Steve Blank

OCTOBER 7, 2011

I presented to 1,000’s of entrepreneurs, talked to 17 startups, gave 12 lectures, had 9 interviews, chatted with 8 VC’s, sat on 4 panels, talked policy with 2 government ministers, 2 members of parliament, 1 head of a public pension fund and was in 1 TV-documentary. a government that’s trying to help, but gets in the way.

Finland 324

Finland Venture Capital Government Russia 324

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

According to a Gompers and Lerner study, the challenge is very real, with 90% of new ventures that don't attract investors failing within the first three years. This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies.

Intellectual Property 309

Intellectual Property Technical Review Venture Capital Startup 309

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2014

According to a Gompers and Lerner study, the challenge is very real, with a majority of new ventures that don''t attract investors failing within the first three years. This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies.

Entrepreneur 283

Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 283

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

She had so much insight to share that we broke the interview into two parts, 1) Corporate Venture Capital and more broadly, 2) How the Fortune 500 Can Buy, Invest and Partner with the Innovation Economy (coming soon). . Our discussion focus is corporate innovation: how do corporate venture funds help corporations innovate better?

Venture Capital 60

Venture Capital Balance Sheet Technical Review Portfolio 60

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2018

The problem is that professional investors (angels and venture capital) want a proven business model before they invest, ready to scale, rather than early projections and product development. Join a startup incubator. Only one-third make it past their tenth anniversary.

Intellectual Property 134

Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 134

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2023

The most common support organization at this level is called a startup incubator or accelerator , and these exist in most countries, usually sponsored by a university, local government organization, or even local individuals. The incubator organization can help you find them or show you how to apply for a government grant.

Incubator 305

Incubator Startup Exit Strategy Institutional Investors 305

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2017

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Join a startup incubator. 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.

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Product Development Cost Developer Product 177

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Plans for more Singapore-based technology incubators. The NRF just announced that it will be opening up the application process for its Technology Incubation Scheme (TIS) to allow more investors to set up technology incubators under the scheme. ” Global Money Flow – From the West to Asia. .

Singapore 198

Singapore Technical Review Technology Incubator 198

Steve Blank

APRIL 12, 2013

This post is about the rise of Chinese venture capital and how it helped build the countries entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Rise of Chinese Venture Capital. 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.

Venture Capital 271

Venture Capital China Offshore SBIR 271

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 10, 2011

I presented to 1,000’s of entrepreneurs, talked to 17 startups, gave 12 lectures, had 9 interviews, chatted with 8 VC’s, sat on 4 panels, talked policy with 2 government ministers, 2 members of parliament, 1 head of a public pension fund and was in 1 TV-documentary. Toxic Business Press and Contradictory Government Incentives.

Finland 324

Finland Naming Russia Government 324

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Myth #1: Venture capital is a growing opportunity for funding businesses. Actually, venture capital financing is very rare. I’ll explain this more later, but assume that only a very few high-growth companies with high-power management teams are venture opportunities. Venture capital.

SBA 161

SBA Venture Capital Angel Investor Technical Review 161

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2012

This source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days due to government initiatives on alternative energy and technology. Startup incubators. Venture capital. An investment from a venture capital firm is usually expensive, in equity and control. Small business grants.

Technical Review 257

Technical Review Bootstrapping Venture Capital Incubator 257

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2020

The most common support organization at this level is called a startup incubator or accelerator , and these exist in most countries, usually sponsored by a university, local government organization, or even local individuals. The incubator organization can help you find them, or show you how to apply for a government grant.

Incubator 429

Incubator Startup Exit Strategy Institutional Investors 429

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Beyond these believers, you need to match your credentials and interests with the multitude of public, academic and government organizations that proclaim to foster research and early development, to satisfy the long-term needs of the people or organizations they support. They believe in you above all else. Technology pilots.

Angel Investor 256

Angel Investor Early Stage Incubator Government 256

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 8, 2015

According to a classic Gompers and Lerner study, the challenge is very real, with a majority of new ventures that don't attract investors failing within the first three years. This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies.

Entrepreneur 120

Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 120

Up and Running

AUGUST 18, 2014

Startups tend to rely on capital that comes via angel investors or venture capital firms while small business operations may rely on loans and grants. The interesting thing about venture capital is that those providing it tend to have a more active role in whatever company they are backing.

Small Business 154

Small Business Exit Strategy Cofounder Angel Investor 154

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2011

This source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days due to government initiatives on alternative energy and technology. Startup incubators. Venture capital. An investment from a venture capital firm is usually expensive, in equity and control. Small business grants.

Technical Review 233

Technical Review Bootstrapping Startup Venture Capital 233

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

Incubators and Accelerators. Then we have startup platforms like incubators and accelerators. Accelerators and incubators support the startups with a small amount of funding, mentorship, networking opportunities, resources, and workspaces. ? Government programs. Options for initial setup. ? Equity investors.

Startup 150

Startup Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Seed Stage 150

Steve Blank

APRIL 12, 2013

This post is about the rise of Chinese venture capital and how it helped build the countries entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Rise of Chinese Venture Capital. 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.

Venture Capital 163

Venture Capital China Offshore SBIR 163

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2021

Beyond these believers, you need to match your credentials and interests with the multitude of public, academic and government organizations that proclaim to foster research and early development, to satisfy the long-term needs of the people or organizations they support. They believe in you above all else. Technology pilots.

