Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 13, 2020

Focus on operational processes, rather than innovative new ones. If you are a typical startup operation, consisting of an unpaid founder and co-founder, both working part-time, outsourcing is not likely the solution to your resource constraints. Overall, I believe the utility for outsourcing is going up, rather than going away.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 20, 2017

million in capital to build out its operations in 4 cities: New York City , Los Angeles , Chicago and Washington D.C. We now have enough density in each city to drive productive routes where we can do enough pick-ups & drop-offs per truck to operate profitably in our markets and density is something that most local businesses overlook.

Technical Review 268

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Joe Felter , Raj Shah and I designed a class to examine the new military systems, operational concepts and doctrines that will emerge from 21st century technologies – Space, Cyber, AI & Machine Learning and Autonomy. control the timing and tempo of military competition and operations. Disruptive Technology.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 8, 2023

Focus on operational processes, rather than innovative new ones. If you are a typical startup operation, consisting of an unpaid founder and co-founder, both working part-time, outsourcing is not likely the solution to your resource constraints. Overall, I believe the utility for outsourcing is going up, rather than going away.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Or if you’re building consumer electronics the key activities might be: low cost hardware design, high volume manufacturing, user interface design, consumer branding and retail distribution. Therefore the ideal medical device team might be a physician; engineer; operator; business development/financial analyst.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 17, 2020

Even non-profits need a profitable business model to offset staff and operating costs. Cash is always hard to find, but in many cases it’s even harder to find access to needed distribution channels, government contract expertise, or the special skills required to deliver your solution. Assume passion level defines business opportunity.

Intellectual Property 436

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Steve Blank

JUNE 27, 2017

If they select a business model that targets industry incumbents, they don’t have to worry about upsetting existing customers, partners or distribution channels. Existing companies also use network effects of monopolies/duopolies, distribution channel kickbacks, etc., to stifle competition.). What can a company do?

Startup 306

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ReadWriteStart

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

I explained why authorities like Sam Altman of Y-Combinator , Angel List’s Naval Ravikant, Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, and Bill Gurley, GP at Benchmark Capital , believe boundaryless companies built by remote-distributed teams are the future of work. The Big Question: Why isn’t every company distributed today?

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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.) (You get an introduction to reimbursement early here, while the details are described later in the “Revenue” lecture.).

Intellectual Property 290

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 1, 2014

But while Amazon blew away existing physical distribution channels to deliver products to you, we are blowing away existing physical infrastructure to help you store the things you want to keep – just not at your home.

Technical Review 380

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View from Seed

APRIL 14, 2020

Part of this is due to factors that will continue to persist or even accelerate, like more experience managing remote or distributed teams, a more rapid flow of information, and multiple large successes outside of Silicon Valley. In the last several years, you’ve seen more investors engaging with companies in non-core geographies.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Such different methods of bookings enable the businesses to operate more efficiently and effectively. Responsibilities are distributed. The responsibilities can then easily be distributed. In fact, there are many plug-ins available on the Internet that can be accessed for free. Better utility of the conference rooms.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Copyrights: Protect original works of authorship, such as writings, artwork, and software, from unauthorized copying or distribution. Hackers can steal sensitive business information, compromise customer data, or disrupt operations entirely.

Intellectual Property 119

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Entrepreneur Limited Liability Company 119

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 11, 2022

A nonprofit organization is generally defined as an organization that does not distribute its surplus funds to owners or shareholders, but instead uses them to help pursue its goals. Yet as an active angel investor, I still get this question on a regular basis, so I’ll try to outline the considerations in common-sense terms.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2024

Evaluate your current operations, financial stability, and product demand. It ensures that your business can handle the complexities of exporting without compromising domestic operations. Knowing the shipping requirements and regulations of different countries ensures smooth operations.

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 16, 2020

To be fair, many businesses had distributed teams even before COVID-19 blindsided us. In distributed teams, employee engagement is critical. This way, you can ensure the safety and operability of your office space. fact, the above survey found that fully-distributed teams hire 33% faster than their local counterparts.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 15, 2020

With the help of these applications, project managers or team leaders keep track of the budget, dates, and deadlines; they distribute the tasks in the team and can create reports and analyses on the progress of the project. The high level of operating comfort is one of the asana’s strengths.

Management 264

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Whether they’re looking to glean helpful insights from the immense amount of data that can be leveraged from the cloud or interested in better operational efficiency, there’s no denying that businesses are flocking to the cloud at faster rates. When you measure that, it’s easier to implement more efficient operations.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Even non-profits need a profitable business model to offset staff and operating costs. Cash is always hard to find, but in many cases it’s even harder to find access to needed distribution channels, government contract expertise, or the special skills required to deliver your solution. Assume passion level defines business opportunity.

