YoungUpstarts

JULY 5, 2020

Following its show of strength and economic resilience through its 2008 financial crisis, Canada has proven to be a force to reckon with and a worthy role model to other countries. However, if you are not informed about policies and regulations for operating a business in Canada, you will find your journey very tiring and daunting.

Canada 264

Canada North America Intellectual Property Asia 264

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Microsoft left the 20 th century owning over 95% of the operating systems that ran on computers (almost all on desktops). Between 2001 to 2008, Jobs reinvented the company three times. the operating executives who reported to them believe it’s their turn to run the company (often with the blessing of the ex CEO).

Azure 120

Azure Business Model Cloud Artificial Inteligence 120

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Microsoft left the 20 th century owning over 95% of the operating systems that ran on computers (almost all on desktops). Between 2001 to 2008, Jobs reinvented the company three times. the operating executives who reported to them believe it’s their turn to run the company (often with the blessing of the ex CEO).

Azure 120

Azure Business Model Cloud Artificial Inteligence 120

Board Effect

JANUARY 3, 2020

million to redecorate his office in 2008 while the company lost funds around $27 billion. A 2008 Brookings survey reported that about 33% of Americans lacked confidence in charitable organizations. Steps Nonprofits Can Take to Operate Ethically. a corporate leader who abused his power. Thain spent $1.22

Software Review 89

Software Review Government Salary Portfolio 89

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

So is John Rice, the head of Global Operations along with CFO Jeffrey Bornstein. Increase operating margins to 18% (by cutting expenses). . — In June 2017, the board “retired” Jeff Immelt and promoted John Flannery to CEO. Since then Flannery has replaced Immelt’s vice chairs responsible for innovation. Beth Comstock is out.

Institutional Investors 233

Institutional Investors Dividend Stock Technical Review 233

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Instead, they employ old operating models that still rely on manual processes and assess risk with traditional methods, all cloaked as “new” and “alternative” because the application is online. In 2008, Rob Frohwein recognized that companies like eBay offered automated access to small business transaction data via APIs.

Small Business 140

Small Business Boston Georgia Technical Review 140

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 23, 2021

In the last few years, perhaps in reaction to the business integrity issues leading to the recession way back in 2008, I am seeing a renewed focus on other less tangible attributes which can set your startup apart. Too many early-stage companies are so desperate for customers that they operate in a frantic and random sales mode.

Early Stage 379

Early Stage Vertical Sales Global 379

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 11, 2022

An effective tool I see used more and more, as a prelude to a more detailed business plan, is the Business Model Canvas , first introduced by Alexander Osterwalder back in 2008. New entrepreneurs are always looking for a shortcut in getting their venture story and plan across to investors, and closing on the funding they need. Key resources.

Business Model 334

Business Model Intellectual Property Angel Investor Channel 334

Eric Friedman

JANUARY 1, 2023

6/ Apple consolidates operating systems into Apple OS across phone, tablets, desktops, and cars. 8/ There is a cohort of companies started in 2023 that rivals the vintage of 2008. 1: I really hate being right about this one. 1: Failed it. Consolidation of ARR companies that are doing $5-$10m happens. 9/ Self hosted cloud storage booms.

Balance Sheet 60

Balance Sheet ChatGPT Technical Review Software Review 60

Board Effect

MARCH 22, 2022

The pandemic revealed just how innovative and agile community banks could be as they moved swiftly to adapt their operating strategies and continue serving the new needs of their customers. The regulatory changes for the banking industry never seemed to end between 2008—2019. We’re outlining 7 steps for your review and consideration.

Community 98

Community Technical Review Agile Non-Compete 98

Eric Friedman

DECEMBER 10, 2022

6/ Apple consolidates operating systems into Apple OS across phone, tablets, desktops, and cars. 8/ There is a cohort of companies started in 2023 that rivals the vintage of 2008. 1: I really hate being right about this one. 1: Failed it. Consolidation of ARR companies that are doing $5-$10m happens. 9/ Self hosted cloud storage booms.

Balance Sheet 60

Balance Sheet ChatGPT Technical Review Software Review 60

Steve Blank

MARCH 17, 2020

Here are a few thoughts about operating in uncertainty in a pandemic. Revise your sales revenue goals, product timelines and create a new business model and operating plan – and communicate them clearly to your investors and then to your employees. And what’s in my lifeboat?”. This isn’t a bear stock market.

