Startup Glossary

An Online Marketplace is a platform that connects buyers and sellers over the internet, facilitating transactions of goods and services.

An Online Presence is the collective existence of a company or individual on the Internet, through a website, social media, or other online platforms.

An Online Visibility Strategy involves developing and implementing tactics to increase a startup`s presence and discoverability on the internet.

The Open API Economy involves utilizing open Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to create business models that encourage innovation through third-party developers.

Open Book Management is a management approach where employees are provided with company financial information to make informed business decisions.

Open Innovation is the practice of sourcing ideas, insights, and technologies from outside entities to drive internal innovation.

Open Source Software Utilization involves the practice of using freely available software code to build or enhance digital products and services.

An Open-End Fund is an investment fund that continuously issues new shares and buys back shares from investors, without a fixed number of shares.

An Operating Agreement is a document outlining the governance and operational guidelines of an LLC, including ownership percentages and profit sharing.

An Operating Budget is a detailed projection of all estimated income and expenses based on forecasted sales revenue during a given period.

Operating Capital refers to funds used to support the day-to-day operations of a startup, covering expenses such as rent, payroll, and utilities.

Operating Cash Flow is the amount of cash generated by a company`s normal business operations.

Operating Costs are expenses associated with the operation of a business, excluding the cost of goods sold.

Operating Expenditures are expenses incurred during regular business operations, such as rent, utilities, and payroll.

Operating Income is revenue from business operations after deducting operating expenses and before taxes and interest.

Operating Leverage is the degree to which a firm can increase operating income by increasing revenue, reflecting fixed versus variable costs.

Operating Margin is a profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by net sales, showing the efficiency of a company`s core business.

An Operational Agility Framework is a system enabling a startup to quickly adapt its operations in response to market changes, challenges, or opportunities.

Operational Autonomy refers to the degree to which a startup operates independently, making decisions without external interference.

The Operational Break-even Point is the stage at which a startup`s revenues equal its operating expenses, indicating the initial point of profitability.