socalTECH

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Silicon Valley-based SchoolFeed said it raised $1.75M to create a new service which helps people find their classmates via online "yearbooks", in conjunction with Facebook. The funding came from First Round Capital, Crosslink Capital, InterWest, and SK Telecom. READ MORE>>.

Social Network 145

Social Network Startup Sites Competition 145

socalTECH

JULY 12, 2012

The firm--which has recently been recruiting t-shirt graphic designers to help develop t-shirts for both men and women--is reportedly launching Thursday. crowdsourcing (think Threadless.com), competition (think American Idol), social networking (think Pinterest), and celebrity (think Shoedazzle.com)."

Legalzoom 150

Legalzoom Social Network Commerce Los Angeles 150

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2012

I think these tough economic times and social networks have re-awakened consumers to the fact that there is more to a business transaction than price. They haven’t lost interest in cutting costs, so help them understand how you are a leader in this regard. Ask your suppliers for help in maintaining margins.

Customer 104

Customer Custom Startup Competition 104

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2011

Unless you are a true loner, you need someone like-minded but complementary in skills to help you with the startup plans. Almost anyone can handle this without professional help, and the cost is less than $100 in many states. Use social networking and blogging to get your message out. Find a partner. Incorporate an LLC.

Help 92

Help Startup Social Network Ideas 92

socalTECH

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Nimble is developing and online service to help users manage their contacts and relationships, tracking interaction with clients and others much as ACT and Goldmine did on the desktop, with added enhancements to handle the world of social networking and online interaction. The firm's biggest competition is Salesforce.com.

Santa Monica 113

Santa Monica Social Network Competition Software 113

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2022

For example, if you are working on a great social networking idea to replace Facebook, and need funding, you probably won’t find any interested and focused VCs or angel investors in Arizona, where I live. You need to move to right location and get connected before you ask for help. get the attention of the market they choose.

Technical Review 123

Technical Review Oracle Software Review Ideas 123

socalTECH

JULY 11, 2012

What does social networking have to do with the stock market? Vinny talked with us about his start, which allows users to discuss and collaborate on their stocks and finances in a social way. Vinny Jindal: Stockr's mission is to help people invest better. Vinny Jindal: Stockr's mission is to help people invest better.

Social Network 239

Social Network Startup Networking Content 239

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Competition? How unique are you from the competition? exploreB2B is a social platform for business professionals. As a social platform, exploreB2B is to a small degree, in competition with other social media platforms used for business (Twitter, LinkedIn, Quora). 2013 will be a year of massive growth.

Networking 71

Networking Help Social Media Platform 71

Tech.Co

MARCH 5, 2015

Susan is a startup coach and the founder of Givelocity, a social network for giving that offers a new spin on crowdfunding for good. She was a member of the founding team at LinkExchange, pioneering the online banner advertising network. She’s been on the founding team of 9 startups, six with successful exits.

Santa Barbara 70

Santa Barbara Startup Mentor Social Network 70

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

These are the people who will help you to thrive and prosper. Use social networking to improve your work relationships. Compounding these strategies in today’s startup environment are two divergent concepts: a heightened degree of competitiveness, and a greater emphasis on teamwork. Avoid associating with them.

Startup 127

Startup Social Network Mentor Networking 127

socalTECH

JULY 19, 2016

Roni Eschel: It's a market network for outdoor sports, a social network for connecting like minded people, sharing conditions and moments in real time, and helping to find the best spots for your favorite sports, like surfing, paddleboard, kite surfing, and so on. Roni Eschel: We are building out the social network now.

Startup 100

Startup Southern California Social Network Activity 100

socalTECH

JULY 7, 2011

With the proliferation of social networks, communications clients and VoIP phone services, users often find they need to use multiple ways--Twitter, Facebook, phone, FAX, and more--to communicate with their contacts. The idea was to create a universal communicator, and help to solve the problem of communications overload.

