Steve Blank

JUNE 3, 2013

Roominate , one of my favorite Lean LaunchPad teams came out to the ranch last week for a strategy session. They outlined their retail channel and PR strategy and told me about the type of consultants they wanted to hire. Hiring PR Agencies. That’s smart I thought, a real clear charter for PR. They learned a ton.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 4, 2011

Negotiation Tips For Small Businesses, Entrepreneurs and Freelancers – [link]. Lean startups: Office space for the 21st Century (what to consider when leasing office space) – [link]. Small Business Spotlight of the Week: PVPower – [link]. 10 Tips for small business: surveying your customers – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 25, 2013

Running a SaaS business? The Right Way to Hire Your Customers | Bill Lee – Harvard Business Review – [link]. “A solid business model and a great story will at best have 10% chance of succeeding” – [link]. Interview: Rand Fishkin CEO of Moz on Lean Marketing – [link].

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Steve Blank

JULY 13, 2009

Hype before shipping any product is an obvious flaw, but what about hyping products that have shipped but have zero business model? era&# , but really interested in your take on these “free&# models through the prism of Customer Development. Rocket Science seems to be a bit of an extreme case though.

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 26, 2013

Five Branding Mistakes That Will Cripple Your Small Business (and how to avoid making them) – [link]. Empower Your Small Business: trust & loyalty, marketing insight, lean business – [link]. Always use data, not feelings, to make business decisions – [link]. ” – [link].

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OnlyOnce

APRIL 26, 2011

We stole a lot of our process from some of the leading thinkers in the “Lean Startup” space – particularly Gary Blanks’ Four Steps to the Epiphany and Randy Komisar’s Getting to Plan B. Create a high fidelity prototype of product and have clients review both concept and pricing model. This is where the ongoing feedback was crucial.

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ConversionXL

MARCH 19, 2020

Greater discipline during boom times offered more flexibility during lean years. And getting it right during the lean years, Bain reports , has a massive impact on companies’ growth rate after things improve: ( Image source ). As the recession wrapped up, they had to remind consumers of lean times. Progressive. Image source ).

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Altgate

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

If you are pursuing an advertising business model, then in the early days you will almost certainly have to outsource, despite the fact that this could be a core long term advantage. PR/Marketing. For startups, PR firms are a waste of money. Advertising. Better to do personal outreach to blogs/local media. Start a blog.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Start With a Business Model, Not a Business Plan | WSJ – [link]. The problem with a Lean Startup: the Minimum Viable Product | Paul Kortman – [link]. The danger of waiting to long to find a business model? Investors Need to Lose Their Egos and Founders Need to Gain Some Confidence – [link].

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Steve Blank

MARCH 18, 2011

Lean Startups/Back to Basics (2000-2010): No IPO’s, limited VC cash, lack of confidence and funding fuels “lean startup” era with limited M&A and even less IPO activity. 2001 – 2010: Back to Basics: The Lean Startup. During the the Lean Startup era, the advice was clear; focus on building the company and avoid hype.

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Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

Step 1: Start with a lean plan. Instead of sitting down to write a 40-page business plan, start with a one-page pitch. It’s the fastest way to get your idea onto paper, and it’s the very first step in the lean planning process, which is much easier and more iterative than traditional business planning methods.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 3, 2013

Roominate , one of my favorite Lean LaunchPad teams came out to the ranch last week for a strategy session. They outlined their retail channel and PR strategy and told me about the type of consultants they wanted to hire. Hiring PR Agencies. That’s smart I thought, a real clear charter for PR. They learned a ton.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 21, 2014

‘Starting a business’ really only comes down to figuring out your business idea ; doing your paperwork; and sorting out the money. Given the number of funding resources available today, you shouldn’t have too much of a problem getting that initial start-up cash, especially if you focus on a lean business model or MVP route to market.

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Up and Running

JUNE 16, 2014

They’re the deep-pockets with the connections that we turn to when we want helping launching and growing our business. They’re the PR and the security. They are not there to run your business unless that’s part of the agreement. If you have good experience then the VC will be leaning forward for the rest of the presentation.”.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Don’t be afraid of growth, just start lean. The Lean start-up model is not only very useful when starting your business; it is something you want to embrace in every step of growth. Find out how ‘light’ you can start your business model. This is where our way of starting lean really paid off.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 20, 2021

And Jennifer is now my co-instructor in the Stanford Lean LaunchPad class.). Over the last two decades Shawn has seen hundreds of startups use the Lean Methodology. The MVP Tree. Many of them get hung up on understanding how to select the right minimal viable product. Shawns guest blog post describing describing the MVP Tree is below.

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betashop.com

OCTOBER 8, 2012

But, you can iterate and iterate on features, but you cannot iterate your way to a business model. I’ve seen too many businesses get stuck or fail because of their endless pursuit for the magic new feature that is going to help them gain traction. Find one person, make them your sherpa, and lean on them.

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ReadWriteStart

MARCH 27, 2011

Steve Blank, author of Four Steps to Epiphany , has helped formulate the thinking behind the Lean Startup methodology , together with Eric Ries. He observed that most startups that succeed aren't lean: their goal is to have an exit rather than a scalable business. This is lean development without any customer development.

