My talk on the keys to doing better business development delivered to the Music Business Association's Music Startup Academy in Denver on October 8, 2015
Customers Before Code – CodeStock 2015Shawn Yeager
Unless you're building software solely to scratch your own itch, it's crucial to first deeply understand the market and the customer types you intend to sell your product to. What do they want and need? What problems do they need solved or jobs do they need done? Why is what they use today no longer good enough? How much would they pay for something that does the job better? How many of them are there and how will you reach them?
Unless you can answer these questions, you aren't ready to build a product that will sell. In this talk, we look at how to turn a shiny object into a salable product, applying principles from Lean Startup, Evidence-Based Entrepreneurship and tried and true business development techniques.
2012 Product Portfolio - Visual Aide - For our Tobacco Products.
Including Chewing Tobacco, Snus, Cigars and Cigarillos.
Latin America Product Portfolio.
Customers Before Code – CodeStock 2015Shawn Yeager
Unless you're building software solely to scratch your own itch, it's crucial to first deeply understand the market and the customer types you intend to sell your product to. What do they want and need? What problems do they need solved or jobs do they need done? Why is what they use today no longer good enough? How much would they pay for something that does the job better? How many of them are there and how will you reach them?
Unless you can answer these questions, you aren't ready to build a product that will sell. In this talk, we look at how to turn a shiny object into a salable product, applying principles from Lean Startup, Evidence-Based Entrepreneurship and tried and true business development techniques.
2012 Product Portfolio - Visual Aide - For our Tobacco Products.
Including Chewing Tobacco, Snus, Cigars and Cigarillos.
Latin America Product Portfolio.
This presentation made at TI Developer Conference 2008, introduces the options available for developers to create User Interfaces on TI SGX based platforms.
Customers Before Code – Music Startup Academy, May 12, 2015Shawn Yeager
To build a music tech product that sells and a startup that wins, founders must first deeply understand their market and the customers they intend to serve. What problems do they need solved or jobs do they need done? How much would they pay for something that does the job better? How many of them are there and how will you reach them?
Until you can answer these questions, it's not yet time to code. In his talk, Shawn will address how to turn a shiny object into a salable product, applying principles from Lean Startup and Evidence-Based Entrepreneurship.
To build a music tech product that sells and a startup that wins, founders must first deeply understand their market and the customers they intend to serve. What problems do they need solved or jobs do they need done? How much would they pay for something that does the job better? How many of them are there and how will you reach them?
Until you can answer these questions, it's not yet time to code. In his talk during Music Biz’s Music Startup Academy on May 12 in Nashville, Shawn Yeager of Back Porch Group addressed how to turn a shiny object into a salable product, applying principles from Lean Startup and Evidence-Based Entrepreneurship.
This presentation made at TI Developer Conference 2008, introduces the options available for developers to create User Interfaces on TI SGX based platforms.
Customers Before Code – Music Startup Academy, May 12, 2015Shawn Yeager
To build a music tech product that sells and a startup that wins, founders must first deeply understand their market and the customers they intend to serve. What problems do they need solved or jobs do they need done? How much would they pay for something that does the job better? How many of them are there and how will you reach them?
Until you can answer these questions, it's not yet time to code. In his talk, Shawn will address how to turn a shiny object into a salable product, applying principles from Lean Startup and Evidence-Based Entrepreneurship.
To build a music tech product that sells and a startup that wins, founders must first deeply understand their market and the customers they intend to serve. What problems do they need solved or jobs do they need done? How much would they pay for something that does the job better? How many of them are there and how will you reach them?
Until you can answer these questions, it's not yet time to code. In his talk during Music Biz’s Music Startup Academy on May 12 in Nashville, Shawn Yeager of Back Porch Group addressed how to turn a shiny object into a salable product, applying principles from Lean Startup and Evidence-Based Entrepreneurship.
Tech.Co's Guide to downtown Las Vegas 2015Tech Cocktail
For Celebrate 2015: Tech.Co's Guide to Downtown Las Vegas! This updated guide covers the local Las Vegas tech ecosystem including startups, local leaders, investors, places of interest, restaurants and more. Print it our or have it handy on your phone so you can easily find your way around town.
kbs+ Ventures Fellows #4: Raising Capital - Introduction to VC 12.12.14kbs+ Ventures
In this class we provided a general overview for Venture Capital, alternative sources of capital, how funds are structured, and Power Laws. For our “Real World Perspective”, SF based Marvin Liao, Partner at 500 Startups joined us to share his investor perspective on how to be a successful entrepreneur.
In this class we provided a general overview for Venture Capital, alternative sources of capital, how funds are structured, and Power Laws. For our “Real World Perspective”, SF based Marvin Liao, Partner at 500 Startups joined us to share his investor perspective on how to be a successful entrepreneur.
