Remove 1999 Remove Business Model Remove Lean Remove Vertical
article thumbnail

Times Square Strategy Session – Web Startups and Customer Development

Steve Blank

However the Customer Development Model and the Lean Startup work equally well for startups on the web. Union Square Ventures The next morning I got to spend time with Brad Burnham , partner at Union Square Ventures talking about their investment strategy and insights about web-based businesses.

article thumbnail

Creating Financial Freedom: Lessons From Successful Entrepreneurs

Up and Running

One of my all-time favorite entrepreneurs, and a man who has had such a profound impact on our world, Elon Musk is a billionaire entrepreneur who has created fortunes in a variety of industries and verticals. Some people may not know this, but Amazon actually started as a bookstore, operating on a business model similar to dropshipping.