crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 8, 2011

Kickstarter: Financing Small Movies Online – [link]. Old People Line Up To Clean Radiation in Japan [Japan] – [link]. Collective intelligence and genetic structures of groups – [link]. Display Ads Lift Branding Metrics – [link]. Empire Avenue Strikes Out – [link].

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 96

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Last week a company we enthusiastically backed, uBeam , led by a very special entrepreneur, 25-year-old Meredith Perry , announced a $10 million round of financing.

Technical Review 417

Technical Review South Korea San Francisco Software Review 417

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 10, 2017

We’re all experiencing the rise of a growing number of cloud applications coming through sales, marketing, HR, operations or finance to complement centrally designed, legacy IT apps, such as ERP, data warehousing or CRM. Today, the proliferation of information within companies is uncontrollable, just like it was on the Web.

Government 113

Government Technical Review Asia Japan 113

Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

From music to finance, airlines and now offering flights to the public into space. These key elements allow them to hold strong to their Japanese roots while moving forward on applying high tech for beauty and skincare. Richard Branson's phenomenal Virgin group keeps innovating and progressing. Thanks to Darko Ivanoski, ESTAForm.org !

Technical Review 120

Technical Review Entrepreneur Software Review SEO 120

The Startup Lawyer

OCTOBER 26, 2010

Big in Japan and Architel announced the speakers for the inaugural Startup Happy Hour 2.0, True to her entrepreneurial roots, she left to follow her passion for nutrition by opening a specialty foods retail store, while simultaneously consulting with numerous Dallas-based startups on strategic planning and finance. visit [link].

Dallas 60

Dallas Intellectual Property Fort Worth Japan 60

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 16, 2019

His employer, a Seattle coffee bean roaster, didn’t want to own coffee shops, but they did finance his idea: Starbucks. Another particularly inspiring entrepreneurial story took place in 1917 in Japan. For example, a young Howard Schultz got the idea for upscale espresso cafes while on a trip to Milan.

Seattle 170

Seattle Japan Social Media Finance 170

The Startup Magazine

MAY 19, 2020

They are sold and bought in stock markets such as NASDAQ, New York Stock Exchange, London Stock Exchange, Japan Stock Exchange, etc. For an average person interested in buying shares, you cannot just do so by going to a bank or shop to get it. through a process of stockbroking. It can also be sold privately in some cases.

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Stock Securities and Exchange Commission United Kingdom Technical Review 90

Steve Blank

APRIL 10, 2013

I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. My post about Japan will follow. But before startups could happen, China’s basic science, technology and finance infrastructure and ecosystem needed to be built. All the usual caveats apply.

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China Taiwan Silicon Valley Guam 315

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 28, 2018

As with your personal finances, the more diversified your business assets the less risk you carry. For example, computer technology is booming in India, and few countries can beat Japan for manufacturing. Wouldn’t you benefit from the technology Japan uses in its manufacturing processes? Asset Diversification. tax law.

Global 100

Global Singapore United States Japan 100

Up and Running

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Know your finances and keep backup records. Make sure you’re keeping track of your business and personal finances. According to the National Flood Insurance Program, the average business claim on flood insurance from 2008 to 2012 was $87,000. Resiliency is the name of the game. In light of recent U.S.

SBA 83

SBA New York City Technical Review Small Business Administration 83

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. The motivations are the same – profit – driven by entrepreneurs and venture finance. In these series of 5 posts, I thought I’d share what I learned in China. All the usual caveats apply.

China 323

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 323

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 28, 2015

Financial services provider MasterCard has announced the results of its MasterCard Financial Literacy Index, which revealed that progress towards improving basic finance knowledge and skills across Asia Pacific has stalled as 12 of 16 countries record lower scores in financial literacy. Japan remains rooted at bottom spot.

