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  4. About Imvu

    '''{{Infobox Software
    | name = IMVU
    | logo =
    | screenshot =
    | caption = Example of IMVU chat
    | developer = [http://www.imvu.com/ IMVU]
    | latest release version =
    | latest release date =
    | latest preview version = Βeta
    | latest preview date = constantly updating
    | operating system = Microsoft Windows
    | platform =
    | genre = Instant messaging client
    | license = Freeware
    | website = http://www.imvu.com/
    }}IMVU is a graphical instant messaging client with more than 1 million users. Currently, it is in public beta, and has been available since April 01, 2004. It is developed by IMVU, Inc., founded by Will Harvey, a video game developer and founder of There.
    The primary focus of IMVU is the ability to use personalized 3D avatars and environments that let the user interact with the person they are chatting with. The secondary focus of IMVU is allowing the members to develop content that can be purchased by other members for use in personalizing their avatars and environments.

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    2. A new field guide for entrepreneurs of all stripes

      Explore Lessons Learned (May 9 2012)

      A new field guide for entrepreneurs of all stripes ...inating way to actually improve upon products as we go along." Like Continuous Deployment, whereby IMVU deployed changes to their web application +50 times per day, BetaBrand's aim is to put out a new pr... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Imvu   California   Amazon

    3. The Lean Startup Methodology – with Eric Ries

      Explore mixergy.com (Oct 6 2011) Marketing

      The Lean Startup Methodology – with Eric Ries ...build a company using the lean startup methodology? Best-selling author, Eric Ries used it to take IMVU from a startup with a failed product to one that will generate $50 million in sales this year. Andr... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Imvu   Fred Wilson   Lotus

    4. Launching Tech Ventures: Part II, Class Sessions

      Explore Platforms and Networks (Apr 10 2011)

      ... We’ll discuss how he and his colleagues pioneered lean startup principles at Menlo Ventures-backed IMVU, which offers an instant messaging service built around 3-D avatars. Eric will also discuss how lea... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Imvu   Fred Wilson   Harvard Business School

    5. A Compilation of the Web's Best Advice for Entrepreneurs

      Explore Platforms and Networks (Apr 30 2010)

      ...tudent to pursue a startup upon graduation and on the importance of determination for entrepreneurs IMVU co-founder and Kleiner Perkins Venture Advisor Eric Ries on money as a motivator for entrepreneurs ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Sean Ellis   Reid Hoffman   Eric Reis

    6. The Rise of the Fleet-Footed Start-Up

      Explore The New York Times (Apr 25 2010)

      The Rise of the Fleet-Footed Start-Up ...rse, Mr. Ries joined a founder of There.com, Will Harvey, and in 2004 they started a company called IMVU, a social network in which users chat online and create personalized avatars. By design, it raised ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of California   Imvu   Harvard Business School

    7. Learning is better than optimization (the local maximum problem)

      Explore Lessons Learned (Apr 7 2010) Marketing

      ...e value proposition on the landing page? I remember the first time we changed the landing page at IMVU from offering “avatar chat” to “3D instant messaging.” We didn’t expect much of a difference, but i... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Imvu   Apple   Google

    8. Teaching Entrepreneurship – By Getting Out of the Building

      Explore Steve Blank (Mar 11 2010) Marketing

      Teaching Entrepreneurship – By Getting Out of the Building ...tion – What’s the Business Model? Interspersed among the lectures were seven “case studies”: Chegg, IMVU, WebTV. Nanogene, Wily, Solidworks and Barbara Arenson. Each case study was a real world example o... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Imvu   Ann Miura-Ko   Tom Byers

    9. Why diversity matters (the meritocracy business)

      Explore Lessons Learned (Feb 23 2010)

      ...dependence, and objective aggregation. One last suggestion, which is a technique I learned from my IMVU co-founder Will Harvey. When it’s possible, I always believe in giving a promising candidate who in... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Imvu   Brad Feld   Dave McClure

    10. Fall 2009 Quarter Roundup: What Did We Learn? (Entire Talk) - Steve Blank (Serial Entrepreneur)

      Explore Entrepreneurship Corner (Nov 11 2009)

      ...company (Rocket Science Games). Steve is on the board of CafePress.com, an on-line marketplace, and IMVU, a 3D IM social network. Steve was appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to the California Co... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Imvu   Stanford   Steve Blank

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