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10,000 Startups – Startup Weekend Next

Steve Blank

The class teaches founders how to dramatically reduce their failure rate through the combination of business model design, customer development and agile development using the Startup Owners Manual. When you leave the class, you’ll know how to think about your startup in the now standard “language” of the business model canvas.

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How we changed the way the U.S. government commercializes science: Errol Arkilic — Part 1 of Episode 6 on Sirius XM Channel 111

Steve Blank

In my interview with Errol, we discussed the origins of the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps (I-Corps), how and why it was created, and how it changed the way the government commercializes scientific research. government needs your help,’ and I remember saying, ‘The U.S. government accelerator that takes no equity.

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Making a Dent in the Universe – Results from the NSF I-Corps

Steve Blank

While many government agencies use Technology Readiness Levels to measure a projects technical maturity, there are no standards around Business Maturity Levels. It doesn’t replace private capital with government funds. I-Corps teams spent the class refining their business model and minimum viable product.

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Reinventing the Board Meeting – Part 2 of 2 – Virtual Valley Ventures

Steve Blank

It’s time to ask why startup board governance has failed to keep pace with innovation. Reinventing the board meeting may allow venture-backed startups a more efficient, productive way to direct and measure their search for a profitable business model. Keep score of the strategy changes with the Business Model Canvas.

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Lessons Learned: Ann Mei Chang

Startup Lessons Learned

Still others, like Civilla , have worked hand-in-hand with government to drive change – in its case taking a human-centered approach to make access to social services in Michigan far simpler. As individuals choose where to work, buy, and invest based on their values, businesses are taking notice.

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SXSW Pitch Finalist: Hemafuse

Austin Startup

Only after we have at least two products scaling successfully in at least two emerging market regions, will we have proven the commercial model for medical device design with and for emerging markets. This will require new partners, new skill sets, and new business model innovation. It is not only U.S-.

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52 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

Bruno’s Barkin’ Biscuits, LLC is a small, home-based company in Michigan specializing in all-natural, preservative free, and healthy dog treats. 20 – To Blend A Beautiful Business Model. I started my business with my fiancé because of our combined skills and experiences. Greene, Land Carroll & Blair PC ! #20