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“A startup is a temporary organization designed to search for a repeatable and scalable business model.”

Steve Blank

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Source Book: *The Startup Owner's Manual*, 2012

Defines startups as temporary entities searching for repeatable, scalable models.

In simple terms: Startups seek scalable business models.

Key Takeaway

Focus on finding repeatable growth.

Themes

entrepreneurship innovation strategy

Mood

analytical pragmatic

Type

business educational

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • market testing
  • fundraising

Key Concepts

lean startup business modeling

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it right to pivot?
  • How to maintain focus on repeatability?
A Different Perspective

Pressures can force premature scaling.

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