SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 19, 2012

I was talking with an early-stage founder who has a product vision and wants to get it built. He wanted to get input from me on what he's doing, and he wants to begin to ask developers what it would take to build his product. Me : Product definition, use cases, feature list, wireframes, comps, really whatever you have.

Develop 354

Develop Development Technical Review CTO Coach 354

socalTECH

APRIL 21, 2014

Carlsbad-based biotechnology developer Verdezyne said this morning that it has hit a key production milestone. The company--which is developing processes for developing renewable chemicals--said it has produced more than one metric ton of bio-based dodecanedioic acid (DDDA) using its proprietary yeast platform and downstream process.

Product 170

Product Metrics Platform Develop 170

socalTECH

AUGUST 5, 2010

Santa Monica-based Image Metrics , a developer of facial animation software, said Thursday that it has acquired FacePro , a developer of lip sync technology used by art directors. FacePro develops technology which analyzes audio information to automatically drive facial animation. READ MORE>>.

Metrics 113

Metrics THQ Activision Santa Monica 113

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 26, 2016

There has been a lot of public debate over the past several weeks about whether it’s a good thing to be “gross margin positive” or not and commentary always reminds me that some people at startups don’t quite understand financial metrics or even how to think about which ones are healthy. If you can’t raise — you’re dead. End of story.

Metrics 150

Metrics Startup SaaS Course 150

socalTECH

MARCH 8, 2010

Los Angeles-based Image Metrics said Monday that it has launched its facial animation technology product, FACEWARE. The new software is based on existing services the firm offers to game developers. The company also said the new package is being used in-house by game developer Bungie, the developer of HALO.

Metrics 145

Metrics Software Content Los Angeles 145

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Even after many years mentoring entrepreneurs and advising businesses, I continue to be surprised by the primary focus on products and processes, and the often incidental attention to hiring and nurturing the right people. It’s the same for customers and products, where analytics have long proven their value.

Metrics 98

Metrics Tool Statistics Entrepreneur 98

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

In a move to convert that huge pile of data into something much more meaningful, Los Angeles-based Ninja Metrics (www.ninjametrics.com) launched a new predictive analytics product for the industry. Explain what Ninja Metrics is doing? The company announced a first round of funding Monday for its technology.

Metrics 166

Metrics Software Review Research Startup 166

SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

Many of these founders have talked with several developers or development firms about their plans. Still, if you've not heard these questions from a developer, they are not helping you as much as they should. What are your key Startup Metrics ? Do you transact immediately or on delivery of some product or service?

Develop 396

Develop Development Startup SEO 396

socalTECH

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Brea-based cybersecurity software developer ThreatHunter.ai The company--which develops artificial intelligence (AI) powered cybersecurity products says its customers have seen a "dramatic increase" in attack attempts over the past year. The company is led by CEO James McMurry.

Artificial Inteligence 113

Artificial Inteligence Orange County Metrics Software Development 113

SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

Many of these founders have talked with several developers or development firms about their plans. Still, if you've not heard these questions from a developer, they are not helping you as much as they should. What are your key Startup Metrics ? Do you transact immediately or on delivery of some product or service?

Develop 384

Develop Development Startup SEO 384

socalTECH

DECEMBER 16, 2008

Los Angeles-based Image Metrics, which is developing facial animation products for the entertainment industry, announced Tuesday that it has raised $6.5M Image Metrics develops technology for facial animation, being applied to the film and video game industry. in a Series B funding round. READ MORE>>

Metrics 100

Metrics Entertainment Los Angeles Funding 100

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 9, 2009

I just had an all-too common conversation with the founder of a startup who had spent more than a year working with a software development company who had produced a mess. The mess really comes from a developer who was willing to get started on a product that was not fully thought out. What are your key Startup Metrics ?

Software Development 292

Software Development Develop Development Startup 292

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 26, 2010

Most often at the earliest point in the life of a startup, the dominant need is certainly to produce product to get something in the market, get funding, etc. What worries me a bit is how often I read that startups should hire a developer / hands-on lead developer. How can I control costs but effectively get stuff developed?

