Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

After the dot.com crash in 2001 and the financial crisis of 2008, traditional investors who previously held their shares for the long-term — public pension funds, institutional investors and money managers — are now more interested in short-term gains. There is an upside to an activist investor taking a run at a company.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 29, 2010

The A round was done in February 2000 (end of the bull market) and my B round was done in April 2001 (bear market). People buy companies for 3 primary reasons: 1) they want the management team / talent 2) they want the technology or 3) they want the market traction (revenue, customer base, profits, etc).

Venture Capital 282

Venture Capital Term Sheet Valuation Stock Options 282

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

In my first company I had to raise money in April 2001 or die. Tags: Pitching VCs Start-up Advice VC Industry startup technology vc venture capital. And importantly you start thinking about your next gig. That’s when the VC has lost. I know because I’ve been there. Tweet This Post Facebook.

Founder 329

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

But as Carlota Perez has so aptly described, all new technology industries go through an eruption and frenzy phase, followed by a crash, then a golden age and maturity. Then the cycle repeats with a new set of technologies. Some have labeled this period as irrational exuberance.

Lean 335

Lean Burn Rate Startup IPO 335

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 21, 2011

The digital native, a term first coined by Marc Prensky in his seminal article Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants in 2001 (and later a book called – Teaching Digital Natives: Partnering for Real Learning “), is today known by many names.

Leadership 174

Leadership Technical Review Demand Mobile 174

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 20, 2016

Even if your product is a technological marvel, I look for balanced strength on the team in finance, marketing and operations. Business credentials and functional coverage. If your team has a depth of expertise in software, that won’t help you get funding for a new hardware solution. Fill in gaps with expert advisors to make it whole.

Sweat Equity 152

Sweat Equity Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Startup 152

Feld Thoughts

MAY 28, 2015

Congrats to my friends at Rally Software on the announcement that they’ve signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by CA Technologies for $480 million. Rally started out life as F4 Technologies. The post Rally Software Acquired By CA Technologies for $480 Million appeared first on Feld Thoughts.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2011

Responses ranged from, “hey, they’re in a HUGE market&# to “it is an amazing company and their technology rocks.&# An obvious example is Google who may have gotten less market attention if there would have been 8 well-financed competitors during the 2001-2005 timeframe. But everything has intrinsic value.

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 3, 2012

I also (as Fred describes us youngins) "work hard, put in ridiculous hours, are on top of all the latest trends, companies, technologies, etc. I stand firmly in the camp of having a lot more to learn--we all do. I hope I never stop.

Technical Review 109

Technical Review Software Review Due Diligence Venture Capital 109

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Finally, cutting edge technologies ought to at least have an impact on greatness, right? b) Good-to-great companies use Technology as an Accelerator , not a creator of momentum. They do not chase after fads and shiny bright objects, yet become pioneers of carefully selected technologies.

Technical Review 159

Technical Review Merger Valuation Framework 159

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

Just ask anybody who was trying to close funding the fateful week of September 11, 2001 or even March 2000. High burn-rates fueled by over investment – One of the most damning things that happened to the start-up markets in 97-00 and 05-08 was the overfunding of technology companies.

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Burn Rate Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Private Equity 263

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Recently several entrepreneurs in New York City got together to do just that, holding the inaugural Startup Funeral to honor the memory of three dead technology companies. But nobody celebrates the actual event. Every startup has a launch party, but what happens when a startup dies?” asks event co-organizer Leo Newball Jr. “No

Technical Cofounder 152

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 30, 2018

The adoption of various biometric solutions as authentication methods are dictated by the technological capabilities available to the general population. And that rapidly evolving video technology will make video analytics integral to that approach. He previously cofounded Scintera, a fabless semiconductor company in 2001.

Analytics 124

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 5, 2014

In 1989, FedEx knew that it needed to update its old, slow technology. He has been a regular panelist on television’s Forbes on FOX since the show’s inception in 2001. Fewer than a dozen if you can manage. You can always add later. Go with your gut — even when someone isn’t the “obvious” choice.

