SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

Almost every day I'm talking to early stage startup founders (see Free Startup CTO Consulting Sessions ) about what they plan to do. SEO for Startups )? What are your key Startup Metrics ? How will you differentiate from these? See Branchout an Example of Viral Spread Opportunity for Startups.

Developer 396

Developer Founder Viral Oauth 396

Steve Blank

MARCH 15, 2017

I was having a second coffee with an ex student, now the head of a marketing inside a rapidly growing startup. If these sound like reasonable answers to you, and you are in a startup, update your resume. Titles in a startup are not the same as what your job is. All good news. I wasn’t surprised. Titles Are Not Your Job.

Startup 316

Startup PR Public Relations Channel 316

SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

Almost every day I'm talking to early stage startup founders (see Free Startup CTO Consulting Sessions ) about what they plan to do. SEO for Startups )? What are your key Startup Metrics ? How will you differentiate from these? See Branchout an Example of Viral Spread Opportunity for Startups.

Developer 384

Developer Founder Viral Oauth 384

ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

We can’t rely on install metrics alone to substantiate success. Otherwise, you’ll live in an inflated metrics loop that doesn’t reflect true, long-term value. Stand out from the crowd with brand differentiation. Everyone wants their app to stand out, but you can’t differentiate on features alone.

Metadata 121

Metadata Technical Review Retention Metrics 121

ReadWriteStart

MARCH 7, 2022

The problem is even more exacerbated for certain industries and niches; for example, startup SEO is becoming more difficult at a faster rate than marketing for more established companies. Focusing on vanity metrics can be damaging to your long-term potential. But why is this the case? What are the root causes? Which tools are best?

Marketing 198

Marketing Advertising Metrics Technical Review 198

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

A marketing agency I spoke with was a brand-new startup, just months old, when the pandemic hit. They used Agile to differentiate themselves and help their clients deal with the radical changes in the business environment. They run the campaign once and then declare it was successful based on vanity metrics.

Agile 264

Agile Marketing Campaign Sales 264

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 25, 2018

Just as national cultures influence and shape a country, so does the startup culture set by founder strategy drive the future of a new venture. I believe this new focus on culture is a key to startup success today. Establish metrics on the culture, as well as the product. Unfortunately, it’s easier said than done.

Silicon Valley 143

Silicon Valley Retention Metrics Architecture 143

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

Many startup businesses – tech or otherwise – fail. Trying outrageous new things or even trying mundane things but in new ways but with extreme quality & innovation is what fuels the tech startup industry. But today I want to give you advice on how to decrease your odds of failure in a startup.

Startup 150

Startup Seed Money DC Software Review 150

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 4, 2017

He ties business success and your personal summit to elevating your customers’ experience with the following specific recommendations and key differentiators: Listen to the individual customer. Engagement and an emotional connection will make a customer relationship the driving force for loyalty and differentiation.

Customer 213

Customer Product Technical Review Marketing 213

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

In the startup world, opportunities are fleeting, and obstacles are ubiquitous. Competition from other startups and established incumbents, constraints on time and capital, and limited access to talent and technology resources are just a few of the hurdles nearly every first-time founder faces while trying to build a business.

Technical Review 140

Technical Review Due Diligence Early Stage Differentiation 140

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2020

In a conventional business perspective, there are significantly lesser areas to differentiate yourself from the competition. Such metrics can also help identify the right products to be marketed in front of the customer, resonating marketing strategy, suitable medium to interact with the customer, etc.

Technical Review 151

Technical Review Forecast Analytics Social Media 151

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 27, 2011

I find it amusing when a journalist writes an article about a prominent startup (either privately held or preparing for an IPO) and decries that, “They’re not even profitable!” Exec Summary: Most companies (98+%) in the world (even tech startups) should be very profit focused. One of them is profitability.

Startup 418

Startup Revenue Technical Review Flash 418

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Many are reluctant to really “market” themselves, and have trouble differentiating their offerings to clients, except by price. In addition to relationships, today’s clients want to see you and your expertise on videos online, industry conferences, and social media to feel the trust for differentiation.

