Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 22, 2023

Yet many of you are telling me that we are all missing big opportunities by not recognizing the unique challenges faced by startups in developing countries , where infrastructure is lacking, and talent is not so concentrated. Indeed these principles are good for all startups Connect ideas and networks from around the world.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2022

Marketing is everything these days. Yet I see many technology entrepreneurs that focus on the basics of marketing too little and too late. I like the guidance from marketing coach David Newman’s classic book “ Do It! Don’t fall into the marketing-speak trap. Don’t waste your time networking with strangers.

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AUGUST 24, 2012

San Diego-based Qualcomm said late Thursday that it has acquired DesignArt Networks , a developer of small cell modem and system design for the cellular base station market. DesignArt is based in Ra'anana, Israel, and develops both systems-on-a-chip and software products. Financial details of the buy were not disclosed.

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JULY 12, 2019

Santa Monica-based MomentFeed , which develops software that helps national brands manage their location-based information, such as information about their network of retail stores, has named Jim D'Arcangelo as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Head of Business Development. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 3, 2022

The concept of “ force multipliers ” originally was developed in military science, but certainly applies equally well to business. In my role of business advisor to startups, I often recommend these to increase initial brand identity and market penetration. Of course, such actions are equally applicable to businesses at any stage.

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MAY 30, 2013

Newport Beach-based SignNow , a developer of mobile signature capture and document storage services, has been acquired by Barracuda Networks. Barracuda Networks said the acquisition will help it strengthen its offerings in the cloud data storage market. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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Southern California Edison Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Networks play a vital role in supporting tech startup growth objectives. However, many small businesses may struggle with operational costs and scaling their networks effectively. Below you will learn about how managed solutions address the largest network-related challenges facing tech startups. Managing Network Costs.

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JUNE 30, 2009

San Diego-based Mushroom Networks , a spinout of the University of California San Diego, said today that the firm is now applying its technology to the wireless market. The company is targeting mobile TV, enterprise markets, the military, news crews, and others who need high speed wireless internet connections.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Los Angeles-based Perch Mobility, a startup that is developing portable charging "pods" aimed at helping professional chargers and scooter operators to bulk-charge scooters and e-bikes, says it has scored seed funding for its efforts. The company said the funding will go to expand coverage in "key strategic markets" across the U.S.,

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 6, 2019

Wednesday, June 12, 2019 -- DigiMarCon West 2019 - Digital Marketing Conference and Exhibition. Hear from some of the most audacious and thought provoking speakers in the digital marketing industry. Network with thought leaders, collaborate with your peers and build your network in a beautiful atmosphere. . See [link].

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 23, 2014

The critical skill is not just your immediate network but the network beyond that you can tap into if you’ve earned the right through nurturing your 1-degree relationships. Building Your Network. Either you have a well established network or you don’t. It always struck a chord with me. How did I get here?

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JUNE 10, 2015

El Segundo-based ClearPath Networks , a developer of a cloud-based platform aimed at helping network, broadband, and cloud operators manage their services, has named a new VP. ClearPath has named Marc Cohn as the company's new Senior Vice President of Marketing. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 5, 2021

The best startups also see these as opportunities for brand recognition and viral marketing, to simultaneously benefit people and boost the bottom line. Markets are now hyper-connected, where communications technology and rapid transportation link all citizens of the world together. Stakeholder power. Globalization.

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JULY 10, 2019

Los Angeles-based dating app developer Tinder says it is rolling out a lightweight version of its app--"Tinder Lite"--aimed at use in emerging markets, where data access is limited and more costly for its users. Tinder Lite will require 25x less space on devices, according to Tinder, and also reduce network usage by about 20 percent.

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JUNE 18, 2012

San Diego-based Astute Networks , a developer of a flash-based iSCSI networking device used in the data center market, said this morning that it has raised $12M in a Series B funding round. Astute said the funding will go towards funding its sales, marketing, channel development, and support.

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Tech.Co

OCTOBER 20, 2017

We asked him about building relationships and advice for founders needing to expand their network. What is one practical tip you’d give a young entrepreneur who is just setting out to build a professional network? There is no better network builder than providing value. What was your biggest networking faux pas?

