I delve into the startup ecosystem on my blog, combining my expertise in lean startup methodologies and customer development to spotlight innovation and entrepreneurship. Startups embody the forefront of business, where fresh ideas and technologies emerge. I aim to reveal the keys to startup success or failure, including funding tactics and market strategies, while sharing founder stories and pivotal lessons. This comprehensive view into the startup world offers essential insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and those curious about business innovation. By dissecting trends and practices, my blog is a go-to resource for navigating the startup landscape, emphasizing the importance of understanding risks, seizing opportunities, and the entrepreneurial spirit. My mission is to inspire, educate, and connect with a community eager to innovate and transform the marketplace.
In the bustling world of startups, there’s a little-discussed category known as “Startup Orphans.” These are companies that, despite securing venture capital, fail to meet the grandiose expectations set for them, often leaving them in a unique limbo. However, understanding…
Once upon a time, there was a company. A company that really understood its customers and sold products that the customer wanted. The company started to grow. Managers joined, processes were set up and systems were put in place. The…
For startups, acquiring the first 100 customers can be an uphill battle. Many entrepreneurs believe they must build a fully functional product to validate market adoption. However, there is an alternative and effective approach – obtaining signed letters of intent.…
Customers. Without them, the world of business would come to a screeching halt. From budding startups stretching their wings to giant enterprises ruling the industry, everyone dances to the tune of their customers. Yet, there’s a pervasive issue haunting many…
To measure a startup without any metrics typically used in an established company (like ROI or market share), you need an approach that targets “leading” indicators. You need things that predict market success. Most teams start with market forecasts and work backwards…
My goal is to help large organisations innovate by building new, durable business models. The sad thing that I see is that most corporate startups die after the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) stage. This is mainly because corporate startups tend…
Het is tijd voor een open-deur-beleid over de steeds groeiende jargon van het startup-ecosysteem. Hierbij de meest verwarrende startup terminologie ontcijferd. Als praten over de onderwerpen zoals de metaverse, intrapreneurship of acqui-hires je de pet boven gaat, lees dan deze…
Most startups launching a new product use a similar product development process, as shown in this illustration: What’s wrong with this picture? At first glance, this picture seems helpful and benign, illustrating a process of getting a new product into…
For the last 100 years, if you want to learn how to go from an idea to a business, the answer from educators and investors has simply been, “Well, go out and research and then write a business plan and…
Do I have product/market fit? If you’re wondering that, you usually haven’t achieved it yet. In fact, you quickly realise when you have product/market fit. Many entrepreneurs recognise it immediately, because it’s like a “flywheel” starting to turn. This is…
Next week, I start at a new employer, Gritd, to make startups more successful. But why do I think this organisation is ideally suited to grow startups? I’m happy to explain that to you in this blog post. If startups…
Ongeveer twee maanden geleden heb ik in een blogartikel geschreven hoe je met een goed idee een onderneming kunt starten. Nu heb je succesvol jouw idee op de markt gebracht en is je onderneming klaar om op te schalen, oftewel voluit in…
In mijn vorige blogpost heb ik geschreven hoe je in een korte tijd veel ideeën kunt genereren. Nu heb je uiteindelijk het meest veelbelovende idee eruit gepikt en je wilt hiermee de markt op gaan. Je wilt geld gaan verdienen…
