2009 Competition Product Software Review 
Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 11, 2022
There were startups and a software industry but barely. Sure, we built SaaS products before the term even existed but at 31 it was hard to delineate reality from what all of the monied people around us were telling us what we were worth. Starting in 2009 I began writing checks consistently, year-in and year-out. It was 1991.
socalTECH
MARCH 17, 2016
However, if history is any lesson, downturns actually have created some of Southern California's most successful technology companies, whether through forcing those companies to swizzle their business models, by removing competition from the market, or even spurring customers to more readily adopt their products to save money.
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Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 18, 2015
In some ways having seen these trends before and being a bit more mature (code for I’m 47) I think I feel just a little bit less pressure than I did when I was younger. But honestly 10 extra hours in the office each day we would be there is way more productive. One needs to be in during bull markets and bear markets.
InfoChachkie
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
When the US government announced the 2009 Cash For Clunkers stimulus plan, it promised dealers they would receive payment “within 10-days.” Unfortunately, this startup weapon is difficult to deploy when dealing with governments, due to the dispassionate nature of most bureaucrats. In concept, it sounded great.
InfoChachkie
NOVEMBER 23, 2015
Tech Diligence - Consider The Source. Rather, we value entrepreneurs' time and thus our diligence generally includes introducing them to potential customers and partners. Our approach is often additive to all parties, resulting in ongoing, productive relationships.
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 28, 2014
We’re going to start aggressively spend money on marketing our product. In a world where the economy only heads in one direction (read: 2009-2014) most investors & entrepreneurs forget to pay attention to gross burn. We want a strong balance sheet (um, ok. but that’s our firm’s money on your balance sheet.
Tech.Co
MARCH 8, 2018
Also at Startup Night will be 25 diverse and innovative startups showcasing their latest products, competing for prizes including: $1K from LaunchKC , Business Extra Points from American Airlines , and a fast tracked spot to the Startup of the Year semifinals competition at Innovate Celebrate 2018.
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