Steve Blank

DECEMBER 9, 2020

We just held our sixteenth session of our new national security class Technology, Innovation and Modern War. 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.

Acquisition 333

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2021

New entrepreneurs, especially technical ones, are excited by early adopters, and tend to focus on their feedback, which will always suggest more product features and options. It’s important to define your growth strategy, document it, communicate it to your team, and align metrics and employee rewards to target goals.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 7, 2014

Today’s technology landscape is littered with buzzwords and seemingly urgent exhortations for businesses: move to the cloud, spend time and money developing a mobile app, support mobility, and so on. Rather than focusing on technology as a cost centre, businesses should regard it as an innovation centre. Be a tech follower.

Technical Review 277

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 19, 2013

“Scope creep” (or feature creep) is an insidious disease that kills more good startups than any other, especially high-tech ones, and yet most founders (who may be the cause) never even see it happening. Here are five basic rules to live by: Document the requirements. Define milestones for cost review and sign-off.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 4, 2019

Tech That Helps You Grow (And Grows With You). There’s a genuine need for technology that can provide insights and automation in the freelance economy, especially as it relates to collecting the right tax forms and adhering to the right employment laws. But what type of technology can help? Managing the Freelance Economy. “The

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Documentation is the backbone for organized, efficient, and successful operational processes. Process documentation, contract documentation, or compliance reports help eliminate errors and improve accountability. It is the foundation of policies, workflow systems, and compliance measures that carry weight in businesses.

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 23, 2020

Legal tech includes software and other tools that help attorneys and their support staff to provide legal services to clients. Here’s how legal tech companies are re-shaping the legal world. Legal tech also gives small firms and individual practitioners a chance to compete with larger competitors. Firms go global.

Technical Review 152

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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. This post will dive into an aspect whose importance often goes unnoticed i.e. documentation management. This is the key aspect of managing the documents.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 21, 2021

Businesses in the technology sector closely deal with research, development, and products or services associated with electronics or science. Due to the numerous technological advances the world has seen over the years, the industry has vastly evolved. If you’re reading this on your phone, you can thank technology for that.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Remote work and freelancing are professional roles that involve an incredible amount of effort, tech-savvy, and time management. Fortunately, there are technological tools that can maximize working time by making meetings more efficient, improving your office workflow, and better managing client interactions.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

That should involve hiring dedicated staff to manage vendor risks, perform due diligence when taking on new vendors, document the vendor relationship, and even put together the necessary contractual language to, for example, obtain a certain level of data security, or put other measures in place to mitigate risk.

Software Review 264

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 8, 2018

eCommerce might be impressively high-tech, but the tracking and verification methods that are its backbone are in desperate need of an upgrade. Of course, Niantic tried to stop such cheating, devoting months of effort diligently programing an update, only to discover the internet was able to find a work around in less than an hour.

Networking 279

Networking Technical Review eCommerce Software Review 279

TechEmpower

MARCH 4, 2024

Focusing on generative AI applications in a select few corporate functions can contribute to a significant portion of the technology's overall impact. This technological integration into software engineering not only enhances the productivity of development teams but also ensures that IT infrastructures are robust and reliable.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

The size of the document should be based on your style, but 10-20 pages or slides are usually more than adequate to outline even a complex business. Although the major crowd funding sites today, including Kickstarter and Indiegogo , don’t technically require a business plan, they do demand essentially the same information in a project format.

Business Plan 316

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 21, 2021

Serious investors expect founders to have their homework done before the first interaction – documented executive summary, business plan, and financial model. Lists of project milestones and technical issues are created, but nothing happens on time, because follow-up on issues is missing. Investor negotiations. Product development.

Technical Review 333

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 30, 2020

In my role as a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I find that most have the technical challenges well understood, but many are a bit short on some basic street smarts , or basic business realities. It starts with documenting and communicating a real purpose and mission in terms everyone can get excited about.

Intellectual Property 432

Intellectual Property Entrepreneur Technical Review Angel Investor 432

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

If one looks at some of the most far-reaching changes in healthcare tech over the last decade alone, they will observe a major spike in the role startups play within the healthcare niche. We will be looking at a few ways technology is helping healthcare startups streamline their operations and improve overall care quality.

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Technical Review Operations Technology Artificial Inteligence 135

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 11, 2014

There’s an article making the rounds in tech circles titled “ Growth Hacking is Bull ” written by Muhammad Saleem. they’ll flock to your channel with marketing budgets and tech prowess. I’d like to make the case that the article is wrong. I’d strongly encourage you to read it. Success begets success.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 22, 2012

Growth will slow, partly due to internal limits and partly because the company is starting to bump up against the limits of the markets it serves.” It might be for technical reasons or it might be for customer adoption reasons. That leverage technology or drive change. But my definition of the word is much broader.

Silicon Valley 390

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

The size of the document should be based on your style, but 10-20 pages or slides are usually more than adequate to outline even a complex business. Although the major crowd funding sites today, including Kickstarter and Indiegogo , don’t technically require a business plan, they do demand essentially the same information in a project format.

