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As the tech and software industries continue to grow, so too will the number of startups seeking capital to continue or grow their companies. Many startups are supported by investors and backed by venture capitalists looking for a return on investment. There is a different type of entrepreneur, however, that can provide seed funding to startups – the private tech startup.
If you think about it, in a decade every technological innovation will have been either created or invented by someone with a singular idea for a product or process. This means that a tech startup’s future success will be dependent on only one thing. The idea. What makes an individual founder great at the technology market, but not so good at business? This may sound like a philosophical question but it’s a necessary one. That’s why I believe the future of startups will depend heavily on those who are passionate about solving problems and find fulfillment by helping create products and services.
Some of the best ideas come from original, innovative thinkers who know what they want to do with technology. They also understand that they need to attract paying customers if they want to stay financially stable so they work hard at building a market for their products. A good example of a startup with an interesting product and a mission statement is Planetary Resources, which has a mission of finding valuable materials on Mars and using them as a resource for future human explorers.
These are just a few examples of technology products that have been created by companies with no other goals other than being successful. The most successful of these startups is undoubtedly Facebook, which is now worth more than $80 billion. In less than 5 years it has developed a community of almost a half of the world’s population. That success was in no small part due to the vision and leadership of Mark Zuckerberg, but also because of the tremendous support it received from top investors like Kleiner Perkins, whom it later purchased for a huge sum.
So there are three very important things to look for when evaluating a tech startup. Of course, financial backing is always an important consideration, but the type of financing and the kind of return on investment will also vary from company to company. The retention rate of paying users is another very important indicator, since a high retention rate indicates that a company has the potential to attract high volume paying customers.
There are several indicators that can help a company determine its future potential. If a company is able to demonstrate a strong combination of unique and exciting technologies, it has a good chance of becoming a highly successful venture. It is also important for the CEO and the board of directors to pay special attention to the growth and the performance of key executives. The most successful companies are the ones with the most seasoned and the most aggressive marketing efforts. All three of these components are important to the tech company’s development, and the ability to successfully grow and maintain a lean startup.
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