lean startup
Why Every Startup Should Embrace Stock Options for Their Team
It’s becoming increasingly clear that in the world of startups and scale-ups, there will soon exist only two types of companies: The Shift in Employee Expectations Startups were once seen as high-risk, high-reward opportunities. People joined for the promise of innovation, growth, and—crucially—the chance to own a piece of the company they were helping to […]
Where should entrepreneurs look for their early adopters? A European challenge
It is no secret that early adopters actually shape a new product. Selecting the right early adopters significantly increases chances of success. Being that Europe has several very large markets, like Germany, France and Italy, European entrepreneurs often find it tempting to ‘test the waters’ locally and then try to ‘go international’. Much as it […]
Startups: How do you know you have really learned?
‘Κnowledge is the only true measure of progress in the process of product development’. But, how do you know when it is you’ve really learnt something?
How problem-solution fit helps minimize startup waste
What is the first milestone you need to achieve once you’ve set up shop for your startup? Problem-solution fit, of course! Get some steady footing!
The Lean Startup approach: A do or die tactics, for Greek universities
Over the last 12 years I got my B.Sc, on to an M.Sc and, finally, a Ph.D. A magical journey, but how is the Lean Startup approach related to all this?
The three pillars of Lean Transformation
Do you know the three fundamental business issues that guide lean transformation for any organization? Let’s go through them together. How do they work?
Why you should absolutely ignore the Lean Startup methodology
You have to be Lean to be successful, they say. Rubbish! To create a successful startup, just ignore everything to do with the Lean Startup methodology.
How to cultivate employee engagement in a startup
The secret of employee engagement in a startup is there is no secret. It’s simply about getting your team members to “buy in” to your purpose, your mission.
How to use agile methodologies to launch products
There are numerous ways to launch a product, but learning how to use agile methodologies to launch products is by far the best way to increase your chances of success while eliminating waste.