Steve Blank
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
startups might run into an alphabet soup of federal regulatory agencies, for example: ATF , CFPB , DEA , DoD , EPA , FAA , FCC , FDA , FDIC , FERC , FTC , OCC , OSHA , SEC. Their lobbyists also work through regulatory bodies like the FCC , SEC , FTC , Public Utility, Taxi, or Insurance Commissions, School Boards, etc. In the U.S.
Steve Blank
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
I asked Tsutsumi-san to write a guest post for my blog to describe his experience with Customer Development in Japan. After helping build the first Ethernet switch startup, I was attracted by Asynchronous Transfer Mode 25Mbit/sec technology, (ATM25) which was 2.5x But customers didn’t agree. ————-.
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thebarefootvc
MAY 13, 2019
From my view, it also delineates regulatory authority between FinCEN and the SEC in the US. While the SEC has not provided guidance on “utility tokens” my read is that they are captured in the FinCEN document. Having just read through the entire document, I think it is significant in the clarity it provides.
Steve Blank
OCTOBER 9, 2018
They use the Business Model (or Mission Model ) Canvas to keep track of their key hypotheses and then rapidly test them by talking to customers and iterating their Minimal Viable Products. Diagram Your Business Model. The best way to start is by drawing a business model canvas. In the U.S.
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 9, 2019
To refresh your memory, angel investors are typically high net worth individuals, accredited by the SEC and willing to invest their own money in a high-potential startup for a share of the ownership. If your target customer is a business, rather than a consumer, I recommend you skip crowdfunding as poorly applicable.
Up and Running
AUGUST 28, 2019
Give your business a name. When you’re naming your business , your goal is to pick one that: Describes your business. Will be remembered by your customers. For some, the dream of starting a business starts with the name they’ll hang on their shingle. Go run your new business and keep following the rules!
Gust
NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Now all eyes are on the SEC as it adopts regulations to implement the new law with the hope that it won’t get tied up in red tape. In April 2012, Congress passed the JOBS Act , which authorizes equity crowdfunding and liberalizes some requirements regarding the issuance of securities by privately held companies. Healthcare Reform.
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