Steve Blank

JANUARY 5, 2023

government agencies, our federal research labs, and government contractors no longer have exclusive access to these advanced technologies. Government agencies to provide context and perspective on commercial technologies and national security. Final Problem Statement: How should the US manage China’s dominance in solar panels?

Technical Review 376

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Technology China 376

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Set expectations accordingly.

Intellectual Property 309

Intellectual Property Technical Review Venture Capital Startup 309

The Startup Magazine

MAY 1, 2023

Modern technology has made it possible for fleet managers to optimize operations, streamline vehicle acquisition, and leverage telematics innovations to their advantage. One of the key benefits of efficient fleet management is cost reduction. Improved customer satisfaction is another advantage of well-managed fleets.

Technical Review 157

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Management Software Review 157

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 11, 2022

Obviously, these companies still need money to get started, or finance growth, just like a for-profit company. Government grants. An example would be getting free office space by agreeing to be the property manager for the owner. Examples include charitable organizations, trade unions, and public arts organizations.

Angel Investor 327

Angel Investor Equity Technical Review Exit Strategy 327

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2014

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Set expectations accordingly.

Entrepreneur 283

Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 283

The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2020

Design and construction cost – the enforcement of strict building codes at different levels of governance coupled by the need to reduce building design and construction cost is fueling the development of green buildings across the US and the rest of the world. The other important social issue is the net tenant health and well-being.

Green 176

Green California Government Valuation 176

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2022

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Set expectations accordingly.

Intellectual Property 261

Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator Bootstrapping 261

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 5, 2011

500 Hats , January 10, 2010 Developing new startup ideas - Chris Dixon , March 14, 2010 Batch Processing Millions and Millions of Images - Code as Craft , July 9, 2010 jQuery Plugin: Give Your Characters a NobleCount - The Product Guy , March 23, 2010 How do the sample Series Seed financing documents differ from typical Series A financing documents?

Silicon Valley 378

Silicon Valley Startup Term Sheet Venture Capital 378

Steve Blank

JULY 11, 2017

The belief then was that most founders couldn’t acquire the HR, finance, sales, and board governance skills rapidly enough to steer the company to a liquidity event, so they hired professional managers. In contrast, professional managers attempt to bring order to chaos and often kill the startup culture in the process.

Part-Time VPE 329

Part-Time VPE Liquidity Event Stock Engineer 329

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

. — I just watched a very smart company try to manage innovation by hiring a global consulting firm to offload engineering from “distractions.” An existing company or government organization is primarily organized for day-to-day execution of its current business processes or mission. There’s a much better way.

Incubator 319

Incubator Curation Engineer Government 319

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

The Chinese government must be laughing hysterically over U.S. When the Chinese government censors (run by their propaganda department ) shutdown access to yet another U.S. And when the government tools to detect encrypted VPN’s get more sophisticated, (as it did last year), Chinese users just use stealthier tools.

China 328

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 328

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

It is a type of financing that investors can provide to startups and small businesses which are believed to have the potential for success in the long term. You will need to have an impressive management team to support your search for venture capital. Management team. What is Venture Capital Funding? Investment amount needed.

Venture Capital 179

Venture Capital Technical Review Software Review Security 179

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 6, 2019

Spending limited finances on hiring the testers may not seem like a good move at first. As it is a minimum viable product, product managers of startups think the release date is more important than quality. It can be made in a simple excel sheet by any tester or project manager. Well, Not really. Testing is important.

Software 222

Software Startup Software Developers Software Development 222

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 30, 2019

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Set expectations accordingly.

Intellectual Property 219

Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 219

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 31, 2023

Managing finances is one of the most important aspects of running a successful business. Effective financial management ensures that the company can meet its financial obligations and make informed decisions about investments and expenditures. Planning is an essential aspect of effective financial management for any business.

Management 97

Management Software Review Finance Bankruptcy 97

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 24, 2018

Based on my experience, creating a new business is at least as difficult as creating an innovative solution, and it takes a knowledge of finance, operations, customers and the marketplace. Despite the technology, the fears of pedestrians and government regulations strangled the business.

Angel Investor 249

Angel Investor Cofounder Finance Operations 249

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Obviously, these companies still need money to get started, or finance growth, just like a for-profit company. Government grants. An example would be getting free office space by agreeing to be the property manager for the owner. Examples include charitable organizations, trade unions, and public arts organizations.

Equity 235

Equity Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy 235

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 18, 2019

Act II was “revenge of the luddites” in which some local governments banned them and some annoyed citizens stole them or broke them. Scooters are now seen by the local government as an important long-term solution to both congestion and to reducing pollution. Springtime is Here: A New Watermark Yes, there was seasonality.

South America 250

South America Global New York City Software Review 250

Board Effect

JULY 5, 2021

With philanthropic giving at an all-time high, it’s generating a new sense of freedom for nonprofits, allowing them to reimagine governance like never before. Nonprofits: Ready, Set, Reimagine Governance. Enhancing partnerships between your nonprofit and the government and corporate sectors where all partners have equal footing.

