Steve Blank

JUNE 12, 2020

The eight teams spoke to over 945 beneficiaries, stakeholders, requirements writers, program managers, warfighters, legal, security, customers, etc. And the trick is we use the same Lean LaunchPad / I-Corps curriculum — and kept the same class structure – experiential, hands-on, driven this time by a mission -model not a business model.

Oakland 312

Oakland Asia Lean Video 312

The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Core Tactics of Risk Management Companies To navigate the turbulences of the finance industry, institutions increasingly lean on risk management companies. They constantly search for security and consistency in their investment decisions. Winning Investor Trust Investors are crucial players in the financial domain.

Security 148

Security Management Forecast Finance 148

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

We just held our twelfth session of our new national security class Technology, Innovation and Modern War. Joe Felter , Raj Shah and I designed a class to examine the new military systems, operational concepts and doctrines that will emerge from 21st century technologies – Space, Cyber, AI & Machine Learning and Autonomy.

Technology 316

Technology United States Iraq Operations 316

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 15, 2019

HR processes, legal processes, financial processes, acquisition and contracting processes, security processes, product development and management processes, and types of organizational forms etc. And by product, I mean the creation of new hardware, services, software, tools, operations, tradecraft, etc. Process Versus Product.

Government 319

Government Technical Review Acquisition Metrics 319

Board Effect

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Benefits of Generative AI for Nonprofits Nonprofit organizations and associations typically run on tight budgets and lean staff numbers. Nonprofits must ensure compliance with data privacy laws and adopt robust security measures to protect sensitive information and while maintaining donor trust.

Generative AI 98

Generative AI ChatGPT Software Review Technical Review 98

Steve Blank

APRIL 8, 2022

Kathleen Hicks at Stanford’s Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation. Think of the Deputy Secretary of Defense as the Chief Operating Officer of a company – but in this case the company has 3 million employees (~1.4 innovation ecosystem to solve national security challenges. CONOPS Development. Conference.

Security 223

Security Silicon Valley China Private Equity 223

Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

We just wrapped up the third year of our Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition class –part of Stanford’s Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation. Government agencies to provide context and perspective on commercial technologies and national security. The class was split into three parts.

Technology 274

Technology China Artificial Inteligence Russia 274

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 11, 2019

While no CEO has predictive powers, it is possible to secure your company’s future with a business administration certificate online course from James Cook University. For example, many reputable brands are now focusing on mobile app development and automation to market their brand and streamline their operations.

Reputation 127

Reputation Technical Review Global Leadership 127

Steve Blank

MAY 23, 2016

This unorthodox idea has become a movement …called The Lean Startup – and has led to entirely new ways to start companies, commercialize science, and think about innovation. Over the last decade I’ve watched the Lean Startup approach to entrepreneurship take off. How did this happen? The National Science Foundation adopted it.

Lean 223

Lean Technical Review Vietnam Engineer 223

Steve Blank

AUGUST 29, 2016

We tend to associate the government with words like bureaucracy rather than lean innovation. Department of Defense by adopting Lean Methodology inside their agency. The NGA has adopted Lean Innovation methods to make this happen. Their goal is to integrate these techniques into their own Lean innovation processes.

Lean 181

Lean Silicon Valley Government Acquisition 181

Steve Blank

AUGUST 29, 2016

We tend to associate the government with words like bureaucracy rather than lean innovation. Department of Defense by adopting Lean Methodology inside their agency. The NGA has adopted Lean Innovation methods to make this happen. Their goal is to integrate these techniques into their own Lean innovation processes.

Lean 181

Lean Silicon Valley Government Acquisition 181

Up and Running

AUGUST 30, 2021

The important thing is to gain experience with how fast-paced companies operate, the relationships you need to be successful, and all the different hats you’ll have to wear. Having previous work experience proves that you know what it takes to provide security and reliability for someone looking at your job descriptions.

Entrepreneur 132

Entrepreneur Lean Colorado Engineer 132

Eric Friedman

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

I have had a few founder friends reach out to me asking about how much equity to give to an advisor, and had some operators reach out asking how to become an advisor for an early stage founder. Your mileage may vary, but each of these stages is critical, and the operational firepower you need can be vastly different. Some are not.