The Business of (Tech) Startups - MEDA Annual Conference - Apr 2014Paul Singh
Slides for my MEDA Annual conference keynote talking about the increasing intersection between venture capital, high growth tech companies and economic development.
Recruiting in the Digital Age: A Social Media MasterclassLuanWise
In this masterclass, presented at the Global HR Summit on 5th June 2024, Luan Wise explored the essential features of social media platforms that support talent acquisition, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok.
Discover the innovative and creative projects that highlight my journey throu...dylandmeas
Discover the innovative and creative projects that highlight my journey through Full Sail University. Below, you’ll find a collection of my work showcasing my skills and expertise in digital marketing, event planning, and media production.
An introduction to the cryptocurrency investment platform Binance Savings.Any kyc Account
Learn how to use Binance Savings to expand your bitcoin holdings. Discover how to maximize your earnings on one of the most reliable cryptocurrency exchange platforms, as well as how to earn interest on your cryptocurrency holdings and the various savings choices available.
In the Adani-Hindenburg case, what is SEBI investigating.pptxAdani case
Adani SEBI investigation revealed that the latter had sought information from five foreign jurisdictions concerning the holdings of the firm’s foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in relation to the alleged violations of the MPS Regulations. Nevertheless, the economic interest of the twelve FPIs based in tax haven jurisdictions still needs to be determined. The Adani Group firms classed these FPIs as public shareholders. According to Hindenburg, FPIs were used to get around regulatory standards.
B2B payments are rapidly changing. Find out the 5 key questions you need to be asking yourself to be sure you are mastering B2B payments today. Learn more at www.BlueSnap.com.
Premium MEAN Stack Development Solutions for Modern BusinessesSynapseIndia
Stay ahead of the curve with our premium MEAN Stack Development Solutions. Our expert developers utilize MongoDB, Express.js, AngularJS, and Node.js to create modern and responsive web applications. Trust us for cutting-edge solutions that drive your business growth and success.
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Kseniya Leshchenko: Shared development support service model as the way to ma...Lviv Startup Club
Kseniya Leshchenko: Shared development support service model as the way to make small projects with small budgets profitable for the company (UA)
Kyiv PMDay 2024 Summer
Website – www.pmday.org
Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/startuplviv
FB – https://www.facebook.com/pmdayconference
3. #BIZDEVMSA
“BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IS CREATING THE
TEMPLATE FOR A TRANSACTION. SALES IS
APPLYING THE TEMPLATE OVER AND OVER.”
—PARAPHRASING A SETH GODIN QUOTE I CAN NO LONGER FIND
4. #BIZDEVMSA
“BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IS THE CREATION OF
LONG-TERM VALUE FOR AN ORGANIZATION
FROM CUSTOMERS, MARKETS, AND
RELATIONSHIPS.”
—SCOTT POLLACK
9. #BIZDEVMSA
“LEAN STARTUP ISN'T ABOUT BEING CHEAP
[BUT IS ABOUT] BEING LESS WASTEFUL AND
STILL DOING THINGS THAT ARE BIG.”
–ERIC RIES
10. #BIZDEVMSA
WHAT LEADS TO WASTE?
BOILING THE OCEAN – BUILDING TOO MUCH TOO SOON
REQUIRING UNREALISTIC CHANGES IN USER BEHAVIOR
REQUIRING UNREALISTIC CHANGES IN RIGHTS HOLDERS' BUSINESS MODELS
LETTING ONE BIG CUSTOMER/PARTNER DRIVE PRODUCT
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11. #BIZDEVMSA
BETTER BIZ DEV =
RIGOROUS CUSTOMER DEVELOPMENT +
A WELL-DESIGNED BUSINESS MODEL +
CLARITY OF PURPOSE
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18. #BIZDEVMSA
A FEW THINGS I’VE LEARNED
ENTER WITH TWO OUTCOMES IN MIND: THE BIG WIN AND THE LEASTYOU’LLACCEPT.
ANSWER THE QUESTION HOW LONG IS TOO LONG?
LITTLE COMPANY/BIG COMPANY POWER DYNAMICS CAN’T BE IGNORED, BUTTHEY DON’T MEAN
YOU’RE POWERLESS.
UNCOVER AND VALIDATE DEAL-BREAKERS AS EARLYAS POSSIBLE.
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19. #BIZDEVMSA
A FEW THINGS I’VE LEARNED
‘YES,AND…’ IS OFTEN MORE EFFECTIVE THAN 'NO.’
WHEN YOU MUST CONCEDE A POINT,ASK FOR SOMETHING IN RETURN.
IT’S NEVER JUST BUSINESS. PEOPLE NEGOTIATE, NOT COMPANIES.
SURPRISES ARE THE ENEMY.
THE DEAL’S NOT DONE UNTILYOU’RE HOLDING (E-)INK ON PAPER.
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