Burn Rate 436

Burn Rate Startup Valuation Sales Cycle 436

SiliconHills

APRIL 18, 2014

In 2008, Microsoft opened a $550 million, 470,000 square foot data center in the Westover Hills area of San Antonio. This week, Microsoft announced a $1 million donation to the University of Texas at […] The post Microsoft Expands its Data Center Operations in San Antonio appeared first on SiliconHills. She was right.

San Antonio 88

San Antonio Operations Texas 88

SiliconHills

APRIL 17, 2014

In 2008, Microsoft opened a $550 million, 470,000 square foot data center in the Westover Hills area of San Antonio. Microsoft is expanding one of its largest data center operations, adding another […] The post Microsoft Expands its Data Center Operations in San Antonio appeared first on SiliconHills. And she was right.

San Antonio 81

San Antonio Operations 81

David Teten

DECEMBER 8, 2010

" "Because the light is so much better" The US financial regulatory apparatus looks terrible now because of the Madoff scandal (which was not a hedge fund) and the 2008 financial meltdown (caused by the large banks/mortgage companies, bad regulation, quasi-government agencies like Fannie/Freddie, and consumers who took on too much debt).

Networking 122

Networking Private Equity SEC Software Review 122

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

This same risk averse, conserve the cash, VC mindset would return after the 2008 meltdown of the housing market.). Lean was designed to inform the founders’ vision while they operated frugally at speed. It has to find product-market fit before running out of cash. The result?

Lean 335

Lean Burn Rate Startup IPO 335

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Since its launch in 2008, Airbnb has turned the travel industry on its head, offering up over 800,000 properties worldwide for holiday rental. Operating solely through an app, the company claims to be ‘a reinvention of hotel booking for the mobile era’. Housesimple.

Las Vegas 100

Las Vegas Technical Review New York Germany 100

Up and Running

OCTOBER 4, 2017

The 2008 financial crisis was still fresh on our minds and people were more careful when taking each business step. Since you’ll be operating in the tech world, you need to get on well with people in the niche. When we established Ready4S back in 2012, the tech startup scene looked completely different than it does today.

Startup 115

Startup Estonia Poland Silicon Valley 115

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Sohl: “The Angel Investor Market in 2008: A Down Year in Investment Dollars But Not in Deals” Unknown. Based on his track record, by 2008 he was able to found ff Venture Capital , an institutional angel investment firm (where I am a Partner). Sohl: “The Angel Investor Market in 2011: The Recovery Continues”. approx 2004-09.

Angel Investor 114

Angel Investor Technical Review Venture Capital Pre-Money Valuation 114

Startup Lessons Learned

NOVEMBER 7, 2008

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Friday, November 7, 2008 Using AdWords to assess demand for your new online service, step-by-step If you want to build an online service, and you dont test it with a fake AdWords campaign ahead of time, youre crazy. November 7, 2008 7:36 PM nitesh said. November 7, 2008 7:41 PM nitesh said.

Demand 167

Demand San Francisco Lean Continuous Deployment 167

Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 5, 2008

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Sunday, October 5, 2008 The product managers lament Life is not easy when youre working in an old-fashioned waterfall development process, no matter what role you play. October 6, 2008 12:16 AM Vincent van Wylick said. October 6, 2008 12:17 AM r& said. October 6, 2008 9:02 AM Eric said. @r&

San Francisco 158

San Francisco Management Software Review Product 158

Board Effect

MARCH 11, 2020

Before the recession of 2008, it was generally assumed that higher education institutions were performing well in most, if not every regard. Up until recently, higher education institutions have only broadly measured their overall performances. Past methods more heavily rated activity based on achievements in each department.

Metrics 59

Metrics Reputation Technical Review Stock 59

Up and Running

MAY 10, 2017

Neither of us had ever lived in a big city, and in 2008 we felt ready to cash in and try something new. You might feel like a bit of a wet blanket when you start pushing people to hire a lawyer and write up contracts or an operating agreement. We also wanted to get our Spanish speaking skills from conversational to fluent.

Startup 119

Startup SEO Montana Argentina 119

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

20, 2008, but has been updated to be as useful and relevant as ever. ]. Growing a Business Operations Sales and Marketing channels of distribution retail channels' Channels offer volume and branding, and that’s attractive. But direct sales have some very attractive advantages, too. [ This post was originally published on Mar.

