TechCrunch LA

MARCH 26, 2020

Startups across the nation and around the world are looking for ways to relieve shortages of much-needed personal protective equipment and sanitizers used to halt the spread of COVID-19. In fact, Kentucky was outbid by the federal government for personal protective equipment. Photo by PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images).

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Company Companies Mobile Organization 281

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 26, 2014

I’m generally not a believer in too much PR until you have a product built or at least well designed. This is somewhat changing in the world of crowd funding where people actually raise money so that they can build products but at a minimum your product design ought to be complete and ready to execute.

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Press Startup Writing Training 319

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2020

That’s why I caution my aspiring entrepreneur clients against proclaiming to investors that they are a great “idea” person. His challenge is to focus on one market, with a specific design, cost, and price. Build your own personal brand image through blogging, industry forums, and networking.

Ideas 126

Ideas Writing Examples Outsource 126

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Today Upfront Ventures is announcing that we’ve backed Rebecca Kantar ’s startup Imbellus , a company designed to assess human potential and ultimately change the way we teach children. I have standard answers to all of these questions at least as far as my personal funding preference are concerned.

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Design Ideas Startup Writing 150

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 25, 2013

They pitched on a Wednesday. Showing me designs. She talks about creative design of websites and physical products – in our case – stickers. Soleil is paranoid about leaking design & product information because she’s been burned. I’m passionate about personalization. That’s cute.

Startup 398

Startup Design Downey Activity 398

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Just about every Startup at some point and especially if you do not have a designer, is going to need icons to help spruce up those websites. Before Iconfinder I was working as a web designer and front-end developer, next to studying computer science and business administration. The motivation came from a personal need.

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Design Web Design Google Develop 65

TechCrunch LA

APRIL 12, 2019

The company uses a proprietary food recommendation engine to determine its subscribers’ personal preferences to deliver them meals that are more tailored to their individual tastes. Territory also employs a unique business model, leveraging local chefs to prepare meals according to menus designed by the company. Meals are $10.95

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Services Los Angeles Funding Commerce 133

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Ever have an idea for a great mobile startup but get stuck with just a dream because you have no skills to design or develop it and no money to pay to get it done? Some business people have friends that are designers or developers but most are not so lucky. Any person with an idea is welcome to attend, no coding skills required.

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Design Web Design Mobile Ideas 92

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 25, 2021

In a classic book, “ Disruption by Design ,” by the renowned innovation consultant Paul Paetz, I found a list of common patterns and recognizable attributes that I like, called disruption fingerprints. Think personal computers compared to mainframes, or smartphone cameras compared to professional cameras. Marty Zwilling.

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Technical Review Entrepreneur Marketing Customer 157

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 29, 2020

Here are some example strategies to pitch and practice: Adapt an existing product to a new use. Think smartphone cameras, as opposed to a new smartphone design. Emulate the expansion of personal computers into industrial-strength versions, and cheap low-function boxes. Innovation doesn’t even require technology.

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Startup Artificial Inteligence Examples Google 129

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 24, 2020

Focus on innovation in the design of your delivery and service, as well as your product. Businesses as potentially mundane as Apple Stores demonstrate the importance of a modern airy design, coupled with well-dressed and friendly salespeople who approach you with warm personalized welcome, and really listen to you without a sales pitch.

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Customer Custom Social Media Startup 136

Tech.Co

JUNE 7, 2017

Consider the following scenarios when you decide whether to pursue this workspace design for your startup. Further, nobody automatically pitches an idea out in the open. Two-person office workers took an average of 50 percent more. New Design Needed. The cons are starting to outweigh the pros. Lack of Privacy and Control.

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Startup Study Research Design 121

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

If you are one of the thousands of entrepreneurs who need equity funding to get your startup going (no loans to repay), you are probably overwhelmed at the prospect of finding, contacting and pitching to the huge number of qualified angels and investment groups around the country. File a provisional patent or other intellectual property.

