Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2023

Yet everyone has limits, and every investor implicitly has similar limits on what makes a startup investable, or one to avoid at all costs. Here is my perspective on the highest risk elements, from my years of working with investors and watching startups come and go: All the co-founders are first-time entrepreneurs.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

In the US, a nonprofit is technically any company who qualifies as tax exempt through IRS Section 501(c). Government grants. The grant source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days when relevant due to the Obama administration initiatives on alternative energy and healthcare.

Equity 235

Equity Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy 235

The Startup Magazine

JULY 6, 2024

Developing Your Business Plan Creating a solid business plan for your property management business is crucial. It requires thorough market research, understanding your target market, defining your services, and planning your daily operations. Review policies regularly and update them as needed.

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Management Software Review Technical Review Social Media 105

David Teten

JULY 10, 2019

Do you have a great team at your seed startup, but your product just isn’t working? Would you like to have a salary from day one that you work full-time on your startup? For 2 years, I’ve been struggling to think what I can do to help make America functional again, in light of how broken our governance is. A nonprofit?

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David Teten

MAY 7, 2019

Do you have a great team at your seed startup, but your product just isn’t working? Would you like to have a salary from day one that you work full-time on your startup? For 2 years, I’ve been struggling to think what I can do to help make America functional again, in light of how broken our governance is. A nonprofit?

America 60

America Technical Review Advisory Board Due Diligence 60

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Today we are announcing the biggest entrepreneurial program ever launched – Startup Weekend Next. A partnership of Startup Weekend , Startup America , TechStars and Udacity , Startup Weekend Next brings four weeks of amazing hands-on training learning to build your startup to cities around the world.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 30, 2017

One of the most common complaints I hear from new business owners and startups is about the pain and difficulty raising capital. Based on my experience with startups, I’m a strong believer that there are far better alternatives available, if you think outside the box. Create the ideal investor profile for your unique business.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2019

Most of the innovative business ideas are lost in the market due to a lack of appropriate funds. Startup funding is undeniably an essential part of any new business launch, which is typically a hard nut to crack. However, here, we have attempted to shortlist a few easier ways for funding a startup. Bank loans.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 8, 2021

This class is built on conducting in-person of interviews with customers/ beneficiaries and stakeholders, but due to the pandemic, teams now had to do all their customer discovery via a computer screen. Few consider opportunities to make the world safer with the Department of Defense, Intelligence community or other government agencies.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Most healthy businesses need business financing at some point. Startups have to deal with starting costs and ongoing businesses have to finance growth and working capital. Financing options depend on what kind of business you have. Are you a startup or ongoing business? The role of the business plan.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2011

Money to build the business is the number one challenge for most startups. A large percentage of startups never apply to either. You need to explore more common and more productive approaches for getting your startup moving forward. Self-funding is the preferred source of cash for your startup – if you can do it.

Technical Review 233

Technical Review Bootstrapping Startup Venture Capital 233

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 10, 2011

I was invited to Finland as part of Stanford’s Engineering Technology Venture Program partnership with Aalto University. Toxic Business Press and Contradictory Government Incentives. While the government says they love startups, the first thing they did this year is raise the capital gains tax.

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Finland Naming Russia Government 332

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has been at the top of the list for more than 20 years because it ensures freedom of trade and monetary policy, while respecting the integrity and transparency of the government. A Hong Kong business can open bank accounts anywhere without any restrictions by the Hong Kong government.

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United Kingdom Limited Liability Company China Asia 129

The Startup Magazine

MAY 27, 2023

Useful Tools While you might not have a clear idea of the specifics of your business plan just yet (though it’s always worth thinking about), it will do you some good to brush up on the kinds of tools that are going to be useful for someone in your position. Your idea is a good one – it’s one that you believe in.

Social Media 109

Social Media Business Plan Software Review Audience 109

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Yet everyone has limits, and every investor implicitly has similar limits on what makes a startup investable, or one to avoid at all costs. Here is my perspective on the highest risk elements, from my years of working with investors and watching startups come and go: All the co-founders are first-time entrepreneurs.

New York City 202

New York City Silicon Valley Bootstrapping Technical Review 202

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Do I have the resources (financial, human, and technical) necessary to start and grow a successful accounting firm? How will my business be structured? What is the nature of my client base (individuals, businesses, government entities)? A Poor Business Plan: A poor business plan can also lead to failure.

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Technical Review Business Plan Networking Employee 148

Up and Running

JULY 28, 2022

A small business is an independently owned and operated entity that engages in commercial activity and fulfills the set industry-specific size standards. The size standards are different for each industry and are defined by the government body established to oversee such matters. According to the U.S. Develop a founders agreement.

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Small Business Intellectual Property Cofounder Software Review 167

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2016

Yet everyone has limits, and every investor implicitly has similar limits on what makes a startup investable, or one to avoid at all costs. Here is my perspective on the highest risk elements, from my years of working with investors and watching startups come and go: All the co-founders are first-time entrepreneurs.

New York City 120

New York City Silicon Valley Startup Bootstrapping 120

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

In the US, a non-profit is technically any company who qualifies as tax exempt through IRS Section 501(c). Government grants. The grant source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days when relevant due to the Obama administration initiatives on alternative energy and healthcare. That’s a higher calling.

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Angel Investor Equity Technical Review Exit Strategy 120

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2012

Money to build the business is the number one challenge for most startups. A large percentage of startups never apply to either. You need to explore more common and more productive approaches for getting your startup moving forward. Self-funding is the preferred source of cash for your startup – if you can do it.