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www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Over the past year or so, work-for-equity arrangements have become an integral part of Arizona Bays business model. But Ive definitely had to lean on Dave. Successful businesses are built in Iowa every day. Learn how from the experts at PR Newswire. Get your business in the picture. Will yours be next?

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 26, 2024

Her fund, Day One Ventures , has built an exceptionally successful business model, achieving a cumulative portfolio of companies surpassing $35 billion in just a few years. This philosophy is demonstrated in her collaborations, as she leans on art to help fill the gap between society and technology.

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Startup Lessons Learned

JULY 9, 2009

No business model, either. Is it really worthwhile spending time and money trying to impress each other with our supposed successes, especially in a business where real feedback can take five or ten years? We go to mixers, buy fancy offices, focus on PR, and try to one-up each other. What was different this time?

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

I’ve spent this year working with corporations and government agencies that are adopting and adapting Lean Methodologies. For example, when companies say, “We value our employees” but have reserved parking spots, a private cafeteria and over-the-top offices for the executives that tells you more than any PR spin. to the new values.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

It’s the antithesis of the Lean Startup. These bubble startups were actually guessing at their business model and did premature and aggressive hype and early company launches and had extremely high burn rates – all predicated on an IPO to raise more cash. The Rise of the Lean Startup. And it may work. IPOs dried up.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Monday, September 22, 2008 The three drivers of growth for your business model. The AARRR model (hence pirates, get it?) He also has a discussion of how your choice of business model determines which of these metric areas you want to focus on. Choose one. Expo SF (May.

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Up and Running

JULY 24, 2015

On Bplans, you’ll find templates, free eBooks, and articles on how to plan and start your business. Business Model Generation. This website offers a downloadable worksheet called a business model canvas that helps you think through your business idea. Small Business Administration Loan Programs.

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Startup Lessons Learned

MARCH 13, 2009

Announce a new product, start its PR campaign, and engage in buzz marketing activities. Even if you must launch to your customers, avoid the urge to also launch in extra places, just because your PR firm can do it at the same time. If you are having trouble raising money, sometimes a little PR can help. Help you raise money.

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The Equity Kicker

JULY 8, 2019

The other most common focus areas for platform teams are to employ talent and PR/marketing experts who give advice to portfolio companies on strategy in these areas and have relationships and discounts with pre-vetted agencies who can deliver the work. Business model. And what’s holding it back?

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Steve Blank

APRIL 5, 2017

I reminded her that all the Lean tools she learned in class–Customer Discovery, business model and value proposition canvases– contained her answer. Founders ask me all the time whether they should hire a PR agency. Hiring a PR agency too early is a sign that the CEO is treating this as someone else’s problem.

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market-by-numbers.com

DECEMBER 7, 2009

The driving force helps shape technology choices, importance of design, market segment, and business model as well as company culture, growth plan and exit strategy. link] about 1 hour ago from Quora RT @marksbertrand : like lean?

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

MARCH 11, 2014

Edwin: Oh sorry, so the business model. Edwin: The business model is that the organizer has to pay. I think I might be able to speed things up, especially now that everybody always talks about the book The Lean Startup. Do you think that’s a good business model? Is that what they’re doing?

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 10, 2013

It’s difficult to fake corporate culture | Business Insider – [link]. How a 1-Page Business Model Will – and Won’t–Help Your Lean Startup | by Kevin Dewalt – [link]. The critical metrics for each stage of your SaaS business | by Lars Lofrgren – [link]. 10 Myths about Startups – [link].

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Steve Blank

APRIL 30, 2009

Initially your job is to understand each of the parts of your business model before you hire someone to do it. Or by a VP of Marketing who talks “branding&# , SEO/SEM, PR agency, etc. Hopefully you and your co-founders are experts in one or two parts (agile development, SEO/SEM, etc.)

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 8, 2013

Glaser-Harvard Business Review – [link]. 10 Things Sheryl Sandberg Gets Exactly Right In ‘Lean In’ | Forbes – [link]. What is 500 startups business model? The Ultimate Guide to Customer Acquisition | KISSmetrics Blog – [link]. Answer: [link]. ” – [link].

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 26, 2016

1 – Business Model. Our business is unique because our business model addresses 2 major shifts in the fashion industry today: 1) the rise of fast fashion and its affect on major more traditional fashion companies like Gap, J. Photo Credit: Stefanie Tacata. crew, Aeropostale, etc.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 29, 2011

Much credit for the mindset of keeping companies lean, having them launch & experiment on products and trying to “find product / market fit&# goes to Steve Blank (author of the much respected Four Steps to Epiphany ) and Eric Ries , spiritual leader of the “ Lean Startup &# movement. They should start “lean.&#

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www.chubbybrain.com

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

For four years we have offered the synchronization service for no charge, predicated on the hypothesis that a business model would emerge to support the free service. Too much PR, too early. We had the wrong business model. Dave Jones made a virtue of having no business model for APB. Author : Todd.

Software Review 79

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Steve Blank

JUNE 22, 2009

For the first 25 years HP’s business model was static. Of course HP did ship new products and innovate, but their center of innovation was sustaining innovation , around the core of their existing business. Elephant Graveyard Reinvention of large companies, while making for great case studies are rare. carry on reading.

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