TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Apparently with a physical storefront where it can convince customers of the wonders of on-demand mobility. Educate them on the benefits, educate them on safety, and provide helmets.” “Lime would have an opportunity to control the narrative, engage with the local community, and invest in Santa Monica.

Santa Monica 221

Santa Monica Startup Technical Review Education 221

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Many customers now actively seek out new technologies, rather than wait for many others to try it first. Steve Jobs proved it with the iPhone, and Elon Musk can’t produce his electric cars fast enough to keep up with demand. Too many founders still focus their product design and selling efforts only on direct paybacks to the customer.

Marketing 92

Marketing Demand Examples Social Media 92

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2020

Silicon Valley is focused on disrupting established industries, but in many parts of the world, innovators must create new sectors, such as education, health care, financial services, and energy. Competition is not always a bad thing, and the real purpose is often to make the world a better place.

Ideas 124

Ideas Venture Capital Software Review Technical Review 124

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2019

Some investors seem to focus wholly on the strengths of the management team, or a sustainable competitive advantage, and in reality these are the core attributes for every funding equation. That means educating targeted supporters is key, even before you start to sell. Selling too early triggers customer defenses and drives them away.

Startup 97

Startup Education Custom Customer 97

InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 20, 2014

According to a recent Forbes article , UC Santa Barbara''s Technology Management Program offers students a superior startup education over the University of Pennsylvania (home of Wharton), as well Harvard, Northwestern and even its acclaimed southern neighbor, the University of Southern California. Organic Academia. All-Star Alumni.

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Santa Barbara Technical Review Startup Venture Capital 258

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Do you believe that you have an idea for a company that you can implement better than anyone, and maintain a competitive advantage? Assess customer demand. Do customers really need what you want to do, or might they see it as “nice to have?” Education and training roadblocks. Right idea at the right time.

Startup 94

Startup Resource Training Ideas 94

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 5, 2017

According to Small Business Trends , over half of the existing small businesses in the US already have international customers. Luxury goods can easily flow into or out of emerging nations, changing cost factors as well as demand. Culture changes can increase or decrease demand for existing products and services quickly.

Social Media 74

Social Media Demand Custom Customer 74

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 30, 2013

Some investors seem to focus wholly on the strengths of the management team, or a sustainable competitive advantage, and in reality these are the core attributes for every funding equation. That means educating targeted supporters is key, even before you start to sell. Selling too early triggers customer defenses and drives them away.

Startup 117

Startup Education Custom Customer 117

socalTECH

AUGUST 27, 2014

We spoke with one of those companies-- El Segundo-based ConsumerTrack (www.consumertrack.com)--which is a $30M, bootstrapped an online marketing company which is driving millions of customers to big name, financial customers. That''s when we started looking at credit repair, online education, and others.

Startup 239

Startup El Segundo Marketing Media 239

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Most young people who are completing their educational degree today think they will have learned all they need for their career ahead. The facts, as well as what motivates your peers, customers, and business leaders are changing daily. Smart employers look for these as they contemplate your competitiveness for new roles.

Examples 85

Examples Social Media Competition Guide 85

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 28, 2012

Some investors seem to focus wholly on the strengths of your management team, or your sustainable competitive advantage, and in reality these are the core attributes for every funding equation. That means educating targeted supporters is key, even before you start to sell. A startup needs to find a voice relevant to its ecosystem.

Startup 99

Startup Education Custom Customer 99

socalTECH

APRIL 26, 2017

The first thing you are trained on, is to qualify customers and figure out if they need upright or inverted microscopes. Eugene Cho: We had a seed round for less than $3M, and we did a note round with the Tech Coast Angels for $2M after we won their Quick Pitch competition, over about 150 other companies. but internationally.

Tech Coast Angels 124

Tech Coast Angels Startup Sales Slides 124

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 17, 2016

Some investors seem to focus wholly on the strengths of the management team, or a sustainable competitive advantage, and in reality these are the core attributes for every funding equation. That means educating targeted supporters is key, even before you start to sell. Selling too early triggers customer defenses and drives them away.

Capital 58

Capital Startup Education Custom 58

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 1, 2015

Do you believe that you have an idea for a company that you can implement better than anyone, and maintain a competitive advantage? Assess customer demand. Do customers really need what you want to do, or might they see it as “nice to have?” Education and training roadblocks. Right idea at the right time.

Startup 109

Startup Resource Training Ideas 109

InfoChachkie

JUNE 4, 2012

Fallacy: Startup ventures tend to evolve, especially after you begin speaking with pesky customers and demanding partners. In addition to paying the consultant, you must invest time to educate them. Thus, you have negotiating leverage as long as a legitimate, competitive threat exists. Rely On A Public Relations Agency.

Entrepreneur 272

Entrepreneur Outsource Ideas Technical Review 272

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 25, 2015

Today’s customers demand more than a good product; they expect a great customer experience. A few companies are leading the way, including Apple with their iPad and iPhone, offering irresistible stores with friendly experts, elegant packaging, and customer service that never ends.

Design 61

Design Product Custom Customer 61

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Marketing is considered an art by many individuals because it requires keen insight in how to approach a product, service, or brand, and how to effectively deliver those things to customers. Overall, in today’s economy, businesses demand marketers think beyond the everyday ad and try to think outside the box for ad campaigns.

Advertising 69

Advertising Training Custom Customer 69

socalTECH

APRIL 26, 2017

The first thing you are trained on, is to qualify customers and figure out if they need upright or inverted microscopes. Eugene Cho: We had a seed round for less than $3M, and we did a note round with the Tech Coast Angels for $2M after we won their Quick Pitch competition, over about 150 other companies. but internationally.

