socalTECH

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

We talked with Noah about how the company grew out of a business plan competition at the University of Southern California, his recent funding from the Maverick Angels, as well as how the firm hopes to stand out among a crowded list of comparison shopping sites. Noah Auerhahn: We just had too much free time at USC.

USC 207

USC CPC Sites Startup 207

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 10, 2015

When Facebook did it a few years ago, the company used more than $100 million in venture capital funding before it became profitable. For the advertiser, this is the cost-per-click (CPC) model. While you are doing all this work, of course, you need deep pockets to fund all your efforts, content and growing website hosting fees.

Advertising 99

Advertising CPC PPC Sites 99

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

We also raised fund for CPC advertising, which doubled sign-ups. So many people criticised this move, calling it “tyranny and unjust” Are you top in Africa as a social network or do you have competition? Recently, we faced our greatest challenge, which was laying off over 80% of our workforce in order to maximise profit.

Social Network 100

Social Network Networking Advertising Startup 100