Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Even without B-Corp status, entrepreneurs are speaking out more on the positives to support business models that benefit not just shareholders, but customers, workforce, the environment, and the greater community. Startups can use social responsibility as a competitive advantage. Doing business is a human process.

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 6, 2022

Sometimes it takes a court case to unravel onerous terms. It is in this combination of possible methods of amassing a return that greed can become a significant factor, so much so that the courts are sometimes stepping in to void some of the most onerous terms of investment agreements when challenged by those locked out of payment in a sale.

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TechCrunch LA

JUNE 3, 2022

Staff members glided around the store in pastel pink suits, each embodying the kind of girl that Glossier made us all want to be: beautiful, yet effortless. On Lafayette Street in SoHo, young, fashionable women lined up around the block to enter a minimalist, millennial oasis, the most perfect Instagram feed brought to life. And who cares?

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 26, 2021

“You are cordially invited to join New York Times bestselling and award-winning authors Marie Lu, Tahereh Mafi, Ransom Riggs, Adam Silvera, David Yoon, and Nicola Yoon in Realms of Ruin, a collaborative fantasy epic filled with dark magic, intrigue, and unique characters — launched online in a thrilling new way.”.

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TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 30, 2019

In a statement the company said the new financing would be used to expand FabFitFun membership offerings and consolidate its position as a marketing partner and platform for brands. The Los Angeles-based company has steadily expanded its retail and lifestyle empire through subscription boxes, video… and even an augmented reality app.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The primary challenge seems to be that the crowdfunding term is used to encompass so many different concepts that everyone is confused. only accredited investors can use crowdfunding sites such as EquityNet to buy ownership in their favorite startup. Product pre-order model. Interest on debt model. In the U.S.,

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socalTECH

APRIL 24, 2019

The startup has developed a system which uses information from online forums, source code sharing, technical communities, and the like to help find and rank technical talent. We spoke with founder and CEO, Shane Bernstein , on why he thinks the company's system is far superior to using a resume to find technical talent.

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Steve Reich

JULY 6, 2020

But your connection to your community will. At Malauzai , we learned that the typical consumer uses their mobile banking app 3-5 times per week and their desktop app another 3-5 times per month. I’ve seen two tactics that work: 1) presenting a relevant offer, and 2) delivering meaningful community information. It doesn’t.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 22, 2021

In this age of instant and global communication via social media and the Internet, I see more and more evidence that delighted customers should be your top priority. Everyone in your community has a desire to live a life of purpose, and will return the favor if you provide that opportunity. Make every customer experience memorable.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2021

There is also more going on in every location, so this personal need and super sensitivity to the local community has spawned a new breed of Internet startups, called “hyperlocal.” The term first appeared at least ten years ago, but the model is now very common. Local businesses won’t use a site until it has a critical mass of users.

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socalTECH

APRIL 8, 2016

Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed by the companies. CARIS offers up bathymetry, seafloor imagery and water column data processing, and other geospatial software used for processing sonar data, used heavily in the hydrographic and marine community. READ MORE>>.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Many of us learned about substitute products in undergrad economics courses. You might choose your own words or emotions but we can all agree that these are three distinct brands and they are combination of products we consume and the messages these companies communicate to us to remind us of how they’re positioned in the market.

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socalTECH

APRIL 22, 2011

El Segundo-based iChange , the operator of an online community focused on lifestyle changes, weight loss, and nutrition, has been acquired by Herbalife , according to investor Momentum Venture Management. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

MARCH 1, 2011

Then we rolled out a communities product which lets people create their own community using the Lunch platform. And, that content will have long term value to the publisher who is using the Lunch community. Because the hardest part of community is getting the critical mass of content.

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 5, 2022

The price of membership varies depending on what resources an applicant is looking for, whether that’s marketing, help connecting with potential brand partners or use of studio space. At launch, members estimate that one-day access to the workspace will cost $25, while the use of the studio will range between $150 and $250 an hour.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 19, 2020

“To be clear, we strongly believe that micromobility in general, and Wheels in particular, is in a unique position to help our communities get through the current challenges. . This temporary pause will help position us to deliver on that, and we will be announcing some exciting news on that front in the very near future.”

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Tech.Co

APRIL 7, 2020

The current Covid-19 pandemic has had an epochal effect on businesses, and even the humble office space has taken a blow, with millions of us now working from home. We spoke to LABS to find out how it's adapting to the current climate, and how it's managing to maintain some sense of community, even from afar. LABS Community Approach.

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socalTECH

JUNE 4, 2013

Etrali is a provider of voice and electronic trading infrastructure for the trading community. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. Etrali''s electronic trading products are used in the financial markets. Los Angeles-based private equity firm The Gores Group has acquired Etrali , a subsidiary of France Telecom Orange.

