David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

When I met my now-wife, I realized that any technology that can find me a spouse is a killer app. I’d argue that the same type of technologies that have revolutionized dating can revolutionize our industry. . I walk through below how progressive investors are using technology and analytics throughout all of their operations.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Posted on September 14, 2009 by steveblank Over the last 30 years Wall Street’s appetite for technology stocks have changed radically – swinging between unbridled enthusiasm to believing they’re all toxic. Tech acquisitions went crazy at the same time the IPO market did. 3) invest in and take equity stakes in exchange for capital.

Silicon Valley 223

Silicon Valley IPO Technical Review Venture Capital 223

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 25, 2020

Yet one of the first things a potential equity investor asks about is your exit strategy. Here are three important reasons for the question: Good investment paybacks normally require an exit event. Most experts don’t recommend this approach as your default strategy anymore.

Exit Strategy 376

Exit Strategy Startup Private Equity Equity 376

Up and Running

JULY 15, 2016

More and more Chinese are now going abroad, and attracting Chinese customers and providing a good service to them can help you develop an important new customer segment with lots of cash to spend. Ideally, you should have an exit strategy in place before you even incorporate.

China 60

China Entrepreneur Technical Review Framework 60

www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Technology | Thursdays. Naming a Business. Growth Strategies. Exit Strategies. Strategy and Planning. TECHNOLOGY. Technology. Research & Development. Strategy and Planning >. Join our community. Login using: Use your Inc.com account: Forgot login ? Forgot login ? Tools & Research.

Arizona 40

Arizona Equity Iowa Venture Capital 40

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Yet one of the first things a potential equity investor asks about is your exit strategy. Here are three important reasons for the question: Good investment paybacks normally require an exit event. Most experts don’t recommend this approach as your default strategy anymore.

Exit Strategy 289

Exit Strategy Entrepreneur IPO Startup 289

Hearpreneur

JULY 20, 2018

What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Whatever the inspiration or relation may be, the naming of your business is one of the most important parts of becoming a CEO. The name MissHeard Media came as a group effort. It turned out to be the name of a wrestler and a gun magazine. 1- Group effort.

Naming 76

Naming OTC Entrepreneur PPC 76

Startup Company Lawyer

MAY 4, 2009

Applications are due by May 10, 2009. Focus on a high tech or innovative sector, such as biotech, cleantech, and information technology. Bubba Muraka – Business Development, Facebook. June 2nd, 2009: Name your future business. Description: What’s in a name, and how do you choose a good one?

Founder 28

Founder Warrant San Francisco Intellectual Property 28

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 27, 2016

Yet one of the first things a potential equity investor asks about is your exit strategy. Here are three important reasons for the question: Good investment paybacks normally require an exit event. Most experts don’t recommend this approach as your default strategy anymore.

Equity 120

Equity Exit Strategy Private Equity Startup 120

Up and Running

AUGUST 20, 2018

You don’t do anything that doesn’t have a business purpose, so you don’t describe your management team (to name one example) unless you need that section for outsiders. In all cases, the most important element of business planning is the review schedule —set specific times to review your progress toward your goals.

Business Plan 119

Business Plan Technical Review Lean Forecast 119

Up and Running

MAY 1, 2014

You’ve reviewed what a business plan is , and why you need one to start and grow your business. Whether you’re trying to raise money for your business or are developing a plan for strategic growth, a solid business plan is a key component to every successful business. First, a few must-follow rules for writing a business plan. >

Business Plan 163

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Too many entrepreneurs look for that one magic bullet -- an exciting new technology, perhaps, or their own determination to make the world a better place -- to override any shortcomings in their startup model. If the elements of your business aren't expertly developed and aligned, even the best dream will be in jeopardy.

Exit Strategy 120

Exit Strategy Technical Review Distribution Viral 120

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

MARCH 10, 2011

This article picks up from that point onward, discussing the challenges we ran into once we went into operation mode, the invaluable lessons that only first-hand experience can teach, the exit strategy which was the $250,000 sale of the website, and finally my overall concluding thoughts on the entire experience.

