View from Seed

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

I won’t bury the lead here… having spent hours digging through the S-1, I’m a little underwhelmed at how profitable Airbnb really is at present. So How Profitable Could Airbnb Really Be? Of course this begs the question of “compared to what?”

North America 401

North America IPO Prospectus Europe 401

Startup Lessons Learned

NOVEMBER 4, 2008

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Tuesday, November 4, 2008 Principles of Lean Startups, presentation for Maples Investments Image via Wikipedia Steve Blank and I had the opportunity to create a presentation about lean startups for Maples Investments. Is there anywhere I can download the presentation?

Lean 102

Lean San Francisco Agile Continuous Deployment 102

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Nand changed the culture of the JAIC, bringing in Silicon Valley tools for product development, product management and for the first time a culture that focused on UI/UX, MVPs and continuous integration and deployment. I didn’t print off a presentation. So I showed up in a hoodie and I showed up as me.

Artificial Inteligence 388

Artificial Inteligence Fractional CTO Technology CTO 388

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

And the folks at Startup Grind have been kind enough to invite me to present this morning in Mountain View on the topic. Without strong PMs you build crappy products that nobody needs or that real people can’t use. I’d love to hear your view on the presentation. figure out roles. identify gaps. and so forth.

Cofounder 388

Cofounder Early Stage Startup Silicon Valley 388

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Chromebooks also did not work with Apple devices, which presents problems for the millions of people who own iProducts. Chromebook represents a mismatch of market segmentation and product vision. He has led teams in strategy, planning, business and corporate development, finance and operations.

Product 222

Product Technical Review Software Review Green 222

Up and Running

MARCH 24, 2021

One of the best ways to start developing your market penetration strategy is using the Ansoff Matrix. Typically, product development and diversification are the more costly and riskier options, while market development and market penetration are considered to be lighter risk strategies.

Software Review 146

Software Review Marketing Campaign Forecast 146

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

No board member will truly read and be thoughtful about the entire deck and no team can get through the entire presentation in the meeting. This can include: Fund raising, product development choices, sales, marketing effectiveness, competition, business development, M&A … whatever. There are too many pages.

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Stock Options Metrics Stock Valuation 226

Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 10, 2023

By presenting your plans in an organized manner to potential investors and lenders, you increase the chances of them taking action and providing the resources necessary for you to get started or expand. #4- The business plan serves as a structured blueprint that helps me maintain focus and accountability.

Business Plan 125

Business Plan Jordan Entrepreneur Florida 125

ConversionXL

AUGUST 30, 2018

It slows product development. A generic presentation about how Apple or some other company has a great user experience program (or worse, a presentation showing all the bad user experiences in the world), won’t convince anyone of doing anything different. In many organizations, user research creates friction.

Design 111

Design Framework Product Development Technical Review 111

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 19, 2013

Change requests should be documented, sized, and tradeoffs presented for approval or disapproval. There''s always going to be something newer, something faster, something bigger; and the perfect product is a never ending chase — but only if you allow it to be. Changes will be required to every project, so plan for them.

Technical Review 275

Technical Review Startup Software Review Database 275

deal architect

MAY 11, 2021

In the 45th episode of the series, we have Pete Schlampp, EVP Product Development at Workday. Last week, I had the chance to present to some Chief Data Officers. I made the point that 2020 was an inflection point for.

Product Development 221

Product Development Developer Product Analytics 221

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

This post describes how companies using the Customer Development model can increase their credibility, valuation and probability of getting a first round of funding by presenting their results in a “Lesson Learned&# venture pitch. Tons of advice is available on how to pitch , present and market your company.

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Customer Development Developer Customer Silicon Valley 262

YoungUpstarts

MAY 18, 2017

However, when it comes to MLM product development, marketing ideas and compensation plan strategy, being a creative copycat could be a legal and ethical shortcut to achieving your business goals for your new MLM, party plan or direct selling company. The same goes for new MLM product development. The Sheffield Way.