Early Stage 412

Early Stage Angel Investor Incubator Government 412

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 13, 2011

I presented to thousands of entrepreneurs, talked to 17 startups, gave 12 lectures, had nine interviews, chatted with eight VC's, sat on four panels, talked policy with two government ministers, two members of parliament, one head of a public pension fund and was in one TV documentary. A government that's trying to help, but gets in the way.

Finland 158

Finland Venture Capital Government Russia 158

Gust

JUNE 17, 2012

This source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days due to government initiatives on alternative energy and technology. Startup incubators. Venture capital. An investment from a venture capital firm is usually expensive, in equity and control. Small business grants.

Technical Review 164

Technical Review Bootstrapping Venture Capital Incubator 164

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2023

Join a startup incubator or accelerator. Solicit venture capital investors. These are government funds allocated to support new technologies and important causes, like education, medicine, and social needs. Variations on this theme include early licensing or white-labeling agreements. Request a small business grant.

Equity 266

Equity Startup Small Business Administration SBA 266

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 1, 2010

It’s not a quick solution, but the government and other funding agencies do not want ownership or interest payments from your company. Startup incubators. Venture capital. An investment from a venture capital firm is usually expensive, in equity and control. You have to be relentless in this pursuit to win.

Technical Review 149

Technical Review Bootstrapping Startup Venture Capital 149

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2020

Join a startup incubator or accelerator. Solicit venture capital investors. These are government funds allocated to support new technologies and important causes, like education, medicine, and social needs. Variations on this theme include early licensing or white-labeling agreements. Request a small business grant.

Equity 436

Equity Small Business Administration SBA Syndicate 436

NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 12, 2019

One of the questions we’re often asked is, “What Government funding is available for startups in New Zealand?” ” shortly followed by, “I wonder if there’s any funding for startups from the Government?” Incubators and accelerator programmes. And quite frankly, nor should there be.

Government 66

Government New Zealand Incubator Intellectual Property 66

Hunter Walker

AUGUST 27, 2014

Everyone in tech wants more gender balance in the startup ecosystem, but the practical challenges to implementing that goal are complex, and involve many players—from the incubation/hackathon culture, to the VC community, to the startup founders and execs who must hire and manage a (hopefully) gender-balanced team.

Venture Capital 88

Venture Capital Mexico Incubator Government 88

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 28, 2018

The most common support organization at this level is called a startup incubator or accelerator , and these exist in most countries, usually sponsored by a university, local government organization, or even local individuals. The incubator organization can help you find them, or show you how to apply for a government grant.

Incubator 236

Incubator Exit Strategy Institutional Investors Angel Investor 236

David Teten

AUGUST 15, 2013

1) Corporate Venture Capital. Most VCs (including ff Venture Capital ) collect money from independent limited partners in order to form their fund. This is not a comprehensive list, but merely an attempt to highlight some of the most notable examples relevant for technology-enabled startups. 4) Accelerators.

Startup 114

Startup Technical Support Venture Capital Balance Sheet 114

ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 27, 2023

The government’s unwavering commitment, proactive support, robust investment in research and development, and favorable policies have paved the way for a remarkable transformation. The Korean government has played a pivotal role in fostering this thriving start-up ecosystem through various initiatives.

Global 135

Global Government Incubator Venture Capital 135

crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

The Myth of Venture Capital | Re/code by Jon Oringer – crowdspring.co/1tNFeV7. Bad Notes on Venture Capital – crowdspring.co/1u3NJvn. 1871 Ranks 9th In The World In Survey Of Business Incubators – crowdspring.co/Xe1N6Y. 8 Excellent Reasons to Redesign Your Website – [link] crowdspring.co/1xDca5k.

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 15, 2013

The most common support organization at this level is called a startup incubator or accelerator , and these exist in most countries, usually sponsored by a university, local government organization, or even local individuals. The incubator organization can help you find them, or show you how to apply for a government grant.

Incubator 256

Incubator Entrepreneur Exit Strategy Institutional Investors 256

David Teten

JANUARY 28, 2019

My former Partner John Frankel of ff Venture Capital observes that 20 years ago, the defining movie of the generation was “Wall Street”. Political science, government service, and law — Yale has the #1 rated law school in the US and a long history of alumni serving in government. Incubate non-Yalies.

Affiliate 60

Affiliate Connecticut Programming Community 60

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 22, 2014

“The six venture capital funds and fund managers selected have an excellent reputation of helping build the companies that they fund, and their successes will further strengthen our tech-startup ecosystem.” “In 2010 I traveled Asia, meeting over 80 startups from a dozen countries.

Singapore 167

Singapore Asia Early Stage Venture Capital 167

Steve Blank

MAY 29, 2019

The easy part is, “Let’s have an incubator.” The only hard part about it, is to get well-defined problems from sponsors in the local city or government agency that you offer to students. A third is incubators and makers’ spaces. . “I want to see what you look like in a prison suit.”

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Incubator Lean Programming Government 331

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

The most common support organization at this level is called a startup incubator or accelerator , and these exist in most countries, usually sponsored by a university, local government organization, or even local individuals. The incubator organization can help you find them, or show you how to apply for a government grant.

Incubator 120

Incubator Startup Exit Strategy Institutional Investors 120

VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

Launch48 is a new kind of micro-incubator taking place over the course of a weekend, which enables entrepreneurs to pitch their concept in one minute, in order to find team mates who are interested in pursuing the idea. there are many sources of money and the fit once again depends on the context. Mike Butcher has a pretty good list here.

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Elevator Pitch Incubator Technical Review Startup 103