Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

I found their five phases of the process to be compelling, based on my own years of experience mentoring startups: Nail the pain. Great businesses begin with a customer problem that has a big and monetizable pain point. Success demands testing the solution early and quickly in the market, then iterating to get it right.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

The transport sector offers promising avenues for business growth, particularly with the increasing emphasis on sustainability. As governments and communities aim to reduce environmental impact, there is a rising demand for eco-friendly transport solutions.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

I found their five phases of the process to be compelling, based on my own years of experience mentoring startups: Nail the pain. Great businesses begin with a customer problem that has a big and monetizable pain point. Success demands testing the solution early and quickly in the market, then iterating to get it right.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 23, 2020

Entrepreneurs who experience success with their first startup are often amazed to realize that the risks and fears of doing it right the second time go up, rather than down. Encores are tough, especially in the high-risk world of startups, yet every entrepreneur I know can’t wait to start over and do it again.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 15, 2019

I found their five phases of the process to be compelling, based on my own years of experience mentoring startups: Nail the pain. Great businesses begin with a customer problem that has a big and monetizable pain point. Success demands testing the solution early and quickly in the market, then iterating to get it right.

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Startup Angel Investor Technical Review Incubator 245

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2022

Having only a large capital base and distribution channels, with no innovation, is not a sustainable business model. Non-industrial large organizations cling to outdated business models. The new corporate model is a distributed entrepreneurial model. Competitive advantages are rapidly vaporizing on these.

Artificial Inteligence 315

Artificial Inteligence Offshore Merger Technical Review 315

Steve Blank

JUNE 26, 2014

We’re changing the order in which we teach the business model canvas and customer development to better-fit therapeutics, diagnostics and medical devices. The Lean LaunchPad class uses the three “ Lean Startup ” principles: Alexander Osterwalders “ business model canvas ” to frame hypotheses.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. This left an open playing field for Chinese software startups as they “copy to China” existing U.S. business models. Small startups act the same way, simply cloning each other’s products.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

He had an idea for a startup that would help consumers better book service jobs and would take on Service Magic, which he believed had a business model that could be disrupted. In the same year they won Business Insider’s Startup competition. When Ethan was considering leaving Google we talked about it.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2020

Even though the color of their money is always green, all startup investors are not the same. Investor due diligence on a startup is not a mysterious black art, but is nothing more than a final integrity check on all aspects of your business model, team, product, customers, and plan. It’s no fun for either side.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2020

Description of the business entity you plan to form. The most common business entity used for startups is a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC), which is the cheapest and simplest to manage. If possible, quantify these in non-technical business terms, such as dollars saved or replacement costs over time.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Entrepreneurs who experience success with their first startup are often amazed to realize that the risks and fears of doing it right the second time go up, rather than down. Encores are tough, especially in the high-risk world of startups, yet every entrepreneur I know can’t wait to start over and do it again.

Technical Review 233

Technical Review Due Diligence Business Model Demand 233

ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 26, 2021

Launching a startup is ridiculously exciting. Of course, most of you reading this know that the odds of your business becoming a tech unicorn are slim, even if you have a great idea in place. That’s because more than half of all startups fail within the first five years of operation. Economic systems rely on supply and demand.

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Startup Angel Investor Business Model Demand 180

VC Cafe

MARCH 1, 2024

Most startups equate the process of fundraising to dating – founders have to typically kiss a lot of frogs until the find the right fit. New space companies – If we are entering a future with access to space being as routine and inexpensive as commercial air travel, shipping or trucking… what new businesses does that unlock?

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Software Review Generative AI 176

The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Insurtech is disrupting traditional business. The New Insurance Business-Model. Upcoming insurance startups have an advantage over older models by using disruptive technology. Insurtech startups still need help from traditional insurers to handle and manage legal issues. On-demand insurances are temporary.

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Startup Demand 179

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Even though the color of their money is always green, all startup investors are not the same. Investor due diligence on a startup is not a mysterious black art, but is nothing more than a final integrity check on all aspects of your business model, team, product, customers, and plan. It’s no fun for either side.

Technical Review 257

Technical Review Due Diligence Term Sheet Offshore 257

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 19, 2023

Entrepreneurs who experience success with their first startup are often amazed to realize that the risks and fears of doing it right the second time go up, rather than down. Encores are tough, especially in the high-risk world of startups, yet every entrepreneur I know can’t wait to start over and do it again.

Technical Review 229

Technical Review Due Diligence Business Model Demand 229

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

The Japanese edition of The Startup Owner’s Manual hit the bookstores in Japan this week. Back in 1990’s, I was working for one of the leading sogo shohsa (trading company) in Japan, building data communications startups. The result: great success of my third startup, a load balancing technology for web servers back in the late 1990’s.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 6, 2013

We got along and shared stories about the startup market. We worked together just shy of a year and during that period of constantly seeing startups Aaron made the decision that he actually wanted to be an entrepreneur more than a VC. Supply and demand. I’ll leave the year out. I saw it as win-win. Like oDesk.

