YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 3, 2017

Our traditional view of globalization, common for decades, was massive container ships conveying goods from distant manufacturing locations; and watching services, capital, and expertise flow from one from major established commercial and financial city or region to another. Global trade dipped in 2008.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 27, 2013

He has grown our US operations from 1 employee (him) to a global organization of 75 employees that will finish the year with 8-digit revenues (90+% recurring) and more than 350% year-over-year growth. So if all I need to do is make some customer calls, interview potential employees or help with his fund-raising decks – hallelujah.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 16, 2013

It was not only my secret weapon in thinking about new startup strategies, it also gave me a view of the management issues my customers were dealing with. To fill this gap I wrote The Four Steps to the Epiphany , a book about the Customer Development process and how it changes the way startups are built.

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Technical Review Lean Venture Capital Customer Development 223

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 21, 2019

This phase is characterized by rapid expansion either regionally or globally for growth (scaling up). For additional growth, most companies expand the product portfolio to cater to more customers, and sell more to existing customers. The challenge during this phase is to stay innovative and agile. Geographic expansion.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Startups often have a hard time finding their footing in the global marketplace. Due to a small work environment, there is very little paperwork involved in startups, especially in agile development. Adopt an Agile Work Environment. UX, Customer Support and Loyalty. Less Bureaucracy. Streamline Your Project Pipeline.

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Technical Review Agile Startup Software Review 138

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

What neither group seems to fully comprehend is that retail needs to fundamentally change to succeed, far beyond the addition of an online component, to meet the experience expectations of today’s generation, an oversupplied global marketplace, and technology for instant pricing and distribution. Look outside for benchmarks.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2013

This phase is characterized by rapid expansion either regionally or globally for growth (scaling up). For additional growth, most companies expand the product portfolio to cater to more customers, and sell more to existing customers. The challenge during this phase is to stay innovative and agile. Geographic expansion.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 29, 2020

Drivenets is aiming high, with the strategic objective of creating infrastructure for managing a huge portion of global data in the coming decades. This company has received multiple awards, including Cyber Security Excellence Awards Winner for 2019, Cyber Defense Global Awards 2019 Winner, and SC 2019 Awards Finalist.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Modern businesses rely heavily on this positive cyclical and iterative disruption to be competitive in the marketplace and innovate, delivering new services and products to their customers faster than ever. It combines control, flexibility, security, scalability, and profitability, satisfying both companies’ and customers’ needs.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 6, 2011

According to respondents already offering hosted cloud services, 42 per cent expected to see growth from the broader IT sector, 39 per cent from financial services and 30 per cent from retail customers. This migration to the cloud helps to meet their operational needs, as well as to reduce costs and increase agility and efficiency.

Cloud 223

Cloud Asia Government Mobile 223

VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

As we enter 2025, leading investors and accelerators are recalibrating their focus areas to reflect both technological capabilities and urgent global challenges. Decentralised Exchange (DEX) Platform : Build a DEX that can compete with centralised exchanges by leveraging the efficiency of small, agile teams.

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Software Review Technical Review Startup Software Engineering 78

Steve Blank

MAY 9, 2017

In the 20 th century startups I was part of, the time to build a first product release was measured in years as we turned out the founder’s vision of what customers wanted. Yet time after time, after the product shipped, startups would find that customers didn’t use or want most of the features. Founders Need to Run the Company Longer.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

With Asia’s share of global research and development forecast to grow to 40% this year, the quest to drive innovation is at the forefront of conversation among business leaders and entrepreneurs in the region. Be agile and adapt to changing market needs – your customer’s needs are not static and they will continue to evolve.

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Malaysia Indonesia Singapore New Zealand 206

Startup Lessons Learned

MARCH 6, 2013

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ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

These businesses are well-known for their quality, customer-focused approach and new software solutions. Their approach is driven by the Agile methodology. Their top priorities are quality, timely delivery, and customer satisfaction. SoftoBiz Technologies’ dedication to unique solutions for each customer sets them apart.

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India Software Review Software Technical Review 130

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Rise of Global Tech Hubs An exciting shift in recent years is the emergence of new technological hubs across the globe. This global expansion means startups now have a wider array of ecosystems to choose from, each with its unique advantages, resources, and challenges. Focus on Customer Satisfaction Word of mouth travels fast.

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Technical Review Startup Silicon Valley Agile 137

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 29, 2023

To do this effectively, they must have a clear understanding of their customer base and their needs. By gaining insight into their customer’s behavior and preferences, businesses can identify which technologies will have the most impact on their current operations and help them to stay ahead of their competitors.

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Artificial Inteligence Entrepreneur Agile Technical Review 133

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 24, 2017

None of this was law, and nothing in writing required this; this was just how these firms did business to protect their large institutional customers who would buy the stock. This required a repeatable and scalable sales process, which required a professional sales staff and a product stable enough that customers wouldn’t return it.

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Startup Lessons Learned

JULY 29, 2009

I hope to show why lean and agile techniques actually reduce the negative impacts of technical debt and increase our ability to take advantage of its positive effects. Unfortunately, customers hated that initial product. Yet other agile principles suggest the opposite, as in YAGNI and DoTheSimplestThingThatCouldPossiblyWork.

