Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Reading the NY Times article “ Jeffrey Katzenberg Raises $1 Billion for Short-Form Video Venture, ” I realized it was time for a new startup heuristic: the amount of customer discovery and product-market fit you need to find is inversely proportional to the amount and availability of risk capital. It’s the antithesis of the Lean Startup.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 4, 2013

If you’re running a startup, working for one, or just considering turning an idea into a company, calling your work life “busy” is a severe understatement. Here are five essential, efficient ways to eliminate guesswork and make your startup a success on social media. Startup Example: Zappos. Startup Example: Cloudera.

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Social Media Media Viral Startup 158

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 5, 2023

Startups succeed most often when the founding partners know how to build and run a business, rather than how to build and run technology. A business startup is not an academic environment, or a big company research organization. Should they go after high-tech nerds for partners, or professional technologists?

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Technical Cofounder Technology Management Entrepreneur 260

Brandanew

JUNE 27, 2016

The client had just finished their “father’s day campaign” and the social media impact on sales seemed a little disappointing. Plenty of big and small businesses are over investing in social media without a large return. Get tips for a simple and effective Social Media Plan with great content HERE.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2023

Yet everyone has limits, and every investor implicitly has similar limits on what makes a startup investable, or one to avoid at all costs. Here is my perspective on the highest risk elements, from my years of working with investors and watching startups come and go: All the co-founders are first-time entrepreneurs.

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New York City Silicon Valley Bootstrapping Technical Review 246

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 15, 2023

With content automation capabilities, businesses can efficiently produce and distribute content aligned with their board-level objectives. Multi-Channel Publishing: Businesses can easily distribute content across various platforms and channels, including websites, social media, email marketing, and mobile applications.

Software Review 158

Software Review Software Small Business Social Media 158

Haystack

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

As I was scrolling through Twitter today and saw the rumors around Gimlet, the podcast media company, being acquired by Spotify for $200M in cash, I knew I had to stop, write this post, and share some thoughts on what’s going on. 5/ Underlying RSS Technology Not Optimal For 21st Century Media. So, here goes….

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Acquisition Media Audio Technical Review 134

The Startup Magazine

MAY 27, 2024

Initial investment and startup costs To kickstart your self-storage business in Leesburg, FL, consider initial investments like property acquisition, facility construction, and security systems. Factor in startup expenses such as insurance, utilities, and marketing.

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Security Operations Finance Advertising 78

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

In my last post I pointed out that many of the media commentators who have criticized the YouTube video network companies as not having strong businesses were mistaken. So why is online video such an attractive market to build a startup? But distribution is now unlimited. As I point out frequently, people want to consume video.

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Video Technical Review Distribution Aggregator 339

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

At our mid-year offsite our partnership at Upfront Ventures was discussing what the future of venture capital and the startup ecosystem looked like. Pitchbook estimates that there is about $290 billion of VC “overhang” (money waiting to be deployed into tech startups) in the US alone and that’s up more than 4x in just the past decade.

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Technical Review Pre-Money Valuation San Francisco Valuation 416

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2022

A common pain of startups after an exhilarating first surge of early adopters is a long and frustrating plateau of slow growth, where it seems like nothing you do will get your business to profitability. Continually add new marketing and distribution partners. Real growth always requires real marketing.

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Startup Social Media Metrics Viral 335

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2021

The old approaches of controlling distribution channels, saturating retail, and methodically scaling your brand awareness don’t protect you anymore. In case you hadn’t noticed, the key elements of a competitive advantage for your business have changed as businesses move online, and your domain is instantly global.

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Software Review Algorithm Global IPO 355

VC Cafe

MARCH 6, 2024

Calling Israeli startup founders in Interactive Entertainment, AI & Gaming! With the rapid advancement of generative AI, we’re seeing content creation, distribution and monetisation being disrupted faster than ever before. You may have noticed that the fundraising market for startups has slowed down. Not for us.

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Artificial Inteligence Generative AI Startup Vertical 141

The Startup Magazine

MAY 26, 2024

Additionally, a centralized distribution model should be considered to reduce the distance products travel from warehouse to customer. Use your website, social media, and marketing campaigns to share stories and information about your commitment to sustainability.

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eCommerce Reputation Technical Review Metrics 88

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

But for startups with limited resources and experience, I always recommend a soft launch or toe-in-the-water approach in a local market -- and scale up later. In fact, for startups, it usually makes sense to announce your solution on social media and blogs even before you have built the first one.

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Hockey Stick Startup Stealth Agile 120

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 17, 2015

For the elite startups and entrepreneurs who manage to attract the investor they dream of, and survive the term sheet negotiation, there is still one more hurdle before the money is in the bank. That might start with the CEO giving the investor pitch to the whole organization, and distributing the current business plan document to everyone.

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Technical Review Due Diligence Startup Term Sheet 120

Steve Blank

APRIL 3, 2018

Others join startups to strike out on their own. Most great technology startups – Oracle, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Tesla – were built by a team led by an entrepreneur. Some of these world-class innovators get recruited by large companies like professional athletes, with paychecks to match. Lessons Learned.

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Technical Review Entrepreneur Artificial Inteligence Cofounder 335

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2013

Distribute an Executive Summary and Recommendations report, as well as transcripts of your interviews, to all the key players in your company. business entrepreneur Kristin Zhivago revenue roadmap startup' She recommends phone interviews by you, by appointment, with structured questions, and you document results. Marty Zwilling.

