VC Cafe

JULY 26, 2020

Startups that had to be cash constrained before can afford to raise capital in a number of ways and acquire resources pre-launch Improved infrastructure: Better tools – The rise of no-code and improved cloud infrastructure across every aspect of software development, marketing and design, make possible to launch prototypes much quicker, reducing (..)

Lean 214

Lean Seed Capital Startup Burn Rate 214

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 29, 2012

But apparently the B2C model meant that many publishers didn’t want OnLive to carry their full inventory. This is a riveting read and tale of ego, bad business practice and shady ethical behavior – if the article is even 50% true. I don’t know the company or the details first hand. And so they never got consumer adoption.

Southern California 279

Southern California Detroit Los Angeles California 279

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

This is often B2C because the value is in quantity of customers, and there’s 100x more consumers than businesses. $1/mo Requires venture funding because you have no income, and if you’re successful you’ll need lots of people and tech to run the business. simple enough to be self-service).

Bootstrapping 294

Bootstrapping Technical Review B2C Sales Cycle 294

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 5, 2018

It can be anything from B2B, B2C, C2C. It can help you find your desired job, matrimonial, events or even education related stuff. You can find anything you need in one single apps according to your needs. Doctor appointment app.

Mobile 157

Mobile B2C Technical Review Software Review 157

VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Whether you are a B2B SaaS company or a B2C mobile app, knowing how your business stacks up against industry averages can help you make informed decisions and drive growth. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the benchmarks on conversion, retention and churn for the key business models.

Retention 109

Retention Conversion Churn Rate B2C 109

The Next Web

JUNE 8, 2014

However, we argue that in the long run, B2B companies can be more capital efficient than B2C companies, achieving maximum traction at minimal investment. And more importantly, B2B companies. This story continues at The Next Web. Design & Dev Entrepreneur Analysis and Opinion'

B2C 132

B2C B2B IP Technical Review 132

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 17, 2019

His colleagues look to him as a leader with extensive knowledge in B2B and B2C. With over a decade of management experience, Kevin is a strategic thinker with a proactive, creative and collaborative approach. Kevin Hobbs answered our questions about himself, the company, and what we can expect for the future of blockchain.

Technical Review 147

Technical Review B2C B2B Security 147

VC Cafe

OCTOBER 16, 2024

It’s particularly interesting to think about voice AI in terms of the tech stack needed to build the voice engines, but note that the application layer (for both B2B and B2C apps) sits on top of the tech stack doesn’t require to build the full infrastructure.

Vertical 171

Vertical Generative AI B2C CTO Hire 171

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 18, 2012

Consumer Facing B2C. [Finding: Sales Oriented companies tend to start and do well regionally and not globally] E.G. Brandtology, Stream Media (Movend), FlightOffice, Identifi etc.

Singapore 178

Singapore Technical Cofounder Product Marketing 178

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 5, 2019

Magento is a powerful tool that can help you build startups in both B2C and B2B eCommerce. Working from this central hub, you can manage all aspects of your website development and simplify sales for easy growth. Highly customizable, the Magento platform can be used to create a site that meets your distinct specifications.

eCommerce 113

eCommerce B2C Startup B2B 113

View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Why Vin decided to pivot the business (read: launch a second startup) and what he learned going from B2C to B2B. Exactly how Vin launched Yipit.com and built his list to the initial 20K and 50K users. Listeners should also check out Vin’s blog for entrepreneurs, ViniciusVacanti.com.

CTO Hire 120

CTO Hire Framework Cofounder Seed Stage 120

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Would you modify any of this if you had a B2B product instead of a B2C product, where every potential customer is also a potential competitor? Get revenue and cycle through as few iterations of Customer Validation as fast as possible — and then get some angel funding so we can hit the scale button. [.] Progress is the same.