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Technical Review Software Review San Francisco Lean 168

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 7, 2024

Companies are turning to AI to streamline their operations, notably in areas like customer service, cybersecurity, and fraud prevention. AI tools help analyze vast amounts of data to provide insights into market trends and customer preferences. Does the platform have a good customer support team?

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Artificial Inteligence Entrepreneur Algorithm Cofounder 156

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 27, 2019

The speed and agility you want? It is a global network of the remote servers that have different configurations and are made to operate as a single ecosystem. With automated orchestration, you would experience speed and agility in various levels of approval. Do you have the IT budget to set up the private cloud? Verizon Cloud.

Cloud 162

Cloud Software Review Agile Technical Review 162

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Rapid changes in technology, shifting customer expectations, disruptive business models, and quickly evolving regulations force organizations to innovate quickly and invest in new lines of business that will fuel future growth. You can also target niche customer groups that you can uniquely please.

Technical Review 147

Technical Review Malaysia Agile Employee 147

ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Adapting to emerging trends and staying agile will be crucial for startups as the metaverse grows. Economy and Meta New economic models and virtual assets will reshape the global economy in the metaverse. Incorporating metaverse technologies can help fuel customer engagement, streamline business operations, and expand revenue streams.

Technical Review 133

Technical Review Generative AI Startup Agile 133

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia represents the largest potential market in the Middle East for our disruptive 3D construction technology, and many large-end customers in the Kingdom have been eagerly awaiting, that the technology became available via an established local company,” says Henrik Lund-Nielsen, COBOD founder and general manager.

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Saudi Arabia Oman Technical Review Qatar 158

Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 7, 2016

series that also includes the Future of Work , the Future of Corporate Agility, Skill-Sharing, and more in the weeks leading up to Lean Startup Week. At our core, local governments are public service agencies, which means that we should be focused on maximizing value for our “customers” (AKA residents).

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Government Lean Startup San Francisco 165

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

This phase is characterized by rapid expansion either regionally or globally for growth (scaling up). For additional growth, most companies expand the product portfolio to cater to more customers, and sell more to existing customers. The challenge during this phase is to stay innovative and agile. Geographic expansion.

Dilution 134

Dilution Merger Flash Global 134

Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

It drives media attention and fosters customer retention rate, which is why most companies strive to have it in their mission statement. It seeks to solve customer problems in a better and modern way and helping such companies edge the competition. Innovative is a word often used to describe successful companies. 10- Mindbody.

Technical Review 139

Technical Review Entrepreneur Software Review SEO 139

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2017

Of course, nobody really knows all of what tomorrow will bring, in terms of globalization, digital technology, or demographic shifts, but most experts agree that certain elements are already obvious, and things must be done today to get your business ready in time. Company culture drives decision making and process.

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Leadership Agile 139

YoungUpstarts

JULY 30, 2015

by Raj Subramaniam, Executive Vice President, Global Marketing and Communications, FedEx Services. “No No new business is worth starting in these times unless it can go global.” – Sir Richard Branson, founder, Virgin Group. Today, all you need is a mobile device, a shipping platform and a big idea.

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Startup Lessons Learned

MAY 31, 2010

When I first encountered customer development , it was considered pure lunacy by mainstream entrepreneurs and VCs. Entrepreneurship is the life-blood of our global civilization. When I first encountered customer development , it was considered pure lunacy by mainstream entrepreneurs and VCs. We all owe you. We all owe you.

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San Francisco Lean Technical Review Software Review 133

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The pandemic has caused a severe downturn in global economies. Shelter-in-place orders have left many startups lacking ways to interact with customers. Pivoting only works if a business is small and agile and can shift its operations quickly and flawlessly in a different direction. Adaptability goes hand in hand with speed.

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Bankruptcy Startup Agile Technical Review 165

ReadWriteStart

JULY 2, 2022

trillion globally, and social media has become the backbone of many businesses looking to build brand awareness. To attract new customers and profit, the company needs to grow and develop constantly. The supplier packs the product and sends it to the customer. According to Statista, in 2021, online shopping exceeded $4.2

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The global Loan Origination and Management Market is projected to reach USD 3308.10 A flexible Loan Origination Platform allows for the customization of workflows to align with the organization’s specific needs. million by 2030, with an estimated CAGR of 14.7% during 2021-2030. Are you ready to take advantage?

Technical Review 146

Technical Review Analytics Non-Compete Mobile 146

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 14, 2015

This phase is characterized by rapid expansion either regionally or globally for growth (scaling up). For additional growth, most companies expand the product portfolio to cater to more customers, and sell more to existing customers. The challenge during this phase is to stay innovative and agile. Geographic expansion.

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Matching Marketing Dilution Startup 120

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

As a business and entrepreneur advisor, I have no trouble getting owners and managers to agree that change is happening faster and faster in the consumer and technology world, requiring them to keep their business more agile , just to keep up. Crisis-driven agility is not enough today.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The world keeps changing, and visible business strategies that worked well in the past, including being the premium brand or low price producer, simply don’t get the customer loyalty they once did. Today, customers are looking for real relationships, a memorable shopping experience, and satisfaction of a higher purpose.

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Customer Agile Social Media Portfolio 333

VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Before product-market fit… just care about speed of iteration according to your customer feedback. Use agility to your advantage and make speed a team priority. Put your users first: pretend that your customers have a seat at the table when you design your product roadmap. Eynat Guez, founder and CEO of Papaya Global.

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