An Overview of Technology Startups

Technology Startups Primer

What makes a startup different from a small business? Speed, scale, and—often—substantial outside investment. Startups aren’t just smaller versions of big companies—they play by a different set of rules. They grow faster, take bigger risks, and measure success in entirely different ways. From their funding paths to their org charts, from the jargon they use to the metrics that matter, startups operate in a world of their own.

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This primer unpacks it all. We’ll cover the types of startups, the lifecycle they follow, the investors that fund them, the economics behind their growth, how they're organized, and the trends shaping what comes next.

Course: 7 Chapters

Est. time: 45 mins

What's Covered In This Primer?

Introduction

Types of startups

Lifecycle

Startup investors

Metrics

Organization & leadership

Trends

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Chapter 1 Breakdown

What defines a startup, and why do startups matter so much?

Chapter 2 Breakdown

What are the different types of startups, and how do they vary?

Chapter 3 Breakdown

How do startups and their priorities evolve over the stages of the startup lifecycle?

Chapter 4 Breakdown

Who funds startups at different stages?

Chapter 5 Breakdown

What metrics matter to startups and investors?

Chapter 6 Breakdown

What are the key startup leadership roles and responsibilities?

Chapter 7 Breakdown

What trends are impacting the startup ecosystem?

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Technology Startups Trends

AI-native startups dominate the landscape, with models built into their architecture and go-to-market strategies

Vertical/domain-specific software

New focus on vertical SaaS: tailored software for specific industries like legal, healthcare, or manufacturing

Changing financial expectations

Investor expectations have shifted: “Growth at all costs” is out; efficiency and profitability are in

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