Early Stage Finance Lean PR 
This is going to be BIG.
AUGUST 22, 2012
Let’s start out with the basic functions of a tech company: 1) Engineering 2) Marketing 3) Sales 4) Business development 5) PR 6) Design 7) Product Management 8) HR 9) Operations 10) Finance Ok, that's just overwhelming. If you think about it, these things are all of the goals of another function on the list--PR.
VC Cafe
DECEMBER 1, 2022
However, in reality the Metaverse is still in its early stages of development, and yet, we already can see positive examples of its impact. From the brands and platforms panel: Lorne Sugarman ( Metaverse Group ) shared how brands are actively experimenting now across platforms for PR, engagement and profit.
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Up and Running
MAY 23, 2016
Step 1: Start with a lean plan. It’s the fastest way to get your idea onto paper, and it’s the very first step in the lean planning process, which is much easier and more iterative than traditional business planning methods. Introducing Lean Planning: How to Plan Less and Grow Faster. How to Write a Traditional Business Plan.
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 29, 2011
With new micro VC entrants into to early-stage investing plus increased competition from angels, incubators and the like – traditional VCs have taken notice. So VCs spent a couple of years experimenting with earlier-stage investing, which is OK. The Explosion in Early-Stage Innovation. There are also others.
Altgate
SEPTEMBER 16, 2010
The presentation was on outsourcing generally, not just software engineering and the audience was very early stage companies (some yet to be founded). Now, for very early stage companies, you may be thinking, “I don’t have any cash, so outsourcing isn’t an option.&# PR/Marketing. Start a blog.
Steve Blank
JULY 13, 2009
Which at this stage of the company was marketing and financing. Our “Hollywood meets Silicon Valley” story played great in Silicon Valley, they ate it up in Hollywood, and the business press tripped over themselves to talk to us. The story had universal appeal, and we spun the tale and keep the buzz going.
500hats.com
AUGUST 2, 2012
First Round became a very active investor in consumer internet and e-commerce, on a rather lean investment budget, with several notable exits (including Mint.com to Intuit in 2009 for $170M). but the food was awesome, & the PR wasn’t bad either). and no, we didn’t. Rise of Y Combinator, 1st Branded Entrepreneur Guild.
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