Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 13, 2011

The $30 billion trade surplus in advanced technology products that America enjoyed just one decade ago has now become a $56 billion deficit. In addition, due to Sarbanes-Oxley and other regulations, accounting costs have gone up an estimated four times for all businesses, and 2008-2009 represented the worst IPO market in forty years.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Heralding a new era of digital transformation, technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) are being infused exponentially into the world around us. Most notably, the ground-breaking development and rapid global distribution of mRNA vaccines highlighted the speed and scale of technological advances to outsmart humanity’s most dire threats.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 8, 2021

Although the class was run completely online, and even though they were suffering from Zoom fatigue, the 10 teams of 42 students collectively interviewed 1,142 beneficiaries, stakeholders, requirements writers, program managers, industry partners, etc. – while simultaneously building a series of minimal viable products.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Today we are announcing the biggest entrepreneurial program ever launched – Startup Weekend Next. Just a crazy idea two years ago, the class is now taught at Stanford , Berkeley, Columbia , Caltech, Princeton and for the National Science Foundation at the University of Michigan and Georgia Tech.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 30, 2022

As a potential investor, I always think of the high rate of failure of disruptive technologies, due to the longer learning curve of customers, infrastructure change consistently required, and higher marketing costs. Technology is great, but high-tech major-step-forward solutions are not the answer to all our change challenges.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2010

If I’m interested I get to spend more time with them, if I’m not I don’t have to – A few companies per month come in that have fascinating business ideas that warrant my spending more time trying to understand their people, company, technology and market. Tags: Tech Market Analysis VC Industry.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 9, 2021

Many Americans choose to forge their own way by choosing a trade school or a trade certification program over college. Would you like to learn how pipes fit in a house like a beautiful, technical maze? Most industrial engineering techs attend a technical school or get an associate’s degree before they become certified.

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Steve Blank

MAY 19, 2021

To help a large Defense organization wrestle with how to increase the velocity of innovation in their ranks Steve Blank and I spent the better part of last week with our heads together reviewing everything we learned in the five years since we merged the concepts of problem curation and Lean while launching the innovation pipeline.

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View from Seed

JANUARY 27, 2021

We are looking to bring on board a versatile new team member to support the varied internal operations of the firm as well as collaborate with the partners on our external programs and communications with the broader entrepreneurial community. You are actively engaged in the NYC or Boston tech ecosystem. How To Apply .

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Board Effect

AUGUST 25, 2021

Ordinarily, the community banking trends from 2020 would provide a glimpse of what’s to come in 2021, but to say the least, 2020 was an extremely unusual year. Your community bank needs to stay in the loop of banking trends because banks play a central role in society, and we live in a continually evolving world.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Business blogs are an extension of your website and can effectively communicate the value of your business. Today there are huge communities online, like Facebook and Twitter, which grew in popularity for socializing with friends. Wikipedia started this, but it is also used for technical support, software, and product reviews.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Instead, buyers are checking out product and service information in their own way, often through the Internet, their social network, or just plain word-of-mouth or customer reviews. It’s a myth that social networks and their technologies are creating new approaches to marketing. Build strong customer communities.

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Back in 1990’s, I was working for one of the leading sogo shohsa (trading company) in Japan, building data communications startups. After helping build the first Ethernet switch startup, I was attracted by Asynchronous Transfer Mode 25Mbit/sec technology, (ATM25) which was 2.5x But customers didn’t agree.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 8, 2014

Portfolio community building. Industry reviews. Most firms hire associates straight out of MBA programs and usually it is a “2-3 years and out” type of job. So the “VC associate” is largely a launching pad job for exceedingly bright and hard-working young tech professionals. Deal screening.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 16, 2020

This combination is especially important for business owners who aren’t designers or tech wizards, as it gives you everything you need to put together compelling, contemporary, clean, eye-catching designs that drive conversions. In technical terms, Kajabi’s new Lightning Loader provides local caching. Lightning Loader. Conclusion.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 16, 2020

If you’re interested in learning more about a career in Life Sciences, start reading: Medgadget – medical technology blog. If you’re thinking about educational technology start by reading EdSurge. Accredited universities also offer online programs (see here.) MobiHealth News. Science Daily – medical research news.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

JULY 12, 2010

Between this blog and reviewing applications to Capital Factory I see hundreds of pitches a year. Well 80% of the folks I meet tell me they're way better than average at SEO, Twitter, and "building communities" whateverthehell that means. In all the interviews you've read about founders' success, how many credit their MBA program?

