YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 30, 2015

Google is focused on expanding its already broad reach into the advertising market by increasing the span and coverage of its digital and mobile platforms, and the company’s 4Q14 results highlight how the company’s efforts to buttress its core services is paying off: Google’s revenue and gross profit climbed 15.3%

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View from Seed

OCTOBER 11, 2022

As always, we are grateful for the partnership of all of our Limited Partners who entrust us to be good stewards of their capital in both good markets and bad. While some of our prior funds are still quite early, we were able to take advantage of the attractive market conditions in 2021 to deliver significant liquidity back to our investors.

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Cofounder San Francisco Portfolio Limited Partner 156

The Startup Magazine

JULY 21, 2021

Kevin Wu, co-founder and CEO of job search optimization program Pathrise , says “Digital marketer roles are some of the most in-demand positions in the tech industry.” According to a recent McKinsey survey, 83% of CEOs said they depend on digital marketing to be the major driver of growth. How do marketers promote a company’s content?

Technical Review 78

Technical Review PPC SEM Marketing 78

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

It needs to maintain a positive cash flow , taking in revenue in excess of expenses, and reliably enough that it can continue to sustain your business model. So what happens if your main revenue stream begins to dry up, or if your expenses begin to grow more than you can handle? The Benefits of Multiple Revenue Streams.

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Revenue Affiliate Portfolio Advertising 232

VC Cafe

MARCH 1, 2024

Technological Convergence – The global equity market value associated with disruptive innovation could increase to 60% by 2030. Digital Wallets – Digital wallets could grow select vertical software platforms’ revenues to $27-$50bn in 2030. trillion by 2030.

Artificial Inteligence 177

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Software Review Generative AI 177

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Businesses utilize a plethora of information to assess markets, competitors, customer preferences, organizational performance, etc. Knowing the consumers that are more likely to become loyal buyers in the future can help you in directing your marketing investments appropriately. Not every product aims at the entire market.

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Analytics Portfolio Advertising Technical Review 132

Agile VC

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

This is a logical thing to do… when we started LinkedIn, my mentor Reid Hoffman instilled a mantra of Growth –> Usage –> Revenue which still holds for many consumer companies. We invest in internet enabled companies at NextView and our portfolio is roughly equally split between consumer and B2B businesses.

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Revenue Product B2B Marketing 234

ConversionXL

JANUARY 18, 2022

Learn how to identify what your customers want from your brand, how to build momentum with content, and then explore some brands that excel at brand marketing. For most of 2021, CXL didn’t have a marketing team. And yet, revenue went up by 45% YoY. For example, let’s say you’re building a new tool for content marketers.

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Marketing Social Media Non-Compete Audience 109

Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

The Customer Development process is the way startups quickly iterate and test each element of their business model , reducing customer and market risk. In Discovery startups take all their hypotheses about the business model: product, market, customers, channel, etc. It’s A Marketing Problem. We Have a Marketing Problem. “So

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This blog aims to guide you through the process, from the initial steps of conducting market research to operational management, hiring staff, and more. Conducting Market Research An integral part of your journey should be conducting extensive market research. From booking appointments to post-cleaning care instructions.

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Balance Sheet Technical Review Business Model Business Plan 107

Steve Blank

APRIL 23, 2014

The Innovation Portfolio. Companies manage these three types of innovation with an innovation portfolio – they build innovation internally, they buy it or they partner with resources outside their company. buy out an entire company for its revenue and profits. buy out an entire company for its revenue and profits.

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Acquisition Intellectual Property Silicon Valley Startup 332

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 1, 2016

At the Upfront Summit in early February, we had a chance to have many off-the-record conversations with Limited Partners (LPs) who fund Venture Capital (VC) funds about their views of the market. I suspect those days will end soon, and 61% of LPs polled said they felt VCs were coming back to market too quickly.