Silicon Valley 164

Silicon Valley Technical Review Cofounder Lean 164

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 11, 2016

As an example, I am intrigued with the innovation and technology associated with flying drones of all configurations. New technology solutions often raise the specter of new government regulations. Witness the struggle of the Segway human transporter, introduced back in 2001.Technology Technology can change faster than laws.

Las Vegas 120

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Between 2001 to 2008, Jobs reinvented the company three times. Each transformation – from a new computer distribution channel – Apple Stores to disrupting the music business with iPod and iTunes in 2001; to the iPhone in 2007; and the App store in 2008 – drove revenues and profits to new heights. How to Miss the Boat – Five Times.

Azure 120

Azure Business Model Cloud Artificial Inteligence 120

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Between 2001 to 2008, Jobs reinvented the company three times. Each transformation – from a new computer distribution channel – Apple Stores to disrupting the music business with iPod and iTunes in 2001; to the iPhone in 2007; and the App store in 2008 – drove revenues and profits to new heights. How to Miss the Boat – Five Times.

Azure 120

Azure Business Model Cloud Artificial Inteligence 120

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Companies will often utilize the services of an outside Information Technology (IT) firm to assist them. Wayne has lead WorkWise since 2001 and has been a leader in the enterprise systems space for over 20 years. Named or Concurrent Users.

Software Review 113

Software Review Software Database Hosting 113

Feld Thoughts

DECEMBER 23, 2014

I’ve been interested in private company data since I started Feld Technologies in 1987. This kicked me in the ass very, very hard between 2001 and 2004. And if you ponder how I originally got involved in Techstars, and how my role has evolved, those three criteria loom large.

Technical Review 154

Technical Review Angel Investor Partner Database 154

Gust

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Product/Technology 0-15%. Some are surprised to find that investor rankings of product and technology are below those of the management team and the size of the opportunity. Product/Technology. Experience in sales or technology. Making the Valuation Calculation.

Valuation 146

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Intellectual Property Technical Review 146

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 10, 2014

He has been a regular panelist on television’s Forbes on FOX since the show’s inception in 2001. Karlgaard is also a serial entrepreneur, having co-founded Upside magazine, Garage Technology Partners, and Silicon Valley’s premier public business forum, the 7,500-member Churchill Club.

Indiana 171

Indiana Vertical Leadership Restful 171

deal architect

JANUARY 2, 2011

Steve Jobs said that to Time magazine soon after launching the iPod in 2001. “I would rather compete with Sony than compete in another product category with Microsoft.” It signaled the start of a trend Gartner would later call “consumerization.

Technology 271

Technology Product 271

Up and Running

JUNE 21, 2021

Columbus Technologies and Services — To NASA and beyond. At launch, the initial trajectory of Columbus Technologies , a California NASA spacecraft initiative business, looked promising, but after NASA downsized the budget available for their services, their revenue plummeted over 60 percent in just two weeks.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 29, 2017

Although most paper-based breaches and leaks occurred prior to the advent of digital technology, events like this one still occur today. It’s up to organizations to use technology that makes compliance as easy as possible. As ignoble as the answer may seem, it’s because it’s not their job—at least not yet.

Management 100

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Up and Running

AUGUST 28, 2014

While there may be generational gaps about fashion or social conventions, millenials are often at the forefront when it comes to technology. million—than at any point since 2001. Armed with new technologies and attitudes, Millennials are poised to start businesses that can transform today’s realities into the economy of tomorrow.

Las Vegas 113

Las Vegas Technical Review Security New York 113

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 14, 2014

He has been a regular panelist on television’s Forbes on FOX since the show’s inception in 2001. Karlgaard is also a serial entrepreneur, having co-founded Upside magazine, Garage Technology Partners, and Silicon Valley’s premier public business forum, the 7,500-member Churchill Club.

