Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Venture capital dispensed quarterly to startups continues to decline, down to about $3 billion in the first quarter, which is the lowest level since 1997. I conclude that the genesis of this trend seems to come from several forces, including the following: Less investment capital available due to the recession.

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Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Netflix was founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph to combat late fees for video rentals. Over the years, despite massive losses, Netflix was able to bounce back and improve its revenue by 47%. Photo Credit: Jen Wan. Thanks to notably Erin LaCkore, LaCkore Couture ! #8- 8- Failing at my own business.

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Hearpreneur

MAY 18, 2015

My wife Julia and I founded the company as Rainbow Academy in 1997. One of the primary ways we extend our caring philosophy and ultimately differentiate ourselves in the marketplace is through innovative technology. Put them first and the revenue will follow. 2: Make sure all metrics work and are replicable.

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

In 1997, RIM introduced the first packet-switched messaging device. New Market Revenue Curve. Here you need to spend your marketing dollars differentiating your product from the incumbents. In 1996 RIM was still in the hardware business selling packet-switched wireless radio modems to OEMs. RIM Interactive Pager 900.

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abovethecrowd.com

JUNE 2, 2021

Warren Buffet, 1997. If they have worked in business for 20 years, you have an 700-1 experience differential right out of the gate. “As they say in poker, ‘If you’ve been in the game 30 minutes and you don’t know who the patsy is, you’re the patsy.‘” Marketing 101: Customers love free stuff.

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 19, 2015

Extremely-Sharp.com originally started with a few retail locations in 1997, and we quickly started the e-commerce site the next year. Many online jewellery stores are bricks-and-mortar stores supplementing revenues that don’t aligning to the tech-savvy consumer who want responsive technologies.

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