Early Stage 103

Early Stage Equity Vesting Cap Table 103

Steve Blank

AUGUST 4, 2016

State Department and asks students to use Lean Methods to test their understanding of the problem and deliver rapid-fire innovative solutions to pressing diplomacy, development and foreign policy challenges. This is a first step to a more agile, responsive and resilient, approach to diplomacy and national security in the 21 st century.

Lean 164

Lean Government Agile Africa 164

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Operating your business under the assumption that it’s already profitable will establish critical workflows and business practices that ensure your startup succeeds in the long term. The following six rules will ensure your startup stays ahead of the curve and operates like a profitable business from day one: 1. Predict expenses.

Technical Review 112

Technical Review Bootstrapping Startup Finance 112

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2014

VCs and Angel investors like to see a startup that is running lean and mean, with no more than three or four of the conventional C-level or VP titles. A few other credible ones would include Chairman of the Board (COB), Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Chief Security Officer.

CTO Hire 252

CTO Hire Fractional CTO Angel Investor Public Relations 252

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 8, 2023

One prediction I can make is that technology will continue to play an increasingly important role in business operations. Many organizations will not be able to justify the long-term expenses of owning and operating their own IT equipment in 2023 since budgets will be tighter than ever. Thanks to Alex Contes, ReviewGrower ! #2-

Artificial Inteligence 125

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Entrepreneur Forecast 125

Transformify

APRIL 13, 2020

" DHL ESS plays a fundamental role in the Freight Transformation program, aiming at harmonize the existing operational, financial and reporting processes and replace the legacy systems with state-of-the art standards operating procedures and technology. The system operates in France, and from the beginning of 2020, also in Turkey.

Bulgaria 105

Bulgaria Java Turkey Europe 105

Steve Blank

AUGUST 4, 2016

State Department and asks students to use Lean Methods to test their understanding of the problem and deliver rapid-fire innovative solutions to pressing diplomacy, development and foreign policy challenges. This is a first step to a more agile, responsive and resilient, approach to diplomacy and national security in the 21 st century.

Lean 120

Lean Government Agile Africa 120

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

If you simply want to map out the aspects of your business for internal use, you can consider a Lean Business Plan. With the rise of new cannabis companies, it is important to differentiate your cannabis company from the competition, whether you are opening a farm, extraction operation, or dispensary. Your operations plan.

Business Plan 154

Business Plan Technical Review Forecast Software Review 154

Steve Blank

JUNE 7, 2019

The eight teams spoke to over 820 beneficiaries, stakeholders, requirements writers, program managers, warfighters, legal, security, customers, etc. And the trick is we use the same Lean LaunchPad / I-Corps curriculum — and kept the same class structure – experiential, hands-on, driven this time by a mission -model not a business model.

Oakland 277

Oakland Lean SBIR Afghanistan 277

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 5, 2017

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is not a strategy that helps companies lean into the future, because it’s focused on the past. Businesses not only cut down on AP spend with savings secured through the elimination of checks, they may actually generate significant earnings through card-based rebates.

Technical Review 113

Technical Review Lean Operations Management 113

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

VCs and Angel investors like to see a startup that is running lean and mean, with no more than three or four of the conventional C-level or VP titles. A few other credible ones would include Chairman of the Board (COB), Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Chief Security Officer.

CTO Hire 244

CTO Hire Fractional CTO Startup Angel Investor 244

The Startup Magazine

MAY 27, 2023

This might turn out to be something of an understatement due to how instrumental business plans can be for your success, as well as your chances of securing loans or investments that you use to initially propel your business. Your idea is a good one – it’s one that you believe in.

Social Media 146

Social Media Business Plan Software Review Audience 146

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

I don’t know how it operates behind closed doors. Being an outsider, I also wanted to lean heavily on the actual research available on the subject, as well as the voices of women both in the tech space and who have successfully received venture funding. What about “leaning in”? Lean in all you want.

