YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 6, 2020

That definition is nearly 30 years old, and hadn’t evolved with the pace of technology changes, from mainframe computers to the Internet to the cloud, and much more. My team and I felt it was important to revisit this definition, and in particular, with an emphasis on small to medium-sized businesses. Tech Debt 2.0

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Technical Review Small Business Software Review Security 246

ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 23, 2023

Whatever the case, you’ll need to make some big sacrifices and strategic managerial decisions if you want this lean startup budget to work — and it’s definitely possible. If you want them to be discerning and choosy when selecting a new acquisition for the company, demonstrate that behavior yourself. Invest in now.

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Lean Technical Review Startup Acquisition 158

ConversionXL

APRIL 14, 2021

The average customers are around 10 times more likely to click on retargeting content than on regular advertising content so you definitely don’t want to miss out on these people. The post The Definitive Guide to Video Prospecting appeared first on CXL.

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Video Audience Metrics Analytics 141

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 16, 2014

This is when your job function truly starts to match the definition of “leader” because that’s exactly what your role is. They are irritated because they generated a ton of leads at their trade shows, their webinars and through online acquisition and they’re tired of getting blamed for the Patel leads.

CTO Hire 385

CTO Hire Entrepreneur Technical Review Leadership 385

SoCal CTO

APRIL 2, 2012

Hiring seems to be the preferred use of seed funds (by investors and founders), whereas I'd prefer a focus on customer acquisition. These companies are very early-stage and definitely have not shown product/market fit. The startup founder is definitely not ready to hire a CTO. Far from it. They are very early.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 25, 2022

So, the financial incentives for improving workplace safety are definitely present. You can take for example the quality men’s workwear that doesn’t seem like a huge acquisition but provides workers with a full range of motions and solid protection which has a huge impact on their performance. million in sales).

Software Review 145

Software Review Technical Review Employee Government 145

VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Let’s get the definitions straight: Conversion : The percentage of potential customers who complete a desired action, such as signing up for a trial, making a purchase, or subscribing to a service. I previously wrote about startup benchmarks in the context of funding readiness, so it was time to give it a re-fresh.

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Retention Conversion Churn Rate B2C 109

Austin Startup

MAY 24, 2021

More generally, the RPA vendors are taking a bottom-up approach: “process definitions and context will emerge from the task automation work”. Funding Follows Growth and Acquisitions The big fundraising event in this space in the first part of 2021 was Camunda and their $100 million series B round. a process mining software company?—?for

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Software By Rob

JANUARY 25, 2012

This acquisition is a long story, but if you have a few minutes let me tell you the best parts. If you’re interested you can read about one of my acquisitions from a few years back in a post titled The Inside Story of a Small Software Acquisition. My Background. The site was once great; marketed by a high-end NYC PR firm.

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Acquisition Software Review Fresno Algorithm 63

View from Seed

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Forum is building what we believe will be the definitive marketplace for a broad array of peer support groups. They previously built ShapeUp, a digital health company focused on group-based behavior change, through acquisition by Insight Partners and Virgin Group, which gives them lots of wisdom in building Forum today.

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ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Google Analytics is the standard for measuring acquisition—identifying the sources of traffic to your website or app. You’ll be able to see which acquisition channels are best for long-term retention or lifetime value, not simply those that drive initial conversions. Acquisition. Anything else is merely a list of data points.

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Analytics Technical Review Acquisition Retention 119

The Startup Magazine

APRIL 19, 2024

The Vestige Group notes that a high-definition, multi-camera setup with remote livestream capability captures clear footage of any event encountered by the vehicle. Vehicle Acquisition and Disposal Strategically managing the acquisition and disposal of fleet vehicles can have a major impact on controlling expenses.

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Cost Management Massachusetts Acquisition 149

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 26, 2016

Perhaps the most misused terms I see these days from entrepreneurs involve CAC (customer acquisition costs) and LTV (life time value) and a lack of understanding these critical components is driving many companies to premature failure. CAC is often measured incorrectly and doesn’t often doesn’t capture the true costs of acquisition.

Metrics 150

Metrics Cost Acquisition Startup 150

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Early Employees To help with this discussion, let me start with a definition of "early employee." " Steve Blank divides the individuals associated with startups as: Founders Early Employees (Employees # 1-25) Later Employees (Employees # 26-125) The reality is that the definition of founder and employee is not clear.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Many entrepreneurs I know are confused by the definition and need for an Advisory Board versus a Board of Directors. By definition, Advisory Boards are voluntary and have no fiduciary responsibility. I suggest a few simple considerations will clarify the alternatives. How much are you willing to spend on your board?

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

And if you’re an aspiring entrepreneur looking to start something new, a subscription business is definitely for you. Lesser spending for customer acquisition. So, it’s not surprising that many businesses can be started online today that advocate for convenience, such as subscriptions.

United States 68

United States eCommerce Business Model Technical Review 68

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

This is a simple working definition of data classification , but one that shows the importance of it. For some security organizations, these laws have created a lot of business and major market acquisitions are not uncommon for firms wanting a specialized company to bolster data privacy and compliance sectors of the business.

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Intellectual Property Security Acquisition Distribution 117

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

The very definition of a contractor implies a contract. Existing contractors have learned how to master the arcane defense acquisition system and live with the slow decision-making and payment processes. These force rapid technical advances in fields such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, robotics, big data, and analytics.

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Government Artificial Inteligence Silicon Valley North Korea 308

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 26, 2010

Non-organic growth would include OEM relationships, finding strategic partners, “coopetition,” as well as acquisitions. Even mergers and acquisitions (M&A) came early. In many cases business opportunities with competitors (coopetition) will open up a new marketing channel, and definitely give you the cost advantages of scale.

