View from Seed

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Airbnb’s bookings have rebounded to roughly 70-80% of what they were in 2019 pre-COVID whereas global hotel companies like Marriott and Hilton are operating at roughly 35-40% of where they were in fall 2019. But even with this profitable Q3, on a trailing twelve months (TTM) basis Airbnb has a GAAP net loss of >$1 billion.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 25, 2020

Equity is stock, but private company stock has no market value until the company goes public or is sold or merged with another company. IPO – public company initial public stock offering. The buyer has the challenge of scaling the business, and managing all the operational growth requirements.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

For many businesses, one of the biggest investment areas is stock, materials, inventory, equipment , and the like. No matter what you sell in your venture, if you have valuable stock that you need to move throughout the year, it’s vital to ensure its security so you don’t have extensive insurance and cashflow issues to worry about.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 2, 2015

Stock option top-ups after a few years are vital retention mechanisms. We hired Steve Pease to run finance and then eventually all operations and it has transformed how we operate. One area I’ve had much discussion with the companies in which I’ve invested in is bringing on board an operationally focused CFO.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 1, 2014

The first is that it could carry limited inventory in stock because it had limited physical shelf space. But what if you could do the reverse of Amazon? Amazon was early in spotting a macro trend – that physical, local retail had a few key disadvantages.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 27, 2013

He has grown our US operations from 1 employee (him) to a global organization of 75 employees that will finish the year with 8-digit revenues (90+% recurring) and more than 350% year-over-year growth. In addition to helping manage the board Chris also helps represent the interests of the angel investors / common stock holders.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Equity is stock, but private company stock has no market value until the company goes public or is sold or merged with another company. IPO – public company initial public stock offering. The buyer has the challenge of scaling the business, and managing all the operational growth requirements.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 24, 2024

Efficient management of stock levels is also important, as excess inventory can lead to higher storage and removal fees. You can explore Amazon ecommerce fulfillment services to improve customer satisfaction and streamline operations. Taking these steps helps manage expenses from all angles of the fulfillment process.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 23, 2018

That year, as management tried to coordinate all the operating details across all the divisions, the company almost went bankrupt when poor planning led to excess inventory, with unsold cars piling up at dealers and the company running out of cash. Durant had another great four years at the helm of GM. But trouble was on the horizon.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 10, 2020

This is especially true for startups, which operate on the basis of customer traction to solidify expectations with investors or lending institutions. In the early stages, it isn’t uncommon for businesses to bank their earnings on a handful of customers (or sometimes, just one).

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Outside professionals are always available, but they may have their own agenda, such as building a career, making money quickly, or managing up the stock price for a quick exit. The operations superstar. The rest can come from early hires (with stock options to assure commitment), equity investors, or even strategic partners.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Outside professionals are always available, but they may have their own agenda, such as building a career, making money quickly, or managing up the stock price for a quick exit. The operations superstar. The rest can come from early hires (with stock options to assure commitment), equity investors, or even strategic partners.

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Technical Cofounder Cofounder Advisory Board Stock Options 308

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2023

Cofounders only able to work part-time, with responsibility and major income sources elsewhere, don’t carry the same risk as others with more operational responsibility. The challenge is for real cofounders to keep their equity percentage above 50%, or they effectively lose control of operational decisions.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Equity is stock, but private company stock has no market value until the company goes public or is sold or merged with another company. IPO – public company initial public stock offering. The buyer has the challenge of scaling the business, and managing all the operational growth requirements.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Co-founders only able to work part-time, with responsibility and major income sources elsewhere, don’t carry the same risk as others with more operational responsibility. The challenge is for real co-founders to keep their equity percentage above 50%, or they effectively lose control of operational decisions.

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Equity Cofounder Technical Cofounder Intellectual Property 238

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

The reasons are a lot more complex than the meltdown of key investment banks in the US a few years ago, so don’t expect a big change in the numbers soon, even with recent stock market rallies. In addition, huge amounts of executive time are required, as well as hits to key operational, accounting, and communication processes.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2019

The reasons are a lot more complex than the meltdown of key investment banks in the US a few years ago, so don’t expect a big change in the numbers soon, even with recent stock market rallies. In addition, huge amounts of executive time are required, as well as hits to key operational, accounting, and communication processes.

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IPO SEC Prospectus Startup 210

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

And here’s the thing: Almost all businesses have digital operations, so you may think yours is meeting customer expectations. It helps to have investors who are patient about whether the company operates at a profit. The move toward total digital immersion has been happening for a while; COVID has only accelerated it. Bottom line?

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Source Leverage Advanced Technologies Harnessing advanced technologies can transform how startups operate and compete. These systems apply complex algorithms to parse sales data, forecast demand trends, and manage stock levels efficiently. Take, for example, businesses in the fashion industry.

