Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

business models. By the end of 2012, there were 85 million iOS and 160 million Android devices in China. And some of their best and brightest have ended up in the organizations like the 2nd Bureau, Unit 61398 tasked euphemistically for “Computer Network Operations.”. business models.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 9, 2018

You can creatively minimize your overheads and operating costs. More debt financing, especially for a risky proposition such as entrepreneurship, may not be easily forthcoming from banks and other sources. However, even with these qualities, you require a thorough understanding of the business environment you want to operate in.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

In this two-part guide to starting a brewery, we’re going to talk with brewers who’ve been there-done-that, and we’ll get insights from experts in supporting industries such as insurance and finance, as well as discuss regulatory issues. In part two, we’ll discuss finances, insurance, and regulations for breweries.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 9, 2018

In order to grow and scale a business effectively, entrepreneurs need to answer the “why” question up front and be able to understand fundamental economic drivers behind why their concept is lucrative and essential to the market. Understand the economics of your business. Clearly articulate your vision.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Although Sharktank has been running reruns on Fridays the last few weeks, the show ran a Sharktank 2012 Holiday special on Tuesday night. Banks often have operating covenants for their loans that require the company to be hitting plan, or close to it. Fat Ass Fudge.

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

In 2012 I got together with Alexander Osterwalder , Henry Chesbrough and Andre Marquis to think about the Lean and the future of corporate innovation. In our case, we’re local in over 200 countries with operations in basically every city on the planet. We’ve built up strength in executing our business model, not creating new ones.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

business models. By the end of 2012, there were 85 million iOS and 160 million Android devices in China. And some of their best and brightest have ended up in the organizations like the 2nd Bureau, Unit 61398 tasked euphemistically for “Computer Network Operations.”. business models.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 26, 2019

Between 2012 and 2017, the number of craft breweries in the US jumped from 2,420 to 6,266 – that’s an increase of 159%! Here’s a complete, 9 step guide on how to start a brewery business. Choose a business model. Fill in the business blanks. Choose a business model.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 24, 2013

Smart startups prepare to face off against rent seekers and map out creative strategies for doing so… First, however, they need to understand what a rent seeker is and how they operate… ———-. This got me thinking about the legal obstacles that face innovators with new business models. Rent Seekers.

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Haystack

DECEMBER 17, 2019

As a little tradition on this blog, I’ve singled out companies starting in 2012 with Stripe ; there was Snap back in 2013; Slack in 2014 (after prematurely saying there wasn’t one); took a break in 2015-16, as I wasn’t inspired to select one then; in 2017 it was Coinbase ; and last year, 2018, it was Airtable.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

And when her assets were tapped she rented out her bedroom and even her couch on Airbnb to afford her year-one operations. Unfortunately Tracy would learn first hand not much later that the business model has two components: both buying and selling. She found non-traditional financing. More on that later.

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Seeing Both Sides

AUGUST 16, 2012

TripAdvisor may be one of the most fascinating companies I know and so I was excited to dig into their business model as part of my series on scaling. TripAdvisor is more of a classic consumer Internet success story, but with even more powerful network effects and an amazing business model. Henry Harteveldt, Forrester.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 24, 2013

Smart startups prepare to face off against rent seekers and map out creative strategies for doing so… First, however, they need to understand what a rent seeker is and how they operate… ———-. This got me thinking about the legal obstacles that face innovators with new business models. Rent Seekers.

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Cracking the Code

NOVEMBER 13, 2008

was OK a few months ago, the hurdle is now higher and should be close to CAC>1 – Keep only reps making quota and cut marketing activities with lower ROI Customer Lifetime Value (CLTV) >0 – Adjust operations, RD and GA to make your business model profitable 3. Small and medium businesses. (2). ► 2012. (1).

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Up and Running

MAY 15, 2019

In this guide to starting a brewery, we’re going to talk with brewers who’ve been-there-done-that, and we’ll get insights from experts in supporting industries such as insurance and finance, as well as discuss regulatory issues. Watch your finances. The ColdFire Brewing team meets to plan marketing. But they all take so much time.

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Start Up Blog

MAY 13, 2019

But I do think this IPO is very instructive from a technology business strategy and investment perspective, so I thought I’d lay it out in clear terms why I don’t think Uber has a bright future as a publicly traded stock. So get ready for some finance meets tech nerdocity below.

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online.wsj.com

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

SMALL BUSINESS. September 19, 2012, 9:32 p.m. Overall, nonventure-backed companies fail more often than venture-backed companies in the first four years of existence, typically because they dont have the capital to keep going if the business model doesnt work, Harvards Mr. Ghosh says. Finance, Banking, Loans, etc.

