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JUNE 9, 2010

They’re deep into Customer Development ,” he said. it’s a great example of a strong startup based on need, entrepreneur Joe Fernandez building something he wanted to use, and getting VC funding; and 3.) But startups can shoot themselves in the foot when founders use consultants at the wrong time or in the wrong way. Here’s why.

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DECEMBER 1, 2010

Want to know, for example, why Foursquare uses MongoDB to store check-in information? The Ultimate Combination of Startup Business Development Methods - ArcticStartup , November 16, 2010 I've been a huge fan of Steven Blank's Customer Development methodology for a long time. Your First Iteration of an Idea Will Be Wrong.

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Technical Review Startup Product Technology 175

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AUGUST 3, 2010

Automating the Path to a Better User Experience - The Product Guy , July 5, 2010 I started writing about Quick-UX in 2008. The Phantom Sales Forecast – Failing at Customer Validation - Steve Blank , July 22, 2010 Startup CEO’s can’t delegate sales and expect it to happen. Customer Validation needs to have the CEO actively involved.

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