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Is a Venture Studio Right for You?

Steve Blank

Three types of organizations – Incubators, Accelerators and Venture Studios – have emerged to reduce the risk of early-stage startup failure by helping teams find product/market fit and raise initial capital. He had a track record of taking small teams and growing them into successful product lines.

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6 Due Diligence Concerns Before Outside Contracting

Startup Professionals Musings

Outsourcing is defined as contracting the work to another company, usually located in a developing country, like India, China, or Eastern Europe. It’s hard to write a detailed specification on an evolving new service, process, or product that embodies your core competency. Marty Zwilling.

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5 Startup Funding Models That Depend On The Consumer

Startup Professionals Musings

Product pre-order model. With this model, a startup pre-sells their product early, at a cheaper price, in exchange for a pledge. In Europe, other investors can buy equity, with platforms such as Seedrs. The crowd gets the satisfaction of helping, with minimal risk, and no expectation of any high return. Startup equity model.

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I Haven’t Seen A Startup Yet Thrive Without Marketing

Startup Professionals Musings

The founder explains that the product or service is so “buzz-worthy” that the merits will spread rapidly through word-of-mouth only, meaning people loving it and recommending it to their friends. It usually implies an opportunity to win big, like a lottery, or experience something sensational, like an incredible video or free product.

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11 Ways Virtual Offices Can Increase Your Productivity

YoungUpstarts

Operating a virtual office and having a remote workforce can increase your organizations productivity exponentially. Here are 11 ways to stay competitive and productive with your business: 1. With less stress and more time for hobbies and family productivity and happiness levels increase. Flexibility. No Commute.

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6 Realities To Evaluate Your Outsourcing Alternatives

Startup Professionals Musings

Outsourcing is defined as contracting the work to another company, usually located in a developing country, like India, China, or Eastern Europe. It’s hard to write a detailed specification on an evolving new service, process, or product that embodies your core competency. Marty Zwilling.

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Paul Herdsman Of NICE Global: The Benefits Of Utilizing Nearshore Outsourcing For Your Business

YoungUpstarts

While traditional offshoring to Asia or Eastern Europe has always been lauded for its cheap labor, for companies that practice agile, or require better collaboration, communication, and a higher level of engagement, the advantages of nearshore software development are clear. Similar Culture.

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