Startup Lessons Learned

APRIL 14, 2009

In an early-stage startup especially, revenue is not an important goal in and of itself. This may sound crazy, coming as it does from an advocate of c harging customers for your product from day one. Let’s start with a simple question: why do early-stage startups want revenue? But all things are never equal.

Customer 167

Customer San Francisco Lean Hockey Stick 167

Hippoland

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

I know nothing about viral marketing. I.e. it might be difficult to raise money at the early stages, because most investors in the seed space have smaller funds (esp pre-seed funds). Long sales cycles or signed contracts that won’t pay you for months is tough as a small investor (ala elephant hunting).

Seed Stage 48

Seed Stage Business Model B2B Email 48

Hippoland

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

I know nothing about viral marketing. I.e. it might be difficult to raise money at the early stages, because most investors in the seed space have smaller funds (esp pre-seed funds). Long sales cycles or signed contracts that won’t pay you for months is tough as a small investor (ala elephant hunting).

Seed Stage 48

Seed Stage Business Model B2B Email 48