Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 9, 2021

Every startup fears that one angry and unfair customer who can jeopardize the business by a negative post on Ripoff Report , Yelp , or one of the hundreds of other consumer complaint and review sites on the Internet. Don’t repeat the “ United Breaks Guitars ” experience, which now has been published as a book on what not to do.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 9, 2009

Los Angeles-based Goodreads , an online social networking site focused on book readers, said today that it has raised its Series A funding to $2M. The firm said the new funding will go to expand the services and features of its social networking site. The firm said the round was led by True Ventures.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 13, 2012

Goodreads , the online social community focused on book readers, looks to be on a roll. The company said it took four and a half years for the site to hit its initial, five million members.

Social Network 140

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socalTECH

AUGUST 21, 2018

San Luis Obispo-based MINDBODY , the online booking site for fitness classes and spas, has linked up with athletic app and social network developer Strava , the two said on Monday.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 1, 2018

This is an excerpt from Ryan Holiday’s new book Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker, and the Anatomy of Intrigue, available now. Peter Thiel’s vague idea to do something about Gawker, the site that had outed him as gay in 2007, was concretized into conspiracy on April 6, 2011.

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Ideas Sites Los Angeles Social Network 252

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 25, 2020

The most common proposals I hear are for yet another social networking site ( 200 on Wikipedia ), or another dating site/app ( over 1500 in the USA ). Overall I like the principles in the classic book “ Robert’s Rules of Innovation: A 10-Step Program for Corporate Survival ,” by Robert F.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 21, 2023

The most common proposals I hear are for yet another social networking site ( 200 on Wikipedia ), or another dating site/app ( over 1500 in the USA ). Overall I like the principles in the classic book “ Robert’s Rules of Innovation: A 10-Step Program for Corporate Survival ,” by Robert F.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2022

Today’s customer buying dynamics are all about “user experience,” according to Brian Solis, in his classic book “ What’s the Future of Business? ”. When uncertain of what to do next, social proof kicks in to see what others are doing, or have done. Social psychology in general deals with how individuals relate to one another.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

According to United Online this morning, it is looking to transform Classmates from what is now a social networking company to a "premier nostalgia content center" on the Internet. Tags: united online classmates social networking nostalgia yearbook year book. READ MORE>>.

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Woodland Hills Social Network Content Startup 159

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 23, 2013

No summary of what we did, no easy way for me to recommend my trainer to my friends, and no way for me to easily book the next appointment. Andy, a trainer, uses amSTATZ to book appointments, handle payments and message with multiple clients. Advertising revenue is generated from each site visitor, paid or otherwise.

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Social Network Networking Training Summary 92

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 7, 2023

Anyone can build a new web site, or publish a smartphone app for a few thousand dollars, but getting market penetration requires a lot more. Customers have come to expect disruptive change, so yet another social network is not the way to get traction.

Entrepreneur 118

Entrepreneur Startup Social Network SpaceX 118

socalTECH

JUNE 3, 2010

in a funding round, and acquired online social networking site WEvolt , focused on comic books and creative content. WEvolt operates an online site which allows creators of comic strips and graphic novels to upload and monetize their content. Los Angeles-based WOWIO said this morning that it has raised $1.7M

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socalTECH

JUNE 9, 2009

Los Angeles-based Goodreads , the online social networking site focused on book readers, told its users today that it has launched a new feature similar to Twitter's "follow." According to Goodreads, the new feature allows members of the site to follow updates of people they admire, without marking them as friends.

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socalTECH

MAY 28, 2009

Santa Monica-based Goodreads , the site focused on social networking around books, reports today that it has rolled out a new feature which shows the most popular books for a given publishing date. Tags: list bestseller times york books goodreads. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

In fact, in a classic book “ The Automatic Customer ,” by John Warrillow, who runs the successful subscription based research business The Value Builder System ™ , I saw the nine most common variations on the subscription model today. Network model. If you are an entrepreneur not using this model, it may be time to consider a pivot.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Everyone talks about innovation, but the majority of business plans I see still reflect linear thinking – one more social network with improved usability, one more wind-farm energy generator with a few more blades, or one more dating site with a new dimension of compatibility.

Entrepreneur 133

Entrepreneur Organization Social Media Social Network 133

socalTECH

MARCH 2, 2009

According to EQAL, which was behind the lonelygirl15 and KateModern web series, Zuiker and the firm will create a "digi-novel" which will turn traditional book reading into a "multimedia experience." The new site will require users to enter a code from the book to access features. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2021

In startup business plans, a bubble is too many entrepreneurs and too many investors chasing the latest “next big thing,” like Google search engine, Facebook social network, or Amazon e-commerce site. In all these cases, a bust is inevitable, and everyone may lose.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 8, 2008

Santa Monica-based Goodreads, a social networking site focused on book readers, said today that it has rolled out a new feature which allows users to provide status updates. The new feature also allows user to synchronize the status with Facebook and Twitter.

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Userplane Santa Monica Social Network Blogging 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2022

For example, it used to be that marketing via social media meant banner ads on Facebook, buying search engine results, and sponsoring blog entries, but these don’t suffice anymore. In a classic book on social media by Jim Tobin, “ Earn It. Where are the young social media users going? When the glass is only.04%

Social Media 140

Social Media Media Snapchat Platform 140

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2019

Today’s customer buying dynamics are all about “user experience,” according to Brian Solis, in his classic book “ What’s the Future of Business? ”. When uncertain of what to do next, social proof kicks in to see what others are doing, or have done. Social psychology in general deals with how individuals relate to one another.

