Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

NewTV will depend on partners like telcos to distribute the content. Given Verizon just shut down Go90 , its short form content video service, it will be interesting to see if Verizon distributes Katzenberg’s offerings.). Companies struggle to compete while reconfiguring legacy distribution channels, pricing models and supply chains.

Lean 335

Lean Burn Rate Startup IPO 335

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Having only a large capital base and distribution channels, with no innovation, is not a sustainable business model. Government bail-outs do not promote innovation. The new corporate model is a distributed entrepreneurial model. Existing technologies have been “commoditized” globally.

Engineer 219

Engineer Entrepreneur Offshore Merger 219

Board Effect

MAY 15, 2024

Board development helps members understand their governance roles and the legal responsibilities that come with those roles. If their voices are excluded or withheld, the board loses effectiveness as a governing body. Instead, it’s the result of purposeful and consistent efforts and planning.

Technical Review 74

Technical Review Software Review Government Pennsylvania 74

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Entrepreneurs versus Saboteurs Startups and scaleups outside of companies or government agencies want to take share of an existing market, or displace existing vendors. Inside these commercial or government organizations there are people who want to kill innovation (as my friend Jared just discovered). Poison startup financing sources.

Government 293

Government Advisory Board Leadership Programming 293

Board Effect

JULY 9, 2024

Without efficient and consistent communications channels, board members can become confused, frustrated or, even worse, disengaged from their governance roles. Not all communication channels are created equal Nonprofit and mission-driven boards have many options when it comes to communicating among members and with administrators.

Software Review 52

Software Review Security Software Pennsylvania 52

YoungUpstarts

MAY 5, 2020

Speaking of help, the Federal Government has allotted upwards of $2 trillion to help those struggling in the US economy. Inc has prepared a useful list made up of loans and grants offered by the Federal and state governments and private corporations. Adding value can also mean reimagining your product distribution.

Small Business 227

Small Business SBA Small Business Administration SEO 227

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 29, 2020

So, what are the in demand products during this time of pandemic that both budding and seasoned entrepreneurs may want to consider manufacturing or distributing? These apps are used by teams to collaborate and pitch sales through digital channels. These are some of those: 1. Medical Products. Product Shipping Packaging Products.

Demand 173

Demand Product Artificial Inteligence Software Review 173

ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Still, COVID-19 helped tip the balance towards a globally distributed model. Government restrictions and fears of infection pushed companies that had previously held out to accept remote working, and many discovered that it’s more manageable than they had expected. Factors that are tipping the scales. Automate as much as possible.

Distribution 145

Distribution Global Agile Startup 145

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 28, 2019

Will they accept an open-source state channel? Governments will not stand for it, but it doesn’t mean there isn’t a solution. Most companies use advanced channels on blockchains. They bring high performance with robust distributed accounting, however they suffer security flaws and they don’t have a built-in compliance features.

Open Source 85

Open Source CTO Hire Fractional CTO Algorithm 85

View from Seed

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Depending on the business model, some hire providers as full-time W2 workers and some assemble a network of part-time providers with disperse distribution of available hours. Another possible growth channel is through employers, though competing with other benefits is never easy. Why is 2021 Different.

Vertical 156

Vertical Software Review Portfolio Demand 156

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Drupal supports various modules and distributions which fasten the process of editing, thus saving both your time and money. . Well then add NASA , CERN , and London Government in the list too. Drupal offers modules and distributions which provide necessary site features and functions in a single download. Bottom Line.

India 191

India XML Architecture Distribution 191

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

Having only a large capital base and distribution channels, with no innovation, is not a sustainable business model. Government bail-outs do not promote innovation. The new corporate model is a distributed entrepreneurial model. Existing technologies have been “commoditized” globally.

Entrepreneur 263

Entrepreneur Offshore Merger Technical Review 263

Board Effect

JULY 31, 2023

In another example, Irish nonprofit FoodCloud has transformed its food distribution model by adopting a platform integrated with the Tesco supermarket chain to reduce food waste, preventing more than 75,000 tons of food from going into landfills. So how are the most successful nonprofits using technology?

