Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Neither breakthrough technology nor maximum features will assure that “if we build it, they will come.” In fact, NISI recommends starting with the minimum focused set of features and technology that will drive a customer purchase. Nail the business model. Nail the solution.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2014

Neither breakthrough technology nor maximum features will assure that “if we build it, they will come.” In fact, NISI recommends starting with the minimum focused set of features and technology that will drive a customer purchase. Nail the business model. Nail the solution.

Entrepreneur 283

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

Existing technologies have been “commoditized” globally. 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 Non-industrial large organizations cling to outdated business models.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.

Entrepreneur 263

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 3, 2011

This overview (executive summary) needs to include: Product and Business What is the product? What's the business model short-term and long-term? What's you believe is your biggest technology risk, if any? Who's the customer? How does the product solve a pain? Who are the main competitors? How are you different?

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 3, 2011

This overview (executive summary) needs to include: Product and Business What is the product? What's the business model short-term and long-term? What's you believe is your biggest technology risk, if any? Who's the customer? How does the product solve a pain? Who are the main competitors? How are you different?

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 15, 2019

Neither breakthrough technology nor maximum features will assure that “if we build it, they will come.” In fact, NISI recommends starting with the minimum focused set of features and technology that will drive a customer purchase. Nail the business model. Nail the solution.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Existing technologies have been “commoditized” globally. 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.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 25, 2013

Every engineer who has invented some new technology, or is adept at creating solutions, believes that is the hard part, and it should be a short step to take that solution to market as an entrepreneur. I’ve summarized his points, and added my own, as follows: “Everyone loves ‘cool ideas’ and new technology.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Every engineer who has invented some new technology, or is adept at creating solutions, believes that is the hard part, and it should be a short step to take that solution to market as an entrepreneur. I’ve summarized his points, and added my own, as follows: “Everyone loves ‘cool ideas’ and new technology.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 7, 2012

I always hate it when I see startups invest millions of dollars in technology before they validate their ideas in the market, only to find that customers seem to be looking for something slightly different. Leverage the technology to change directions as needed. Test your idea early in a form that is easy and inexpensive to modify.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 29, 2010

I always hate it when I see startups invest millions of dollars in technology before they validate their ideas in the market, only to find that customers seem to be looking for something slightly different. Leverage the technology to change directions as needed. Test your idea early in a form that is easy and inexpensive to modify.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

It is possible to attract a venture capital partner with an idea for a business, but most deals are closed after the business has a founding team , a minimum viable product or MVP, and customers. They often invest in the technology industry and in other areas with great potential for growth. Pitch Decks and Presentations.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Posted on September 14, 2009 by steveblank Over the last 30 years Wall Street’s appetite for technology stocks have changed radically – swinging between unbridled enthusiasm to believing they’re all toxic. Large companies were acquiring technology startups just to get in the game at the same absurd prices.

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VC Cafe

MARCH 16, 2025

The integration of AI and generative AI is radically transforming how consumers interact with technology, potentially leading to a wave of innovative products and services. These costs represent an ongoing tax on revenue, requiring careful consideration in business model design. But don’t just take it from me.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2023

Be customer focused, not technology focused. Even adding money won’t do it – you need to create a committed and engaged team and partners for marketing and sales, as well as production and distribution. Choose a business model that will win in the market. You are just as important as your innovative idea.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 4, 2020

This accentuates the need for talents in the hospitality industry to harness the power of digital marketing and artificial intelligence (AI) technology, in preparation for the Hospitality 4.0 It will enable individuals to understand the travellers’ needs and expectations intimately which can result in new hospitality business models.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

From a business model perspective, the Pertino team observed how the shift to the cloud was enabling an entirely new class of IT services that could empower the little guy. Of course, they didn’t market it that way back in the late 90’s, but at the time, that’s how networking hardware was built and sold.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 12, 2017

Neither breakthrough technology nor maximum features will assure that “if we build it, they will come.” In fact, NISI recommends starting with the minimum focused set of features and technology that will drive a customer purchase. Nail the business model. Nail the solution.