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Silicon Valley gets significant attention for its role in producing tech startups that often go on to see massive, international success. In the past decade, hundreds of interesting, innovative tech companies have emerged in and around Israel—and they’re worth learning from.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

To keep up with all the upcoming innovations coming our way, let’s dive into the top 5 technologies to look forward to in 2020. IoT Technology. These devices shall be embedded with a kind of sensor, software, or technology to connect and exchange data. How is IoT Technology changing the World? What is IoT?

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 27, 2013

It is 12,000 sq ft of indoor /outdoor space and we’re building into a community work environment. Like many modern VCs, we’re committed to investing in the community and in our portfolio companies. We also run annual CEO summits and topical discussions groups in marketing, technology, recruiting and the like.

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VC Cafe

MARCH 1, 2024

In addition, founders thinking about starting a company can be overwhelmed by choice, as there are so many problems to tackle with technology, but it could be comforting to know that investors are interested in those areas in the first place.

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Steve Blank

JANUARY 4, 2011

I spent two weeks of December in Chile as a guest of Professor Cristóbal García, Director of EmprendeUC at the Catholic University of Chile , which just signed up a 3-year collaboration partnership with Stanford’s Technology Ventures Program. Yet the copper companies import nearly 100% of the advanced technology they use.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 1, 2019

Programming is at the heart of almost every job, especially in the tech and engineering field. Although there are many different programming languages, some have become very popular due to their performance and adaptability. If you are just starting to learn programming languages, then Python is a great place to start.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2020

Jeannette has more than 25 years of experience successfully leading IT programs for Fortune 500 companies. She also speaks on motivational topics related to entrepreneurship, overcoming diversity, and advancing young women in the field of information technology. is a boutique information technology project management firm.

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Up and Running

JUNE 13, 2017

A Harvard Business School report, “ The State of Small Business Lending: Innovation and Technology and the Implications for Regulation ,” declares that large banks approve only 33 percent of loans under $100,000, compared to 60 percent approved by small banks. But don’t fret—community lenders are helping small businesses. in Maine.

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Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 7, 2016

It’s been exciting to watch the Lean Startup movement grow from a practice utilized in the tech world to one implemented in a wide variety of sectors ranging from enterprise to education, religious organizations, nonprofits, and government groups. Guest post by Jennifer Maerz, contributing editor of Lean Startup Co.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2013

It’s the first EIR that we’ve had in the years that I’ve been with the firm and I hope will be the start of our investment in this program. But … we had committed to setting up an EIR program where we would fund people to work on their ideas in our offices and also get the dual experience of working inside a VC.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

In addition to a speedy and complete understanding of the relevant science and technology of each disease, companies require an upgraded level of competency across the board to translate ideas into economically viable treatments.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Many websites and applications depend on news article APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) to gather high-quality news content. Check customer reviews or testimonials for insights into their user experience and overall satisfaction levels.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 23, 2023

Technology advancement has transformed the way we live, work, and communicate. The continuous innovation in technology has led to the development of smarter devices, faster and more reliable networks, and unprecedented levels of connectivity. Better technology means happier patients and less stressed staff.

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Hearpreneur

MAY 3, 2023

Technology innovation is driving advancements in various industries, shaping our world today. From AI and machine learning to biotechnology, technology is revolutionizing our lives. Innovations like blockchain, virtual reality, and cloud computing are transforming business and communication.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 1, 2021

As part of The Startup Magazine Founder Interview Series , we interviewed Maha and David Harper, wife and husband co-founders of Atlas Group London, a construction-tech startup that has digitized the building of healthcare facilities. TSM: With a bit more detail, what does your company do? Share with us what problem you’re solving).

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 10, 2020

This allows them to attract talented students that might have otherwise not been able to go through the application process due to geographical restrictions. One university that has championed this approach is Ivy Tech Community College. AI-powered exam proctoring allows for remote programs.

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Startup Lessons Learned

AUGUST 20, 2020

Some food banks saw demand 3-4x normal, just as their volunteer base shrunk due to worries about COVID-19 infection. We’re hopeful that by sharing our story, others in the tech and philanthropic world can get some ideas for ways they can use lean principles to help their communities through this trying time.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2019

A strong and competent healthcare industry is a must-have in every community. In this age of technological advancement and digital transformation, we can still see areas of healthcare lagging behind. If the medical field is facing such challenges now, it means that the traditional method of programming has failed.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 28, 2014

Additionally, the tech startup community has grown so quickly that Utah has a new nickname: The Silicon Slopes. For technologically inclined businesses, Texas has increased its STEM (Science, technology, engineering and mathematics) workforce by 34,000 since 2009. Austin in particular is a technological and cultural hub.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 23, 2022

The Strategy Behind Building A Thriving Online Community For Your Brand written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Jenny has been creating, executing, and reviewing strategies for online communities for more than 10 years. Key Takeaway: Community is one of those big buzzwords right now.

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