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

For much of 2013 I watched the press write articles about how the YouTube “MCNs” (multi-channel networks) were doomed and tried to square that with the data I was watching at the one I invested in, Maker Studios, who has had one hell of a year. So can you successfully build a YouTube network? ” YouTube takes 45%.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 10, 2016

Friday, September 16, 2016 -- Authentic Marketing Conference – Los Angeles. What: One day event with: 8+ panel discussions, 4+ deep-dive breakout sessions, networking with influencers, bloggers and brands who want to develop impactful campaigns. See https://medialeaders.com/authentic-marketing-conference/. MediaLeaders.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 15, 2010

They “don’t care what people ate for lunch.&# They’re fine on their existing social networks, which these days mostly means they’re happy with Facebook. Traditional social networks are more restricted to people whom I already know and information and updates are less discoverable. It wasn’t always so.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2019

San Diego-based Inseego , which develops wireless hotspots and other related technology, said it has partnered with Ericsson to bring new 5G NR (New Radio) products to the market. Inseego said it will be bringing the new products to market under the new name, MiFiiQ, which it recently renamed from MiFi. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 21, 2012

Santa Monica-based Playsino , the developer of social casino games, said Friday that it has released the first two games under its Publishing Network effort. The new games are Five-O Poker, developed by Israel-based Chiki Gaming, and Yalla Tarneed, a Middle Eastern card game developed by Yallah Games.

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MARCH 13, 2013

Camarillo-based semiconductor maker Vitesse Semiconductor said this morning that it is targeting the broadband network applications market with a new product. The firm said it has launched a new signal conditioning device for us in high speed, high bandwidth network equipment. READ MORE>>.

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SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 14, 2009

Cliff Allen is someone I've known for quite a few years and he's a go to person for me when I'm thinking about issues around marketing, sales, technology, startups and networking. Lots of online marketing before that, but we had some great results when we were picked up by a national radio program. Hey, radio.

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JUNE 27, 2011

Thousand Oaks-based Xirrus , the developer of wireless networking equipment, said today that it has named Steven Wastie as its Chief Marketing Officer. Wastie has previously served in similar roles at iPass, Juniper Networks, Inktomi, Netscaape, and At&T Online Services. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 3, 2022

The other side of the business is a new monthly subscription service for stylists that helps them market their handcrafted wigs, beauty and other digital products and services. Winters explained that the driver for the new funding was technology and product development on the marketplace, marketing and stylist acquisition.

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AUGUST 20, 2014

DataDirect Networks , the data storage systems developer which has significant operations in Chatsworth, reports that it is opening up a new technology center in Paris. datadirect networks paris growth expansion enterprise data storage hiring jobs' The company said the move will help enhance its European technology innovation.

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JUNE 15, 2015

Calabasas-based network testing equipment and software developer Ixia has appointed a new Chief Marketing Officer today, saying that it has named Marie Hattar to the position. Hattar reports to CEO Bethany Mayer. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 12, 2011

Chatsworth-based MRV Communications , the developer of optical communications and networking equipment, said today that it has name David Stehlin as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing of its Optical Communications System Division. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 8, 2018

San Diego-based antenna developer Taoglas announced this morning that it has rolled out a line of LTE antennas, specifically to support first responders implementing the FirstNet broadband network. FirstNet is developing a high speed, nationwide broadband network specifically for public safety appications. READ MORE>>.

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 9, 2014

It was a rather hapless soul who was seeking my help networking within Santa Barbara''s startup community. In the fifteen minutes that we chatted, the caller made some shocking networking mistakes. It is acceptable to politely ask for something when you are networking. Fortunately, this particular call was brief. Research? –

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MARCH 27, 2013

Are you a game developer looking to get better distribution of your games? San Diego-based SweetLabs , the developer behind the desktop app marketplace software Pokki, is circling back towards its roots promoting and helping developers gain distribution for their software, with the launch of a new game network.

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SoCal CTO

JANUARY 28, 2010

He was struggling to find high quality developers in Los Angeles. Just the kind of person I like to meet. :) But I was a bit surprised when he emphasized how hard it had been for them to find a web developer in Los Angeles. Web development refers to the design and creation of the database, code, and dynamic elements of the site.

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JANUARY 24, 2012

Santa Monica-based GraphEffect , the venture-backed developer of social marketing software, said today that it has hired both a Sales and Marketing VP. The firm said it has appointed David Pollet as Vice President of Sales, and named Jennifer Cooley as Vice President of Marketing and Business Development.

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MARCH 14, 2013

Eagle as its new Chief Marketing Officer. According to ValueClick, Eagle has previously served at such companies as Empowerd Careers, eHarmony, Claria Corporation, Concentric Network Corporation, MFS Communications and The Proctor & Gamble Company. ValueClick is a developer of online advertising products. READ MORE>>.

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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. How will you be taking this to market? Often this ties to marketing support. It needs to be a conversation.

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AUGUST 4, 2010

Perna as the firm's new VP of Product Marketing. The firm said that Perna is now responsible for execution of the firm's market strategy for all of its product lines. Vitesse develops semiconductors for the carrier and enterprise networking market. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 15, 2011

Irvine-based Local.com announced this morning that it has appointed Lori Chavez as its new Vice President of Marketing. Chavez joins the company from Westfield, the shopping mall developer. Local.com operates a network on online websites which market local businesses.

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