Tinder Takes Aim At Vanity Fair Article
socalTECH
AUGUST 13, 2015
Los Angeles-based Tinder has taken to ranting on Twitter to protest yesterday's article in Vanity Fair about the app's outsized influence on dating and hookups.
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Why The Haters are Wrong About Growth Hacking
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 11, 2014
There’s an article making the rounds in tech circles titled “ Growth Hacking is Bull ” written by Muhammad Saleem. I’d like to make the case that the article is wrong. I believe growth hacking is about all of this. I’d strongly encourage you to read it. Doesn’t.
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Customer Validation - 33 Great Articles
SoCal CTO
OCTOBER 6, 2011
In both cases, the answer was that the founder would go to find other ideas, turn those into paper descriptions and validate it with customers. Customer Validation 101. And that's the first response that Tristan suggests. billion dollar mistake.
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Why The Media Has Been Wrong About YouTube Networks
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 15, 2013
For much of 2013 I watched the press write articles about how the YouTube “MCNs” (multi-channel networks) were doomed and tried to square that with the data I was watching at the one I invested in, Maker Studios, who has had one hell of a year. I agree with YouTube (that they provide more (hosting, ad sales, etc.)
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366 Some Thoughts about Selling at Startups
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 31, 2012
If you haven’t read Adam Lashinsky’s awesome new book about Apple , you should. It takes on many of the lessons MBA programs and Corporate America have been teaching about business for the past 50+ years and questions whether lessons from Apple might be more applicable in thinking about the future. Specifically, 1.
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Think about Performance Before Building a Web Application
TechEmpower
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
Our goal in this article is to paint a realistic picture of how to think about performance early in the life of an application. This article is focused on the server side, but we encourage you to also look at your application holistically. What do we mean by performance? Web application performance is a broad discipline.
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Startups have about $1 trillion worth of reasons to love the Biden infrastructure plan
TechCrunch LA
MARCH 31, 2021
The sweeping infrastructure package put forward today by President Joe Biden comes with a price tag of roughly $2 trillion (and hefty tax hikes) but gives startups and the broader tech industry about $1 trillion worth of reasons to support it. What excites me about this space is that there’s so much low-hanging fruit.
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Why Startups Need to Blog (and what to talk about …)
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 27, 2011
This is a post to help you figure out why you should write and what you should talk about. If you care about accessing customers, reaching an audience, communicating your vision, influencing people in your industry, marketing your services or just plain engaging in a dialog with others in your industry a blog is a great way to achieve this.
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Why Early-Stage VCs Should Be Careful About Intros from Bankers
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 4, 2013
I’m not saying that lawyers were my screening process – simply that they knew about deals early on and they had voted with their time and pocketbooks so I knew I had a degree of filtering. no, I''m not talking about SVB, Comerica, Square1 and the like. Of course I went through normal other channels of deal flow.
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How Do I Feel About the Snap IPO Given I Didn’t Invest?
Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
We did know about Snapchat as early as anybody. But that narrative was fresh in my head when I first had the discussion about Snapchat. I don’t feel badly about that — Jeremy is smart, successful and a friend and there’s no reason to sit around and be jealous about his success — I’m genuinely happy for him.
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214 Why Most of Your Assumptions About Phone Calls are Wrong
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 14, 2014
I’m sure you’ve heard the meme that “email is dead” – if fact if you Google it you’ll find a long list of articles that will mislead you. It’s why I wrote this article about Invoca (formerly RingRevenue) that the most obvious mobile Internet ad unit is, in fact, a phone call.
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VC Confessions: I Don’t Really Care About Your Product Demo
InfoChachkie
JULY 7, 2016
A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! The post VC Confessions: I Don’t Really Care About Your Product Demo appeared first on John Greathouse. It happens during nearly every fundraising pitch meeting.
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176 What Startups Can Learn About PR and Crisis Management
Both Sides of the Table
AUGUST 14, 2011
I agreed to do the interview because the story was about what other companies can learn rather than about airbnb in particular. The short article in Fast Company is here if you’d like to read it. If you have information about a situation that has gone terribly wrong don’t cover it up. You just burned a story.
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Be Careful About Being a Meddling Startup CEO
Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 16, 2015
recently wrote a post talking about how some VCs meddle in operating company decisions or some executive teams are too reliant on VCs to jump in and make hard calls for them. It isn’t uncommon for CEOs to talk about biz dev deals prematurely, hint at product announcements or even hint at acquisitions.
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What the 5 Stages of Grief Teach Us About Technology
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 19, 2019
It’s time to review the classic article on HBR “ The Five Stages of Disruption Denial ,” by Grant McCracken, comparing technology adoption to Kubler-Ross’ five stages of grief: Confusion. We heard a lot of this sort of thing about Pinterest in the early days. We don't quite get it. This Twitter thing. It's just a fad. Acceptance.