Fractional CTO 225

Fractional CTO CTO CTO Hire CTO Coach 225

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

In a move to convert that huge pile of data into something much more meaningful, Los Angeles-based Ninja Metrics (www.ninjametrics.com) launched a new predictive analytics product for the industry. Explain what Ninja Metrics is doing? The company announced a first round of funding Monday for its technology.

Metrics 113

Metrics Software Review Research Startup 113

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

In a move to convert that huge pile of data into something much more meaningful, Los Angeles-based Ninja Metrics (www.ninjametrics.com) launched a new predictive analytics product for the industry. Explain what Ninja Metrics is doing? The company announced a first round of funding Monday for its technology.

Metrics 100

Metrics Software Review Research Startup 100

TechEmpower

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

This isn’t just our opinion - our startup metrics prove it! Do you participate in professional development workshops, or perhaps enjoy problem-solving puzzles in your downtime? Product descriptions and listings require tedious editing to make them engaging - especially after the fortieth one.

Generative AI 295

Generative AI Artificial Inteligence TechEmpower Tips 295

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 21, 2023

New product process. It starts with a vision, but benefits quickly from a structured process of idea generation, evaluation, prototyping, customer feedback, and success metrics. Business risks are not just development risks. Product life cycles keep getting shorter and shorter, which mandates accelerated innovation cycles.

Coach 137

Coach Metrics Competition Ideas 137

TechCrunch LA

APRIL 18, 2022

The alternative protein space is hot, hot, hot as evidenced by both the number of companies developing products and the venture capital going into the space. In fact, he notes that consumers see less than 2% of alternative meat products that are currently being developed.

Software Review 187

Software Review Metrics Startup Technical Review 187

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

According to the company, it has developed a platform that addresses the critical steps of data extraction, transformation, and analysis to give end users access to business data and metrics. The funding was led by Okapi Venture Capital, and also included Serra Ventures, Cove Fund II, 1855 Capital, and Mooring Ventures LLC.

Metrics 113

Metrics San Diego Venture Capital Commerce 113

Berkonomics

JULY 6, 2023

The technique, “OST” (objective, strategies, and tactics), is a very good way to organize your effort to find guideposts and then develop metrics to measure progress. Create a hosted “software as a service” or “on demand” addition to our product line by end of (next) year. Let’s call it “OST.” What is a strategy?

Organization 156

Organization Metrics Demand Resource 156

socalTECH

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Recover says it develops sustainable recycled cotton, and will use the new funding to scale its operations. The company said the funding will help it ramp up its production to 200,000 metric tons of recycled cotton fiber per year by 2025. The amount of the funding was not announced. The company is led by CEO Alfredo Ferre.

Funding 113

Funding Metrics Los Angeles Capital 113

TechEmpower

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Enhancing Front-End Product Search We also developed a front-end search tool that revolutionized the way users search for products. Even if certain categories aren't predefined in the database, users still receive relevant product suggestions. cto , infotech , innovation , product , project , saas

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Generative AI Artificial Inteligence Tool Knowledge Base 346

Berkonomics

JULY 9, 2020

I’ve developed four criteria for use in creating and evaluating your dashboard. Earliest warning metrics: [Email readers, continue here…] What good is information if you can’t act upon it in a timely manner? Find metrics that will be “leading indicators” of trouble to come.

Metrics 156

Metrics Software Review Statistics Technical Review 156

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2021

As a long-time business consultant and investor, especially to entrepreneurs, I recognize your sparkle of vision , to build the ultimate world-changing product. I found these maladies summarized well in a new book, “ Radical Product Thinking ,” by entrepreneur Radhika Dutt. Hypermetricemia – metrics for everything.

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Metrics Product Yahoo Examples 133

socalTECH

MARCH 6, 2019

Los Angeles-based 3D and augmented reality (AR) software developer Vertebrae announced this week that it has opened up a new office in Austin, Texas hiring two new executives in the location to help it with its next stage of growth and expansion.

