Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 6, 2022

More About Duct Tape Marketing Consultant Network: Learn more here. John Jantsch (00:00): This episode of the duct tape marketing podcast is brought to you by the salesman podcast, hosted by Will Barron and brought to you by the HubSpot podcast network. You know, could you look at my business plan? Like this show?

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2020

Based on my years of experience in both startups and large companies, trusted relationships are more the key to success than a great business model, how smart you are, or how much money you have. Smart business people understand their own agenda, and they figure out the agenda of others, to build win-win relationships.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 12, 2020

And the trick is we use the same Lean LaunchPad / I-Corps curriculum — and kept the same class structure – experiential, hands-on, driven this time by a mission -model not a business model. Steve Weinstein 30-year veteran of Silicon Valley technology companies and Hollywood media companies. He runs H4X Labs.

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SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Visible networking is turning into a really great opportunity to get to know people better, get to meet new people, and have some interesting conversations. My first job out of school was at one of the early bioinformatics companies in Silicon Valley, working as the head of technical services. It sounds interesting.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Start With a Business Model, Not a Business Plan | WSJ – [link]. The danger of waiting to long to find a business model? In Silicon Valley, Technology Talent Gap Threatens G.O.P. Special Report: Silicon Valley’s dirty secret – age bias | Reuters – [link].

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VC Cafe

JUNE 29, 2012

My head is still spinning from the past 3 days, which have been incredibly packed with events, information and networking. You’re in Silicon valley, competing against the best of the best. Kevin – consumer Internet plays, often times they don’t have a business model. network and meet new people.

Developer 103

Developer Silicon Valley Software Review Mexico 103

Steve Blank

JANUARY 20, 2014

The differences between the Bend, Oregon region and Silicon Valley are obvious. The sheer density of talent, companies, capital and universities that exist in the Valley are second to none. Job creation in Bend is everyone’s business. People who make the move typically need to start a business to have a job.

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Silicon Valley Oregon Lean Venture Capital 316

David Teten

MARCH 18, 2021

USV invests in companies that increase “ access to knowledge, capital, and well-being by leveraging networks, platforms, and protocols ”. 2) Business model-defined funds. B2B vs B2C) within the business model preference. . Data from OpenVC shows that VCs typically focus on 2 technology classes.

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Technical Review Cofounder Venture Capital Deal Flow 78

David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

This structure offers some of the benefits of traditional equity VC, without some of the negatives of equity VC. I’ve been a traditional equity VC for 8 years, and I’m now researching new business models in venture capital. We don’t have any equity or control over the business….”. “As

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Revenue Technical Review Software Review Equity 60

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

To do this they have to accomplish five things; 1) get deal flow – via networking and legwork, they identify likely industries, companies and teams with the potential for rapid growth (less than 10 years), 2) evaluate those companies and teams on the basis of technology, market opportunity, and team. Order Here. To Order Outside of the U.S.

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Silicon Valley IPO Technical Review Venture Capital 233

Steve Blank

MAY 3, 2022

Another startup is providing a resilient, mesh local area network for secure tactical communications supporting ground units. They know this and know that weapons that can be built at a fraction of the cost and upgraded via software will destroy their existing business models. In the U.S.,

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SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

aka: An Open Letter to the Next Big Social Network) - 500 Hats , November 1, 2010 I've held off writing this post for a long time, because I couldn't quite get my head around all the issues. If network B has 20 users than it’s value is 400 (20*20). Build Your Own Silicon Valley? but: Something is Still Missing.

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Technical Review Technology Product CTO Hire 175

Life Beyond Code

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Once the $1 million revenue milestone is crossed, entrepreneurs find it easier to find additional customers, manage working capital, and access funding, whether it is credit or equity. I have learnt a great deal being based in the heart of Silicon Valley for the last 15 years, and having access to its inner circle.

Programming 116

Programming Silicon Valley Bootstrapping Technical Review 116

Professor VC

OCTOBER 11, 2010

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Got around to seeing The Social Network this past weekend. It could come back and hit you in the face during a deposition Make sure that your co-founders have the right skills and commitment before doling out equity. ProfessorVC.

