Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Over the last half a century, Silicon Valley has grown into the leading technology and innovation cluster for the United States and the world. Wave after wave of hardware, software, biotech and cleantech products have emerged from what has become “ground zero” of entrepreneurial and startup culture.

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Steve Blank

MAY 9, 2017

I’ve seen the Valley grow from Sunnyvale to Santa Clara to today where it stretches from San Jose to South of Market in San Francisco. I’ve watched the Valley go from Microwave Valley – to Defense Valley – to Silicon Valley to Internet Valley. So how did this happen? Where is it going?

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 22, 2019

These are highly-skilled people that make up critical parts of your software development teams. Many more companies have realized they need to become software companies; otherwise, they risk becoming the Nokia or Blackberry of yesteryear. And because of this, the demand for Silicon Valley caliber talent is growing exponentially.

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online.wsj.com

JULY 11, 2012

Theres a power struggle underway in Silicon Valley. Andreessen Horowitz is telling entrepreneurs it prefers situations where the founders have controlling stakes, reckoning that theyll be better able to resist outside distraction and focus on making great products. Stock Quotes. more in Tech. link] [link] --> By JOANN S.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Read part one on the Evolution of Corporate R&D , part two on Innovation Outposts in Silicon Valley , and part three The 6 Decisions to Make Before Setting up an Innovation Outpost. Successful Innovation Outposts typically develop over a period of time through three stages. Silicon Valley, Boston).

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Everyone knows that Silicon Valley has been, historically speaking, the source of much innovation. These cities won’t cost you an arm and a leg, but you’ll find that there is still plenty of opportunities in their local software development industry. San Francisco is already well publicized.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

There are very few people in Silicon Valley who have such a precise grasp on what defines success of early-stage startup companies than Eric Ries. 3:35 The real entrepreneurs come out during a down economy. 19:30 A teachable moment for entrepreneurs: HAVE A HYPOTHESIS! 41:00 Transitioning from software to writing.

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Reid Hoffman

JULY 27, 2021

As I discussed last week in the Greymatter podcast with my friend and Blitzscaling co-author Chris Yeh , I believe that a knowledge of philosophy is actually a great asset for entrepreneurs. To say categorically that MBA equals “not entrepreneur” is a foolish assumption, just like saying Masters in Philosophy equals “not entrepreneur.”

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Reid Hoffman

JULY 27, 2021

As I discussed last week in the Greymatter podcast with my friend and Blitzscaling co-author Chris Yeh , I believe that a knowledge of philosophy is actually a great asset for entrepreneurs. To say categorically that MBA equals “not entrepreneur” is a foolish assumption, just like saying Masters in Philosophy equals “not entrepreneur.”

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Austin Startup

AUGUST 7, 2017

By connecting Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and the rest of the state into a Texas S tartup Megatropolis we can unlock billions of dollars in capital and unleash thousands of diverse entrepreneurs. Epic Office Hours” is a speed dating event with dozens of entrepreneurs, mentors and investors meeting in rapid fire.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 25, 2010

In March, Ross and I will be hosting a talk at South by Southwest; it’s called “ Third Coast: How to be a Startup Outside of Silicon Valley.&# We have been thinking a lot about this lately and discussing the challenges we have faced on our own path. Funding, too, was a challenge. Research, research, research.

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

is a venture capitalist investing in Silicon Valley and Singapore. So you have a great idea for a new mobile app or Web service—but you don’t know anything about coding or developing. The most expensive developers are usually around the Silicon Valley or the East Coast. and overseas developers.

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

For those of you who have been following the discussion, a Lean Startup is Eric Ries ’s description of the intersection of Customer Development , Agile Development and if available, open platforms and open source. The Customer Development process (and the Lean Startup) is one way to do that. How do we raise the big bucks?”

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ReadWriteStart

MAY 19, 2011

As for the presenters, first up, Abinash Karana from Bangalore, India, presented Bizosys and his product 10screens , a specification capture technology for software development workflows. What I like about the dynamics of 1M/1M today is that we're starting to see entrepreneurs make definitive progress.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 20, 2018

This (somewhat liberally translated) Chinese proverb is something you hear often in Silicon Valley these days. Even if are not a software developer, hardware hacker or bio engineer – I am confident that you know people who are. by Pascal Finette from Singularity University. Some say it is a curse.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

In my bones I’m convinced that entrepreneurs are more nature than nurture although I know both are involved. I have recently written extensively on what I believe the 12 characteristics of an entrepreneur are. Entrepreneurs aren’t born, they’re made.&# The data in this article is at best, a stretch. from a young age.

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ReadWriteStart

MAY 3, 2018

At the rate it’s growing, Toronto will have more technology jobs than Silicon Valley within the next two years. Starting with just 5,000 attendees in Las Vegas, it is expected to host more than 25,000 tech executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and media from approximately 120 countries in New Orleans this year.

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Startup Lessons Learned

APRIL 25, 2011

Steve Blank called last year’s conference “ Woodstock for entrepreneurs ” and my goal is do even better this year. (If SLLCONF featured incredible entrepreneurs on stage to put those ideas to rest (watch, for example: Aardvark , Grockit , Dropbox , PBworks ). Brad doesn’t meet your typical image of a scrappy entrepreneur.

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 16, 2011

Guttula, Bizosys' CEO, and Karana founded the company with the goal to "simplify software development." The second product is 10Screens, a tool to visualize business requirements critical to software development, which tend to be hampered by poor communication among various stakeholders.

