Steve Blank

MARCH 18, 2011

The reward for doing so was a liquidity event via an Initial Public Offering. Tech IPOs were a receding memory, and mergers and acquisitions became the only path to liquidity for startups. This next wave of web startups; Social Networks and Mobile Applications, now reached 100’s of millions of customers.

Internet 334

Internet IPO Silicon Valley Agile 334

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 16, 2011

It has been at least a decade since going public via an Initial Public Offering (IPO) has been considered a credible exit strategy for startups. Do you need the IPO for your acquisitions strategy? Of course, you’re going to have to perform well to make that stock useful in the acquisitions process.

IPO 223

IPO Social Media Media Exit Strategy 223

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

For years, the most desirable exit strategy for startup companies was to go public through an initial public offering. eBay was ultimately unable to generate sufficient profits and synergies from the acquisition. Price offered was high relative to income prospects. . Unique social networking product.

IPO 162

IPO Exit Strategy San Francisco Startup 162

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Don’t be fooled by thinking that social networks are hot, so you should invest in the next startup you see in that realm. Liquidity events include merger or acquisition (M&A), or Initial Public Offering (IPO) when the stock goes public. Start in a business domain you know well.

Liquidity Event 224

Liquidity Event SEC Entrepreneur Accredited Investor 224

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

Don’t be fooled by thinking that social networks are hot, so you should invest in the next startup you see in that realm. Liquidity events include merger or acquisition (M&A), or Initial Public Offering (IPO) when the stock goes public. Start in a business domain you know well.

Liquidity Event 184

Liquidity Event SEC Accredited Investor Angel Investor 184

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Don’t be fooled by thinking that social networks are hot, so you should invest in the next startup you see in that realm. Liquidity events include merger or acquisition (M&A), or Initial Public Offering (IPO) when the stock goes public. Start in a business domain you know well.

Accredited Investor 219

Accredited Investor Liquidity Event SEC Stock 219

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Don’t be fooled by thinking that social networks are hot, so you should invest in the next startup you see in that realm. Liquidity events include merger or acquisition (M&A), or Initial Public Offering (IPO) when the stock goes public. Start in a business domain you know well.

Portfolio 228

Portfolio Accredited Investor Liquidity Event SEC 228