Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Activities define the unique expertise your company needs to deliver the value proposition, customers, channels, customer relationships and/or revenue. (If The answer to that question is what goes in the “Resources” box on the canvas (and if third parties outside your company are going to provide it, in the Partners box.).

Cofounder 335

Cofounder Founder Intellectual Property Business Model 335

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

That might start with the CEO giving the investor pitch to the whole organization, and distributing the current business plan document to everyone. Visit reference customers, partners, and vendors. Make sure all business processes are documented and integrated. If everyone has a different view of reality, you have no reality.

Technical Review 296

Technical Review Due Diligence Term Sheet Bankruptcy 296

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2014

We short-handed this marketing mix as “ the four P’s ” – product, price, promotion and place (distribution) – this was devised in 1960 and while a little bit dated is still a useful framework. Others copy the method and the channel grows weary of that tactic and begins to change the rules. Underbelly.

SEM 379

SEM Viral Marketing Widget 379

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2013

Anyone who reads this blog frequently will know that I am a big believer in low-cost video content and specifically the power of YouTube as a content creation & distribution platform. Distribution costs have, too. The media world now has its own leader running the largest YouTube multi-channel network startup.

Video 320

Video Los Angeles Technical Cofounder CTO Hire 320

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 10, 2016

Even the best products and solutions won’t go anywhere unless you sell them through the right channels. They usually get chastised and declined for ignoring the realities of the retail channel. The right channel for marketing and distribution is one of the basic “four Ps” of business (product, promotion, price and placement).

Channel 120

Channel Distribution Partner Acquisition 120

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 8, 2009

Traction can simply mean showing that you’re making progress with customers, product development, channel partners, initial revenue as a proof point, attracting well-known angel investors, winning industry awards / recognition. So if it’s not necessarily revenue that’s preventing an investment, then WTF is traction?

Technical Review 309

Technical Review Term Sheet Venture Capital Revenue 309

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 4, 2022

Founders have to communicate their ideas and products to investors, business partners, and the rest of the team. Then, hopefully, come customers, distribution channels, and going public or merging with an attractive buy-out candidate.

Semantic 342

Semantic Technical Review Retention Distribution 342

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Since NewTV won’t be making the content, they will be licensing from and partnering with traditional entertainment producers. NewTV will depend on partners like telcos to distribute the content. With enough cash in the bank, Katzenberg can afford to create content, sign distribution deals, and see if consumers watch.

Lean 335

Lean Burn Rate Startup IPO 335

TechEmpower

JULY 31, 2023

Look at different customer acquisition channels, how they are converting, and the expected lifetime value of customers acquired through those channels. Apply costs to each channel. Finally, review the numbers with your partners. We need to make sure we have these numbers. Don’t overcomplicate things with reporting tools.

Metrics 260

Metrics Startup Retention Acquisition 260

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 14, 2010

They are tasked with “getting deals done&# so they race around talking to tons of potential partners inking anything from channel sale deals , product integration, international distribution agreements, co-marketing arrangements, M&A discussions, etc. what is the best channel to reach these people? -

SEM 323

SEM Development Team Review Channel Social Media 323

Steve Blank

JANUARY 2, 2014

Part 6: Distribution channels in Life Sciences. Over the course of the class Mira Medicine team spoke to over 80 customers, partners and payers. It includes reimbursement, regulation, IP, validation, channel access, etc. Part 3: described what we’re going to do about it. Part 7: Revenue Streams in Life Sciences.

Lean 250

Lean Algorithm Customer Development IP 250

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 11, 2020

Amidst the outbreak, governments across the region, such as Singapore have been promoting the use of digital finance as a means to minimise physical contact and stamp the spread of the virus, channelling more monetary support for the growth of e-payments and digital financial solutions.

Asia 290

Asia Technical Review Technology Singapore 290

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Once this new service became popular then the media companies could control the rules of distribution & advertising. The goal of any cartel is to control production, distribution & marketing of a set of goods with the goal of maintaining high prices. This narrative has been confirmed to me by several senior studio executives.

Video 292

Video Technical Review Advertising Distribution 292

Steve Blank

APRIL 23, 2014

Companies manage these three types of innovation with an innovation portfolio – they build innovation internally, they buy it or they partner with resources outside their company. Corporate business development and strategic partner executives are flocking to Silicon Valley to find these five types of innovation.

Acquisition 334

Acquisition Intellectual Property Silicon Valley Startup 334

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2024

It should also cover logistics, distribution, and risk management. Establishing Distribution Channels Choosing the right distribution channels is crucial for successful exporting. Evaluate each option based on your product, target market, and resources to determine the best distribution strategy for your business.

Distribution 167

Distribution Technical Review PPC Operations 167

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Founders have to communicate their ideas and products to investors, business partners, and the rest of the team. Then, hopefully, come customers, distribution channels, and going public or merging with an attractive buy-out candidate.

Semantic 261

Semantic Technical Review Retention Distribution 261

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2013

Founders have to communicate their ideas and products to investors, business partners, and the rest of the team. Then, hopefully, come customers, distribution channels, and going public or merging with an attractive buy-out candidate.

Entrepreneur 254

Entrepreneur Semantic Technical Review Retention 254

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

We have partnered with existing developer communities, including academic communities to offer developer days and workshops. The BBM SDK allows very unique social features to existing and new applications, including the ability to distribute and share applications virally through BB. Approximately 3,000 apps available for PlayBook.

Developer 207

Developer Asia Thailand Singapore 207

View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

The old brands and distribution channels are dead or dying. What’s looking likely is that instead of physical stores and ecommerce being distinct, separate channels, we will see increasingly tight integration between the digital and physical experience of a brand or retailer — and new forms of retail experiences altogether.