Social Network 28

Social Network Networking Software Review San Jose 28

steveblank.com

JULY 8, 2011

Home Books for Startups Guide Secret History-Bibliography Steve Blank Startup Tools Steve Blank Entries RSS | Comments RSS Email Subscription Get Steve Blank via your RSS Feed RSS - Posts RSS - Comments Categories Air Force (12) Ardent (10) Audubon (1) Big Companies versus Startups: Durant versus Sloan (39) Business Model versus Business Plan (..)

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Software Review Startup Silicon Valley Analytics 110

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 28, 2016

by Dr. Xiao Wang, Chief Fire Starter, InnoSpring Silicon Valley. So you’ve decided to enlist a technology incubator to help your new business get off the ground. You have a great idea and a strong business plan, and an incubator is just the partner you need at this stage. But don’t fret. How should you work together?

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 22, 2016

Based on my years of experience in both startups and large companies, trusted relationships are more the key to success than a great business model, how smart you are, or how much money you have. Smart business people understand their own agenda, and they figure out the agenda of others, to build win-win relationships.

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Silicon Valley Bandwidth Angel Investor Equity 120

infochachkie.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Instead of hearing from your long lost third-cousin, you will be inundated with an avalanche of ‘congratulatory’ emails, calls and letters from people who want to relieve you of the burden of your hard-earned equity round. There is an inherent conflict in a consultant’s business model and the needs of a startup.

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Equity Silicon Valley Cofounder PR 40

Austin Startup

AUGUST 20, 2017

They’re looking to be paid properly in the context of the overall salary structure, including cash, benefits, and equity, and to be paid commensurate with performance. That will keep the Silicon Valley wags buzzing for some time to come. What will most upset them is what they perceive as unfair treatment.

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Technical Review Software Review Cap Table Securities and Exchange Commission 48

www.vccafe.com

MARCH 11, 2013

Social networking. Create your own social network. free enterprise social network. YCombinator Series AA Equity Financing Documents. model legal documents. Founder Equity Issues. Venture Hacks equity section. Legal, Equity, etc. Mailing lists/groups. Google Groups. Forms/Surveys. Google Forms.

Software Review 53

Software Review Technical Review Startup 53

Professor VC

MARCH 10, 2009

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. I moderated a panel discussion last night on one of my favorite topics, bootstrapping, as part of our Silicon Valley Center for Entrepreneurship Eminent Speaker Series at San Jose State. Kennet has a white paper on that summarizes why bootstrapped businesses are the best.

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Bootstrapping San Jose Silicon Valley Software Review 28

Professor VC

JANUARY 27, 2011

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. There are so many unknowns at this stage and the only known is that the business model is going to change at least once, or in the current most overused term in the Silicon Valley, there will be a "pivot". ProfessorVC. Thursday, January 27, 2011. work at home.

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Technical Review Due Diligence Silicon Valley San Jose 31

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 12, 2010

We had a special edition of This Week in Venture Capital this week shooting out of the Next New Networks offices in New York. We discussed NY vs. Silicon Valley and NY vs. Boston. Social network app developer and ad network. Our guest was Mo Koyfman of Spark Capital. We also discussed having distributed teams (e.g.

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Venture Capital Los Angeles Oakland Asia 217

Up and Running

MAY 17, 2012

A solid business plan is a must if you’re thinking of entering a competition, so get yourself some good business plan software to improve your chances. Business Accelerator/Incubator Programs. This wasn’t always asking for hard cash, but for networking opportunities and advice as to where to look for funding.

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Silicon Valley Startup Campaign Incubator 103

maplebutter.com

JANUARY 8, 2013

How to stay lean and iterate quickly while you’re building a two sided marketplace, especially when “network effect” and “critical mass” are the two main focuses? Spend 20% of your time building a network of advisors that can help you. Warning: Typos, run-on sentences, and crappy formatting.

