Steve Blank

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Claim that employees have stolen IP from their previous employer. Lock-up critical resources , like materials, components, people, law firms, distribution channels, partners and make them unavailable to innovation groups/startups. Use patents as a weapon. Filing patent infringement lawsuits – whether true or not.

Government 293

Government Advisory Board Leadership Programming 293

Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

We discuss best practices for system hardening, managing security in a distributed workforce, and the significance of password management and compliance standards. Managing security in a distributed workforce requires clear policies. Key Takeaways Cybersecurity is crucial for marketing firms and small businesses.

Software Review 67

Software Review Security Distribution IP 67

Austin Startup

MARCH 26, 2019

They will be your best friend when things go unexpectedly wrong with the channel or when something breaks. More mature DTC brands are finding success with a broad range of marketing channels?—?paid When is the right time to diversify your sales channel mix? And something always breaks.) These add up very quickly.

Technical Review 49

Technical Review Software Review China Acquisition 49

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

For much of 2013 I watched the press write articles about how the YouTube “MCNs” (multi-channel networks) were doomed and tried to square that with the data I was watching at the one I invested in, Maker Studios, who has had one hell of a year. ” YouTube takes 45%. but not that this justifies take a 45% revenue share.

Networking 366

Networking Media Distribution Video 366

Lightspeed Venture Partners

JUNE 11, 2012

In 2009 I wrote a guest post at Industry Gamers about why social gaming is so attractive to investors , where I talked about the three key elements oin gaming: Development, Distribution and Discovery. But I think the framework of Development, Distribution and Discovery is still a useful lens to view the industry.

IP 114

IP Distribution Viral Mobile 114

Version One Ventures

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

More equal access to distribution channels: The web gives software start-ups the ability to efficiently reach consumers and business customers through search, social, and mobile channels. Servers can be rented and product/market fit can be achieved faster than ever before.

IP 156

IP B2C Demand Startup 156

VC Cafe

AUGUST 18, 2011

Celeno - Celeno is a leading vendor of standard-based WiFi silicon solutions capable of distributing up to 4 HD video streams, with full home coverage (over 500 sqm) and carrier grade robustness. 264 and multi-screen, the ICE Video Platform is the clear leader for Every Screen video processing and distribution.

Mobile 113

Mobile Media IP Distribution 113

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Part 6: Distribution channels in Life Sciences. In medical devices, understanding reimbursement, regulation and IP is critical. Part 3: described what we’re going to do about it. Part 4: This Will Save us Years – Customer Discovery in Medical Devices. Part 5: Value proposition and customer segments in Life Sciences.

Lean 247

Lean Customer Development IP Agile 247

The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2018

If you use the IP address given to you by your ISP, your online activity is probably far from save. A VPN will provide you with a secret and private channel that is encrypted. Tor creates a layer of anonymity by bouncing your activity around a distributed network relays. Source: Pexels. One thing you can do is use a VPN service.

IP 75

IP Internet Naming Social Media 75

VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Trend to watch : an equivalent to MCNs (Multi Channel Networks) on the early days of YouTube where creators band together to generate economies of scale (and share revenue). Copyright, or the lack thereof – it’s hard for creators to prevent illegal distribution of their IP.

Aggregator 207

Aggregator Vertical Audience Seed Stage 207

SVPG

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Because she understood the potential for IP-based syndicated content technology, Alex started searching for new and useful ways to put this technology to use. Legal wasn't used to distribution via IP enabled devices. Rather than a large reseller channel, Adobe would now have a direct relationship with their customers.

Product 60

Product Technical Review Software Review Engineer 60

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Before this South Korean wonder spread across the globe I had written about a trend in global audiences that exists when the costs of production are nearly zero and the costs of distribution are also nearly free. It was loaded on the channel of Hi I’m Rawn , a long-time YouTuber. think Apple. Then back to work, people!

Video 380

Video Audience Global Distribution 380

Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 27, 2023

So the example I give is we call a turn in a roadway, A turn, but it's really not, it's just a non-linear distribution of asphalt. I mean I started, we didn't have the internet, you know, as one of our channels so to speak. And the idea behind that is distinguishing the turn from that witch is turning is important.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Cofounder Kansas City Tulsa 78

Steve Blank

MARCH 11, 2015

They’ve learned the best distribution channel to get the product from their company to the customer. They’ve found product/market fit (what products customers want to buy). They’ve figured out the revenue model (subscription, license, direct sale, etc.) and how to price the product.

Widget 120

Widget Lean Business Model Metrics 120

Steve Blank

MAY 3, 2011

The concept of Partners , took some explanation as some teams confused partners with the Distribution Channel.). Any IP you need to license? For example, Apple needed music from their record label partners to make the original iPod and iTunes experience complete. The Nine Teams Present. How many people?

South Dakota 233

South Dakota Business Model Lean United States 233

This is going to be BIG.

JULY 7, 2014

IP masking FTW! Is it wrong for a restaurant to open their doors to that person ahead of others because they need the marketing channel? Restaurants deserve a better, more economical, way to distribute tables, and customers deserve more transparency and fairness. Did I miss the ethical posturing at the time? Screw the law!

Venture Capital 127

Venture Capital IP Naming Internet 127

The Startup Lawyer

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

If a startup gets paid via a revenue share arrangement, the potential exists for the large company to exercise their early-termination rights and get their white-label app’s users free-of-charge (or worse, the IP). The Distribution Channel. Tags: Startup Issues IP mobile applications white label.

