Steve Blank

JANUARY 10, 2023

As one would expect, with banks and hedge funds as customers, the majority were based in the New York metropolitan area. Looking a bit bleary-eyed, Erin explained, “Customers love our product, and I think we’ve found product/market fit. Where Are Your Biggest Business Deals? Exponential Growth Requires Relentless Execution.

New York 333

New York Miami Silicon Valley Sales 333

Steve Blank

JULY 13, 2021

In 1985 the University of Miami held the first national business plan competition. Analyzing a case in the classroom, removed from the realities of a new venture, adds little to an entrepreneur’s preparation for the chaos, uncertainty, and conflicting customer responses that all entrepreneurs face.

Lean 433

Lean Agile Business Model Business Plan 433

Steve Blank

MAY 17, 2011

In the middle of a Michigan winter, I stuck out my thumb and hitchhiked to Miami, the warmest place I could think of. I managed to find a job at the Miami International Airport loading racehorses onto cargo planes. If I hadn’t discovered something I truly loved to do, I might be driving a cab at the Miami airport.

Philadelphia 335

Philadelphia Miami Thailand Silicon Valley 335

Startup Lessons Learned

MAY 20, 2011

Product management and customer development, KISSmetrics. rfan622 How Listening to Customers Helped Us Raise $700K in Seed Funding Mariya Genzel. One caveat: if you come by, you are automatically volunteering to be subjected to some intense customer development. Also: booze. Co-founder, Backblaze.

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Czech Republic Costa Rica Brazil Romania 114