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Technology Software Review Philadelphia 52

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

Having only a large capital base and distribution channels, with no innovation, is not a sustainable business model. Government bail-outs do not promote innovation. The new corporate model is a distributed entrepreneurial model. Existing technologies have been “commoditized” globally.

Offshore 139

Offshore Merger Technical Review Distribution 139

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Sedibeng’s primary market advantages are their company culture, consistent “quality” branding, traditional brew recipes, and commitment to rural distribution. Sales channel relationships. A weakness that may deter investors is NovOculi’s lack of relationship with the medical device distribution community. Expansion.

Botswana 148

Botswana Business Plan Oregon Distribution 148

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 14, 2010

For that, you need to implement a winning distribution channel strategy. Common channel strategies include direct to customer, distributor, and joint venture arrangements. For many markets these days, the channel owns the market. In other words, you may have the best product, but no distribution means no business.

Channel 213

Channel Distribution Startup Warrant 213

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 26, 2021

The business proposals I see often target multiple unrelated segments, such as consumers, enterprises, and government. Specify a primary customer channel for sales. Today the most common and successful channel for new ventures is online e-commerce. Patents are a good place for you to start.

Intellectual Property 332

Intellectual Property Angel Investor Business Model Channel 332

Steve Blank

MARCH 22, 2022

A quantum network’s value comes from its ability to distribute entanglement. This market includes secure quantum key distribution, clock synchronization, random number generation and networking of quantum military sensors, computers, and other systems. Quantum Cryptography/Quantum Key Distribution. Quantum communications ?

Technology 436

Technology Algorithm Stealth Distribution 436

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

Having only a large capital base and distribution channels, with no innovation, is not a sustainable business model. Government bail-outs do not promote innovation. The new corporate model is a distributed entrepreneurial model. Existing technologies have been “commoditized” globally.

Offshore 120

Offshore Startup Merger Technical Review 120

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Nice-to have” and “easier-to-use” products, or social ventures needing government support, are not likely to provide a financial return to investors. Marketing programs and distribution channels are required for even the best solutions, with an appropriate and viable rollout and growth strategy.

Due Diligence 271

Due Diligence Intellectual Property Entrepreneur Preferred Stock 271

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 7, 2012

You need to find vendors who can deliver in less cost and time than competitors, and build distribution and support channels. After the market and product have been validated, the real challenge comes. A prototype is the three-dimensional version of your vision.

Startup 242

Startup Early Stage Database Distribution 242

Up and Running

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Tangible assets of the company , such as capital, credit, existing customers or distribution channels, patents, or technology. What about shifts in consumer behavior, the economy, or government regulations that could reduce your sales? What advantages do you have over your competition? Manufacturing facilities?

Technical Review 166

Technical Review United States Reputation Curation 166

Gust

DECEMBER 6, 2011

A medical device company, on the other hand, may need cash resources to pay for FDA testing, designing the prototype, manufacturing the product, establishing an inventory of the devices and establishing marketing and sales channels for the products. Government Grants. $3 US Government. ANNUAL US $$$. 50 billion. GEM Studies.

Angel Investor 179

Angel Investor Venture Capital Valuation Software Engineering 179

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 3, 2016

Cash is always hard to find, but in many cases it’s even harder to find access to needed distribution channels, government contract expertise, or the special skills required to deliver your solution. Usually it pays to work in an industry for a while, before you try to fix it. Willing to start today and find resources later.

Intellectual Property 120

Intellectual Property Startup Angel Investor Viral 120

Occam's Razor

APRIL 2, 2012

Multi-Channel Attribution is a red hot topic in our industry, and yet it is so poorly understood. Roll up your sleeves, put a smile on your face, grab a pinch of common sense, a heavy dose of reality and let's go… Three Types of Multi-Channel Attribution Problems. Multi-Channel Attribution. In case you were curious.

