TechCrunch LA

MARCH 18, 2019

Along the way, we found ourselves constantly surprised by unanticipated applications that suddenly appeared and gained huge adoption across the Internet; this was the case with email, the World Wide Web, peer-to-peer file sharing, user generated content, Napster, YouTube, Instagram, social networking, etc.

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UCLA Social Media Social Network Santa Barbara 253

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. With today’s technology, make sure they get a monthly newsletter, a reminder care for a tune-up, or a holiday greeting card personalized just for them.

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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. We wanted to tackle that problem, by using a social network. In that network, we bring in content from all over the web.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2022

Where are the young social media users going? TikTok is currently the fastest growing social network, while Instagram is close behind with a bigger share globally of new sign-ups. Brands need influencers working on their behalf because they provide the third-party credibility and social proof that validates their products.

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Social Media Media Snapchat Platform 140

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. On the other hand, if you are into solar technologies, there is probably an advantage to being in Arizona or a similar location.

Technical Review 123

Technical Review Oracle Software Review Ideas 123

socalTECH

MAY 24, 2011

Start up conferences and competitions. So much money is going into social networking and other Internet or wireless consumer options but the more capital rich (technology rich; and excluding clean tech) start ups are seeing tighter money. Rich valuations and venture capitalists throwing money at early stage companies.

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Company Companies Startup Social Network 150

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 12, 2015

The most common proposals I hear are for yet another social networking site ( over 200 active ), or another dating site (now over 2500 in the US alone). Innovative technologies have no value until they are turned into solutions to real customer problems. Your people are the key to innovation, more so than a new technology.

Entrepreneur 101

Entrepreneur Startup Coach Metrics 101

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 9, 2018

Every entrepreneur has an idea for transforming a market with innovative new technology, or transforming society with a new process. Nearly all new businesses aspiring to reach meaningful scale require some sort of outside funding to finance a competitive growth trajectory. True business titans deliver both invention and innovation.

Guide 95

Guide Startup Ideas Entrepreneur 95

socalTECH

DECEMBER 11, 2008

Pasadena-based Big Stage Entertainment , which develops 3D avatar technology, said today that it has partnered with video game company GGL Global Gaming, to provide free game content on its web site. GGL operates a video game social networking site, which provides news, communities, and online gaming tournaments and competitions.

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Tech Coast Angels Mission Ventures USC Social Network 100

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 18, 2018

The most common proposals I hear are for yet another social networking site ( over 200 exist ), or another dating site (over 2500 in the US alone). Innovative technologies have no value until they are turned into solutions to real customer problems. Sustainable innovation is really the only sustainable competitive advantage.

Entrepreneur 64

Entrepreneur Coach Metrics Competition 64

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 5, 2016

Every entrepreneur has an idea for transforming a market with innovative new technology, or transforming society with a new process. Nearly all new businesses aspiring to reach meaningful scale require some sort of outside funding to finance a competitive growth trajectory. True business titans deliver both invention and innovation.

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Startup Ideas Entrepreneur Competition 103

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 18, 2010

Based on a survey just last year by Robert Half Technology , over half of today’s companies block social networks completely, while another 19 percent only permit it "for business purposes." Social networks have become a great vector for Trojans like Zeus and URLZone. Marty Zwilling.

Social Network 87

Social Network Networking Tool Sites 87

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

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2014

We’re all socially connected (so great businesses spread faster). The VC market has right-sized (returned back to mid 90′s levels & less competition). From a technology perspective our journey is nowhere near over. We all have one-click purchase power (Apple, Google, Amazon, eBay). The iPhone was released.

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Venture Capital Technical Review Startup Seed Funding 398

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 14, 2016

The most common proposals I hear are for yet another social networking site ( over 200 active ), or another dating site (over 2500 in the US alone). Innovative technologies have no value until they are turned into solutions to real customer problems. Sustainable innovation is really the only sustainable competitive advantage.

Coach 64

Coach Metrics Competition Ideas 64

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2015

Even technology solutions with a large intuitive value, such as a cure for cancer, need hype for visibility, education, side-effect considerations and to avoid a scam label. Marketing acceptance, especially for new technologies, actually goes through several predictable stages, called the hype cycle , as outlined by Gartner research.

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Startup Marketing Entrepreneur Social Network 97

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 2, 2009

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. Are people giving you feature requests, complaining about your service or comparing you to the competition? Facebook.

Social Network 235

Social Network Writing Tool Startup 235

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. On the other hand, if you are into solar technologies, there is probably an advantage to being in Arizona or a similar location.

Startup 97

Startup Technical Review Oracle Software Review 97

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

This statement leaves no confusion in the minds of investors, or customers, of what the company does and how it is different (and better) than the competition. Ideally the solution embodies intellectual property that you own, giving you a sustainable competitive advantage. A new easier to use social network may not get anyone excited.