Startup 161

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

by Jack Narcotta, Devices Analyst at Technology Business Research. The software generated by thousands of developers, both at Mojang and independent developers aligned with Mojang, will be supported by Microsoft’s ample resources and global distribution network. Microsoft’s $2.5

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 11, 2022

An effective tool I see used more and more, as a prelude to a more detailed business plan, is the Business Model Canvas , first introduced by Alexander Osterwalder back in 2008. In my experience as a new business advisor, a business is nothing until people are aligned and work in sync. Key activities. Key partners.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 15, 2019

Here are 5 of the 9 steps you’ll need to know to start your own brewery business. If you like what you read here, be sure to read the complete 9 step guide on how to start a brewery business. Choose a business model. The contract company would handle the other business aspects such as distribution, marketing, and sales.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

Existing technologies have been “commoditized” globally. 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.

Offshore 139

Offshore Merger Technical Review Distribution 139

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. Efficient payment management – In reality, t he admin ensures timely distribution of commission and bonus to the courier delivery personnel.

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VC Cafe

MARCH 1, 2024

In addition, founders thinking about starting a company can be overwhelmed by choice, as there are so many problems to tackle with technology, but it could be comforting to know that investors are interested in those areas in the first place.

Artificial Inteligence 176

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Startup Lessons Learned

MAY 9, 2012

While I got my start as a technology entrepreneur, I have always felt that industries such as traditional book publishing or Fortune 500 retailing will reap huge competitive advantages by adopting Lean Startup approaches. Market segments drive your business model.

Entrepreneur 167

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Steve Blank

APRIL 8, 2010

I thought his technology was was potentially a killer app. He said, “After we graduated we took our great idea, holed up in my apartment and spent months researching and writing a business plan. Why a business plan is different than a business model. So do you mean I should never have written a business plan?”

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Business Model Business Plan Customer Cap Table 332

Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

What does your Chief Technology Officer do all day? When Ive asked mentors of mine who have worked in big companies about the role of the CTO, they usually talk about the importance of being the external face of the companys technology platform; an evangelist to developers, customers, and employees. Just what is the CTO supposed to do?

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Hunter Walker

APRIL 17, 2025

HW: Youve seen several waves of technology over the last few decades – Internet, Cloud, Mobile, etc – how have these experiences shaped your opinion on the AI boom? The debate was around continuing to build a destination and fight for users or leverage the platforms and distribute. Debt lenders dont.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 21, 2023

How do you convince investors that your business model will really work, before you have a revenue stream that exceeds your expenses? Even if you are bootstrapping your business, and you are the only investor, you should be asking yourself the same question. Word of mouth is not adequate for marketing and sales.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

Existing technologies have been “commoditized” globally. 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.

Offshore 120

Offshore Startup Merger Technical Review 120

Lightspeed Venture Partners

JULY 23, 2011

The first decade of the new century witnessed a fundamental change in the nature of the technology entrepreneurship. The dramatic reduction in the cost of starting a technology business combined with readily available risk capital has created a near perfect market for anyone with an idea and some risk tolerance to become an entrepreneur.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 29, 2011

There are no “overrides” – for example, businesses don’t thrive just because they offer the latest technology, or because everyone wants to be “green, or because their goal is to reduce world hunger. Distribution. How do you distribute your product or service? The key issues here are time to market and cost.

Business Model 246

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Agile VC

JANUARY 13, 2016

Technology leverage inherent in a world of ubiquitous connected computing. Potential for instant global distribution (mobile app stores, Facebook, etc). But growth dried up (due to competitive pressures, changes in business model, etc) and today Zynga has a market cap of $2.2B and Groupon’s is $1.6B.

Technical Review 157

Technical Review .Net Revenue Software Review 157

Up and Running

MAY 1, 2014

If your business model (i.e., “how If you are raising money to start or grow your business, you need to include the details of what you need in the executive summary. If your business is going to be delivering products to your customers, you should describe your plans for shipping your products. Distribution.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 2, 2022

There are no “overrides” – for example, businesses don’t thrive just because they offer the latest technology, or because everyone wants to be “green,” or because their goal is to reduce world hunger. The most common failures are solutions looking for a problem, lack of a defined market, or an inadequate revenue model.

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Business Model Distribution Viral Green 256

Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

It’s argued that social entrepreneurship is the new business model due its ability to help one connect with the world and live a purposeful life while serving others. It also improves the image of business through collaborations and fosters relationships for a better society. 1- Three ways. Photo Credit: Jeremy Cross.

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Social Media Entrepreneur Atlanta North America 143

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 14, 2012

There are no “overrides” – for example, businesses don’t thrive just because they offer the latest technology, or because everyone wants to be “green, or because their goal is to reduce world hunger. Distribution. How do you distribute your product or service? The key issues here are time to market and cost.

Business Model 242

Business Model Distribution Viral Green 242