Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

You need to make sure you dont get away from trying bold new things, using some combination of your vision and in-depth customer conversations to come up with the next idea to try. Case Study: Continuous deployment makes releases n. But where do those ideas come from in the first place?

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JUNE 22, 2009

Some startups fail because the founders cant have this conversation - they either blow up when they try, or they fail to change because they are afraid of conflict. Case Study: Continuous deployment makes releases n. Pivot, don't jump to a new vision Why Continuous Deployment? Both are lethal outcomes.

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DECEMBER 16, 2009

Those who are interested in work-in-process might want to take a look at Work in small batches and Continuous deployment - Eric) Some specific TPS practices appear in Lean Startups. Conversion optimization is a form of kaizen. Conversion optimization is a form of kaizen. Case Study: Continuous deployment makes releases n.

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MARCH 29, 2010

I want to say a few words about why I am so excited about this event. The way forward requires getting everyone together in a room, and having a conversation about where were headed. When I was a practicing entrepreneur, startup events usually made me crazy. This event will be a chance to put that idea to the test.

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APRIL 7, 2010

At least, not in the traditional sense of trying to squeeze every tenth of a point out of a conversion metric or landing page. At least, not in the traditional sense of trying to squeeze every tenth of a point out of a conversion metric or landing page. Case Study: Continuous deployment makes releases n.

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MAY 31, 2010

I am grateful to everyone who helped make this event a success, especially my co-organizers Charles Hudson and David Sachs. Unfortunately, the video of our sllconf conversation is not online (due to technical problems), but we have a physical tape backup which we are endeavoring to get online soon.

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JULY 5, 2010

It is written in a conversational tone, doesnt take itself too seriously, and avoids extraneous fluff. It is written in a conversational tone, doesnt take itself too seriously, and avoids extraneous fluff. Case Study: Continuous deployment makes releases n. I think theyve succeeded. I think theyve succeeded.

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APRIL 14, 2009

Whats the right set of materials, conversations, etc. Case Study: Continuous deployment makes releases n. Towards a new entrepreneurship ▼ 2009 (88) ► December (4) Continuous deployment for mission-critical applica. How is that picture changed before and after your product. The selling order.

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MARCH 16, 2009

Ive had at least three conversations this week about the relationship between agile methodologies and customer development. Case Study: Continuous deployment makes releases n. Towards a new entrepreneurship ▼ 2009 (88) ► December (4) Continuous deployment for mission-critical applica.

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JANUARY 19, 2009

In any event, in order to hire effectively, you have to have a strong understanding if what the unit of progress is for your company. Given that most recruiting channels are pay-for-performance, its usually cheaper, too, because it has a lower conversion rate. Particularly the Continuous Deployment and Split testing posts.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 13, 2008

And then we would use that simple analytics system I mentioned to monitor the conversion rates of customers from each campaign. Case Study: Continuous deployment makes releases n. Towards a new entrepreneurship ► 2009 (88) ► December (4) Continuous deployment for mission-critical applica.

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AUGUST 24, 2009

So I generally feel right at home in these conversations. The new “discovery&# will be a continuous series of events, starting with a niche following and, for the successful artists, gradually transitioning into mainstream success. Case Study: Continuous deployment makes releases n.

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MARCH 25, 2010

Heres an excerpt: The Startups Rules of Speed - The Conversation - Harvard Business Review Every startup that achieves success eventually faces a critical moment — whether to speed up or slow down. Read the rest of The Startups Rules of Speed - The Conversation - Harvard Business Review. This is the speed-up-or-slow-down moment.

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Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 6, 2008

We tried and tried to boost our conversion numbers, each time analyzing what worked and what didnt, and iterating. We were excited by each new discovery, and each iteration we managed to move the conversion needle a little bit more. Case Study: Continuous deployment makes releases n.

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AUGUST 8, 2009

Case Study: Continuous deployment makes releases n. Towards a new entrepreneurship ▼ 2009 (88) ► December (4) Continuous deployment for mission-critical applica. Facebook Fans Recent & Upcoming Events 2010 I am experimenting with using Plancast to track my 2010 event schedule.

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JANUARY 7, 2010

Id be honored to have you join the conversation. The Conversation - Harvard Business Review For most of us, the phrase management science conjures up a decidedly non-entrepreneurial image, and for good reason. Read the rest at The Conversation - Harvard Business Review. Id be honored to have you join the conversation.

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JUNE 5, 2009

For example, say that your business model calls for a 4% conversion rate – as ours did initially at IMVU. After a few months of early beta at IMVU, we discovered that our actual conversion rate was about 0.4%. Case Study: Continuous deployment makes releases n. Two Ways to Hold Entrepreneurs Accountable (for Ha.

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JUNE 2, 2010

The Five Whys for Start-Ups - The Conversation - Harvard Business Review Root cause analysis and preventive maintenance are concepts we expect to see in a factory setting. The Five Whys for Start-Ups - The Conversation - Harvard Business Review Root cause analysis and preventive maintenance are concepts we expect to see in a factory setting.

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OCTOBER 28, 2008

If you find yourself getting asked non-key questions, try to use your answers to steer the conversation back to the key questions. Case Study: Continuous deployment makes releases n. Towards a new entrepreneurship ► 2009 (88) ► December (4) Continuous deployment for mission-critical applica.

