StorWatts Founder and CEO Samara-Rubio, Elizabeth shares an experience from childhood that forever altered her understanding of what it means to work with limited resources. A Playlist for Entrepreneurs [Entire Talk] []. Ek, Daniel, founder of digital music service, Spotify, is driven by a desire to solve interesting problems. In this fascinating lecture, moderated by KPCB's Chi-Hua Chien, Ek shares his thoughts on leadership, collaboration, and a laser-focus on building truly great products.
A Portfolio Approach to Energy Solutions []. Former U. Undersecretary of Energy Dr. Kristina Johnson discusses how her current venture is seeking to solve energy challenges that she encountered during her time in government. There is no silver bullet for solving the world's energy problems, says Johnson, so she embraces a portfolio approach when it comes to developing solutions.
A Problem with Stealth Startups []. Instagram Co-Founder Kevin Systrom explains it's difficult to get vital customer feedback, particularly in the consumer Internet space, if your startup is in stealth mode. He also emphasizes the importance of building minimum viable products and pushing them out to customers. According to Systrom, "Don't build past what you need to build, to answer the questions.
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Asked to clarify the difference between a small business and a scalable business that hopes to earn a billion dollars, David Heinemeier Hansson, partner at 37signals, says they are the same thing. Scalable for Heinemeier Hansson means there isn't a direct correlation between profit and employee count: I can earn 5 million dollars and not hire five people. Many large companies give the impressions that that there is a connection -- i. He points out that 37signals is both a small business 15 employees and a highly profitable company.
A Snapshot of Early Financing []. Demonstrating her lesson using a case study of a medical device company, KPCB partner Seidenberg, Beth offers an illustrative example of what angel and first-round financing might look like for the upstart enterprise.
Her advice includes tips on seeking seed money, and why a small company shouldn't go out for financing too soon. Incrementally building dollars around real milestones is critical for real investment and corporate success. A Startup and its Phases []. Jung talks about the five different phases that a start-up will entail in its journey from inception to transition. Phase one is the start-up and the inception. Phase two is a period of growth.
Phase three is the unfortunate setback that every venture will invariably face. Phase four is a stage for rejuvenation.
The fifth and final phase is a transition for either you as an entrepreneur or the company overall, he says. A Startup in Harmony [Entire Talk] []. Co-Founders Wang, Ge and Smith, Jeff share how their passion for music and technology discovered its full voice in the founding of Smule, whose applications seek to liberate the musician in everyone. Wang emphasizes how technology should enable human connection and reaction, and Smith shares insights on the mobile space and the importance of product focus.
Sharing the early successes and missteps for her company, Mah honestly reveals the lessons she continues to learn while directing inDinero's path to success through its commitment to customers.
A Story of Biotech Innovation []. She describes the development of an innovative cancer drug at Genentech, even in the face of great skepticism, and the team effort it took to gain regulatory approval. HarperCollins President and CEO Murray, Brian discusses the shifting economics of publishing and how his company, which launches 12 new products per day, is working to succeed in this disruptive period. Seelig, Tina, Murray also talks about issues of digital rights management, his company's willingness to explore new business models, and how HarperCollins manages relationships with other major players in the space.
A Successful Business Solves Problems []. A solid business model can't survive long-term if it just draws traffic.
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