.Net 73

.Net Examples Customer Custom 73

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

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

APRIL 21, 2012

Use it when your new technology gives you a tremendous cost improvement. This doesn’t work well with “nice to have” offerings, like social networks, but does work for new drugs that solve critical health problems. Competitive positioning. If your product is a commodity, the margin may be as thin as ten percent.

Pricing 112

Pricing Competition Customer Custom 112

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 14, 2013

Every entrepreneur has an idea for transforming a market with innovative new technology, or transforming society with a new process. Nearly all new businesses aspiring to reach meaningful scale require some sort of outside funding to finance a competitive growth trajectory. True business titans deliver both invention and innovation.

Startup 105

Startup Ideas Entrepreneur Competition 105

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

Where are the young social media users going? Snapchat is currently the fastest growing social network, while Instagram is close behind with a bigger share globally of new sign-ups. Brands need influencers working on their behalf because they provide the third-party credibility and social proof that validates their products.

Social Media 95

Social Media Media Snapchat Platform 95

SoCal CTO

JUNE 9, 2010

Draw Your Ideas - A VC : Venture Capital and Technology , May 16, 2010 I saw Jack Dorsey give this talk at The 99% Conference last month. The Yin and Yang of Product and Engineering - A VC : Venture Capital and Technology , May 22, 2010 For a tech company, product and engineering are the heart and soul of the business. Tesla is not.

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Startup Venture Capital Conference Social Media 248

socalTECH

AUGUST 20, 2009

Sherry Gunther: MyMiniPeeps.com is a unique, online community for kids ages 6-13, which is both a social networking community as well as a game site. They're looking for deeper social networking, and more of a gaming element on sites. Sherry Gunther: We're using existing technology.

Media 150

Media Tech Coast Angels Social Network Content 150

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2012

Many entrepreneurs scare away potential investors by claiming that their technology represents “truly disruptive technology.” It always amazes me how an entrepreneur can define his market opportunity so broadly, and then assess his competition so narrowly in the next breath. Competition and sustainable advantage.

Competition 113

Competition Metrics Startup Invest 113

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 30, 2012

Every entrepreneur has an idea for transforming a market with innovative new technology, or transforming society with a new process. Nearly all new businesses aspiring to reach meaningful scale require some sort of outside funding to finance a competitive growth trajectory. True business titans deliver both invention and innovation.

Entrepreneur 94

Entrepreneur Startup Ideas Competition 94

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 26, 2010

Use it when your new technology gives you a tremendous cost improvement. This doesn’t work well with “nice to have” offerings, like social networks, but does work for new drugs that solve critical health problems. Competitive positioning. If your product is a commodity, the margin may be as thin as ten percent.

Pricing 98

Pricing Product Startup Competition 98

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. I am obsessed with technology.

Entrepreneur 232

Entrepreneur Competition Software Review Course 232

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2013

Competitive risk. Technology risk. New technologies, especially those characterized as “paradigm shifts” or “disruptive” may have long and costly acceptance cycles, or may run into unpredictable performance or manufacturing problems. On the Internet, I would add new social networking sites, and new matchmaking sites.

Startup 104

Startup Examples Entrepreneur Social Network 104

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2014

Use it when your new technology gives you a tremendous cost improvement. This doesn’t work well with “nice to have” offerings, like social networks, but does work for new drugs and medical devices that solve critical health problems. If your product is a commodity, the margin may be as thin as ten percent. Value model.

Startup 114

Startup Pricing Customer Custom 114

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2011

Many entrepreneurs scare away potential investors by claiming that their technology represents “truly disruptive technology.” It always amazes me how an entrepreneur can define his market opportunity so broadly, and then assess his competition so narrowly in the next breath. Competition and sustainable advantage.

Competition 116

Competition Metrics Startup Sales 116

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 16, 2015

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 Phoenix, Arizona, where I live. Exposure instills the fear and urgency you need to deliver the right competitive solution.

Startup 109

Startup Technical Review Oracle Software Review 109

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 25, 2012

Competitive risk. Technology risk. New technologies, especially those characterized as “paradigm shifts” or “disruptive” may have long and costly acceptance cycles, or may run into unpredictable performance or manufacturing problems. On the Internet, I would add new social networking sites, and new matchmaking sites.

Entrepreneur 108

Entrepreneur Examples Social Network Marketing 108

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). Any funding yet?

Networking 71

Networking Help Social Media Platform 71

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 23, 2013

Use it when your new technology gives you a tremendous cost improvement. This doesn’t work well with “nice to have” offerings, like social networks, but does work for new drugs and medical devices that solve critical health problems. If your product is a commodity, the margin may be as thin as ten percent. Value model.

Pricing 116

Pricing Product Customer Custom 116