Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

But as impressive as its technology is, the Apple’s smartwatch has been a product looking for a solution. To get FDA clearance, Apple reportedly submitted two studies to the FDA (so far none of the data has been published or peer reviewed). When I was a kid, this was science fiction.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 5, 2010

This was in large part due to the marketing efforts of Jason that created a great top end of the funnel (100+ companies applied) and the herculean efforts of Tyler Crowley who spent days going through all of the submissions and serving up 5 very interesting companies. The second event was in Boulder. They have come a long way since then.

San Francisco 254

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Sometimes the simplest technology is best. If you use five web analytics tools, they’ll all give you different numbers; this could be due to differences in definitions of things like “visit” and “session,” but is that truly all it is?). Trust, but verify.” Gerry used to say: “Who’s lying?”

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Up and Running

JULY 6, 2016

Often, a business plan introduces a new technology that requires some explaining. On one hand, as a reader of business plans for investors, I see way too many business plans that ask a reader to wade neck-deep through technology to get to the business. Establish technology as a differentiator, when it is.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 27, 2011

If you spent the 3 years perfecting some hugely differentiated technology IP that may also be different. Fast early growth in a market is often eroded when competition gets fierce and prices are forced down due to competition. Let’s consider the following two software companies, both of which have 66% gross margins.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

I think that mindset is useful to remind entrepreneurs that it is a shared journey and capital (whether active or passive) is a part of your success and your ability to access it when you need to and for the amounts you need is a very critical differentiator between successful companies and unsuccessful one. And here’s the thing.

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ConversionXL

MARCH 20, 2019

Choosing the right account-based marketing software can be a messy process. Some ABM software is an add-on to an existing tool. Some companies sell relevant software but not explicitly for ABM. Software can help with each: Identify the right accounts and targets within them. Measure how they respond. Image source ).

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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. Looking for startups solving practical use cases that go beyond gaming.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 4, 2017

A classic article in the Harvard Business Review “ The Truth About Customer Experience ” defines it as your customer’s end-to-end journey with you, not just the key touchpoints or critical moments when customers interact with your organization. Now all we hear about is providing the best “customer experience.” Shoot for the customers’ hearts.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 4, 2015

Social CRM is a philosophy and a business strategy that uses technology, work flow, business rules, and social information to talk with (not at) the customer in a transparent way, to make value for both parties.” . T = Tools, the myriad platforms and software needed. 2 Differentiate Social CRM from its components.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 20, 2020

For starters Uber itself has had to lay off 27% of its workforce due to the pandemic and has been severely impacted financially from the crisis with no immediate respite in sight. Even more likely is eventual technology disruption where drones deliver foods and make it hard for existing car delivery services to compete.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

DECEMBER 12, 2011

On the other hand, if during the interview she asks how often you do performance reviews, that means she doesn’t understand the startup culture. You already live by this Code of Turmoil because you’re the entrepreneur; you have no choice. Or therapy. Potential earnings (e.g. salary, benefits). Writing skills are required.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 30, 2010

It broke the hegemony that the carriers had over software on mobile phones and the industry will forever be changed (for the better) for this. But I believe it’s a very comprehensive solution and our due diligence with large app developers confirmed as much. Optimization technology is not new. What does it do?

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 6, 2024

According to 2023 statistics , the top businesses in the electronic industry are Apple, Cannon, and Dell, and surprisingly all three of them have worked tirelessly on the integration of technologies in strategic decision-making at every step of their operations.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Because of increased competition, changing customer expectations and innovative technology breakthroughs, the introduction of new equipment/merchandise, or updated versions of existing merchandise, can help drive sales and differentiate your business. Introduce New Merchandise As It Becomes Available. Utilize Online Sales Tools.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 29, 2014

I know what goes into a great hotel room , and I know what differentiates work trips where you’re productive and those where everything feels like a struggle. If you’re going to be on the road, you need to ensure your technology is working at full capacity. Thinking Aloud gadgets mobile warrior Rob Begg technology travel'

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Due to this, we’re forced to live in a sort of Wild West era where innocent parties are inherently susceptible due to the quickly changing landscape. Virus protection tools like antivirus software have been around for decades now. Antivirus software can’t do much beyond detect and block incoming threats.

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TechEmpower

JULY 24, 2023

How will you differentiate from these? Do you have a custom algorithm or other technology? Accounting Beyond reviewing transactions, what accounting support do you need? Team and Process Are you using, or planning to use any software development methodologies? How do you measure success? Who are your big competitors?

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ConversionXL

OCTOBER 21, 2020

No-code and low-code tools are on the rise , with thousands of businesses and makers turning to a faster and cheaper way to test, validate, and build out their ideas. Marketers and businesses who take advantage of no-code and low-code now will be in position to reap the rewards. No… No-code won’t make developers obsolete.

