Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Moore’s Law & the Global Semiconductor Industry. Andrew Inkpen, “ The Global Semiconductor Industry ” Thunderbird School of Management , 2021. [It the government is painfully learning how to reorient its requirements and acquisition process to buy these commercial, off-the-shelf technologies. Not required for class.] .

Technical Review 401

Technical Review Taiwan Technology Artificial Inteligence 401

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2021

Especially for entrepreneurs who have not built and sold companies before, and need this startup to be an attractive acquisition or IPO target in a few years, I can’t think of a better way to enlist outside experts and keep them motivated to help you meet the challenges of a startup. In my view, nothing could be further from the truth.

Advisory Board 362

Advisory Board IPO Government Acquisition 362

OnlyOnce

JULY 9, 2013

Chapter 26: Driving Alignment…Five Keys to Startup Alignment, Aligning Individual Incentives with Global Goals. Chapter 28: Going Global…Should Your Business Go Global?, Chapter 34: Board Meeting Materials…“The Board Book”, Sample Return Path Board Book, The Value of Preparing for Board Meetings.

Startup 95

Startup Advisory Board Elevator Pitch Forecast 95

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 2, 2016

Especially for entrepreneurs who have not built and sold companies before, and need this startup to be an attractive acquisition or IPO target in a few years, I can’t think of a better way to enlist outside experts and keep them motivated to help you meet the challenges of a startup. In my view, nothing could be further from the truth.

Advisory Board 145

Advisory Board Entrepreneur IPO Government 145

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2015

Especially for entrepreneurs who have not built and sold companies before, and need this startup to be an attractive acquisition or IPO target in a few years, I can’t think of a better way to enlist outside experts and keep them motivated to help you meet the challenges of a startup. In my view, nothing could be further from the truth.

Advisory Board 120

Advisory Board Startup IPO Government 120

David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

The value ascribed by subsequent investors (in a secondary); buyers (acquisition); or the public markets (IPO). Disclosures: Blue Future Partners is a member of the Advisory Board of ff Venture Capital , where David Teten was formerly a Partner. Yes, typically preferred equity. 15-20% sold per round. Volatile, uncapped.

Cofounder 78

Cofounder Technical Review Equity Dividend 78

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Dave McClure’s AARRR metrics and Andrew Chen ‘s specifics on freemium models, viral marketing, user acquisition and engagement both offer examples of exit criteria for Customer Discovery and Validation for startups on the web. Eric and I will be working on others. As for #3. I agree completely.

Customer Development 228

Customer Development Web Developer Customer 228