SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

Of course, it's way more complex than just these questions. Do you need to round trip an email to validate the email? Social Integration/Viral Outreach - are you integrating in some way with social networks? Cloudsponge for email invites to large group? Email - are you sending out emails periodically?

Develop 384

Develop Development Startup SEO 384

Steve Reich

MARCH 30, 2012

Oh, and did I mention that their users have mapped 35,000 courses in 127 countries? They did it entirely through social networking. One of the founders wrote a Python script that sent out custom emails to a list they had developed. Of course not. No wonder they just raised $1mm. No wonder they just raised $1mm.

Incubator 91

Incubator Web Entrepreneur Santa Barbara 91

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 21, 2010

The idea is that in a world in which companies need to deal with customer support requests from Twitter, Facebook, email, phone, IM, etc. And of course the big question is whether Salesforce.com can out innovate these startups (especially after their acquisition of InStranet ). Collaboration in business starts and ends with email.

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Venture Capital Capital Email Blogging 265

SoCal CTO

MARCH 12, 2012

I've recently received several emails from people looking for a technical cofounder for their startup. Here's an example of that kind of email. Of course, you will want to figure out a bit more about the specifics of what this developer needs to know vs. can learn. Your technical advisor can likely help.

CTO Hire 211

CTO Hire CTO Coach Startup Equity 211

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

It seems to me that there is abundant proof in the marketplace of the financial returns to both large and small businesses, the low cost of entry, and the ubiquity of social networks. They don’t know if they should move to social networks for lead generation, branding, customer loyalty, or for direct marketing and e-commerce.

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Social Media Media Startup Social Network 106

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

It seems to me that there is abundant proof in the marketplace of the financial returns to both large and small businesses, the low cost of entry, and the ubiquity of social networks. They don’t know if they should move to social networks for lead generation, branding, customer loyalty, or for direct marketing and e-commerce.

Social Media 115

Social Media Media Startup Social Network 115

Eric Greenspan

MAY 25, 2010

What I mean by this is we do radio better by building it around the web, social media and traditional marketing strategies alongside, behind and wrapped around our radio shows. We track and record every call, email, post and tweet and we constantly bring our sponsors into the mix to share in the exposure.

Social Media 220

Social Media Media Blogging Social Network 220

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2011

I suggested that he add some social network marketing initiatives, and his answer was he is “too busy.” He is not alone, according to a recent study , which concludes that only 47% of companies use social media today for marketing, despite the fact that 78% of executives polled feel it’s critical for success.

Social Media 104

Social Media Media Marketing Social Network 104

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 4, 2010

I suggested that he add some social network marketing initiatives, and his answer was he is “too busy.” According to this study from last year, over 65% of existing small businesses still ignore social media for marketing, so he is still the rule rather than the exception. Start social networking with peers.

Social Media 88

Social Media Media Marketing Startup 88

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2012

Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Of course, too many or obnoxious advertisements are especially harmful to a site’s credibility. Be consistent is their application, and provide contact information for both phone and email access.

Search Engine Optimization 96

Search Engine Optimization Entrepreneur Sites Advertising 96

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 6, 2010

These offers that you see on every social network and Craigslist are invariably scams. To stem the tide, the web giant Google late last year launched a legal battle against more than 50 companies that allegedly infringe upon the Google name to promote "work-from-home" scams. The problem is getting worse.

Startup 95

Startup Google Social Network Screening 95

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 26, 2016

Publishers will be able to directly sell their own display ads and keep 100% of the revenue and utilize Facebook’s Audience Network , their programmatic ad network (which considering the user-data Facebook has, is killer). Of course, just like any other update, there will be winners and losers depending on how you play the game.

Buzzfeed 40

Buzzfeed Blogging RSS Netflix 40

socalTECH

MAY 11, 2009

Many people find it difficult to figure out the best course of action, so they will use an Excel spreadsheet to measure out the pros and cons, use the Internet, and ask friends, and other research. There is an area on the web site, called the Simon Community, where the decisions you post are public.

