Steve Blank

JUNE 27, 2024

This post previously appeared in Poets and Quants. We just finished the 14th annual Lean LaunchPad class at Stanford. The class had gotten so popular that in 2021 we started teaching it in both the winter and spring sessions. During the quarter the eight teams spoke to 919 potential customers, beneficiaries and regulators. Most students spent 15-20 hours a week on the class, about double that of a normal class.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 26, 2024

The demand for unique, customized elements is continually on the rise due to the personalization factor it brings to a house. Among these elements, bespoke glass processing and laser solutions have emerged as a revolutionary approach, offering unparalleled precision and creativity. [link] This advanced technology has expanded the horizons of designers and architects.

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Board Effect

JUNE 28, 2024

Keeping volunteer board members engaged can demand substantial time and energy from the nonprofit board administrator. To be effective in the role, you have to remind without nagging, support without suffocating and keep the board on track without fostering resentment. It’s a fine line to walk, but there’s good news: technology and a fresh board trustee development strategy can help.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 26, 2024

Raise Profits with People Magic: Transform Your Business with Engaging Communities written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Gina Bianchini, the CEO and founder of Mighty Networks , a community platform that leverages advanced technology and AI to connect people within community courses, events, and paid memberships.

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Speaker: Nick Noreña, Innovation Coach and Advisor, Kromatic

Every startup and innovation project exists within an ecosystem that either helps or hurts that project. As innovation managers, we need to keep a pulse of that ecosystem and make sure we're helping those innovation projects we're managing every step of the way. In this webinar, Nick Noreña will walk through an Innovation Ecosystem Model that he and his team at Kromatic have developed to help investors, heads of product, teachers, and executives understand how they can best support innovation in

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deal architect

JUNE 26, 2024

As we have moved to virtual briefings, I have increasingly been excerpting short video segments (with permission) as part of my Analyst Cam series. One of our major research focus areas is Applications Modernization and Migrations. As I wrote here.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 28, 2024

For businesses adopting blockchain technology, the choice between permissioned and un-permissioned blockchain hinges on specific business needs. The post What Is Permissioned Blockchain Vs Un-Permissioned Blockchain? appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Board Effect

JUNE 24, 2024

From financial instability to poor board leadership, the warning signs of a nonprofit in distress are critical to recognize early on. A recent Forbes Nonprofit Council article highlighted 20 such warning signs , emphasizing the importance of proactive leadership and strategic intervention to steer nonprofits away from potential failure. For leaders, understanding these warning signs is just the first step; implementing effective solutions is key to turning challenges into opportunities for growt

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 23, 2024

The world of electric vehicles (EVs) has come a long way, and right now, this industry is a rather saturated one. You have your Toyota Priuses and your Teslas, and these are, without any doubt, good EVs. You also see other car brands chiming in every once in a while, often just to stay relevant. [link] That being said, EVs are no longer the talk of the automotive industry.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

JUNE 26, 2024

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 28, 2024

As any current, recovering or aspiring workaholic knows, the hardest part of an assignment can be finding the data you need to get started. The post In Celebration of July 5’s Workaholics Day, Let Enterprise Search Take Over Some Heavy Lifting appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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SiliconHills

JUNE 27, 2024

At SXSW headquarters in downtown Austin, Hugh Forrest, Co-president and Chief of Programming at SXSW, provided insights Thursday morning on how to put together a proposal for the SXSW Panel Picker. Every year, SXSW gets more than 4,500 submissions from people eager to speak or present at SXSW.

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Board Effect

JUNE 28, 2024

We are excited to announce an impressive lineup of speakers for Elevate 2024 (formerly Modern Governance Summit), taking place September 8-11 at the Marriott Marquis in Houston, Texas. This year, our event will bring together inspiring speakers, industry leaders and experts to share their insights on governance, risk and compliance (GRC) and environmental, social and governance (ESG) trends.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 26, 2024

There’s a lot that goes into effective branding, including the use of professional designers, and a clear understanding of your goals. However, all that money, time, and effort can be wasted if you don’t know how to engage with your audience in a way that appeals specifically to them and their needs. Positioning your brand, your products, and your services, is vital.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

JUNE 26, 2024

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 27, 2024

Time management skills are essential to develop not only to reduce your workload but also to bring a sense of peace to mind, helping you be stress-free. The post How To Improve Your Time Management Skills With 5 Effective Tips appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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VC Cafe

JUNE 24, 2024

The rumours on the death of consumer startups have been greatly exaggerated, it seems. Enterprise seems to be all the rage for VC investors. So much so, that in fact, that only 7.1% of all venture capital investment in 2023 went to consumer companies in the US, according to Carta. Less than half of the amount invested in consumer in 2019 (14.3%). High profile failures of consumer companies, like Peloton, which fell from grace following a meteoric rise during the pandemic, Allbirds, the sneaker c

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Board Effect

JUNE 28, 2024

In the nonprofit sector, where missions are driven by values and community service, establishing an ethical organizational culture is not just beneficial — it’s essential. As a board chair, you wield significant influence over how your board’s ethical framework is shaped and maintained. Here are five steps to guide you in creating a robust ethical culture that aligns with your nonprofit’s mission and values. 5 steps for building an ethical culture for your mission-driven organi

