Entrepreneurship

This page contains resources about Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship and new ventures (startups) regarding innovative products and emerging technologies.

General

 * Lean Methodology
 * Learn startup (vs. Corporation)
 * Agile Methodology
 * Scrum
 * Kanban
 * Social Entrepreneurship
 * Total Enterprise Value (TEV) / Enterprise Value vs Equity Value
 * (Startup) Incubator and Accelerator
 * User vs. Customer vs. Consumer
 * Network effect

Overall strategy

 * Levels of Management:
 * Strategic Management
 * Corporate strategy (i.e. What?) - Senior Management
 * Business strategy (i.e. How?) - Middle Management
 * Operations management
 * Company Strategy
 * Mission and Vision Statements
 * Values
 * Niche
 * Microniche
 * Competitive advantage
 * Lower cost
 * Product differentiation
 * Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
 * Minimum Viable Feature (MVF)
 * Minimum Viable Assets (MVAs)
 * SWOT Analysis (i.e. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats)

Business Models

 * Distribution Channel & Distribution Strategy
 * Customer Acquisition Models & Customer Acquisition Strategies
 * User Acquisition Models
 * Free (i.e. "you are the product")
 * Free trial
 * Freemium (i.e. Free and Premium)
 * Monetization Strategy
 * Revenue Streams
 * Types of Revenue:
 * Recurring
 * Transactional
 * Project
 * Service
 * Revenue Models
 * Advertising
 * Affiliate
 * Arbitrage
 * Commission
 * Data Sales (i.e. "you are the product")
 * Donation
 * Fee-for-service
 * Interest-based
 * Licensing
 * Markup
 * Pay-Per-User (PPU)
 * Rent/Lease
 * Subscription
 * Web/Direct Sales
 * Pricing Models & Pricing Strategies (if software product is charged)
 * (Perpetual) Licence
 * (On-premise) Subscription-based
 * Software as a Service (SaaS)
 * Business Models
 * Business-to-Business (B2B)
 * Business-to-Consumer (B2C)
 * Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C) / Peer-to-peer (P2P)
 * Social Networking Service / Social Networking Site / Social Media (i.e. free users)
 * SaaS (i.e. paid users)
 * Electronic Commerce / E-commerce (i.e. buyers only)
 * (Online) Marketplace (i.e. buyers and sellers)
 * Business Model Canvas
 * Lean Canvas
 * Blitzscaling Business Model Innovation Canvas
 * Exit Strategies
 * Merger & Acquisition (M&A)
 * Initial Public Offering (IPO)
 * Management buyout
 * Family succession
 * Liquidation and close

Business Plan & Risks

 * Elevator Pitch
 * (Investor) Pitch Deck
 * Executive Summary
 * Marketing Strategy
 * Sales Strategy
 * Business Plan
 * Operational Plan
 * Financial Plan
 * Types of risk in a startup or a new venture:
 * Product risk
 * Market risk (Market timing, Market adoption, Market size, Product-Market fit)
 * Team and Execution risk (from founders' perspective)
 * People risk
 * Financial risk
 * Capitalization structure risk
 * Competitive risk
 * Business model risk
 * Technology risk (especially in CleanTech and Hardware)
 * Platform risk
 * Venture management risk
 * Legal and regulatory risk
 * Operational risk (e.g. operational scalability)
 * Systemic risks

Contracts and legal documents

 * (Pre-Incorporation) Founders Agreement
 * Stock Restriction Agreement / Restricted Stock Agreement
 * Articles of Association
 * Memorandum of Association / Memorandum
 * Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
 * Stock Option Plan / Equity Incentive Plan
 * Term Sheet
 * Subscription Agreement / Share Purchase Agreements
 * Revenue Sharing Agreement / Profit Sharing Agreement

