Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 11, 2019

These days, it is almost impossible to find a small business where everything is done at the home location, by full-time employees. We are in the age of outsourcing, by any of many popular names, including subcontracting, freelancing, and virtual assistants. Utilization and personal growth of virtual employees is not my problem.”

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 13, 2022

That often involves working long hours and keeping your costs lean. Think of it as an investment in your company — you’re dedicating resources (compensation) to highly skilled employees who will hopefully bring your business to the next level. When looking for new employees , experience and capability are always top of mind.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 11, 2019

Nowadays, businesses of all sizes need to adapt to new marketing channels, invest in the best technologies, and attempt to compete on a global stage. As a result, it is almost impossible for a CEO or an employee to become an expert in every area of business. Technology Advancement. Technology is changing rapidly.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 27, 2023

When the name of the game is quality, you might find that information like this proves to be highly valuable. While it’s just you and one or two people that you hire, you might find that you can make the most of available communication technology to allow everyone to do their jobs remotely.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 22, 2018

These days, it is almost impossible to find a small business where everything is done at the home location, by full-time employees. We are in the age of outsourcing, by any of many popular names, including subcontracting, freelancing, and virtual assistants. Utilization and personal growth of virtual employees is not my problem.”

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Steve Blank

MAY 7, 2019

Lean Methodology consists of three tools designed for entrepreneurs building new ventures: The Business Model Canvas – to write down all the hypotheses about a new business; Customer Development – a process for testing those hypotheses outside the building; Agile Engineering – to rapidly build minimal viable products to test product/market fit.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 3, 2020

Every waking day, we are having tremendous changes in regulations and technology which greatly affects the way businesses operate. The speed of innovation in technology is going to continue to increase. I think potential clients or customers will value customer service rather than a big name company. 2- Bright and Digital!

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 18, 2014

These days, it is almost impossible to find a small business where everything is done at the home location, by full-time employees. We are in the age of outsourcing, by any of many popular names, including subcontracting, freelancing, and virtual assistants. Utilization and personal growth of virtual employees is not my problem.”

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Up and Running

AUGUST 24, 2020

Let’s explore the latest trends in information technology and 4 practical tips for how your business can leverage them during your recovery. Many technology trends that have slowly been making traction, have seen an unprecedented boost in the past year. Tech Trends For Businesses in 2020-2021. Artificial Intelligence. Cybersecurity.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 22, 2012

“Lean” is great in the early days but if you discover an attractive market opportunity you need to get “fat” really quickly or somebody else will. I’ve seen this happen before where companies seems to be struggling with traction and one technology change at an industry level suddenly propelled them more rapidly.

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Startup Lessons Learned

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Guest Post by Misti Yang, Writer for Lean Startup Co. Editor’s Note: We wrapped up the 2017 Lean Startup Week in San Francisco just a few weeks ago, and we’re excited to share with you some of the best lessons learned in entrepreneurship and corporate innovation. Because these Lean Startup people, they do crazy stuff,” Alex joked. “So

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 25, 2015

These days, it is almost impossible to find a small business where everything is done at the home location, by full-time employees. We are in the age of outsourcing, by any of many popular names, including subcontracting, freelancing, and virtual assistants. Utilization and personal growth of virtual employees is not my problem.”

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

They shared their experiences of how technology has enhanced – and threatens to undermine – diplomatic work. Hacking for Diplomacy takes the Lean Startup methodology and applies it to problems sourced from the State Department. At the same time, it’s a chance to expose some career State Department employees to Silicon Valley thinking.

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

They shared their experiences of how technology has enhanced – and threatens to undermine – diplomatic work. Hacking for Diplomacy takes the Lean Startup methodology and applies it to problems sourced from the State Department. At the same time, it’s a chance to expose some career State Department employees to Silicon Valley thinking.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Here are six ways to help you make a name for your startup on the tech scene right now. . Nations such as Estonia or Poland have made a name for themselves as well. Building a well-organized team of competent and dedicated employees is critical for the life of your startup. Develop a viable proposition.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

If you simply want to map out the aspects of your business for internal use, you can consider a Lean Business Plan. Your executive summary will include the following sections: Who you are: Your business name, location, and contact information. . Technology. If you’re seeking investment, you need a traditional business plan.

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Steve Blank

AUGUST 31, 2009

The first hint lies in its name; this is a product development model, not a marketing model, not a sales hiring model, not a customer acquisition model, not even a financing model (and we’ll also find that in most cases it’s even a poor model to use to develop a product.) So what’s wrong the product development model?

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 27, 2019

Namely, as many as 50% of them never make it to their fifth anniversary, and around one-third are unable to conclude the initial year of operations. After Fazt Tech came into existence , the goal of the company was to offer high-quality service to customers seeking technology-based solutions. Copying Others Too Closely .

