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5 Competitive Drivers Which Limit Your Growth Ability

Startup Professionals Musings

That leads to switching costs, sunk costs, brand equity, and a host of other considerations, commonly called “barriers to entry.” A key is your differential advantage from alternatives. Small differentials and more competitors give customers higher leverage. Utility of alternative solutions. Bargaining power of suppliers.

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5 Factors Which Define The Scope Of Your Competition

Startup Professionals Musings

That leads to switching costs, sunk costs, brand equity, and a host of other considerations, commonly called “barriers to entry.” A key is your differential advantage from alternatives. Small differentials and more competitors give customers higher leverage. Utility of alternative solutions. Bargaining power of suppliers.

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VC Governance FAQ: (5) How are VC funds governed differently from the governance standards applied to their portfolio companies?

Pascal's View

Susan Mangiero , CEO of Investment Governance’s Fiduciary X , asked me the following: Question: Please differentiate between the governance of a VC fund versus the governance of companies in a VC fund’s portfolio? Is one more important than the other? Share and Enjoy:

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Rewiring Organizations For A Successful Digital Transformation

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He is co-leader of the McKinsey Digital Practice, a senior partner based in New York, and a member of McKinsey’s Shareholders Council, the firm’s board of directors. He's a co-leader of the McKinsey Digital Practice, a senior partner based in New York, and a member of McKinsey's Shareholders Council. This is John Jantsch.

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Practical Strategies For Starting A Business

Duct Tape Marketing

Steve is the CEO of Founders Space, one of the world’s leading startup accelerators with over 50 partners in 22 countries. One of the world's leading startup accelerators with over 50 partners in 22 countries, founder space was ranked number one, the number one incubator for overseas startups by Forbes and entrepreneur magazines.

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A Business Rebound is Not All Positive for Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

That leads to switching costs, sunk costs, brand equity, and a host of other considerations, commonly called “barriers to entry.” A key is your differential advantage from alternatives. Small differentials and more competitors give customers higher leverage. Utility of alternative solutions. Bargaining power of suppliers.

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A Stronger Economy Means More Competitive Threats

Startup Professionals Musings

That leads to switching costs, sunk costs, brand equity, and a host of other considerations, commonly called “barriers to entry.” A key is your differential advantage from alternatives. Small differentials and more competitors give customers higher leverage. Utility of alternative solutions. Bargaining power of suppliers.