Getting from Proof-of-Concept to Minimum Viable Product

Most aspiring entrepreneurs start with an idea – hopefully, a BIG idea. They first set out to do a Proof of Concept. This can take many forms, from simple sketches to a rough prototype. Some join a startup accelerator, where they learn how to validate their ideas using methodologies like Lean Launch Pad, and tools like the Business …

The Difference between Having a Company & a Business

Just about everyone I know has a company. It’s a fashionable thing to have these days. Even people who work full time at a company have their own company on the side. Most of these companies are not businesses. If you are not intimately familiar with the startup world, it’s easy to confuse the two. …

The Five Star Startup Product

This is the second in a series of articles on what it means to be a Five Star Startup. In my first article, I explained the five dimensions that most startups are evaluated on. The first dimension is Product. In this article I will describe the five star product (in my system of evaluation) and offer …