and had studied the field as an academic specialty. Filed under: Customer Development , Teaching. Customer Development Teaching' A match made in heaven? Not exactly.

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Customer Development Vertical Agile Lean 224

ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 18, 2020

To stay competitive, they have had to build a robust online presence; that’s why we have witnessed the decreasing demand for website development. But the mobile app development services have exploded, as more people are using apps under quarantine. Food ordering and delivery apps have become particularly popular today.

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Global Technical Review Analytics Mobile 179

ConversionXL

MARCH 17, 2021

While thousands of B2B organizations struggle, plenty are able to develop long-term success. Our research showed that LTV was much higher compared to other verticals we have worked in the past which made the decision to change our approach a no-brainer. So what does it take?

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 27, 2018

by Tom McMakin, author of “ How Clients Buy: A Practical Guide to Business Development for Consulting and Professional Services “. Potential clients might know you, know you are active in a vertical and have a problem they need to solve, but they need to have a belief that you can do the work effectively. Clients aren’t sold services.

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ConversionXL

JUNE 5, 2014

Phase 2 – Develop The Product, Site or New Offers Based On Feedback From Existing Customers. For industries with thin profit margins, offering an incentive like 2% off isn’t very enticing, and in many verticals, and in some cases might require a significant lift in sales in order to break even. image source.

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Retention Customer Developer Programming 105

YoungUpstarts

MAY 4, 2015

Here are the reasons why you should create a “vertical” social network for your brand: Create a more personalized social experience. By activating your own social platform, you can reclaim that data, and turn those consumer insights into the foundation of your marketing and product development efforts. Who’s Doing It Right.

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Version One Ventures

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

More creative and economic opportunity for developers and entrepreneurs. Let’s explore the status and implications of each vertical. . Meanwhile, developers in the Lightning Network ecosystem are working to tie identity to nodes in layer 2s built on top of more secure blockchains like Bitcoin.

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Web Technical Review Software Review Social Network 193

The Startup Magazine

MAY 20, 2020

And when we say ‘niche’ we’re not referring to things like iGaming verticals. The focus is now far narrower with a strong focus on specific developers and even casinos that offer certain payment options. Many wannabe operators try to get around these challenges by focusing on specific gambling niches.

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Affiliate Software Review Technical Review Startup 91

ConversionXL

JUNE 5, 2014

Phase 2 – Develop The Product, Site or New Offers Based On Feedback From Existing Customers. For industries with thin profit margins, offering an incentive like 2% off isn’t very enticing, and in many verticals, and in some cases might require a significant lift in sales in order to break even. image source.

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Retention Customer Developer Programming 98