Startup Metrics for Pirates (Foo Camp 2008)

My presentation on Startups, Incubators, Angel Investors, & Venture Capital to the Canada National Angel Investors conference (Oct 2009).

The document discusses changes in venture capital and technology platforms that enable easier distribution and monetization for startups. Specifically, it notes that (1) platforms like Google, Facebook, and smartphones provide powerful distribution channels, (2) customer acquisition is much easier and faster through these channels, and (3) monetization opportunities are better due to these platforms and changes in payment systems. It advocates for an approach of incubating many small startup experiments, iterating based on metrics, and making incremental investments in successful startups.

Slightly updated presentation from my talk at http://EntrepreneurTrek.org at Stanford University (March 2009). note: basically same as FOWA talk, minor update added slide 17.

The document discusses metrics for startups, focusing on the AARRR framework of Acquisition, Activation, Retention, Referral, and Revenue. It provides examples and recommendations for measuring key metrics at each stage, including number of visitors, time on site, page views, and conversions. The document emphasizes testing marketing channels and optimizing for user experience and conversion rates through iteration and A/B testing.

The document discusses changes in building technology startups and venture capital investing. Specifically, it notes that startups now require less capital to build products and reach customers due to reduced costs and access to online platforms. It also discusses how venture capital investing has shifted towards making many small bets through micro-VC funds, incubators, and accelerators. Additionally, it outlines how startup ecosystems are developing globally through growing entrepreneurship worldwide.

The document summarizes Dave McClure's talk on startup investing and metrics. It discusses how venture capital models are shifting to focus on more and smaller investments through incubators. It emphasizes measuring key metrics to iterate products and marketing. Successful platforms and distribution channels are highlighted, along with the importance of focusing on activation, retention and revenue.

1) Incubators provide efficient startup funding through small initial investments ($25k-100k) and focus on fast iteration and feedback to filter out failures and expand successful startups. 2) Effective startup metrics focus on key conversion points to quickly iterate and improve the product. 3) Immigration is important to technology innovation and entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley as it provides skills, perspectives, and population growth that fuel new ideas and business startups.

The document discusses marketing strategies for startups. It recommends focusing on key metrics like acquisition, activation, retention, referral, and revenue (AARRR model). It emphasizes testing marketing channels and optimizing for volume, low cost, and high conversion. It also discusses product strategies like building minimum viable products, discovering customer problems, and achieving product/market fit through iteration.

The document discusses startup metrics and provides a model called AARRR for measuring the success of a startup. The AARRR model focuses on Acquisition, Activation, Retention, Referral, and Revenue. It describes each step of the model and provides examples of metrics and goals for activation and retention, which involve getting users to engage with the product and come back to the site. The document also discusses approaches for testing features and marketing channels to improve conversions at each step of the AARRR model.

Startup Metrics presentation by Dave McClure, for the SDForum Business Intelligence SIG (Palo Alto, January 2009)

Presentation on US Startup & Seed / Angel Investment Market for Startonomics Tokyo (June, 2009). Speakers Dave McClure, Joyce Kim, Dave Troy, Ryan Pipkin.

The document discusses changes in technology startups and venture capital. It notes that startups now require less capital due to reduced costs and larger online platforms. Venture capital has also evolved, with more "micro-VC" funds and accelerators making many small bets across early-stage startups. This new model of lots of little bets aims to identify the top 20% of performers and double down on those companies, assuming high failure rates but the potential for large exits.

Metrics-oriented approach on how to design [internet] marketing strategy, how to select customer acquisition channels. Plus a little bit on product strategy too.

The document discusses the evolution of startup funding and metrics. It notes that venture capital funds are getting smaller while acquisitions are more numerous but smaller. Incubators are running many small experiments, with most failing but some succeeding, and providing education and resources. The document emphasizes measuring startup metrics like activation, retention, and revenue to test ideas quickly through iteration and improve the product.

500 Startups is a global seed fund and startup accelerator with over 1,500 companies and 3,000 founders in its portfolio. It has 125 people across 30 partners in 20 countries. Some of its notable exits include Credit Karma ($3.5B), Twilio ($1B+), Grab ($1B+), and Wildfire (acq. by Google for $350M). The presentation discusses how building startups and venture capital investing has changed, with startups now requiring less capital and having more distribution channels online. It outlines 500 Startups' "lean" portfolio approach of making many small bets across different stages. The final section discusses how 500 Startups aims to engineer startup ecosystems in emerging markets by providing capital

modestly updated presentation on "Startup Metrics for Pirates", Steve Blank's Customer Development class (Berkeley Haas, April 2010)

The document discusses several trends in technology platforms, venture capital, and startup incubation over the past decade. These include the rise of distribution platforms like Google, Facebook, and mobile enabling easier customer acquisition and monetization. It also notes a shift toward more and smaller venture capital funds and startup exits, as well as an emphasis on incubators and metrics to run many small experiments with most failing but a few succeeding. Globalization and specialization into industry verticals are also highlighted trends.

Updated presentation on Startup Metrics, delivered at SeedCamp 2008 in London, England. Dave McClure, 500 Hats.

Updated "Startup Metrics for Pirates: AARRR!" presentation by Dave McClure from the Future of Web Apps conference in Miami, February 2009.

Startup Metrics presentation for Startonomics.com conference (San Francisco, Oct 2008) by Dave McClure, 500 Hats.

Dave McClure discusses startup marketing metrics and focuses on the AARRR framework: Acquisition, Activation, Retention, Referral, and Revenue. He emphasizes measuring key metrics like conversion rates at different stages to optimize the customer journey from first visit to monetization. McClure also provides examples of marketing channels and tools to track metrics like volume, cost and conversions.

The document discusses business metrics and models for startups, focusing on the AARRR framework of Acquisition, Activation, Retention, Referral, and Revenue. It provides examples of metrics for each stage of the customer lifecycle and conversion funnel. Key recommendations include focusing on the critical few actionable metrics that drive decisions, optimizing for conversion improvement, and testing assumptions through A/B testing.

slides from my talk at Twiistup (LA, Jan 2010). note these slides are almost exactly the same as my previous talk earlier this week in San Francisco... so yes, i'm stealing my own shit. whatEVer.

The document provides an overview of startup metrics for measuring user acquisition, activation, retention, referral, and revenue (AARRR). It discusses focusing metrics on key conversion events and prioritizing the top 3-5 metrics. Various marketing channels are outlined for driving acquisition cost-effectively. Retention strategies include automated emails, system events, and engaging content. An ideal startup moves users through the stages of the AARRR model to maximize long-term value.