Technical Review 44

Technical Review Startup Cofounder Software Review 44

Professor VC

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. However, for most of the rest of us, the analytical skills honed in college or grad school, along with the opportunity to network and explore different fields prove invaluable later. While Silicon Valley covers a large amount of turf, it is very small. ProfessorVC.

San Jose 43

San Jose Silicon Valley Las Vegas Venture Capital 43

www.chubbybrain.com

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Don’t exacerbate the issue by needing to figure out how to deal with a large equity deadweight on your hands (investors won’t like that the #2 stakeholder is absent, even estranged, from your company). So, the best way of dealing with this issue is to take a long, long vesting period for all major sweat equity founders. Author : Todd.

Software Review 79

Software Review Startup Technical Review Vesting 79

Professor VC

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. Since small businesses are responsible for the vast majority of new jobs, legislators believe that these new rules will make it easier for entrepreneurs to raise capital and ramp up hiring. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? ProfessorVC.

SEC 54

SEC San Jose Angel Investor Accredited Investor 54

techcrunch.com

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

Researchers polled experts in lending, mezzanine capital, private equity, venture capital and private businesses themselves. Especially since even Youtube is still struggling to try find a viable business model. Pepperdine Business Press Room – Graziadio School PR [.] A lot of the stats weren’t surprising.

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Venture Capital Technical Review Sweat Equity Valuation 62

Hunter Walker

JUNE 21, 2017

Data analysis of my 2017 calendar would suggest a strong correlation between drives down to Silicon Valley and the Crooked Media podcast schedule. Some of them are traditional business KPIs like audience growth, not just for Pod Save America but for all of the Crooked Media shows. But the important work is ahead of us.

San Francisco 57

San Francisco Maryland Silicon Valley Government 57

techcrunch.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

I plan to use the internet as my networking base, and friends as my streettalkers. Kellie This couldn’t have come at a better time… I’m about to step into that small business selfemployment arena. I plan to use the internet as my networking base, and friends as my streettalkers. look forward to the next one!

Technical Review 84

Technical Review Cofounder Technical Cofounder Software Review 84

Professor VC

APRIL 11, 2008

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. Not to worry, I was busy working on closing the Series B financing for iControl Networks. Anonymizer raised a small amount of equity and was able to build a business that became very profitable. ProfessorVC. Friday, April 11, 2008. Babys All Grown Up. ► January. (1).

San Jose 28

San Jose Angel Investor Venture Capital Balance Sheet 28

Steve Blank

JULY 20, 2015

My guests on Bay Area Ventures on Wharton Business Radio on Sirius XM Channel 111 were: Errol Arkilic , former program director for the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps (NSF I-Corps), now founder of M34 Capital. Venk Shukla , president TiE Silicon Valley and general partner, Monta Vista Capital.

Government 120

Government Channel Southern California Lean 120

Professor VC

JANUARY 17, 2008

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. I was on a panel earlier this week with several other investors from Angel Groups in the Valley. The panel was a typical Silicon Valley shmoozefest hosted at a law firm with about 75+ attendees. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"?

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Pre-Money Valuation Angel Investor Angel Groups Valuation 28

Professor VC

DECEMBER 8, 2015

one company running out of cash and another with cash but searching for a business model). Musk was the early winner taking the CEO role (for a brief period) in the merged company and the largest equity stake as well. Often times those involve trading within a venture capital portfolio or between two venture firms portfolios.

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Merger LP IPO Redemption 28

Up and Running

DECEMBER 9, 2014

We’re building a True SaaS company in Boise, Idaho, not in Silicon Valley or not in New York. You have to focus on for the nuts and bolts, what is the business model, how are we going to make money. Jared could you quickly tell us what are the pros and cons of a bank loan versus an investment for equity?

Small Business 95

Small Business Finance Forecast Metrics 95

Small Business Force

OCTOBER 22, 2017

equity, debt, some combination) or how you intend to raise it (e.g., angel/professional investors, private equity, crowdfunding) the process will always take more time and resources than you can ever imagine. With geography, there’s the Silicon Valley and then, everywhere else. Related blogs

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