Startup Lessons Learned

AUGUST 20, 2020

I’ve long been an advocate of using Lean Startup principles to advance non-profits and philanthropic organizations, whose work is so urgently needed at this moment in history. In this blog post, I want to share the story of a lean pop-up organization called HelpKitchen. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Cars line up at a drive-thru food pantry.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2018

Conversely if you’re raising $20 million in a C round then you probably shouldn’t be targeting an $80 million fund because they aren’t likely a good fit. I figured I was wasting my time unless the LP was leaning in on my first meeting. One first-pass qualification is “stage.” it’s probably not going to be a good fit.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 10, 2021

Minneapolis voted to defund but then no one could agree on what that actually meant. If they can’t figure it out in Minneapolis, I’m not quite sure how they’re ever going to figure it out in New York. 100% Have I heard one single transition plan from anyone with data to back it up on something I trust will work?

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Startup Lessons Learned

DECEMBER 1, 2012

One of the most important things we do with The Lean Startup Conference is make a livestream of the plenary talks available for free to groups around the world, supporting entrepreneurship communities everywhere. Past livestream attendees have reported great conversations and networking. They represent more than 10,000 people total.

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