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socalTECH

JUNE 13, 2011

I thought it would be awesome to have a marketplace to donate your stuff, which you no longer wanted, had no personal value, but others would appreciate. We also pitched at the finals of the Tech Coast Angels Fast Pitch, and got a very warm reception there. That was the basic, preliminary insight into KarmaGoat.

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UCLA Startup Ideas Help 256

socalTECH

JUNE 20, 2014

I get excited when people connect, and I really get excited when someone gets a job referral, or someone finds a designer. In fact, this conference connects people who might not have met, it might connect a designer with a bizdev person with a developer. We have 25 startups who will be pitching for a chance at a big cash prize.

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Santa Monica Conference Belkin Southern California 205

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 19, 2012

He is not a technical person, but is somewhat web savvy. Or you can have a pitch deck. Send across any graphic designs you currently have. Towards An Integrated Approach to UX Design You should definitely look at Steve Blank's book and review his blog. The business canvas model is a good short list.

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Develop Development Technical Review CTO Coach 354

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 15, 2018

I say that because I’ve heard too many abstract pitches about the next paradigm-shifting technology, which I can’t relate to, and only a couple with stories that really grabbed me. This should be obvious, but much of what passes for “a story” these days are things like elevator pitches or product descriptions that have no characters at all.

Startup 84

Startup Technical Review Entrepreneur Customer 84

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 28, 2012

Pitch and form teams! People had one minute to “pitch” their idea to the group as a whole. Of the 150+ participants, about 45 people pitched that night. I was #33 to go up and pitch my idea. Once the pitches were done we were given a cup and paper with our company name on it. We had exactly 54 hours!

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Startup Technical Advisors Ideas USC 99

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2018

Your historical trading information including financials and a “customer file” which shows the history of your transactions so that investors can run “cohort” analyses Customer reference, personal references, key team members, compensation, cap table, stock option plan, etc.

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Funding Venture Capital Startup Email 336

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Social entrepreneurs pitch me their latest idea for eliminating world hunger (producing algae), but may forget that really hungry people probably don’t have any money. Online sites now advertise customized designs and personal fits. It takes a real selling opportunity to sustain a business idea.

Startup 112

Startup Ideas Examples Entrepreneur 112

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 25, 2010

I think this is a perfect way to think about the world when you’re designing your product / company. Quite honestly I see way too many company pitches that are designed for Techies but I only want to invest in products designed for Normals. Now remind me, why TF would a person use your product in the first place?

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Product Startup Design Blogging 348

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

I say that because I’ve heard too many abstract pitches about the next paradigm-shifting technology, which I can’t relate to, and only a couple with stories that really grabbed me. This should be obvious, but much of what passes for “a story” these days are things like elevator pitches or product descriptions that have no characters at all.

Startup 100

Startup Entrepreneur Customer Custom 100

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

He actually had pitched me on this several years ago, when I was in a middle of another project. What age is the service designed for? Girish pitched me on the idea for Thrively, and I loved the idea. Where''d the idea for the company come from? Jon Kraft: This is a vision that Girish and for several years.

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Help Idealab Activity Startup 252

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 7, 2011

To critique requires you to have your own point-of-view, to be able to articulate it and to be able to debate the merits of your point-of-view relative to the the other persons. VC Pitches. Having been an entrepreneur for near-on a decade and having pitched in 100 VC meetings I hated getting no feedback.

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Press Venture Capital Doc Summary 337

socalTECH

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Before that, I was at a multimedia design academy in high school. I've always been a mobile enthusiast, in technology and design and user experience. Eli Aizenstat: I entered into the Design Accelerator, which is an accelerator run in conjunction with the Art Center College of Design and Caltech, in the summer of 2014.

