9 Things I’ve Learned About Customer Development
Last week, I was asked to speak to an entrepreneurship class about customer development. These are the nine insights I shared, from my own experience. The presentation slides are available here.
The 9 Things Successful Startups Get Right
Launching a successful startup is hard. This is especially true for new products in new markets. Following a structured approach to developing and testing your business model increases your chances of success.
Go Hatching! Go Green!
The first Hatching of 2014 was a huge success! Four teams pitched, but the real winner might be the environment.
A Product is not a Business
As the owner of a software development company, I have the opportunity to speak with a lot of entrepreneurs about their product ideas. More often than not, they have grand ambitions
The Five Slide Pitch Deck
When pitching to investors, you really only need five slides. If you remember the purpose of the pitch is to generate interest, not investment, then the requirements of your pitch change dramatically.
Pitch for Interest, Not Investment
When pitching your idea to a potential investor, every second counts.