Some interesting links we found across the web this week:
Wristbands, velvet ropes, and more: 5 SXSW
hacks for startups
Thousands of startups have descended on Austin for today's
opening of SXSW 2016. If you're reading this post in between
panels, demos and drinks, VentureBeat's got a few
networking tips for you. Bonus link: TechCrunch predicts
the standout trend of this year's conference: the on-demand economy.
Inside China's Historic $338 Billion
Tech Startup Experiment
The global startup economy can no longer ignore China, whose
government more than tripled its venture funding in 2015, making it
the world's largest venture investor. Although the dramatic
increase is intended to stem a recent slowdown of the Chinese
economy by encouraging early-stage investment, analysts are
skeptical and call for greater regulation to mitigate risk.
The Limits of the Lean Startup
Method
The popular lean startup method emphasizes early customer
feedback and repeated beta testing, but new research in the
Harvard Business Review suggests it may not always work as
advertised.
17% of startups are gunning for an
IPO
2015 was a massive year for tech M&A, and relatively few
companies plan for the public markets over a private exit. Take a
look at the latest numbers from Silicon Valley Bank's annual Startup Outlook Report when planning for the
long haul.
Venture Capital's Rosetta
Stone
For those still learning the venture capital game, we love this
breakdown from NVCA board member John Backus. The chart at the end
alone is worth the click.
There's more to early-stage funding
than VC money
But don't forget that VCs aren't the only way to get
your company off the ground. The wider ecosystem around you can be
just as important, and TechCrunch breaks down these
alternatives.
Foxes and Hedgehogs of the Startup
World
Great thoughts on the psychology of founders from a scientist
in residence at Lux Capital. Don't miss the comment at the
bottom on these ideas' broader applicability, from Lux
portfolio company Authorea.
Links compiled by Jared Brenner.
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