Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2023

That leads to switching costs, sunk costs, brand equity, and a host of other considerations, commonly called “barriers to entry.” These elements are referred to as “barriers to exit.” A key is your differential advantage from alternatives. Small differentials and more competitors give customers higher leverage.

Differentiation 220

Differentiation Framework Equity Business Plan 220

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 24, 2020

That leads to switching costs, sunk costs, brand equity, and a host of other considerations, commonly called “barriers to entry.” These elements are referred to as “barriers to exit.” A key is your differential advantage from alternatives. Small differentials and more competitors give customers higher leverage.

Differentiation 378

Differentiation Framework Equity Business Plan 378

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 4, 2012

For no good reason, this process seems shrouded in mystery, when in fact it is nothing more than a final integrity check on all aspects of your business model, team, product, customers, and plan. Investors will likely talk to dozens of potential customers, starting with your reference list (undoubtedly well prepped).

Technical Review 237

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Private Equity 237

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 22, 2010

For no good reason, this process seems shrouded in mystery, when in fact it is nothing more than a final integrity check on all aspects of your business model, team, product, customers, and plan. Investors will likely talk to dozens of potential customers, starting with your reference list (undoubtedly well prepped).

Technical Review 225

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Private Equity 225

Up and Running

JULY 22, 2014

These three components (revenue, COGS, and gross margin) are the backbone of your business model—i.e., You’ll also list your operating expenses, which are the expenses associated with running your business that aren’t incurred directly by making a sale. your gross margin, which is your revenue less your COGS. how you make money.

Balance Sheet 148

Balance Sheet Forecast Equity .Net 148

Gust

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

For no good reason, this process seems shrouded in mystery, when in fact it is nothing more than a final integrity check on all aspects of your business model, team, product, customers, and plan. Investors will likely talk to dozens of potential customers, starting with your reference list (undoubtedly well prepped).

Technical Review 152

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Private Equity 152

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2013

That leads to switching costs, sunk costs, brand equity, and a host of other considerations, commonly called “barriers to entry.” These elements are referred to as “barriers to exit.” A key is your differential advantage from alternatives. Small differentials and more competitors give customers higher leverage.

Framework 200

Framework Startup Differentiation Equity 200