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Agile Leadership Architecture Product Development 196

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 5, 2015

With that in mind, the key tenets of agile development from the 2001 Agile Manifesto include: Satisfying customers through continuous, early delivery. 5000 company that is dedicated to educating, advising, and connecting buyers and sellers of business technology. Harnessing change to improve product. Connect with him on LinkedIn.

Agile 100

Agile SCRUM Nashville Software Development 100

alexpoole.info

AUGUST 14, 2012

2001 ; Tullis et al., 2000-2001 , Tullis et al., Although studies of screen reading show no difference between reading from screen and from paper ( Dillon, 1992 ; Bernard, 2001 ), there could be some validity to this argument. However, this has not been borne out by recent evidence ( Bernard, 2001 , Boyarski et al.,

Technical Review 85

Technical Review Software Review Design Web 85

ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 25, 2020

The rise of ecommerce started in 2001 – during the growth of the commercial availability of the internet in households. Dell – the American multinational computer technology firm had broken the barrier of a million-dollar online sales back in 1994. The Rise of Ecommerce.

eCommerce 152

eCommerce Technical Review Social Media Analytics 152

Up and Running

APRIL 1, 2021

Finance, strategy, marketing, human resources, technology, and operations are all fundamental aspects of any business. Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer, didn’t turn a profit until 2001, seven years after it was founded. So, it’s unlikely that any one person has the encyclopedic knowledge needed to run one on their own.

.Net 123

.Net Technical Review Early Stage Finance 123

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 21, 2014

He has been a regular panelist on television’s Forbes on FOX since the show’s inception in 2001. Karlgaard is also a serial entrepreneur, having co-founded Upside magazine, Garage Technology Partners, and Silicon Valley’s premier public business forum, the 7,500-member Churchill Club.

Employee 189

Employee Balance Sheet Leadership Chicago 189

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The world around us is being disrupted by the acceleration of technology into more industries and more consumer applications. Technology solutions are now used by authoritarians to monitor and control populations, to stymie an individual company’s economic prospects or to foment chaos through demagoguery. What Has Changed in Financing?

Pre-Money Valuation 471

Pre-Money Valuation Valuation Venture Capital Early Stage 471

David Teten

AUGUST 1, 2020

It’s immoral because if BDS succeeds, it will hurt billions of people globally who use Israeli technology , including in many cases to save lives. The movement was born at the 2001 World Racism Conference at Durban as an attempt to pressure Israel, despite the ongoing support of Israel’s government and citizens for a two-state solution. .

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Growthink Blog

JANUARY 19, 2014

The technology age has brought with it a long list of business related success stories. GoDaddy was created in 1997 as Jomax Technologies by Bob Parsons who had recently sold his other company, Parsons Technology Inc., That changed in 2001, however, and GoDaddy.com quickly grew.

Technical Review 104

Technical Review Private Equity Hosting Advertising 104

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Recently several entrepreneurs in New York City got together to do just that, holding the inaugural Startup Funeral to honor the memory of three dead technology companies. But nobody celebrates the actual event. Every startup has a launch party, but what happens when a startup dies?” asks event co-organizer Leo Newball Jr. “No

Technical Cofounder 96

Technical Cofounder Cofounder Video New York City 96

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 10, 2017

Collaborative governance breaks down the technological and psychological barriers between enterprise data keepers and information consumers, allowing everyone within an organization to share the responsibility of securing enterprise data. Launched in 2001, it is the world’s sixth most popular website regarding overall visitor traffic.

Government 113

Government Technical Review Asia Japan 113

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

days in 2001-2003. Leverage Cutting-Edge Technology. Glassdoor reports that since 2009, interview processes have grown from 3.3 days and data from DHI Hiring Indicators shows that the average job opening remained unfilled for 28.1 days on average in 2016 which is an increase from 19.3

Artificial Inteligence 113

Artificial Inteligence B2B Reputation Hiring 113