Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2022

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. In fact, businesses need to adapt even more completely to the changes in the buying and social behavior of consumers. Authority – the guiding light.

Customer 122

Customer Custom Social Media Technical Review 122

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

Anyone can be an entrepreneur today, without a huge investment, bank loans, venture capitalists, or Angels. In the early days (20 years ago), most new e-commerce sites cost a million dollars to set up. Don’t expect that you can create a new social networking site in your garage, and steal all the users away from Facebook.

Commerce 99

Commerce Startup Sites Tool 99

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. Change is always hard, so people already on Amazon are not easy convert to another e-commerce system.

Demand 145

Demand Google Commerce Pricing 145

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Anyone can be an entrepreneur today, without a huge investment, bank loans, venture capitalists, or angels. In the early days (20 years ago), most new e-commerce sites cost a million dollars to set up. Don’t expect that you can create a new social networking site in your garage, and steal all the users away from Facebook.

Commerce 88

Commerce Startup Sites Tool 88

socalTECH

AUGUST 17, 2020

Indi is focused on powering individual commerce. In essence, we want to give every individual their own, e-commerce store. Our team has a passion for e-commerce, and we also have athletes and others on our team. We run our day-to-day business with professional athletes and folks out of the e-commerce industry.

Help 113

Help Commerce Platform Orange County 113

TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Beyond Southern California’s coastal appeal is a vibrant technology ecosystem that encompasses enterprise software, financial services, healthcare, aerospace and defense, robotics, ecommerce and social media. It’s the home of social networking favorites Snap and TikTok’s U.S. and Los Angeles angel investor.

Los Angeles 191

Los Angeles Angel Southern California Social Media 191

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

The answer is still the same, but I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking. Another place to start is the local Chamber of Commerce. Attend an investment conference. Join a local investment group.

Networking 90

Networking Entrepreneur Social Network Activity 90

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2019

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. In fact, businesses need to adapt even more completely to the changes in the buying and social behavior of consumers. Authority – the guiding light.

Customer 85

Customer Custom Social Media Technical Review 85

socalTECH

JULY 7, 2010

They've acquired CAPTCHA security tools originally developed by Vidoop, and looking to market that technology to e-commerce web sites, social networking sites, and others looking to reduce spam and fraud. Tags: entrepreneur startup venture capital investment repeat. com, and was CEO of Vivendi Universal Net USA.

Southern California 228

Southern California Entrepreneur SoCal Mahalo 228

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 25, 2016

The answer is still the same, but I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking. Another place to start is the local Chamber of Commerce. Attend an investment conference. Join a local investment group.

Networking 63

Networking Social Network Activity Entrepreneur 63

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 28, 2013

The answer is still the same, but I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking. Another place to start is the local Chamber of Commerce. Attend an investment conference. Join a local investment group.

Networking 100

Networking Entrepreneur Social Network Activity 100

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2014

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. In fact, businesses need to adapt just as completely to the changes in the buying and social behavior of consumers. High-technology product startups, without customers, don’t make a business.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur Social Media Technical Review Startup 100

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

It seems to me that there is abundant proof in the marketplace of the financial returns to both large and small businesses, the low cost of entry, and the ubiquity of social networks. They don’t know if they should move to social networks for lead generation, branding, customer loyalty, or for direct marketing and e-commerce.

Social Media 106

Social Media Media Startup Social Network 106

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

I recently spoke at Caltech at the Caltech / MIT Enterprise Forum on “the future of social networking,&# the 30-minute video is here and the PowerPoint presentation is here on DocStoc ). What are the big trends that will drive the next phase of social networks? And so it goes with social networking.

Social Network 318

Social Network Networking Web 2.0 Startup 318

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

It seems to me that there is abundant proof in the marketplace of the financial returns to both large and small businesses, the low cost of entry, and the ubiquity of social networks. They don’t know if they should move to social networks for lead generation, branding, customer loyalty, or for direct marketing and e-commerce.

Social Media 115

Social Media Media Startup Social Network 115

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 2, 2017

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. In fact, businesses need to adapt even more completely to the changes in the buying and social behavior of consumers. Authority – the guiding light.

Technical Review 55

Technical Review Technology Social Media Social Network 55

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 14, 2014

Anyone can be an entrepreneur today, without a huge investment, bank loans, lawyers, venture capitalists, or Angels. In the early days (20 years ago), most new e-commerce sites, for example, cost a million dollars to set up. Facebook is making big money today, but only after a $150 million investment.

Startup 100

Startup Commerce Sites Blogging 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 10, 2013

Anyone can be an entrepreneur today, without a huge investment, bank loans, venture capitalists, or Angels. In the early days (20 years ago), most new e-commerce sites cost a million dollars to set up. Don’t expect that you can create a new social networking site in your garage, and steal all the users away from Facebook.

Sites 78

Sites Commerce Startup Tool 78

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 21, 2010

So it’s really hard to draw too many conclusions about whether the investment really makes sense because often you learn stuff in the fund raising about the future strategy of the company that might make you much more excited than somebody on the outside might be. The build “implicit social networks.&# Enter Xobni.

