TechCrunch LA

MARCH 22, 2018

Founded by Steve Poizner last year to accelerate the growth of a startup entrepreneurial ecosystem in Southern California, The Alliance is building a network of investors, entrepreneurs and universities to provide ballast in the south to the dominance of the Northern California tech industry.

Southern California 224

Southern California Dollar Shave Club SoCal Develop 224

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 25, 2012

You have probably heard plenty of times that being an entrepreneur is a risky business, and investors talk all the time about reducing the risk. Here is my own priority list of key risk drivers that every entrepreneur and every investor should evaluate and minimize in starting a business: Team experience and depth risk. Financial risk.

Entrepreneur 108

Entrepreneur Examples Social Network Marketing 108

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

In fact, I often have to tell aspiring entrepreneurs that their inventions have zero value, at least not until they are put in the context of a business plan, with qualified people committed to executing the plan. A long-term advantage usually also requires intellectual property, such as a patent, trade secret, or trademark.

Technical Review 86

Technical Review Patents Ideas Journal 86

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

I hear a lot of entrepreneurs contemplating their great “idea” for several years with little discernable progress, and looking for money to start. It doesn’t prove your business model of pricing, distribution, and support. File a provisional patent, register a trademark, and reserve your company domain names. Marty Zwilling.

Funding 112

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2020

That’s why I caution my aspiring entrepreneur clients against proclaiming to investors that they are a great “idea” person. His challenge is to focus on one market, with a specific design, cost, and price. Then, he'll need to patent it and create a plan to show opportunity, competition, and financial projections.

Ideas 126

Ideas Writing Examples Outsource 126

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 9, 2018

Every entrepreneur has an idea for transforming a market with innovative new technology, or transforming society with a new process. Entrepreneurs who have been really transformative, like Steve Jobs and Walt Disney, seemed to know how to deal with all the right elements. Seek innovation that begets invention. Failure is an option.

Guide 95

Guide Startup Ideas Entrepreneur 95

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 18, 2014

In fact, I often have to tell aspiring entrepreneurs that their inventions have zero value, at least not until they are put in the context of a business plan, with qualified people committed to executing the plan. A long-term advantage usually also requires intellectual property, such as a patent, trade secret or trademark.

Ideas 106

Ideas Technical Review Patents Entrepreneur 106

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Thus, I’m more impressed with entrepreneurs who ask me to review their implementation plan, rather than listen again to their idea. Any startup with no patents, trade secrets, or other secret sauce is very high risk today. Present at trade shows and network with your ten-slide pitch to build your following.

Ideas 94

Ideas Slides Technical Review Patents 94

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 5, 2016

Every entrepreneur has an idea for transforming a market with innovative new technology, or transforming society with a new process. Entrepreneurs who have been really transformative, like Steve Jobs and Walt Disney, seemed to know how to deal with all the right elements. Seek innovation that begets invention. Failure is an option.

Startup 103

Startup Ideas Entrepreneur Competition 103

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2016

In fact, I often have to tell aspiring entrepreneurs that their inventions have zero value, at least not until they are put in the context of a business plan, with qualified people committed to executing the plan. A long-term advantage usually also requires intellectual property, such as a patent, trade secret, or trademark.

Technical Review 60

Technical Review Patents Ideas Journal 60

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 18, 2013

Aspiring entrepreneurs ask me why their great idea hasn’t sold; they talk about it endlessly, and they expect others to do the development, finance, and marketing work for them. You have figured out how to undercut your competitor’s price, and still hold your margin. Reserve the same names on the leading social networks and blogs.

Startup 100

Startup Patents Competition Social Network 100

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Helping entrepreneurs succeed. An on-line community for entrepreneurs. Fast Pitch Los Angeles is one of the best start up networking events of the year. Contact Scott Herson for an overview, pricing and information at herson@joyent.com or 949-861-1069. Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com). Need office or Tech Space?

Southern California 113

Southern California Tech Coast Angels IP Orange County 113

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 20, 2012

The honest answer is that ideas and new technologies are worth nothing, outside the context of a specific entrepreneur and a specific business plan that meets a market need for a fair price. What investors want is a proven entrepreneur, someone who can invent a product, find capital, and find a way of getting the product to market.

Patents 95

Patents Journal Ideas Competition 95

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 14, 2013

Every entrepreneur has an idea for transforming a market with innovative new technology, or transforming society with a new process. Entrepreneurs who have been really transformative, like Steve Jobs and Walt Disney, seemed to know how to deal with all the right elements. Seek innovation that begets invention. Failure is an option.

