Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

Master of 500 Hats: Startup Metrics for Pirates (SeedCamp 2008, London) This presentation should be required reading for anyone creating a startup with an online service component. In my opinion, every startup needs to "pick a major" among these three drivers of growth. Choose one. The AARRR model (hence pirates, get it?)

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2018

Contrary to popular opinion, viral marketing has not eliminated the need for old-fashioned lead generation to bring customers to a startup. His professional background includes having held marketing-executive roles at big companies as well as startups. Social-media advertising. Display advertising. Email marketing. Cold calling.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2021

Hence, businesses must employ creative and unique marketing techniques for attracting the right audience in the online or digital space. In such a scenario, you cannot just hope that your target audience would be coming across your website automatically unless you take some proactive steps to promote it actively. Conclusion.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Tuesday, September 30, 2008 What does a startup CTO actually do? What does your Chief Technology Officer do all day? But I dont think most startups really have a need for someone to do that on a full time basis. Thats an important job, for sure, and Ive been called upon to do it from time to time.

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

This philosophy comes from The Lean Startup methodology , which relies on testing hypotheses to better understand your customers’ pain points and goals. It can also be helpful for startups looking to expand without the resources to branch out beyond their existing target markets. Failing fast is different from failing often.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 18, 2020

With the rise of Internet technologies, people have new expectations. They take the time to respond to personal messages, so it is not surprising that their startups are regarded in a positive light. It has 7 main categories, as follows: Social media marketing. Email marketing. Lead generation. Conversion rate optimization.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Monday, September 8, 2008 Waves of technology platforms I still remember the first time I switched to LAMP. I was building a new startup in 1999, and wanted to do it right. That startup didnt turn out so well, but not for lack of technology. The Lean Startup Intensive is tomorrow at Web 2.0.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 19, 2015

If all you ever do is create YouTube content then I agree – that’s not a viable startup business. But if your goal is to develop an audience that can be monetized in other ways, I’ll repeat my argument “you need to fish in the pond where the fish are.” You must invest in technology.

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www.reincubate.com

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Email us or call +44 (0) 844 3579899 home about services blog labs Chief Technology Officer job description (for web, start-up or corporate) « Upgraded your iPhone to OS 3 but files are missing? We think the most important principle is that the CTO is the go-to point for all technology in the business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 6, 2016

Contrary to popular opinion, viral marketing has not eliminated the need for old-fashioned lead generation to bring customers to a startup. His professional background includes having held marketing-executive roles at big companies as well as startups. Social-media advertising. Display advertising. Email marketing. Cold calling.

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ConversionXL

APRIL 4, 2017

You have traffic, and I pay for placement in front of your audience. SEM is great because you can capture people as they’re searching for a solution, which is often some of the highest intent traffic you can find. In addition, display allows you to target niche audiences based on interests. Social and Display Ads.

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www.forentrepreneurs.com

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Blog About Log in Register Startup Killer: the Cost of Customer Acquisition In the many thousands of articles advising entrepreneurs on what they have to focus on to build successful startups, much has been written about three key factors: team, product and market, with particular focus on the importance of product/market fit.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

I blog about home and gardening topics and make money from product recommendations to my audience, mostly through Amazon associates program. 4- Home technologies. I run an early stage-startup called Smarthome NX that helps consumers discover Smart home technologies through content, collaborative partnerships and commerce.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 7, 2008

The basic idea is to extend agile, which excels in situations where the problem is known but the solution is unknown, into areas of even greater uncertainty, such as your typical startup. Can this methodology be used for startups that are not exclusively about software? Talk about waste. Sure, Id be delighted to.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 2, 2008

The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Customer Development ► June (3) What is a startup? No departments The Five Whys for Startups (for Harvard Business R. The Lean Startup Intensive is tomorrow at Web 2.0. The new startup arms race (for Huffington Post) For Startups, How Much Process Is Too Much? Expo SF (May.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 10, 2008

Of the techniques he mentioned, I think four are fundamental and critical for any lean startup: TDD (or the even more politely named TATFT ) Continuous integration Automate your deployments Collect statistics The tools to help you do these things are getting better and better every day, but dont confuse tools with process. Expo SF (May. .

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 2, 2008

October 17, 2009 10:34 AM Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Subscribe via email Blog Archive ► 2010 (48) ► October (3) Case Study: Rapid iteration with hardware The Lean Startup Bundle Stop lying on stage ► September (4) Good enough never is (or is it?) Expo SF (May. .

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Monday, September 15, 2008 The one line split-test, or how to A/B all the time Split-testing is a core lean startup discipline, and its one of those rare topics that comes up just as often in a technical context as in a business-oriented one when Im talking to startups. First of all, why split-test?

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 18, 2008

Another thought would be to outline who the intended audience for your blog is and the topic areas you will focus on. I originally thought I might get some development process tips (I manage developers), but I find that Im really enjoying your business tips (SEM, listening to customers, etc.). Hacker News 3. More of the same.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 10, 2008

I see startups struggle with this all the time. Update : bonus thought from Dharmesh Shahs 8 Startup Insights Inspired By The Mega Mind of Seth Godin: 6. Too often, startup founders talk about how they are pushing to get to “critical mass&# and how “economies of scale&# are going to kick in. But then what?