Asia 100

Asia Taiwan South Korea Myanmar 100

Steve Blank

APRIL 12, 2013

I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. By 1991, 70% of the Torch funded startups were getting bank financing for expansion and later stages of the new ventures, with local governments acting as guarantors. All the usual caveats apply. Like the U.S.

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Venture Capital China Offshore SBIR 271

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

billion 2013 figure) have been massive financings at Honest Company ($70mm), JustFab ($85mm), ZipRecruiter ($63mm) and lord only knows how much SnapChat has actually accumulated. Over the past 4 years LA’s tech fundings have growing at a 30% compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) which is > 4 times the US average VC CAGR (7%).

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Los Angeles Silicon Valley Entrepreneur Seattle 376

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 10, 2010

In early 1999 I made the decision to fulfill my lifelong dream to live and work in Japan. My first corporate job was at First Interstate Bank where I worked in Corporate Finance. I spent 8 weeks there per year as well as time in Chicago. I did all of this while I had an income. I’m sure they meant it.

France 295

France Spain Technical Review Hungary 295

Steve Blank

APRIL 10, 2013

I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. My post about Japan will follow. But before startups could happen, China’s basic science, technology and finance infrastructure and ecosystem needed to be built. All the usual caveats apply.

China 207

China Taiwan Silicon Valley Guam 207

The Startup Magazine

JULY 26, 2022

This figure doesn’t even include other businesses worldwide in crypto-heavy nations such as Japan and the UK. Go to the “categories” tab on our home page and select the section labeled “finance” Here, you’ll find articles about Bitcoin and what it can do to boost the success of your small business.

Small Business 121

Small Business Security Japan Sales 121

Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

We had also just closed our Series B financing with a major overseas partner. The financing felt like a real validation of our strategy. Bob, among other things ran the fundraising for us in Asia and worked with an outside firm that had great connections in Japan to drag us around Tokyo and get the deal closed. And still does.

Japan 225

Japan Asia Silicon Valley Salary 225

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. The motivations are the same – profit – driven by entrepreneurs and venture finance. In these series of 5 posts, I thought I’d share what I learned in China. All the usual caveats apply.

China 215

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 215

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 23, 2012

We are thrilled to be expanding our footprint in the region at a time when professionals in Hong Kong are placing a growing emphasis on social media.

Asia 150

Asia Singapore Japan Social Media 150

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 16, 2015

The new regional headquarters will be home to a wide range of business functions, including sales, partnerships, marketing, HR, finance, user services, legal, policy, and trust & safety.

Singapore 100

Singapore Asia Design Japan 100

Steve Blank

APRIL 12, 2013

I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. By 1991, 70% of the Torch funded startups were getting bank financing for expansion and later stages of the new ventures, with local governments acting as guarantors. All the usual caveats apply. Like the U.S.

Venture Capital 163

Venture Capital China Offshore SBIR 163

The Next Web

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

The players in Japan have had their ups and downs. These factors make it a great time for companies based outside of Japan, but still in greater Asia, to get their foot in the door with deep-pocketed investors. In other words, you don’t see Silicon Valley bigwigs in Japan, but they’re all over India and China.

Asia 123

Asia Silicon Valley India China 123

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 1, 2011

Others focused on reducing overhead and expenses, but they needed a balanced strategy, along with new lines of credit and financing. economy is transitioning to a self-sustaining economic expansion in 2011-2012, that will not be derailed by higher energy prices, Europe’s sovereign debt problems, or the recent disaster in Japan.

Small Business Administration 224

Small Business Administration SBA Japan Forecast 224

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

GLOBAL” Warming The first thing that’s clear is that global investors from China, Singapore, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Japan and elsewhere stepped in to fill the gap that was initially created by the VC pull back. So if funding from VCs slowed, valuations dropped and burn rates were slashed, WTF happened to winter again?

