Steve Blank

MAY 9, 2017

Government and the enterprise are now followers rather than leaders. And for consumer hardware, no startup has to build their own factory as the costs are absorbed by offshore manufacturers. Third, venture capital has now become Founder-friendly. A 20 th century VC was likely to have an MBA or finance background.

Restful 222

Restful Silicon Valley Puerto Rico San Jose 222

Steve Blank

APRIL 12, 2013

The first wave of startups began when R&D centers and universities began to provide the technology and seed capital for new startups that were spin-outs or spin-offs. By 1991, 70% of the Torch funded startups were getting bank financing for expansion and later stages of the new ventures, with local governments acting as guarantors.

Venture Capital 271

Venture Capital China Offshore SBIR 271

Steve Blank

APRIL 12, 2013

The first wave of startups began when R&D centers and universities began to provide the technology and seed capital for new startups that were spin-outs or spin-offs. By 1991, 70% of the Torch funded startups were getting bank financing for expansion and later stages of the new ventures, with local governments acting as guarantors.

Venture Capital 163

Venture Capital China Offshore SBIR 163