Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 20, 2010
I recently did a post for startups on understanding sales people. A few people have asked me to try and define the perfect startup organization chart. I don’t believe that one exists. Every team configuration is different. But I do have more insight into understanding your startup team. This time I thought I’d try and address engineering talent.
SoCal CTO
APRIL 23, 2010
I’ve come to realize that I have lots of posts around startup software development scattered around in different posts. Thought it would be good to capture them in one spot and also include links to related posts from other sources. Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Before You Develop Anything Startup Software Developers Symptoms of a Weak Development Team Technology Roles in Startups Startup CTO or Developer Part-Time CTO Technology Advisor CTO Founder Acting CTO Software Developm
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socalTECH
APRIL 23, 2010
Santa Barbara-based Make It Work said today that it has signed a national syndication agreement with Envision Radio Networks , which will make the firm's technology radio show available to radio stations nationwide. According to Make It Work, the firm's Make It Work program--which currently runs on KSFO 560 in San Francisco--will be extended to two hours, and will be available in other markets.
Berkonomics
APRIL 21, 2010
Time bankruptcy results from the deliberate over-commitment of core resources. . I created the term “time bankruptcy” almost thirty years ago when the computer software business was young, and I was a software developer building a young company based upon quality first. Asked to speak at a number of software industry events, I found my voice and immediate audience understanding as I described variants of the following problem to my audience.
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Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 22, 2010
This is part of my startup advice series. This post isn’t going to be popular. I’m sure of that. That’s OK. It’s still important advice for startup founders and something that I’m passionate about. And I care more about the debate than trying to be popular. And it’s important because it’s true. I never hire job hoppers.
SoCal CTO
APRIL 22, 2010
One of the common questions that I commonly get is: Tony, what inputs should we use as the basis for our matching algorithm? Every time I hear that question, it worries me a bit. eHarmony came with lots of research behind the dimensions of compatibility and how those related to marriage longevity and happiness. The people asking the above question don’t have that research and they also don’t really know how the matches should occur.
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Eric Greenspan
APRIL 19, 2010
Heather, mom’s closest friend was in the delivery room with us. Jacob, my 13 year old, was in the waiting room with the family. Watch Jacob become a big brother, right before your eyes: April 16, 2010 12:54 AM: JAG: Anything? HMB: Ya she is doing great at pushing. Making progress. JAG: Good how long u think? HMB: Hard to say bud. JAG: OK have u seen the baby yet tho any parts of it.
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 18, 2010
What do Google Analytics and print newspapers have in common? They’re both one day out of date when you read them. I’ve been using Chartbeat for over a month now to track performance of my blog and I find myself looking at Google Analytics much less these days. In fact, I’m surprised by how antiquated Google Analytics feels. Chartbeat is a relatively young company and product.
SoCal CTO
APRIL 21, 2010
I guess it was bound to happen, I now seem to be writing a series of posts around Matching. This is where I’ll keep my list of these posts, related articles and posts from other sources: Social Media Matching – Looks at how in many ways, everything is matching. The BIG value lies not in “deep relationships” brought online, but in leveraging the breadth and time-and-place independent access to other people.
socalTECH
APRIL 20, 2010
Online search portal Yahoo said yesterday that it has named Blake Irving , most recently a professor at the Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management in Malibu, as its Chief Product Officer, heading up the company's product strategy and direction. Irving, who had been a professor at Pepperdine since January of 2009, was teaching classes at Pepperdine's full time MBA program in Malibu.
Tech Coast Venture Network
APRIL 22, 2010
Virgina Lorimor There are several options for financing a start-up business that tend to follow a natural course in a business’ development: Personal Investment. This is where all entrepreneurs have to start. Everyone else is going to want to know that you have some skin in the game, but don’t take yourself to the verge of bankruptcy to get your business going.
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 17, 2010
Thursday night was the unveiling of the newest batch of Launchpad LA companies. We held a 90-minute demo session where 150 of LA’s VC’s and senior technology executives watched the LPLA V2 group present in small groups of 12-15 each. The VC’s & executives were then asked to make “commitments&# (in writing) to 3-5 of the companies that they felt they could make some sort of contribution to.
