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Why Companies and Government Do “Innovation Theater” Instead of Actual Innovation

Steve Blank

This article previously appeared in the Harvard Business Review. Today, as large organizations are facing continuous disruption, they’ve recognized that their existing strategy and organizational structures aren’t nimble enough to access and mobilize the innovative talent and technology they need to meet these challenges.

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How and Where to Write About Technology in Your Business Plan

Up and Running

To explain the difference, let’s take me as an example: I’m a software entrepreneur, and, in recent years, a member of an angel investment group. I get involved in detail when the group is looking at startups in software, web, mobile apps, or financial forecasting. It’s reviewed and revised frequently.

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How to Get Picked as a Speaker for The Lean Startup Conference

Startup Lessons Learned

This post was written by Sarah Milstein, co-host of The Lean Startup Conference. We’re looking for speakers for the 2013 Lean Startup Conference. If you’re a Lean Startup veteran, feel free to skim the beginning, as this is mostly stuff you already know. Last week, we announced that our short application form was live.

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Should You Build a Mobile App or a Website for Your Startup?

Up and Running

Website, web app, or a mobile app—what would be the right “form” for your business idea ? Since the release of the very first iPhone, everyone has been treating the mobile-first business model as the new gold rush. Before devoting resources to building a full version, consider launching an MVP (minimal viable product) first.

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Twitter Link Roundup #235 – Small Business, Startups, Innovation, Social Media, Design, Marketing and More

crowdSPRING Blog

The Myth of Venture Capital | Re/code by Jon Oringer – crowdspring.co/1tNFeV7. Busting the Lean-Startup Myth – crowdspring.co/1ozOXHA. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. Why Introverts Make Great Leaders – crowdspring.co/1yhmaS5.

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5 Tips to Becoming a More Customer Centric Organization

Both Sides of the Table

I know that this all seems obvious now with the movements started by Steven Blank ( Four Steps of Epiphany ) with the whole Customer Development processes / Lean Startup movements also popularized by people like Eric Ries. m-Via does financial remittances using mobile phones for people from the US to Mexico. They recorded it.

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30 Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Favorite Disruptors

Hearpreneur

One of the most important lessons entrepreneurs can learn from Dropbox is to adopt the lean start-up methodology and start. He has also been an outspoken advocate for the power of collaboration and open-source software. Thanks to Fletcher Wimbush, The Hire Talent ! #2- 2- Dropbox. Photo Credit: Jared Stern. 12- Apple & Steve Jobs.