tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6118878721807429434.post7076388734796345344..comments2023-06-30T08:12:38.218-07:00Comments on Ben Farahmand: What is a Startup?benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15078688661409400167noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6118878721807429434.post-1912385829266645072012-08-21T19:50:59.849-07:002012-08-21T19:50:59.849-07:00In saying that a startup is defined as such, and l...In saying that a startup is defined as such, and listing ten interdependent dimensions, you are essentially stating that in order to be classified as a startup, then you must go through these ten stages. When, in fact, a company could explode out of the 'start-up' nomenclature without ever having marketed a single thing (instagram) or ever have fundraised a single dollar (GitHub) or not ever worrying about their team (facebook ::i kid, or do i?::). <br /><br />Just a though: maybe put a clause that these are the ten area's that a human institution could go through, however not all are essential. I liken it to the growth of a small group, nods to Bradford - Group development, are there similarities to the theories of small group development that overlap with the theories of the growth of a startup? However with small group development, any group will complete their life cycle, it is only a matter of time. Do successful startups complete particular life cycles that unsuccessful ones do not? is this directly related to the Bradford article?<br /><br />Don't let these questions side rail your focus. You just got me thinking. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com