Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021
Obviously this definition is generic, so my first recommendation is that you take the lead in defining traction metrics for your startup, and then selling your results convincingly to investors. Signed contracts with big name customers, like IBM, AT&T, or Wal-Mart, is a strong indication of traction.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 28, 2021
I recommend a trial run with an experiment or MVP (minimum viable product), at full price and cost, before the big bang launch, risking your investment money and a major time commitment. With my software background at IBM, I’m well aware that technical early adopters value more and more features, and are able to deal with complexity.
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Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 26, 2013
Obviously this definition is generic, so my first recommendation is that you take the lead in defining traction metrics for your startup, and then selling your results convincingly to investors. Signed contracts with big name customers, like IBM, AT&T, or Wal-Mart, is a strong indication of traction.
SoCal CTO
MARCH 5, 2007
One of his companies - Gluecode - was sold to IBM for a pretty good price. Technology Advisor Technology Roles in Startups Pricing Customer Acquisition Sunk Costs and More -. There are quite a few other Software Development Companies in Southern California working on open source and/or freemium business models.
SoCal CTO
MARCH 20, 2007
His work in social media, e-Learning and Performance Support has won awards and has led him into engagements at many Fortune 500 companies including Credit Suisse, Royal Bank of Canada, Citibank, Lexus, Microsoft, Nissan, Universal, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Sun Microsystems, Fidelity Investments, Symbol Technologies and SHL Systemhouse.
SoCal CTO
MARCH 9, 2007
His work in social media, e-Learning and Performance Support has won awards and has led him into engagements at many Fortune 500 companies including Credit Suisse, Royal Bank of Canada, Citibank, Lexus, Microsoft, Nissan, Universal, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Sun Microsystems, Fidelity Investments, Symbol Technologies and SHL Systemhouse.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 13, 2012
In fact, a business plan is needed more by you than investors, as the blueprint for your company, team communication, and progress metrics. Competing with IBM, Microsoft, and other large companies should never be minimized. Describe your market penetration strategy, sales channels, pricing, and strategic partnerships.
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