Tech Coast Angels 100

Tech Coast Angels Startup Sales Slides 100

TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Despite that apparent hunger, two scooter operators – Lyft and Spin – recently exited the Los Angeles area, blaming a lack of favorable regulations and too much competition, which apparently made it difficult to turn a profit. “This had led to an imbalance of vehicle supply to rider demand as operators over-saturate the market.”

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Los Angeles San Pedro Santa Monica Study 257

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

Do you believe that you have an idea for a company that you can implement better than anyone, and maintain a competitive advantage? Assess customer demand. Do customers really need what you want to do, or might they see it as “nice to have?” Education and training roadblocks. Right idea at the right time.

Startup 57

Startup Resource Training Ideas 57

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Too many entrepreneurs develop a new product without regard to market demand, then build an entire strategy based on creating a need, rather than acting on an existing market need. Here are a few thoughts on a process that will keep you on the right track: Get real customer input first. Analyze how competition will react.

Technology 91

Technology Funding Competition Entrepreneur 91

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Do you believe that you have an idea for a company that you can implement better than anyone, and maintain a competitive advantage? Assess customer demand. Do customers really need what you want to do, or might they see it as “nice to have?” Education and training roadblocks. Right idea at the right time.

Entrepreneur 97

Entrepreneur Startup Resource Training 97

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

We got really serious after the success of that customer, who wanted to make this technology available for all of its employees across the globe. How is it your first customer was in Australia? The education around new products and bringing them to the market is the same in both markets. READ MORE>>.

Help 100

Help Southern California Startup Technical Review 100

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Do you believe that you have an idea for a company that you can implement better than anyone, and maintain a competitive advantage? Assess customer demand. Do customers really need what you want to do, or might they see it as “nice to have?” Education and training roadblocks. Right idea at the right time.

Entrepreneur 106

Entrepreneur Startup Resource Training 106

socalTECH

MAY 2, 2011

Educate us, and explain what's different about how you are handling ticket sales and how that's different from the many others out there? There is no real room for negotiation, or to let demand drive the pricing on the buyer side. It is now very, very customer friendly. It's Priceline meets Stubhub. That's where we come in.

Ticketmaster 253

Ticketmaster Pricing Sales Activity 253

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Too many entrepreneurs develop a new product without regard to market demand, then build an entire strategy based on creating a need, rather than acting on an existing market need. Here are a few thoughts on a process that will keep you on the right track: Get real customer input first. Analyze how competition will react.

Funding 88

Funding Entrepreneur Competition Pricing 88

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 1, 2013

Learning experience includes: on-demand online video tutorial courses, live video-conference workshops, as well as individual online consultations, live workshops, and group programs. Mike’s work in sales, marketing, distribution, and business development is essential to customer acquisition, growth, and scalability. How does it work?

Web 93

Web USC Course Guide 93

InfoChachkie

MAY 16, 2011

Thus, you must first create the playbook by which an independent sales rep can readily sell your product, including: identifying objections and developing strategies to overcome them, creating reference accounts and establishing meaningful customer adoption. In addition to paying the consultant, you must invest time to educate them.

Startup 242

Startup Outsource Development Outsource Sales 242

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 23, 2012

When enhancing your value proposition, ask the same question a newcomer would ask, "what is the best way for users to interact with the new features, irrespective of the existing customer experience?" The typical startup cannot afford a massive ad campaign to educate users as to its value proposition. 4) Rational Exuberance. "The

Startup 268

Startup Tips CTO Coach Technical Review 268

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 9, 2011

Do you believe that you have an idea for a company that you can implement better than anyone, and maintain a competitive advantage? Assess customer demand. Do customers really need what you want to do, or might they see it as “nice to have?” Education and training roadblocks. Right idea at the right time.

Startup 94

Startup Resource Training Ideas 94

Southern California Edison Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

How should networks be configured and equipped to support the services businesses and consumers are demanding? At some point, it may be time to replace or supplement your current partner to ensure you’re delivering the quality and range of services your customers need. Where will capacity be needed? They Can’t Provide 5G Densification.

Networking 50

Networking Demand Services Examples 50

InfoChachkie

JULY 14, 2011

Messenger : Rob Duva , Co-Founder, COO RingRevenue, prior Director of Customer Acquisition, CallWave. This is especially true for companies with expensive and complex products or services that are more consultative in nature, like insurance, financial services, home services, education and travel, etc. You’re right.

Marketing 209

Marketing Advertising Paid Search Startup 209

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 12, 2010

Do you believe that you have an idea for a company that you can implement better than anyone, and maintain a competitive advantage? Assess customer demand. Do customers really need what you want to do, or might they see it as “nice to have?” Education and training roadblocks. Right idea at the right time.

Startup 53

Startup Resource Training Ideas 53

Xconomy

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Our civic center actually had to upgrade their broadband because we needed a really good Wi-Fi with the competition being done on computers. On the final night of the competition, Visit Rapid City treated competitors, coaches, and parents to a reception at Crazy Horse Memorial. We were able to get all that accomplished.”.

Coach 75

Coach Technical Review Carson Networking 75

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 13, 2010

Stop Listening to Your Customers. A common assumption among startup entrepreneurs is that listening to potential customers is the best. Entrepreneurism / Monetization Customers, research, startups. . Entrepreneurism / Monetization business, education, MBA. . How to (Ethically) Profit From Your Customer's Insecurities.

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