Technical Review 257

Technical Review Bootstrapping Venture Capital Incubator 257

Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 23, 2013

My friend Ron Ashkenas interviewed me for his blog on the Harvard Business Review. Ron is a managing partner of Schaffer Consulting , and is currently serving as an Executive-in-Residence at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. government agencies and private corporations, he has a unique perspective.

Business Model 334

Business Model Technical Review Business Plan Search 334

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

After considering about 200 investment opportunities over the past two years, we have established a decision making process to identify trophy entrepreneurs and startups. Unfortunately, we read far more poorly written business plans at Main Street than good ones. Repetition will kill an otherwise acceptable business plan.

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Intellectual Property Balance Sheet Phoenix Arizona 265

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 8, 2014

Yet everyone has limits, and every investor implicitly has similar limits on what makes a startup investable, or one to avoid at all costs. Here is my perspective on the highest risk elements, from my years of working with investors and watching startups come and go: All the co-founders are first-time entrepreneurs.

New York City 254

New York City Silicon Valley Bootstrapping Technical Review 254

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2015

Every investor in your startup, even friends and family, normally expects a share of your company (equity), which means your return for all your effort goes down quickly. After months of preparation, you should expect another six to nine months for reviews and funding cycles. Enhance your business plan and marketing with these in mind.

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SBIR Equity Technical Review Early Stage 120

www.reincubate.com

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Email us or call +44 (0) 844 3579899 home about services blog labs Chief Technology Officer job description (for web, start-up or corporate) « Upgraded your iPhone to OS 3 but files are missing? We think the most important principle is that the CTO is the go-to point for all technology in the business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 1, 2010

Money to build the business is the number one challenge for most startups. In reality, there are multiple more productive approaches you should explore in getting your startup moving forward. Yet, I find that startup founders often fixate on one or two sources, often to the detriment of their business.

Technical Review 149

Technical Review Bootstrapping Startup Venture Capital 149

Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 23, 2013

My friend Ron Ashkenas interviewed me for his blog on the Harvard Business Review. Ron is a managing partner of Schaffer Consulting , and is currently serving as an Executive-in-Residence at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. government agencies and private corporations, he has a unique perspective.

Business Model 226

Business Model Business Plan Technical Review Search 226

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

In the US, a nonprofit is technically any company who qualifies as tax exempt through IRS Section 501(c). Government grants. The grant source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days when relevant due to the Obama administration initiatives on alternative energy and healthcare.

Angel Investor 132

Angel Investor Equity Technical Review Exit Strategy 132

Gust

JULY 12, 2012

In all four countries we met passionate entrepreneurs who were eager to discuss their exciting startups, as well as angel investors looking to support them. On Wednesday, April 18th, I gave a keynote speech on US Startup Valuation Trends for the 1st Irish Angel Meetup. We had a lovely time in Northern Ireland.

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Community Estonia Ireland Finland 121

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

OCTOBER 11, 2010

This is Part 5 of the 5-part series: 5 lessons from 150 startup pitches. Ask a technical founder about his startup, and he'll proudly describe his stunning software — simple, compelling, useful, fun. We're going to get reviews on blogs.". A friend of mine knows how to get popular on Twitter.".

Software Review 261

Software Review Technical Review Viral Software Development 261

ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

If you're capable of seeing past the old stones of Paris and the picturesque rural villages, you'll realize that France is every bit as technologically advanced as any other Western country - more so in some areas. When I came to Paris in 2006, I had a well-developed idea for a startup and nothing else. Want to start up in France?

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France Technical Review Incubator Early Stage 163

Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 6, 2022

Steve is the CEO of Founders Space, one of the world’s leading startup accelerators with over 50 partners in 22 countries. Founders Space was ranked the #1 incubator for overseas startups by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazines. Questions I ask Steve Hoffman: [2:30] How did you get into the business of advising start-ups? [3:49]

San Francisco 97

San Francisco Technical Review Incubator Silicon Valley 97

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2013

In the US, a non-profit is technically any company who qualifies as tax exempt through IRS Section 501(c). Government grants. The grant source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days when relevant due to the Obama administration initiatives on alternative energy and healthcare.

Equity 207

Equity Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy 207

Board Effect

JUNE 9, 2021

Thousands of great ideas never come to fruition because business owners and founders of nonprofit organizations aren’t familiar with the startup business grant process. They simply don’t have the seed money to get a business or organization off the ground. What Is a Startup Business Grant?

Government 54

Government Technical Review SBA Angel Investor 54

Steve Blank

MAY 23, 2016

It said, “teach us to number our days that we gain a heart of wisdom “ Since then I’ve had a series of interesting careers: technician in the Air Force, tech writer, marketer, entrepreneur, CEO and now educator and mentor. Established businesses execute business models while startups search for them.

Lean 225

Lean Technical Review Vietnam Engineer 225

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

In the US, a non-profit is technically any company who qualifies as tax exempt through IRS Section 501(c). Government grants. The grant source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days when relevant due to the Obama administration initiatives on alternative energy and healthcare.

Angel Investor 218

Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy Equity 218

Gust

JUNE 17, 2012

Money to build the business is the number one challenge for most startups. A large percentage of startups never apply to either. You need to explore more common and more productive approaches for getting your startup moving forward. Self-funding is the preferred source of cash for your startup – if you can do it.

Technical Review 164

Technical Review Bootstrapping Venture Capital Incubator 164