Steve Blank

MAY 19, 2015

These shortcuts add up and become what is called technical debt. You fix technical debt by refactoring , going into the existing code and “cleaning it up” by restructuring it. Equally important their VP of Marketing had brilliantly executed a stream of social media campaigns (Facebook likes and partnerships, email campaigns, etc.)

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

A version of this article first appeared in the Harvard Business Review. As a reminder, the Dot Com bubble was a five-year period from August 1995 (the Netscape IPO ) when there was a massive wave of experiments on the then-new internet, in commerce, entertainment, nascent social media, and search.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 28, 2019

It impacts the pace at which businesses grow and it remains interesting to see trends that will emerge from some of these technologies. We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about the technologies that will have the biggest impact on technology and here’s the responses. #1- 1- Virtual reality.

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Austin Startup

APRIL 25, 2017

In summary: Snap’s current business doesn’t justify a $20B valuation. And to top it all off, Snap isn’t offering voting rights to public market investors, which should discount the stock price further. How can one justify a $20B valuation for Snap? The product that could most likely justify Snap’s $20B valuation is Spectacles.

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David Teten

DECEMBER 12, 2017

VCs are at the forefront of technological disruption, funding many of the latest cutting edge productivity tools. Clint Korver, Partner at Ulu Ventures , remarked: “I’d compare this technology transformation as akin to what happened in public company investing. But what tools are they using themselves to automate their own processes?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 21, 2018

There is additional encouraging news for aspiring entrepreneurs on many fronts, just in case you are thinking about joining the existing ranks: Valuations of successful startups have hit an all-time high. Investors showed an increased appetite for new stocks, with 18 percent of deals pricing above the marketed share price range.

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Start Up Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2013

I’ve been reviewing my notepad from 2013 and thought I’d share my insights into what’s changed and the big issues from my perspective in startups, business and technology. Technology is no longer a thing: It’s almost not worth mentioning now it is so ensconced in human life. A way of communicating.

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David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

Our categorization is not a technical one. Additionally, Flexible VC can accommodate all types of companies, not just asset-lite, tech-enabled companies.”. Yes, via conversion rights at a valuation cap. Yes, via conversion rights at a valuation cap. Flexible VC offers you this. Flexible VC 101: Equity Meets Revenue Share.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 10, 2018

How do you find the balance between not too small to prove itself but not too big to have an off-putting valuation? You’ll find exceptions to this rule, like Snapchat, which was operating at a loss at its IPO, when it experienced high initial trading prices due to its huge popularity and untapped monetization capabilities.

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allthingsd.com

AUGUST 24, 2012

Virtual Stock Exchange. Fenwick VC Survey: Q2 Funding Valuations Shoot the Moon. According to Fenwick & West’s latest Silicon Valley Venture Capital Survey , fundings in the second quarter of this year showed the highest valuation increases in more than five years. Financial News. SmartMoney. WSJ Classifieds.

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Transformify

MARCH 4, 2020

For more than a year, Wirecard, one of the biggest European fintech companies, has been under fire due to allegations of fraud and ‘’creative accounting’’ Not for the first time, though. The stock price of Wirecard plunged almost immediately and it took sufficient time to recover. Roundtripping.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 25, 2010

Blanchard/O’Reilly Media. Either would be fine with startups, so long as they can easily change their valuation. I believe you reward investors who make an early call just like on the public stock market. Tags: Raising Venture Capital Startup Advice Tech Market Analysis Term Sheets. Photo credit: D.

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 26, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! More social awareness print ads in the Social Media & Marketing section below. 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2013 | MIT Technology Review – [link].

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 4, 2013

Otherwise you’re a stock picker, which in this business isn’t a good thing. I tapped my friends at big tech companies (Salesforce, Google, Oracle). And they have access to some of the most talented technology entrepreneurs so this is a worthy goal for them. I spent time on college campuses. I attended events.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 4, 2013

Otherwise you’re a stock picker, which in this business isn’t a good thing. I tapped my friends at big tech companies (Salesforce, Google, Oracle). And they have access to some of the most talented technology entrepreneurs so this is a worthy goal for them. I spent time on college campuses. I attended events.

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Agile VC

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

AGILEVC My idle thoughts on tech startups. And even other strong, but perhaps not standout, companies like Active Network and Demand Media completed their own offerings. The very strongest companies can still likely get out if they really wanted, but may not command the valuations they hoped for in more bullish times.

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genylabs.typepad.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Small Business Labs, from Emergent Research , covers the key social, technology and business trends impacting small business. New Communications Review. Media Fragmentation and the Growth of Small Publishers » April 07, 2008. Part of my business is working with tech start-ups as an advisor/consultant. OReilly Radar.

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Austin Startup

AUGUST 20, 2017

There are many ways to measure technical skills and check work histories and achievements, but assessment of team chemistry is a high art form. Keep the valuations consistent with company progress. Make your choices only after you’ve done some due diligence with other companies where they’ve served.

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Growthink Blog

MAY 29, 2012

Unfortunately, lost in too much of the "dramatic" coverage of the Facebook IPO has been the real lessons to be learned for those interested in successful technology and growth company investing. And for a uniquely high profile deal like Facebook, the media also plays a less than "innocent" role.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 29, 2014

A venture feasibility study analyzes an idea from several perspectives: market opportunity, competition, resources available, resource gaps, financial viability, operational issues, intellectual property rights, development timeline and technology needs. Ask what the firm’s specialties are (tax, audit, business valuation, etc.).

