TechEmpower

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Some offer specialized skill sets like expertise in a particular programming language or framework, or specific domain knowledge. References: The company should willingly provide references. You'll discover firms that are prolific in design/interface and light on development, and vice versa.

Software Development 295

Software Development Software Review Develop Development 295

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2023

Porter proposed his Five Forces framework for analyzing the competitive environment which I think makes even more sense today. These plans just list a few key competitors out there now, compare feature richness, quality considerations, and pricing. These elements are referred to as “barriers to exit.”

Competition 88

Competition Startup Framework Pricing 88

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Porter proposed his Five Forces framework for analyzing the competitive environment which I think makes even more sense today. These plans just list a few key competitors out there now, compare feature richness, quality considerations, and pricing. These elements are referred to as “barriers to exit.”

Competition 151

Competition Startup Framework Pricing 151

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2013

Porter proposed his Five Forces framework for analyzing the competitive environment which I think makes even more sense today. These plans just list a few key competitors out there now, compare feature richness, quality considerations, and pricing. These elements are referred to as “barriers to exit.” It’s a painful end.

Startup 80

Startup Framework Competition Pricing 80

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 25, 2012

Porter proposed his Five Forces framework for analyzing the competitive environment which I think makes even more sense today. These plans just list a few key competitors out there now, compare feature richness, quality considerations, and pricing. These elements are referred to as “barriers to exit.”

Competition 94

Competition Startup Pricing Framework 94

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Porter proposed a Five Forces framework for analyzing the competitive environment which I think still makes a lot of sense today. These plans just list a few key competitors out there now, compare feature richness, quality considerations, and pricing. These elements are referred to as “barriers to exit.” Either way you lose.

Startup 86

Startup Competition Pricing Framework 86

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 3, 2009

So I thought I’d try to lay out a framework for how you should think about it as many you will inevitably be faced with this experience. When people refer to a strategic investor they are usually talking about an investor that comes from the industry you serve as opposed to an independent venture capital investor.

Venture Capital 279

Venture Capital Startup Entrepreneur Framework 279