Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2014

In fact, it was only 7 years ago that Apple shipped its first iPhone and Google introduced its Android operating system. But the world you lead will be much different from the one your professors knew or your predecessors managed. The question for all of you is … “ What will it take to inspire and manage this kind of innovation?”.

Private Equity 329

Private Equity Metrics China Intellectual Property 329

David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

As two fund managers employing Flexible VC, we think it is a healthy addition to the ecosystem and will yield more predictable and stable healthy returns for investors. Too often, investment structures force the management team to make decisions between misaligned growth and investment (return) objectives. Flexible VC 102: Variations.

Cofounder 78

Cofounder Technical Review Equity Dividend 78

Steve Blank

MARCH 4, 2014

They measure their success on metrics that reflect success in execution, and they reward execution. 20 th century Management Tools for Execution In the 20 th century business schools and consulting firms developed an amazing management stack to assist companies to execute. StageGate Process.

IRR 335

IRR Startup Business Model Agile 335

Ben's Blog

AUGUST 17, 2020

A multiple is a company value divided by a metric. This growth could be a function of product differentiation, go-to-market operations, sheer market size, new geographies, and expansion into adjacent categories. Not too shabby! But would that be a good deal for the shareholders entering at this stage?

Valuation 36

Valuation Balance Sheet Cofounder Forecast 36

abovethecrowd.com

APRIL 20, 2016

These mutual funds “mark-to-market” every day, and fund managers are compensated periodically on this performance. Anything that hints of a down round brings questions about the success metrics that have already been “booked.” We have already seen examples of founders and management obtaining liquidity in front of investors.

IPO 40

IPO Term Sheet Silicon Valley Valuation 40