Internet 209

Internet eCommerce Bankruptcy Technical Review 209

Steve Blank

JANUARY 22, 2014

Dino Vendetti a VC at Bay Partners, moved up to Bend, Oregon on a mission to engineer Bend into a regional technology cluster. as a distribution channel have vastly reduced the amount of capital a startup needs at the early stage when the risk is greatest. I visited Bend last year and caught up with his progress.

Early Stage 295

Early Stage Silicon Valley Oregon Technical Review 295

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 11, 2011

GoTo.com went on to ink huge distribution deals with Microsoft, AOL & Yahoo! Secondly, they had an owned & operated (O&O) website – Google.com – and Overture had shut down GoTo.com at the request of their very profitable and large distribution partners. The Wedding Channel. Shopping.com.

Product 350

Product Tuvalu Dilution Incubator 350

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2012

Trusted partners quit, personal friends become enemies, and staff management becomes a huge burden. Too many startups simply follow the standard distribution channels, use standard pricing, and count on their one extra feature to give them the market. Build a learning organization that shares your vision and drive.

Advisory Board 240

Advisory Board Forecast Early Stage Product Development 240

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 5, 2019

Founders have to communicate their ideas and products to investors, business partners, and the rest of the team. Then, hopefully, come customers, distribution channels, and going public or merging with an attractive buy-out candidate.

Semantic 235

Semantic Technical Review Retention Distribution 235

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 20, 2011

Trusted partners quit, personal friends become enemies, and staff management becomes a huge burden. Too many startups simply follow the standard distribution channels, use standard pricing, and count on their one extra feature to give them the market. Build a learning organization that shares your vision and drive.

Advisory Board 232

Advisory Board Startup Forecast Early Stage 232

YoungUpstarts

MAY 5, 2020

The opportunity here is in improving communication channels through the plethora of tools that technology and the internet offer. This will help you fill gaps within your operations that have been created either by losing employees or outsourced partners. Adding value can also mean reimagining your product distribution.

Small Business 227

Small Business SBA Small Business Administration SEO 227

Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2014

Today’s workforce has radically different expectations, brands are losing their power, physical channels are being destroyed by virtual ones, market share is less important than market creation, and software is eating world. For example, Coke added snack foods, which could be distributed through its existing distribution channels.

Private Equity 330

Private Equity Metrics China Intellectual Property 330

ConversionXL

MAY 27, 2022

Pay attention to your close rate per channel. Doman-Pipe’s team does this with a dedicated feedback Slack channel and an internal “Voice of the Customer” report. If you’re targeting new markets, you might need to partner with a third-party data company, like Snowflake , to learn about your potential customers.

Demand 124

Demand B2B Distribution Channel 124

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

In Netflix’s case this is their DVD distribution business. If you haven’t followed this check out what’s happened with Netflix’s biggest content partner who has withdrawn from the service. new arrivals plus library versus just library) or even create channels (i.e. Who knows?

Los Angeles 329

Los Angeles Revenue Retention Acquisition 329

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2010

Whether your new software is ‘in the cloud,’ an online download, or distributed on a CD through various direct and indirect distribution channels, the process of localization is still a time consuming, manually intensive, and expensive effort. Despite all the hype and free tools, there still is not ‘an app for that.’

Software 200

Software Distribution Europe Database 200

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

It’s very unusual for two competitors to have exactly the same strengths – in development, marketing, distribution, or customer support. Capitalize on shared costs and common distribution. Similar companies, even though competitors, usually face economies of scale and overlapping distribution channels.

Partner 434

Partner Non-disclosure Agreement Intellectual Property Non-Compete 434

Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

With over a decade of experience in his toolkit, he specializes in helping clients build out cross-channel acquisition systems using a mix of owned, earned and paid tactics. 07:17] What is you cross-channel acquisition strategy? [11:13] 20:58] Are there any overlooked channels or platforms worth exploring? This is John Jantsch.

Channel 90

Channel Acquisition Framework B2B 90

Up and Running

MAY 1, 2014

Does each business partner own an equal portion of the business? 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. Retail Distribution.

Business Plan 163

Business Plan Forecast Balance Sheet Distribution 163

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Does partnering with other businesses make sense? Here are a few of the advantages to consider when partnering with another brand or business. Depending on who you partner with, this could be an entirely new complementary audience or an expansion of the market you already serve. But what if you own a small business?

Small Business 153

Small Business Reputation Partner Distribution 153

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.

Botswana 148

Botswana Business Plan Oregon Distribution 148

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 28, 2020

To get you moving in the right direction, why not think about partnering with an eCommerce & Amazon Marketing Agency. Email marketing is one of the most effective marketing channels for conversions. They are also an excellent tool for gaining feedback and distributing important brand news. Utilize email marketing.

eCommerce 264

eCommerce Sales Software Review Social Media 264

The Next Web

DECEMBER 30, 2012

Social media marketing for startups : How to use social to launch, position your messaging and get distribution. Coursera is a social entrepreneurship company that partners with the top universities in the world to offer courses online for anyone to take, for free. Startup Hiring : How to attract, hire and retain the best people.

Artificial Inteligence 156

Artificial Inteligence Founder Private Equity Ruby 156

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

AOL was controlled by one company and the Internet was distributed. They controlled distribution to the masses. The conventional wisdom at Fox’s headquarters is that MySpace had “made&# both YouTube & Photobucket by allowing them distribution. AOL was closed, the Internet was open. Twitter is much more.

Social Network 318

Social Network Networking Internet Technical Review 318