Lecture Notes

 * Nuts and Bolts of Business Plans by Joseph Hadzima

Books

 * Mochary, M. (2019). The Great CEO Within: The Tactical Guide to Company Building. Mochary Films.
 * Shelton, H. (2014). The Secrets to Writing a Successful Business Plan: A Pro Shares a Step-By-Step Guide to Creating a Plan That Gets Results. Summit Valley Press.
 * Thiel, P. A., & Masters, B. (2014). Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future. Currency.
 * Aulet, B. (2013). Disciplined Entrepreneurship: 24 Steps to a Successful Startup. John Wiley & Sons.
 * Senor, D., & Singer, S. (2011). Start-up Nation: The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle. Twelve.
 * Ries, E. (2011). The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses. Currency.
 * Hazelgren, B., & Covello, J. (2006). The Complete Book of Business Plans: Simple Steps to Writing Powerful Business Plans. Sourcebooks.
 * Abrams, R. M. (2003). The Successful Business Plan: Secrets and Strategies. 4th Ed. The Planning Shop.

Software

 * Atlassian: Jira, Confluence, ...
 * Google Workspace (formerly G Suite)
 * QuickBooks
 * FreshBooks
 * Xero
 * TransferWise Business
 * Revolut Business
 * Zapier
 * integromat
 * automate.io
 * workato
 * IFTTT
 * WordPress
 * WooCommerce
 * PandaDoc
 * HelloSign
 * Discord
 * Slack

General

 * What is Agile?
 * Glossary: Agile & Development
 * FourWeekMBA
 * Why Some Startups Succeed (and Why Most Fail)
 * Why coding isn't enough (YouTube)
 * Startup Plan
 * 16 Ways to Measure Network Effects
 * Important Milestones for Your First Year as an Entrepreneur
 * WooCommerce Zapier
 * From Zero to IPO: How Growth Needs to Evolve at Every Startup Stage

Overall strategy

 * Business Strategy: Examples, Case Studies, And Tools
 * The Complete, 12-Step Guide to Starting a Business
 * Follow these 10 steps to turn your idea into a startup
 * The Complete 35-Step Guide For Entrepreneurs Starting A Business
 * 6 Steps to Create an Effective Business Strategy
 * How to write a powerful mission statement that resonates
 * How to Write a Mission Statement
 * How to Write Your Mission Statement
 * How To Write A Vision Statement (& Why That Isn’t Enough)
 * 17 Truly Inspiring Company Vision and Mission Statement Examples
 * 15 Seriously Inspiring Mission and Vision Statement Examples
 * How to Write a Fluff-Free Mission Statement
 * 30 Example Vision Statements
 * A Guide to Writing the Perfect Vision Statement (with Examples)
 * How to build a Minimum Viable Platform

Business Models

 * What Is a Business Model? 30 Successful Types of Business Models You Need to Know
 * Distribution Channels: Types, Functions, And Examples
 * B2B Vs. B2C Business Models In Nutshell
 * Differences Between B2C & B2B in Business Systems
 * B2B VS B2C: Which Business Model Is Better?
 * The SaaS Business Model: Stage, Pros and Cons, and Tools to Get Ahead
 * The SaaS Business Model Explained
 * Business Model 101: The Basics of Marketplaces, SaaS & Ecommerce
 * What Is A Revenue Model? 10 Types Of Revenue Models
 * 12 popular types of revenue models used today
 * The 10 Most Popular Startup Revenue Models
 * 16 Startup Revenue Models
 * The Ultimate Guide to Pricing Strategies
 * SaaS, Subscription, and On-Premises Software – Don’t Confuse Subscription with SaaS
 * Can you monetize a social media startup?
 * 10 marketplace monetisation strategies
 * 7 Monetisation Strategies Associated with Online Marketplace Model
 * 10 Marketplace Business Models To Generate Revenue
 * 6 Best Monetization Practices to Build a Successful Online Marketplace
 * A Guide To Marketplace Revenue Models
 * A practical guide for building an online marketplace business
 * Planning Your Exit Strategy for Your Small Business or Startup
 * Exit Strategies for Your Business
 * Five Smart Exit Strategies
 * What Is Blitzscaling And Why It Matters
 * Blitzscaling Business Model Innovation Canvas In A Nutshell
 * Startup Valuation School