Differentiation 141

Differentiation SBA Social Media Dividend 141

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 11, 2023

Successful entrepreneurs are the ones who think the most creatively, not only in their initial product or service, but more importantly all through the stages of growth from startup to maturity. Using data metrics alone for decisions, without seeking the root problem and alternative solutions, kills creativity. Polarized thinking.

Marketing 299

Marketing Metrics Differentiation Demand 299

ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

This philosophy comes from The Lean Startup methodology , which relies on testing hypotheses to better understand your customers’ pain points and goals. To truly differentiate your brand, center your growth strategy around creating unique and personalized customer experiences. Failing fast is different from failing often. Image source.

Marketing 115

Marketing Framework Metrics Channel 115

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Financial Summary: Explain your business model, startup costs, revenues, and liabilities to the company. With the rise of new cannabis companies, it is important to differentiate your cannabis company from the competition, whether you are opening a farm, extraction operation, or dispensary. Milestones and metrics. Be specific.

Business Plan 154

Business Plan Technical Review Forecast Exit Strategy 154

This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 13, 2021

They’re “playing startup” as opposed to actually building a company. It’s easy… If the very first thing you did after coming up with your idea was make a pitch deck for fundraising, versus trying to sell or test customers on it, you’re probably playing startup, not building a company. How do you know which is which?

Startup 145

Startup Term Sheet Differentiation Cofounder 145

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

For early-stage startups, the goodwill component can easily exceed the size of all the financial elements together, or can just as easily mark a company with good financials as not investable. For startups, the entrepreneur and founder is almost always the face of the company. Performance accountability processes.

Leadership 120

Leadership Technical Review Due Diligence Valuation 120

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 18, 2020

Successful entrepreneurs are the ones who think the most creatively, not only in their initial product or service, but more importantly all through the stages of growth from startup to maturity. Using data metrics alone for decisions, without seeking the root problem and alternative solutions, kills creativity. Polarized thinking.

Metrics 392

Metrics Differentiation Demand Cloud 392

Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Monday, September 8, 2008 The lean startup Ive been thinking for some time about a term that could encapsulate trends that are changing the startup landscape. After some trial and error, Ive settled on the Lean Startup. Of course, many startups are capital efficient and generally frugal.

Lean 168

Lean San Francisco Startup Continuous Deployment 168

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Here are ten key questions you should ask in selecting any recruiter or firm: What are your search successful completion metrics? To attract the best candidates, they need to differentiate your company and your opportunity. Competent recruiters should be willing to share the percentage of searches that they actually complete.

Search 181

Search Technical Review Differentiation Hiring 181

ReadWriteStart

JULY 20, 2023

The tech industry is witnessing a monumental shift in the dynamics of startup success. While venture-backed startups struggle to find relief amidst a backlog of richly priced ventures, some tech companies are defying expectations and going public with resounding triumphs. Startup success is not a one-size-fits-all equation.

IPO 107

IPO Startup Initial Public Offering eCommerce 107

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 25, 2016

If you can’t provide a memorable customer experience, your startup won’t survive very long these days. It must be written down, with measurable team objectives, validated by metrics and compared against competition. Many startup founders are great at putting out fires at the expense of urgent customer priorities.

Customer 120

Customer Technical Review Differentiation Metrics 120

Up and Running

APRIL 22, 2021

Statistics indicate that up to 90% of new startups fail. But, it presents a stark reality that business startups have to face. Reasons why startups and small businesses fail. Many reasons contribute to why startups and small businesses fail. A business can differentiate itself from competitors with product quality.

Small Business 97

Small Business Management Technical Review Employee 97

The Startup Magazine

APRIL 12, 2023

By understanding your competition and the methods they use to succeed in the market, you can identify opportunities for differentiation and improvement in your business strategy. By understanding your competition and its strengths and weaknesses, you can identify areas for differentiation and improvement in your business strategy.