Customer Development 270

Customer Development Developer Customer Silicon Valley 270

View from Seed

JULY 24, 2015

Here’s Mike’s comment: Boston’s B2C problem is one of values. To become a truly special consumer tech community, Boston needs more pillar B2C companies. Too much math, rational value, Excel. Not enough soul, emotional impact, Adobe. Michael Troiano (@miketrap) July 21, 2015. .

Boston 120

Boston Cofounder B2C PR 120

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 14, 2015

She has worked with B2B and B2C companies such as Dell, AMD, Seagate Technologies, Blu-Ray Disc Association and more. Alison Brehme is the senior online marketing manager at Hostway Services, Inc., a provider of cloud hosting, dedicated hosting, managed hosting and web hosting services.

B2C 100

B2C Hosting Web Development B2B 100

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 4, 2014

They should also consider launching online B2C or B2B platforms incorporating mobile and social-commerce. To tap this burgeoning market, companies should consider working with local partners who possess a more intimate knowledge of each market.

Technical Review 171

Technical Review United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia China 171

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 4, 2019

Hotels are often B2C and therefore it is essential that we are communicating to customers in the best way. Mobile readiness allows for easy and fast access to a website and it is something for hotel owners to think about if they want to generate higher traffic to their site and platforms.

Mobile 113

Mobile B2C Technical Review Metrics 113

ReadWriteStart

JULY 7, 2021

Business to Consumer (B2C) – It is the most common type of business model. Additionally, the major factors contributing to its high growth are better Internet access, e-commerce platforms, the scope of international trade, smartphone usage, and a rise in disposable income. Various business models in an on-demand courier delivery app.

Technical Review 163

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Demand Social Media 163

ConversionXL

MARCH 6, 2019

Nielsen data on a B2C campaign found that native ads are more effective in driving “brand consideration”: ( Image source ). Compared to the B2C world, B2B attribution faces two challenges: Sales often take place offline. In March 2018 , LinkedIn video ads became available to all companies. LinkedIn video ad metrics.

Video 129

Video B2B Technical Review Campaign 129

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

According to a survey by B2C researcher AgilOne , more than 70% of consumers expect a personalized experience from brands. Are you struggling to create interesting content that potential customers would stop to see? Here are 5 ways mobile apps can help you build a new brand: 1. Develop your own mobile app.

Mobile 100

Mobile Software Review Social Media Technical Review 100

VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

I’m excited for the talent that will spin out of those companies to create the next generation of B2C stars coming out of Israel. Sorry for the humbrag, but I’m proud to see Minute Media , our Remagine Ventures portfolio company (and our only later stage investment) on this prestigious list.

Software Review 109

Software Review Israel B2C Open Source 109

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 22, 2020

She helps B2B, B2C, technology, SaaS, healthcare, consumer goods, and professional services companies identify new market opportunities, develop new products, and generate demand. Christa Martin is a Chief Outsiders CMO based in San Diego, California.

Artificial Inteligence 165

Artificial Inteligence San Diego Leadership B2C 165

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

He has 25+ years of international B2B and B2C marketing experience. Steve Hartert is Chief Marketing Officer at JotForm , a San Francisco-based company providing online drag-and-drop form-building tools that require no coding knowledge.

Sales 127

Sales San Francisco Software Review B2C 127

ConversionXL

APRIL 28, 2020

It wasn’t quite a flip from B2C to B2B, but it was close. Profitwell says overall Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) is up nearly 50% over the past five years for B2B and B2C companies. In that unannounced meeting, Brett Hurt, our CEO and co-founder, laid it out for us. But they’re not the only ones warning against complacency: .

Demand 101

Demand Revenue SQL B2B 101

Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 23, 2022

3:59] Who needs to be thinking about community — B2B brands or B2C brands? [5:58] Are B2B communities B2C? And on the B2C side, I've gotta give it up for my former client, Sephora athletic, gosh, they're all doing some really fun, unique things on the B2C side. In fact, that's predominantly my clients right now.

Community 100

Community B2B B2C Technical Review 100

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Our business model back then was very complex, and it included a B2C as well as a B2B business model, that wasn’t being implemented yet. For example, in terms of the B2C plan we needed to provide more details on the markets we were addressing and the channels we were using to tackle them. It was all hypothetical.