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Venture Capital LP Silicon Valley Marketing 150

VC Cafe

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Esports revenues as an industry. Despite the massive viewership, Esports as whole is still relatively small when it comes to revenue. In 2020, revenues are expected to reach $1 billion, and grow by 60% in 2023. Source: Newzoo Global Esports Market report. Nearly 60% of the total esports revenues in 2020 ($636.9

Technical Review 168

Technical Review Revenue IP Affiliate 168

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 21, 2013

I think it’s important for enterprise startups to layer in professional services into your revenue stream. deliver profitable revenue that while on gross margins of 50% vs. software at 85-95% it is still profits to help you cover fixed costs. Integrate PS Work Into Sales & Marketing Processes. rollout support.

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Software Review Software IP Technical Review 321

ConversionXL

MARCH 19, 2020

An article on growth and marketing in the middle of a crisis—the current one or any other—can seem tone deaf. This post surveys what people have done in the past—and what marketing leaders are doing now—to make it through tough times and thrive in the post-crisis era. Tim Stewart, trsdigital. But nothing gets better if we stand still.

Marketing 121

Marketing Campaign Non-Compete Lean 121

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Reading the NY Times article “ Jeffrey Katzenberg Raises $1 Billion for Short-Form Video Venture, ” I realized it was time for a new startup heuristic: the amount of customer discovery and product-market fit you need to find is inversely proportional to the amount and availability of risk capital. ” Fire, Ready, Aim.

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 24, 2021

billion gamers worldwide will help the global games market generate revenues of $189.3 billion in revenue last year. According to Ark Invest’s research , revenue from virtual worlds will compound 17% annually from roughly $180 billion today to $390 billion by 2025. Fortnite alone made $1.8 Twitch stats in 2020.

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Technical Review Audio Forecast Social Media 207

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

by Michael Woolf that is worth any startup founder reading to get a sense of perspective on the reality warp that is startup world during a frothy market such as 1997-1999, 2005-2007 or 2012-2014. So if your costs are $500,000 per month and you have $350,000 per month in revenue then your net burn (500-350) is equal to $150,000.

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Burn Rate Balance Sheet .Net Valuation 383

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

The primary source of your funds should be your paying customers, i.e., your business should generate enough revenues and profits to fund the growth and expansion. The next reason is to establish a competitive advantage over your competition and quickly acquire a substantial market share. Both of which are expensive and time-consuming.

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Startup Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Seed Stage 150

Steve Blank

JUNE 27, 2017

Initially, a startup has no business model and no market share to defend. Its employees and investors don’t depend on an existing revenue stream. But often the legal obstacles confronting startups have been put in place by companies that look to the government and regulators as their first line of defense against new market entrants.

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Startup New York City Valuation Distribution 275

Up and Running

MAY 10, 2021

The mobile app development market is evolving at a rapid speed. To compete in the market, you need to keep up with trends. According to Statista , the market size for AR and VR technology will rise close to 300 billion U.S. It will definitely become a trend in 2021 since the consumer market is promising. dollars by 2024.

Artificial Inteligence 150

Artificial Inteligence Developer Development Team Review United Kingdom 150

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2014

The alternatives range from giving it away for free, to pricing based on costs, to charging what the market will bear (premium pricing). The revenue model you select is basically the implementation of your business strategy, and the key to attaining your financial objectives. The customer advantage is a lower entry cost.

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Revenue Startup Business Model Retention 287

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 8, 2024

Conduct Adequate Market Research Knowing where you intend to launch your moving company is essential, especially if you’re interested in maximizing your reach and revenue generation potential. Use a Social Media Marketing Strategy The right marketing strategy can mean the difference between failure and success.

Social Media 122

Social Media Portfolio Reputation America 122

David Teten

JULY 23, 2019

I regularly meet with other VCs, and based on their criteria, I share with them whichever portfolio companies fit their areas of interest. . – Ideally revenues and other financial metrics if we can include that. Subject line: Relevant Portfolio Companies . – 1-2 sentence elevator pitch. – Headquarters city .

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Feld Thoughts

JUNE 9, 2021

They were bashing each other over the head in a non-existent market as the Internet bubble began collapsing. The founders of each company talked and, in between efforts to decimate the other, agreed it might be worth merging to survive. I’ve worked with Matt for over 20 years and have experienced many ups and downs.

