Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 27, 2019
Every new business dreams of growing from a startup to a global market leader in a few years, like Amazon.com, but that goal is elusive. In my view, every startup in today’s world would do well to adopt a management system with the same key objectives: Start with a customer-obsessed business model.
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 4, 2013
I recommend you read Fred Wilson’s recent blog post about the need for a well articulated business strategy before pushing a particular business model. He then brought her to board meetings so nobody could accuse him of not having a business model. With 30 million registered users on a global basis.
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Steve Blank
OCTOBER 30, 2012
The class teaches founders how to dramatically reduce their failure rate through the combination of business model design, customer development and agile development using the Startup Owners Manual. When you leave the class, you’ll know how to think about your startup in the now standard “language” of the business model canvas.
Steve Blank
APRIL 16, 2013
For decades this revered business magazine described management techniques that were developed in and were for large corporations – offering more efficient and creative ways to execute existing business models. Business-as-usual management techniques focused on efficiency and execution are no longer a credible response.
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
As the global population ages, the demand for quality elder care has never been greater. Startups must carefully design their business models to reflect their commitment to compassionate care, which is crucial for sustaining long-term success in the elder care market.
Steve Blank
OCTOBER 7, 2011
Finnish startup successes on a global stage include MySQL , F-Secure , Rovio , Habbo , Playfish , The Switch , Tectia , Trulia and Linux. It’s hard enough to pick which existing companies with known business models to aid. Even a more serious challenge is the lack of global business competence.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 12, 2022
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 Non-industrial large organizations cling to outdated business models. Single-node factories may be home-based with a global market.
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