Steve Blank

MAY 29, 2011

Investors who provide hands-on help have little or no effect on the company’s operational performance. However, this does not mean that investors don’t have a significant effect on valuations and M&A). Founders overestimate the value of IP before product market fit by 255%. . Solo founders take 3.6x Congratulations.

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www.vccafe.com

MARCH 11, 2013

Steve Blank on Lean Customer Development. IP Location Tools. Seed Stage Valuation Guide. In addition, TheFunded.com allows entrepreneurs to view and share term sheets, to assist one other finding good investor, and to discuss the many facets of operating a business. Codeacademy. Lean Methodology Sources.

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grasshopperherder.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Valuations. I was approached with one sweat equity offer that placed the valuation of the company at >$5 million pre-money and before even a seed round of funding. I would be very wary of accepting a valuation like this, simply because I’m not qualified and as a consultant, I shouldn’t have to be. Unseen Metrics.

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