socalTECH

MAY 17, 2019

Loo--who was the very first employee at ServiceNow--explains what that means, and why companies use the startup's software. The company is all about data solutions which combine meaningful application frameworks together. I have been in IT service management for over 30 years, at companies even before ServiceNow.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 8, 2010

Very few of them are started, in my experience, by sales people and very few early stage companies really understand sales. That’s why I started the Sales & Marketing Series and at one point I will do a bunch of posts on the sales methodology we developed at my first company called PUCCKA. They’re always on time.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 9, 2019

According to IBM , companies have captured more data in the last two years than in the previous 2000 years. By any definition, the opportunities from ‘big data’ have the potential to create a next wave of successful technology companies that could change the way we all live and work. Big data’ can mean big profits.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 26, 2011

It’s the hardest thing to teach people who come out of big companies, out of conservative jobs. At the big consulting firms, investment banks and established large technology companies we’re taught to produce long reports, make sure that every document is perfect quality and that every possible bit of diligence has been done.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 9, 2013

And it was convenient for me because we also held our annual London board meeting of DataSift , who helps companies processes and analyze large volumes of social plus enterprise data in realtime. Why is Collaborative Consumption Becoming a Hot Trend for Startup Companies? What are the Types of Collaborative Consumption Companies?

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socalTECH

APRIL 26, 2011

Craig has recently uncloaked his stealth startup, BetterWorks (www.betterworks.com), focused on helping companies to manage and offer fringe benefits to their employees. What we're giving companies, is a platform to create, manage, and measure perks for all of their employees. Beyond that, it's really about real time recognition.

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Startup Technical Review Software Review Platform 216

Xconomy

JUNE 15, 2016

Entrepreneurs and established companies make risky decisions every day in the hope that those risks will translate into better opportunities, better performance, and greater profitability. There was a time when all the data in a company was centralized and controlled by a few people, and the velocity of information was relatively slow.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 14, 2017

According to IBM , companies have captured more data in the last two years than in the previous 2000 years. By any definition, the opportunities from ‘big data’ have the potential to create a next wave of successful technology companies that could change the way we all live and work. Big data’ can mean big profits.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2012

A while back, I wrote about the value of Michael Porter’s Five Forces framework for analyzing the competitive environment, and using every opportunity to highlight and emphasize your relative advantages, whether they be price, features, or bargaining power. Look at all systems, policies, procedures, reports and rules.

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Xconomy

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

A cybersecurity report by Ponemon Institute, in association with Keeper Security, found that in the 12 months leading up to June 2016, 55 percent of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) experienced a cyber attack, while 50 percent encountered data breaches involving customer and employee information.

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Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Enplug is a fast-growing, ubiquitous Silicon Beach company. You might be aware of their products – perhaps having seen their digital media signs in your favorite local restaurant or bar, but what you might not know is their compelling founders’ story and unique company culture. “We’ve built an app framework.

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Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Enplug is a fast-growing, ubiquitous Silicon Beach company. You might be aware of their products – perhaps having seen their digital media signs in your favorite local restaurant or bar, but what you might not know is their compelling founders’ story and unique company culture. “We’ve built an app framework.

Social Media 81

Social Media Startup Screening Advertising 81

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

But the hardest question to actually answer is, “What is the right burn rate for your company?” It’s a very personal topic and I’d like to offer you a framework to decide for yourself, based on the following factors: How Long is it Taking to Raise Capital at Your Stage in the Market?

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SoCal CTO

JANUARY 26, 2010

I’ve been having discussions with several people recently about the role of the CTO (Chief Technology Officer) in very early stage companies. I used an image from Roger Smith that describes the varying roles of a CTO as the company matures. In December 2007, I described how I commonly take on an Acting CTO Role in a Start-up.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Journey is especially useful for companies that want to streamline their internal business processes. Journey was created by our company, Embark Mobile (or “Embark” for short). As an example, Banking Machine Services is a company that maintains thousands of ATMs across Southern Africa. Why the name?

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 29, 2012

Both companies were in Los Angeles. I don’t know the company or the details first hand. He talked in the video about how he finds it helpful in companies to think about practical theory and frameworks for thinking about company strategy. Not bad, hey? And so they never got consumer adoption. I agree with him.

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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. How will I know when the need has arisen? Accounting?

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