Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 23, 2013

First, he says, the focus of an established firm is to execute an existing business model — to make sure it operates efficiently and satisfies customers. Finding a viable business model is not a linear, analytical process that can be guided by a business plan.

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Business Model Technical Review Business Plan Search 334

Steve Blank

JANUARY 17, 2023

Venture Studios are an “idea factory” with their own employees searching for product/market fit and a repeatable and scalable business model. But these look for founders who have a technical or business model insight and a team. They do the most to de-risk the early stages of a startup. Carlos stirred his coffee.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 24, 2017

— Unremarked and unheralded, the balance of power between startup CEOs and their investors has radically changed: IPOs/M&A without a profit (or at times revenue) have become the norm. Typically, this caliber of bankers wouldn’t talk to you unless your company had five profitable quarters of increasing revenue. Board Control.

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Founder Technical Review CTO Hire IPO 281

Steve Blank

JUNE 27, 2017

Initially, a startup has no business model and no market share to defend. Its employees and investors don’t depend on an existing revenue stream. If they select a business model that targets industry incumbents, they don’t have to worry about upsetting existing customers, partners or distribution channels.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Minimize one-time sales in your business model. You need a stable customer base with an automatically renewing revenue stream, such as the subscription model. Minimize permanent hiring and customized operational facilities. Your solution must have value for every customer.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

There are currently 488 businesses in the IV therapy industry in the United States, indicating a thriving market. To stand out, new entrants must focus on creating a robust business model that prioritizes patient safety and adheres to healthcare regulations.

Mobile 97

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

In an over-funding environment companies are encouraged to eschew revenues in a land grab to acquire eyeballs, clicks, page views or whatever other vanity metrics give VCs the false comfort that they’re sitting on a gold mine. The opportunity to transact at the point of purchase increases the sheer number of revenue opportunities.

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Venture Capital Technical Review LP Mobile 347

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 7, 2013

The market and venture capitalists are looking for business, but with a continuing focus on proven business models. Your friends and family are really the only answer until you have a significant revenue stream. Follow with a killer executive summary, investor presentation, and financial model. Timing is critical.

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Venture Capital IPO Elevator Pitch Initial Public Offering 252

Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 23, 2013

First, he says, the focus of an established firm is to execute an existing business model — to make sure it operates efficiently and satisfies customers. Finding a viable business model is not a linear, analytical process that can be guided by a business plan.

Business Model 226

Business Model Business Plan Technical Review Search 226

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 24, 2017

Subscription business models have been around for a pretty long time, but thanks to modern technology, this model has evolved from milk or newspapers delivery to a versatile eCommerce experience. As a starting entrepreneur, you might wonder: why on earth would I want to start a subscription (box) business? Conclusion.

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 19, 2021

Also, it can open up numerous business models and revenue channels that were earlier inaccessible for want of a suitable hardware and software solution. IoT will also enable businesses to get a fresh pair of eyes to look into data to derive insightful business insights. . IoT’s impact on healthcare.

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Technical Review Software Review Cloud Vertical 215

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 9, 2012

Otherwise, sales, marketing, and operational costs will kill you. The holy grail is break-even, when revenues first catch up with the outflow. Just the process of doing financial projections allows you to see areas of strength and weakness in your proposed business model, thus enabling you to make critical adjustments sooner.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 17, 2018

This can happen through early marketing, independent of whether you have yet delivered a single product, proven your business model, or have any real customers. If Elon Musk is an advisor to your transportation startup, that is major traction, even without a product or revenue. Build an experienced technical and executive team.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

She realised the revenue operations market was booming, especially within the tech industry, and therefore wanted to explore what is largely an untapped market within the UK and Europe. RevOps, or “Revenue Operations”, is a B2B function that uses automation to help teams make the right decisions to grow their business.

Congo 158

Congo Technical Review Africa Netherlands 158

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 15, 2013

Otherwise, sales, marketing, and operational costs will kill you. The holy grail is break-even, when revenues first catch up with the outflow. Just the process of doing financial projections allows you to see areas of strength and weakness in your proposed business model, thus enabling you to make critical adjustments sooner.

Forecast 238

Forecast Business Plan Burn Rate .Net 238

Steve Blank

MAY 9, 2017

To continually innovate, companies need to operate at startup speed and cycle time much longer their 20 th century counterparts did. Continuous innovation requires the imagination and courage to challenge the initial hypotheses of your current business model (channel, cost, customers, products, supply chain, etc.) The founders.

Restful 249

Restful Silicon Valley San Jose Puerto Rico 249

View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

This is sometimes business-model dependent, e.g.: Product/Design/Engineering headcount – need to bring on a full-time PM and/or designer with X product milestones; rough estimates of engineering headcount by stage. Businesses with a geo/city-based operations – city GMs/on-the-ground ops teams.

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Part-Time VPE Seed Stage CTO Hire Forecast 195

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2022

There is nothing wrong with a focus on making the current business model work better. Typical incentives give percentages of quarterly revenues and contribution as rewards for success. Avoid the macho concept that only top management can solve problems or address strategic challenges. Encourage an entrepreneurial culture.

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Stock Options Incubator Framework Stock 277

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 17, 2019

Converting customer-centric advantages into business value requires a deep understanding of all the financial elements of your business, as well as customer drivers. A strategy of empowering people will produce near-term as well as lasting results for your business. Turn value creation (revenue) into value capture (profit).