SoCal CTO
APRIL 20, 2010
I’ve had several recent conversations with startups who are building companies based on matching. One of the things that I think gets commonly missed by these companies when I first talk to them is that they need more than providing matching, they need performance support. What do I mean by this? Let me go back and do my classic search for "eHarmony of" startup and find a few examples to use: People to Projects (Managers) People to Jobs (Hiring Managers) Students to Tutors Each of thes
socalTECH
APRIL 21, 2010
Pasadena-based TweetUp , the Idealab-backed startup focused on monetizing Twitter messages, said today that it has inked two deals to display its search results, one with Twitter client TweetDeck , and another with popular technology blog TechCrunch. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed. TweetUp said the two will display its search results, which allow Twitter users to bid on keywords and bring their tweets to the top of search results.
SoCal Tech Calendar
APRIL 23, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010 -- Changing Customer Behavior through Data-Driven Solutions. If you already have a comprehensive marketing strategy, pardon the interruption and proceed as planned. However, if your marketing strategy needs work, were here to help. Join us on Thursday, April 29 to learn how to create an effective marketing strategy. See [link] (more).
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 21, 2010
OK, it’s official! I’m now the permanent host for TWiVC (until such time as they kick me off). Thank you to anybody who sent Jason a note on Twitter on my behalf. The episode isn’t yet live but it should be in the morning (probably when you’re reading this) – you can find it here. It was a fun show today, especially Jason’s story at the very end of the episode!
Tech Coast Venture Network
APRIL 21, 2010
Almost all of us know that starting a small business can be fun, exciting and thrilling, however it can also be downright scary. The owners of any beginning small business know the meaning of bootstrapping; keep every penny, hold on to each dollar, and in general, save until the revenue is consistently flowing in. In this way you don’t have to worry about debt as you try and get your business off the ground; you can focus on revenue increasing tasks.
socalTECH
APRIL 19, 2010
Santa Barbara-based RingRevenue , a developer of pay-per-call technology headed by Jason Spievak, is powering a new performance marketing firm called OfferMobi. OfferMobi said today that it has launched a new, mobile advertising firm targeted at cell phone and smart phone users. The company said that it will operate a U.S. affiliate network focused exclusively on the mobile web, based on RingRevenue's call tracking technology.
SoCal Tech Calendar
APRIL 23, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010 -- Intuit's Strategy: Mobile and Social. CommNexus San Diego. Learn how Intuit is using mobile and social to drive growth in TurboTax and Mint.com. Intuit's Consumer Group (TurboTax, Quicken, Mint.com) has embraced the Internet to transform its business. Come learn how Intuit evolved from a traditional software company distributing CD's through retail distribution into a leader in the "software as a service" market and how Intuit continues to use Mobile and Social to dri
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 21, 2010
By Akira Hirai Entrepreneurship. The word conjures images of twenty-something graduate students hacking code in a Silicon Valley dorm room, fueled by a steady supply of Red Bull and Ramen. Starting a tech company requires youthful vigor, endurance, freedom from obligations like mortgages, imagination, and an intimate understanding of what’s trendy and hip.
Tech Zulu Event
APRIL 21, 2010
Teaching credentials? What is that? And who needs them with when you have Supercool School. Supercool school is a site that allows anyone to create an online learning environment that they can charge students to take a course. Founder Steli Efti stated that he wants to create the Ning of Education, giving the ability to build an educational site to anyone.
socalTECH
APRIL 20, 2010
San Diego-based Imagine Communications , a developer of digital video products for the TV broadcast market, announced today that it has raised $10M in a round of expansion financing. The round came from existing investors Court Square Ventures, Columbia Capital and Carmel Ventures. According to Imagine Communications, the funding will go towards expanding support for customers, and accelerating deployment of its MPEG-4 encoding and transcoding tools.
SoCal Tech Calendar
APRIL 23, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010 -- Industrial Commercialization and Manufacturing of Microfluidics: Are We There Yet? UCI Calit2. Historically, the microfluidics industry has been challenged to achieve a strong return on investment. With the exception of inkjet printing, a key killer application has yet to be identified for this burgeoning technology. With nearly 20 years of experience in the industry, Dr.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 17, 2010
As an entrepreneur, it’s never too early to start selling yourself and your idea. I hear lots of excuses from startup founders, like “I’m too busy,” concern over IP security, can’t afford an agency, and it’s too early. The result is they get no feedback, no credibility, no visibility, and no investors until months later than they expect. I’m definitely not lobbying here for promising things you can’t deliver, or hiring a publicist before your first programmer.