Social Network 259

Social Network Platform Networking Google 259

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 22, 2016

Social networking continues to be a superior force in marketing, especially Facebook. percent of all social network ad spending worldwide. How can your company best benefit from social networking ads in 2016? How can your company best benefit from social networking ads in 2016? That was $15.5

Marketing 40

Marketing Social Media Social Network Technical Review 40

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2019

For example, I grew up in IBM when Bill Gates was helping us deliver the first IBM PC. Others let their ego convince them that they have all the answers, and no one can help. Oprah Winfrey was clearly helped in her career by her relationship with the famous Barbara Walters. Build connections with key customers and competitors.

IBM 87

IBM IBM Ideas Technical Review 87

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 2, 2009

The volume of Tweets is enormous and growing at a rapid pace so tools are emerging to help brands manage this information. On Facebook (and nearly all social networks that preceded it) the relationship was always reciprocal – if I accept your invitation to follow me then I have to follow you.

Social Network 235

Social Network Writing Tool Startup 235

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 17, 2012

It is a platform that allows anyone who offers a service to advertise it for free – we promote this profile on the most popular social networks such as Twitter , Facebook, Google Plus, Pinterest, Stumbleupon and many more. We help them with this. Why the name? How does it work? Everyday!

Advertising 79

Advertising Services Social Network Startup 79

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

As outlined a while back by Adam Holden-Bache on Social Media B2B , I’m convinced that business-to-business has more money and more untapped opportunities, still waiting to be found: Find strategic partnerships. See who checks into your competition. Track the competition. Broadcast sponsorships and advertising.

Competition 84

Competition Entertainment Advertising Social Media 84

TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 19, 2020

Eleven-year-old TiMi currently has a team working out of Los Angeles on global business and plans to grow it into a full development studio that “helps us understand Western players and gives us a stronger global perspective,” said the studio’s international business director Vincent Gao. That’s finally changing.

Tips 149

Tips Activision Mobile Tool 149

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

For example, if you are working on a great social networking idea to replace Facebook, and need funding, you probably won’t find any interested and focused VCs or Angel investors in Arizona, where I live. You need to move to right location and get connected before you ask for help. get the attention of the market they choose.

Startup 97

Startup Technical Review Oracle Software Review 97

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 25, 2015

Unless you are a true loner, you need someone like-minded but complementary in skills to help you with the startup plans. Almost anyone can handle this without professional help, and the cost is less than $100 in many states. Use social networking and blogging to get your message out. Explore finding a partner.

Startup 101

Startup Social Network Activity Ideas 101

Xconomy

OCTOBER 10, 2016

By popular acclaim, San Diego-based Echo Laboratories founder Eugene Cho claimed top honors, and a $15,000 check, for his two-minute presentation last week in the 10th annual “Quick Pitch” competition, hosted by San Diego’s Tech Coast Angels. Crowd Gathers for San Diego Tech Coast Angels “Quick Pitch” Competition.

Tech Coast Angels 40

Tech Coast Angels Technical Review San Diego Software Review 40

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Unless you are a true loner, you need someone like-minded but complementary in skills to help you with the startup plans. Almost anyone can handle this without professional help, and the cost is less than $100 in many states. Use social networking and blogging to get your message out. Find a partner. Incorporate an LLC.

Entrepreneur 102

Entrepreneur Startup Social Network Ideas 102

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Everyone is talking about how social media can help you jumpstart your business at no cost, and experts are springing up on all sides to help you do it at a high cost. Understand the basic tools – the social media trinity. Blogging (Wordpress), micro-blogging (Twitter), and social networks are the trinity.

Social Media 95

Social Media Media Startup Blogging 95

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 14, 2012

…” I’ll write soon on my views of why I believe Instagram took off as a social network and what I think comes next. Instagram happens to be one of the few social networks I regularly use along with Twitter. Did raising money at a $500 million valuation help secure the $1 billion deal?

Venture Capital 316

Venture Capital Pricing Social Network Acquisition 316

Eric Greenspan

JANUARY 13, 2014

We are building our lives around this social network and we are dependent upon it for communicating with our friends and colleagues. They know it and so do their competition. When we asked for help from our ad rep on a complex Ad Account issue recently they said “no, you don’t spend enough money” #burn.

