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Times Square Strategy Session – Web Startups and Customer Development

Steve Blank

I was in New York last week with my class at Columbia University and several events made me realize that the Customer Development model needs to better describe its fit with web-based businesses. And without revenue how do we know if we achieved product/market fit to exit Customer Validation?” It’s an impressive portfolio.

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China’s Torch Program – the glow that can light the world (Part 2 of 5)

Steve Blank

This enabled Torch to evolve with China’s rapidly global economy. Set up in 1999, Innofund offers grants ($150 – $250K), loan interest subsidies and equity investment. Filed under: China , Customer Development , Technology , Venture Capital. China Customer Development Technology Venture Capital'

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China’s Torch Program – the glow that can light the world (Part 2 of 5)

Steve Blank

This enabled Torch to evolve with China’s rapidly global economy. Set up in 1999, Innofund offers grants ($150 – $250K), loan interest subsidies and equity investment. Filed under: China , Customer Development , Technology , Venture Capital. China Customer Development Technology Venture Capital'