Jason Nazar
APRIL 20, 2010
It’s an exciting day at Docstoc as we are pleased to announce a new partnership with Inc. Magazine. Inc. is now hosting an exclusive selection of Docstoc documents on their Tools page and we’re very proud to see some of our finest documents being made available to their entrepreneurial-minded readership. Documents being offered have been selected to help in starting a business, running a business, handling money and finances, improving management, and more.
socalTECH
APRIL 23, 2010
The Department of Energy said Friday that it has approved a $529M loan to Irvine-based Fisker Automotive , as part of the US Department of Energy's $25-billion Advanced Technologies Vehicle Manufacturing Loan Program. Fisker, which is developing plug-in hybrid electric cars, said the funding will go to develop affordable, plug-in hybrids made in the USA.
SoCal Tech Calendar
APRIL 23, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010 -- Industrial Manufacturing and Commercialization of Microfluidics: Are We There Yet? UCI CalIt2. Speaker: Dr. Holger Becker, Co-Founder and CSO, Microfluidic ChipShop GmbH, Germany. See [link] (more).
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 22, 2010
People ask me if they really need ANY business plan, unless they are looking for an outside investor. In fact, a business plan is needed more by you than investors, as the blueprint for your company, team communication, and progress metrics. Things that make it investment-grade for outside investors will also benefit you, since you are the ultimate investor.
Tech Zulu Event
APRIL 20, 2010
Social networks have come a long way in the workplace. For a lot of companies gone are the days of blocking access to them and now encourage their employees to talk about their products and/or services. However, nothing comes without a price. At times slip ups do happen from employees and important information can get loose, impacting the company in a negative way.
socalTECH
APRIL 20, 2010
Pasadena-based Evolution Robotics , the Idealab firm working on robot technology, announced today that it has begun taking pre-orders for its Mint Automatic Floor Cleaner , a robot which cleans floors using cleaning cloths such as Swiffer and other similar cleaning products. The firm said the product--which is the first, retail product for the company--will be available directly in Q3, and in retail outlets in Q4, for under $250.
SoCal Tech Calendar
APRIL 23, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010 -- LA Games Conference. Over 300 of the most influential decision-makers in the games industry gather for the LA Games Conference to network, do deals, and share ideas about the future of console, PC, online and mobile games. LA Games Conference now in its 4th year features a lively and fun debate on timely cutting-edge business topics, demos as well unrivaled access to some of the most progressive companies in Hollywood, Silicon Valley and beyond.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 18, 2010
The average length of a funding pitch to investors is ten minutes. I was recently a judge at a local event where the time limit for each startup was two minutes. Yet a big complaint I hear from investors is that startup founders often waste their time and forget to get to the point. I suspect the real problem is that they are often pitching the wrong point.
Tech Zulu Event
APRIL 19, 2010
Earth Day is just around the corner and we all need to do our part in keeping this great planet we live on as clean and green as possible. Luckily IOGEAR is helping to make that day a little easier with a week long E-Cycling event. Starting April 22nd, IOGEAR will be hosting a electronic recycling amnesty, and encouraging local businesses, schools, colleges and individuals to bring down their unwanted electronics for earth-friendly recycling and to receive discount vouchers for all IOGEAR tech
socalTECH
APRIL 19, 2010
San Diego-based Sorenson Media , a developer of video encoding software, said today that it has been selected by Internet domain and web hosting firm Go Daddy. According to Sorenson Media, its products will be used to power Go Daddy's Quick Blogcast web blogging software for Mac users. Financial impact of the partnership was not disclosed. READ MORE>>.
SoCal Tech Calendar
APRIL 23, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010 -- Update on Significant Changes in Revenue Reporting. TCOSC. Financial Executives Society. Recently, standards setters have made significant changes to the way software and other technology companies record revenue. Come to the next society meeting and learn the ins and outs of these new standards and how they will affect your company.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 19, 2010
Although every startup is unique, there are certain common avoidable mistakes that can lead to legal complications which jeopardize the long-term success of the business. I’m not suggesting that every startup needs a lawyer, but you should definitely pay attention, and not be afraid to consult legal counsel if any of these raise qualms for you. Like other environments, most legal issues don’t result from fraud, but from ignorance on specific requirements, or simply never getting around to doing
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