Steve Blank

JUNE 26, 2014

Next we teach Distribution Channels (how are you going to sell the product) and Customer Relationships (how do you Get/Keep/Grow customers) and Revenue Streams (what’s the Revenue Model strategy and pricing tactics.) I realized we were trying to conform to a lecture order optimized for web, mobile, hardware.

Intellectual Property 290

Intellectual Property Lean IP Open Source 290

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Beardbrand currently has two different YouTube channels, one with 1.6 We launched the larger channel back in 2012 and the smaller channel in 2019. These channels combined are generating hundreds of thousands of views a day, none of which we pay for. Giant channel examples are Smarter EveryDay , Mark Rober , and MKBHD.

Channel 129

Channel Metrics Algorithm Video 129

Steve Blank

MARCH 12, 2014

Therefore we needed them to think and learn about two parts of a startup; 1) ideation - how to create new ideas and 2) customer development – how do they test the validity of their idea (is it the right product, customer, channel, pricing, etc.).

Lean 335

Lean Customer Development Startup Silicon Valley 335

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Disruption today is more than just changes in technology, or channel, or competitors – it’s all of them, all at once. Today, companies and government agencies are not able to access and mobilize the innovative talent and technology they need to meet these challenges. One can generously describe them as innovation dead ends.

Government 322

Government Technical Review Acquisition Metrics 322

YoungUpstarts

MAY 29, 2019

In fact, one of the most difficult obstacles for most businesses is convincing the main power houses (board members, directors, investors) to sign off on the budget needed to fully explore these opportunities; especially when it comes to investing in mobile technology, i.e. mobile app development. This is where your research comes in.

Mobile 127

Mobile Retention IP Metrics 127

TechEmpower

JULY 24, 2023

” or “Are you developing for desktop, tablet, mobile, or all three?” What channels will you use (e.g., Are you targeting desktop, tablet, or mobile? Most new sites need to account for mobile delivery – but on the other hand, not every MVP needs both desktop and mobile versions.

Developer 520

Developer Technical Review CTO Hire Fractional CTO 520

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

If you want to know more about them and why they grew so rapidly I’ve written about them here ( online / offline mobile ad integration ) & here ( the most obvious mobile phone ad unit ). how much energy to put into channel partners vs. direct sales. how much energy to put into channel partners vs. direct sales.

Technical Review 325

Technical Review Early Stage Software Review Los Angeles 325

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 25, 2020

There is practically no other distribution channel that drives engagement and builds customer relations better than email marketing. For example, to Amazon, email marketing is not just another marketing channel. Most of us go through them while we are on the go on a smartphone or mobile device. With more than 2.5

Email 232

Email Sales Marketing Campaign 232

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Their idea is that consumers will want a subscription service for short form entertainment (10-minute programs) for mobile rather than full length movies. Will consumers want to watch short-form mobile entertainment? Companies struggle to compete while reconfiguring legacy distribution channels, pricing models and supply chains.

Lean 335

Lean Burn Rate Startup IPO 335

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

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2022

My friends who “grew up” with lifetime careers in General Motors, Exxon Mobil, or even IBM, are now often too embarrassed to even mention it. Having only a large capital base and distribution channels, with no innovation, is not a sustainable business model. On the other hand, everyone wants to be an entrepreneur.

Artificial Inteligence 315

Artificial Inteligence Offshore Merger Technical Review 315

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2013

Ryan was not only a senior engineer at Salesforce.com (he ran mobile and also ran content management) but was also my cofounder at Koral and lead architect at BuildOnline. The media world now has its own leader running the largest YouTube multi-channel network startup. Another major hire was Ryan Lissack who joined as CTO.

Video 320

Video Los Angeles Technical Cofounder CTO Hire 320

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 29, 2020

Personal protective equipment (PPE) are now being routinely used to ensure health and safety, virtual shopping is at an all-time high due to qurantine and lockdown, and physical interactions have been limited to mobile and online platforms. Mobile Devices : Shopping and paying bills online are more convenient using mobile devices.

