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Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

02/02/14

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

Startups should seek partnerships with companies that offer complementary products or services to create a whole product solution, enhancing their market presence.

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Harvard i-lab | Startup Secrets: Business Model

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

Harvard i-lab | Startup Secrets: Business Model

02/02/14

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Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

02/02/14

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

Strategic partnerships can help startups grow faster by allowing them to leverage existing solutions and insert themselves into established value chains.

Sequoia Capital Cast

05/07/25

@ Sequoia Capital

Startups should create end-to-end solutions that solve customer problems rather than just providing tools, ensuring they meet customer needs effectively.

Wade Foster

08/19/17

@ Y Combinator

Building relationships with partners and founders is essential, especially in the early stages of a startup, as it can lead to valuable opportunities.

Michael Seibel

08/27/22

@ Y Combinator

It's a good idea to sell software to startups when you understand their specific needs and can provide a solution that addresses those needs effectively.

Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

Successful startups often consider their internal teams as customers, ensuring that their products meet internal needs before exposing them to the market.

Y Combinator Cast

05/31/24

@ Y Combinator

Startups can leverage consulting services to generate revenue while building their product, but relying too heavily on consulting can hinder growth and scalability.

Y Combinator Cast

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

Startups should focus on creating a product that employees love and that helps them understand their market value, rather than trying to cater to both employees and employers simultaneously.

Sonal Chokshi

10/13/17

@ Y Combinator

Startups should focus on producing high-utility content that helps their audience achieve their goals, even if it's not directly related to their product.

Brad Flora

08/27/22

@ Y Combinator

Selling enterprise-grade products to startups can be problematic, especially if the product is designed for larger companies with different needs.