Competition Framework Summary 
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 12, 2014
It’s building a product that is substantially differentiated, and, as Bill Gross, one of the most prolific tech entrepreneurs of our era says, “ It needs to be 10x better than the competition ” (because if you shoot for that then in competitive markets you might achieve 3x.
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 13, 2011
I wrote the summary notes in this blog post. I talked about this in the TWiVC video but I didn’t do a good enough job of writing it up in the summary notes in the post. And when you finish the demo you can bring in the other important components such as competition, team, customer acquisition strategy, etc. Mobile app?
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Both Sides of the Table
MAY 24, 2018
Decision Dynamics Each firm makes decisions in different ways so understanding the firm’s decision framework matters. How does the partnership typically make its final investment decisions? Some firms are “consensus driven” and look for unanimity in the decision or near unanimity.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 24, 2022
Every startup needs a sustainable competitive advantage. With no competitive advantage, startups with new ideas gaining traction are never feared, and are usually eaten for lunch as sleeping giants wake up. In summary, whether you are running a startup, a family business, or a famous brand like IBM, you are all part of the jungle.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 5, 2013
The opportunity for change is huge, with everyone taking a new look at the world after the recession, but the competition is also huge, since the cost of entry is at an all-time low. Every startup needs a sustainable competitive advantage. The jungle framework is a great one to set the right perspective.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 16, 2014
Every startup needs a sustainable competitive advantage. With no competitive advantage, startups with new ideas gaining traction are never feared, and are usually eaten for lunch as sleeping giants wake up. In summary, whether you are running a startup, a family business, or a famous brand like IBM, you are all part of the jungle.
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 24, 2019
Every startup needs a sustainable competitive advantage. With no competitive advantage, startups with new ideas gaining traction are never feared, and are usually eaten for lunch as sleeping giants wake up. In summary, whether you are running a startup, a family business, or a famous brand like IBM, you are all part of the jungle.
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