Venture Capital 265

Venture Capital Capital Email Blogging 265

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2013

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. In fact, businesses need to adapt just as completely to the changes in the buying and social behavior of consumers. High-technology product startups, without customers, don’t make a business.

Customer 100

Customer Custom Startup Social Media 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2011

I suggested that he add some social network marketing initiatives, and his answer was he is “too busy.” He is not alone, according to a recent study , which concludes that only 47% of companies use social media today for marketing, despite the fact that 78% of executives polled feel it’s critical for success. What’s the problem?

Social Media 104

Social Media Media Marketing Social Network 104

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 27, 2012

I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking. There are other networks that also work, depending on where you are in the world, like Ryze, Plaxo, and Facebook, but setting up an account on MySpace probably won’t help you. Attend an investment conference.

Activity 97

Activity Networking Entrepreneur Startup 97

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 20, 2013

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. Change is always hard, so people already on Amazon are not easy convert to another e-commerce system.

Demand 89

Demand Google Commerce Pricing 89

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 4, 2010

I suggested that he add some social network marketing initiatives, and his answer was he is “too busy.” According to this study from last year, over 65% of existing small businesses still ignore social media for marketing, so he is still the rule rather than the exception. Start social networking with peers.

Social Media 88

Social Media Media Marketing Startup 88

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking. There are other networks that also work, depending on where you are in the world, like Ryze, Plaxo, and Facebook, but setting up an account on MySpace probably won’t help you. Attend an investment conference.

Networking 97

Networking Startup Activity Entrepreneur 97

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 25, 2011

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. Change is always hard, so people already on Amazon are not easy convert to another e-commerce system.

Startup 90

Startup Demand Google Commerce 90

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 1, 2017

This doesn’t work well with “nice to have” offerings, like social networks, but does work for new drugs and medical devices that solve critical health problems. Advantages for your business include a stable revenue stream, customer retention, and increasing customer investment over time.

Pricing 66

Pricing Customer Custom Advertising 66

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 17, 2010

And we’re left with a city with idyllic weather, major commerce, the media center of the world, and a great emerging technology scene. LA generally doesn’t have an appetite for this kind of investment at early stages. Los Angeles. People either love it our hate it. All the stereotypes and caricatures are overblown.

Company 290

Company Companies Technology Startup 290

socalTECH

JANUARY 17, 2017

We can see marchan transactions, and if they are making e-commerce transactions, if they are paying things at small kiosks. In addition, we use primary and secondary social networking information, in order to verify they are who they say they are. We can see location information, payroll data, bank balances, and savings data.

Startup 100

Startup Santa Monica Customer Custom 100

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 12, 2011

You are likely to see a good return on your investment in a properly localized website. Use local affiliate networks Online affiliate marketing is a well-established sales channel for many businesses. Apart from the large global affiliate networks, there are many others operating solely within regional markets.

Marketing 89

Marketing Social Media Search Engine Optimization Web 89

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

It became a theme in my keynote at Caltech on the future of social networking. Seth also spoke about not accepting investment until after gaining traction. Currently 35% of time spent online is using social communication the other 65% is spent doing non-social activities. We then spoke about startups. For Meebo 1.3%

Startup 286

Startup Venture Capital Web Ideas 286

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 12, 2008

but businesses spend 18 trillion a year, but very few companies are trying to facilitate that kind of commerce. It's a full-blown, B2B social network. He's now at Gogii, which has received investment from Kleiner. What's your background, and how did you decide to start the company? It's a double viral loop.

SEO 100

SEO Advertising Gogii Tech Coast Angels 100

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

Mike Hale: The whole concept behind Tibesti, is we really want to transform ecommerce into "we" commerce. In other words, we really want to take social shopping to the next level, and make it product focused. But we were lucky to have John Malone as a backer, who saw the future and invested. What's the idea behind Tibesti?

Startup 100

Startup Sites Los Angeles Product 100

socalTECH

MAY 11, 2010

Jody--an experienced entrepreneur who was most recently co-founder of a firm he sold to the Virgin Group, and has been involved with such firms as Lycos, Buydirect.com, and Xoom--told us the story of EcoMom, plus how he connected with McClure on the investment. What EcoMom is all about? How long has the site been around?

Software Review 200

Software Review Commerce Startup Sites 200

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 11, 2009

My goal is to bring in informative speakers who stretch our collectively thinking on topics that will influence our investment strategies and use it as a way for us to share our experiences in ways that I hope benefit the Southern California technology ecosystem. More than 90% of Japanese mobile subscribers are on 3G networks (vs.

Slides 188

Slides Southern California Social Network Startup 188

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 19, 2017

We all want to get out there ahead of the crowd, and invest in that truly innovative idea that seems so obvious in its appeal that you wonder why nobody ever thought of it before. Yet another social networking site. Web site generators have made it cheap and easy to launch a site, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to succeed.

Ideas 87

Ideas Sites Social Network Startup 87

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 12, 2010

We had a special edition of This Week in Venture Capital this week shooting out of the Next New Networks offices in New York. Spark Capital is relatively new to VC (founded in 2005) yet has become one of the hottest new VCs having invested in Twitter, Tumblr, AdMeld, Boxee, KickApps and many more companies. Total raised: $56.3mm.

Venture Capital 217

Venture Capital Capital Metrics Competition 217