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How GE Applies Lean Startup Practices

Harvard Business Review

It’s a framework for entrepreneurs, building on “The Lean Startup” by Eric Ries. The Lean Startup is an approach to developing new products that came out of “Agile” software development, with “sprints” (quick deliverables) and fast learning. In January 2013 the team came out with a “minimum viable product.”

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Putting an End to Conferences Dominated by White Men

Harvard Business Review

Since 2012, I’ve co-hosted The Lean Startup Conference with Eric Ries. In 2012 and 2013, not only did our speaker rosters comprise more than 50% women and people of color, but the number of conference attendees doubled each year. Approach individual people in your under-represented groups. Have a farm system.