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Revenue Startup Technical Review Business Model 263

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 2, 2023

I’ll start by taking you to the world of Startup X, a passionate team of entrepreneurs who believed they had the next big thing in the world of software as a service (SaaS). It’s disheartening, but sadly, this is one experience that many startup founders face. Do you find yourself and your project in a similar position?

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Design Product Churn Rate Architecture 105

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2020

And we all know Facebook didn’t invent social media. There is always time later for your next startup, using that disruptive technology of your dreams. So don’t be intimidated by the negative image that imitation currently has in the startup world. Capitalize on the lessons from early adopters and competitors.

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Startup Social Media Business Model Equity 393

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 18, 2015

This may work for big companies who have specialized staffs, but it doesn’t work for startups and small businesses who are already understaffed and overloaded. Startups need outside experts who can do the work, as well as provide training on what needs to be done. Treat a startup as a customer, not a client.

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Startup Software Review Social Media Curation 120

ConversionXL

JUNE 16, 2022

Consistency is equally critical for startups. This tells us its social media team, blog content writers, website copywriters, and everyone else, are aligned on their task execution. Strategy is necessary for broader playbooks, like a social media playbook. Consistency is the cornerstone of good marketing. Marketing strategy.

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Campaign CTO Marketing Social Media 149

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 5, 2021

Startups are the corporations of the future, so I have long believed that entrepreneurs who study existing corporate models, rather than ignoring them with disdain, will likely profit from the exercise. That means if your new startup doesn’t plan for continuous innovation, the company may never reach corporate status. Globalization.

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Marketing Startup Global Viral 339

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2016

Yet everyone has limits, and every investor implicitly has similar limits on what makes a startup investable, or one to avoid at all costs. Here is my perspective on the highest risk elements, from my years of working with investors and watching startups come and go: All the co-founders are first-time entrepreneurs.

New York City 120

New York City Silicon Valley Startup Bootstrapping 120

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! The 4 Personality Types Every Startup Needs | ONStartups – [link]. What are the coolest startup culture hacks you’ve heard of? Quora – [link].

Social Media 106

Social Media Small Business Technical Review Design 106

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 25, 2015

One of the first actions you will take with your startup is to organize your company a separate legal entity to protect yourself from personal liability for the company’s debts. In the tech startup context, you’ll typically choose between a Corporation and a Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). Verdict : LLC.

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LLC Technical Review Software Review Limited Liability Company 100

Up and Running

DECEMBER 25, 2021

While getting funded is one of the most exciting things for a startup, it still does take away some focus. However, if you are on a deadline (like most startups), you can’t afford to let that happen. Startups in their infancy often face a problem when it comes to hiring. Bank on the power of social media.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 20, 2011

Probably 80% of the startups I know have found human resource issues to be the most treacherous. Setting the wrong or no expectations is another of the most consistent problems I see with every startups. Ironically, startups that are all about change often are slow to see the need, or slow to implement.

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Advisory Board Startup Forecast Early Stage 232

David Teten

JANUARY 11, 2020

Gordon Platt, President, Gotham Media , observes, “You may meet people on-line, but when’s the last time you really made a long-term, financially meaningful commitment exclusively as the result of a virtual interaction?” I’ve listed below my current social media toolkit. Tech stack. I host on Hostforweb **. Crunchbase.

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Social Media Technical Review Media Private Equity 60

Lightspeed Venture Partners

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Some observations from Bipul Sinha about the internet and media industry in 2011. This is as much of a game-changer (due to a new distribution model based on the social graph) as going from offline to the Internet was in the 90s. Startups to watch in this space are Legolas Media , Krux Digital , and BrightTag , among others.

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Internet Media Social Media Advertising 113

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 4, 2017

Social media, website, email, live chat, everything adds up to the overall impression customers have with your business. David Chambat is Chief Executive Officer of Villa-Finder.com , the leading villa booking and distribution platform in Asia, with 1,000+ villas in Bali , Sri Lanka , Phuket , Samui and Mauritius.

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Sri Lanka Customer Mauritius Finder 160

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 17, 2022

I’m talking about the kind of change that moved Apple from personal computers to music distribution to consumer electronics, and Amazon from books to e-Commerce to cloud computing services. He has helped many companies with this problem, and as an advisor to startups, I see the same common themes leading to growth slowdowns.

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Hockey Stick Guerilla Acquisition Startup 265

crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Small Business and Startups: 5 DIY Things To Do For Your Brand! How To Choose A Market For Your Startup Or Small Business – [link]. Are Startups Recession-Proof?

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Social Media Small Business Central African Republic Design 100

The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2022

You can connect to your customers more with the help of email marketing, social media posts, and many more. Modern enterprises use CMS for their content distribution. The post All in the Cloud: Useful Types of SaaS for Your Small Business appeared first on The Startup Magazine. Marketing Software. Sales Software.

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Cloud Small Business Software Web Development 167

ReadWriteStart

JULY 7, 2021

This trend is promising despite the rising usage of email, instant messaging applications, and social media platforms, . Promoting the benefits of the on-demand courier delivery app across online forums and social media platforms to get more business traction. However, Courier services are used domestically and internationally now.

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Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Demand Social Media 163

crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 24, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! The challenges for e-commerce startups – [link]. Startup Traction Mistakes – [link]. Should You Really Sit on Other Boards When You’re a Startup Founder?

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 92

The Next Web

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Here are their breakdowns of the costs and time investments to create 10 of the world’s hottest startups. Suddenly, those multi-million dollar financing rounds that startups raise don’t seem so outrageous! There’s also the enormous looming cost of distribution — one that’s hard to measure and even harder to predict. 1) Twitter.

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