SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

But, in running it now for the second half of January, the keyword that popped to the top was: Layoffs And this is definitely a sign of the times. This hot list is based on various social signals of what people are writing about, reading, bookmarking, searching, etc. You can go to the Hot List post to see what was hot then. Here's the rest.

Layoffs 159

Layoffs Woodland Hills Southern California Orange County 159

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 26, 2013

Understanding “The Funding Angle” I sit at enough board meetings to hear conflicting advice given to entrepreneurs about how to handle PR and announcements at startups. For starters, once you announce your competitors instantly will start tracking you. I don’t be swayed by those who tell you otherwise.

Startup 355

Startup Funding News Press 355

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 7, 2019

The simple answer is that we all have to start thinking like entrepreneurs, rather than entitled employees. This may seem scary, but it’s the reality, and what every entrepreneur has to do at every stage of survival and success. Start tracking your costs as well as income elements. Market your business expertise.

Artificial Inteligence 96

Artificial Inteligence Startup Social Media Training 96

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

This is part of my series on How to Raise VC but could equally be filed under Startup Advice more generally. I recently got a phone call from an entrepreneur whom I respect and who runs a company that I hope will do great things one day. He started the call by telling me he had exciting news. Save it for someone who cares!

Venture Capital 291

Venture Capital Press News Startup 291

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2020

Even a million users on your social media site won’t pay the bills until you sell some advertising or a premium service. Although his focus is naturally on bigger companies, I contend that his recommended strategies apply equally well to entrepreneurs and startups: Demand a mindset of deep thinking for the long term.

Technical Review 124

Technical Review Layoffs Social Media Metrics 124

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

This is the third article in a series on what it takes to be a great angel investor (and why this should matter to entrepreneurs). Paul Kedrosky made the case for “naive optimism&# being an important part of startup success. got picked up early without raising a lot of VC. Always have been.

Invest 284

Invest Angel Venture Capital Startup 284