{"id":489,"date":"2009-08-03T11:22:18","date_gmt":"2009-08-03T15:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hepguru.com\/blog\/?p=489"},"modified":"2009-08-03T11:22:36","modified_gmt":"2009-08-03T15:22:36","slug":"elements-of-sustainable-companies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hepguru.com\/blog\/2009\/08\/elements-of-sustainable-companies\/","title":{"rendered":"Elements of Sustainable Companies"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"buildingblocks\"Sequoia has a great list on the Elements of Sustainable Companies<\/strong>. A worthwhile read:<\/p>\n

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1. Clarity of Purpose<\/strong>
\nSummarize the company’s business on the back of a business card.<\/p>\n

2. Large Markets<\/strong>
\nAddress existing markets poised for rapid growth or change. A market on the path to a $1B potential allows for error and time for real margins to develop.<\/p>\n

3. Rich Customers<\/strong>
\nTarget customers who will move fast and pay a premium for a unique offering.<\/p>\n

4. Focus<\/strong>
\nCustomers will only buy a simple product with a singular value proposition.<\/p>\n

5. Pain Killers<\/strong>
\nPick the one thing that is of burning importance to the customer then delight them with a compelling solution.<\/p>\n

6. Think Differently<\/strong>
\nConstantly challenge conventional wisdom. Take the contrarian route. Create novel solutions. Outwit the competition.<\/p>\n

7. Team DNA<\/strong>
\nA company\u2019s DNA is set in the first 90 days. All team members are the smartest or most clever in their domain. “A” level founders attract an “A” level team.<\/p>\n

8. Agility<\/strong>
\nStealth and speed will usually help beat-out large companies.<\/p>\n

9. Frugality<\/strong>
\nFocus spending on what’s critical. Spend only on the priorities and maximize profitability.<\/p>\n

10. Inferno<\/strong>
\nStart with only a little money. It forces discipline and focus. A huge market with customers yearning for a product developed by great engineers requires very little firepower.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

source: SEQUOIA CAPITAL<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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