MyShape Article - Analyst Misses the Point
SoCal CTO
MARCH 12, 2007
skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Monday, March 12, 2007 MyShape Article - Analyst Misses the Point The NY Times did a piece today on MyShape, a start-up in Pasadena - Log in Your Measurements, and the Clothes May Fit. Having help narrowing choices is what its going to be about going forward.
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What This Dive Bar Can Teach You About (Not) Marketing
InfoChachkie
JUNE 30, 2014
A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! The post What This Dive Bar Can Teach You About (Not) Marketing appeared first on John Greathouse.' Brand Building The Old Fashion Way. Share and Enjoy.
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193 Everything You Need to Know About Hyperloop
Tech.Co
OCTOBER 26, 2017
Fortunately, this article is your ticket to understanding the state of the industry as it stands today. Founded by Shervin Pishevar, along with Brogan BamBrogan and Josh Giegel, Hyperloop One made its entrance into the Hyperloop market on February 2015 with a Forbes article and an announcement of $11.1
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Insights and Opinions: What Startups Need to Know About Patent Reform
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
In our Insights and Opinions section of the site, we feature editorials, informational articles, and other content that is relevant to the high tech community in Southern California. To address what has changed and how it might affect startups, Victor Lin of Innovation Law Group , contributed this article. Here's what you need to know.
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150 Insights and Opinions: No One Cares About Your Company Logo
socalTECH
AUGUST 20, 2010
For today's Insights and Opinions section, we've got an article from Joe Moreno , founder of Carlsbad-based photo sharing site Epics3.com. Joe tells us why No One Cares About Your Company Logo. Are you about to test the waters as an entrepreneur? Read the rest of Joe's article in No One Cares About Your Company Logo.
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1001 Serial Articles for Entrepreneurs & Startups
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. Remember, it takes about six years of hard work to become an overnight success. Successful companies are all about the execution.
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96 Hold On, Congress Is About To Handcuff Online Sellers
InfoChachkie
JULY 14, 2015
A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! I promise I will never tweet about that killer burrito I just ate. The post Hold On, Congress Is About To Handcuff Online Sellers appeared first on John Greathouse.
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The Truth About Convertible Debt at Startups and The Hidden Terms You Didn’t Understand
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
This article initially appeared on TechCrunch - with a minor update highlighted in red below. My initial reaction to Adeo when we spoke was that while it may have solved some issues (debt versus equity) it didn’t solve the ones that I’ve been warning entrepreneurs about most loudly. But what about this debt thing?
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If it Didn’t Happen on Twitter it Didn’t Really Happen. Here’s Why
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
That’s how prepared we were and how serious we were about the issue. We requested that the journalist either broaden the story to talk about how this problem existed on the Internet (and whatever judgment or angle he wanted to make about that topic) and include us as “one of many” (or bury the story altogether).
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Selecting a Software Development Company in 2024
TechEmpower
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Here are some items to think about: Have you defined the functionality? This article will primarily focus on locating and evaluating development companies, rather than design firms. Here is what we've learned: Understanding your needs Identifying the skills you truly need is paramount as different firms boast distinct skill sets.
Insights: 3 Steps to Software Market Entry Success
socalTECH
MARCH 12, 2021
For our Insights and Opinions section today, we have an article from Tony Cristiano of Pivotal Arc, talking about 3 Steps to Software Market Entry Success. Do you have an article that would be useful to the SoCal startup and technology community? Let us know! There is much money to be made in software and tech.
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What the Past Can Tell Us About the Future of Social Networking
Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 5, 2010
emerge and are there any lessons to be gained about the future? Listening to young people talk about social networking as a new phenomenon is a bit like hearing people talk about a remake of a famous song from my youth as though it was the original version. At it’s peak AOL had about 27 million US subscribers.
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Are Cargo Carrying Drones The Future Of Air Freight?
socalTECH
JUNE 15, 2020
According to an article in the IEEE Spectrum, Sabrewing's "Rhaegal" cargo drone can lift almost 5,500 pounds of cargo straight up from the ground, or as much as 10,000 pounds with a short runway, and can be used to help carry cargo across the country. Sabrewing says it is about to enter into flight testing. READ MORE>>.
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Insights: The Cryptic VC's Guide to Saying No On Investments
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
For this morning's Insights and Opinions section, where we feature the contributions of our readers, we have an article from Wiliam Hsu , co-founder and managing partner of Mucker Capital (www.muckercapital.com). You can read the full article at The Cryptic VC's Guide to Saying "No" On Investments in our Insights and Opinions section.
