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Lessons Learned: Customer Development Engineering

Startup Lessons Learned

One major theory that has influenced the way I think about processes comes from Lean Manufacturing , where they use these same techniques to build cars. There were a lot of questions about outsourcing/offshoring and startups. The Lean Startup Intensive is tomorrow at Web 2.0. Talk about waste. Expo SF (May.

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Innovation, Change and the Rest of Your Life

Steve Blank

And for consumer hardware, no startup has to build their own factory as the costs are absorbed by offshore manufacturers. I’m glad to have been part of the team inventing the Lean Startup methodology. China has simply become the factory. And it’s that Information is everywhere.

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@altgate » Blog Archive » Outsourcing For Startups

Altgate

One consideration that comes up often when outsourcing is whether to go with a local or offshore vendor. I’ve done both and in my experience picking the right offshore solution can be an advantage (freeing up time and money to deploy elsewhere). link] fnazeeri I’ve seen it work (and not).

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In 15 Years From Now Half of US Universities May Be in Bankruptcy. My Surprise Discussion with @ClayChristensen

Both Sides of the Table

But while universities are developing online content they are not fundamentally disrupting leaning because the method of delivery is not a new business model. He believes that one of the financial metrics taught at business schools and reinforced by Wall Street has accelerated offshoring of industries.

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How to Start a Brewery: Growing Your Own Craft Beer Business

Up and Running

Some folks cut corners by ordering equipment made offshore. Even if you’re not seeking funding, it’s still a really good idea to create a Lean Business Plan that you can use to help navigate your business as challenges and opportunities arise. Many brewers avoid that due to perceived qualitative differences,” says Patrick.

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Remote Work Revolution: Drive Sustainable Growth with Virtual Teams

Duct Tape Marketing

What kind of content does it lean towards? That's been something people have been talking about for 10 years offshore, they used to call it, I don't think they call it that so much anymore, but the idea of there are actually places you can get remote workers for much less than say a US wage would be for various reasons.

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Everyone’s Business: Drinking on the job, Overpaid NBA Players, Offshore Accounts

Up and Running

It also means you may have saved enough money to bootstrap a lean startup. Holy jeebies: The Guardian is reporting that secret financial records of offshore funds were uncovered. Everyone''s Business Beer entrepreneurship Forbes NBA Offshore account The Guardian' He’s kind of big deal.