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Investing in Capabilities and Reputation Pays Off for VC Firms

A classic study that we published in August 2004 finds that many startups are willing to accept lower Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Author: David Hsu

How Strategy and Industry Should Shape Your Choice of Co-Founders

Entrepreneurs who want to turn a great idea into a thriving business inevitably need a team that can Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Authors: Charles Eesley , Edward Roberts and David Hsu

Who Will Be Your Competitors in the Future?

Institute of Technology and Genometrix represent different entities from different industries—a biotech startup Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Authors: Stephen Downing , Jin-Su Kang and Gideon Markman

Entrepreneurial Brinkmanship: Lessons Learned from Best Buy and FedEx

Entrepreneurial startups have the advantage of nimbleness that comes from being small and collaborative Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Author: James C Wetherbe

For the Best Customer Data, Look Beyond the Market

Market Discovery Customer-centric approaches towards finding product/market fit — such as the Lean Startup Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Author: Jon Eckhardt

Adjuncts: An Overlooked Source of Prestige

EDITOR’S NOTE: Steve Blank, who has founded or co-founded eight startups, is best known as the Father Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: Steve Blank

The Entrepreneur's Profit Model: A Diagnostic Tool

Entrepreneurs usually understand that profit is important. But many are less consciously aware of the actual model by which they will (or will not) make money in their ventures. Many have a gut feel, Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Authors: Michael Morris and April Spivack

My Life as a Globe-Trotting Solo Entrepreneur

In addition to ongoing client work, I write for various publications whenever an exciting idea strikes Read More...

Category: Interviews

Authors: Sarah Lempa and Daniel Forbes

How Do You Know When It's Safe to Quit Your Day Job?

He was recently featured at NextAvenue.org to discuss business startup advice and resources for entrepreneurs Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: David Deeds

Navigating the Business Model Maze

We examine the evolution of four popular startup models, and provide a simple set of rules that will Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: Bill Schulze