Steve Blank

APRIL 16, 2020

Sheltering in place during the Covid-19 pandemic, my coffees with current and ex-students (entrepreneurs, as well as employees early in their careers) have gone virtual. My advice in all of these conversations? Pre-pandemic these coffees were usually about what startup to join or how to find product/market fit. Fast Company and Forbes.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Most entrepreneurs have learned that it’s almost always quicker and easier to get cash from someone you know, rather than angel investors or professional investors (VCs). Here is a summary of some key items to think about as an entrepreneur before approaching friends, family, or even fools: Don’t be afraid to ask, carefully.

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Hearpreneur

MAY 18, 2022

No matter the tale, the background behind each and every business is what fuels each entrepreneur and brand. #1- We don't choose to be entrepreneurs, but we've discovered over time that we enjoy being the one. Being an entrepreneur entails solving a new problem every time and scaling up the solution to meet the needs of the business.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 7, 2024

From identifying your audience to understanding the market and mapping out your finances, entrepreneurs have found they have a lot to do before building a successful venture. But luckily, gone are the days when entrepreneurs have to spend countless hours on these beginning steps. In the past, humans had to delve into locality research.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 29, 2024

Global e-commerce entrepreneur and investor Richard Burry followed a unique path to the pinnacle of Internet success. Recently we visited Richard Burry in his seaside base of operations in Cascais, Portugal for an intriguing conversation about the keys to online success. As the founder of Smartvu Ltd., Try a lot of things.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 5, 2019

Many aspiring entrepreneurs are looking to the Internet as an opportunity to get rich quick, instead of a place where you can start a business you love, for very little capital and minimal technical expertise. Remember, being an entrepreneur is a lifestyle, one that requires constant learning and problem solving, and that’s half the fun.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 25, 2023

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about the companies they’re starting in 2023 and here are the responses. #1- Also trending are housewares that are bespoke, unexpected, and conversational. This presents a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to launch their own businesses and capitalize on the latest technology.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2014

We are often asked how companies get funded, why VCs make the decisions we make and what we’re looking for in entrepreneurs. and had several phone conversations after that. At Upfront we’re totally fine funding entrepreneurs who have done multiple businesses in the past – in fact we like it.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Often entrepreneurs and business owners create their New Year’s Resolutions around their businesses. We asked 30 entrepreneurs to share their business goals and what they were looking forward to in 2023. #1- We'll continue to use our platform to drive the conversation for social change. 1- Start getting up early.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 15, 2019

Steve Blank via Flickr by jdlasica I see more and more entrepreneurs who seem to have everything going for them – vision, motivation, passion, even a good business plan, product, and money, and yet they can’t close customers. Leverage your customer conversations to predict and validate your business model. Nail the business model.

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View from Seed

JULY 8, 2020

Although many of these investors aim to actively help the company, the dynamics of the syndicate combined with the entrepreneurs’ preference result in a situation where there isn’t a regular assembling for a formal meeting. For an entrepreneur to grow from founder to true CEO, it’s empowering to act as if your business is already ahead.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 6, 2022

Every entrepreneur and business leader waits too long before really working on the legacy that he wants to leave to society and his family. A discussion is a conversation that involves holding onto and defending our differences, seeking a winner. If you disappeared today, what would your legacy show? From discussion to dialogue.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Kara will now be really involved with what goes on to successfully create and run a firm but while still handling her core duties of funding great entrepreneurs. investing in the brightest and most driven entrepreneurs we have access to and helping guide them as they build amazing companies and industries. I’m only 52!

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Hunter Walker

OCTOBER 14, 2024

A lot of consumer goods entrepreneurs either worked at Procter & Gamble or Coca-Cola or Unilever. The big thing I noticed, though, was that across all brands it would just be the same lemon, lime, grapefruit and mixed berry flavors and so I felt like there was room. That said, I knew nothing about this industry.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Neil has been trying to make money as a businessman and entrepreneur ever since he was a teenager in high school. As you can see from his success as an entrepreneur and consultant over the years that followed, he learned pretty well. On the contrary, he puts his mistakes in the public eye so that everyone can learn from them.

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Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about the technologies they most look forward to and here are the responses. #1- As an entrepreneur, I'm always on the lookout for new technologies that can help me grow my business. The post 30 Entrepreneurs Reveal the Technologies They Most Look Forward to appeared first on Hearpreneur.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 22, 2023

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about the 2023 trends they see in their industry and here are the responses. #1- I have had many conversations with potential clients and they tell me what they’re seeing and usually start the home-buying process much more informed. Thanks to DJ Parker, Life in Hampton Roads, VA !

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Here are the various ways entrepreneurs and business owners stay motivated in business. #1- This means avoiding conversations or activities that don't contribute to the end result, eliminating clutter from my work environment and personal life, and deleting unnecessary notifications from my phone or laptop.