Metrics 113

Metrics Sales Software Development Los Angeles 113

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 25, 2020

New product process. It starts with a vision, but benefits quickly from a structured process of idea generation, evaluation, prototyping, customer feedback, and success metrics. Business risks are not just development risks. Product life cycles keep getting shorter and shorter, which mandates accelerated innovation cycles.

Coach 144

Coach Metrics Social Network Competition 144

socalTECH

MAY 13, 2009

Irvine-based Kofax , which develops document capture software, announced this morning that it has launched a new product for monitoring its software. According to the firm, its new Kofax Monitor software provides real-time, enterprise monitoring and metrics.

Product 100

Product Metrics Pricing Software 100

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2022

There is no magic lever for growth, so several initiatives are required, with metrics to assess value returned. Manual processes and people are always the most expensive to scale, so every process needs metrics to determine when automation is appropriate. Introduce new products and enhancements every month.

Startup 134

Startup Search Engine Optimization Social Media Metrics 134

SoCal CTO

APRIL 2, 2013

I'm going to be looking at aspects like: Things to consider before building your MVP Features often overlooked when documenting an MVP for developers Understanding important metrics you want to measure Risks and challenges in developing an MVP. Have you Documented Your MVP for Your Developer s? What's going to go wrong?

CTO Coach 219

CTO Coach Metrics Framework Software Development 219

SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

He has a really interesting background as a product manager and now an entrepreneur. Like many product managers, my background is fairly eclectic. That's where I learned I enjoyed interacting with customers and working with development teams to build and launch products. Tell me a bit about your background.

Product 150

Product Entrepreneur Social Media Google 150

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2022

Early-stage entrepreneurs rightly keep their focus on creating an innovative product or service. Growth is more than simply repackaging existing products, and adding bells and whistles or slick incentives. Switch your attention from product development to sales. Managing business growth is more than metrics.

Sales 147

Sales Metrics Guide Startup 147

Berkonomics

MAY 20, 2021

Enterprise time, as opposed to personal time management, is the sum total of resources available to a company expressed in terms of time – time to develop, to debug, to produce, to deploy, to respond to issues, and to make changes in plans that are not working. The relationship between time and money. An easy way to fall into time bankruptcy.

Resource 156

Resource Outsource Development Metrics Customer 156

SoCal CTO

MARCH 11, 2013

Yesterday, I was talking to a startup founder about their MVP and they said something that finally got me to write this post: "I have a few investors interested but they want to see a product." It is almost never the case that you are building an MVP to "show" to an investor the product itself.

Metrics 264

Metrics Venture Capital News Product 264

socalTECH

DECEMBER 20, 2017

At productboard we aim to bake best practices of product management straight into the interface, so you can improve the way you manage your products right out of the box. In the meantime, we’ll continue publishing thoughts and ideas we’ve learned from great product managers here. Why has product management be so slow to adapt?

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Metrics Ideas Product 100

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2015

Remember, investors are buying into the business, not the product. Investors are business experts, while the entrepreneur is more likely the product expert. In my experience, the team's credentials are more important than the product. Specific elements of your marketing and sales plans.

Product 103

Product Slides Customer Custom 103

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 13, 2019

In the interests of helping you work smarter and last longer, I would like to offer my top ten list of key resource drains to avoid in early businesses and startups, based on my years of advising entrepreneurs and my own business experience: Expanding your product line too quickly for scaling. Use multiple small orders at first.

Outsource Development 122

Outsource Development Outsource Metrics Technical Review 122

Berkonomics

MAY 18, 2017

The technique, “OST” (objective, strategies and tactics), is a very good way to organize your effort to find guideposts and then develop metrics to measure progress. Create a hosted “software as a service” or “on demand” addition to our product line by end of (next) year. What is a strategy?

Organization 275

Organization Metrics Demand Resource 275