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Technical Review Startup Differentiation Social Media 119

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Laura Thomas is a former CIA operations officer. Strategy and Operations roles: These roles help make sure vision, resources (budgets and people), and the market opportunity are aligned. For me, personally : People in the senior ranks at startups usually call themselves operators. Below is the second of her three-part series.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Warlock was so large that it was kept at the ERA factory and operated as a remote operations center. ERA Disk Drives One of the problems code breakers had was the difficulty of being able to store and operate on large sets of data. Then two “exhaustive trial” systems called Hecate for $250,000 ($3.2 million today.)

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2022

An even better alternative could be stock options, linked to the long-term success of the company. Creativity and innovation are fragile business elements, and they can be easily starved, smothered, and trampled by the larger daily operational demands and old ways of doing things.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Tech IPO prices exploded and subsequent trading prices rose to dizzying heights as the stock prices became disconnected from the traditional metrics of revenue and profits. Lean was designed to inform the founders’ vision while they operated frugally at speed. Some have labeled this period as irrational exuberance. The result?

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2024

These intervals typically vary based on usage hours, operating conditions, and the type of machinery. Log Usage Hours: Keep a detailed record of machine operating hours to track when maintenance is due. Train Operators on Best Practices Even the most well-maintained machinery can be compromised by improper use.

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Operations Technical Review Stock Reputation 138

Steve Blank

JUNE 27, 2017

In addition, some cities put an artificial limit on the number of taxi operators by requiring them to buy medallions and agree to a set of local regulations. Carrying passengers for payment, historically considered commercial use, was regulated in most cities. In each case litigation versus innovation is seems obvious choice.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 11, 2024

5 Reasons Why Your Restaurant or Takeaway Needs an EPOS System EPOS systems now offer a wide range of valuable features that can help restaurants and takeaways increase operational efficiency, boost sales, and improve the customer experience. Having menu items in stock at all times increases customer satisfaction. System integrations.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Startups often juggle multiple priorities with limited resources, making it easy for delays to creep into operations. Reactive Problem-Solving: Startups often operate in firefighting mode. Moreover, delays increase operational costs. As your business grows, so do your operational complexities.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

An even better alternative could be stock options, linked to the long-term success of the company. Creativity and innovation are fragile business elements, and they can be easily starved, smothered, and trampled by the larger daily operational demands and old ways of doing things.

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Stock Options Incubator Framework Stock 236

ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Now that we’re months into the pandemic, most customers are understanding and aware of delays and items running out of stock, but that understanding will be put to the test for the holiday season. Being transparent and open about your stock and delivery times is more important than ever. Consider mobile communication, too.

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eCommerce Software Review Technical Review Stock 125

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 20, 2024

This post provides a number of practical strategies for reducing manufacturing downtime and guaranteeing seamless operations in your manufacturing company. Additionally, having a trained team to handle generator operations and maintenance can further ensure that this backup power source is effective when required.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 14, 2017

As a starting point the board is intended to have legal and financial responsibilities to a few key constituencies: shareholders, debt holders, creditors, employees, government and major parties with whom the business operates. Executives run the day-to-day so often the board is more involved as a sparring partner at key intervals.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 22, 2019

Provide real-time stock and inventory levels. Utilise Cloud based operation which reduces the need for bulky servers and enables staff to work remotely from their laptops or computers. Produce clear, concise reporting with multi-dimensional analytics. Allow for multi-user interaction from remote locations. Automate data processing.

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Software Review Due Diligence Startup Stock 176

ReadWriteStart

JULY 5, 2023

Neko Health will be able to revolutionize the healthcare industry and expand its operations beyond the borders of its home country of Sweden as a result of the funding received. We try to be as clear as possible about what it is that we do and how it operates. million) in funding from venture capitalists.

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Sweden Artificial Inteligence Cofounder Technical Review 126

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 14, 2022

5) Managing the operations. As the seed funding has been raised by this time, the company starts its operations and gradually expands. Once the company has established itself and created brand recognition, then the company’s promoters look to list the shares of the company on the stock exchanges.

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Technical Review Due Diligence India Startup 149

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 22, 2024

This means that on average one out of every 100 to one out of 1000 quantum gate operations will result in an error. If the stock price can stay high for 6 months the investors can sell their shares and make a pile of money regardless of what happens to the company. System performance is limited by the worst 10% of the qubits.

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Technical Review Illinois Algorithm Software Review 267

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2024

Introduction to Business Risks Many businesses assume that risks are solely related to financial instability, but dangers can come from various sources, including cyber threats, operational disruptions, and legal issues. Understanding the importance of insurance for business is essential in safeguarding your operations and assets.

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View from Seed

APRIL 27, 2020

Others are just starting out, but the financial safety net they thought they had from a spouse’s job or highly appreciated stock options has disappeared. Some are staring into the abyss and they know they are not going to get out. This is scary. It’s going to last a while, and it’s going to be incredibly hard. Number of Investments.

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