Demand 173

Demand Product Artificial Inteligence Software Review 173

ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 18, 2020

While mobile banking has been just a competitive advantage for commercial banks before, it has become the ultimate survival requirement today. Even though mobile banking apps, web portals, and budget tracking tools might seem to be common to many customers in the modern world, a significant part of them has remained unfamiliar with them. .

Global 179

Global Technical Review Mobile Analytics 179

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 15, 2023

This centralization improves content discoverability, eliminates duplication, and enables efficient content reuse across multiple channels. Multi-Channel Publishing: Businesses can easily distribute content across various platforms and channels, including websites, social media, email marketing, and mobile applications.

Software Review 158

Software Review Software Small Business Social Media 158

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 18, 2020

Customers often want a brand that’s active in all major channels. Some people might prefer communicating via email, while others may prefer social media platforms or mobile phones to reach out to you. This way, you can make sure that they’re receiving the right customer support they need to be satisfied. Provide Multichannel Support.

Customer 231

Customer Technical Review Software Review Startup 231

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’s impact on mobility. IoT brings organizations a whole new way of working wherein it becomes easier to control, manage, and monitor remotely located hardware. Source: Scnsoft.

Technical Review 215

Technical Review Software Review Cloud Vertical 215

VC Cafe

MARCH 16, 2025

Attractive Consumer Opportunities in 2025 and Beyond While there hasn’t been a blockbuster IPO for consumer tech companies (mobile apps, B2C model startups) that matches the scale of Uber, Airbnb, Roblox, DoorDash, or Unity over the past 5 years, it feels like the momentum for consumer tech is rapidly changing.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review B2C Generative AI IPO 78

Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2014

Which brings me back to your mobile phones. 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. Think about this; 7 years ago Nokia owned 50% of the handset market.

Private Equity 330

Private Equity Metrics China Intellectual Property 330

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 14, 2020

Here are simple, effective ways to stay successful in the new customer experience battleground: Connect all communication channels. Mobile, phone, online, live chat, and social media are just some of the ways customers and companies are connecting. Technology is everywhere, meaning customers have multiple options to reach your brand.

Customer 162

Customer Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Retention 162

YoungUpstarts

JULY 15, 2020

Let’s see what iGMS has to offer: Handy Channel Manager. iGMS incorporates a handy channel manager enabling you to look after day-to-day activities related to your rental business. The platform is designed to help hosts streamline operations, manage their properties, and make the most of their vacation rental property portfolio.

Software Review 234

Software Review Software Hosting Portfolio 234

Steve Blank

JANUARY 22, 2014

as a distribution channel have vastly reduced the amount of capital a startup needs at the early stage when the risk is greatest. However, four critical advances over the past decade (cloud, accelerators, Lean, and Angels) not only changed the math for tech investing but made regional tech clusters possible.

Early Stage 295

Early Stage Silicon Valley Oregon Technical Review 295

Up and Running

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Our skills and expertise go well beyond that, encompassing brand management, the art of persuasion, understanding nuanced audiences and channels, a genuine flair for language crafting and creative writing, and borderline-obsessive grammar knowledge.”. Make sure your website is mobile-friendly. Handle any redirect issues.

Small Business 153

Small Business Marketing Software Review Technical Review 153

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

My friends who “grew up” with lifetime careers in General Motors, Exxon Mobil, or even IBM, are now often too embarrassed to even mention it. Having only a large capital base and distribution channels, with no innovation, is not a sustainable business model. On the other hand, everyone wants to be an entrepreneur.

Entrepreneur 263

Entrepreneur Offshore Merger Technical Review 263

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 4, 2017

Besides saving you some time (and possibly money), this will promote a consistent, recognizable brand across multiple channels. If your app is slower and more cumbersome than a mobile-optimized website, why would anyone bother using it? Use as much pre-existing material (content, visuals, video, text, etc.) Speed Matters.

