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I-Corps @ NIH – Pivoting the Curriculum

Steve Blank

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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Corporate Acquisitions of Startups: Why Do They Fail?

Steve Blank

Most large companies manage three types of innovation: process innovation (making existing products incrementally better), continuous innovation (building on the strength of the company’s current business model but creating new elements) and disruptive innovation (creating products or services that did not exist before.).

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Gain Client’s Trust by ensuring Cybersecurity

Duct Tape Marketing

We discuss best practices for system hardening, managing security in a distributed workforce, and the significance of password management and compliance standards. Zach emphasizes that adequate security doesn’t require a large budget and offers practical steps businesses can take to enhance their security posture.

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Lessons Learned in Diagnostics

Steve Blank

Part 6: Distribution channels in Life Sciences. It will “sell itself” A business is much more than just good science: it is about customers seeing value and being willing to pay and proper validation and reimbursement coding and … A successful business is the sum (and integration!)

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Intellectual Property for Startups in the Real World

Gust

Last month we covered the basics of intellectual property (IP) for startups, including a simple taxonomy, some common issues and related documents for entrepreneurs to use when forming a new startup. How much is it worth investing in cultivating and enforcing an IP portfolio ? Barriers to entry ?

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How Saboteurs Threaten Innovation–and What to Do About It

Steve Blank

Or if they have a disruptive technology or business model, they want to create a new capability or operating concept – even creating a new market. Claim that employees have stolen IP from their previous employer. Use patents as a weapon. Filing patent infringement lawsuits – whether true or not.

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Startup Business Model Considerations

SoCal CTO

Customer Acquisition – social media, SEO, SEM, etc Economies of Scale – not as big a barrier in web world Investment – little to none required to get started Pricing – free or freemium makes trial simple Distribution – syndication and APIs make partnering easier IP – in general the battle has been over users and less on IP many more (please comment (..)