Austin Startup
OCTOBER 15, 2017
We had to estimate hardware costs at various volume levels, distribution channel discounts, competitive pressures from Imsai and a few others, and then decide to go to market with a strong conviction in our pricing strategy. But, it is likely the major differentiator between a win and a loss whether you are selling B2B or B2C.
Austin Startup
JUNE 26, 2019
Our venture was selected for competitive accelerator spots & recognition from media and mentors from Austin, Chicago and Silicon Valley to work on this problem and capture the value its solution provided. swing for the fences category-building B2C software capital?—?wasn’t It was a compliment.) We boot-strapped some more.
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Mucker Lab
MAY 1, 2013
In fact they tend to be B2B rather than B2C companies – while the popular bet these days in B2B for many is in “enterprise software” – maybe the better bet is in betting on these software native challengers. Ironically, they are most likely not the Ivy League or Stanford grads that Silicon Valley VC’s love to back.
Reid Hoffman
AUGUST 17, 2021
It’s a massive distribution advantage. Then the very last one I’ll say before I hand it over to Sridhar is, generally speaking, consumers in the B2C side like the new, they like the underdog, they like it, they’re willing to try it out, they want to give it a shot, they want to see if it could be that thing. Hindsight is always 20/20.
Reid Hoffman
AUGUST 17, 2021
It’s a massive distribution advantage. Then the very last one I’ll say before I hand it over to Sridhar is, generally speaking, consumers in the B2C side like the new, they like the underdog, they like it, they’re willing to try it out, they want to give it a shot, they want to see if it could be that thing. Hindsight is always 20/20.
David Teten
MARCH 18, 2021
Foundry Group, investing primarily in “ Software and Internet ”, follows six major themes, e.g., Human Computer Interaction (HCI) or Distribution. B2B vs B2C) within the business model preference. . AgFunder , focused on the Food and Agri sectors, to solve for challenges brought by climate change, failing soils and population growth.
steveblank.com
JULY 8, 2011
No-brainer for B2B companies but also for B2C companies (making special advertising deals for example) Reply steveblank , on June 8, 2011 at 9:05 am said: Martin, Any suggestions? Steve Blanks 30 years of Silicon Valley startup advice. I think actually actively selling your stuff is very important for a startup these days.
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