Mobile 50

Mobile IP Intellectual Property Vesting 50

The Startup Lawyer

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

If a startup gets paid via a revenue share arrangement, the potential exists for the large company to exercise their early-termination rights and get their white-label app’s users free-of-charge (or worse, the IP). The Distribution Channel. Tags: Startup Issues IP mobile applications white label.

Mobile 44

Mobile IP Intellectual Property Vesting 44

Up and Running

JANUARY 31, 2017

Login LockDown limits the number of login attempts from a given IP range within a certain time period. Social networks are now an important channel to distribute website content. Without content distribution, the search engines won’t take your pages seriously. Login LockDown. Floating Social Bar.

SEO 60

SEO Analytics Caching Engineer 60

ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

For example, you could be dealing with different channels (“on-site”, “in-app”, “mobile web”, etc.). Let’s say you’re a distributed startup team frustrated with your web meeting software. What Is Web Personalization? There are tons of possibilities. Understand.

Web 48

Web Software Review Jordan Technical Review 48

Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

He perfected the art of distributing content and quickly established himself as a leader in this market. What you’ll learn if you give a listen: What the difference is between Facebook Live, Snapchat and Instagram Stories and how to effectively use each of these channels. Michael is a master of online marketing. month per line – flat.

Social Media 28

Social Media Media IP Distribution 28

Duct Tape Marketing

MARCH 28, 2018

If not, they’re just not going to invest their time and effort because really all they are now is IP, they’re just an IP arbitrage place. The sell of a traditional publisher is they’ve got all the connections, the sales, distributions in place. We use pretty standard distribution channels to be honest.

Distribution 63

Distribution IP Audience New York 63

Occam's Razor

JANUARY 28, 2013

They use geo/ip to work out where I am. A really nice way to do a multi-channel strategy. Not just the online + offline part (though they all want multi-channel desperately), but the whole cart experience. I press a button and – boom! – Music! It is not that hard to do this. They work out my local time. I love this.

Web 165

Web Design Marketing Security 165

BeyondVC

JUNE 13, 2004

That is, you can store a legal copy of (or link to) a show or song among your stuff in the cloud and play it anytime anywhere and copy it onto limited devices (a la iPod) but not endlessly duplicate and distribute it. While Mirra is a nice product, it will be hard to compete with the Linksys brand and distribution channel.

Cloud 60

Cloud IP Distribution Networking 60

VC Cafe

JANUARY 16, 2011

Allot is a leading provider of intelligent IP service optimization and revenuegeneration solutions based on Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) technology, Allot Service Gateway solutions for mobile broadband are compliant with 3G.4G/LTE Our solutions provide peace of mind, improve quality of life and save costs to users and service providers.

Mobile 103

Mobile Securities and Exchange Commission Flash IP 103

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Startups are developing IP relevant to the disruption. For example, Google’s acquisition of Nest (which had customers, revenue and a distribution channel) allowed it to enter the connected home market immediately. (We’ll cover “ corporate moonshots ” in a subsequent post.).

Silicon Valley 120

Silicon Valley Acquisition Boston Early Stage 120

www.vccafe.com

MARCH 11, 2013

IP Location Tools. free, distributed source code control management system. British Library Business & IP Centre : Funded by the London Development Agency, the British Library supports inventors, small businesses and entrepreneurs from that first spark of inspiration to successfully launching and developing a business.

Software Review 53

Software Review Technical Review Israel Startup 53

Up and Running

JANUARY 5, 2018

While Walmart hasn’t acquired in this area yet, its internal initiatives and IP show interest. Allbirds’ expanding appeal, range of products, and distribution channels could attract Walmart. Increase in-store efficiency. Disclosed funding: $27.4M.

Acquisition 94

Acquisition Hawaii Partner Non-Compete 94

maplebutter.com

JANUARY 8, 2013

I just launched a small online retail business last week, and feel a bit lost about marketing ideas and how to get the most out of social media channels. Typically it goes one lead: $200K+, couple medium pro’s: $50-$100K, then strategic guys at $25K (sometimes $10K for ultra strategic / domain expertise / distribution / etc).

Technical Review 44

Technical Review Startup Cofounder Software Review 44

Occam's Razor

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

In this case, a simple distribution of overall search traffic and the amount that is coming via paid search. You can get the overall traffic numbers… Which gives you a sense for how strategically you are treating this channel, and how your competitors are doing it. It shows Traffic Share and distribution of the share.

Metrics 60

Metrics Analytics Non-Compete Search 60

Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 20, 2019

8- Stop counterfeiting and IP infringement globally. I honestly believe that through a combination of technology and expert people we can help put a stop to counterfeiting and IP infringement globally. Setting up a publishing company to internationally distribute the book, initially in 3-4 languages. Photo Credit: Robert Stolk.

Papua New Guinea 79

Papua New Guinea Hawaii Advisory Board Churn Rate 79

ConversionXL

JUNE 19, 2019

Key Messaging: define the core messages and unique value proposition that you’ll communicate across every asset and channel. Create Assets: align your assets and channels to the stage of the buyer’s journey. Set targets: metrics to tackle the overarching goal for your product lifecycle. Launch: set the campaign live.

Agile 90

Agile Analytics Algorithm Software Review 90

Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

They are largely invisible in the normal channels where customer service and community management pays attention. People arrive on the forums because they've tried going through the "proper channels" to no avail. It has channels to speak to but they continue to be closed and frankly rather rude.

Community 158

Community Management Lean Software Review 158