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 14, 2008

Today, when I talk to startup founders, the most common answer I get to the question "do you talk to your customers?" The people who are the lifeblood of an early-stage startup are earlyvangelists. The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Customer Development ► June (3) What is a startup? Dont confuse passion with volume.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 2, 2008

Labels: continuous deployment 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Subscribe via email Blog Archive ► 2010 (48) ► October (3) Case Study: Rapid iteration with hardware The Lean Startup Bundle Stop lying on stage ► September (4) Good enough never is (or is it?) Expo SF (May.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 10, 2008

Among his ideas are that todays kids should be taught in class in a way that is relevant to their actual lives, which necessarily means allowing them to use technology. The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Customer Development ► June (3) What is a startup? No departments The Five Whys for Startups (for Harvard Business R.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 1, 2008

Labels: Test-driven development 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Subscribe via email Blog Archive ► 2010 (48) ► October (3) Case Study: Rapid iteration with hardware The Lean Startup Bundle Stop lying on stage ► September (4) Good enough never is (or is it?)

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 13, 2008

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Saturday, September 13, 2008 SEM on five dollars a day How do you build a new product with constant customer feedback while simultaneously staying under the radar? SEM is a simple idea. Its now a technique I recommend for any web-based startup. The Lean Startup Intensive is tomorrow at Web 2.0.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 2, 2008

A growing startup with a well-run product team will have a history of steady progress. We talk a good game about technology adoption curves and crossing the chasm, but most of us dont seem to recognize when its happening. The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Customer Development ► June (3) What is a startup? Expo SF (May. .

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 10, 2008

I have been thinking a lot about what a new version of this test would look like, given what Ive seen work and not work in startups. but I have not seen that dysfunction in any of the startups I advise, so hopefully its behind us. What other questions would you ask a brand-new startup about its product development practices?

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Seeing Both Sides

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Yet, in recent years technology startups have embraced a new role, Growth Manager — alternatively Growth Hacker, Growth PM, or Head of Growth — that focuses on it exclusively. Paid: Ads (Mobile, Web, Video, TV, Radio, SEM, Affiliate), Sponsorships. Earned Media: SEO, PR, Word of Mouth.

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Seeing Both Sides

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Yet, in recent years technology startups have embraced a new role, Growth Manager — alternatively Growth Hacker, Growth PM, or Head of Growth — that focuses on it exclusively. Paid: Ads (Mobile, Web, Video, TV, Radio, SEM, Affiliate), Sponsorships. Earned Media: SEO, PR, Word of Mouth.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

thanks for the mention:) September 17, 2008 11:56 AM Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Subscribe via email Blog Archive ► 2010 (48) ► October (3) Case Study: Rapid iteration with hardware The Lean Startup Bundle Stop lying on stage ► September (4) Good enough never is (or is it?)

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Customer Development ► June (3) What is a startup? No departments The Five Whys for Startups (for Harvard Business R. The Lean Startup Intensive is tomorrow at Web 2.0. The new startup arms race (for Huffington Post) For Startups, How Much Process Is Too Much? Expo SF (May.

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This is going to be BIG.

JULY 26, 2011

People have gotten so specialized, that we have people doing nothing but community management, SEO/SEM, PR, etc. This basically makes them completely unusable as the first marketing employee of a startup--which would be a terrific job for an up and coming marketer.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

has helped thousands of entrepreneurs, small businesses, startups, agencies, and Brands (from over 70 countries), with graphic, website, and industrial design projects. Need help naming your new startup or small business? Let our community of writers help you develop a presentation your audience will remember! SEO/SEM Content.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 1, 2011

You need to be great at something: technology back-end, front-end design, usability, sales, marketing, quantitative analysis, leadership –> whatever. But if you’re not uber talented there is always a “Justin Bieber of technology&# waiting to kick your ass. Engage with your audience.

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ConversionXL

MARCH 29, 2017

via How to Start a Startup). Rob Sobers of Varonis confirms… Rob Sobers , Varonis : “While traditional marketing teams might appear to operate like growth teams in terms of the channels they use (SEM, content marketing, email, etc.), We try to systemize as much as we can with technology and automate things.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 11, 2011

I thing I’ve learned over the years is that technology purists hate advertising even when it is that revenue stream that truthfully drives much of our industry. Not because they didn’t want to do Pay-per-click (they are huge buyers of SEM) but because they didn’t want other people to know what they paid for clicks!

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Duct Tape Marketing

JULY 14, 2022

She has spent twelve years in startups and built three successful companies without venture capital backing. Her previous startup, a real estate tech company, was acquired in 2019. So I spent over 12 years in, in startups. We wanna be a startup, but we wanna be established. Melissa is the CEO and Co-founder of Webinar.

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