Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 17, 2016

a leading researcher on consumer behavior and the impact of digital, reports that decision makers, social media users, and younger demographics are more and more comfortable sharing data in order to close the gap between thought and action. Norton, Ph.D., No-comfort consumers – 17 percent.

Social Media 53

Social Media Tool Anthem Google 53

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

ZexSports and PacSun are putting an amazing panel together to discuss the value of key social influencer's, where they are on your social network, and how targeting these potential brand evangelists will have a positive influence on your social media network and ROI. This Panel has gotten extreme and sold out!

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Social Media Social Network Media Writing 75

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

As of today, I will have published an article here for entrepreneurs and startups every day for the last 1001 days, since I started Startup Professionals Musings near the close of 2008. Studies show that anyone can be an entrepreneur, but many won’t be happy as entrepreneurs. Social media is a huge resource for entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneur 96

Entrepreneur Startup Blogging Social Media 96

SoCal CTO

JUNE 9, 2010

Now, thanks to social media, you don't have to outspend. A FB ad targeted at one person (my wife) - Gabriel Weinberg , May 14, 2010 The other day I gave a presentation with Steve Welch on the use of social media in politics. First off the two prezis and then the case study material (i used ERPLY as inspiration).

Startup 248

Startup Venture Capital Conference Social Media 248

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 19, 2012

The rise of couponing in late 2008 coincided with the recession of the late 2000s;” this factor combined with an increased consumer interest in mobile technology and devices led to an unprecedented decline in print media. Statistics from 2008 show that digital couponing has rapidly grown but has yet to outpace paper coupons.

Mobile 85

Mobile Software Review Statistics Technical Review 85

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Co-founded DigiSynd, which was acquired by Disney in 2008. DigiSynd manages Disney’s brand presence in the social media space. Early 20s: Studied EE and went to business school at age 23. Brandon was one of the first to recognize and utilize social media throughout Disney’s parks and resort business.

Fractional VPE 40

Fractional VPE Entertainment SaaS Social Media 40

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 25, 2013

It’s true this was much bigger in the dot com era but I’ve studied the data and know that over the past decade these numbers are right. 2008 App ecosystem on iOS = $0. I use social media. Most top tier VCs return about 3x invested capital and outlier funds (the best of a vintage) might return 6-8x.

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Venture Capital Entrepreneur Invest Funding 374