Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 7, 2021
Some aspiring entrepreneurs are so desperate for funding, or naïve, that they ignore the obvious signs of scams and rip-offs on the Internet, praying for a windfall. But people are still begging for more technology or laws, often to protect them from themselves. Use the common sense suggestions to avoid the pain: Decoy investor scam.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 17, 2020
Some analysis and due diligence along the following lines should be performed on every idea, as a reality check, before committing your efforts and other people’s money to building a business: Look for places where competitors are few. Passion, optimism, and determination are necessary but not sufficient to assure a successful startup.
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View from Seed
MARCH 11, 2020
When a founder is raising money, he/she should expect that any serious investor will conduct some level of due diligence before getting to yes. More mature companies will have to answer more detailed questions around their tech, product, and business. This could look somewhat different depending on the maturity of the business.
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 6, 2020
To stay competitive in our digital world, small and medium-sized businesses need to be equipped with and proficient in the latest technologies. Along with lack of oversight, outdated software or hardware, inadequate cybersecurity, or one bad tech investment could seal the demise of a small enterprise. Tech Debt 2.0
Steve Blank
JANUARY 5, 2023
We just wrapped up the second year of our Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition class – now part of our Stanford Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation. government agencies, our federal research labs, and government contractors no longer have exclusive access to these advanced technologies.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 7, 2021
Some pundits argue that the E-Myth principle is now outdated, due to the instant access to information via the Internet, pervasive networking via social media, and courses on entrepreneurship at all levels of education. In the interim, I recommend you use advisors, social media, and the Internet to find your alter-ego.
The Startup Magazine
JULY 7, 2022
The world relies on technology more and more every day. As a result, we utilize technology in practically everything we do. When considering gaining technological skills, it’s a good idea to think about which ones will be in high demand in the future. Technology is a broad profession with several fascinating career paths.
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