SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 19, 2012

He is not a technical person, but is somewhat web savvy. It's the same as when I've created financial models and then have it reviewed by a hard-core CFO, sophisticated investor or similar kind of expert. And in the case of defining mobile/web/software, there is even more variability in terms of form and format.

Develop 354

Develop Development Technical Review CTO Coach 354

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 8, 2011

For those who still might be wondering what Spotlight: LA Tech is all about, It’s a screening room for new technology homegrown in our region. It’s a gathering of friends and tech enthusiasts of all stripes. This Spotlight takes place Thursday, July 14, at The California Institute of Technology (CalTech).

CalTech 100

CalTech Technical Review Company Companies 100

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 26, 2010

I’ve been having discussions with several people recently about the role of the CTO (Chief Technology Officer) in very early stage companies. Given likely market changes, how will we design and build so that the systems can respond to marketplace changes? What are the biggest areas of technical risk? Accounting?

Fractional CTO 225

Fractional CTO CTO CTO Hire CTO Coach 225

socalTECH

JULY 16, 2013

As much as the idea of "Silicon Beach" wants to represent the whole of the local technology industry in Los Angeles, there are -- as one would expect in such a large metropolitan area -- many different neighborhoods and communities spread across the region, all with their own individual identities, companies, and technology focuses.

Pasadena 242

Pasadena Santa Monica CalTech Technical Review 242

SoCal CTO

MARCH 3, 2011

Many of the founders of these companies are surprised to learn that I'm willing to review what they are doing (maybe an hour) and get on the phone for an hour with them and provide free advice. So, I wanted to use this post to make it official - we are offering free startup CTO consulting sessions. What Is This? How are you different?

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CTO Hire Startup Technical Review Development Team Review 264

SoCal CTO

MARCH 3, 2011

Many of the founders of these companies are surprised to learn that I'm willing to review what they are doing (maybe an hour) and get on the phone for an hour with them and provide free advice. So, I wanted to use this post to make it official - we are offering free startup CTO consulting sessions. What Is This? How are you different?

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CTO Hire Startup Technical Review Development Team Review 259

SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 12, 2012

Live Site Reviews to Improve User Experience. It is surprising to find out about what both web designers and marketers often miss, which are key ingredients of what your audience can see and not see on the website. YOU GOT THEM TO YOUR SITE, BUT THEN WHAT? This can make or break your website.

TechBiz 100

TechBiz Web Design Class Sites 100

TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Pro tip: take on the mantle of book editor for a major tech publication, and the publishers will mail you books for free. We get at least a dozen at the TC offices every week, which is why we write about books so often around here these days. Quality tech news from around the web. What a boring mess.

Venture Capital 202

Venture Capital Startup Technical Review Invest 202

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

PT as they kick off the new weekly tech law show "TechZulu Law" with a discussion with IP attorney Denise Grayson, who portrays the attorney of Eduardo Saverin in the film about the early days of Facebook, "The Social Network.". The show focuses on legal issues surrounding startups, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and emerging technology.

IP 81

IP Social Network Technical Review Networking 81

socalTECH

JUNE 8, 2009

Eric Sikola is CEO of ExpenseBay (www.expensebay.com), a Los Angeles-based, online, software-as-a-service startup which has created an online application which uses Web 2.0 technology to make submitting expense reports extremely easy. Eric Sikola: I was born and raised in Southern California. That was the concept.

Web 2.0 100

Web 2.0 Startup SaaS Report 100

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 10, 2010

The time has come for us to say goodbye SoCal (temporarily of course) and HELLO Austin! AudioMicro - Are you a composer, publisher, songwriter, musician, independent band, sound designer, or audio engineer? is the leading live video site on the Web, enabling users to create real-time connections with others around the world.

Stickam 71

Stickam Technical Review Draper SoCal 71

SoCal Delicious

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Loading… Tech. SIGNIFICANCE PASSING-MENTION. --> Tech Titans Hit the Beach As Silicon Valley moguls go on a home-buying spree in Los Angeles, theyre reshaping the real-estate landscape. The tech industry is going south. The southern migration is taking place as companies like Google. Tech Titans on the Move.

Los Angeles 44

Los Angeles Software Review Technical Review Journal 44

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

I continue to collect great content that is the intersection of startups, products, online and technology. The United States is now a debtor nation to China and that the bill is about to come due. But I don’t think so. These are probably the two sites where I've posted the most reviews. The scene will kill you.

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Startup Product Technology 175

SoCal Delicious

JANUARY 15, 2010

The technically savvy reader, familiar with my attitude, has already figured out that I’ve read way too many raw logs. Most of these bots don’t obey robots.txt , that means you can’t even block them applying Web standards ( learn how to block rogue bots ). Or leave the Web, respectively pay the publishers.

Social Media 41

Social Media Develop Development Media 41

SoCal CTO

JULY 23, 2012

Given likely market changes, how will we design and build so that the systems can respond to marketplace changes? What are the biggest areas of technical risk? What technology research is required? What technologies will we use? What specific technical innovations might make sense? Accounting?

CTO Coach 231

CTO Coach CTO Hire Outsource Development Develop 231

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

I get approached about clean tech or biotech periodically – I don’t focus on these. VCs are unlikely to invest in direct competitors so you will normally be qualified out. In ad tech there’s Seth Levine at Foundry Group and both Dana Settle & Ian Sigelow at Greycroft. They think design wins.

Develop 366

Develop Development Funding Venture Capital 366

SoCal CTO

JULY 13, 2010

10 Ways To Be Your Own Boss - A VC : Venture Capital and Technology , June 18, 2010 The folks at Behance and Cool Hunting asked me to talk at their 99% Conference a couple months ago. had two occasions recently to review products which had clear market leadership. didn’t think so. Your remote control has two buttons. Twittering.

Startup 175

Startup Venture Capital Slides Blogging 175

SoCal CTO

AUGUST 3, 2010

5 Lessons from 150 startup pitches - A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks , July 11, 2010 I just reviewed several hundred startup pitches for Capital Factory. Computer scientists call the study of graphs “ network theory ,&# but on the web the word “network&# is used to refer to the websites themselves). Not so bad.

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Startup Venture Capital Blogging Software Review 217