Business Plan & Risks

 * How to Write a Business Plan for Your Startup
 * Business Plan Template for a Startup Business
 * Free Business Plan Template
 * How to Write a Business Plan for Your Startup
 * How to Write the Perfect Business Plan: A Comprehensive Guide
 * Essential guide to writing a business plan
 * How to Start a Business: A Startup Guide for Entrepreneurs
 * How To Start A Digital Business In Four Steps In 2020
 * How to (Realistically) Start an Online Business That (Actually) Grows in 2020
 * Creating a Winning Startup Business Plan
 * A Simple Guide To Writing A Business Plan
 * Highlighting Risks in Your Business Plan Will Help You Get Funding
 * Business Plan Risks
 * Risk Management Process as a Part of Your Business Plan
 * The 11 Risks VCs Evaluate
 * When Launching Your Startup, Consider These 5 Risks
 * 14 Startup Risks Entrepreneurs Should Consider When Launching their Startup
 * 4 Strategic Startup Risk Components For Investors
 * What are the types of startup risk and what are available resources and methods for understanding and addressing them?
 * Three Mathematical Models for Building a More Valuable Company (based on risk)
 * How To Create A Great Investor Pitch Deck For Startups Seeking Financing
 * 9 steps to a better startup executive summary
 * The 11 Slides You Need to Have in Your Pitch Deck
 * Startup Pitch Decks
 * A Template for Startup Executive Summary or Investment Memo for VCs
 * Executive Summary example
 * Executive Summary of the Business Plan
 * The Nuts and Bolts of New Ventures/Business Plans
 * Business Plan Template: A Step-by-Step Guide For Entrepreneurs
 * How to Write a Business Plan For Investors (That They Will Love)
 * Top 4 Business Plan Examples
 * Operational plan: Definition, Components, Example, and Template for Business
 * 10 Business Operations Initiatives
 * Financial Plan

Angel, VC and other funding

 * 15 Key Questions Venture Capitalists Will Ask Before Investing In Your Startup
 * Need Funding for Your Startup? Here’s What VCs Want to See
 * What Venture Capitalists Look for in Start-ups
 * What Venture Capitalists Look For When Investing In A Startup
 * How venture capitalists make investment choices
 * What are VCs looking for in a startup idea?
 * 12 Things Venture Capitalists Look For in an Investment Opportunity
 * How VC’s Look at Startups and Founders
 * 101 Venture Capital Pro Tips

Legal aspects

 * 15 Big Legal Mistakes Made By Startups
 * Choosing an entity for your business (Goodwin Procter LLP)
 * Contract drafting - online book
 * The Difference between Appendices, Annexures and Schedules
 * What is the correct usage of the terms "schedule", "annex", "appendix", "exhibit", and "addendum
 * How to Create a Founders Agreement for Your Startup
 * Stock Restriction Agreement: Everything You Need to Know
 * Founder Basics: Founder's Stock, Vesting and Founder Departures (Cooley LLP)
 * Establishing the ownership culture: Stock vs Options (Cooley LLP)
 * What is a Stock Restriction Agreement?
 * Startup Guidebook (New York State Science & Technology Law Center)
 * Key Considerations In Founders' Agreement
 * An Intro to Employee Stock Option Plans for Startup Founders
 * How to Choose an Employee Stock Plan for a Closely Held Company
 * Stock Option Plan Administration: A Guide
 * Equity 101 Part 1: Startup employee stock options
 * 7 Employee Handbook Examples You Should Steal From

Document templates and paperwork

 * Founders Workbench
 * Business document templates from PandaDoc
 * Legal documents & Templates (PandaDoc)
 * Avodocs - Free legal documents for startups
 * Sample Business Contracts (Onecle)
 * Restricted Stock Agreement (Onecle)
 * Business document templates (Revv)
 * Founders Agreement (Revv)
 * Free document templates for Microsoft Word (Smimul)
 * Free Founders' Agreement Template for Microsoft Word (Simul)
 * Founders' Agreement Template
 * Founders Shareholder Agreement Template (Eloquens)
 * Founders' Agreement (Rocket Lawyer)
 * 22 Great Founders Agreement Tramples [For ANY Startup ]
 * Template co-founder agreement – short form
 * Stock Restriction Agreement (LeapLaw)