Technical Review 71

Technical Review PPC Due Diligence Exit Strategy 71

Up and Running

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Set a specific time each month to review it , comparing forecasts to actuals and revising as necessary. Your executive summary will include the following sections: Who you are: Your business name, location, and contact information. . Your funding ask and exit strategy, if applicable. This is your value proposition.

El Paso 61

El Paso Business Plan Technical Review Forecast 61

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Keeping your buyer persona in mind can help you as you develop your marketing and sales plan, and think through crafting messages to potential customers that will compel them to convert, or subscribe to your box. Name the other subscription boxes that appeal to your niche. Name the people involved with your subscription box service.

Business Plan 63

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www.paulgraham.com

APRIL 28, 2010

I wassurprised recently when I realized that all the worst problems wefaced in our startup were due not to competitors, but investors.Dealing with competitors was easy by comparison. Then you can gradually transformyourself from a consulting company into a product company, and haveyour clients pay your development expenses.

Technical Review 76

Technical Review Startup Software Review Angel Investor 76

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

JUNE 19, 2010

All of you people who haven’t seen my blog, please remember my name or that website address. I have a few contractors to do the technical side of my work and a customer support person, but that’s it. I didn’t have a contractor doing technical things for me. I changed the name, by the way, to MTGParadise.com.

Technical Review 76

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Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Increased productivity also leads to reduced lead-time and improved due date performance, both of which reduce chaos and foster a great work culture. You will also learn how to establish exit strategies for unfavorable situations as well as how to maximize excellent ones. I'm totally addicted to helping manufacturers improve!

Entrepreneur 146

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Up and Running

MAY 14, 2015

Business plans go by many names: Strategic plans, operational plans, internal plans, and many others. Real management is steering your business with a lean plan that you review and revise regularly, tracking progress and performance, and making regular course correction. Lately, I’ve been focusing on lean business plans.

Business Plan 60

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Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

In this post, I want to lay out the details involved in how I first realized the opportunity, the formation of the business idea, the search for my supplier, the establishment and growth of the business, problems encountered and lessons learned, as well as the exit strategy that resulted in the $250,000 sale of the business.

SEO 86

SEO PPC America Design 86

discuss.joelonsoftware.com

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

This community works best when people use their real names. In particular, I want to bring on a full-time marketing person, and a full-time developer. Go to tech (or other relevant industry) events. There is also an industry of people who put up "independent" review sites and drive a lot of affiliate sales through PPC.

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Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

JANUARY 21, 2011

For now, Sunil answers the question of why leave a well paying corporate job to become an online entrepreneur… My name is Sunil and the title of this blog post refers to me. For example, during due diligence I did not check the condition certain equipment which broke on me within a couple months (big mistake!).

Internet 80

Internet Technical Review Stock Due Diligence 80

www.quora.com

JANUARY 16, 2011

3d - developer, designer and distributor. You can argue that the DNA created by Microsoft's over emphasis on distribution (Steve) and development (Bill), has ultimately cost it $50bn or more in lost revenue, market share and market capitalization. But in the world following Jonathan Ive, designers are finally getting their due.

Technical Review 51

Technical Review Startup CTO Hire Cofounder 51

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

JUNE 20, 2011

When selling Smart Bear I had an M&A guy pull data about other companies which (a) sold development tools, (b) were sold recently, (c) were profitable, and (d) were growing. Trouble is, there’s such wide variation in these multiples that they’re effectively useless. Profit multiples varied even more. Which makes sense.

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Software By Rob

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

I’ve developed a saying. For example, you are leaving technology factor out of consideration. With better (or new) technology one can outperform and outgrow competition, create new markets or re-segment existing ones. That’s the reason why technical founders are getting more credit from VCs nowadays.)

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