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Los Angeles-based BuildOps, subcontracting software for real estate, raises $5.8 million

TechCrunch LA

Software development companies tackling services for niche industries, like commercial real estate subcontracting, continue to find Los Angeles to be fertile ground for development. Software for the service industry is nothing new for Los Angeles entrepreneurs. Co-founded by former ServiceTitan devel.

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Equity Compensation: A 6 Point Primer on Creative Service Fees

From the Venture Trenches

Any service provider that is willing to bet the business they are working for is going to be worth considerably more in the future than it is today. Other service providers who accept equity as part of their service fee structure include web designers and developers, executive recruiters, business brokers and sometimes even caterers.

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Equity Compensation: A 6 Point Primer on Creative Service Fees

From the Venture Trenches

Any service provider that is willing to bet the business they are working for is going to be worth considerably more in the future than it is today. Other service providers who accept equity as part of their service fee structure include web designers and developers, executive recruiters, business brokers and sometimes even caterers.

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What Tech Entrepreneurs Could Learn from Chamillionaire

Both Sides of the Table

He used online services such as SHOUTcast , which was online radio that allowed him to play his own songs, interrupt a song, do a commercial break and connect with fans. [It There are many analogies here for software development. Raising Capital – The VC equivalent for musicians is getting signed by a major label.

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Interview with Dan Yomtobian, Scour

socalTECH

The way we can combat that, is by constantly adding new features and services, which give users more reasons to stick with us. We're going to add value-added services, points, and giveaway type programs. We don't have any outside investors, venture capital, or private equity. People are so used to the Google mold.

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Twiistup 007: Final Showoff's Additional Speakers and TZ Discount

Tech Zulu Event

Although Catalyst folded with the dot-com crash, Ries continued his entrepreneurial career as a Senior Software Engineer at There.com, leading efforts in agile software development and user-generated content. . In 1995 he developed with Robert Morris the first web-based application, Viaweb, which was acquired by Yahoo in 1998.

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5 Popular Freelance Opportunities In This Gig Economy

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, entrepreneurs delivering services have existed for some time, including business consultant, independent contractor, and freelancer titles. Software Development Professional. They know how to capitalize on social media, viral marketing, events, and the new tools of the trade. Sales Professional.

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