What we’re about
Lean Startup Seattle is for anyone interested in the application of Lean Startup Principles and the Customer Development process developed by Steve Blank and refined by Eric Ries. We are bringing the Seattle Lean Startup community together in a variety of formats to learn from each other. What works? What doesn't? Is lean just a buzzword? Or can it really help build businesses?
"The Lean Startup movement is taking hold in companies both new and established to help entrepreneurs and managers do one important thing: make better, faster business decisions." ~ Eric Ries
"I'm a big fan of Lean Startups as well as "focused meetups" (vs. the come one / come all approach) so consider me a big fan." ~ Brad Feld
"I think it's well understood that I am a big fan of the lean startup methodology" ~ Fred Wilson
Upcoming events (2)
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Marketing & Selling for Hockey Stick Growth: Strategies That Work
- Every founder dreams of hockey stick growth, but few know how to achieve it.
- This workshop will reveal the strategies that have propelled other successful startups to rapid, sustainable growth, and when to apply them.
- You’ll learn the core elements you need to start with first - to set you up on the journey to get to hockey stick growth.
- You’ll discover how to apply these proven tactics to your own venture and set the stage for exponential success.
In this workshop we’ll cover:
- What Product-Market Fit really means – and why it should be your core goal to reach it before aiming for hockey stick growth.
- The foundational marketing strategies that drive explosive growth.
- How to craft compelling marketing messages.
- How to identify the right channels to use.
- How to sell to your first customers.
- This proven approach means you avoid wasting time and money marketing to customers who just aren’t interested.
About me
- Sarah Bell is a co-founder and Startup Building Adviser at LeapSheep – who have a vision to flip the 95% startup failure rate using their Startup Builder solution. Startup Builder comprises the education and software to coach founders to find their first customers and get to Product-Market Fit.
- Startup Builder has been developed and refined with 100s of founders and is expanding its tribe of fans and advocates. Startups who’ve worked with LeapSheep have 10 x the capital raising and success rates across the industry.
- This is Part 2 of a Series of Workshops to support founders build successful startups. The link to Part 1 can be found here Finding your first paying customers (youtube.com).
- Building a Viral Product: The Secrets Behind Products That Spread Like WildfireLink visible for attendees
Building a Viral Product: The Secrets Behind Products That Spread Like Wildfire
- Creating a product that goes viral isn’t about luck—it’s about understanding the triggers that drive customer behavior.
- We’ll reveal the secrets behind products that spread like wildfire and how you can incorporate these elements into your own product development strategy.
- It’s not just about having a cool feature—it’s about building something that customers can’t stop talking about.
In this workshop we’ll cover:
- What Product-Market Fit really means – and why it should be your core goal to reach It.
- You’ll learn the key strategies behind viral products.
- You’ll learn how to build a product customers really want and need.
- How to apply these strategies to your startup, ensuring that your product doesn’t just gain attention but sustains and grows it.
About me
- Sarah Bell is a co-founder and Startup Building Adviser at LeapSheep – who have a vision to flip the 95% startup failure rate using their Startup Builder solution. Startup Builder comprises the education and software to coach founders to find their first customers and get to Product-Market Fit.
- Startup Builder has been developed and refined with 100s of founders and is expanding its tribe of fans and advocates. Startups who’ve worked with LeapSheep have 10 x the capital raising and success rates across the industry.
- This is Part 3 of a Series of Workshops to help you build a successful startup. The link to Part 1 can be found here Finding your first paying customers (youtube.com).