Technical Review 218

Technical Review Revenue Analytics Metrics 218

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 14, 2015

by Jack Narcotta, Devices Analyst at Technology Business Research. Lenovo’s modest overall revenue growth in calendar 2Q15 – 3.1% Lenovo’s modest overall revenue growth in calendar 2Q15 – 3.1% Additionally, lower profits in PCs – operating profit fell 7.8% year-to-year revenue growth in calendar 3Q15 to $10.9

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Revenue Technical Review Lean Mobile 100

VC Cafe

MARCH 16, 2025

Perhaps the most powerful content creation of all, which is growing in popularity is coding, catapulting companies like Lovable which hit $17M in annualised recurring revenue in February 2025, up from $7M at the end of 2024. These costs represent an ongoing tax on revenue, requiring careful consideration in business model design.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review B2C Generative AI IPO 78

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Not just any carpet cleaning business, but specifically an endeavor in dry carpet cleaning services. This blog aims to guide you through the process, from the initial steps of conducting market research to operational management, hiring staff, and more.

Balance Sheet 145

Balance Sheet Technical Review Business Model Business Plan 145

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

While it’s true that at no other time are customers in as much of a shopping mood, SMBs cannot afford to sit back and follow a “Field of Dreams” business model. An operating website does not automatically translate into customers stopping by for a visit, let alone buying something.

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Customer Social Media eCommerce Campaign 176

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Doing so also closed their doors to a source of revenue they relied heavily on to keep their business alive and operating. Through this economic turmoil some businesses have collapsed and others have flourished.

Technical Review 279

Technical Review United States eCommerce Due Diligence 279

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 resources. Try this one.

Business Model 334

Business Model Intellectual Property Angel Investor Channel 334

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2021

There are so many businesses around us, and to stay in the game, you need to think of ways to improve your small business revenue. It’s important to remember that every small business needs a different approach. Here are 8 straightforward ways to help you improve your small business. Follow industry best practices.

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Small Business Mobile Revenue Social Media 179

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. The need for efficient last-mile delivery – has led to the rising need for Courier service apps among businesses and customers.

Technical Review 163

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Demand Social Media 163

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2024

Introduction to Business Risks Many businesses assume that risks are solely related to financial instability, but dangers can come from various sources, including cyber threats, operational disruptions, and legal issues. Diversification: Reducing dependency on a single revenue stream to minimize financial risk.

Technical Review 167

Technical Review Global Reputation Employee 167

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

There is nothing wrong with a focus on making the current business model work better. Typical incentives give percentages of quarterly revenues and contribution as rewards for success. Avoid the macho concept that only top management can solve problems, or address strategic challenges. Encourage an entrepreneurial culture.

Stock Options 236

Stock Options Incubator Framework Stock 236

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 19, 2017

The lean start-up movement has been based on a single insight – which the purpose of a start-up is to discover a business model that works. The objective of a start-up is to discover a business model that works. This process continues until a viable product (and business model) can be discovered.

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Product Development Lean Developer Product 153

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 25, 2010

At the same time every computer company was writing its own operating system. Soon standard operating systems (e.g. It’s the combination of Business Model Design and Customer Development. Business Model Design. Today every business organization from startup to large company uses the words “business model.”

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Customer Development Business Model Developer Customer 332

Up and Running

JUNE 7, 2021

Most companies are focused squarely on the extrinsic motivation of making a profit to expand their operations and satisfy their shareholders. The shift toward business models that embrace social responsibility raises questions about how financially sustainable it is to dedicate resources and employee energy to doing good in the world.

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Framework United States Employee Vesting 191

Hunter Walker

APRIL 17, 2025

By early 2024, we were sustainably profitable for a second time, on track to generate over $30 million in revenue and starting to get some PEs and strategics showing interest in Issuu. The most important aspect of venture debt is to fully understand the covenants, essentially business operations collateral, to which you are agreeing.

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Covenant Acquisition IPO Artificial Inteligence 77

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

JULY 23, 2013

Marketo filed for IPO with impressive 80% year-over-year growth in 2012, with almost $60m in revenue. of revenue, force-feeding sales pipelines with an unprofitable product. So no, this upside-down business model isn’t what a SaaS business should construct. SaaS companies earn their revenue over time.

Business Model 335

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 4, 2019

At Wildcat, we recommend benchmarking your startup against the four core architectural pillars of the Traction Gap Framework: product , revenue , team and systems. Revenue Architecture. A comprehensive revenue architecture should be designed to enable a startup to generate and monetize awareness, engagement and usage.

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Framework Architecture Cleveland Early Stage 127

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 2, 2019

In fact, remote work is on the rise – especially in the form of virtual assistants – and it’s one of the primary reasons why more small businesses are opting to outsource work. companies have increased their use of outsourcing, which is primarily done for cost-cutting reasons, followed by the ability to focus on their core business.

Technical Review 147

Technical Review Due Diligence Technical Support Bootstrapping 147

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

The fundamental objective and aim of seed investment is to assist a company in launching its operations successfully. Seed capital is a component of the initial investments made in young businesses. During the pre-seed fundraising stage, investors need a viable business plan to base their investments on.

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Seed Stage Technical Review Early Stage Due Diligence 148