Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Both are required to stay competitive. They are now actively recruited for many roles. The new era of highly connected and interactive technology is changing not only how business employees interact with customers, but also how they interact with each other, and with their company. Mobility and connecting to work via the ‘cloud.’

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Competition Case Study Platform Yahoo 127

socalTECH

MARCH 22, 2019

Los Angeles-based XPRIZE , the nonprofit which runs competitions to encourage the development of new technology to solve some of the world's problems, has put its efforts behind forest health, saying it has put together an outline of potential breakthroughs required for healthier forest ecosystems. READ MORE>>.

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Technical Review Competition Research Los Angeles 133

TechEmpower

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Microsoft has been steadfast in their dedication to improving the performance of their.NET framework, and has been active in the Framework Benchmark community to further this goal. btw: xitca-web (bench code not including dependencies) does not do 2,3,5 and still remains competitive in micro bench can be used as a reference.

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Framework TechEmpower Java Paramount 409

socalTECH

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Chick Launcher , the local effort to help bolster women led startups, has named the five finalists for its Fast Pitch Competition, the group said this week. The entrants to the competition had to have a woman co-founder, president or CEO, or be majority owned by women, but can be in any industry. READ MORE>>.

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Competition Southern California Startup Activity 261

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 14, 2017

Facebook’s winning strategy was a laser focus on increasing active user counts and time spent online. Revenue and competitive position followed. On an ongoing basis, engagement requires a focus on motivation, match to strengths and interests, and active career planning. Speed is a key feature in every customer experience.

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Competition Social Media Metrics Customer 65

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2023

He succinctly outlines the key behaviors that I believe every business leader must focus on, to drive innovation without waiting for the next competitive crisis: Avoid the assumption that current gifts will keep on giving. A business that relies on static skill replacement is falling behind, and ripe for the next competitive crisis.

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Framework Competition Ideas IBM 96

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 10, 2022

I was shocked to read an old Gallup study that indicates only 13 percent of employees worldwide are actively engaged at work, and more recent data shows only a small change in the right direction. Find ways to recharge your emotional batteries, through supportive relationships and community activities. Start today. Marty Zwilling.

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Examples Mentor Activity Product 145

SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 -- New Space Era: Global Competition, Transition to Private Projects and Space Tourism. This month's topic is "New Space Era: Global Competition, Transition to Private Projects and Space Tourism." Dr. Tsuyoshi Saotome (Ph.D. Tsuyoshi Saotome (Ph.D. Email stephen_tanaka@jetro.go.jp.

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Competition UCLA Email Los Angeles 100

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

He succinctly outlines the key behaviors that I believe every business leader must focus on, to drive innovation without waiting for the next competitive crisis: Avoid the assumption that current gifts will keep on giving. A business that relies on static skill replacement is falling behind, and ripe for the next competitive crisis.

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Tips Framework Competition Ideas 160

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Define more activities as unimportant. This classification of activities requires an overt effort, but pays back in productivity. Thinking in threes allows you to keep important activities on top of mind, and better manage your time, energy, and attention. Strive for imperfection on key activities. Move away from them.

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Activity Study Product Email 99

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 9, 2023

Active listening is more important than active talking. Promote team inclusive activities and diversity. Every team member needs stimulation to broaden their horizons, correct weaknesses, and understand competitive strategies. The result is high engagement, and reduced loss of talent to competition.

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Coach Mentor Study Activity 117

socalTECH

APRIL 30, 2020

Los Angeles-based Two Bit Circus Foundation , the nonprofit, educational arm of Two Bit Circus, says it is launching a new online "virtual Cardboard Challenge", a competition that encourages the worldwide STEAM community to create projects using cardboard at home. READ MORE>>.

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Education Competition Los Angeles Activity 113

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 19, 2015

Computers and the Internet have now brought in a new era that relies on data to make profitable business decisions in the competitive environment. Below is a full explanation of how small businesses can leverage technology to earn a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Cloud Services. BPM Software. CRM Platforms.

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Competition Technology Social Media Tips 40

socalTECH

MAY 23, 2019

According to Riot Games, the new organization will be the governing body for Riot's college and high school esports activity. Riot said the RSAA will provide the company with helping it with scaling competitive operations, creating a more inclusive student community, and aligning with the goals of schools. READ MORE>>.

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Riot Games Organization Competition Conference 113

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 9, 2013

2020 seems like a decade away into space, however Motreal-based reelyActive, the winner os Startup World Competition , is doing just this. The Montreal-based startup beat 15 entrepreneurs from Europe, Africa, North/South America to emerge top at the competition held at Parisoma co-working space. Hyperlocal context. Internet of things.

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Competition Startup Social Media Software 83

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 9, 2021

In these days of rapid change, the pandemic, and worldwide competition, you need to make sure your entire team is customer-focused, innovative, and always looking around the corner for the next big thing. Find folks who are customer-centric and sensitive to competition. Find people who enjoy being problem solvers.

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Coach Activity Customer Custom 174

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 26, 2023

To win in this environment, you may need to expand your leadership in industry conferences and community activities. The result can be a host of new competitive and price challenges which can stall growth or require excessive resources and time. Target audience may be limited or new due to price.

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Product Services Technical Review Artificial Inteligence 141

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 4, 2021

The last thing they can afford is to waste any of these, but in my mentoring and coaching activities, I see it happening all too often. Waste in a startup is any activity that burns resources, but creates no value or competitive advantage in the eyes of customers. Focus on activities rather than results.