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View from Seed

APRIL 21, 2015

On the heels of our research on HBS entrepreneurs , NextView’s Dimitri Dadiomov (HBS ’15) interviewed several top founders on the early stages of their companies. The post 4 Founders & Harvard MBAs on Finding Startup Traction & MBAs-as-Entrepreneurs appeared first on The View From Seed. Tom Eisenmann.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 10, 2014

It’s getting harder to tell what’s a real Silicon Valley startup and what’s a parody – crowdspring.co/1k05eDQ. The secretive billionaire who built Silicon Valley – crowdspring.co/1qjKWZN. Google Ventures’ Bill Maris on Venture Capital in Silicon Valley | Re/code – crowdspring.co/1v00G51.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 28, 2014

Silicon Valley Investors, Low Interest Rates, And The Tech Bubble | Business Insider – crowdspring.co/1gkKBnb. Ageism In Silicon Valley Is So Bad People In Their 20s Are Getting Cosmetic Surgery – crowdspring.co/1lgVtFQ. Why There’s Never Been a Better Time to Found a SaaS Startup – crowdspring.co/1mqljr6.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 16, 2012

Women (Entrepreneurs) Who Go Their Own Way – [link]. Now what could go wrong with Silicon Valley – [link]. Hiring of Kevin Rose by Google sends all the wrong signals to Silicon Valley – [link]. 5 New Spots for Chicago Tech Entrepreneurs – [link]. Why I left Google – [link].

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

If you’re an entrepreneur or working in a startup, you’ve heard all the hype around the extravagant perks and benefits some companies, especially in the tech scene, are offering. See Also: The Importance of Partnership Agreements, NDAs, and Security: Lessons from HBO’s “Silicon Valley”. Not only that, talent is key to growth.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Why Silicon Valley Funds Instagrams, Not Hyperloops - crowdspring.co/188qC9v. Chicago can be better than Silicon Valley (when it comes to promoting women entrepreneurs) | by Sharon Schneider - crowdspring.co/18J09d4. Book Review: Remote by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson – crowdspring.co/1gYIIgT.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 3, 2012

VCs in Angels’ Clothing: The Sneaky New Trend of “Deal Scouts” in Silicon Valley - [link]. The 11 Harsh Realities Of Being An Entrepreneur - [link]. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. Startup Founders: Don’t Freak Out - [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 24, 2013

6 Ways to Make Your Business Card Your Best Marketing Tool | Entrepreneur – [link]. 6 Ways to Make Your Business Card Your Best Marketing Tool | Entrepreneur – [link]. What Nikola Tesla vs. VCs video says about the state of Silicon Valley | by Om Malik – [link]. If you have kids, you’ll love this.

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Steve Blank

AUGUST 31, 2009

The Focus on a Finished Product Rather than a Minimum Feature Set The passion of an entrepreneur coupled with the product development diagram drives you to believe that all you need to do is build the product (in all its full-featured glory) and customers will come. BPM vendor (every software vendor!) Order Here. Now In Print!

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 15, 2013

Money matters: why women founders struggle in Silicon Valley | The Verge – [link]. How to Be Happy: An Entrepreneur’s Perspective | Forbes – [link]. An Entrepreneur’s “Stop Doing” List | Inc – [link]. Paid Search: Are You Wasting Your Money? – [link]. Quora – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 11, 2014

Why the Best Entrepreneurs and Creators are Humble | The Next Web - crowdspring.co/1e9b5t3. How Old Are Silicon Valley’s Top Founders? Inside Sequoia Capital: Silicon Valley’s Innovation Factory - crowdspring.co/1hyz3sN. Why the Best Entrepreneurs and Creators are Humble | The Next Web - crowdspring.co/1e9b5t3.

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SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 20, 2007

Reading the articles and the comments is probably worth it, but I personally think that the NY Times is overstating the advantage of being in Silicon Valley with a couple of exceptions. Of course, thats probably even more true in Silicon Valley. Product Manager Entrepreneur Mark Geller SEO for Startups Startup Version 1.0

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Agile VC

JUNE 5, 2012

Apple and Facebook are both platforms , in the sense that their software and user networks are utilized by countless software developers to build their own businesses. billion to developers and Apple paid out something like $2B or so. Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

Silicon Valley Needs to Lose the Arrogance or Risk Destruction | Wired Opinion - crowdspring.co/1g2t41F. 5 Things Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Slopestyle - crowdspring.co/NteRRZ. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. PSFK - crowdspring.co/1cUHNvA.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

10 Things Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Politicians – [link]. Ron Conway is a Silicon Valley startup’s best friend – [link]. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template tco use today) – [link]. – [link]. Functions over Titles – [link].

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ReadWriteStart

MAY 10, 2012

The question is whether it is more effective to spend the money to gain entry-level employment as a Ruby developer where you can learn other software development skills on the job - or to go for an academic degree that may or may not set the student up for a lifetime of success. It certainly is not for everybody.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. Things Women Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Indian Entrepreneurs – [link]. Startup Tip: Simplify Software Features and Iterate More Often – [link]. I hope you enjoy these links!

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

In Silicon Valley, Technology Talent Gap Threatens G.O.P. Special Report: Silicon Valley’s dirty secret – age bias | Reuters – [link]. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. Your Brand is What You Do – [link].

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