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Customer Custom Social Media Technical Review 85

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 27, 2021

The entrepreneurs I see are always talking about “disruptive innovation” ideas, but the plans I read are more often linear extensions of a current hot offering, like one more social network with the best of Facebook and Twitter, one more dating site dimension, or another “must-have” accessory for smartphones.

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Ideas Entrepreneur Netflix IBM 117

Berkonomics

JUNE 30, 2012

Dave’s book: Positioning. Email readers, continue here.] There are a number of ways to do this effectively, including the use of social networks to create buzz, seeding product acceptance through early adopters or celebrities, or by creating a small niche market that shows unusual acceptance and more.

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Case Study Study Social Network Advertising 212

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 27, 2020

In fact, in a classic book “ The Automatic Customer ,” by John Warrillow, who runs the successful subscription based research business The Value Builder System ™ , I saw the nine most common variations on the subscription model today. Network model. If you are an entrepreneur not using this model, it may be time to consider a pivot.

Startup 168

Startup Customer Custom Netflix 168

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Anyone can build a new web site, or publish a smartphone app for a few thousand dollars, but getting market penetration requires a lot more. Customers have come to expect disruptive change, so yet another social network is not the way to get traction.

Entrepreneur 143

Entrepreneur Social Network SpaceX Ideas 143

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

There are lots of expensive public and media relations firms out there who can give you the full treatment, but I recommend starting with a good book on the subject, like the classic by media training expert Brad Phillips, “ The Media Training Bible.” These days the media formats range from email, phone, radio, television, to social media.

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Media Tips Social Media Startup 118

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

an author and speaker on this and related subjects, outlines in her classic book “ Productive Relationships: 57 Strategies for Building Stronger Business Connections.” Use social networking to improve your work relationships. Jan Yager, Ph.D., Even if you cannot quit this instant, you can at least start looking for a new job.

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Startup Social Network Mentor Networking 127

socalTECH

MARCH 1, 2011

Johnson, announced a move to allow other sites to host and show content via a new Lunch Network effort. So that's what the Lunch Network is. Most importantly, it now gives all of their users and readers to not only read content on the site, but they can engage, interact, and create content. We caught up with J.R.

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Content Software Review Technical Review Sites 242

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 24, 2011

We are now harnessing the ‘social’ aspect of the system where businesses and consumers begin to contribute to the data by adding or updating products listings as well as rate and review products.”. With that said, what books, blogs or other resources do you recommend for emerging entrepreneurs? How do you stand out?”. Beer or wine?

Blogging 219

Blogging Entrepreneur Software Review Course 219

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2017

Every startup fears that one angry and unfair customer who can jeopardize the business by a negative post on Ripoff Report , Yelp , or one of the hundreds of other consumer complaint and review sites on the Internet. Don’t repeat the “ United Breaks Guitars ” experience, which now has been published as a book on what not to do.

Search Engine Optimization 56

Search Engine Optimization Content Social Network Google 56

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2014

Today’s customer buying dynamics are all about “user experience,” according to Brian Solis, in his recent book “ What’s the Future of Business? When uncertain of what to do next, social proof kicks in to see what others are doing, or have done. Social psychology in general deals with how individuals relate to one another.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur Social Media Technical Review Startup 100

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 4, 2008

We recently ran across TravBuddy.com (www.travbuddy.com), a Los Angeles area travel site which allows travelers to meet others, share travel reviews, photos, and more, and had thought it would be great to hear the story behind the site. For our readers who haven't used your site, what's it all about? He graduated from U.C.

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Startup Sites Social Network Web 100

socalTECH

MARCH 5, 2012

Dog owners can browse through the site, and find the best options for their pet. So, back in November and December we started putting together the site you see, which enables everyone to do this. Plus, we have a typical, transaction based review, where after you've done your booking you can review the host and experience.

Technical Review 164

Technical Review Startup Sites Malibu 164

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

We spoke with Derrick Oien, president and co-founder of the firm, about the company's mobile social networking applications, as well as about his view on penetrating the mobile carriers. What exactly are your mobile social networking applications? The second customer is the social networking sites.

Social Network 113

Social Network Anthem Mobile Java 113

socalTECH

MARCH 5, 2012

Dog owners can browse through the site, and find the best options for their pet. So, back in November and December we started putting together the site you see, which enables everyone to do this. Plus, we have a typical, transaction based review, where after you've done your booking you can review the host and experience.

Technical Review 160

Technical Review Startup Sites Malibu 160

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 6, 2011

We are now harnessing the ‘social’ aspect of the system where businesses and consumers begin to contribute to the data by adding or updating products listings as well as rate and review products.”. With that said, what books, blogs or other resources do you recommend for emerging entrepreneurs? How do you stand out?”. Beer or wine?

Entrepreneur 232

Entrepreneur Competition Software Review Course 232

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 2, 2017

Today’s customer buying dynamics are all about “user experience,” according to Brian Solis, in his classic book “ What’s the Future of Business? ”. When uncertain of what to do next, social proof kicks in to see what others are doing, or have done. Social psychology in general deals with how individuals relate to one another.

Technical Review 55

Technical Review Technology Social Media Social Network 55