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socalTECH

APRIL 18, 2012

In our Insights and Opinions section, we try to feature interesting thoughts, opinions, advice, and more from the local community. We threw a Launchpad LA dinner to bring the community together as we tend to do 6-10 times a year. Somebody asked the question, "What do you think about the term Silicon Beach? LA should be LA.".

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

The challenge is to adequately define leadership in terms of everyday activities. Even as you stop, look, and listen to messages in the present, you also need to spend considerable time reading, thinking, and talking about the long-term view. Celebrate victories and a spirit of community. Fun isn’t a luxury at work.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 5, 2012

Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. ALMSA's software is used for electronic health record (EHR) and electronic medication administration in assisted living and long-term care communities. Yardi said it will maintain all of ALMSA's key personnel and its office in Eagle, Idaho.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 17, 2012

We threw a Launchpad LA dinner to bring the community together as we tend to do 6-10 times a year. Somebody asked the question, “What do you think about the term ‘Silicon Beach? Somebody asked the question, “What do you think about the term ‘Silicon Beach?” ” That always stuck with me.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

As a startup advisor, I see too many entrepreneurs get distracted by technology or their favorite cause, and then wonder why they can’t find an investor, attract customers, or build a long-term business. Competitive customer value that can be monetized for stakeholders has to go beyond the short-term value of special deals and coupons.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Altadena-based Melanoma Diagnostics , a developer of technology for the diagnosis and prognosis of malignant melanoma using genetic markers, is in a deal to sell its technology to Myriad Genetics , a publicly traded provider of molecular diagnostics products.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

It's a community of underrepresented professionals. How do you create those communities, and are those focused on different technical areas? Those communities already exist. We found that those communities exit on many different platforms, like Slack, GroupMe, Facebook Groups, Google, and elsewhere.

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Tech.Co

JANUARY 3, 2022

It's no secret that a lot of people in America (and worldwide) were forced into some pretty unfavorable conditions over the course of the pandemic, and that's not to mention the millions of people who were already in under-served communities. Founded by Travis Holoway and Rodney Williams, SoLo is looking to break this cycle.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

San Diego-based Active Network , the operator of online software for sports groups, events, community activities registration, and other organizations, said Thursday afternoon that it has acquired RTP , a provider of technology for managing ski resorts and ticketing. Financial terms of the buy were not announced.

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TechCrunch LA

JUNE 24, 2020

That makes it very attractive to more than a few segments of the space community. Relativity recently added to its roster Zac Dunn, who contributed hugely to SpaceX’s success and also worked at Vandenberg; no doubt his network has been put to good use. funded, staffed, operated, and launched,” Ellis said.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 27, 2012

Los Angeles-based BUZZMEDIA , the growing online music publisher, reported this morning that it has acquired four punk rock sites, which it will use to create a new punk music group called AbsoluteVoices. Financial terms of the buys were not announced. BUZZMEDIA said it acquired Under The Gun Review, Alter The Press!,

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 27, 2020

We’re thrilled to help lead the way for the broader tech community in Los Angeles.” Under the terms of the agreement, Fastly is buying Signal Sciences for $200 million in cash and approximately $575 million worth of stock, subject to customary adjustments for transactions, according to a statement.

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socalTECH

MARCH 3, 2011

Santa Monica-based Demand Media said this morning that it has acquired CoveritLive , a developer of a live blogging platform used to provide real time commentary, reader polling, and questions and answers on live events. Financial terms of the acquisitoin were not disclosed. Demand Media was already a strategic investor in CoveritLive.

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 30, 2022

Meta isn’t the only tech company looking to carve out its own identity by helping people craft theirs using digital avatars. Genies is partnering with a handpicked group of creators to design the first set of collections available on the platform, Nigam said. ” Genies CEO and founder Akash Nigam. .

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 9, 2022

True business success and leadership starts with real personal values, extends to building a team, and finally to inspiring customers and your community. Use durability to stay true to your vision in tough times. That’s a huge leap from an entrepreneurial idea, to a product, to making money.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2022

Advocates are your happiest existing customers, and you want them to use their social media and connections to attract more customers. Use them to find your relevant influencers. In these days of global competition via multiple channels, you need continuous marketing to find more customers. They won’t find you.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 11, 2014

He believes that the term “growth hacking” is misleading and potentially dangerous and in stead endorses good old fashioned online marketing techniques. He even used some terminology near and dear to my heart. Please don’t try to invent some new marketing term for what we do and pretend you’re smart.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2020

The primary challenge seems to be that the crowdfunding term is used to encompass so many different concepts that everyone is confused. only accredited investors can use crowdfunding sites such as EquityNet to buy ownership in their favorite startup. Product pre-order model. Interest on debt model. In the U.S.,

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 29, 2021

The days of big-bang long-term campaigns that never change are over. A step in the right direction is to take advantage of the new tools available at a very low cost, including sponsored podcasts, blogs, visibility in online communities, and Twitter influencer support. Use experiments versus designing the ideal ad.

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