SoCal CTO

JUNE 9, 2010

They’re deep into Customer Development ,” he said. it’s a great example of a strong startup based on need, entrepreneur Joe Fernandez building something he wanted to use, and getting VC funding; and 3.) At best I think business plan competitions are a waste of time. Here’s why. Your Process Doesn’t Work.

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SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Want to know, for example, why Foursquare uses MongoDB to store check-in information? Competing To Win Deals - A VC : Venture Capital and Technology , November 7, 2010 The venture capital business is highly competitive. For example, your client wants to say that eggs are unhealthy? Your First Iteration of an Idea Will Be Wrong.

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Technical Review Startup Product Technology 175

SoCal CTO

AUGUST 3, 2010

No, that IS NOT a competitive advantage - A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks , July 12, 2010 This is part 1 of the series: 5 Lessons from 150 startup pitches. Listening to first-time entrepreneurs talk about their competitive advantages is as predictably invalid as the local weatherman's 10-day forecast. Make it unique.

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