Describing your product as “new and “never been done before” instead of “we’re just like those others guys, Read More
Hubris vs humility: The $15B difference
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What happens in Vegas… Compare and contrast
As one might gather from the title, I’m planning a bachelorette party in Vegas for a friend of Read More
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Rick Heitzmann outlines 2010’s strong sectors
I spoke with Rick Heitzmann at September’s Vator Splash event and he discussed some of the sectors that Read More
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Twitter CEO Dick Costolo’s lessons learned
Dick Costolo, who was just appointed Twitter CEO, stepped off the stage here at Vator Splash, where he Read More
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Good enough never is, or is it?
One of the sayings I hear from talented managers in product development is, “good enough never is.” It’s Read More
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Entrepreneurship: a faith-based endeavor
(Correction: This new video, uploaded 9/8/10, reflects an edit to Steve’s book) I first saw Steve Blank at Read More
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The Emergence comedy
The concept of Emergence continues to surface and become increasingly embraced across different fields, from science to technology. Read More
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Dealing with risky and safe assumptions
One of the most important aspects of product development is the process of predicting the behavior of a Read More
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The 17 musts to get a product off the ground
I’ve decided to jot down a short list of “musts” that go into creating a successful market offering. Read More
Continuous deployment from entrepreneurs How to build a product Lessons and advice Product development
The principles of product-development flow
If you’ve ever wondered why agile or lean development techniques work, The Principles of Product Development Flow: Second Read More
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Why continuous deployment?
Of all the tactics I have advocated as part of the lean startup, none has provoked as many Read More