SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Then I check and manage our Google Adwords campaign and check our analytics/stats. I have a few meetings with the team, perhaps about the website design, radio show structure, an event we are working on, a sponsorship (perhaps the uniforms for our youth basketball team). Sometimes I make a blog entry. Great posts.

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Tech.Co

AUGUST 24, 2017

Luckily, you use design tools on your mobile device to help you with different aspects of renovations. The apps are useful to homeowners who intend to do renovations on their own and to professional constructors and designers. Here are some design apps for that HGTV-like renovation project to help.

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From the Venture Trenches

APRIL 4, 2013

A Google survey from July 2012 calculated that more than half the small businesses in the US are still without a basic website. They do not know what they do not know which makes a meaningful conversation with a design agency very challenging. Asmita’s are challenging for a web designer; anyway you move you will be damned.

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Web Design Web Design Sites 58

Tech.Co

JUNE 29, 2021

Or at least you have an idea of what a startup is like to work in? Long hours in co-working offices with CEOs fresh from university with big ideas and a lot of vague, nebulous chat about platforms. But Google has closed the London branch of its Google for Startups Campus. You know what a startup is, right?

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Startup Course Coach Demand 175

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

For Ethan it came down to two companies – BuildOnline or Google. ” I proclaimed to Ethan, “Google is at $400 / share. ” So Ethan went to work as a product manager at Google Video. When Ethan was considering leaving Google we talked about it. “No choice at all!” He was seeking $500k.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 30, 2019

I fell in love again with the process of working with founders, designing systems, executing business ideas and driving to mass scale and audience. His exits in 2016 alone included Science portfolio companies HelloSociety (acquired by The New York Times), FameBit (acquired by Google), and Dollar Shave Club (acquired by Unilever).

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TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Elementary Robotics was co-founded by Bill Gross, the brains behind an increasingly resurgent Idealab incubator, and Arye Barnehama, a former head of design at the augmented reality startup DAQRI. “Los Angeles is a great place for this, because we have a close relationship with Caltech and JPL,” according to Gross. ”

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socalTECH

JUNE 21, 2011

Jon Ferrara: The idea behind Nimble, is that our contacts and how we communicate with them are now scattered all over the place. Instead, they are using Outlook's address book, and Google contacts to communicate. The thing is, today, if you use Google, you have contacts, calendar, and email. What is Nimble is working on?

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Google Tool Email Sales 216

socalTECH

OCTOBER 12, 2020

How did you come up with the idea for the company? Matt Knox: The idea came up, because most people have their own method of figuring out what they want to watch next. I started protyping an idea of how to do this, across all platforms. I told him my idea, and after he sold his company, we started working on fundraising.

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Startup Netflix Ideas Content 113

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 25, 2012

On August 9th, Startup Weekend San Diego and the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University partnered with Google to host the very first Startup Weekend focused on helping Veterans, Service Members and Military Families turn their visions into reality in creating a startup company.

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San Diego Startup Services Google 96

From the Venture Trenches

APRIL 4, 2013

A Google survey from July 2012 calculated that more than half the small businesses in the US are still without a basic website. They do not know what they do not know which makes a meaningful conversation with a design agency very challenging. Asmita’s are challenging for a web designer; anyway you move you will be damned.

Web Design 40

Web Design Web Design Sites 40

socalTECH

JULY 13, 2011

The firm is backed by Google Ventures, as well as a number of well known angels. You're backed by Google, isn't that right? Aviv Grill: Yes, Google ventures led our last round. Finally, we hooked up with AngelList, Naval Ravikant really helped us out, which is how we found Google Ventures.

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Media Education Google Startup 267

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

This has obviously occurred in battles with tech platforms like Yelp vs. Google or Zynga vs. Facebook). My partner Greg Bettinelli gave me the idea for the title of this post because he ran a breakout session at the Upfront Summit titled “How to Out Amazon, Amazon.” Here are some ideas of what I believe matters.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 20, 2017

In the meantime, we’ll continue publishing thoughts and ideas we’ve learned from great product managers here. Then show them what happened when Google decided to get rid of all its product managers in 2001. At long last, product managers could collect feature ideas from users at scale. Read on for our top posts from 2017! ??

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Tech Zulu Event

MAY 6, 2014

Google Glass. Google Glass is one of the most famous examples of wearable Tech. The idea of a completely hands free and portable computer has a strong draw for most people. Although there are many companies making variations on the product, Google’s seems to be the most advanced and streamlined. Oculus Rift.

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Technical Review Technology Software Review Google 88

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

What was Bill Gross’s heretical idea as portrayed to the tech elite? So much so that if you read Ken Auletta’s wonderful book “ Googled ” you’ll see that Larry and Sergey had for years stated they would never do paid search results. Yes, Google won. Google’s Ad Sense did, too.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Being remarkable means taking risks, facing nay-sayers, and doing something that's never been done before - like Apple, Google and Virgin. Where does inspiration for "new" ideas come from? * how'd they get design icons like IDEO to support them in their quest for disruption?

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 15, 2010

Because GoTo.com was his idea. plus a large settlement on patent disputes paid from Google) so Bill did well on it. But bill is a BIG idea guy. Google had huge destination traffic. Google monetized this with AdWords (ads on their home page). It kicked Google Video’s ass. Overture sold for $1.6

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Venture Capital Capital Google Platform 271

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 21, 2014

Back in the early 2000s, the Maker Movement took hold in California, based on the emergence of such do-it-yourself (DIY) tools as 3-D printers, Google''s SketchUp and makerspaces such as TechShop, with all the tools you need to make almost anything. Low-cost design and fabrication tools are extremely valuable.