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www.entrepreneur.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Marketing Sales & Marketing Home Marketing Basics Sales Online Marketing Finding Customers Social Media Branding Social Media Does Your Companys Social Personality Need a Makeover? Technology Technology Home Online Business Tools Security Phones & Mobile Gadgets Tech Tips Technology The Future of Facebook -- Streaming Live Now.

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Cracking the Code

DECEMBER 28, 2006

Best Venture and Technology Podcasts for 2007. I make the most of this time by listening to my favorite tech and venture podcasts. Detailed SaaS Spreadsheet (Valuation and CAC benchmark). SaaS 13 Index Valuation. In search of Europe's next tech stars. Churchill Club 2008 Top 10 Tech Trends. anecdotes. (13).

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www.vccafe.com

MARCH 11, 2013

VC Cafe covers early stage Israeli and European tech & mobile startups. Every startup faces multiple choices and decisions when it comes to technology. Media Temple. Girls in Tech. Social Media Tracking/Marketing. Ad Serving Technology. Seed Startups. Updated Business tools for Startups. Domains.Co.

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www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Technology | Thursdays. TECHNOLOGY. Technology. Why Arizona Bay started taking stock from its customers instead of cash. Last spring, Dave Graham , founder of software consulting firm Arizona Bay, learned that a major client, Jumpstart Automotive Media, had been acquired for more than $80 million. Forgot login ?

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mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

Contact Us Submit News Contact Us Write for Us Spark of Genius Series Mashable | The Social Media Guide Business Mashable on Facebook Join Us! The competition for funding startups is increasing the valuations of startups, giving entrepreneurs and founders better investment terms. Angel rounds also tend to close quicker.

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mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

Contact Us Submit News Contact Us Write for Us Spark of Genius Series Mashable | The Social Media Guide Business Mashable on Facebook Join Us! The competition for funding startups is increasing the valuations of startups, giving entrepreneurs and founders better investment terms. 38 New Social Media Resources You May.

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Cracking the Code

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

It is intriguing to see the M&A dynamics in the space, highlighting the interest of tech companies for recurring revenue streams - even SAP announced in their analyst call earlier this month that they were moving from perpertual licenses to five year term licences. The stock was very well received, jumping 25% on its first day of trading.

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Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 9, 2009

As you can see, despite the strong recovery in stock value, the productivity has declined sharply in the past quarter and the figures do not show at this point that the bottom has been reached. In other words, how much of the decline in revenue growth is due to signing up fewer customer vs lower revenues from each new customer.

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pandodaily.com

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

“The tech industry creates roughly 10 awesome companies per year,” he says. “Founders don’t think their problems are due to trends. Lastly, seed-stage entrepreneurs who have pushed for the maximum valuation possible haven’t done themselves any favors. ” The stock traded at about $12.10

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www.paulgraham.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Online video becomes possible, and YouTube plunges rightin, while existing media companies embrace it only half-willingly,driven more by fear than hope, and aiming more to protect theirturf than to do great things for users. Youdnegotiate a round size and valuation with the lead, whod supplysome but not all of the money.

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steveblank.com

JULY 8, 2011

automatic links to generated images Rietveld - asynchronous code reviews on changesets Tech*if*er0*urs – blog on roadmap for learning rails Best free programming books Project Management Basecamp - web-based project management and collaboration tool. WebSequenceDiagrams - sketch sequence diagrams.

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Start Up Blog

APRIL 28, 2011

BRIC nations especially are innovating and creating new technology platforms, while the west holds onto fossil fuel era. Mass media, top 40, stadium ethic and the horrible idea of the Grand Prix is out dated. It is being reborn now that media is interactive and not passive. This has flipped with the rise of social facilitation.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

There are obvious reasons the industry has had less-than-desirable returns, including: massive over-funding of the sector, huge increases in inexperienced venture capitalists that took a decade to peter out, and the massive correction in the value of the public stock markets that closed many exit opportunities for half a decade.

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The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Waterloo, Canada-based Kik recently passed 80 million users, which was given particular significance from local media who noted that it took the 4-and-a-half year old startup past BlackBerry and its BBM mobile messaging solution. It began at RIM. I went to university in Waterloo in 2005 for engineering. Yet, there was more to come.

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Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 12, 2007

hurry up, the retailers are out of stock! Detailed SaaS Spreadsheet (Valuation and CAC benchmark). SaaS 13 Index Valuation. In search of Europe's next tech stars. Churchill Club 2008 Top 10 Tech Trends. Popular Media: the key to viral marketing. Best Venture and Technology Podcasts for 2007.

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Cracking the Code

SEPTEMBER 2, 2008

He should have invested in Lawson obviously… I could not track back their stock price in 1998 when NetSuite was launched, but since Jan. 2002, the stock price went from $17.5 Detailed SaaS Spreadsheet (Valuation and CAC benchmark). SaaS 13 Index Valuation. In search of Europe's next tech stars.

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Cracking the Code

JANUARY 10, 2007

Apparently not if you trust the stock market. Apple is trying to simplify the media experience by providing a single format for an iPOD screen and a large screen High Def TV. Finally, Apple TV supports only iTunes content - fairly restrictive compared to the other media center solutions. SaaS 13 Index Valuation.

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