Email 100

Email Social Media Social Network Competition 100

Eric Greenspan

JANUARY 13, 2014

We are building our lives around this social network and we are dependent upon it for communicating with our friends and colleagues. They know it and so do their competition. When we asked for help from our ad rep on a complex Ad Account issue recently they said “no, you don’t spend enough money” #burn.

Email 100

Email Social Media Social Network Competition 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 21, 2013

While I agree that successful company builders usually have a natural inclination to be entrepreneurs, a good education helps polish that apple. Many colleges offer courses on entrepreneurship, to help you think like one. An MBA is helpful, but not required. Business networking is key.

Entrepreneur 105

Entrepreneur Startup Course Education 105

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 23, 2011

You help them on stories, act as a source, develop real relationships, read their stories and eventually when you have news they’re more willing to have a conversation. If you feel you need outside help I recommend either going with a small firm local to you or an individual who is working as their own agency.

Startup 349

Startup Writing Press Blogging 349

socalTECH

OCTOBER 10, 2013

The crux of it is we help buyers user their network to verify suppliers, primarily in Asia and China, where we started. It''s a social network for world trade, kind of a combo between Alibaba and LinkedIn. It''s also a dog-eat-dog world over there with the competition. What is Tradesparq? There''s a million things.

Southern California 170

Southern California Startup SoCal CTO Hire 170

socalTECH

JULY 23, 2013

Justin Mateen: The vision for Tinder, is about social discovery. There are plenty of other social networks out there, who do a good job of connecting you with your existing network of friends. There are a lot of mobile dating apps out there, and lots of competition. How did Tinder come about? READ MORE>>.

Mobile 245

Mobile Southern California News Snapchat 245

SoCal CTO

JUNE 9, 2010

Consultants Don’t Pivot, Founders Do - Steve Blank , May 13, 2010 Consultants can help startups leverage their limited resources. The topic was VC signaling in seed rounds — and how these signals help or hurt your ability to raise money in the next round. This is a great configuration for a starting team. Here’s why. Prerequisites.

Startup 248

Startup Venture Capital Conference Social Media 248

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 11, 2013

There are now many resources out there to guide you on building social media into your business and improving your customer experience, including the book from multicultural marketing expert Kelly McDonald, “ Crafting the Customer Experience for People Not Like You.” Before social networking, an unhappy customer might tell three people.

Social Media 99

Social Media Customer Custom Media 99

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Unless you are a true loner, you need someone like-minded but complementary in skills to help you with the startup plans. Almost anyone can handle this without professional help, and the cost is less than $100 in many states. Use social networking and blogging to get your message out. Find a partner. Incorporate an LLC.

Startup 93

Startup Social Network Ideas Commerce 93

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2012

There are now many resources out there to guide you on building social media into your business and improving your customer experience, including a new book from multicultural marketing expert Kelly McDonald, “ Crafting the Customer Experience for People Not Like You.” Before social networking, an unhappy customer might tell three people.

Social Media 91

Social Media Customer Custom Media 91

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2011

While I agree that successful company builders usually have a natural inclination to be entrepreneurs, a good education helps polish that apple. Many colleges offer courses on entrepreneurship, to help you think like one. An MBA is helpful, but not required. Business networking is key.

Entrepreneur 105

Entrepreneur Startup Course Education 105

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 6, 2011

Pull Quote: “If you are smart, competitive, hard working and passionate about what you do you will have the best experience of your life. This might sound a bit off, but I actually thought the movie “The Social Network” did a phenomenal job at depicting the essence a startup. How do you stand out?”.

Entrepreneur 232

Entrepreneur Competition Software Review Course 232

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2015

I agree with my friend Lon Safko, and his classic book “ The Social Media Bible ,” which asserts your team can be successful at social without the cost of an expensive expert or agency, by following these five basic steps: Start with the dominant players. Top social networks are Facebook (1.2 billion users).

Social Media 108

Social Media Media Startup Tips 108