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Lean startup tools for Rails apps

www.subelsky.com

Mike Subelskys Blog Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Lean startup tools for Rails apps A few months ago I was invited to dinner with the Geeks on a Plane crew when they stopped in Washington, and had the opportunity to meet one of my heroes, Eric Ries , author of the Startup Lessons Learned blog. Email This BlogThis! It's quite interesting.I

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What Did I Learn From the First VC Check I Ever Wrote?

Both Sides of the Table

I became a VC 12 years ago in 2007 when the pace of deals was much slower. At Upfront when we know we have a winning hand we prefer to put more capital to work, which both helps the entrepreneurs succeed and drives more aggregate financial returns for our LPs. Why does that matter?

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The LeanLaunch Pad at Stanford – Class 2: Business Model Hypotheses

Steve Blank

Our new Stanford Lean LaunchPad class was an experiment in a new model of teaching startup entrepreneurship. We graded them on a scale of 1-5, posted our grades and comments to a shared Google doc, and had our Teaching Assistant aggregate the grades and feedback to pass on to the teams.). This post is part two. Part one is here.

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What is CRM? Customer Relationship Management Explained

Up and Running

This typically involves a CRM system or tool that helps automate and aggregate various customer touchpoints. It gives your sales, customer service, business development, marketing, HR, and any other teams direct access to shared information with a better way to manage interactions with customers. Who is using CRM? Share information.

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Case Study: SlideShare goes freemium

Startup Lessons Learned

First, SlideShare is a fantastic product (that I use on a regular basis) and an impressive company example of Lean Startup practices in action. Second, their story illustrates a key Lean Startup idea: proving the business in micro-scale. SlideShare, founded in 2007, started experimenting with MVPs and A/B testing this year.

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Do You Need a Business Plan? Scientific Research Says Yes

Up and Running

One study ( 1) published in 2010 aggregated research on the business growth of 11,046 companies and found that planning improved business performance. They create budgets, set sales goals, and document their marketing and sales strategies. I recommend starting with a Lean Plan. When you should start the planning process.

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Business Planning Makes You More Successful, and We’ve Got the Science to Prove It

Up and Running

See Also Introducing Lean Planning: How to Plan Less and Grow Faster. One study 1 , published in 2010, aggregated research on the business growth of 11,046 companies and found that planning improved business performance. They create budgets, set sales goals, and document their marketing and sales strategies.