Differentiation 115

Differentiation Metrics Operations Lean 115

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Client cost differentials of less than twenty percent are usually not enough to incent change. Put operational systems and metrics in place early. Focus on a customer pain that your solution satisfies better than any competitor. Use test marketing to identify changes before scale-up.

Marketing 290

Marketing Leadership Differentiation Equity 290

Up and Running

JULY 6, 2016

Establish technology as a differentiator, when it is. Even if technology isn’t the driving force of your business or your main differentiator, these days, almost all businesses have to manage technology as part of branding, marketing, and communications. See Also: Use Milestones and Metrics to Turn Planning into Business GPS.

Technical Review 72

Technical Review Software Review Business Plan Development Team Review 72

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Startup strategy is like Kung Fu. All startups are screwed up. HT Mike Maples Jr ) Corollary: A startup has to be so excellent at one or two key things, that they can screw up everything else up and not die. There isn’t one most important SaaS metric. But many startups top out between $5m-$20m in revenue.

Restful 202

Restful Founder Revenue Acquisition 202

Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

Master of 500 Hats: Startup Metrics for Pirates (SeedCamp 2008, London) This presentation should be required reading for anyone creating a startup with an online service component. He also has a discussion of how your choice of business model determines which of these metric areas you want to focus on. Choose one.

San Francisco 167

San Francisco CPA SEM CTO Hire 167

Transformify

OCTOBER 26, 2019

SpdLoad is a startup development company focused on web and mobile development of Minimum Viable Products( MVP) for early-stage startups. These sub-goals differentiated our employer brand. It should be done to determine a value-based minimum and to differentiate on the labor market. Analysing competitor’s offering.

Developer 49

Developer Differentiation Channel Audience 49

The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2024

In today’s competitive business landscape, differentiating your brand and amplifying your message requires more than just a great product or service. The post Elevating Your Business Profile: The Strategic Value of a PR Company appeared first on The Startup Magazine.

PR 108

PR Public Relations Reputation B2C 108

Up and Running

APRIL 9, 2019

In another session, we realized, as a group, that our key differentiator was the know-how and how-to built into our software. . The bottom line here is that the planning process, for both startups and for growing companies, is about the people more than the plan. Our SWOT sessions took only an hour or two. They can change fast.

Business Plan 89

Business Plan Software Review Differentiation Framework 89

Version One Ventures

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Companies that score highest in this criteria are typically: E-commerce businesses that fulfill regular needs and offer a differentiated experience or SaaS businesses that help businesses or individuals manage core activities. As a VC, the biggest challenge in evaluating LTV models is that metrics can dramatically change at scale.

Churn Rate 168

Churn Rate Viral Acquisition Cofounder 168

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 27, 2013

He sets goals for MRR (monthly recurring revenue) to differentiate from one-time revenue, license revenue, services revenue and other. By being so metrics driven we can have a lot more quantifiable and objective discussions at board meetings and at mid-point reviews. . Startup Advice'

Advisory Board 365

Advisory Board CTO Hire Fractional CTO Los Angeles 365

David Teten

JANUARY 9, 2018

He looked at his resume, and asked just one question: “ What’s your edge? ” My friend got the job because his answer was differentiated, credible, and backed up by a history of investing success. It is unexciting and hard to prove, but in fact “We execute better” is a critical differentiator. THE UNSAID STANDARD ADVANTAGES.

Venture Capital 60

Venture Capital Private Equity Silicon Valley Differentiation 60

David Teten

JANUARY 9, 2018

He looked at his resume, and asked just one question: “ What’s your edge? ” My friend got the job because his answer was differentiated, credible, and backed up by a history of investing success. It is unexciting and hard to prove, but in fact “We execute better” is a critical differentiator. THE UNSAID STANDARD ADVANTAGES.

Venture Capital 60

Venture Capital Private Equity Silicon Valley Differentiation 60

The Startup Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

When it comes to startups, the focus often gravitates toward acquiring new customers, expanding market reach, and chasing growth metrics. However, amidst the frenzy of attracting fresh clientele, many startups overlook a critical aspect of sustainable success – client retention.

Retention 130

Retention Reputation Startup Social Network 130