Business Model Early Stage Government 
Steve Blank
SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
Unlike small business entrepreneurs, their interest is not in earning a living but rather in creating equity in a company that eventually will become publicly traded or acquired, generating a multi-million-dollar payoff. Their job is to search for a repeatable and scalable business model. They hire the best and the brightest.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
This process costs money, which professional investors are not willing to contribute, since their interest is in scaling a proven product and business model into a growth business. Acquiring seed-stage funding is admittedly tough, but a source that I find often overlooked is government grant funding, accessible in the U.S.
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Steve Blank
JANUARY 17, 2023
Three types of organizations – Incubators, Accelerators and Venture Studios – have emerged to reduce the risk of early-stage startup failure by helping teams find product/market fit and raise initial capital. They do the most to de-risk the early stages of a startup. I pointed out that there were.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021
In fact, I often have to tell aspiring entrepreneurs that their inventions have zero value, at least not until they are put in the context of a business plan, with qualified people committed to executing the plan. Early-stage ideas fall in the same category. You need a viable business model and customers.
Steve Blank
OCTOBER 10, 2011
I presented to 1,000’s of entrepreneurs, talked to 17 startups, gave 12 lectures, had 9 interviews, chatted with 8 VC’s, sat on 4 panels, talked policy with 2 government ministers, 2 members of parliament, 1 head of a public pension fund and was in 1 TV-documentary. Toxic Business Press and Contradictory Government Incentives.
Steve Blank
JUNE 27, 2017
Initially, a startup has no business model and no market share to defend. If they select a business model that targets industry incumbents, they don’t have to worry about upsetting existing customers, partners or distribution channels. Its employees and investors don’t depend on an existing revenue stream.
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Starting a business is thrilling, but creating a lasting impact requires more than just a great idea. Early-stage startups must navigate several crucial steps to gain traction and stay competitive in the market. ProfileTree states that businesses with proper plans grow 30% faster than those without.
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