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BeyondVC

JULY 13, 2004

On the tech side, Jonathan believes it is mainly bandwidth that has been commoditized as opposed to a broader trend in software. That activity levels a playing field, that just so happens to be the single biggest playing field the technology industry has ever seen. The post On technology commoditization first appeared on BeyondVC.

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Version One Ventures

OCTOBER 18, 2012

“Traction is the new IP ” sums up perfectly how the technology space has evolved over the past decade due to the nature of the web. Barriers to entry are no longer created by patents or by tech differentiation alone, but by superior traction in the marketplace.

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Feld Thoughts

JULY 8, 2013

On this journey, we benchmarked 1,500 IT organization to understand what differentiated the highest performing organizations and allowed them to do what the others only dreamed of. They are doing tens, hundreds or even thousands of code deploys per day, while delivering world-class stability, reliability and security.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 12, 2018

Of course we have to believe that there is a viable market, a differentiated product offering and a chance to build something defensible but if you do those basics right you still get crushed without an amazingly talented founder. Hardware + Software The world is filled with investors who will tell you, “We don’t do hardware.”

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 6, 2021

If you’re looking for a way to differentiate your business in your space, expertly written copy is the way to do it. Here are some best practices from Search Engine Journal for good SEO hygiene that small businesses can apply: Keep your website code clean. However, if you have time to do marketing, you have time to review your efforts.

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betashop.com

OCTOBER 8, 2012

90 Things I’ve Learned From Founding 4 Technology Companies. To this day, not a single pixel gets on our website or apps without my input, review, and approval. Likewise, not a single designer gets approved to sell on Fab without Bradford’s input, review, and approval. We do twice-yearly reviews of all Fab team members.

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Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Effective Ways To Differentiate And Scale Your Business written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Key Takeaway: A major challenge many businesses face is trying to find ways to differentiate and scale. Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please! Marketing Podcast with Debbie Howard.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 20, 2021

We’ve also seen extensive use of technology and increased remote working. The trends shifting in the eLearning sector due to the influence of COVID 19 on schools and colleges across the United States and the world are shifting to a hybridized-online and in-person format. 1- Use of cheaper online divorce tools. #2- 3- Two trends.

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Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

Since the term “cloud computing” was coined in 1996—at least as we have come to understand its meaning—the software as a service industry has exploded. If you use software like LivePlan, you can create this initial “lean plan” in under an hour and then spend your time where it really matters—on validating your idea.

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Board Effect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Part of the job requires hiring, supervising and reviewing department managers, as well as motivating staff. They are also responsible for future-looking responsibilities like research and development and keeping a pulse on trends and advancements in technology the company may need to gain a competitive edge.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Was it massively better software, better companies, better markets? might have been a lot less differentiated. Pundits are mixed on whether FourSquare represents a major technology trend or a fad but undoubtedly it has captured the zeitgeist of the technology elite at this moment in time. It was mostly timing.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

This is partly due to the efforts made by apparel companies in recent years to improve the buying experience and place the customer at the center of their retail apparel marketing strategy. This type of software can help with the grunt of your CXM and help you improve the overall customer experience. Render feedback.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

The aim is to develop a differentiated and new identity in the minds of consumers, competitors, investors, and other stakeholders. Give the important people in your organization due credit and never forget their contributions. Be Ready With Advanced Technology. Your New Brand Should Tell a Uniform Story. Conclusion.

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BeyondVC

JULY 13, 2004

On the tech side, Jonathan believes it is mainly bandwidth that has been commoditized as opposed to a broader trend in software. That activity levels a playing field, that just so happens to be the single biggest playing field the technology industry has ever seen. The post On technology commoditization appeared first on BeyondVC.

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ConversionXL

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Instead of spending years perfecting our technology, we build a minimum viable product, an early product that is terrible, full of bugs, and crash-your-computer-yes-really stability problems. Where possible, use endorsements from industry influencers or positive reviews from customers who’ve tested your MVP. Image source.

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Start Up Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2013

I’ve been reviewing my notepad from 2013 and thought I’d share my insights into what’s changed and the big issues from my perspective in startups, business and technology. Technology is no longer a thing: It’s almost not worth mentioning now it is so ensconced in human life. A way of communicating.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 26, 2020

One large advantage of WooCommerce is that it is an open-source platform, so there are hundreds of thousands of web teams who specialize in this technology. One potential drawback of Shopify is that the code is proprietary so you are limited to the customization options offered by Shopify and their support services.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 25, 2023

While platforms like Instagram offer a great starting point, the key to differentiation lies in the age-old strategy of Search Engine Optimization (SEO). 7- Differente from the competition Photo Credit: Chris Gerbig The key to success for a new e-commerce business owner would be to find something that differentiates from the competition.

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