Tech Coast Venture Network

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

It is not necessarily a great product; more often than not, it is the ability to marshal the resources of the business and to plan and execute an effective strategy in an efficient manner. There are three key resources that businesses need in order to compete and win: People , Money , and Time.

Design 100

Design Resource Metrics Patents 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2021

Simple metrics and your personal knowledge of the industry can’t keep up with all the relevant competitive forces. These have the vision and the resources to fund long-term digital success. You need to be part of a larger ecosystem. Find funders who seek long-term returns. Money-making is different in the digital age.

Competition 142

Competition Software Review Social Media Customer 142

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

There are lots of resources available for the challenge of that activity, including the Internet and mentors like me. Unfortunately, I see good startups fail simply because they don’t have the resources or intellectual property to stay ahead of copycats or big players who see the potential as soon as you step into the marketplace.

Ideas 94

Ideas Slides Technical Review Patents 94

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2020

Then, he'll need to patent it and create a plan to show opportunity, competition, and financial projections. Finally, implementation requires a commitment of real money and other resources that can’t be written off so easily as an idea ahead of it’s time. Create a written plan, with target milestones and metrics.

Ideas 126

Ideas Writing Examples Outsource 126

socalTECH

AUGUST 12, 2019

Vanessa Dawson: The Vinetta Project is an entreneurial ecosystem and deal flow pipeline that works with early stage, female tech founders, and helps them to access both resources and capital for their business. What is The Vinetta Project? So, where do you think the technology industry is today in terms of women founders?

Entrepreneur 124

Entrepreneur Metrics Los Angeles Help 124

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2014

In addition, we all know that patent disclosure rules often facilitate legal reverse engineering, and innovation at this point is now much cheaper. The auto industry and others have used this model for generations, so business processes and metrics for innovation are well documented. There is always a related market or new country.

Technology 103

Technology Entrepreneur Study Research 103

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 30, 2023

In addition, we all know that patent disclosure rules often facilitate legal reverse engineering, and innovation at this point is now much cheaper. The auto industry and others have used this model for generations, so business processes and metrics for innovation are well documented. There is always a related market or new country.

Social Media 92

Social Media Study Research Satisfaction 92

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 31, 2017

A strong work ethic is great, but patents and intellectual property are critical. Deliverables and the resources you have on board are two sides of the same equation. What metrics should you use to measure success? Define both hard data and soft (anecdotal) metrics on the new solution, as well as on the productivity of you team.

Metrics 58

Metrics Resource Startup Training 58

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

As a startup founder, you won’t have the marketing resources or brand recognition to appeal to all consumers. Thus, it needs an advantage to rise above the crowd, such as a patent and trademarks, unique market positioning or support from industry partners. A focus on a specific market segment. Sustainable competitive advantage.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Pricing Entrepreneur Startup 100

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 14, 2016

It starts with a vision, but benefits quickly from a structured process of idea generation, evaluation, prototyping, customer feedback, and success metrics. Creating intellectual property, including patents, is the kay to long-term value and a sustainable competitive advantage. People are your best innovation resource.

Coach 64

Coach Metrics Competition Ideas 64

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 18, 2018

It starts with a vision, but benefits quickly from a structured process of idea generation, evaluation, prototyping, customer feedback, and success metrics. Creating intellectual property, including patents, is the kay to long-term value and a sustainable competitive advantage. People are your best innovation resource.

Entrepreneur 64

Entrepreneur Coach Metrics Competition 64

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2016

You need to quantify measurable criteria for success, using business metrics. It’s time for the executive team and advisory board to commit the necessary funds and people resources to complete the plan. Patents and other intellectual property must be secured at this point. It takes the right people to make a breakthrough happen.

Startup 56

Startup Metrics Entrepreneur Resource 56

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

In addition, we all know that patent disclosure rules often facilitate legal reverse engineering, and innovation at this point is now much cheaper. The auto industry and others have used this model for generations, so business processes and metrics for innovation are well documented. There is always a related market or new country.

Startup 65

Startup Social Media Study Research 65

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 21, 2016

In addition, we all know that patent disclosure rules often facilitate legal reverse engineering, and innovation at this point is now much cheaper. The auto industry and others have used this model for generations, so business processes and metrics for innovation are well documented. There is always a related market or new country.

Technology 57

Technology Startup Study Research 57

SoCal CTO

JUNE 9, 2010

Why Lawyers Don’t Run Startups - Steve Blank , May 27, 2010 Startups need to have a great lawyer, accountant, patent attorney, etc. Consultants Don’t Pivot, Founders Do - Steve Blank , May 13, 2010 Consultants can help startups leverage their limited resources. The video is only 16 minutes long and it is well worth the time.

Startup 248

Startup Venture Capital Conference Social Media 248

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2020

Cash flow is a basic survival metric for every startup. Buffer your projected resource requirements. Investors check your burn rate to assess your efficiency, and project your remaining runway before you run out of money and into a brick wall. Desperate entrepreneurs lose their leverage and die young. You will make mistakes.

Search Engine Optimization 124

Search Engine Optimization Outsource Development Social Media Equity 124

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Cash flow is a basic survival metric for every startup. Buffer your projected resource requirements. Investors check your burn rate to assess your efficiency, and project your remaining runway before you run out of money and into a brick wall. Desperate entrepreneurs lose their leverage and die young. You will make mistakes.

Startup 108

Startup Search Engine Optimization Outsource Development Social Media 108

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 5, 2014

Cashflow is a basic survival metric for every startup. Buffer your projected resource requirements. In this case, the primary cash outflow would be for product development and operating expenses, with potentially enough runway to build the initial product, get a patent, attract some early adopters, and build the initial revenue stream.

Entrepreneur 105

Entrepreneur Search Engine Optimization Outsource Development Social Media 105

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 14, 2023

Cash flow is a basic survival metric for every startup. Buffer your projected resource requirements. Investors check your burn rate to assess your efficiency, and project your remaining runway before you run out of money and into a brick wall. Desperate entrepreneurs lose their leverage and die young. You will make mistakes.

Search Engine Optimization 103

Search Engine Optimization Outsource Development Social Media Equity 103

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

Cash flow is a basic survival metric for every startup. Buffer your projected resource requirements. Investors check your burn rate to assess your efficiency, and project your remaining runway before you run out of money and into a brick wall. Desperate entrepreneurs lose their leverage and die young. You will make mistakes.

Startup 89

Startup Search Engine Optimization Outsource Development Social Media 89