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AGILE STARTUP
Ovidiu NEGREAN - 23.05.2009
About me
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AGILE STARTUP
AGILE STARTUP
Definition (Wikipedia):“A startup company or start-up is a company with a limited operating history. These companies, generally newly created, are in a phase of development and research for markets. The term became popular internationally during the dot-com bubble when a great number of dot-com companies were founded. A high tech startup company is a startup company specialized in a high tech industry.”
What ISN’T a Startup?
What IS a Startup?
Startup Life Cycle
IDEA
E=MC2
GENIUS
Something NEW!
•A video sharing platform
•A microblogging platform
•A social engine
•A conversation tracker
•A recruiting website
Reality Check
Something NEW! – Reality Check
The Solution?
-Niche-Different Approach-Improvement-Better Marketing / Promotion-Time to Market = Speed and Agility
But still.. A GENIUS Idea!
Research
Clear Your Concept
Wooohooo!
You still think it’s a Great Idea
The race is ON!
When to Launch?
START!
Architecture
Prototype 1
Prototype 1
Prototype 1
Prototype 1
Prototype 1 – Private Beta
Back to the Drawing Board
Public Beta
Live
Early Adopters
Promoting
Promoting – Viral
Tips
• Have a plan!• Hesitation is bad• Fear sucks• Know when to fold• Listen (to your target)• Be Agile• Build stuff that matters• Launch early launch often
ALWAYS HAVE FUN!
Instead of Conclusions:
Thank You!
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