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Entrepreneurship for the 99%

Steve Blank

This is a 3-day program for entrepreneurship faculty from around the world how to teach entrepreneurship via the Lean LaunchPad approach ( business model canvas + customer development ) and bring their entrepreneurship curriculums into the 21st century. Filed under: Customer Development , Lean LaunchPad , Teaching.

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Entrepreneurs are Everywhere Show No. 26: Javier Saade and Hillary Hartley

Steve Blank

Javier explained how the SBA helps drive entrepreneurship in the U.S.: Filed under: Customer Development , SiriusXM Radio Show. He also co-founded three companies: a broadcasting network, Air America Media, a solar energy company, Atenergy and a branding agency, Brand Maestro.

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The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Software Company

Up and Running

The Complete Guide to SBA Loans. Noah Parsons says, “Start collecting contact information for interested, prospective customers. Develop a landing page, do some lightweight advertising, and generally reach out to as many potential customers as you can.”. 35 Great Ways to Fund a Small Business. How to Pitch and Get Funded.

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The Secret History of Silicon Valley 12: The Rise of “Risk Capital.

Steve Blank

Like all government programs, the SBIC was fond of paperwork, but it began to formalize, professionalize and standardize the way investors evaluated risk. SBIC’s were worth noting for: The good news – government money for startups encouraged a “risk capital” culture at large financial institutions.