socalTECH

APRIL 10, 2012

One of the most original, subscription startups to come out of Southern California's tech accelerator boom emerged last week, looking to disrupt not just another retail sector or e-commerce category, but something else entirely: the airline industry. Those mentors and others have given us really tangible advice.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 25, 2015

First, pick a name for your company and do the paperwork on starting a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC). Nothing says you are serious about a business like handing out professional business cards at local events and Chamber of Commerce meetings. Now you have a reason for talking to people who may become lifelong friends.

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Tech.Co

MARCH 1, 2018

What you’ll also find is that of the 25 companies, our founders represent an inclusive group with 40 percent female, 52 percent minority and 12 percent veteran founders from 14 states and 5 countries. Once uploaded, the company safeguards the data in their secure cloud. AdWallet (Albuquerque, NM). That’s the concept behind AdWallet.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2017

Whether you are focused on your professional career, or starting your own company, YOU are the first or only brand that anyone will see and remember. That means that you need to overtly market yourself, rather than wait and hope that the right people or customers will find you. Invite experts to your company and organize an event.

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Tech Zulu Event

MAY 9, 2014

This was a chance to blow open the story on their companies, to address a room full of potential investors, mentors, partners, customers, and press. Weekly inspiration talks with founders and CEO’s of successful tech companies (Box and Mailchimp to name a few). of the run rate came from foreign companies.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 30, 2011

Topics of discussion will be Saas, Cloud, Mobile, Gaming, Social Markets, what surprises are coming for 2012, creating value with your company, hiring problem solvers, and building sensible businesses. OrangicStartup’s is a company that helps Internet startups start. Dan Dato , Mentor at upStart.LA.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

First, pick a name for your company and do the paperwork on starting a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC). Nothing says you are serious about a business like handing out professional business cards at local events and Chamber of Commerce meetings. Now you have a reason for talking to people who may become lifelong friends.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

First, pick a name for your company and do the paperwork on starting a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC). Nothing says you are serious about a business like handing out professional business cards at local events and Chamber of Commerce meetings. Now you have a reason for talking to people who may become lifelong friends.

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Tech Zulu Event

JULY 16, 2013

Their roster of success includes numerous pioneering tech companies, many of which continue to be industry leaders today — Overture, BillMeLater, CitySearch, and more. Fun Fact: A team from OKCupid works out of the space, as well as a few of the best civic-focused tech companies in LA. E-Commerce: Nasty Gal.

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Jason Nazar

MAY 1, 2016

Customer Acquisition Cost / Cost Per Acquisition . The customer acquisition cost or cost per acquisition is the basic marketing cost to acquire a customer. See what other startup mentors have to say about marketing tactics. d) What percent of your carts/free trials convert into paid customers? Paid Product Metrics.

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Jason Nazar

MAY 2, 2016

Pick a company name and check any potential trademark infringements on Trademarkia or KnowEm. Open your company bank account. For those issuing stock to finance the company (corporations), use a Shareholder’s Agreement. Choose an email system to connect with customers ( Constant Contact , MailChimp , Sendgrid ).

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Jason Nazar

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

Customer Acquisition Cost / Cost Per Acquisition . The customer acquisition cost or cost per acquisition is the basic marketing cost to acquire a customer. See what other startup mentors have to say about marketing tactics. d) What percent of your carts/free trials convert into paid customers? Paid Product Metrics.

Marketing 40

Marketing CPC Metrics .Net 40

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 19, 2012

First, pick a name for your company and do the paperwork on starting a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC). Nothing says you are serious about a business like handing out professional business cards at local events and Chamber of Commerce meetings. Now you have a reason for talking to people who may become lifelong friends.

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Jason Nazar

JUNE 2, 2016

Nobody Else Will Figure it Out for You – Nobody else will get your customers, or figure out the toughest business challenges for you. What Are You Waiting For: Do It Now – A very dear man and mentor to me, Mike Schuminsky, had a very special way of managing folks. Cultivate Culture – A company culture always exists.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2011

First, pick a name for your company and do the paperwork on starting a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC). Nothing says you are serious about a business like handing out professional business cards at local events and Chamber of Commerce meetings. Now you have a reason for talking to people who may become lifelong friends.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Top CEO’s, entrepreneurs, technology gurus, venture capitalists and executives will be looking at the tech ecosystem from different perspectives, including e-commerce, enterprise software, digital media and consumer technologies.” The staff is very helpful and provides great customer service too. Same with CreatorUp.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 27, 2010

First, pick a name for your company and do the paperwork on starting a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC). Nothing says you are serious about a business like handing out professional business cards at local events and Chamber of Commerce meetings. Now you have a reason for talking to people who may become lifelong friends.

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InfoChachkie

JULY 21, 2016

As noted in What’s Real About Shark Tank , the show can give consumer product companies a significant marketing and revenue boost, as it did for one of my former students, Jeff Overall, Founder of PolarPro. It is also an inspirational alter call to entrepreneurship. Follow my startup-oriented Twitter feed here: @johngreathouse.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2021

Every new business I know dreams of building momentum in their business, where growth continues to increase, customers become your best advocates, and employee motivation is high. Unfortunately, with limited resources, this isn’t possible, and it frustrates customers and the team. Focus first on finding more of the right customers.

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SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

My first job out of school was at one of the early bioinformatics companies in Silicon Valley, working as the head of technical services. That's where I learned I enjoyed interacting with customers and working with development teams to build and launch products. The idea of supporting people who have a day job is great!

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