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Entrepreneurs are Everywhere Show No. 39: Jeremy Johnson and Michael Eidsaune

Steve Blank

But to do it, you need to actually have a sustainable business model. Starting a business is too risky. Before founding 2U, Jeremy developed Zinch, intended to be a virtual guidance counselor to help low-income students navigate the college application process. The problem was had the wrong business model at the time.

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Entrepreneurs are Everywhere Show No. 39: Jeremy Johnson and Michael Eidsaune

Steve Blank

But to do it, you need to actually have a sustainable business model. Starting a business is too risky. Before founding 2U, Jeremy developed Zinch, intended to be a virtual guidance counselor to help low-income students navigate the college application process. The problem was had the wrong business model at the time.

Cofounder 120
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Entrepreneurs are Everywhere Show No. 45: Dan Miller and Brian Zuercher

Steve Blank

And not keep investors informed about changes to your business model can have serious consequences. Through that process, I lost a lot including some relationships with individuals, and I started to develop symptoms of acute anxiety. . Seen was recognized as the “Innovation Game Changer” at the 2012 Ohio Interactive Awards. .

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Entrepreneurs are Everywhere Show No. 45: Dan Miller and Brian Zuercher

Steve Blank

And not keep investors informed about changes to your business model can have serious consequences. Through that process, I lost a lot including some relationships with individuals, and I started to develop symptoms of acute anxiety. . Seen was recognized as the “Innovation Game Changer” at the 2012 Ohio Interactive Awards. .

Columbus 120
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The Lean LaunchPad Goes to Middle School

Steve Blank

Hawken is an independent school for grades K-12 in Cleveland, Ohio, committed to the idea that students learn more “by doing than by listening.” Tuesday afternoon they got out of the building and headed to a local mall to begin the customer validation and development process. ” Hawken School has now given us an answer.

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The Lean LaunchPad Goes to Middle School

Steve Blank

Hawken is an independent school for grades K-12 in Cleveland, Ohio, committed to the idea that students learn more “by doing than by listening.” Tuesday afternoon they got out of the building and headed to a local mall to begin the customer validation and development process. ” Hawken School has now given us an answer.

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The Lean LaunchPad Goes to High School

Steve Blank

Hawken is an independent school for grades K-12 in Cleveland, Ohio, committed to the idea that students learn more “by doing than by listening.” I framed the search for a viable business model as the focus. We determined as a class that we wouldn’t pass judgment on ideas until we dove into the customer development process.

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