SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 19, 2012

This should be an iterative process with advisors and customers providing feedback on the product. Conversations with a technical advisors or possible developers should be iterative. You might also have a business plan, marketing plan, financials, competitor analysis or other kinds of background document. That's fairly uncommon.

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InfoChachkie

APRIL 16, 2012

I recently spoke with Steve Blank, author of the new book The Startup Owner’s Manual. The Lean Startup approach dictates that successful customer development is an iterative process. By conceptualizing, selling, gathering feedback and then developing a product, startups achieve success more quickly and economically.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 11, 2010

Research this market by doing market sizing, looking at existing products, talking to customers and deciding how you will make money. If you believe there is a market then build a prototype product that you can show customers, investors and potential employees. Paying customers. Validate that you can make money before starting.

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