Research 100

Research Statistics Pepperdine Sites 100

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 31, 2011

You would think the obvious thing I would tell somebody is, “yes, of course it’s a great idea.&# You’d be surprised. Just a month ago they were all email you! It was well past the Internet boom, well into Web 2.0, Not all VCs want to be entrepreneurs, of course. I often advise against it.

Entrepreneur 384

Entrepreneur Startup Venture Capital Ideas 384

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 12, 2010

He is principal of FutureWorks, an award-winning New Media agency in Silicon Valley, and has led interactive and social programs for Fortune 500 companies, notable celebrities, and Web 2.0 In 1995 he developed with Robert Morris the first web-based application, Viaweb, which was acquired by Yahoo in 1998. Alex Quilici.

Twiistup 40

Twiistup Riot Games UCLA Media 40

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 31, 2011

If Avesta sees someone drinking Coloft coffee (organic of course), he quickly asks if they’ve sold anything. Also we would like to thank our global sponsors: Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Ven Corps, Twilio, Vertical Response, oDesk, Elance and OpenTok. Throughout Coloft, there are pieces of art (and stickers) around this theme.

Los Angeles 73

Los Angeles Startup Angel Tech Coast Angels 73

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 22, 2011

You would think the obvious thing I would tell somebody is, “yes, of course it’s a great idea.&# You’d be surprised. Just a month ago they were all email you! It was well past the Internet boom, well into Web 2.0, Not all VCs want to be entrepreneurs, of course. I often advise against it.

Entrepreneur 176

Entrepreneur Startup Venture Capital Ideas 176

SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Luckily, some of the folks at TechEmpower just posted Think about Performance Before Building a Web Application. Consider two different types of systems: eCommerce or Content web site. These will have many individual web pages, with specific URLs, optimized for SEO. Web Application such as Web Mail or a gated Social network.

Startup 150

Startup SEO CTO Coach Web 150

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 13, 2010

Of course, you have to draw the line somewhere. Email Address Almost every startup wants and needs email as a means of notifying users. In the meantime, I will say that most startups will want to have an email address for users. do not provide access to the email address. More on this below.

Google 292

Google Startup Yahoo Email 292

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

Of course much of it is conflicting. And of course I’ve sat on the other side of the table: As a VC. In the era of social networks, LinkedIn, Facebook messaging, Quora and email addresses that are easily guessable, it’s easy to think that maybe you should just approach a VC directly. REAL information.

Develop 366

Develop Development Funding Venture Capital 366

SoCal Delicious

JANUARY 20, 2010

On CBS MoneyWatch: Why Debit Cards Are Dangerous BNET Business Network: BNET TechRepublic ZDNet ZDNet Members login Newsletters Site Assistance RSS Feeds Home News & Blogs Videos White Papers Downloads Reviews Popular Enterprise Web 2.0 Dion Hinchcliffe Get Enterprise Web 2.0 Dion Hinchcliffe Get Enterprise Web 2.0

Web 29

Web Technical Review Web 2.0 Social Media 29

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

aka: An Open Letter to the Next Big Social Network) - 500 Hats , November 1, 2010 I've held off writing this post for a long time, because I couldn't quite get my head around all the issues. We had several emails back and forth where he provided basic details on the concept. How to Take Down Facebook -- Hint: It Ain't Twitter.

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Startup Product Technology 175

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 10, 2011

Asymmetric – Before Twitter most social networks had “symmetric” relationships meaning that when somebody wanted to follow you, you had to follow them back in order for us to be connected. And of course in my 700 are people like Bill Gates and Barack Obama, neither of whom follows me just yet Asymmetric works both ways.

Platform 307

Platform News Startup Invest 307

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

Some, of course, agree with me that BuzzFeed has been and continues to be the gold standard innovator in digital media to emulate. Around 2001 Jonah was studying at MIT Media Lab and began running experiments in viral stories in an era before smart phones (2007) and before social networks took off (2004–2007) and before YouTube (2005).

Buzzfeed 210

Buzzfeed Media Content News 210