Steve Blank

JANUARY 17, 2023

Most are founded and run by experienced entrepreneurs that have previously built companies and who understand the difference between theory and practice. The culmination of this bootcamp is a “demo day” where all startups in the cohort have a few minutes to pitch their companies to venture capitalists and angel investors. (In

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The Next Web

JUNE 7, 2013

Today is the day that eight hopeful startups got to pitch their ideas to investors at startup accelerator Springboard’s Internet of Things (IoT) demo day in Cambridge, England. The eighth is currently operating in stealth mode (yes, even on demo day) but we’re digging to find out more about them. Entrepreneur Insider UK'

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 26, 2010

This is part of my series on what makes an entrepreneur successful. I originally posted it on VentureHacks , one of my favorite websites for entrepreneurs. I started the series talking about what I consider the most important attribute of an entrepreneur : Tenacity. The best entrepreneurs focus on details.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

The fundraising stage is vital for any entrepreneur, but you can’t wing it through your meetings and expect to be taken seriously. As an entrepreneur, your goal when raising financing is to get several term sheets — the documents describing the terms and conditions of financing. Most VCs love demos. Find the right VC.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 5, 2018

Many new entrepreneurs are so excited by their latest idea that they can’t resist contacting every investor they know, assuming the investor will be equally excited and want to contribute immediately. Let me show you a demo rather than a business plan.” Demos never go according to plan, and ones that work go on far too long.

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Austin Startup

APRIL 15, 2017

I’ve run more than 100 demo days and have learned the hard way what to do and what not to do. Your audience is broad including consumers, entrepreneurs, investors and press. Follow these tips to make sure your event runs smoothly and your startups look their best! Participant Instructions Be draconian strict about the slide format.

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ConversionXL

AUGUST 18, 2021

A product demo is a critical tool in the sales process. In this article, you’ll learn what makes a compelling demo. In this article, you’ll learn what makes a compelling demo. We’ll look at the important principles and break down how successful companies use demos to engage prospects. Done right, it’s a deal maker.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Those were the messages from the two latest guests on Entrepreneurs are Everywhere , my radio show on Sirius XM Channel 111. Clips from their interviews are below, but first a word about the show: Entrepreneurs are Everywhere airs Thursdays at 1 pm Pacific, 4 pm Eastern on Sirius XM Channel 111. I think it’s just entrepreneurs.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 4, 2013

Because entrepreneurs often went to lawyers at their earliest stages to get their company registration done. Entrepreneurial lawyers like Don Lee , Dave Young or Ted Wang are good at sussing out which entrepreneurs are high potential. I asked for intro’s from entrepreneur friends. I spent time on college campuses.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 24, 2024

This way, B2B entrepreneurs can experience increased visibility, attract a more targeted audience, and generate high-quality leads that are more likely to convert, thereby speeding up the pipeline. Similarly, you can try popular marketing techniques for small businesses , like sending demos and free trial emails.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 4, 2013

Because entrepreneurs often went to lawyers at their earliest stages to get their company registration done. Entrepreneurial lawyers like Don Lee , Dave Young or Ted Wang are good at sussing out which entrepreneurs are high potential. I asked for intro’s from entrepreneur friends. I spent time on college campuses.

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SoCal CTO

MAY 14, 2012

That seemed to be the mood running through the cloud at the more-than-sellout crowd at the Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica Thursday at the first LA Demo Day. My two big data points are: What's happening in the Los Angeles Startup Events such as popular events like LA Demo Day. At the event, the enthusiasm for startups was palpable.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 9, 2018

Your product demo crushed. This is a very common scenario when entrepreneurs pitch VCs and frankly is a very common scenario when VCs try to raise money from LPs. At night I had a group dinner where I met 6 new entrepreneurs and hung out with some old friends from law firms, banks and other VC funds. The dialog was great.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 21, 2014

will be presenting 16 new startups at its Demo Day on 21 August at Orpheum Theater. “I’m looking forward to seeing this cohort of early stage entrepreneurs take the stage at the Orpheum Theater to showcase their work and share their experiences from the Summer of Acceleration with the community,” shared Mathews.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

If you loved the emerging startup vibes of the DEMO conference, Asia will be getting its very own version with DEMO Asia 2012 slated for February 29 to March 2 in Singapore next year. It will also feature several DEMO alumni companies from the United States. “We DEMO Asia Singapore Audition.

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Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Their demo day is happening on October 30th in Denver and you can register here if you’re interested in attending. . If you want to see what actual world-changing startups look like, you’ll love this particular demo day. The post Techstars Sustainability Accelerator Demo Day on 10/30/19 appeared first on Feld Thoughts.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

Many new entrepreneurs are so excited by their latest idea that they can’t resist contacting every investor they know, assuming the investor will be equally excited and want to contribute immediately. Let me show you a demo rather than a business plan.” Demos never go according to plan, and ones that work go on far too long.

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 16, 2012

We had about 50 invited guests at demo day, including about 11 VCs, and they were astounded not just by the level of the presentations but the fact that they incorporated technologies that the inmates had never experienced for themselves.”. But look at the core characteristics of the entrepreneur - many of these guys have them.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Quickbooks is typically one that’s used by startups and solo entrepreneurs who may be running a business in its early days. Many of these options offer great 14-day trials or free demos. There are plenty of other platforms to make use of for the bigger corporations.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 7, 2020

So, this is the ideal type of business model that most entrepreneurs find appealing. Entrepreneurs are able to structure and scale their business model and optimise the level of market exposure. The last thing you must do is choose a trading platform that allows you to trade with a demo account. What is forex trading?