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Startup Resource Training Entrepreneur 161

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 3, 2023

Each of these activities should have associated costs and resource requirements. Related activities must be defined, including performance expectations, quality certification, and proof of concept. Opportunity segmentation and competitive environment. Development schedule and checkpoints. Quality testing and approval processes.

Product 112

Product Summary Activity Entrepreneur 112

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Define more activities as unimportant. This classification of activities requires an overt effort, but pays back in productivity. Thinking in threes allows you to keep important activities on top of mind, and better manage your time, energy, and attention. Strive for imperfection on key activities. Move away from them.

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Product Activity Study Email 173

TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Lots of firms are now talking about this pretty actively.”. Since Revolution launched in 2005, venture capital activity in underrepresented markets has grown significantly. Competition for access to deals in the Bay Area, however, has priced many investors out of the most sought-after rounds. It’s not where the talent is.

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Venture Capital Funding Seed Funding Activity 211

TechCrunch LA

MARCH 3, 2020

Getting the agreements signed are the first step in a multi-stage process that will culminate in the challenge’s official competition in 2022. There are preliminary technological tests that will take place this year. “We Companies participating in the challenge include: Joby Aviation of Santa Cruz, California.

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Santa Monica Company Companies Mobile 250

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 28, 2022

Once your business is running and sustainable , everyone these days expects it to grow, as an indication of long-term health and competitiveness. Activities, or whole chunks of your business, may have built up over time, but are not contributing to the bottom line. Improve reaction time to competitive situations.

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Organization Acquisition Competition Resource 128

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 26, 2020

leadership, mentorship, competitiveness, communications, relationship-building?—?and I’ll still work with Kara managing the next few funds, but I’ve already been pushing for our firm to do more to diversify our activities and this will allow me to focus on some of that. She had all of the skills and traits we sought?—?leadership,

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Venture Capital Startup Invest CitySearch 361

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

More importantly, we all need to develop the right relationships, and actively avoid those types that are not right for the business, or not right for our career at a particular point in time. It behooves all entrepreneurs and team members to recognize the positives and negatives of each type of relationship. Workship - Mentor.

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Mentor Competition Summary Coach 91

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 26, 2021

Investors know that operational and employee expenses are always higher than anticipated, not to mention customer acquisition costs, capital expenses, and ongoing competitive initiatives. Convince me that you understand your competition. Outline your key activities to win. Identify your intellectual property or “secret sauce.”

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Funding Template Resource Competition 132

socalTECH

AUGUST 8, 2019

SUN faces some formidable competition in the scooter and mobility market, with very well funded competitors like Bird, Lime, Wheels, Razor, Uber, and Lyft very active across the local market. SUN did not say how many scooters it has deployed. READ MORE>>.

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Demand Marketing San Diego Los Angeles 124

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 10, 2023

I’m not suggesting that you model your startup after the complex corporate organizations you hated in your last job, but there are at least eight key functions and activities that every investor expects to find in a startup proposal with any real potential to change the world. No mention usually means no plan and not competitive.

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Outsource Development Startup Competition Ideas 115

socalTECH

MAY 24, 2018

Bird faces stiff competition in Austin, from at least three competitors--LimeBike, Pace, GOAT--who also are active in the city. Bird reportedly had to pay around $29,000 in back fees--plus register all of its scooters at the cost of $30 each with the City of Austin. READ MORE>>.

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Services Santa Monica Competition Activity 100

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The key to building active optimism is observing how others were successful in similar situations, and believing you can do the same. Practice active listening and show appreciation. Yet, it is something any startup founder can acquire as an advantage in the ever-more-competitive business world.

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Entrepreneur Guide Activity Design 138

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

I’m convinced that you can’t stay competitive that way with today’s customers, and today’s employees. Foster a culture of constant dialog with customers, experimentation, and multiple pivots required to stay competitive and responsive. Constant debates and re-analysis of data are the enemy in a fast-moving and competitive marketplace.

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Competition Organization Customer Custom 116

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 23, 2018

Participate in friendly competition and win bragging rights and special TCA recognition with plaques and digital website badges awarded to category favorites and participants. Incredible networking and exposure to media and active investors of Orange County.

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Tech Coast Angels Coach Orange County Angel 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 23, 2018

Participate in friendly competition and win bragging rights and special TCA recognition with plaques and digital website badges awarded to category favorites and participants. Incredible networking and exposure to media and active investors of Orange County.

Tech Coast Angels 100

Tech Coast Angels Coach Orange County Angel 100

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Of course you need to discount any investor competitive positioning, but local investment group leaders will quickly tell you the strengths and terms of active investors in your area. Invite the investor to dinner or fun-related activity. If your investor is unknown, or peers offer no positive attributes, take it as a red flag.

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Technical Review Startup Innocal Offshore 138

InfoChachkie

AUGUST 13, 2012

However, at most startups, competitive advantages are derived from a combination of invention and innovation, as described more fully in Inventor Or Innovator – Which Are You? This is in contrast to the approach taken by most big companies, which often focuses on outperforming the same activities conducted by their rivals.

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Startup Competition Activity Class 198

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Is it Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or one of the other 200 active platforms vying for attention these days? billion monthly active users who may be talking about you, and there are 23 others, per Wikipedia , that have over 100 million users. Keep up with the competition. You can’t ignore the fact that Facebook now has over 2.32

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Social Media Media Platform Customer 142

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 11, 2020

I was shocked to read an old Gallup study that indicates only 13 percent of employees worldwide are actively engaged at work, and more recent data shows only a small change in the right direction. Find ways to recharge your emotional batteries, through supportive relationships and community activities. Start today. Marty Zwilling.

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Product Examples Mentor Activity 129