Marketing 113

Marketing Seattle Operations California 113

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

However, there is no better source than the actual customer using the product in the present. Today’s world presents us with other options that were not available in the past, one of which is the Net Promoter Score. However, there is no expertise required when using NPS software to get the feedback you desire.

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Software Review Management Early Stage Startup 100

Up and Running

JANUARY 3, 2019

Success in marketing and product development comes from a deep understanding of your target customer. In marketing and product development, we can solve this problem by doing the right user research ( market research ) to create fictional characters that are highly detailed representations of your target customer base.

Software Review 130

Software Review Product Development Portland Software 130

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

It is necessary to cover the early stages of product development, thorough market research, and other processes during the initial step. The initial official fundraising round is called seed funding, and it comes immediately after the pre-seed investment stage. After that, the money is used to maintain the company’s expansion.

Seed Stage 124

Seed Stage Technical Review Early Stage Due Diligence 124

Steve Blank

AUGUST 3, 2012

For after-dinner drinks we polished the new presentation and said a short prayer. We returned to the factory and presented our new path. our product board asked. Two years after release, product market share was up by 30% to 70%. For the main course we sliced up the configuration into bite-size pieces. Are you nuts ?”

San Jose 256

San Jose Technical Review Customer Development Software Review 256

ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Also, whether your brand is present online , customers will write reviews and share their experiences, good or bad. For example, founders may be responsible for content , digital strategy, and product development, and the chief technology offer may be involved in the website design, social media management , and marketing.

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Developer Marketing Social Media Startup 159

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 13, 2012

After 54 hours of intense product development and business pitching at Startup Weekend Singapore over the weekend, Team Snapsell – which developed a mobile application which allows users to sell stuff on a mobile-first marketplace – beat over 40 other ideas to emerge victorious as grand winner of the event.

Singapore 194

Singapore Mobile Startup Application Development 194

Women Entrepreneurs Can

AUGUST 4, 2020

People on the front lines of the business often have the best perspective on better ways to do things or new products that customers need or want. Product development presents opportunities for success and failure that occur between the initial idea and its execution. The leader’s job is to provide context.

Differentiation 52

Differentiation Employee Product Development Developer 52

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Finally, I’ll write about how Eric Ries and the Lean Startup concept provided the equivalent model for product development activities inside the building and neatly integrates customer and agile development. Each starts inventing and testing their own alternatives about how to sell and position the product.

Customer Development 224

Customer Development Developer Customer Silicon Valley 224

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 10, 2013

Examples include Kawasaki’s rules on presentations such as the 10-20-30 rule (make a 10 slide presentation in 20 minutes with no font smaller than 30 points), qualities of a great product (deep, intelligent, complete, empowering and elegant), and providing a MAP (Mastery, Autonomy and Purpose) rather than money to motivate employees.

Technical Review 145

Technical Review Japan Employee Management 145

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 6, 2011

Change requests should be documented, sized, and tradeoffs presented for approval or disapproval. There's always going to be something newer, something faster, something bigger; and the perfect product is a never ending chase — but only if you allow it to be. Changes will be required to every project, so plan for them.

Technical Review 241

Technical Review Startup Software Review Database 241

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Change requests should be documented, sized, and tradeoffs presented for approval or disapproval. There's always going to be something newer, something faster, something bigger; and the perfect product is a never ending chase — but only if you allow it to be. Changes will be required to every project, so plan for them.

Technical Review 187

Technical Review Startup Software Review Database 187

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 14, 2015

Change requests should be documented, sized, and tradeoffs presented for approval or disapproval. There''s always going to be something newer, something faster, something bigger; and the perfect product is a never ending chase — but only if you allow it to be. Changes will be required to every project, so plan for them.