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Fractional CTO Cofounder Startup Lead Investor 195

Steve Blank

MAY 7, 2019

Lean Methodology consists of three tools designed for entrepreneurs building new ventures: The Business Model Canvas – to write down all the hypotheses about a new business; Customer Development – a process for testing those hypotheses outside the building; Agile Engineering – to rapidly build minimal viable products to test product/market fit.

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Lean Marketing Agile Customer Development 333

Where to Play

AUGUST 18, 2020

The post Finding new Market Opportunities in Food Business: A Case Study of GOPA Pakistan appeared first on Where to Play. Here is the case of a local catering business from Pakistan, applying the Market Opportunity Navigator to find new market opportunities in light of a changing environment. Step 1: Market Opportunity Set.

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Version One Ventures

JANUARY 7, 2020

Outreach was named to this prestigious list thanks in part to triple-digit year-over-year revenue growth and the largest customer base in the sales engagement category. Booster Fuels expanded its app-enabled, on-demand fueling services to fleets in Seattle , its first market in the Northwest. Guesser launched multi-outcome markets!

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North America Technical Review Seattle Software Review 78

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

You’ve validated your market and designed a minimally viable prototype. Present a professional appearance; Show that you are a real company with solutions to help real businesses solve problems, grow revenue, or reduce cost. Your website provides feedback on your messaging and market positioning. Plan to iterate.

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Elevator Pitch Web Portfolio B2B 100

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 10, 2020

It is kind of similar to affiliate marketing, but you can join with multiple shops or even sell your own products. Publishing a book is so troublesome because of all those edits, formats, marketing, etc. In return, the revenue will be higher. Get Started with Affiliate Marketing. Self-Publish a Book on Amazon.

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Affiliate SEO Web Development Audience 214

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 27, 2015

A unified Microsoft has set the stage for sustained revenue growth. Expenses related to supporting Microsoft’s growing devices businesses will offset overall profit growth and search revenue gains through 2015. year-to-year revenue gain in calendar 4Q14, to $26.5 However, increased search market share for Bing in the U.S. —

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Cloud Mobile Software Review Technical Review 100

crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! 12 free email marketing templates for small businesses | Econsultancy – crowdspring.co/1nSfwgB. Best Practices for Mobile SEO | Mobile Marketing – crowdspring.co/ZvOJfc.

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 97

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 23, 2017

This combinatorial model works because it’s diversified, can best withstand bear markets, benefits from technological synergies, and it’s the mix of products and services clients value. Here digital intercepts of consumer activities are aggregated into large data sets, analysed, and assessed versus market expectations.

Technical Review 154

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Software Review IPO 154

YoungUpstarts

JULY 13, 2020

Companies need this to do business in today’s market. SIP Trunks have taken over the telephony market that is for sure. In 2017 the SIP market size was $6.88 It is simple to add to your existing portfolio of products providing a broader spectrum of products and services for your customers.

Technical Review 147

Technical Review IP Internet Audio 147

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 28, 2015

With the release of each new version of the iPhone, Apple’s grip on the most lucrative segments of the mobile device market becomes even stronger, and with the success of the iPhone 6 during Apple’s calendar 4Q14 it is clear that Apple’s dominance of the premium smartphone market is uncontested. billion, accounting for 68.7%

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China Technical Review Mobile Revenue 100

Version One Ventures

OCTOBER 3, 2021

Zenput raised $27M in Series C led by Golub Capital to continue improving its application to automate operations procedures such as food safety tracking, public health standards, and changing market circumstances. It ranked as the 2nd fastest growing software provider in the $50-75M revenue category. . Guesser was acquired by Gemini.

Portfolio 60

Portfolio Canada API Valuation 60

David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

More and more startups are pursuing Revenue-Based VCs , but “RBI” doesn’t fit everyone. Flexible VC 101: Equity Meets Revenue Share. By tying payments to actual revenues, founders and investors remain aligned around the company’s real-time performance, good or bad. Flexible VC: Revenue -based. Of the Inc.

Cofounder 78

Cofounder Technical Review Equity Dividend 78