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Insights and Opinions: The Curse of a Modest Exit
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
For today''s Insights and Opinions article, we have an article from angel investor Steve Reich , who talks about the pros and cons of a modest exit in an investment. You hear about extreme outcomes all the timethe huge exit or a company shutting down. Read the rest of Steve''s article, The Curse of a Modest Exit.
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147 Why We Must Have Zero Tolerance for Sexual Misconduct in Venture Capital
Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 6, 2017
As I talked with my wife about it she tells me, “The problem is that every woman has had some bad experience in their lives or careers but it’s risky to speak up for fear of retribution or being labeled ‘a complainer.’” We feel conflicted when hear about these actions by people that we had admired (like Louis C.K
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Your Venture Is All About You, Not Your Invention
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 25, 2013
He was talking about inventions, but I think his concepts apply perfectly to any entrepreneur starting a business: Don’t take yourself too seriously. Be concerned about how you are perceived. If you want some tips to beat the insurmountable odds, take a look at the following concepts, adapted from Richard C.
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6 Keys To Preserving A Positive Business Image Online
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 9, 2021
Most entrepreneurs don’t even know how to keep track of what people are saying about them on the web, much less how to respond or remove it. On the personal side, these items can kill your career, as I discussed in the classic article “ Google Yourself to See How Other People See You.”
Social Media Faking It – Cheaper Than You May Think, But Still Not Worth It
InfoChachkie
JANUARY 20, 2014
A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. As a bonus, you''ll also enjoy a robust number of Pinterest, Tumbler and Instagram followers and you''ll still have room in your budget for 250 comments on your blog and about 100,000 views on Vimeo. If an article has numerous social shares (i.e., What a bargain.
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The Misstep of Quora and The Importance of Trust Amongst Your Community
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
You know the old saying about trust … “It takes years to build and seconds to destroy.” I talk about this often with startups in which I’m involved. For example, I have had rigorous debates about the need to crack down on explicit online content – even in the face of lower growth. Of course not.
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Roswell, Organovo & More: Xconomy Awards Innovation at the Intersection Finalists
Xconomy
APRIL 25, 2019
[ Corie Lok and Frank Vinluan co-authored this article. This is part of a series of articles about the finalists for the Xconomy Awards San Diego. We’ve written about the CEO and Commitment to Diversity finalists, and stay tuned for. Here are brief profiles of the finalists.
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Netflix employees stage a trans solidarity walkout, pose list of demands
TechCrunch LA
OCTOBER 21, 2021
When it comes to content, the group wants Netflix to increase its funding of trans and non-binary talent, bring employee resource groups into conversations about potentially harmful content, hire more trans and non-binary content executives, and revise internal procedures around commissioning and releasing sensitive works.
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What are the odds of your startup’s success?
Berkonomics
APRIL 20, 2023
But… I read several years ago that the average startup restaurant lasts only about a year. Fortune Magazine and Harvard studies Attempting to get to the number of real failures for all startups, not just those with angel group investments, Fortune Magazine published an article claiming that 90% of these startups do fail. And the U.S.
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Why Twitter Favorites Aren’t Really Your Favorite Tweets
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 10, 2011
It’s what I love about Twitter. I don’t really worry about missing stuff. And as I’ve written about in the past, I truly believe that Twitter networks are significantly different from other social networks. I auto filter these in Gmail so I essentially get a reading list of future articles.
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So, do you have that entrepreneurial DNA?
Berkonomics
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
Mom wrote books and articles from her college days until she could no longer see the keyboard. First, our family DNA made us comfortable talking about risk and self-discovery in running a business, even without formal training. Now, how about you? Think for a minute about your real reasons for taking this ride.
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What to Make of Amazon’s Work Practices?
Both Sides of the Table
AUGUST 17, 2015
There is much discussion about this weekend’s article in the NY Times regarding Amazon’s work practices. For anybody who has never worked in a hard-charging environment I can see how this article portrays a unidimensional view of Amazon but it isn’t one I believe tells the complete story.
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Marriage.com Launches New Site Focused On Marriage Advice
socalTECH
AUGUST 17, 2016
Los Angeles-based Marriage.com , a new startup and website focused on marriage advice, has launched, looking to help provide users with all kinds of advice about creating a healthy marriage. The new site, created y Sameer and Malini Bhatia, said it is hoping to the online void between numerous dating, wedding, baby, and family websites.
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Friendship + Mentorship = Friendtorship
InfoChachkie
DECEMBER 8, 2014
A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! New York Times columnist David Brooks notes in this article that, "Lovers face each other, but friends stand side-by-side, facing the world." The Power Of Adult Friendships.
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220 Startups are About Making Great First Impressions
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 22, 2010
Entrepreneurs are all about firsts, and the most important is you making a great first impression – on investors, customers, new team members, and strategic partners. Some people do all the right legwork, but then kill themselves by appearing arrogant or obsequious in the way that they can’t stop talking about everything that they know.
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