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The Next Web

MAY 8, 2014

Over 25 startups demoed at today’s 500 Startups demo event on the Microsoft campus in Mountain View. But within the flurry of buzzwords, PowerPoint presentations, and DubStep powered demos there were some real gems. Apps Design & Dev Entrepreneur' It was a non-stop parade of ideas and disruptions.

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Startup Lessons Learned

APRIL 11, 2011

To give a little context, I asked two of the other judges - Brant Cooper and Patrick Vlaskovits (co-authors of the excellent Entrepreneur's Guide to Customer Development ) - to add a bit of commentary. Unbrokered preso - Lean Startup Machine NYC Patrick : "Great job with MVP and Demo. You'll find their comments below each presentation.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 4, 2012

Seeing all the pitches at the recent DEMO Asia , it’s not difficult to see there were only a handful of female founders around. Aprilia participated in DEMO Asia ‘s Alpha Pitch segment. In fact, Aprilia’s entrepreneur father is her main pillar of support and she looks to him for inspiration when the going gets tough.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 11, 2016

To be honest I built the class out of frustration watching schools teach aspiring entrepreneurs that all they need to know is how to write a business plan or how to sit in an incubator building a product. Demo Days Versus Lesson Learned Presentations. As a consequence, we couldn’t care less about a “Demo Day” at the end of the class.

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David Teten

OCTOBER 23, 2011

On Tuesday, October 18, my colleagues John Frankel, Wei Deng , Raffi Sapire , and I attended Techstars Demo Day, followed by the Bloomberg Empowered Entrepreneur Conference. David Tisch introduced the first startup, announcing that 1200 companies applied to the program, out of which 12 were selected, comprising of 31 entrepreneurs.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In an effort to support startups looking for capital and mentorship, The Startup Magazine is supporting Volvo Financial Services in its launch of its iLabX global innovation program for technology entrepreneurs. We encourage all startups to consider applying to this rewarding startup accelerator. iLabX Technology Accelerator. 02 May 2019.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2012

After struggling to create your business plan for months, every entrepreneur likes to think that their document is inspirational and will reach someone who is smart enough to see the brilliance of the idea, intuitive enough to recognize their business acumen, and enthusiastic enough to offer the money required to make it happen.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Which channels give the highest conversion rates for meetings/demos – both online and/or in-person? Measure the number of: Demos. Or does your most successful channel for in-person meetings also deliver the highest number of demos or Zoom meetings? Across your channels. Two – Channels. Virtual selling is in. Zoom meetings.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 31, 2024

We asked entrepreneurs what their best networking tips and advice are and here are the responses; #1- To give before you receive Photo Credit:: Eric Eng I've connected with professionals since I was a young entrepreneur, and what my mentors taught me still rings true today: “You have to give before you can receive.”

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SiliconHills

DECEMBER 6, 2013

The fifth Longhorn Startup Demo Day at the University of Texas drew the largest crowd ever. The evening featured two accomplished entrepreneurs, Cotter Cunningham with RetailMeNot and […] The post Fourteen Startups Pitch at UT Longhorn Startup Demo Day appeared first on SiliconHills.

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Gust

JULY 18, 2012

Following the huge success of the Gust-DEMO scholarship earlier this year, Gust and DEMO have teamed up again to offer Gust start-ups a full scholarship opportunity for DEMO Fall 2012. The recipient of the Gust-DEMO Scholarship will have a chance to launch their product to some of the most innovative people in the world.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

This probably seems obvious to military types, but I see entrepreneurs violating this rule all the time. Don’t try to talk and demo your way up the hill. Don’t insist on a product demo – he is buying the business, not the product. Don’t charge the hill until you are “ready.” Fully prepare for the assault.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

After struggling to create your business plan for months, every entrepreneur likes to think that their document is inspirational and will reach someone who is smart enough to see the brilliance of the idea, intuitive enough to recognize their business acumen, and enthusiastic enough to offer the money required to make it happen.

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 16, 2012

We had about 50 invited guests at demo day, including about 11 VCs, and they were astounded not just by the level of the presentations but the fact that they incorporated technologies that the inmates had never experienced for themselves.” But look at the core characteristics of the entrepreneur - many of these guys have them.

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Austin Startup

MAY 7, 2017

Hear an overview of the Austin market from an experienced entrepreneur and angel investor and get a chance to introduce yourself and ask questions. Tuesday, May 9: Intro to Mentoring & Angel Investing (FREE) Are you interested in getting starting with Angel Investing? A seasoned investor who recently moved to Austin?

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NZ Entrepreneur

DECEMBER 10, 2020

A live demo of the product is essential. The post Completing your first capital raise: ten lessons for startups appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine. “Boil the concept down into the smallest number of slides to generate a Tell Me More scenario,” Sutton says. Prove what the pain point is and how your product can solve it.”.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 13, 2019

In an effort to support startups looking for capital and mentorship, The Startup Magazine is supporting American Electric Power in the launch of its IlluminationLAB global innovation program for technology entrepreneurs. Companies, entrepreneurs and startups from around the globe are encouraged to apply. September 12th 2019.

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