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Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

We asked our entrepreneurs what changes do they expect due to technology shortly, and this is what they have to say. #1- First, there is a shift in the industry of influencer partnerships from impressions to conversions, pricing a partnership appropriately will be difficult. 30- Increase lead-to-sales conversions.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2019

Yet, in my daily role as an advisor to entrepreneurs and small business owners, struggling to boost revenues, profits, and earnings, I still see too many managers falling back on command-and-control, a focus on weaknesses, and not enough time for people. They want ongoing conversations, not just annual reviews. Change is hard.

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 7, 2021

Why is an Uber for courier app a viable business idea for entrepreneurs? The entrepreneurs can reduce their operational costs significantly – by utilizing advanced technologies like autonomous vehicles, drones, and robots for courier delivery. How can entrepreneurs launch their courier delivery business with resounding success?

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Entrepreneurs and freelancers generally struggle with this balance more than companies that hire dedicated salespeople to oversee client relationships. Programs such as Zoom or Whereby permit you to share screens, record meetings, and review your projects in detail during a meeting without disrupting the conversation.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The publisher can be any blogger or entrepreneur website that earns a commission by advertising your products. You can optimize your website pages to increase conversions. In this strategy, the affiliate link to your website is placed in the promotional content, and by clicking the link, it will lead to your website.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 6, 2020

We have been advising a lot of entrepreneurs so I thought I’d “open source” some of the advice I have been sharing. So my only goal is to give you insights into the conversations we’ve been having in case you don’t have the same access or advice. I am not claiming to be the world expert on this.

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 16, 2021

You may need to have several meetings or conversations with an individual to discover your shared foundation of interest and opportunity. During your initial conversations with people, really focus on them. Always take a few minutes to process and document some of the critical points from your initial conversation with a new contact.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Like all entrepreneurs with an idea burning bright, Mei and Bill thought they were the first to invent water, air and fire. And therein lies the catch – investors have longer memories of failures than new entrepreneurs. And as soon as they described the space, investors rolled their eyes and passed. Lessons Learned.

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View from Seed

JANUARY 27, 2021

You enjoy meeting new people and have a healthy appetite for conversation. . Activities will include but not limit to: Planning and producing small- and large-scale events with entrepreneurs and high-level technology executives. You have an authentic passion for technology, startups, and a deep respect for entrepreneurship.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 30, 2023

Here are the various ways entrepreneurs and business owners stay motivated in business. #1- There is a multitude of conversations happening online spanning a broad range of business topics, techniques, processes, platforms, and peer groups to join, learn from and contribute your knowledge. e.g., the YEC (Young Entrepreneur Council).

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 20, 2020

As I was watching the investor show, Shark Tank , on TV the other night, I was struck by how quickly and how extensively the sharks focused on the background and character of the entrepreneurs, compared to time spent evaluating their products. Conversant with a variety of perspectives and concepts.

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Steve Blank

MAY 26, 2024

Even so, as we talked over dinner at first I couldn’t understand a word he was saying, until I realized that he had three or four levels of conversation going simultaneously, all interleaved. His work at DEC revolutionized the computing industry, making powerful computing accessible.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

I started this series in part to help entrepreneurs but also to help newer investors because I’ve know with so many new companies you have so many new board members and many people are trying to figure out there respective roles. A director who hasn’t had a pre-conversation with management will not be as effective in the board meeting.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 12, 2018

Founder, Founder, Founder At Upfront we talk regularly about how 70% of our investment decision in Seed and A rounds is the quality of the entrepreneur and 30% is the quality of the idea. Jamie Siminoff is not only one of the single best true entrepreneurs in Los Angeles, he’s amongst the best we’ve worked with in the country.

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Steve Blank

JULY 9, 2018

So, I asked: Team, As per our conversation about the lack of response from your advisor John Doe -please forward me copies of the emails you have sent to him. I was lucky enough to have mentors who took an interest in my career, and as a young entrepreneur, I tried to pay attention to what they were trying to tell me.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 15, 2023

Now, an array of sophisticated software tools and platforms exist, enabling entrepreneurs and small business owners to automate tasks, streamline workflows, and gain valuable insights that can propel their businesses forward. CRM platforms also provide a shared space to store customer-related information, notes, and conversations.

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ReadWriteStart

MARCH 16, 2021

Startup entrepreneurs are fueled by ambition. And at the center of that system is a solid conversion optimization strategy. . And at the center of that system is a solid conversion optimization strategy. . Simple in theory but complicated in practice, conversion optimization is a cornerstone of modern digital marketing.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 17, 2021

Accomplished entrepreneurs often pride themselves on being able to spot a gap in the market from a mile away. This is partly down to lacking the immediacy of paralinguistics and the ease in which one can have a two-way, natural conversation. This is a factor that can be improved upon through the lens of education.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 23, 2023

This is especially true for the organizational leaders, entrepreneurs, and key staff members I have as coaching clients. After several brainstorming sessions and conversations with industry colleagues, pkgmaker seemed the obvious choice and checked off all these boxes perfectly!

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