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San Diego Technical Review Seed Capital Sacramento 344

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

It’s hard to say if there’s a primary reason why a startup can fail. The reasons for startup failure tend to be a combination of things. Here are five common ways your startup can fail before the end of the first year. Many people don’t realize the tremendous amount of money it takes to get a startup off the ground.

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Startup Demand Business Model Founder 165

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 12, 2017

I found their five phases of the process to be compelling, based on my own years of experience mentoring startups: Nail the pain. Great businesses begin with a customer problem that has a big and monetizable pain point. Success demands testing the solution early and quickly in the market, then iterating to get it right.

Startup 161

Startup Angel Investor Technical Review Incubator 161

ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 30, 2022

Every aspiring entrepreneur who wants to launch their business and get funding needs to know how to package and present a company to a potential audience and investors. According to Crunchbase, in 2021, startups raised $201 billion in investments during the initial stage of their launch. Drawing Up a Financial Business Model.

Software Review 183

Software Review Technical Review Cofounder United States 183

The Startup Magazine

MAY 3, 2024

While unsavoury practices and climate change absorb our water resources, population growth, urbanization and consumption patterns amplify water demand. Helping companies worldwide extend the useful life of assets and reduce energy consumption — this Latin American startup has sustainability at its core.

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Startup Cloud 147

The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The importance of providing excellent customer service cannot be overstated, especially in today’s fast-paced world, where consumers are more demanding than ever. We will start with an essential tool every startup needs. You can learn more here about how call recording software can help a startup. Source: Unsplash.

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Customer Social Media Software Review Startup 158

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Below, we aim to guide you through essential tips and considerations to ensure your business succeeds in this burgeoning industry. The mobile IV therapy sector presents a unique chance for entrepreneurs to meet increasing consumer demand for convenient healthcare solutions.

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Mobile United States Technical Review Business Model 97

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

Having only a large capital base and distribution channels, with no innovation, is not a sustainable business model. Non-industrial large organizations cling to outdated business models. The new corporate model is a distributed entrepreneurial model. Competitive advantages are rapidly vaporizing on these.

Entrepreneur 263

Entrepreneur Offshore Merger Technical Review 263

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

I have often been asked about Startup Funding by entrepreneurs. Many myths surround the subject of startup funding. Here is Startup Funding, a Comprehensive Guide for Entrepreneurs. You must have seen a lot of startups giving out promotions, discounts, and incentives at the early phase of their business.

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Startup Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Seed Stage 150

ReadWriteStart

JULY 7, 2021

Various business models in an on-demand courier delivery app. Business to Consumer (B2C) – It is the most common type of business model. For example, manufacturing companies use On-demand courier delivery apps for kickstarting their production activities in their factories and plants.

Technical Review 163

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Demand Social Media 163

VC Cafe

MARCH 16, 2025

Mention that you do “Consumer tech” as a startup founder and you’d be limiting your funding options to one third of the venture capital funds (in Israel that figure is probably closer to 10%). Despite the renewed potential offered by AI, consumer startups still need to overcome significant challenges.

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Technical Review B2C Generative AI IPO 78

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Managing risk is good; eliminating risk is bad for startups. “We If you can’t make money, it isn’t a business. Business constraints, such as market size, customer demographics, manufacturing, distribution, and support costs need to be set, or there is no context for getting it right. Hence the pressure to deliver.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2013

Every early-stage startup should explore this new funding alternative. Venture capital dispensed quarterly to startups actually declined again in the first quarter of 2013 to $6.3 VCs are finding that they don’t need the “large” funds of $100M to $500M to support a portfolio, if they focus on early-stage startups.

Angel Investor 231

Angel Investor Entrepreneur Early Stage Silicon Valley 231

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. This left an open playing field for Chinese software startups as they “copy to China” existing U.S. business models. Small startups act the same way, simply cloning each other’s products.

China 220

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 220

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 25, 2013

Managing risk is good; eliminating risk is bad for startups. “We If you can’t make money, it isn’t a business. Business constraints, such as market size, customer demographics, manufacturing, distribution, and support costs need to be set, or there is no context for getting it right. Hence the pressure to deliver.

Engineer 250

Engineer Distribution Technology Entrepreneur 250

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 22, 2019

Many small business owners and entrepreneurs begin their first foray into self employment neglecting some of the most crucial aspects of running a business. No matter what type of business or industry you are in you will need an effective marketing campaign.

Software Review 176

Software Review Due Diligence Startup Stock 176

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2018

Fast growth can result in cashflow issues, depending on the nature of your business. If you rely on clients paying monthly or even quarterly, you can end up growing quickly but not having the capital owed to effectively expand and meet the increasing demand. Fast growth will result in your business needing to recruit more employees.

Technical Review 116

Technical Review Startup California Business Model 116

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 31, 2016

The teaching team began with an introduction to the Mission Model Canvas , a slightly modified version of the Business Model Canvas. The rigorous, continual customer discovery process demands fortitude, students say. How to better evaluate the effectiveness of peacekeeping forces. Or just “nice to have?”

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

MARCH 21, 2017

Startups shouldn’t act smug about this. Even for startups, it takes years for a new product to become good enough to demand many millions of dollars in revenue.). This acquirer doesn’t care about the financials of the startup. So the shift to mobile meant Facebook’s business model was breaking.

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