Steve Blank

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Joe Felter , Raj Shah and I designed a class to examine the new military systems, operational concepts and doctrines that will emerge from 21st century technologies – Space, Cyber, AI & Machine Learning and Autonomy. We need a separate command for the same reason that we need cyber or special operations as a separate command.

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ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 31, 2023

Whether it’s marketing yourself as an expert, writing Shopify-specific content, or partnering with other Shopify Partners, fitting into the Shopify Partners and Ecosystem is one of the crucial steps. The Shopify Experts marketplace operates with the Shopify Partner program — the actual site and community management system.

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Gust

DECEMBER 15, 2011

Having taken stock of the main legal documents and actions involved in forming and operating a new startup, let’s crack open the “case” (disregarding the warnings about voiding your warranty) and examine a few of the steps, documents and key decisions to be made in getting a new startup ready for business. Let’s start with your name.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 13, 2022

It isn’t unusual to act as CEO while also tackling marketing tasks and coordinating operations. The answer depends on what your current operations look like. If you’re in startup mode and have limited working capital to cover your operating expenses , you may be bootstrapping your way through the early days.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2020

Connect operations today with long-term goals. Overtly connect every operational problem to your strategy, rather than putting strategy on a different plane and making it only an annual event. Explore partners and M&A to solidify your strategy. Can you name the top three candidates for key roles in your organization?

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 27, 2017

Even so, it’s difficult (and perhaps impossible) to operate a small business or startup and not negotiate agreements with employees, vendors, customers, and others. by Ross Kimbarovsky, founder of crowdSPRING. Not every entrepreneur or business owner is comfortable negotiating. Many dread the adversarial nature of negotiation.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Some sportsbook operators add casino platforms and a racebook platform. Online platforms have legitimatized becoming a sportsbook operator. If you decide to become a sportsbook operator, the best way for you to be a successful bookie is to partner with an organization that provides everything you require.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 27, 2013

I am super excited to announce that today is a day of lots of new things for my partners & me: A new fund, a new office and a new brand. Perhaps the biggest piece of new news is that after 17 years of operations we’ve changed our name from GRP Partners to Upfront Ventures. Let’s start with the fund.

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Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 11, 2017

What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Whatever the inspiration or relation may be, the naming of your business is one of the most important parts of becoming a CEO. 1- Brainstorming, domain name and being formal. We chose otium as the basis of our name, which is latin for ease, peace, calm and leisure.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 8, 2014

Most firms have “associates” and “partners” and some have an additional role called a “principal.” Usually there roles are a combination of: Deal sourcing for partners. Deal support / analysis / quant / legal for deals a partner is seriously considering. We relaunched our brand name.

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Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Whatever the inspiration or relation may be, the naming of your business is one of the most important parts of becoming a CEO. 1- Family history lead to a business entity name . My business name came from family tradition. 4- Business naming Facebook groups.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 29, 2021

What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Whatever the inspiration or relation may be, the naming of your business is one of the most important parts of becoming a CEO. Coming up with our business name, Stellar Villa, was quite a process. This allowed us to knock a few more names off the list.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

I am thrilled to announce that we have added Hamet Watt as a Partner at Upfront Ventures. But as sweet as that success has been (we invested pre-revenue in a small team) today my even more important news was the further expansion of our partner ranks. We have been on a drive to add more operational partners.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 25, 2019

To name a few: Increased revenue. If you’ve decided to take your company global or expand outside of your native country, the first step is going to executing your entry strategy with the right business partners in play. There is a lot of planning that goes into selecting international business partners. Decreased competition.

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Up and Running

MARCH 5, 2015

Is your company name hurting your business? When company names go bad. See Also Choosing Your Business Name Is a Fundamental. Less obvious and less visible is the effect a company name can have on the development and success of a business. Below, I’ve listed seven ways the wrong name can harm a business.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 4, 2023

What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Whatever the inspiration or relation may be, naming your business is one of the most important parts of becoming a CEO. Stephanie and I wanted to incorporate different elements and symbols of leadership in our business name. 2- Conventional sounding name.

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Board Effect

MARCH 28, 2024

Nonprofit leaders looking to maximize resources should take a fresh look at board management software, a versatile tool that can touch all aspects of organizational operations. For example, foundations, event committees, medical executive committees, quality teams, advisory boards and leadership teams, to name but a few.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Diving into the financials, dealing with vendors, the hiring process, or a variety of other tasks—no one is passionate about every facet of business operations. Find the right partners. So, you need to find mentors, partners, and employees who are. Creating a name as a new business isn’t easy. That’s completely fine.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 2, 2020

You must abide by your operating agreement. For startups established as an LLC, the operating agreement is the original blueprint that specifies how the company will be run and which members (partners) hold which responsibilities, among other concerns such as profit-sharing.

