It’s clear that Lean Startup is shifting from startups to the enterprise. There’s still a lot to learn amongst early stage entrepreneurs, and a lot of discussion that’s needed around implementing Lean Startup, but attention has definitely shifted to applying the framework in large organizations. Alistair and I have been looking at how Lean Startup […]
Lean Startup Versus Raising Capital
Lean Startup is about experimentation and learning. It’s about being intellectually honest and methodical in your approach. It’s about going slow before going fast. It’s about moving backward before moving forward. Investing on the other hand is about storytelling and big vision. It’s also about proof and hockey stick traction. So when raising money how […]
Lean Analytics is Now Available to Order (and you can win great prizes too!)
I know this blog has been quiet of late, but it’s with good reason. Lean Analytics is finally done and available for order. Find it in a bookstore near you soon. Or, if you’re too eager and can’t wait to get to a bookstore (yes, they still exist!), you can buy the book on Amazon […]
Buy Lean Analytics and Win Some Amazing Prizes
Lean Analytics is almost finished. It’s being printed as we speak and should be available in mid/late March. You can pre-order the book today. And if you do, you’ll have a chance to win some incredible prizes. You can learn more here about our sweepstakes: http://bit.ly/15a5ObV All you have to do is pre-order the book […]
6 Things You Need to Pivot Successfully
Pivot. We’re all familiar with the word — and many people now roll their eyes when they hear it. The word has been bastardized, overused, and taken out of context. But it doesn’t mean pivots aren’t important. Dont hate the word, hate the people that use it incorrectly and ignore its importance. Pivot. Say it […]
Check out a Sneak Peek of Lean Analytics Book
In July I announced that I was writing a book on Lean Analytics with Alistair Croll. Today I’m very excited to be sharing a sneak peek of that book with you. Download the Lean Analytics book sneak peek! (pdf) The sneak peek contains the first few chapters of the book. Hopefully it shows you the […]
How Many Metrics Do You Need to Run Your Startup?
Answer: Only one. One of the concepts we’re pushing hard in the Lean Analytics book is the One Metric That Matters (OMTM). The idea is this: at any given time in your business there’s one key metric you should be focusing on. Not two, or three, or four. Just one. And that one metric becomes […]
I’m Writing a Book with Alistair Croll: Lean Analytics (to be published by O’Reilly)
Often when giving presentations I have an introductory slide about myself that shows a timeline of my experience. Here’s an example: (Some presenters don’t need this sort of thing, I’m not quite that famous!) What’s most interesting to me about this slide is right at the very beginning in 1996. It says, “started writing online.” […]
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