Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 27, 2011

When they look at buying your company they often think in terms of “how long will it take until I earn back the profits to pay for my acquisition price?” Operating Costs. million to fund operations in their first year of operations. In many Internet startups 80% of the operating costs will be people.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 16, 2014

They are irritated because they generated a ton of leads at their trade shows, their webinars and through online acquisition and they’re tired of getting blamed for the Patel leads. They talk to customers, operations, sales, marketing and engineering to determine the company product roadmap.

CTO Hire 385

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SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

There are a few cases where you somewhat need to see the system operating to have a sense of the value. Investors my tell you that, but what they can look at your product on paper and tell what it does and they will understand if it can be built.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

With over three decades of experience in private equity investments, acquisitions and mergers, Mark Hauser has developed a keen ability to recognize trends and do his due diligence. In tandem with these efforts toward organic growth, they will also explore opportunities for inorganic growth through acquisitions.

Private Equity 165

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 15, 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. control the timing and tempo of military competition and operations. Changing Acquisition.

Technical Review 399

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Technology United States 399

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 25, 2020

Even still, in the context of all three points, I recommend that you evaluate the most common exit alternatives and considerations, and integrate the right one into your startup strategy and plan: M&A - merger or acquisition by another company. Yet it is an opportunity for you and your investors to cash out.

Exit Strategy 376

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 13, 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. John Raymond , Chief of Space Operations, United States Space Force. He or she has to conduct operations today.

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Hunter Walker

APRIL 17, 2025

Joe Hyrkin: I first started learning about and paying attention to Bending Spoons when they announced their acquisition of Evernote in January 2023. Exits come in many forms, from an IPO at the high end, to secondary sales, private to private merger, strategic or PE acquisition, or sometimes, an acquihire or bankruptcy.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Key operational and pivot decisions require corporate approval. In enterprises, performance objectives are usually tied to internal processes, rather than beating competitors, customer acquisition, and revenue growth. Corporate entities operate under strict competitive and accounting rules. Every such deal was an exception.

Technical Review 214

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Steve Blank

JUNE 8, 2021

We wanted to show that if we could get teams to rapidly discover the real problems in the field using Lean methods, and only then articulate the requirements to solve them, defense acquisition programs could operate at speed and urgency and deliver timely and needed solutions. Stay tuned. Jeff served in the U.S.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Replacing the founder when the company needed to scale was almost standard operating procedure. Facebook’s ~$20 billion acquisition of WhatsApp, a 5-year-old startup that had $10 million in revenue, made no sense until you realized that Facebook was paying to acquire 300 million new users.). 2. Information is everywhere.

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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. You need to be constantly assessing mergers and acquisitions, as well as divestitures. Proactively prepare for downturns and recoveries.

Technical Review 312

Technical Review Due Diligence Merger Social Media 312

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

At times this means startups operate at speeds so fast they appear to be a blur to government agencies. It’s not that these companies are smarter than Defense Department employees, but they operate with different philosophies, different product development methodologies, and with different constraints.

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View from Seed

JUNE 13, 2019

I know some of the investors in Chewy prior to the PetSmart acquisition, but I am not a shareholder nor do I intend to purchase shares in the IPO. First, on an operating cashflow basis Chewy has been CF positive in some of the recent years. So If Chewy Is Fundamentally a Profitable Business, How Much Operating Leverage Exists?

Leadership 214

Leadership .Net Revenue Aggregator 214

Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

With over a decade of experience in his toolkit, he specializes in helping clients build out cross-channel acquisition systems using a mix of owned, earned and paid tactics. 07:17] What is you cross-channel acquisition strategy? [11:13] So I have three consultancies that I operate. This is John Jantsch. Ryan: Yeah, absolutely.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Even still, in the context of all three points, I recommend that you evaluate the most common exit alternatives and considerations, and integrate the right one into your startup strategy and plan: M&A - merger or acquisition by another company. Yet it is an opportunity for you and your investors to cash out.

Exit Strategy 289

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Steve Blank

JANUARY 5, 2023

compete more effectively through new operational concepts, organizations, and/or strategies. ” Team 3: Acquisition. Class Organization. By week 2 of the class students formed teams around a specific technology challenge facing a US government agency and worked throughout the course to develop their own proposals to help the U.S.

Technical Review 376

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Even still, in the context of all three points, I recommend that you evaluate the most common exit alternatives and considerations, and integrate the right one into your startup strategy and plan: M&A - merger or acquisition by another company. Yet it is an opportunity for you and your investors to cash out.

Exit Strategy 264

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

Optimize Facility Operations Efficient facility operations are crucial for a successful self-storage business, directly influencing customer satisfaction and profitability. Leveraging data analytics provides operators with valuable insights into customer behavior, demand patterns, and occupancy rates.

Security 147

Security Technical Review Operations Revenue 147

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 18, 2020

This is a very introductory place to start, but if your company owns the building, machinery, inventory, and/or technology in which it uses to operate, there is often significant value in this in and of itself. Figure Out the Net Assets of the Business. Also, be alert to larger companies that may be trying to buy you out.

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Balance Sheet Valuation Software Review .Net 195

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The benefits of using DataRails can clearly be seen in the rapid customer acquisition the company is experiencing and the overall excitement for the product among users.” ” Product Focus.

