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The Biggest Mistake Entrepreneurs Make in Product Development – Knowledge @ CSUF Entrepreneurship
Having reviewed thousands of businesses and investing in multiple startups, Tech Coast Works Managing Director Jeff Greenberg knows a thing or two about product development. In this video in the Knowledge @ CSUF Entrepreneurship series taken at the CSUF Startup Incubator, Jeff goes into detail about the product development process and explains what the biggest…
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Business Models and Customer Segmentation
One of the most important steps in creating a business model for a start-up enterprise or for a new product line is the definition of the target customer segments. Typically the customer segment definition focuses on the needs or wants of particular groups of potential customers. But how does one find these needs or wants?…
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The Startup Hustle with Michael Sawitz
Earlier at the CSUF Startup Incubator in Irvine Michael Sawitz gave a powerful talk on what it actually means to hustle as an entrepreneur. In his talk, “The Art and Science of Customer Development”, Michael talked about how he has been able to acquire customers as a startup. Michael’s talk was wide-ranging and, while ostensibly…
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Startups + Incubators = Good Sense
For many startups, joining an incubator can make good sense. Yet, incubators are not all alike; this requires the startup to do some homework and ask some basic questions. The first question to address is for the startup itself. What type of help does your startup need? Most startups will answer this question saying that…
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How to Validate Your Business Idea, Product or Service Before Starting | Zoom Event August 30
Don’t let your startup fail due to lack of customer need! Join our webinar to learn crucial steps and tools for validating your business idea, product, or service upfront, saving you time and money. Unlock a complete framework and lean canvas for making informed decisions about your concept. Discover idea validation and customer launch methodologies,…
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I asked ChatGPT why it is good (and bad) for humanity
Me: Why is ChatGPT good for humanity? ChatGPT: ChatGPT, and similar language models like it, can be beneficial for humanity in several ways: While ChatGPT has numerous benefits, it is crucial to use it responsibly and be aware of its limitations. Ethical considerations, such as ensuring fairness, privacy, and avoiding the spread of misinformation, are…
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Raising Capital: What Every Startup Needs to Know | CSUF Startup Zoom Event on March 13
Date and time Mon, March 13, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT About this event As an entrepreneur you are continuously pitching, or explaining, your idea to everyone you meet who is even tangentially involved in your business. You need to be able to pitch your business to customers, partners, contractors, and investors. During…
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Patent Filing Considerations & Preparing Your Own Provisional Patent | CSUF Startup Event Tonight on Zoom
About the Event: Intellectual property is becoming increasingly important when it comes to business valuation as well as success – especially for tech companies. A well-developed patent portfolio (along with an intellectual property portfolio, generally) conveys a high degree of technical and commercial sophistication to potential investors, customers, competitors, and licensees. It also proves that…
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Titan Fast Pitch 2022: Making a Social Impact – Everything you need to know!
Special thanks to Titan Fast Pitch Diamond Sponsor MUFG Union Bank, N.A. for their tremendous support of the next generation of entrepreneurs and creators! Please Register for 2022 CSUF Titan Fast Pitch updates below! Students — Register Here! Volunteers — Register Here! ? Our competition is NOW LIVE and accepting applications below ? Submit Your…