Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

This is counter to the traditional business premise of “control,” so many companies are still pushing back. Charlene Li, in her classic book “ Open Leadership ,” shows leaders how to tap into the power of the social technology revolution and use social media to be “open” while still maintaining control.

Software Review 90

Software Review Social Media Social Network Technical Review 90

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 1, 2014

On one end, entrepreneurs who have (at minimum) built something customers love and are willing to pay for, and the other hand, investors who are looking for the very companies who fit that profile. Visions pan of endless cold emails and long days attending meetups and pitch nights while your operations/tech team grind away.

Invest 100

Invest Startup Technical Review Software Review 100

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 12, 2010

I used to work for Andersen Consulting (for > 8 years) – mostly building computer systems for large companies in the fixed telecoms, mobile and Internet sectors. I started telling them, “I’m a tourist in your company. until the technology matures?&#. I’m a tourist in your company.

Help 288

Help Startup Venture Capital Framework 288

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 19, 2013

This is counter to the traditional business premise of “control,” so many companies are still pushing back. Charlene Li, in her book “ Open Leadership ,” shows leaders how to tap into the power of the social technology revolution and use social media to be “open” while still maintaining control.

Social Media 102

Social Media Entrepreneur Software Review Social Network 102

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2012

This is counter to the traditional business premise of “control,” so many companies are still pushing back. Charlene Li, in her recent book “ Open Leadership ,” attempts to show leaders how to tap into the power of the social technology revolution and use social media to be “open” while still maintaining control.

Entrepreneur 97

Entrepreneur Social Network Software Review Social Media 97

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 20, 2014

The afternoon, with Tech Wildcatters ‘ Gabriella Draney and a handful of still-stealth eCommerce ventures, solidified that the industry of commerce is in Texas. Such cultures, those industries, are what drives investment, talent, and success to those locations, as the entire ecosystem is designed to foster growth therein that very culture.

Technical Review 71

Technical Review Commerce Yahoo Web 71

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 8, 2010

This is counter to the traditional business premise of “control,” so many companies are still pushing back. Charlene Li, in her latest book “ Open Leadership ,” attempts to show leaders how to tap into the power of the social technology revolution and use social media to be “open” while still maintaining control.

Social Media 89

Social Media Startup Software Review Social Network 89

SoCal Delicious

JANUARY 9, 2014

Simon Sinek’s Golden Circle framework “People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it” Simon Sinek If your customers believe in your mission, then they’ll warm to you and listen to what you offer and how. This helps to add some constraints to the design process as everyone has a clear idea of what the product isn’t.

Startup 78

Startup Design Customer Custom 78

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

The entire event is meticulously designed around thought leadership and fostering open discussion between the industry’s leading mobile businesses. The company recently closed an impressive $19 million in Series B funding led by Sequoia Capital to build out the engineering teams. Chartboost doesn’t take a cut.

Mobile 71

Mobile Technical Review Platform Startup 71

SoCal CTO

JULY 23, 2012

This leads to a set of questions: What is the role of a CTO in the early stages of a company, and does that role change later on as both the company and that individual matures? It specifically answers the first questions about role and how it changes as the company matures. What are the biggest areas of technical risk?

CTO Coach 231

CTO Coach CTO Hire Outsource Development Develop 231

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 17, 2011

This applies equally to VCs, startups & big company executives. The need for creativity extends well beyond product design. I want to know how many people, their level of tech sophistication, their age and their interests. Yet most startups seem to constrain creativity to product design. So I thought I would.

Writing 356

Writing Startup Ideas Summary 356

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 28, 2011

Nearly every company faces its crisis moments and only through the inspiration , focus and dedication of the leadership can you motivate teams to dig in deep and come out the other side stronger. I made an investment in a company with deep domain knowledge. Are you looking for a Phd wireless chip designer?&#. ON LEADERSHIP.

CTO Hire 363

CTO Hire Technical Review Startup Demand 363