Comments on: Revenue vs. Value

By: Kurtis D. Leatham

Kurtis D. Leatham — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 18:54:00 +0000

I agree with the article for the most part. But… I don’t understand why most articles I read involving startups is centered around computer applications. In case you haven’t noticed not every startup is a software play!

By: Max Alexander

Max Alexander — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 01:25:00 +0000

Such a good article!

By: TomaÅ¾ Zaman

TomaÅ¾ Zaman — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 13:01:00 +0000

In reply to Luis. It definitely should be the focus, but not the most important metric.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 17:49:45 +0000

I love this article! I’m someone working on my startup and this is the very question I’ve asked other investors. Do you care more about a great product, and data and the ability to grow, or do you care about us having a steady stream of money first before you invest. Most unfortunately say steady stream of money. For me I want to say, if I have a steady stream I wont need you at that point! Help me get to that point!

By: Danielle Morrill

Danielle Morrill — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 17:01:23 +0000

In reply to Laura Hamilton.

The point I’m trying to make is that for early stage companies revenue is not usually a meaningful indicator. You can “buy” revenue, but if your are spending $10 to make $1 it’s really hard to understand what this predicts about the future of the business.

I do agree profit is extremely meaningful.

By: Laura Hamilton

Laura Hamilton — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 22:23:07 +0000

Interesting post, Danielle. I must to admit that I disagree with your premise though. In my opinion, revenue is the most important metric. I would call everything else a vanity metric. Well, except for profit.

In the midwest (where I am), people invest based on revenue, not buzz / Hacker news / conferences. Sounds like the climate is different in SF.

By: Porter Haney

Porter Haney — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 21:20:46 +0000

Danielle – I’m curious after monetizing Mattermark from the beginning, if you still feel the same way about this post?

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By: Luis

Luis — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:18:34 +0000

Disagree. Revenue should be the focus from day 1, it is a business after all. Otherwise call it a hobby or an experiment.

By: Pete

Pete — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:35:37 +0000

Revenue is the best compass to follow for a startup to make decisions. It’s the ultimate compliment from a customer and its the hardest thing to generate. This is like celebrating taking 8 years to graduate college with a communications degree. Focus, take the hard classes and leave startup stage for real sustainable company status as soon as possible.