Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2017

If your offering is exciting enough, you may get millions in small amounts from other people on the Internet to help you fly high over the valley of death. Software apps that once required a 10-person team can now be done with the Lean Development methodology by two people in a couple of months. Apply for contests and business grants.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

If your offering is exciting enough, you may get millions in small amounts from other people on the Internet to help you fly high over the valley of death. Software apps that once required a 10-person team can now be done with the Lean Development methodology by two people in a couple of months. Apply for contests and business grants.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2018

If your offering is exciting enough, you may get millions in small amounts from other people on the Internet to help you fly high over the valley of death. Software apps that once required a 10-person team can now be done with the Lean Development methodology by two people in a couple of months. Apply for contests and business grants.

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Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 134

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

AUGUST 9, 2010

You repeat these mantras at Lean Startup Meetings but you're not doing it.? Repeat after me: You are not your customer." — Eric Ries , Lean Startup leader (repeating a conversation with a startup founder). Tags: Essays customers feedback finance investment pricing sales. I say "find ten people who say they'll buy."

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Software Review Part-Time VPE Houston Cofounder 312

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2012

If you are new to the entrepreneurial world of startups, you are likely confused by the terminology of seed-stage, lean startups, micro-VCs, and Super Angels. Lean startup. Lean startups operate on minimal money, an open source environment, and assume multiple iterations, with customer feedback, to get it right.

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Startup Lessons Learned

MAY 9, 2012

TLDR: Brant Cooper and Patrick Vlaskovits , authors of The Entrepreneur's Guide to Customer Development are back with a new book called The Lean Entrepreneur. Since then, Brant and Patrick have been tireless advocates for the whole Lean Startup movement. Illustrations by FAKEGRIMLOCK. You can pre-order it starting today.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 23, 2019

Luckily, today things are more sophisticated thanks to the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence. Writing a Lean Business Plan and modeling different financial scenarios is a great way to make sure you’ve thought through every aspect of your hotel venture.

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Software Review Las Vegas Technical Review Artificial Inteligence 83

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2011

The fact that today’s Internet bubble does not represent all companies does not disprove its existence. Ah, but today’s Internet companies have real revenue! Or worse yet they may never get financed. If you are interested the Vimeo is here. I said that at the Founder Showcase, too. and profits! Have a cushion.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

And when Jeff Bezos started Amazon in 1994, many people had never even heard of something called the internet. If you have a business idea, write a quick business plan—a Lean Plan. If you’ve heard of the business model canvas idea, Lean Planning is similar but ultimately more useful. But where to begin?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 8, 2015

If your offering is exciting enough, you may get millions in small amounts from other people on the Internet to help you fly high over the valley of death. Software apps that once required a 10-person team can now be done with the Lean Development methodology by two people in a couple of months. Apply for contests and business grants.

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Gust

JULY 8, 2012

If you are new to the entrepreneurial world of startups, you are likely confused by the terminology of seed-stage, lean startups, micro-VCs, and Super Angels. Lean startup. Lean startups operate on minimal money, an open source environment, and assume multiple iterations, with customer feedback, to get it right.

Early Stage 177

Early Stage Finance Seed Stage Entrepreneur 177

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 16, 2010

The VC industry grew dramatically as a result of the Internet bubble - Before the Internet bubble the people who invested in VC funds (called LPs or Limited Partners) put about $50 billion into the industry and by 2001 this had grown precipitously to around $250 billion. Staying “lean&# is not an option.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 7, 2024

You no longer need to rely solely on traditional sources of finance like banks and venture capitalists. Moreover, the traditional barriers in investing are broken down since anyone with a credit card or an internet connection can become your investor. However, it collects a transaction fee of 4.9%

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Startup Lessons Learned

DECEMBER 23, 2009

If you never have, you can create your own using Google Finance. If you never have, you can create your own using Google Finance. The Lean Startup Intensive is tomorrow at Web 2.0. Amazing lean startup resources Is Entrepreneurship a Management Science? Why vanity metrics are dangerous What is Lean about the Lean Startup?

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Startup Lessons Learned

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Yes, there are Lean Startups even in the United States federal government. For my take on how this is possible, you can see my previous post on Lean Government here. I know this is an unpopular thing to say, since it sounds so patently absurd. But I've seen the teams with my own eyes and witnessed their results first hand.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 18, 2012

Not to be confused with the previously listed Lifehacker, of course, particularly when it comes to leaning. Or, for those with even less time on their hands to indulge in some Internet camaraderie, simply follow this feed for tips and tricks on the go. Lifehack.org. Unclutterer. Get Rich Slowly.

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Product Houston Technical Review Social Media 173

Mucker Lab

MAY 28, 2020

Compass.co, a benchmarking and research service, analyzed 3,200 internet startups and found that 74 percent “fail due to premature scaling.” Sometimes founders misapply lean startup methodology. Startups flush with cash often do the opposite – they jump out of the plane, and then test the parachute as they free fall.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Internet of Medical Things – SMART Technology. Just as the IoT, Internet of Things, has made a grand entry into the lives of ordinary people everywhere, so too can the IoMT ( Internet of Medical Technology ) vastly improve the lives of patients and the efficiency of medical providers. 5G Mobile Connectivity and Telenurses.

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Technology Analytics Mobile Internet 113

Mike Michalowicz

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

There is increasing competition from big box stores, mall kiosks, and the internet to overcome. These are outdated ways to manage your business finances and won’t help you maximize profits. Lean on your accountant and hire a good financial coach to hold you accountable. Profitability is the main key to business success.