Programming 124

Programming Chile B2B B2C 124

ReadWriteStart

APRIL 8, 2023

In 2023, personalization will remain a critical aspect of e-commerce trends, whether you are B2B or B2C. In most cases, such transactions make sense, given the love and care we all require at the end of a long workday.

eCommerce 185

eCommerce Technical Review Software Review Analytics 185

Up and Running

JANUARY 18, 2021

That same research highlights the preference extends to B2B and B2C customers, and only 20% of B2B shoppers want to return to in-person sales. The average consumer liked these options before, but now more than 75% of buyers say they prefer them , according to McKinsey.

eCommerce 150

eCommerce B2B Forecast Demand 150

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 9, 2021

Think of everything that’s happened in the B2C buying process in the last 20 years… buying insurance, a trip abroad, or a new car. You can’t replicate a frictionless B2C experience using home-grown tools. . Q: How will B2B sales evolve in the future? . There’s no way email, Slack, conference calls, and shared docs are going to cut it.

B2B 87

B2B Sales Technical Review B2C 87

VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

It doesn’t matter if your company is B2B or B2C, as Y Combinator puts it, you need to build stuff people want, and obsess about making it as user friendly, friction free and smooth as possible. “Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.” Bill Gates , founder of Microsoft.

Founder 187

Founder Startup Valuation Pre-Money Valuation 187

ConversionXL

APRIL 28, 2021

Gamification isn’t the domain of B2C or gaming sites alone. It is too early to tell how the impact of these features will move the needle for us, but based on anecdotal feedback we’ve received, users are following their trophy growth.

Email 151

Email Product Marketing Cofounder 151

Up and Running

AUGUST 25, 2021

Adding a B2B model to your current B2C strategy can have a surprising impact on your sales. Consider the benefits of selling wholesale. Finally, you may want to expand beyond your core industry by changing how you sell your existing products.

B2B 118

B2B Audience Software Review B2C 118

Occam's Razor

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Regardless of if you are a B2B or B2C or A2Z company, regardless of if you are big or small, regardless of how great you think you are, I believe you can benefit from taking one step at a time when it comes to ensuring that data analysis drives business value. The first part is frustrating, the second part is deadly.

Analytics 165

Analytics Marketing Channel Metrics 165

NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

” “If you’re a B2C business, go and figure out what channels will get you the leads you need, and at roughly what cost. With the right mindset you can make the right decisions and you can make your business move forward.” ” Andy Bowie – Cofounder. My Auto Shop.

Founder 103

Founder Cofounder New Zealand B2C 103

Duct Tape Marketing

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Shattering The Mold: Unleashing the Creator Economy in B2B Marketing written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Christie Horsman In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interviewed Christie Horsman, who brings a decade of expertise in both B2B and B2C marketing within the SaaS arena.

B2B 92

B2B Marketing B2C Community 92

VC Cafe

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

.” Rahul Vohra, founder of Superhuman Getting your first 1,000 users is an important early milestone for any B2C startup. What are the most effective strategies for early B2C growth? This post is about how to get to your first 1,000 users, and how to get to know your users better, in particular for B2C startups.

B2C 89

B2C Viral Social Media Community 89

ConversionXL

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Note that B2C organizations tend to have higher churn than B2B businesses. For example, a study of 1500 SaaS products by Recurly revealed an average monthly churn rate of 5.6%: Above, we see an industry-wise monthly churn benchmark based on Recurly’s study.

Acquisition 135

Acquisition Churn Rate Cost Customer 135

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

It is unlike the B2C (business-to-consumer) industry many of us interact with on a daily basis – be it through grocery shopping or buying a gift for a friend – and there are several unique distinctions between the two industries. B2B customers are more valuable and more difficult to replace than B2C. by Robert C.

B2B 219

B2B B2C Entrepreneur Cofounder 219