Intellectual Property 312

Intellectual Property Startup Angel Investor Viral 312

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The mass worry of the pandemic, paired with the subpar security systems that many remote workers are burdened with, has resulted in a myriad of easy targets for those who profit off of the distribution of malware. Operating the systems within your business is surely second-nature to many. Essential Solutions.

Technical Review 246

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VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

A Secure AI App Store : YC is looking for a new kind of AI app store and operating system (OS) layer that prioritises user data protection. The future vision includes software that manages all aspects of data center construction and management, with autonomous robots operating 24/7. DocuSign 2.0:

Software Review 78

Software Review Technical Review Startup Software Engineering 78

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 15, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, small businesses face the ongoing challenge of streamlining operations, maximizing productivity, and staying competitive. Image Source Gone are the days when small businesses had to rely on manual processes and spreadsheets to manage their operations.

Software Review 158

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2022

Operations. Operating your business is not easy, but with the help of technology, it can be more accessible. With the help of SaaS, you can create more controlled workflow operations. Project management is tedious since it oversees a lot of processes and operations. It can tell whether your strategies are working or not.

Cloud 167

Cloud Small Business Software Web Development 167

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 27, 2019

When it comes to building private cloud, the professional vendors, analysts, and practitioners focus on four basic tenets that should be in operation so that the IT department should take full advantage of the private cloud setup: Converged Infrastructure. Fully automated orchestration of both Software distribution and system management.

Cloud 162

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

A nonprofit organization is generally defined as an organization that does not distribute its surplus funds to owners or shareholders, but instead uses them to help pursue its goals. Yet as an active angel investor, I still get this question on a regular basis, so I’ll try to outline the considerations in common-sense terms.

Equity 235

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Despite their relatively small operational footprint, SMBs can still manage highly complex jobs, ranging from internal software development projects to client-facing deliverables. He has managed award winning, distributed, remote marketing teams spanning the globe for over 20 years. Project management tools.

Small Business 173

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 30, 2020

states that the spread of the virus globally affected both the markets and vessel operations significantly. I think it is safe to say that most people didn’t think about global supply chains , manufacturing, and distribution before COVID-19. Broaden the Global Supply Chains.

Global 158

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 7, 2021

The entrepreneurs can reduce their operational costs significantly – by utilizing advanced technologies like autonomous vehicles, drones, and robots for courier delivery. Recognizing the business goals and operational scope of the client firm. Multiple pick-up points along the route ensure the timely delivery of parcels.

Technical Review 163

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 15, 2020

Organizations are trying to switch to remote working with the help of technologies and work culture to obtain similar or better operational efficiency than before. Simply put, proper documentation supports remote workforces for better operational performance with data-driven decisions. by Mahendra Gupta of Saviom Software.

Management 165

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Board Effect

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Technology can help make the setting and distributing the agenda easier. Contact us today for a demo and see how secure board management software streamlines operations, enhances governance practices and enables confident decision-making. It allows you to build custom approval trees to match both linear and non-linear workflows.

Technical Review 92

Technical Review Jacksonville Software Review Florida 92

Version One Ventures

JANUARY 21, 2020

In fact, he started his own consultancy, Entiende Bitcoin , to help Bitcoin companies develop and distribute products in emerging markets. He’s super passionate about many aspects of tech, from solar to crypto/blockchain and machine learning. He moved to Mexico not knowing a word of Spanish (but is now fluent).

Mexico 148

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VC Cafe

MARCH 16, 2025

App Store Fees: For consumer AI applications distributed through mobile app stores, the fees imposed by these platforms can significantly impact profitability and sustainability. Get creative with distribution, have a content strategy: a deep understanding of growth, including A/B testing and constant iteration, is essential.

Technical Review 78

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 27, 2024

By adhering to zoning and legal requirements, you can operate your self storage business smoothly and avoid any potential legal issues in Leesburg. It’s important to develop a comprehensive financing plan that outlines the investment required to start and operate your business.

Security 130

Security Operations Finance Advertising 130

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Even a non-profit needs income to operate. This means staffing and delivering the business legally as an LLC or corporation, completing a website and business licensing, and arranging for manufacturing, distribution, and support. Build a credible business implementation plan to quantify costs.

Intellectual Property 235

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 12, 2021

Similarly, connecting to any public or private WiFi connection enables the network operator and or hackers to position themselves between you and the connection point, gaining access to your information or distributing malware. Using any free or add supported service means you are the product.

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Feld Thoughts

JUNE 9, 2021

There’s a final part on The Future of Fractional Executive Work with a chapter by a different leader for each area above. The brilliance of this book is that everyone on your leadership team, including the CEO, should read it and then discuss it.

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View from Seed

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Depending on the business model, some hire providers as full-time W2 workers and some assemble a network of part-time providers with disperse distribution of available hours. Many investors and operators (ourselves included) wonder what happens in the long run with all these vertical telehealth solutions. Scalable Go-To-Market .

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