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San Diego Technical Review California Retention 111

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

If you don’t have your personal spending under control and don’t know how to budget, it’s crucial that you educate yourself on personal finance and master the art of budgeting before you start a company. If you can’t handle your own finances, you’re not equipped to handle a company’s. Market research. So how do you find a mentor?

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2019

When it comes to the world of finances, confusion and frustration can be rather common. Having something that can help organize and keep your finances secure is becoming ever more important. Banking and finances are some of the most targeted industries in the world – robberies, fiscal cliffs, recessions, etc.

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Finance Internet Security Networking 98

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Research shows that over 42% of internet users worldwide now use ad blockers to reduce how much advertising they see. While there’s nothing you can do about there being too many ads on the internet, ad irrelevance, intrusiveness, and size are all elements to consider. They’ve also leaned on short, benefit-driven copy.

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Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 20, 2008

I now believe that the "pick two" concept is fundamentally flawed, and that lean startups can achieve all three simultaneously: quickly bring high-quality software to market at low cost. Cost and time are effectively absolutes (The Caretaker's high finance schenanigans and 20th century Physics aside). Expo SF (May.

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Startup Lessons Learned

APRIL 14, 2009

but few step back and really examine the underlying assumptions of startup finance. The Lean Startup Intensive is tomorrow at Web 2.0. Startup Visa update ► February (5) Kiwi lean startup + Australia next Why diversity matters (the meritocracy business) Beware of Vanity Metrics (for Harvard Business Rev. Expo SF (May.

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Up and Running

MAY 3, 2012

Eric Ries , author of The Lean Start-up , puts it best: ‘ The grim reality is that most start-ups fail. Some entrepreneurs ask me whether we have a business plan for an “internet business”, as if there’s a secret recipe they could use. Most products are not successful. Most new ventures do not live up to their potential.

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

Let’s take an example – In the case of an internet or app business, the user traction and market penetration is a must. Bootstrapping inculcates the entrepreneurial discipline and financial responsibility to run a lean business. ? If you are facing any problem you can always check out this: Business Loan vs. Equity Financing.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 7, 2009

The initial hypothesis for Epiphany (from my much smarter partner Ben ) was that as departments in the enterprise (manufacturing, finance, customer support sales) became automated, the marketing department would eventually get its turn. Welcome to the Internet bubble.)

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Startup Lessons Learned

APRIL 26, 2009

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Sunday, April 26, 2009 Product development leverage Leverage has once again become a dirty word in the world of finance, and rightly so. Its a key lean startup concept. For example, I recently created a customer validation exercise around the Lean Startup Workshop. Expo SF (May.

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Product Development Developer San Francisco Product 88

VC Cafe

DECEMBER 1, 2022

And the Internet is moving in that direction – more immersive, social, participatory. L eanne Eliott-Young ( Institute of Digital Fashion ) commented on how fashion brands leaning in to engage with younger customers Roblox. From the Money in the Metaverse (crypto and web3 finance) panel. Hamza Khan.

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Generative AI Vertical Early Stage PR 89

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

The boom in Internet startups would last 4½ years until it came crashing down to earth in March 2000. The valuations for acquisitions were nothing like the Internet bubble, but there was a path to liquidity, difficult as it was. Every startup wanted to believe they could get acquired like YouTube for $1.4 Warning sign? At best. ~

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Silicon Valley IPO Technical Review Venture Capital 223

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2011

If you are new to the entrepreneurial world of startups, you are likely confused by the terminology of seed-stage, lean startups, micro-VCs, and Super Angels. Lean startup. Lean startups operate on minimal money, an open source environment, and assume multiple iterations, with customer feedback, to get it right.

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Early Stage Seed Stage Angel Investor Silicon Valley 231

Rob Go

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

MITX : Non-profit trade association hosting many events focused on digital marketing and internet business. Lean Startup Circle Boston – Meetup dedicated to the lean startup and customer development methodology. Next major event? Future M on Oct 16. General Assembly – Boston branch of tech classes and workshops started in NYC.

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Boston Technical Review Community Cofounder 71

500hats.com

AUGUST 2, 2012

While a flood of new VCs came into existence during the late 90’s internet boom, many had difficulty raising new funds after the crashes of 2000-2001 and 2008 , and as a result significantly fewer fund managers exist now compared to a decade ago. Mega VC, Micro VC. They are operators, through and through.

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Silicon Valley Early Stage Venture Capital Valuation 74

crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Almost every possible internet distribution channel has MORE users than ever before – whether it be search, social, mobile, video, local, SMS, email, chat, etc. More importantly, if you reach for a broad market, you will need more financing than if you pick a more targeted, niche market. image credit: DonnitaMae.

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Small Business Marketing Startup Silicon Valley 110

Startup Lessons Learned

MAY 1, 2018

I personally bought the citibank.com URL and introduced the first internet-based online banking. This was during the internet explosion, so I’d say it was called the digital revolution 1.0. My role migrated over to that, and I was put on a task force to figure out how GE could begin to digitize itself and the industrial internet.

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Southern California North America Finance Lean 123

Steve Blank

MARCH 4, 2014

Facing continuous disruption from globalization, China, the Internet, the diminished power of brands, changing workforce, etc., Staff functions in finance, human resources, legal departments and business units developed Key Performance Indicators, processes, procedures and goals to measure, control and execute. This is a big idea.

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www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Finance | Tuesdays. Financing a Small Business. Financing A Small Business. Personal Finance. Internet and Online Business. During the first Internet boom, companies that provided services to tech start-ups were all too happy to work for stock. But Ive definitely had to lean on Dave. Franchises.

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