Kenneth Denman, iPass Importance of a Scalable Business Model and Architecture Kenneth Denman, chairman, president and chief executive officer of iPass, believes that the architecture of a new business will make or break an entrepreneur. He discusses the importance of a
Guy Kawasaki, Garage Technology Ventures The New Business Model The business model today is very different than it was before and during the boom, says Kawasaki. In order to write the best business plan possible, follow Kawasaki’s steps: specificity,
Jeff Raikes, Microsoft Innovation in Business Models Raikes talks about how Microsoft’s success at innovating business models equals its success in technology innovation. Before Microsoft, there was no market for a company that did operating systems. The
Joe Britt, DangerMatt Hershenson, Danger The Danger Product and Business Model Danger has developed a low-cost combination device that functions as a phone, and is internet and email compatible, that is marketed to the young and hip. The business model is
Joe Britt, DangerMatt Hershenson, Danger Danger's Business Model Danger's revenue comes from three sources: initial sign up fees, monthly service fees, and through a web share on content and applications that get downloaded to the device.
Tim Choi, Voltage Security Voltage Business Model Voltage is an enterprise software company and sells their software to customers. They are also looking for managed service providers and partners.
Max Levchin, PaypalPeter Thiel, Paypal Changing the Business Model Though Paypal launched the Palm model and the internet model at roughly the same time with roughly the same number of customers, the internet model took off while the Palm
Kim Smith, New Schools Venture Fund A Theory of Change = Business Model + Strategy Smith explains that a theory of change in the social sector is roughly equivalent to a combination of the business model and strategy in the for-profit world. You need to
John Thompson, Symantec Corporation Customers Must Drive Your Business Model Thompson talks about customers being the main driving force behind the business and business model. He gives examples from Symantec about the need to be close to customers. He also
Kathleen Eisenhardt, Stanford University The Virtue of Doing Nothing With strategic thinking and action, founders and nascent markets can find success.
Kathleen Eisenhardt, Stanford University The Importance of Unit Economics With strategic thinking and action, founders and nascent markets can find success.
Kathleen Eisenhardt, Stanford University Combining Learning Processes With strategic thinking and action, founders and nascent markets can find success.
Ben Collier, The Farmlink ProjectJames Kanoff, The Farmlink Project Strategy for Financial Sustainability As mission-driven nonprofits grow, they must stay anchored in their values and strengthen their community.
Connie Chan, Andreessen Horowitz In conversation with: Ravi Belani Game-Changing Shopping Technology Seek out diverse life and work experiences to give yourself an edge.
Connie Chan, Andreessen Horowitz In conversation with: Ravi Belani Build Your Unique Source of Insight Seek out diverse life and work experiences to give yourself an edge.
Maya Arengo, Stanford University Scaling a Climate Tech Company An eCorner mini guide on the unique challenges that climate tech companies face when scaling, and how to overcome them.
Luke Sykora, Stanford University Starting Up in a Downturn An Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders mini-guide for aspiring founders facing a troubled economy.
Payal Kadakia, ClassPass In conversation with: Ravi Belani Mission Over Product Success doesn’t need to mean sacrificing authenticity.
Juliet Anammah, Jumia Nigeria In conversation with: Darius Teeter Asset-Light Tech Africa is undergoing a profound digital transition.
James Reinhart, thredUP In conversation with: Ravi Belani Scaling Sustainable Fashion [Entire Talk] Building a marketplace business is inherently challenging, but the upsides are huge if you can find a new way of connecting supply and demand.
James Reinhart, thredUP In conversation with: Ravi Belani Scaling Sustainable Fashion Building a marketplace business is inherently challenging, but the upsides are huge if you can find a new way of connecting supply and demand.
Hemant Taneja, General Catalyst In conversation with: Tom Byers Building a Business in a Highly Regulated Industry The bigger the impact, the greater the responsibility.
Vlad Tenev, Robinhood In conversation with: Ravi Belani Communicating Through Complexities Speaking amid a controversy around Robinhood’s decision to temporarily halt trading of GameStop and some other volatile securities, Robinhood’s CEO explores the venture’s business model and mission.
Alyssa Ravasio, Hipcamp In conversation with: Emily Ma Hipcamp’s Big Pivot A simple problem can be a massive opportunity.