Developer 174

Developer Software Review RSS Software Development 174

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2021

You need to establish your place on major social media platforms, build your website, get more business on these channels using SEO techniques, and so on. Make your business mobile-friendly. More and more people are using their mobile devices to access the internet, so you need to make sure your website is mobile-friendly.

Small Business 179

Small Business Mobile Revenue Social Media 179

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Today’s shoppers expect all businesses to have a modern web presence — especially on mobile. Today’s modern buyers do almost everything web-based on their smartphones, with 89% connecting to the internet via their mobile devices. Be active on any channels your target audience frequents, whether it’s Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube.

Technical Review 164

Technical Review Channel Audience Web 164

The Startup Magazine

APRIL 22, 2019

They have embraced technology – technology that gives them access to information and communications capabilities across multiple channels and devices, anywhere and at any time. There’s no secret to what these are: email, web, mobile apps, social media, and messaging/chat. The model has changed. Modern IVR.

Artificial Inteligence 127

Artificial Inteligence Customer Technical Review Social Media 127

ReadWriteStart

APRIL 8, 2023

M-Commerce Together with Voice Commerce Speaking of easing consumers’ lives, mobile commerce, also known as “m-commerce,” was a hit. In 2023, mobile commerce will remain in demand and grow even further. of purchases were made via mobile devices in the United States, as Statista reported. Only in 2021, 72.9%

eCommerce 185

eCommerce Technical Review Software Review Analytics 185

ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

For example, you might use guerilla marketing techniques to promote your product without spending much money on traditional advertising channels. Mobile banking in developing countries. This is where frugal innovation can help, as it allows you to stretch your resources further and get more bang for your buck.

Startup 198

Startup Technical Review Ghana Guerilla 198

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 11, 2018

6 Think Mobile-First. While PC and laptop usage still outpace mobile when it comes to online shopping, trends indicate a change. PC/laptop usage is steadily decreasing while mobile usage is climbing. And by the end of 2018, mobile phone transactions will make up 27 percent of all U.S. e-commerce sales. e-commerce sales.

Technical Review 170

Technical Review Mobile Social Media Acquisition 170

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 11, 2024

This involves optimizing page speed, internal linking, mobile responsiveness, and structured data. Integration with Other Marketing Channels Enterprise SEO isn’t a siloed operation. Its effectiveness flourishes through integration with various marketing channels.

SEO 146

SEO Technical Review Syndication Syndicate 146

YoungUpstarts

MAY 18, 2020

Having a notable segment of your customer base solely shopping online is evidence enough that a mobile responsive site is key. These surveys and data points make it clear: An omni-channel approach to customer interaction is key. These surveys and data points make it clear: An omni-channel approach to customer interaction is key.

Technical Review 189

Technical Review Channel Customer Internet 189

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 28, 2020

Email marketing is one of the most effective marketing channels for conversions. Websites shouldn’t be overcomplicated or fussy, plus they should also be easy to use on mobile. Many people look at sites on their smartphones and often come through emails and social media, so your desktop site has to translate well on a mobile screen.

eCommerce 264

eCommerce Sales Software Review Social Media 264

Up and Running

MAY 6, 2020

Once your strategic talent acquisition plan is in place, layer on the following best practices to get the greatest possible value out of your recruitment activities: Best Practice #1: Make It Mobile. Mobile responsiveness isn’t just important for SEO. Keeping your social media channels up-to-date and full of helpful information.

Technical Review 115

Technical Review Software Review San Francisco Acquisition 115

ConversionXL

JUNE 20, 2019

Simply sign up using your Google account, create a channel , and upload your video files. The average mobile viewing rates are 40 minutes per session.) Suggested videos encourage people to increase their watch time not just on your channel but on the platform as a whole. YouTube shines when it comes to brand awareness.

Hosting 127

Hosting Video Technical Review Software Review 127

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

The rise of mobile apps and their services, whether they cater to fitness, health or leisure, will continue to soar this 2019. Most businesses nowadays have multiple channels where their clients or customers can reach out to them, and customer service is continuously being improved to create a faster response.

Artificial Inteligence 174

Artificial Inteligence Database Social Media Technical Review 174