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Up and Running

AUGUST 28, 2018

A Lean Business Plan might be a better fit if you simply need to think through all the different aspects of your business. A Lean Plan will be shorter, and it lends itself to quick revisions, but both types follow the same general outline. Technology: Describe how your technology works, but do not go into too much detail.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 13, 2022

When I think, of a “disruptor,” the first name that comes to mind is Elon Musk. One of the most important lessons entrepreneurs can learn from Dropbox is to adopt the lean start-up methodology and start. As a CEO of a technological startup, I often need to find trustworthy information as quickly as possible. 2- Dropbox.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

The word kanban means “signboard” or “billboard” in Japanese, and it’s a concept most commonly applied to “lean” or “just in time” production. Kaizen: a way to improve all functions and all employees. See Also: How to Recognize and Put a Stop to Employee Burnout. Scrum: a flexible way to manage product development.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Yes, technology has made many aspects of modern living more convenient and “connected,” but the pendulum has swung too far. This “technology takeover” is not without consequence. Social media and technology do have their place, but they are not, and never will be, a substitute for in-person interaction.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 7, 2014

It’s always tempting to buy name brand, but it’s almost never worth the money. Take a look at your and your employee’s calendars- how many hours per week are spent in meetings? Hire capable employees with little work experience. Allow employees fewer hours. Retain your good employees.

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Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 4, 2008

Maybe youd like to start with The lean startup , How to listen to customers , or What does a startup CTO actually do? ) He previously co-founded and served as Chief Technology Officer of IMVU. That institution will touch many people in its life: customers, investors, employees, and everyone they touch as well.

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Startup Lessons Learned

NOVEMBER 8, 2008

This theory has become so influential that I have called it one of the three pillars of the lean startup - every bit as important as the changes in technology or the advent of agile development. Very few startups fail for lack of technology. They almost always fail for lack of customers. Phases of product & company growth.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 19, 2017

The lean start-up movement has been based on a single insight – which the purpose of a start-up is to discover a business model that works. This subtle difference has been key to the success of companies like Groupon, Dropbox and Intuit to name a few. The Lean Start-Up Environment. A technology start-up is very different.

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

This philosophy comes from The Lean Startup methodology , which relies on testing hypotheses to better understand your customers’ pain points and goals. The Ansoff Matrix , named for its strategist creator Igor Ansoff, can be a helpful tool as you evaluate growth opportunities. Failing fast is different from failing often.

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Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Key Takeaway: People are busy, and that’s applicable across every and all job roles — entrepreneurs, business professionals, employees, stay-at-home parents, consultants, you name it, we’re busy. 4:10] What’s the best strategy when it comes to technology distracting with productivity? [5:26] Welcome Clare.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 21, 2020

We just held our seventh session of our new national security class Technology, Innovation and Modern War. Joe Felter , Raj Shah and I designed the 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.

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ConversionXL

MARCH 19, 2020

It can also keep your employees employed or help you retain your job—a modicum of security in uncertain times. Greater discipline during boom times offered more flexibility during lean years. And getting it right during the lean years, Bain reports , has a massive impact on companies’ growth rate after things improve: ( Image source ).

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View from Seed

MARCH 1, 2016

That story is how you recruit employees, convince customers to give you a shot, and secure funding. Six years later, in 1886, her parents called upon Anne Sullivan, an experienced teacher of the blind, to help a seven-year old Helen learn to communicate in terms of names and letters. Trying to recruit a co-founder or key-employee?

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Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 20, 2008

But we were cutting corners in the development methodology as well as in the code, in the name of increased speed. I now believe that the "pick two" concept is fundamentally flawed, and that lean startups can achieve all three simultaneously: quickly bring high-quality software to market at low cost. Computing was a closed society.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Posted on September 14, 2009 by steveblank Over the last 30 years Wall Street’s appetite for technology stocks have changed radically – swinging between unbridled enthusiasm to believing they’re all toxic. Large companies were acquiring technology startups just to get in the game at the same absurd prices.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

We use the lean planning methodology to figure this out. Choose a name for your business or choose a brand name you know you can trademark. Have you registered your business name? Register your business name. Register for a domain name that matches your business name. Interview and hire employees.

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Rob Go

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

For example: Dropbox, Reddit, and Birch Box, to name a few. Mass TLC Unconference: Large annual conference put on by the MA Technology Leadership Council. Lean Startup Circle Boston – Meetup dedicated to the lean startup and customer development methodology. The Grand-daddy. Next major event? Future M on Oct 16.

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Up and Running

APRIL 11, 2016

Introducing Lean Planning: How to Plan Less and Grow Faster. Of course, real estate qualifications aside, there are some things that you can do pretty early on, including figuring out a name for your business, registering said name, applying for a Federal Tax ID and obtaining any necessary business licenses and permits.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 2, 2009

We had thought really hard about “ market type ” and decided to reposition the company from a technology provider to a solutions provider. I’m curious, how many employees did SuperMac have at that time and what was your approach to educating the company?

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