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Lessons Learned: Customer Development Engineering

Startup Lessons Learned

One major theory that has influenced the way I think about processes comes from Lean Manufacturing , where they use these same techniques to build cars. There were a lot of questions about outsourcing/offshoring and startups. The Lean Startup Intensive is tomorrow at Web 2.0. Talk about waste. Expo SF (May.

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Should You Co-Found Your Company With a Software Development Shop (2 of 2)?

David Teten

Partnering with a source of capital, connections, and expertise for a large equity chunk is often worth it in those scenarios (e.g., I spoke with Thatcher Bell , Managing Partner, CoVenture. After releasing the MVP, we work on a lean scrum to iterate based on early data/feedback until we start to see signs of product-market fit.

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How to Start a Brewery: Growing Your Own Craft Beer Business

Up and Running

Some folks cut corners by ordering equipment made offshore. And all this must be tied together with ongoing communications with staff, business partners, vendors, and other key people affecting your business. Running a business or Lean Plan review meeting that also covers your financials is a great way to hold yourself accountable.

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Remote Work Revolution: Drive Sustainable Growth with Virtual Teams

Duct Tape Marketing

What kind of content does it lean towards? Work better now provides outstanding talent from Latin America, hand matched to your business with over 40 roles across various industries, including marketing, there are a reliable partner for consistently finding the perfect fit for your business. Where's your audience?

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From Nothing To Something. How To Get There.

techcrunch.com

In Meebo’s case, for example, I was lucky enough to partner up with Elaine and Sandy. No looking for partnerships (who’s going to partner with you anyway?). Trust me, once you’ve launched and achieved traction, you’ll have your pick of mentors, VCs, partners and all the legal expenses you need. Partner up? No legal muck.