Steve Blank

Bio

Steve Blank is a professor of entrepreneurship and former serial entrepreneur. His latest book is The Startup Owner's Manual.

Thought Leaders

When someone offers to help, just say thank you.

Leadership

Your team members take cues from what you say and do -- but also subtle signals, like what you wear.

Employee Experience & Recruiting

The number of hours an employee works in a day does not equal how effective they are.

Starting a Business

Don't simply go through the motions of customer development. You should have a deep understanding of the purpose behind it.

Fundraising

Tip: Don't explain your startup like it's your PhD dissertation.

Leadership

I was always aggressive and relentless -- until a series of Zen-like moments helped me move to a different level that changed how I operated.