Product 82

Product Channel Distribution Software Review 82

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 10, 2017

We’re all experiencing the rise of a growing number of cloud applications coming through sales, marketing, HR, operations or finance to complement centrally designed, legacy IT apps, such as ERP, data warehousing or CRM. It was an early adopter of user-generated content.

Government 113

Government Technical Review Asia Japan 113

Feld Thoughts

JUNE 30, 2022

Having lived through this as an entrepreneur in 1987, an entrepreneur and VC in 2001, a VC in 2008, and a VC today, I embrace that this is just part of the entrepreneurial and economic cycle. Martina Lauchengco and Heather Hiles are long-time operators turned VCs who have also been through many cycles.

IPO 139

IPO Operations Entrepreneur Marketing 139

The Equity Kicker

MAY 7, 2013

These firms have had a significant impact on growth over the last 20 years through the bubbles and crashes they create – e.g. the Long-Term Capital Management crash of 1998, the Dot-Com crash of 2000, and the housing meltdown of 2008.

Development Team Review 94

Development Team Review Business Plan Agile Operations 94

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

He first came to see me in 2008 when we was raising money for his 1st startup – NextMedium. At every entrepreneur event I through between 2008-2012 I invite Hamet because he was a great mentor for entrepreneurs. We have been on a drive to add more operational partners. I’ve known Hamet for 5 years. I stayed close.

Partner 340

Partner Los Angeles South Africa Cap Table 340

David Teten

JULY 14, 2014

Technology innovation, globalization of markets, and recent market volatility such as the 2008 market collapse are driving painful changes (for some) in the asset management industry. Katina Stefanova : Investors lost a lot of money in the 2008 crisis and became far more concerned about the risk profile of their portfolio.

Management 114

Management Portfolio Institutional Investors Government 114

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 19, 2020

Justin Williams, the chief operating officer, has 23 years of experience in interactive entertainment. Frecon also continues his family’s third-generation farming legacy at Frecon Cidery, one of Pennsylvania’s premier cideries he helped to establish in 2008.

Cofounder 279

Cofounder .Net Advertising Video 279

Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 7, 2023

Tiffani emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to company strategy that involves all stakeholders, including IT, Marketing, Sales, Operations, and HR. Every year inbound brings together leaders across business, sales, marketing, customer success, operations, and more. That's right. 03:51): Do we create a new role?

Employee 76

Employee Technical Review Advisory Board Sales 76

Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 20, 2008

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Monday, October 20, 2008 The engineering managers lament I was inspired to write The product managers lament while meeting with a startup struggling to figure out what had gone wrong with their product development process. October 20, 2008 9:34 PM Nivi said. October 20, 2008 10:36 PM Nathan said.

Software Review 164

Software Review Engineer Management Technical Review 164

Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 16, 2011

If done as pure education this can be a very powerful way to add value to your current client relationships and demonstrate the way you operate to these hot prospects. You invite other hot prospects to participate and then simply host and moderate the discussion among peers.

Customer 66

Customer Video Social Media Software Review 66

Altgate

MARCH 3, 2011

@altgate Startups, Venture Capital & Everything In Between Skip to content Home Furqan Nazeeri (fn@altgate.com) ← The Real Reason Google May Fail Operating System for the Classroom Posted on March 3, 2011 by admin By now most people have heard of Sal Khan and the Khan Academy.

Operations 52

Operations California Venture Capital Video 52

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2019

An effective tool I see used more and more, as a prelude to a more detailed business plan, is the Business Model Canvas , first introduced by Alexander Osterwalder back in 2008. New entrepreneurs are always looking for a shortcut in getting their venture story and plan across to investors, and closing on the funding they need. Key resources.

Intellectual Property 250

Intellectual Property Business Model Angel Investor Channel 250

Board Effect

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Millennials, who grew up during the 2008 economic crisis, come from diverse backgrounds, are highly educated, and have taken on large amounts of student loan debt. Zappos changed all that by inviting vendors and customers to take tours of their operations. That is why transparency is at the core of leading with purpose.

Salary 93

Salary Technical Review Social Media Employee 93

Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Monday, September 8, 2008 The lean startup Ive been thinking for some time about a term that could encapsulate trends that are changing the startup landscape. But by taking advantage of open source, agile software, and iterative development, lean startups can operate with much less waste. Less is more.

Lean 168

Lean San Francisco Startup Continuous Deployment 168