Business Plan 274

Business Plan Technical Review Angel Investor Due Diligence 274

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

“Attached is a copy of my full business plan for your review.” I don’t have a business plan, but the technology is disruptive.” Don’t send investors documents and notes that would be rejected by any high-school teacher. business business plan entrepreneur investor technology' Marty Zwilling.

Entrepreneur 299

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2023

Again, this isn’t something that you’ll want to discover during due diligence… Limitation of liability A well drafted commercial contract should include a limitation of liability clause. The post More than just a document: the importance of bulletproof commercial contracts for startups appeared first on The Startup Magazine.

Technical Review 142

Technical Review Intellectual Property Due Diligence Early Stage 142

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Unit costs are important, but don’t forget about the cash flow hit, extra storage costs, and the probability of obsolete inventory due to necessary updates or pivots. Daily updates from the top and documented processes are critical. It’s no secret that some people are more productive than others, due to skills, training, or commitment.

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Technical Review Metrics Social Media Channel 306

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Check customer reviews or testimonials for insights into their user experience and overall satisfaction levels. Examining Documentation and Technical Support: A well-documented API makes integration smoother, offering comprehensive developer resources such as tutorials, sample codes, and accessible documentation.

API 158

API Technical Review Technical Support Software Review 158

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 1, 2020

It is because technology is appreciated by entrepreneurs in various sectors. VDR allows your business to ensure restricted access so that only approved participants can reach out to sensitive information and confidential data, such as licenses, contracts, staff history, intellectual property documents, financial statements, etc.

Technical Review 147

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Security 147

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Mentoring should happen every single day, not just a few times a year during performance reviews. WOW factor workplaces have a well-documented set of behavioral standards and performance expectations. The post A Company Culture Evaluation: How To Do A Year-End Review appeared first on Young Upstarts. Mentor in the moment?

Technical Review 204

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 21, 2020

“Attached is a copy of my full business plan for your review.” I don’t have a business plan, but the technology is disruptive.” Don’t send investors documents and notes that would be rejected by any high-school teacher. Too much detail at first contact is just as much of a turnoff as no information.

Technical Review 310

Technical Review Angel Investor Business Plan Social Media 310

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

Words alone, like “improved efficiency”, “paradigm shift,” and “breakthrough technology” won’t convince people to follow you. For example, early adopters may be easily sold, but new technology product success really hinges on adoption by certain demographics, perhaps more influenced by celebrities or mommy bloggers.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 21, 2013

In the Ad Tech world PS revenue often means providing “media services” as a value-add to using your product. With a well architected product that has well-documented APIs and proper core product abstractions then all custom work should be build above the API stack. rollout support. integration with other systems.

Software Review 321

Software Review Software IP Technical Review 321

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Adopting innovative tools and technologies is crucial for modern businesses. Businesses must keep pace with the ever-changing technological landscape, ensuring their processes remain relevant and competitive. Innovative Tools Transforming Workflows The role of technology in shaping modern workflows cannot be overstated.

Technical Review 167

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VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The time spent on reviewing decks went down compared to 2021. It may seem trivial, but the deck is critical document for VCs to assess fit with their fund’s investment criteria. In our 4Ts model, (Team, TAM, Timing, Tech) the Team comes first. What should be in your pre-seed pitch deck. Good luck out fundraising!

Technical Review 166

Technical Review Early Stage Cofounder Portfolio 166

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

It is based on modern technologies for obtaining payday loans. This is due to the following advantages of this process. To apply for a loan online , you need a minimum number of documents. Making loans in a bank requires a large number of documents. All you need in this case is to issue a loan online to the card.

Software Review 264

Software Review Matching Technical Review Internet 264

YoungUpstarts

MAY 29, 2017

Modern frameworks and languages have many built in features for security, created on the assumption that every developer would take the time to look through the piles of documentation (or lack thereof). As part of the SDLC, we should introduce secure design review exercises. Testing and Verification.

Security 206

Security Software Review Technical Review Agile 206

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

However, it should be recognized that a significant amount of that attention is due to its association with Elon Musk. The “end” in legal organizations, is a document of some kind. Documents are their widget, the thing legal teams build. Finding information that is relevant to creating a document is helpful.

Technical Review 246

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 29, 2018

In the beginning of any technology revolution the technology gets ahead of the institutions designed to measure and regulate safety and standards. If these technical challenges weren’t enough for drivers to manage, these autonomous driving features are appearing at the same time that car dashboards are becoming computer displays.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

From cutting-edge monitoring technologies to accessible reporting platforms, startups are stepping up to safeguard the well-being of nursing home residents and redefine the future of elder care. The importance of such technologies is underscored by recent reports highlighting the prevalence of abuse in nursing homes.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 8, 2022

Recording financial information, generating documentation related to finance, and doing analysis of financial data are all part of what is involved in accounting. The primary focus of public accounting is preparing financial documentation for clients that are required to be made public, such as tax documents. Audits and Reviews.

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