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Entrepreneur Tool Design Demand 98

socalTECH

AUGUST 20, 2012

Where'd the idea come from? The idea was that prominent people who might have a small following might post their availability to chat for 20, 40, or 60 minutes to Twitter of Facebook. So, we came that idea, and started working for six months polishing it up as its own product. We're excited to see what people will do with it.

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Yahoo Startup Mobile Ideas 200

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

The NYFW has seen several brands and leading designers collaborating on creating these wearable smartwatch accessories that definitely stood out and hit the catwalk. Smartwatch as the new fashion statement” seems to be in the minds of designers, audience, and the tech experts. Photo courtesy of CNET via Pinterest.

Design 86

Design Technology Mobile Google 86

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 23, 2011

The idea was right but the timing was early and required a pivot into being a software company. But ultimately great people drive the ideas and Highland Capital is proactive in reaching out to entrepreneurs even at early stages. Google Ad Sense was just getting going. But Google is still showing great financial performance.

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Capital Venture Capital Veoh Startup 265

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 30, 2011

Nobody really knows whether or not the idea is yet going to be big, so I believe in not over capitalizing too early. If you’re creating truly innovative products, you often have no idea whether the proverbial dog will eat the dog food. Quora is one of the better designed new products of the past few years in my opinion.

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Development Team Review Technical Review Startup Resource 374

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 15, 2014

As a response to the growing fears over internet security, Google released a new network security tool in November called nogotofail, the goal being a safer internet for everyone. Nogotofail has been designed with more than just a small selection of applications of platforms in mind.

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Tool Networking Google Web 85

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 11, 2013

You’ve got a great idea for an app. If you don’t like the idea of updating PHP or Ruby on Rails on a regular basis, this is where you probably want to be. Salesforce.com and Google Apps are two common examples. Apps & Software Dev & Design Django IaaS PaaS PastCGI Rails Saas Software Startups WSGI'

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SaaS Framework Resource Google 90

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Piaw Na, who spent over six years at Google, writes on Quora that she recommends fresh grads to join a startup instead of big companies. Evernote office image courtesy of Design Milk via Pinterest. Because of this access, your ideas and eventual projects can get the feedback and approval to move along more quickly.

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Startup Social Media Writing Google 102

socalTECH

JULY 13, 2010

Mehdi Daoudi: The idea is very simple. When Google slows down by 500ms, they lose 0.59 After the Google acquisition of DoubleClick, I decided to build my own company. Our tool set is designed with that in mind, to make it easier for the operator to get in, find the information they need, and get out.

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SoCal CTO

JUNE 9, 2010

Guide to Evaluating Startup Ideas - Tony Wright dot com , May 27, 2010 A great developer I once worked with was kvetching at lunch one day. He’d been working at a well-funded startup for about a year and had come to terms with the fact that the startup was really a pretty dumb idea. 8211; are mostly a loss leaders for Google.

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Startup Venture Capital Conference Social Media 248

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 7, 2011

The gist of MG’s argument is that he’d rather work with people who are openly critical of his ideas if it helps him to perform better than to have a bunch of “yes men” around who just say what a great job he’s doing. I then asked for editing rights to his Google Doc and I rewrote a version of it.

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Press Venture Capital Doc Summary 337

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 4, 2013

I tapped my friends at big tech companies (Salesforce, Google, Oracle). They are designed to help good companies to get access to investors but also help to make bad companies look good. I like to hear their passion for the idea. And non-conventional ideas. Of course I went through normal other channels of deal flow.

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Venture Capital Startup Pricing Invest 347

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 9, 2012

It is a particular problem for a niche crowd: Creatives design amazing things for others but often have problems finding simple solutions to present their own creative portfolios. They kicked around the idea of Iconify until pulling the trigger in early April to set the company in motion. Petersberg, Fl.

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Template Product Design Conference 63

Tech.Co

JULY 27, 2016

The immersive 12-week program is designed to address more than just coding. This is what will create the next generation of remarkable companies like Google, Amazon and Uber.” However, we’re not interested in what your GPA was, only that you bring total dedication to developing as a software engineer now.”.

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Software Engineering Study Startup Tool 70

socalTECH

APRIL 8, 2014

My background, is I''ve been designing and developing accessories for the top carriers in the country, companies like Sprint and Verizon, as well as others. Rami Rostami: One of the things about the new crowdfunding phenomenon, is that everyone is raising money, validating their ideas, and maybe raising $500,00, or $50,000, or $5 million.

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Seed Funding Santa Monica Funding Startup 220

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 7, 2015

One weekend, teams of newly formed entrepreneurs and who knows what products or big ideas can happen? This is a unique opportunity for software engineers, designers, and business-minded entrepreneurs to team up and build several startups in just 54 hours! Participants arrive the evening of Friday, Nov.

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Santa Clarita Startup Software Engineering Ideas 40

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

You no longer need to travel to China or hire an expensive prototyping expert to mock up your new design. With Google or Amazon , you can get all the application storage and computing power you need without even thinking about an IT staff and big up-front costs for computer servers and applications. Building the prototype can be fun.

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Startup Search Engine Optimization Social Media Outsource Development 108

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

This is an app designed for the social media fans looking for a new way to stay connected. More show formats and ideas are in the works at Social Studios TV and an iPad app is also in the works. As of now, Your Show is out to the public in beta format, and if you use Google Chrome, come see what your newsfeed has to offer here !

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Social Media Media Entertainment Satisfaction 86

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 4, 2013

I tapped my friends at big tech companies (Salesforce, Google, Oracle). So if I’m the guy in the audience feeling the power of that great baritone projection with that beautifully designed product and if I am able to fund that company I’m guessing it falls into Paul’s category of a bad startup looking good.

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Startup Venture Capital Pricing Technical Review 361