Venture Capital 82

Venture Capital Lean Cofounder Technical Review 82

Up and Running

JANUARY 25, 2018

Whether you are running a solo operation or you have a team of dedicated individuals set to help you get your business off the ground, it is important to clarify this during the planning stage, so you know exactly what you have to work with. List who’s on your team and why.

eCommerce 96

eCommerce Business Plan Audience Lean 96

Transformify

APRIL 13, 2020

" DHL ESS plays a fundamental role in the Freight Transformation program, aiming at harmonize the existing operational, financial and reporting processes and replace the legacy systems with state-of-the art standards operating procedures and technology. The system operates in France, and from the beginning of 2020, also in Turkey.

Bulgaria 52

Bulgaria Java Turkey Europe 52

The Equity Kicker

AUGUST 6, 2018

In it he argues that lean thinking has been overdone and that startup CEOs should be more aggressive raising capital and investing in building value in their companies. Running lean means going slower, increasing the chances that another company takes that coveted number one spot. I’ve also agreed with pretty much all of it.

Lean 68

Lean Portfolio Revenue Valuation 68

The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Levi Cooperman , Co-founder and VP of Operations of Freshbooks. Levi Cooperman , Co-founder and VP of Operations of Freshbooks. Securing funding and finding the right team was our toughest challenge. Stay lean for as long as possible. Be creative, and stay lean. Underestimating your potential. Scale rapidly.

Cofounder 164

Cofounder Founder Startup Bootstrapping 164

Gust

APRIL 20, 2014

VCs and Angel investors like to see a startup that is running lean and mean, with no more than three or four of the conventional C-level or VP titles. A few other credible ones would include Chairman of the Board (COB), Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Chief Security Officer.

CTO Hire 171

CTO Hire Fractional CTO Angel Investor Public Relations 171

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 1, 2010

VCs and angel investors like to see a startup that is running lean and mean, with no more than three or four of the conventional C-level or VP titles. A few other credible ones would include Chairman of the Board (COB), Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Chief Security Officer.

CTO Hire 227

CTO Hire Fractional CTO Startup Angel Investor 227

Hearpreneur

JULY 3, 2020

Every waking day, we are having tremendous changes in regulations and technology which greatly affects the way businesses operate. Some entrepreneurs will say the future is definitely bright but to others, some of these changes are meant to work against their expansion and business operations. Thanks to Eckhard Ortwein, Lean Case ! #18-

Technical Review 145

Technical Review Entrepreneur Software Review Artificial Inteligence 145

YoungUpstarts

MAY 29, 2017

by Quan Heng Lim, Cyber-Operations Consultant at Horangi. The Lean Startup.”. In the chase to produce the best minimum viable product or to push out the next killer feature, security is often given the backseat. Security, efficiently. Fail Fast, Pivot.”. Agile Methodology.”. I’m pretty sure this sounds familiar to many.

Security 206

Security Software Review Technical Review Agile 206

Startup Lessons Learned

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Yes, there are Lean Startups even in the United States federal government. For my take on how this is possible, you can see my previous post on Lean Government here. It can be difficult to locate information about government assistance programs or find and complete the correct forms for taxes or business operations.

Fractional CTO 158

Fractional CTO Government Technical Review Analytics 158

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Operating without a website is increasingly rare, and ignoring this weakness for too long could have disastrous consequences. This family-owned farm has been in existence for two years, initially operating as a hobby for the owners—who have training in plant biology—rather than as a profit-producing business. Build an online presence.

Botswana 148

Botswana Business Plan Oregon Distribution 148

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

To secure your funding, you must establish the feasibility of your idea through proper planning and implementation. Reasons for funding. ? Scale up your operations. One of the most prominent reasons for funding is to scale up your operations, for expansion and achieve economies of scale. Pre-Requisites of Funding.

Startup 150

Startup Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Seed Stage 150

VC Cafe

MAY 21, 2024

Cost Structure Changes : AI can automate numerous processes, significantly reducing operational costs. AI-powered diagnostics and personalized care Trust and Security – eg. In contrast, incumbents operating on the application layer are slower to innovate and do not have the same resources and culture to lean-into Gen AI as fast.

Generative AI 78

Generative AI ChatGPT Vertical B2B 78