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Venture Capital Saudi Arabia Kuwait Burn Rate 150

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 7, 2013

Over the next few decades, this young cohort would comprise a rising proportion of citizens in Asia (31%-40% in Singapore, Korea, Hong Kong and Japan, and more than 51% in Malaysia, Philippines, India and Indonesia). 2005 to Today: Retail, Manufacturing, Finance, Government Specific, etc. Macro Trend 4: Emergence of the Third Platform.

Technology 174

Technology Singapore Malaysia Indonesia 174

www.inc.com

JULY 9, 2010

Were going to be in Japan. 500|5000 The 2010 Inc. 500|5000 List The 2010 Top Lists Inc. Perrault says the company started scheduling Meebo meetups around the world and asking fans and users to come out to rub elbows with the Meebo staff. Wed say, "Hey, were going to be in Chicago. Were going to be in New York.

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Intellectual Property Los Angeles San Francisco New York 55

thebarefootvc

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, during annual budget conversations, reiterated that bitcoin was not legal tender, and that the government would be clamping down on illegal activity using cryptocurrencies. Very few countries have passed legislation on the topic — Japan being one of them.

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Global Switzerland Japan India 40

Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Another movement we’re seeing right now is DeFi, or Decentralized Finance. Canada, and Germany, speak three languages, and visit Japan and Korea often because of our business in Asia. While regular software handles data, DeFi handles money (digital money). Tell us about something you love. I love to travel. I have lived in the U.K.,

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San Francisco Cofounder Colorado Security 97

www.lanceglasser.com

MAY 13, 2012

Finance and budgeting. Thank you Japan. Business Essays, Blogs, and Musings. A Model for Return on Engineering Expenses. Growth, Profitability, and the Stock Price. Metrics for cyclical businesses. Let the Games Begin! Stock buybacks. The Year of the Black Swan. Definitions of common financial terms. Product development. Bah, humbug.

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CTO CTO Hire Technical Review Architecture 40

thebarefootvc

APRIL 3, 2018

In fact, news out of Japan yesterday that Monex, a large online retail broker, may acquire Coincheck (the Japanese cryptoexchange hacked earlier this year), sent cryptomarket prices higher.

Japan 40

Japan Finance Technology Developer 40

Lightspeed Venture Partners

MAY 16, 2013

Bitcoin companies based in the US, the UK, the EU, Japan and other similar countries are more likely to be trusted than companies operating out of countries with weaker legal systems.

Dallas 161

Dallas Japan Security Reputation 161

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. Have you ever built one of those charts that shows a metric over time, annotated with "key events" that explain what happened to the numbers at key inflection points? Go ahead and try it, then come back.

Metrics 167

Metrics San Francisco Lean Continuous Deployment 167

Steve Blank

JUNE 24, 2013

Japan overcame these barriers by using their import quotas to ship high-end, high-margin luxury cars, establishing manufacturing plants in the U.S. When you get customer scale and raise a large financing round , take the battle to the incumbents. government to restrict the import of “foreign” cars. The result?

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North Carolina New Jersey New York Government 335

Hunter Walker

APRIL 3, 2014

Several that you know are Wayne Lin, Senior Director of Product Management, Shawn Thompson, Director of Professional Services, and Barry Stern, VP Finance. In the last 3 years, we’ve expanded to partnering with utilities in eight countries, including the UK, Japan, and Australia.

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IPO Product Japan Australia 106

Steve Blank

APRIL 13, 2013

I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. If it’s driven by profit then the ecosystem needs both entrepreneurs as well as Venture Finance. In these series of 5 posts, I thought I’d share what I learned in China. All the usual caveats apply.

Silicon Valley 267

Silicon Valley China Venture Capital Merger 267

Steve Blank

JUNE 24, 2013

Japan overcame these barriers by using their import quotas to ship high-end, high-margin luxury cars, establishing manufacturing plants in the U.S. When you get customer scale and raise a large financing round , take the battle to the incumbents. government to restrict the import of “foreign” cars. The result?

North Carolina 227

North Carolina New Jersey New York Government 227