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www.vccafe.com

MARCH 11, 2013

Startups for startups – the top B2B tools used by Startups – Includes the list of top 50 startup vendors in 2012 by Vendorstack , a reviews and Q&A platform on enterprise vendors for startups and mid-market companies. Tools for Hackathons – added Dec 2012. easy business finance software.

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Professor VC

DECEMBER 18, 2008

Many entrepreneurial programs feature a business plan competition, which is a great exercise. At SJSU, we also have a business plan competition in the spring, which ideally allows the students to build a viable business model around their NIF projects. She is planning on starting the business upon graduation.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 7, 2017

For nearly 15 years I had analytical, numbers-driven jobs in finance and banking, working for some of the world’s largest banks. I love talking to clients about how (and why) they built their businesses, pursue opportunity, and solve problems. 20 – To Blend A Beautiful Business Model. Image Credit: Erryn Cobb.

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Cracking the Code

SEPTEMBER 2, 2008

Salesforce.com just has average to below-average profitability" Everyone would agree that the value of an operating asset is defined by the sum of its discounted future cash flows. It is true that understanding this new business model is hard for a traditional software incumbent, as this interview demonstrates. ► 2012. (1).

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Professor VC

OCTOBER 11, 2010

According to the Business Insider, he was actually arrested in a different place and time. Co-founder Dustin Moscovitz is referred to as a programmer, but he is actually an operations guy. ► 2012. (1). I also teach Entrepreneurial Finance at San Jose State. Aaron Sorkin sure missed that one (insert sarcasm here).

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Professor VC

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

The business environment is much more complex today, and the hopeful entrepreneur need to understand more of the environment in which they will operate. March 19, 2012 11:12 AM. ► 2012. (1). I also teach Entrepreneurial Finance at San Jose State. Post a Comment. Newer Post. Older Post. Twitter Updates.

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Cracking the Code

DECEMBER 2, 2006

Today, VARs are the key to the SMB segment and their business model is collapsing, opening new opportunities for them and for technology providers. Today, VARs are the key to the SMB segment and their business model is collapsing, opening new opportunities for them and for technology providers. ► 2012. (1).

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Up and Running

JULY 29, 2016

Unfortunately, no one in my circle ever asked me about a business plan. Actually, they hadn’t even asked basic questions about financing or labor costs. See Also: How to Start a Care Home Business. Unlike nursing homes, assisted living homes operate largely free of federal regulation. See Also: Funding a Business Guide.

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Professor VC

JUNE 6, 2008

The 6-year firm survival rate was 60% for dead founders and 61% for live founders, while the average Operating Return on Assets was 6% for dead founders vs. 8% for live founders, but neither are statistically significant (Hvilde 15). ► 2012. (1). I also teach Entrepreneurial Finance at San Jose State. Newer Post.

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Tim Keane

MAY 27, 2010

.   In the EU, for instance, it’s virtually impossible to dismiss anyone – for non-performance or anything short of outright theft – caught on video tape by a government certified camera operator. In Italy, if you bankrupt your business, you lose your driving privileges until you get a job and pay off all of the creditors.

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Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 8, 2006

We call on the entrepreneur to be decisive, to prioritize, to make decisions and test them, changing as required, all the while operating on 10% less than humanly possible. The strongest potential advisors operate from knowledge based on a broad set of real experiences - both successful and not. October 2012. Enter your Email.

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Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 10, 2008

You validated our business model and added huge value to our efforts. However, as we know from the cable industry, subscription businesses can be very profitable over time. Together, CMRR, Cashflow, Churn, CAC, and CLTV make up the “5 C’s of SaaS Finance. Michael Kassing. Let me just say "Thanks".

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Startup Company Lawyer

MAY 26, 2012

President Obama signed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (known as the JOBS Act) into law on April 5, 2012. One highly anticipated provision of the JOBS Act, Title III, is entitled ”Capital Raising Online While Deterring Fraud and Unethical Non-Disclosure Act of 2012” or the ”CROWDFUND Act.”

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Professor VC

JULY 22, 2009

Well, our VP Operations at Fliqz, Daniel Marcus , dabbles in creating writing and music when not managing our data center. The protagonist, Ross Williamson, is struggling to finance his company and hang on to his team during the process. ► 2012. (1). I also teach Entrepreneurial Finance at San Jose State.

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Professor VC

JULY 2, 2010

Never one to propose popular or easy plans, Andy suggests rebuilding our industrial infrastructure and employment through financial incentives and taxing products of offshore labor and using the proceeds to incent companies to scale their American operations. ► 2012. (1). I also teach Entrepreneurial Finance at San Jose State.

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