Channel 154

Channel Analytics Framework Advertising 154

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 29, 2010

You need to find vendors who can deliver in less cost and time than competitors, and build distribution and support channels. After the market and product have been validated, the real challenge comes. A prototype is the three-dimensional version of your vision.

Entrepreneur 236

Entrepreneur Early Stage Database Distribution 236

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 1, 2015

Cash is always hard to find, but in many cases it’s even harder to find access to needed distribution channels, government contract expertise, or the special skills required to deliver your solution. Usually it pays to work in an industry for a while, before you try to fix it. Willing to start today and find resources later.

Intellectual Property 120

Intellectual Property Angel Investor Viral Distribution 120

ConversionXL

MAY 1, 2017

One of the greatest threats to long-term success is when companies aren’t vigilant enough about responding to the changes in their market—whether it’s by failing to spot product or channel fatigue, acknowledge new competition, make needed updates to products or marketing adjustments in a timely fashion, or embrace new technology coming online.

Technical Review 127

Technical Review Algorithm Channel Analytics 127

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 14, 2020

Nice-to have” and “easier-to-use” products, or social ventures needing government support, are not likely to provide a financial return to investors. Marketing programs and distribution channels are required for even the best solutions, with an appropriate and viable rollout and growth strategy.

Due Diligence 308

Due Diligence Intellectual Property Preferred Stock Startup 308

Steve Blank

JUNE 26, 2015

government to help them innovate faster– not just kind of fast, but 10x the number of initiatives in 1/5 the time. Here the company executes a known business model (known customers, product features, competitors, pricing, distribution channel, supply chain, etc.) I’ve been working with large companies and the U.S.

Lean 120

Lean Management Business Model Incubator 120

Occam's Razor

MAY 2, 2017

Since email is so important as an acquisition channel (and since likely nothing else works for them), I choose one of my three favorite email marketing metrics , CTDR. Continuing the obsession with deeper relationships… TBT is a newspaper that’s updated 80k times a day, how does the Recency distribution look like? I love governments!

Metrics 143

Metrics Acquisition eCommerce Analytics 143

Up and Running

MAY 1, 2014

You don’t need to be on every social media channel, but you do need to be on the ones that your customers are on. Distribution. For product companies, a distribution plan is an important part of the complete business plan. Distribution is how you will get your product into the hands of your customers. Retail Distribution.

Business Plan 163

Business Plan Forecast Balance Sheet Distribution 163

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 7, 2020

Governments, studios, and marketers already understand this, and how important a role video plays in marketing. Have a Clear Distribution Plan. You also have to use the right channel for your videos. Images rule the world we live in. And this makes perfect sense, as 65% of the human population is said to be visual learners.

Video 207

Video Churn Rate Marketing Miami 207

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

She’ll have to quit her well-paid job at a respectable company and tell her parents that although she studied hard throughout school and got into a great college and graduated in 3 years that she is now leaving it to change the way that manufacturers sell products electronically through their distribution systems. So you become jaded.

China 150

China Venture Capital Framework Partner 150

Startup Lessons Learned

JULY 22, 2020

When it became clear that waiting for government funding and support would take weeks, if not months, Lenore instead looked to her community for both, using her experience with the layoffs and her expertise as a small business owner to solve two of the massive problems crashing over our society.

San Francisco 60

San Francisco Government Technical Review Community 60

VC Cafe

JUNE 1, 2011

Taiyo has one of the most comprehensive generic product portfolios in the Japanese market and has a strong presence in all major distribution channels in Japan. The Japanese government has expressed its intention to increase generic penetration to 30% by 2012.

Israel 80

Israel Switzerland Japan Technical Review 80

VC Cafe

JANUARY 2, 2023

Sector funding distribution according to Greenfield Partners. In addition to investments, the Israeli tech sector found itself getting more politically involved as the new government led by Prime Minister Netanyahu (who holds the PM for the sixth time) was sworn in. 2023: hope for the best but prepare for the worst. Happy New Year!

Valuation 159

Valuation Down Round Israel Venture Capital 159