Hiring 172

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 8, 2022

These days, many businesses are adopting the freemium model as their primary strategy for customer acquisition, and it’s easy to see why. This means your operational costs will have to remain at a minimum. After all, the freemium pricing model is an excellent way to launch new products and gain exposure quickly.

Startup 158

Startup Technical Support Software Developers Software Development 158

The Startup Magazine

MAY 1, 2023

Modern technology has made it possible for fleet managers to optimize operations, streamline vehicle acquisition, and leverage telematics innovations to their advantage. By adopting advanced technologies and data-driven strategies, companies can optimize their fleet operations and stay ahead of the competition.

Technical Review 157

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Management Software Review 157

Duct Tape Marketing

AUGUST 22, 2024

Technical Skills: Besides strategy, a fractional CMO must possess strong technical skills to advise on and implement marketing technologies that optimize operations and enhance efficiency. 12:00] Acquisition and Retention A fractional CMO should focus on both customer acquisition and retention. 05:44] One word: Branding!

Leadership 88

Leadership Technical Review Retention Campaign 88

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 28, 2021

Whether managing a financial investment company, running a manufacturing facility, or operating a pharmaceutical firm, the core health of your organization’s network is of pivotal importance in maintaining business operations.

Networking 157

Networking Hiring Technical Review Acquisition 157

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2024

Additionally, securing financial resources and implementing scalable operations ensure smooth integration and long-term success in new markets. Market entry strategies should also be part of your business plan, outlining whether you will use a direct investment, a joint venture, or an acquisition approach.

Technical Review 159

Technical Review Intellectual Property Due Diligence Global 159

ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 18, 2020

The metamorphosis includes day-to-day operations to the business processes of vital importance. Banks all over the globe have started incorporating digital banking and motivating their customers to switch all of their operations to the online mode. The recent turbulence of Coronavirus made all of us rethink business life.

Global 179

Global Technical Review Mobile Analytics 179

ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 23, 2023

How to Run a Lean Startup Here are a few tips on how to launch your lean startup with a small budget: Operate Your Lean Startup Remotely Whatever your growth strategy is, you can make it much more likely to succeed if you reduce your operating expenses. Choose your acquisitions carefully. Consider a hybrid workplace.

Lean 158

Lean Technical Review Startup Acquisition 158

Steve Blank

JANUARY 11, 2022

compete more effectively through new operational concepts, organizations, and/or strategies. Original Problem Statement: The Space Force must leverage commercial innovation and establish a trained, experienced acquisition workforce that will deliver innovation impact that the Space Force requires. Team Aurora. Team Apollo.

Technical Review 330

Technical Review Technology Taiwan Venture Capital 330

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 4, 2020

They aren’t operating on big bankrolls of venture capital (at least initially), and they don’t have trust funds to fall back on if the business fails. As a self-directed business owner, you have full control over what the business does next as well as how it operates and how it grows. If they don’t come through, who will?

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VC Cafe

MARCH 16, 2025

High User Acquisition Costs: The landscape for acquiring new users has become increasingly complex and expensive. The flattening of the mobile adoption curve and Apple’s deprecation of its Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA) have elevated customer acquisition costs significantly.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review B2C Generative AI IPO 78

The Startup Magazine

MAY 27, 2024

By adhering to zoning and legal requirements, you can operate your self storage business smoothly and avoid any potential legal issues in Leesburg. It’s important to develop a comprehensive financing plan that outlines the investment required to start and operate your business.

Security 130

Security Operations Finance Advertising 130

View from Seed

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Many investors and operators (ourselves included) wonder what happens in the long run with all these vertical telehealth solutions. Either way, you’re bound to face a challenging balancing between scaling supply too slowly and having ample providers ready-trained to match geo-specific demand. . Scalable Go-To-Market . What’s the End Game.

Vertical 156

Vertical Software Review Portfolio Demand 156

Steve Blank

JUNE 12, 2020

That if we could get teams to rapidly discover the real problems in the field using Lean methods, and only then articulate the requirements to solve them, could defense acquisition programs operate at speed and urgency and deliver timely and needed solutions. Jeff Decker a Stanford social science researcher.

Oakland 315

Oakland Asia Lean Video 315

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 17, 2018

You need a well-rounded team, including technical, financial, marketing, and operational experience, and your ability to attract the right people is a strong indication of fundability and traction. These would include cost of customer acquisition, cost of leads, sales channel, cost of goods, and pricing strategy.

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Advisory Board Technical Review Metrics Business Model 199

VC Cafe

JULY 21, 2020

If you’re a startup founder, you’re probably looking at Google in some way, maybe in terms of partnership or acquisition, but maybe some level of suspicion and fear. M&A – Acquisitions. Will they compete with me? what if they decide to enter my niche? What will they announce in the next Google I/O keynote?

Technical Review 131

Technical Review Startup Early Stage Cloud 131

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2021

Operating a competitive business and turning a significant profit is even more challenging. Despite the odds against new business success, Lazarus started and operated four businesses by the time he was 25 years old. This is how he came to start and operate Luke Lazarus Consulting in Sydney more than two decades ago.

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