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Customer Development in Japan: a History Lesson

Steve Blank

We kept talking, with Steve asking “How long are you staying in Silicon Valley?” When I told him, “two more days,” he asked, “Are you interested in meeting with venture firms in the Valley?” Maysee now enjoys hockey stick revenue growth.

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ProfessorVC: Waah.Do I have to build a financial model?

Professor VC

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. I have to build a financial model? The objections range from "its hard", "nobody believes them" to "all hockey sticks look alike". However, I am teaching the ELAB and a new experimental course (The Silicon Valley Experience) for the MBA program. ProfessorVC.

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What to Include in Your Pitch Deck

Up and Running

I’ve also built my own pitch decks and presented to major Silicon Valley VC firms over the years and have learned a lot about what works and what doesn’t. While every business is different, I’ve found that the following format works for most businesses and is most likely to generate interest from potential investors.