Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2020

Even though the color of their money is always green, all startup investors are not the same. Struggling entrepreneurs are often so happy to get a funding offer that they neglect the recommended reverse due diligence on the investors. Personally visit another startup funded by this investor. It’s no fun for either side.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 18, 2021

If your startup is great enough to get a term sheet from angel investors or a venture capitalist, the next step for the investor is to complete the dreaded due diligence process. Some startups do nothing to prepare for the due diligence process, assuming the people and business plan documents will speak for themselves.

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Steve Blank

JANUARY 5, 2023

We just wrapped up the second year of our Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition class – now part of our Stanford Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation. government agencies, our federal research labs, and government contractors no longer have exclusive access to these advanced technologies.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Modern technologies may be a real blessing for small companies lacking resources and having to promptly produce tangible outputs. In this article, we will analyse the top 5 technological challenges your startup will face in 2023. . In the case of startups, this poses a number of major challenges including: .

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

This article first appeared in West Point’s Modern War Institute. . We just completed the fourth week of our new national security class at Stanford – Technology, Innovation and Great Power Competition. Please watch the video, review the slides and blog posts]. Semiconductors: Technology and Market Primer 10.0”

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Steve Blank

JANUARY 11, 2022

This article first appeared in West Point’s Modern War Institute. We just had our final session of our Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition class. This class has four parts that were like most lecture classes in international policy: Weekly Readings – 5-10 articles/week. should respond.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 28, 2010

If your startup is great enough to get a term sheet from angel investors or a venture capitalist, the next step for the investor is to complete the dreaded due diligence process. Some startups do nothing to prepare for the due diligence process, assuming the people and business plan documents will speak for themselves.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 16, 2021

I recently began looking into article marketing as a method of search engine optimization. For an experiment, I wrote an informational article related to the product a friend of mine manufactures, and submitted it to human-approved articles site, HubPages. I also shared my article on social media, which helped generate traffic.

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 30, 2023

It’s also worth checking YC’s series A due diligence checklist. A well-organised data room can play a crucial role in making the process more efficient, and get the money quicker into the startup’s bank account. Today, I want to share another resource that is a bit underrated – the data room.

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Metaverses are emerging concepts that combine technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, blockchain, etc. This tech giant has set its sights on developing the infrastructure and platform necessary for the metaverse to flourish.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 25, 2022

As an advisor to many startups, I’m convinced it’s an expensive and painful approach, but I do see it used all too often. In the rush of a startup, it’s tempting to start spending the money you expect any day from a rich uncle or a major new customer. Underestimate the importance of due diligence. You may be dead wrong.

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VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The time spent on reviewing decks went down compared to 2021. Last year I published an article on Forbes on this topic – The 5 S’s of VC deal filtering. Once you passed the initial filtering criteria, investors are quickly looking for signals that will make your startup standout.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 31, 2012

I often hear the qualms of business-smart but non-technical entrepreneurs, wondering if they really have a chance in this high-technology marketplace. I tell them that if their idea or solution is technology intensive, they clearly need technology strength on the team. Outsource your technical requirements.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 7, 2019

In fact, according to the latest Index of Startup Activity by the Kauffman Foundation and recent press reports , these Baby Boomers are actually driving a new entrepreneurship boom. Business-startup rates in America increased the most in the Midwest and South. percent to 24.3 percent last year.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 1, 2023

Modern technology has made it possible for fleet managers to optimize operations, streamline vehicle acquisition, and leverage telematics innovations to their advantage. By adopting advanced technologies and data-driven strategies, companies can optimize their fleet operations and stay ahead of the competition.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

The press around the raise & company was fantastic and the promise of their technology – wireless charging that works as easily as WiFi – would positively affect many of our lives. uBeam’s tech does work and I have safely seen it demo’d in the real life many times. Working on it. And being ambitious.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 25, 2024

Green roofs, also known as living roofs, not only contribute to the aesthetic appeal of buildings but also present a unique opportunity for startups in urban agriculture. This article will explore the rise of green roofs and how startups are getting involved and other green roof startup opportunities.

