Steve Blank

MAY 6, 2015

Best practices in software development started to move to agile development in the early 2000’s. These hypotheses span the gamut from who’s the customer(s), to what’s the value proposition (product/service features), pricing, distribution channel, and demand creation (customer acquisition, activation, retention, etc.).

Lean 120

Lean Agile Business Model Customer Development 120

Up and Running

MAY 16, 2016

percent in 2000 to 19.6 There are also societal and political factors at play including a growing acceptance among physicians of the practice of home care, as well as pressure to alleviate the demands placed on hospitals and an overall desire to find cost efficiencies in the health care system. Step 1: Formulate your business plan.

North America 95

North America United States Technical Review America 95

Steve Blank

MARCH 18, 2011

The Golden Age (1970 – 1995): Build a growing business with a consistently profitable track record (after at least 5 quarters,) and go public when it’s time. Dot.com Bubble ( 1995-2000): “ Anything goes” as public markets clamor for ideas, vague promises of future growth, and IPOs happen absent regard for history or profitability.

Internet 334

Internet IPO Silicon Valley Agile 334

Austin Startup

AUGUST 20, 2017

Your original business plan will probably go out the window when you land your first customer. Do they perceive enough value to pay prices that create for you a profit margin that matches your business model? Just don’t make a really dumb decision like building your business model around Sears as your primary customer.

Technical Review 48

Technical Review Software Review Cap Table Securities and Exchange Commission 48

maplebutter.com

JANUARY 8, 2013

I’m not afraid to pick up the phone, cold call someone, use LinkedIn to find someone who’s recently left a company that might be considered competitive and ask them for advise around the business model and marketplace. No investor cares about a business plan. I think quick, do something, then review what I’ve learned.

Technical Review 44

Technical Review Startup Cofounder Software Review 44

YoungUpstarts

MAY 7, 2019

Reach $125 billion in sales by 2000.” It wasn’t long before my phone was ringing and demand was up for someone to haul away their old stuff. Business model. Democratize the automobile.” Ford wanted to make the automobile something everyone could enjoy, not just the wealthy or elite. In 2018, Walmart had $500.3

Connecticut 180

Connecticut New York City New York Australia 180