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Startup Lessons Learned

AUGUST 20, 2020

The model was simple: we’d build a SMS texting tool that matched the food insecure with a free meal from a partner restaurant, all covered by donor dollars. We could build a technical backend that matched food insecure individuals with partner restaurants. The fastest way to get a system up and running was with a no-code solution.

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Hunter Walker

MARCH 25, 2015

A key benefit of working closely with trusted partners who have experienced business and investing cycles ebb and flow is that you can leverage their perspectives to hone your own thinking and move up the curve faster than doing it on your own. EK: How did you come up with your company name? EK: It’s a great question.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 4, 2019

by Bruce Cleveland, Founding Partner at Wildcat Venture Partners and author of “ Traversing the Traction Gap “ As we continue our exploration of the Traction Gap Framework® – a step-by-step approach that startup teams can use to go from ideation to preparing to scale – I will walk you through the principles.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

by Kristy Campbell, Chief Operating Officer at Rev1 Ventures. You’re in discussions with strategic partners and potential beta customers. Call out strategic relationships with business partners, research institutions, or industry groups. Secure a domain name that makes it easy for people to find your company. Be concise.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 3, 2016

What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Whatever the inspiration or relation may be, the naming of your business is one of the most important parts of becoming a CEO. 1 – A Name to Trust. The name of our company came from the name of our flagship product. Photo Credit: Shaun Gray.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 13, 2021

From Amazon basing recommendations on past browsing behavior to companies greeting people by name, you’ll see examples of personalization everywhere. A free gift makes people more loyal to your brand and they’ll certainly remember your name. How can you offer them a gift to help meet their needs at this time and alleviate their fears?

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Board Effect

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Giving Tuesday has partners around the world that bring new opportunities to organizations that serve others. Giving Tuesday’s global network of partners, community leaders, and other generous individuals are organizing the movement with the objective of unleashing the power of organizations and people to transform their world around them.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 24, 2019

by Bruce Cleveland, Founding Partner at Wildcat Venture Partners and author of “ Traversing the Traction Gap “ As we continue our exploration of the Traction Gap Framework® – a step-by-step approach that startup teams can use to go from ideation to preparing to scale – I will walk you through the principles.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 25, 2020

After turning the company around and running it for seven years, he and his partners successfully sold the company. Based on his years of real-world experience, he created the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS®) , a practical method for helping companies achieve greatness. Have you ever tried looking for a domain name?

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 24, 2023

Live operations refer to the ongoing management and maintenance of a game after its initial launch, and can include things like events, updates, and community management. How did the video game business evolve from its packaged goods roots in the early '90s to the complex, multi-platform, online business of today?

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Additionally, relying on subpar accounts receivable services can severely hamper operational efficiency, adversely impacting overall productivity. Personalize the reminders with the customer’s name, invoice details, and a friendly but firm tone. By neglecting accounts receivable, businesses miss out on crucial revenue streams.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Not only were profits reduced, and businesses were forced to diversify in order to survive, but the way businesses operate has been forced to change. . Leadership training courses come in various formats, including video, audio, live speeches, meetings and online classes, just to name a few. Partner Up with Micro-Influencers.

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 2, 2022

All you have to do is partner with wholesalers and manufacturers to sell their products under your brand name. ERP will integrate and manage finance, order supply chains, user operations, reporting, manufacturing, and human resources.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 29, 2024

Start by defining your key resources, activities, and partners. Optimising Your Operations Efficiency is the name of the game when it comes to operations. Whether it’s managing your supply chain or automating customer service, look for ways to optimise every aspect of your operations.

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Austin Startup

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

The new name, Calxeda , pronounced “Cal-zeh-dah,” is a derivative of the Latin for “Smooth-Stone.” The response from customers and technology partners validates we are onto something big. Beatty, as Vice President of Manufacturing, brings 18 years manufacturing and business operations experience to Calxeda.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

APRIL 20, 2021

Taking note of the employment opportunities, it is rather convenient for a wedding business to outsource its operations. But, should a wedding business outsource all of its operational tasks? The second reason to outsource your wedding business tasks could be when you want to expand your operations. When to Outsource?

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Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

It only seemed logical for Akos and his partners to bring this concept to the US. In 3 years, they predict more than 50 operating units. In 5 years, an international takeover after partnering with the right investors. How did you come up with your business name? We are building and operating escape rooms.

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Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 15, 2017

My partners Chris Moody , Seth Levine , and Lindel Eakman are all blogging right now. My other two partners, Ryan McIntyre and Jason Mendelson have blogged in the past, ut took a break in 2017. Seth has started a Friday series named Friday Fun because the world needs more fun.

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