Steve Blank
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Meanwhile the biggest and fastest scientific computer companies were in Minnesota. While it seemed like a good idea and had the Navy’s backing, the founders got turned down for funding by companies, investment bankers and everyone, until they talked to John Parker. A contract for a system named O’Malley followed. Minneapolis/St.
Startup Lessons Learned
AUGUST 20, 2020
Minneapolis, Minnesota: Cars line up at a drive-thru food pantry. How HelpKitchen began The idea for HelpKitchen began with a conversation between Eric Ries and Jeff (founder and CEO of Twilio) and Erica Lawson. Fortunately for all of the founders’ romantic relationships, we automated this in just a few weeks.
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Duct Tape Marketing
MAY 17, 2023
Also, they are investors, startup advisors, and co-founders of Agency18, a firm that helps mission-driven companies adopt their Unsold Mindset. They are the bestselling co-authors of The Unsold Mindset: redefining what it means to sell. They were giving us names of people that were not salespeople.
The Startup Magazine
MAY 1, 2017
Company names like Apple, Amazon and eBay evoke an image of success and cutting-edge technology. It’s hard to overstate the importance of a business name. Getting your business’ name right could mean the difference between “Blue Ribbon Sports” and “Nike.” Here are some tips for how to come up with a business name.
Startup Lessons Learned
JUNE 5, 2020
We say their names and hold a too-long list of others in our hearts. Even now, Target leaders are assembling community members, partners and local officials to help identify what more we can do together and what resources are required to help families, starting right here in Minnesota. Mr. Floyd was 46 years old.
Steve Blank
MAY 15, 2013
This school has a distinguished roster of graduates… Earl Bakken, the founder of Medtronic , was an Electrical Engineering grad, and Bob Gore of Gortex , and your current president are both alums of your Chemical Engineering program. They struck out across the country and ended up here in Minnesota. And that’s great. Only In America.
Steve Blank
MAY 15, 2013
This school has a distinguished roster of graduates… Earl Bakken, the founder of Medtronic , was an Electrical Engineering grad, and Bob Gore of Gortex , and your current president are both alums of your Chemical Engineering program. They struck out across the country and ended up here in Minnesota. And that’s great. Only In America.
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