Technical Review 120

Technical Review Product Software Review Database 120

Startup Lessons Learned

APRIL 25, 2011

And this year, we’re going to talk not just about business and product development, but we’ll be exploring one of the Lean Starutp movements next big frontiers: the role of design. Second, we’re presenting something unusual for an entrepreneurship conference: the CEO of a Fortune 1000 company. Design + Lean Startup = Lean UX.

San Francisco 146

San Francisco Silicon Valley Lean Agile 146

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 25, 2022

How do they become present on new social media and communications channels? All 15 topic had team leads presenting poster sessions, there were presenters from the field sales and partners emphasizing the urgency and specificity of the problems, and there were breakout sessions where the topic area teams brainstormed with each other.

Framework 389

Framework Distribution Channel Leadership 389

Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Tesla has always put a huge emphasis on product development and technological advancement. maybe not a mainstream pick, the lessons I have learned from them in communication, presentation, and overall effectiveness is invaluable. Thanks to Christina Giaquinto, Modular Closets ! Thanks to Patrick Kurowski, MarketKeep ! #17-

Technical Review 118

Technical Review Entrepreneur Software Review SEO 118

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

It allows you to publish your plans as images, PDFs, or secure web presentations. In today’s social media-driven world, you need tools that can take your products to the right groups and communities. It is a task organizer tool that helps you sort your team’s development efforts efficiently. Mighty Networks.

Software Review 113

Software Review Startup Azure SEO 113

Version One Ventures

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

And often, enhanced business services – such as custom product development or professional installation and consulting – are involved to complete the sale. Based on the lower price points, these employees often pay for the product with their credit card, without asking IT for permission or assistance with implementation.

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Fractional CTO Software Review Viral Sales Cycle 154

Women Entrepreneurs Can

JUNE 1, 2020

Whatever goals and objectives your business may be working to – growth, new product development, digital transformation – you will need a roadmap to make sure you don’t get lost on the way. A well-drawn map sets you on the right path and helps you get to your destination as quickly and efficiently as possible. Take stock.

Stock 52

Stock Product Development Small Business Developer 52

Startup Lessons Learned

AUGUST 6, 2013

Dan comes to this conversation as an engineer, product developer, and startup veteran with a career-long interest in how people interact with the complex systems they themselves build. But there are a few themes Dan and plan to hash out.

Lean 167

Lean Engineer Startup Cofounder 167

Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 7, 2008

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Sunday, September 7, 2008 Customer Development Engineering Yesterday, I had the opportunity to guest lecture again in Steve Blank s entrepreneurship class at the Berkeley-Columbia executive MBA program. Steve Blank was very impressed by this presentation and mentioned it when he spoke at TiE on Wed-Sep-19.

Customer Development 131

Customer Development Engineer San Francisco Developer 131

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

When Small Business Saturday drives customers to seek out your product, it’s vital that you take the opportunity to collect their contact information and log it in your CRM. However, the right CRM doesn’t exist on its own separate from sales, customer service, marketing and product development. Customization is key.

Small Business 113

Small Business Sales Colorado Technical Review 113

Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

Master of 500 Hats: Startup Metrics for Pirates (SeedCamp 2008, London) This presentation should be required reading for anyone creating a startup with an online service component. I break the answer to that question down into three engines: Viral - this is the business model identified in the presentation as "Get Users." Choose one.

San Francisco 167

San Francisco CPA SEM CTO Hire 167

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Optimize product development and marketing process. Understand how to monetize a product based on actual user needs. It is a good way to justify market demand for a product and then get support from investors or partners. The practice of building a minimum viable product is a long-standing one on the tech market.

San Francisco 106

San Francisco Audience SMS Demand 106

Steve Blank

MAY 6, 2015

Waterfall Development. While it sounds simple , the Build Measure Learn approach to product development is a radical improvement over the traditional Waterfall model used throughout the 20 th century to build and ship products. customer segments, such as users and payers or moms or teens. Lessons Learned.

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Lean Agile Business Model Customer Development 120