ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

The primary source of your funds should be your paying customers, i.e., your business should generate enough revenues and profits to fund the growth and expansion. Bootstrapping inculcates the entrepreneurial discipline and financial responsibility to run a lean business. ? Crowdfunding. Incubators and Accelerators.

Startup 150

Startup Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Seed Stage 150

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Cash flow issues, the type where a company is bringing in plenty of revenue but is struggling to meet expenses can be really challenging for startups. Running a lean startup takes major budgeting skills. Even big companies don’t do their market research due diligence every time when introducing new products.

Elevator Pitch 242

Elevator Pitch Due Diligence Networking Venture Capital 242

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

A Progress Graph on the right visually shows how far you’ve come (in whatever units of goodness you’re tracking – revenue, units, users, etc.) Your presentation doesn’t have a single word about Lean Startups or Customer Development. This is a radical departure from a traditional VC pitch.

Customer Development 266

Customer Development Developer Customer Silicon Valley 266