Tech Coast Angels 100

Tech Coast Angels CTO Coach Startup Pasadena Angels 100

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 3, 2011

We had MBAs, undergrads, engineers, designers, and visitors from all throughout the LA tech scene participate in the event. 42 pitches (that’s right 42 out of 65 students pitched!!) Site Unseen is a mobile app that serves as a personal tour guide for exploring a city. 70+ students. 8 business ideas. Site Unseen.

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USC Startup Tech Coast Angels Guide 82

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

The idea is simple enough: several female VC partners at top funds will hold 1-hour meetings with 40 promising female entrepreneurs looking to get advice on their business and pitch in a friendly, non-judgmental, safe environment. Thanks to her, I never thought much about my identity being defined by being a woman.

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Venture Capital Examples Screening Help 256

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Even if you’re the shiest of shy, you’re bound to interact with at least one person while you’re there. The visible press pass label is a people magnet – most people you pass want to talk, discuss, pitch. I received dozens of long emails each day with press releases, pitches, news and information.

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Press Email Tips Conference 103

Tech.Co

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Their goal is to redefine personal security using a hybrid of new and old technology. The company recently pitched on Shark Tank. The catalogue of kits is designed to be approachable and memorable for a variety of customer segments. It is maintenance-free because it has solid anti-puncture tires and a non-grease belt drive.

Startup 70

Startup Statistics Design Customer 70

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 16, 2013

Steve Jobs of Apple has been maybe the most visible example of this phenomenon, but others often mentioned include Richard Branson (Virgin Group), Joe Costello (Cadence Design), and Howard Schultz (Starbucks). Strive for breathtaking design, as well as function. Strive for breathtaking design, as well as function.

Entrepreneur 102

Entrepreneur Marketing Startup Design 102

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 28, 2012

I pitched an idea that was voted in the top 12 but couldn’t form a complete team. The following week, I joined AT&T Hackathon at iO/LA in Hollywood and again pitched the idea. After pitching this idea twice in other events and not being able to form a team, it certainly felt good that I was finally able to do so my third time.

Startup 100

Startup Ideas San Diego Mentor 100

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 5, 2010

My personal favorite and best fit for GRP Partners was Thumbtack. Marco Zappacosta served up an cogent, business focused and nicely demo’d pitch of their product. – and provide a way to facilitate a match between vendor and person needing service. Thumbtack is marketplace for local services. As I’m sure Pip.io

Angel 254

Angel Technical Review Software Review Platform 254

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 20, 2012

Steve Jobs of Apple has been maybe the most visible example of this phenomenon, but others often mentioned include Richard Branson (Virgin Group), Joe Costello (Cadence Design), and Howard Schultz (Starbucks). Strive for breathtaking design, as well as function. Strive for breathtaking design, as well as function.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur Design Ideas Startup 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2012

Intra-personal intelligence (“self smart”). Intra-personal intelligence is the capacity to understand oneself, and to use such knowledge in planning and strategy. Intra-personal intelligence involves not only an appreciation of the self, but also of the human condition. Entrepreneurs particularly need interpersonal intelligence.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur Writing Design Activity 100

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2015

Many soon find that what you do in a personal context doesn’t necessarily translate to your business, and measuring business value is quite different from measuring personal satisfaction. Add a blog to give yourself a voice, show your expertise, but skip the sales pitch.

Social Media 108

Social Media Media Startup Tips 108

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 13, 2014

Interspersed between these announcements were two separate rounds of pitches from the weekend’s hack-a-thon. An app that turns nearby mobile users into your personal ATM. A device designed for children that will give off an alert if they begin to wander away from their teacher or buddy after a certain distance.

Develop 81

Develop Development Mobile Design 81

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 20, 2019

Social entrepreneurs pitch me their latest idea for eliminating world hunger (producing algae), but may forget that really hungry people probably don’t have any money. Online sites now advertise customized designs and personal fits. It takes a real selling opportunity to sustain a business idea.

Startup 90

Startup Ideas Examples Entrepreneur 90