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Hence, this article will explore the concept of remote software development teams, their advantages, and how they differ from dedicated teams while providing a step-by-step guide on building your own remote dream team. This is particularly helpful for startups and businesses with unstable workloads.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Even though the color of their money is always green, all startup investors are not the same. Struggling entrepreneurs are often so happy to get a funding offer that they neglect the recommended reverse due diligence on the investors. Personally visit another startup funded by this investor. It’s no fun for either side.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 25, 2020

The last thing a new entrepreneur wants to think about for a new startup is how it will end. Startups with no exit planned will minimize investor returns. Most entrepreneurs like the startup role, but not the big-company role. Yet one of the first things a potential equity investor asks about is your exit strategy.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 21, 2023

The biggest complaint I hear from fellow investors is that startup founders often talk way too long, and neglect to cover the most relevant points. Or they get sidetracked by a technical glitch due to poor preparation. Equally bad is a full tutorial on your new disruptive technology. Check the setup and set the stage.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2011

I often hear the qualms of business-smart but non-technical entrepreneurs, wondering if they really have a chance in this high-technology marketplace. I tell them that if their idea or solution is technology intensive, they clearly need technology strength on the team. Outsource your technical requirements.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 30, 2020

As an advisor to many startups, I’m convinced it’s an expensive and painful approach, but I do see it used all too often. In the rush of a startup, it’s tempting to start spending the money you expect any day from a rich uncle or a major new customer. Underestimate the importance of due diligence. You may be dead wrong.

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David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

When I met my now-wife, I realized that any technology that can find me a spouse is a killer app. I’d argue that the same type of technologies that have revolutionized dating can revolutionize our industry. . I walk through below how progressive investors are using technology and analytics throughout all of their operations.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2022

Even in this age of globalization and virtualization, the geographic area where you choose to live and work can still make or break your startup business. On the other hand, if you are into solar technologies, there is probably an advantage to being in Arizona or a similar location. get the attention of the market they choose.

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 9, 2010

In my post, Technology Roles in Startups , I described some of the different ways I engage with startup companies such as CTO Founder , CTO , Part-Time CTO , Acting CTO , Consultant, Advisor and Advisory Board Member. Now, most often technical advisors are part of a broader advisory board.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2022

Perhaps sparked by the recent pandemic, I’m seeing a new era of the entrepreneur, with startups springing up all around. After some review of available resources, I’m convinced that problem solving is a learnable trait, rather than just a birthright. Don’t let it make your startup dysfunctional in resolving future challenges.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 18, 2022

How many times have investors heard startups start their pitch by touting that their technology is “disruptive?” What entrepreneurs forget or don’t realize is that most customers are wary of all technology, educating the market on new technology is expensive, takes a long time, and people buy problem solutions rather than technology.

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

This article previously appeared in War On The Rocks. And the best startups spun out of Stanford were building components for weapon systems. As there was no venture capital, these early startups were funded by early sales to weapon systems prime contractors and subcontractors. There was a time when much of U.S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

According to an old Harvard Business Review article, many people in history, famous for their inventions, like Thomas Edison, were entrepreneurs who only later were remembered as inventors of the products they commercialized. Of course it helps to have innovative technologies before you start building a business.

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TechEmpower

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Are specific technologies or platforms involved in your project? This article will primarily focus on locating and evaluating development companies, rather than design firms. Do they have experience with the technologies involved in your project? What are the review periods and your responsibility in the process?

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2022

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Join a startup incubator. Use crowd funding. Apply for contests and business grants.

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ReadWriteStart

MAY 7, 2021

10 Important Hiring Tips for Startups in Post COVID Era. Having said that, in this article, we’ll see a blend of tips for hiring in the post-COVID-19 era and how start-ups can create an environment to retain their best employees. Also, tech enables HR employees to self-serve and provides them the flexibility and speed to operate.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

As a startup mentor and investor, I am approached regularly by aspiring entrepreneurs who assert that business plans take too much time, are inaccurate, and rarely add value. They cite sources like Profitable Venture Magazine, “ Why Business Plans are a Waste of Time ” and this Forbes article.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2020

The biggest complaint I hear from fellow investors is that startup founders often talk way too long, and neglect to cover the most relevant points. Or they get sidetracked by a technical glitch due to poor preparation. Equally bad is a full tutorial on your new disruptive technology. Check the setup and set the stage.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2014

You can have the best technology, but if customers don’t know you exist, or they don’t know how your technology solves a real problem for them, your startup will fail. Yet I see many technology entrepreneurs that focus on the basics of marketing too little and too late. Marketing is everything these days. Marty Zwilling.

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David Teten

DECEMBER 2, 2019

You’ve decided to launch a technology-enabled startup with a positive social impact! I’m now researching non-dilutive funding for Action Tank , a startup I’m gestating to “Make America Functional Again”. I suggest start by looking at the many programs offered by the Fortune 500’s startup networks. Aspen Tech Policy Hub.

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