Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 1, 2019
For example, one of the first home grocery delivery companies, Webvan, was so enamored with early traction in Silicon Valley, it raised and spent nearly a billion dollars and went public, before filing for bankruptcy three years later. Document processes and metrics for economies of scale.
David Teten
JANUARY 19, 2021
This structure allows for alignment on the front end, and real-time flexibility for performance metrics,” says Samira Salman , a family office investor and advisor. . Flexible VCs have created structures based on other company performance metrics than revenues, such as profits or founder salaries. Typical business stage.
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The Next Web
AUGUST 26, 2012
Although we got some early traction, we were unable to prevent a bankruptcy from happening in October 2011. The metrics that matter the most are returning customers (user retention), turnover per customer and viral growth (k-factor). Again, make sure you can decide whom to ‘marry’. Raising money takes time.
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 3, 2013
“In 15 Years From Now Half of US Universities May Be in Bankruptcy.” So pray for Harvard Business School if you wouldn’t mind.” But while universities are developing online content they are not fundamentally disrupting leaning because the method of delivery is not a new business model.
David Teten
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Pacer is useful to search prior litigation, bankruptcies, etc. Technographics vendors such as Builtwith , Datanyze , HG Data , Stackshare, and Stacklist help CEOs identify the right tech platform on which to build their business; they’re also helpful for investors to due diligence a company’s tech stack choices.
ConversionXL
OCTOBER 30, 2019
It really depends on the nature of your product and business. Metric examples: 30-day retention, 60-day retention, 90-day retention, 120-day retention, etc.; Metric examples: Login frequency and consistency; Frequency of value experience; Product usage (e.g., LTV is a complex, advanced metric. Choose the right metrics.
Cracking the Code
OCTOBER 10, 2008
Effectively measuring and understanding your CAC and CLTV metrics are key to future success. You validated our business model and added huge value to our efforts. Bessemer SaaS Law #1: Your key monthly business metrics are: CMRR (Committed Monthly Recurring Revenue), Churn, and Cash flow - “Bookings” is for suckers.
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