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Acquisition Merger Startup Bandwidth 214

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 2, 2021

If a founder’s goal is to grow the business for some time and exit by selling the company, through merger/acquisition, or through IPO, then the corporation (C-Corp) structure might be the best. Definitely not. Conclusion.

Technical Review 158

Technical Review LLC IPO Stock 158

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 27, 2014

The good news is that a patent can scare off or at least delay competitors, and as a “rule of thumb” patents can add up to $1M to your startup valuation for investors or M&A exits (merger and acquisition). Others put their hopes in patent reform legislation , to tighten the definition of software patents and targets trolls.

Software Review 250

Software Review Software Technical Review Intellectual Property 250

Scott Edward Walker

AUGUST 30, 2020

This past Wednesday, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments expanding the definition of “accredited investor” to include individuals who hold certain professional certifications/licenses or have certain “credentials,” as determined by the SEC. Current Definition of “Accredited Investor”.

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Accredited Investor SEC Securities and Exchange Commission Private Placement 52

VC Cafe

AUGUST 2, 2022

Given the ‘fuzzy’ period we’re in, where we still struggle with a definition of the Metaverse, it’s easy to dismiss it all as a fad. billion acquisition of Weta Digital, Peter Jackson’s VFX company, gives Unity capabilities in creating hyper realistic virtual environments using RT3D (real-time 3D) technology.

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IP Cofounder Valuation Acquisition 206

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 23, 2023

CEOs seek their advice (and often must seek their formal approval) for major strategic decisions such as acquisitions, major budget changes, hiring of C-level executives, etc.) Obviously, that’s a different definition of the term. It provides governance and financial oversight to the company. They can vote to hire and fire the CEO.

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Government Advisory Board Salary Sales Cycle 212

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2021

If you think that WhatsApp is a viable option, you should definitely learn more about how to use WhatsApp Business with multiple users. Acquiring new customers from referrals is a great option since you don’t need to spend money on their acquisition. One of the apps you can use to communicate with customers is WhatsApp.

Customer 158

Customer Analytics Acquisition Programming 158

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 4, 2020

Think you might fit this definition of entrepreneurial success? His healthcare venture, benefitsCONNECT, innovated healthcare benefits administration and resulted in a highly successful acquisition. What others may see as the end of a business or an opportunity, Necessity Entrepreneurs see as chal­lenges or setbacks to overcome.

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Entrepreneur Venture Capital Silicon Valley Bandwidth 205

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

This is due to the very definition of “average” — you’ll spend half your time before the half-way point, and half after. Here’s a novel way to frame it: When you’re exploring something new, where the terminus is unknown, you never know how far along the path you are.

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Software Review Technical Review Startup Channel 300

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Cost of customer acquisition. Customer acquisition cost is calculated by dividing total acquisition expenses by total new customers over a given period. Over time, you cost of acquisition should go down as growth and your brand image go up. Operating productivity. Variable cost percentage.

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Metrics Technical Review Retention Acquisition 252

Version One Ventures

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Generally speaking, there are two ways (and only two ways) to scale a business to hit that $100 million threshold: Your business has a high Life Time Value (LTV) per user, giving you the freedom to spend a significant amount of money in customer acquisition. High LTV can usually be found in transactional or subscription businesses.

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Churn Rate Viral Acquisition Cofounder 168

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

MARCH 10, 2010

When I was running that business, 50% of new client acquisition came from Google search , which was important – it made the business much more hands off for me to run when you have a steady stream of customers coming in without advertising expense. Definitive Guide To SEO For Bloggers – Revamped And Ready For Release.

SEO 76

SEO Engineer Search Software Review 76

Up and Running

MAY 17, 2017

The sad reality is that many business acquisitions do not work out as hoped. To make your business ripe for acquisition, make your business appealing to potential buyers. To break this down, think about every acquisition or purchase you make in daily life. With business acquisitions, the primary focus of the ROI is money.

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Acquisition Technical Review Revenue Exit Strategy 92

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 28, 2016

These clear and mutually agreed-upon definitions will also enable project supervisors to measure progress accurately while determining the actual efficiency of the project. This will ensure that developers are able to create a comprehensive strategy for completing the project in the most efficient and effective way possible.

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Software Developers Software Development Software Review Software 100

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2021

By definition, the world of startups today is one of rapidly changing unknowns, where the inputs you receive will often conflict. You never have the time and resources for International expansion, acquisitions, venture capital investors, or going public. Instead of controlling the business, the business is controlling you.

Entrepreneur 436

Entrepreneur Venture Capital Operations Social Media 436

Haystack

JUNE 29, 2018

That said, I’d have to disagree with the Walgreen’s CEO who said he wasn’t terribly worried by Amazon — I would definitely be worried about Amazon and would be analyzing inventory to make sure our stores were providing the SKUs and services consumers need.

Acquisition 65

Acquisition Cofounder Balance Sheet Boston 65

Gust

OCTOBER 19, 2014

The good news is that a patent can scare off or at least delay competitors, and as a “rule of thumb” patents can add up to $1M to your startup valuation for investors or M&A exits (merger and acquisition). Others put their hopes in patent reform legislation , to tighten the definition of software patents and targets trolls.

Software Review 173

Software Review Software Technical Review Intellectual Property 173

Gust

OCTOBER 6, 2011

In my conversations with people in the startup world – from angel investors through entrepreneurs and employees with vast startup experience – I often hear about their perceptions of the marketing role as being pretty limited to acquisition. Second – timely, cost-effective customer acquisition is a matter of life-or-death to most startups.

Acquisition 87

Acquisition Marketing CPA PPC 87

This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 11, 2018

Yeah, I definitely wasn't putting in that kind of volume. We'll get multiple companies together in the same room sharing brief overviews of their stack--be it the code they use to run their applications or even the marketing processes in place for their "acquisition stack".

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