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

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We also spoke about technology systems in the perspective of global competition. He believes that one of the financial metrics taught at business schools and reinforced by Wall Street has accelerated offshoring of industries. He spoke about ROCE (return on capital employed). We had a brief chat on his views of “Freemium.”

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How do we need to structure the systems to get ahead and stay ahead of the competition? What do we build in-house or outsource? What metrics are going to be the key startup metrics and how do we get those metrics without too much cost? What are the biggest areas of technical risk? How can we address this risk?

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8 Indications Of A Real Entrepreneur Versus A Hacker

Startup Professionals Musings

Typically some production and delivery is outsourced, requiring formal contracts and documentation. For progress and success assessment, each of these needs some metrics defined, a training plan, and responsibility assignments within your team. No mention usually means no plan and not competitive.

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8 Signs Of A New Business Initiative And Not A Hobby

Startup Professionals Musings

Typically some production and delivery is outsourced, requiring formal contracts and documentation. For progress and success assessment, each of these needs some metrics defined, a training plan, and responsibility assignments within your team. No mention usually means no plan and not competitive.

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5 Steps To Get You From Your First Idea To A Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Then, he'll need to patent it and create a plan to show opportunity, competition, and financial projections. Don’t assume you can outsource the implementation decisions. Create a written plan, with target milestones and metrics. I have tried to convince him the general idea alone does not make a business.

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8 Processes Define A Business Rather Than A Hobby

Startup Professionals Musings

Typically some production and delivery is outsourced, requiring formal contracts and documentation. For progress and success assessment, each of these needs some metrics defined, a training plan, and responsibility assignments within your team. No mention usually means no plan and not competitive.

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Don’t Let Investors Conclude Your Startup Is A Hobby

Startup Professionals Musings

Even if you are doing the work yourself, you need to document requirements, features, metrics, and milestones. If you are contracting or outsourcing, this is even more important. But having no process does not make you more competitive. Product development process.

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