Government 98

Government Technical Review Global Distribution 98

Up and Running

JULY 28, 2022

The size standards are different for each industry and are defined by the government body established to oversee such matters. Partnership – Formed by two or more owners in agreement on how to start, manage and operate a business. What you need depends on your location, business activities, industry, and government rules.

Small Business 167

Small Business Intellectual Property Cofounder Software Review 167

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

JANUARY 4, 2018

This week we closed $250M in financing from Silver Lake , the premier technology private equity firm. We just announced a few more things. Late last year we passed $100M in annual recurring revenue. That revenue is in on 75,000 customers, earned through the hard work of 500 employees across six offices on three continents.

Engineer 152

Engineer Revenue San Francisco Security 152

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2013

Obviously, these companies still need money to get started, or finance growth, just like a for-profit company. Government grants. An example would be getting free office space by agreeing to be the property manager for the owner. Examples include charitable organizations, trade unions, and public arts organizations.

Equity 207

Equity Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy 207

Up and Running

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Now, managing and analyzing your business finances doesn’t have to be a frustrating process. In fact, by proactively looking for improvements, you can set yourself up for more effective and fruitful financial management. Here are a few tips to help you better manage your business finances. Consult an accountant.

Management 81

Management Balance Sheet Forecast Software Review 81

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2017

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Set expectations accordingly.

Product Development 177

Product Development Cost Developer Product 177

Board Effect

MARCH 1, 2021

The growth of nonprofits, along with concern over how they’re being governed has prompted greater scrutiny over charitable organizations in general. Nonprofit boards face plenty of risks when they don’t have a full grasp on what’s required of them in the areas of governance and compliance.

Government 78

Government Technical Review Finance Framework 78

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Forensic accounting entails examining the finances of an individual or business. Specialists in the field ensure finances are in order and secure. What follows are the scandals uncovered or managed through forensic accounting. They help owners manage their credibility and to retain a reputable reputation. Lehman Brothers.

Technical Review 174

Technical Review Securities and Exchange Commission Due Diligence Reputation 174

Steve Blank

JUNE 26, 2015

government to help them innovate faster– not just kind of fast, but 10x the number of initiatives in 1/5 the time. —– Lean Innovation Management. Each horizon requires different focus, different management, different tools and different goals. I’ve been working with large companies and the U.S. Here’s how.

Lean 120

Lean Management Business Model Incubator 120

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. These accountants make sure that the laws and regulations governing the federal, state, and local levels are adhered to for financial records. Image by rawpixel from Pixabay.

CPA 152

CPA Dallas Software Review Technical Review 152

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 20, 2017

by Kamal Brar, Vice President and General Manager of Asia Pacific at Hortonworks . Closer to home in Singapore, the government, through the National Research Foundation (NRF) will be investing up to S$150 million into a new national programme aimed at boosting the nation’s artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities over the next five years.

Artificial Inteligence 150

Artificial Inteligence Asia Singapore Technical Review 150

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Pete Newell and I have spent a lot of time bringing continuous innovation to government organizations. Here are our thoughts about how to confront the Red Queen trap and adapt a government agency to infuse continuous innovation in its culture and practices. These Horizons also apply to government agencies and other large organizations.

Community 244

Community Silicon Valley Technical Review Incubator 244

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 22, 2019

Without the resources to hire a full time bookkeeper and little understanding of how to get their heads above water, many of these small businesses will founder having struggled due to lack of cash flow and poorly managed accounts. Stay compliant with ATO and government legislation through automated updates to tax and payroll processes.

Software Review 176

Software Review Due Diligence Startup Stock 176

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

The Chinese government must be laughing hysterically over U.S. When the Chinese government censors (run by their propaganda department ) shutdown access to yet another U.S. And when the government tools to detect encrypted VPN’s get more sophisticated, (as it did last year), Chinese users just use stealthier tools.

China 220

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 220

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Aside from getting financial help from loved ones or using your personal savings, you can also get financial assistance from venture capitalists, angel investors, government grants, crowdfunding campaigns, strategic partners, blockchain technology, and financial providers offering loans for any purpose.

Security 158

Security Angel Investor Startup Bootstrapping 158

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Most healthy businesses need business financing at some point. Startups have to deal with starting costs and ongoing businesses have to finance growth and working capital. Financing options depend on what kind of business you have. Don’t waste your time looking for the wrong kind of financing.

SBA 161

SBA Venture Capital Angel Investor Technical Review 161

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 25, 2023

8- Property management Photo Credit: Jaden Oh Property management is a good way to make money, especially if you already know how to run a business or are good at making software for property management. It's just that many homeowners in this city don't have the time to manage multiple properties.

Software Review 124

Software Review Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Entrepreneur 124

ReadWriteStart

MARCH 31, 2020

When anyone asks what investors look for in startups , typical answers include an experienced management team, a large market for their product or service, growth potentials, uniqueness. One of the fundamental conditions for picking a startup is that they have a stellar management team.

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Startup Term Sheet 175

The Startup Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

Corporate governance expert Nygina Mills discusses the critical role of compliance in building resilient businesses that can withstand regulatory and market changes. Central to fostering this resilience is the role of compliance in risk management. The concept of compliance extends beyond mere adherence to legal standards.

Artificial Inteligence 78

Artificial Inteligence Management Technical Review Framework 78