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Review of Eric Ries: The Startup Way

March 21, 2018 by Robert Craven

In his earlier book, The Lean Startup, Eric Ries put forward a framework for successful startups, albeit in the world of Silicon Valley. These included building minimal viable products (“MVPs”), extensive customer-focused testing based on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: book, book review, eric ries, start ups, sustainable business

Start-Ups vs Casinos

July 11, 2016 by Robert Craven

I recently read that just 10% of companies that America’s top ten venture capital firms or VCs [ie private equity firms] invest in succeed. This correlates exactly with the yardstick that VCs and seed corn capitalists that I know … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: business strategy, profit, start ups

Stick, Twist, Pivot or Persevere

September 30, 2015 by Robert Craven

Eric Ries’ book, The Lean Startup, is a fascinating book. And not just for the start-up. Really. His model is Silicon Valley startup-centric whereas my start point is the opposite end of the spectrum, working with existing growing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: eric ries, robert craven, start ups, strategy, the lean startup

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