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JANUARY 15, 2010

Two Ways to Hold Entrepreneurs Accountable - The Conversation - Harvard Business Review Way back when the money was doled out, the team made a compelling pitch about the large market that was going to adopt their new innovative product or service. Case Study: Continuous deployment makes releases n.

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MARCH 24, 2009

You can learn more about the event here. In most applications, most of the time, customers return to use the application not in response to a notification or event, but under their own volition. Anyway, for those of you planning on attending the Garage event , please come say hi. Its hosted by Kontagent and sponsored by Intel.

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Startup Lessons Learned

DECEMBER 6, 2008

Conversely I have seen many teams loose productivity by having team members slip into a "low energy state" where they just do the minimum necessary, lost in their own little world with little interaction with others, low accountability and perhaps most importantly no clear line between what they are doing and the success of the company.

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JULY 3, 2009

They were kind enough to open the event up to the public, which meant we were seriously stressing the buildings HVAC - and I have pictures to prove it: Thank you all so much! Note: there is video from this event, but its not online yet. Although there is cost and overhead associated with continuous deployment, the benefits are immense.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Beyond just those who will be hearing about the lean startup for the first time, Im expecting to shake a lot of hands and have a lot of interesting side conversations. Case Study: Continuous deployment makes releases n. Im especially curious to gauge the reaction of the civilian and military representatives of our government.

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MAY 14, 2009

The response so far has been nothing short of overwhelming, and I want to especially thank those of you who participated in the survey and customer validation exercise that helped shape this event. Id also welcome nominations over email , if you have someone you think is a good fit for the event. Labels: events 7comments: Mike 2.0said.

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Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 4, 2010

Paul Graham wrote this just the other day : I didnt consciously realize how much speakers at more public events censored themselves till I was able to compare the same people speaking off the record at YC dinners and on the record at Startup School. I think everyone who’s been around these events long enough knows this to be true.

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Startup Lessons Learned

AUGUST 16, 2010

’&# They removed the core plan, and conversions went up. ’&# They removed the core plan, and conversions went up. Case Study: Continuous deployment makes releases n. Towards a new entrepreneurship ► 2009 (88) ► December (4) Continuous deployment for mission-critical applica.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Notice that cohort and conversion based metrics do not suffer from this problem. When we look at the same conversion percentage for cohort after cohort, we are effectively getting a new, independent, report card for our efforts each period. Notice that cohort and conversion based metrics do not suffer from this problem.

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DECEMBER 16, 2008

We were trying to broaden the conversation beyond just viral customer acquisition. For example, IMVU runs frequent promotional campaigns that offer discounts, special events, and other goodies to its customers. Share your stories, and well incorporate them as we continue to flesh out this theory. very cool post Eric!

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Startup Lessons Learned

JANUARY 27, 2009

Do it right, and your conversion rates might be as high as 20%. Case Study: Continuous deployment makes releases n. Towards a new entrepreneurship ▼ 2009 (88) ► December (4) Continuous deployment for mission-critical applica. Do it wrong, and your LTV gets very close to zero.

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Startup Lessons Learned

APRIL 2, 2010

By all accounts, the conversation was a success. By all accounts, the conversation was a success. Case Study: Continuous deployment makes releases n. Towards a new entrepreneurship ► 2009 (88) ► December (4) Continuous deployment for mission-critical applica.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Entrepreneurs: Beware of Vanity Metrics - The Conversation - Harvard Business Review : The idea is simple. Read the rest of Entrepreneurs: Beware of Vanity Metrics at The Conversation on Harvard Business Review. Entrepreneurs: Beware of Vanity Metrics - The Conversation - Harvard Business Review : The idea is simple.

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Startup Lessons Learned

MARCH 28, 2010

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Sunday, March 28, 2010 Two new scholarship programs for lean startups Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, Im pleased to be able to announce two scholarship programs for upcoming lean startup events. We want everyone who can contribute to that conversation to be there, regardless of their ability to pay.

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Startup Lessons Learned

MARCH 11, 2010

The Conversation - Harvard Business Review : Still, startups develop some kind of process — whether its disciplined, haphazard, bureaucratic or empowering — because building a great product depends on it. The Conversation - Harvard Business Review For Startups, How Much Process Is Too Much?

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Startup Lessons Learned

MARCH 6, 2010

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Saturday, March 6, 2010 Startup Visa update As I write this, I am traveling at 30,000 feet on Virgin Americas excellent IAD->SFO nonstop, following an intense few days of conversations in Washington, DC about the Startup Visa. Case Study: Continuous deployment makes releases n.

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OCTOBER 30, 2008

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Thursday, October 30, 2008 John Doerrs 10 lean startup tips I just saw video of John Doerrs talk yesterday at VentureBeat’s “How to manage your start-up in the downturn&# roundtable event. Case Study: Continuous deployment makes releases n. Take a look and let me know what you think.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

A lot of conversation was about what "the federal government" should do. Thanks to everyone who made the summit such a great event! Labels: events 4comments: John Stack said. Case Study: Continuous deployment makes releases n. marciamarcia : The L word (learning) onstage at #g2s from @ericries. Startup=Experiment.

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