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 23, 2024

Data tracking is a process where your personal information is collected, analyzed, and used or sold by various organizations on the Internet. When you are browsing the web, companies, service providers, and advertisers will track your online behavior and collect information about your actions and preferences. Many people choose to use a data privacy service, such as DeleteMe , to enhance their online privacy and eliminate the potential risks associated with data tracking.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

JUNE 26, 2024

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 26, 2024

This guide will provide you with a detailed understanding of the diverse career paths after completing a business management degree. The post Exploring Careers With A Degree In Business Management appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Our Own Start-up

JUNE 22, 2024

This blog post will explore the numerous advantages of good building security, ranging from boosting customer confidence and protecting valuable assets to ensuring employee safety and maintaining compliance with regulations. The post How Good Building Security Can Help Grow Your Small Business first appeared on Our Own Startup.

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The Entrepreneurial Mind

JUNE 26, 2024

I retired from Belmont two years ago. One of my retirement projects was to finally write a book my wife, Ann, and I have been talking about for decades. It was inspired by Studs Turkel’s Working, in which he interviewed people from all walks of life about their work. Most of his book contains direct […] The post Entrepreneurial Voices Now Available!

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 23, 2024

Forex Factory is a popular website among forex traders that provides a calendar of economic events and news releases that can impact the forex market. Now that you have a better understanding of how to interpret Forex Factory news, let’s discuss some additional tips to help you make the most of this valuable resource. Why traders should pay attention to forex news for informed decision-making Forex news plays a crucial role in the decision-making process for traders.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

JUNE 26, 2024

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 25, 2024

From hyper-personalized shopping experiences and optimized inventory management to voice commerce, advanced chatbots, and visual search, AI is enhancing every aspect of the business. The post How AI Is Shaping The Future Of eCommerce: 5 Predictions For 2024 appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Eric Friedman

JUNE 25, 2024

A coffee break in the United States and elsewhere is a short mid-morning rest period granted to employees in business and industry. An afternoon coffee break, or afternoon tea, often occurs as well. The coffee break originated in the late 19th century in Stoughton, Wisconsin, with the wives of Norwegian immigrants. The city celebrates this every year with the Stoughton Coffee Break Festival.

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SiliconHills

JUNE 25, 2024

Elsewhere Partners Tuesday announced it has closed on its third fund with $285 million in capital raised. The firm, based in Austin, plans to invest the Elsewhere Partners Fund III in business-to-business software companies. The early-stage private equity firm, founded in 2016, has made 17 investments to date.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 24, 2024

Tax season can be a daunting time for many, with the complex maze of rules and potential payments looming large. However, with the right approach and understanding, it’s possible to significantly reduce your tax liability and save money. Effective tax planning involves more than just meeting deadlines; it requires a strategic approach to deductions, credits, and income management.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

JUNE 28, 2024

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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Berkonomics

JUNE 27, 2024

Have you found your special place to think strategically without interruption? I found mine on a rock in Ensenada, Mexico years ago… But I am ahead of myself… Every entrepreneur has that moment of truth – the one that marks the decision to take the path to entrepreneurship or the path to job security with a larger employer. And down the road a bit, most of us face another when deciding whether or not to go for growth, requiring new investment and increased risks.

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Eric Friedman

JUNE 25, 2024

A coffee break in the United States and elsewhere is a short mid-morning rest period granted to employees in business and industry. An afternoon coffee break, or afternoon tea, often occurs as well. The coffee break originated in the late 19th century in Stoughton, Wisconsin, with the wives of Norwegian immigrants. The city celebrates this every year with the Stoughton Coffee Break Festival.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 24, 2024

This motivational video is to help CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners start the week off inspired to become great. Here are some takeaways from the video: Look forward and create what you want Champion mentality is about doing everything in your power to achieve the end result Change. Grow. Become The past is not equal to the future How do you make the most out of your life?

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 26, 2024

Health insurance covers medical and surgical expenses incurred by the insured. It can also cover other healthcare-related costs, such as preventive care, prescription drugs, and mental health services. Forbes says that an estimated 304 million Americans, or 92.1%, had health insurance at some point in 2022. A recent survey shows that approximately 60% of health insurance claims are initially denied.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

JUNE 25, 2024

The post The gross margin imperative in the age of AI appeared first on Lightspeed Venture Partners.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JUNE 28, 2024

Staying competitive in business means constantly finding ways to work smarter, not harder. Did you know that companies using automation solutions report a 25% increase in productivity? Automic automation is a tool designed to help your business achieve similar results. By automating repetitive tasks, you can reduce the risk of human error, improve efficiency, and save on operational costs.

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Eric Friedman

JUNE 25, 2024

A coffee break in the United States and elsewhere is a short mid-morning rest period granted to employees in business and industry. An afternoon coffee break, or afternoon tea, often occurs as well. The coffee break originated in the late 19th century in Stoughton, Wisconsin, with the wives of Norwegian immigrants. The city celebrates this every year with the Stoughton Coffee Break Festival.

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