Startup 105

Startup Ideas Entrepreneur Competition 105

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 11, 2011

The honest answer is that ideas and new technologies are worth nothing, outside the context of a specific business plan that meets a market need for a fair price. What investors want is a proven entrepreneur, someone who can invent a product, find capital, and find a way of getting the product to market. What is your barrier to entry?

Technology 95

Technology Patents Journal Ideas 95

SoCal Delicious

MAY 6, 2012

where entrepreneurs share their stories. 63 Los Angeles Entrepreneurs To Be Proud Of By mario on May 2, 2012 in Features , grid. Free Corporations For First-Time Entrepreneurs. Right now they’re setting up 500 free corporations for first time entrepreneurs. Here are 62 63 Los Angeles entrepreneurs we can be proud of.

Los Angeles 78

Los Angeles Entrepreneur Angel Fractional CTO 78

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2015

It seems like everyone wants to be an entrepreneur and get rich these days. Ask some potential customers to see if there is real interest, and start thinking about price versus cost. File at least a provisional patent and one or more trademarks. Attend trade shows and network to find the right players and pitch your product.

Ideas 104

Ideas Mentor Resource Entrepreneur 104

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Aspiring entrepreneurs ask me why their great idea hasn’t sold; they talk about it endlessly, and they expect others to do the development, finance, and marketing work for them. You have figured out how to undercut your competitor’s price, and still hold your margin. Reserve the same names on the leading social networks and blogs.

Startup 88

Startup Patents Competition Social Network 88

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2014

It seems like everyone wants to be an entrepreneur and get rich these days. Ask some potential customers to see if there is real interest, and start thinking about price versus cost. File at least a provisional patent and one or more trademarks. Attend trade shows and network to find the right players and pitch your product.

Ideas 107

Ideas Mentor Entrepreneur Resource 107

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2013

You have probably heard plenty of times that being an entrepreneur is a risky business, and investors talk all the time about reducing the risk. Here is my own priority list of key risk drivers that every entrepreneur and every investor should evaluate and minimize in starting a business: Team experience and depth risk. Financial risk.

Startup 104

Startup Examples Entrepreneur Social Network 104

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 30, 2012

Every entrepreneur has an idea for transforming a market with innovative new technology, or transforming society with a new process. Entrepreneurs who have been really transformative, like Steve Jobs and Walt Disney, seemed to know how to deal with all the right elements. Seek innovation that begets invention. Failure is an option.

Entrepreneur 94

Entrepreneur Startup Ideas Competition 94

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

It seems like everyone wants to be an entrepreneur and get rich these days. Ask some potential customers to see if there is real interest, and start thinking about price versus cost. File at least a provisional patent and one or more trademarks. Attend trade shows and network to find the right players and pitch your product.

Ideas 56

Ideas Mentor Resource Product 56

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

How is this different from a typical content delivery network (CDN)? These large mobile carriers have audiences, but something they dont have content services to attract and retain subscribers to a mobile network. For the first three years, it was all about research and development, building IP and patents and so forth.

Content 113

Content Startup Mobile Platform 113

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

You have probably heard plenty of times that being an entrepreneur is a risky business, and investors talk all the time about reducing the risk. Here is my own priority list of key risk sources that every entrepreneur and every investor should evaluate and minimize in starting a business: Team experience and depth risk. Financial risk.

Startup 89

Startup Examples Entrepreneur Social Network 89

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2012

I hear a lot of entrepreneurs contemplating their great “idea” for several years with little discernable progress, and looking for money to start. It doesn’t prove your business model of pricing, distribution, and support. File a provisional patent, register a trademark, and reserve your company domain names.

Startup 104

Startup CTO Hire Press Customer 104

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 17, 2011

I hear a lot of entrepreneurs contemplating their great “idea” for several years with little discernable progress, and looking for money to start. It doesn’t prove your business model of pricing, distribution, and support. File a provisional patent, register a trademark, and reserve your company domain names.

Startup 101

Startup CTO Hire Press Customer 101

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 22, 2010

I hear a lot of entrepreneurs contemplating their great “idea” for several years with little discernable progress, and looking for money to start. It doesn’t prove your business model of pricing, distribution, and support. File a provisional patent, register a trademark, and reserve your company domain names. Marty Zwilling.

Tips 88

Tips Startup CTO Hire Press 88

Jason Nazar

MAY 2, 2016

If you are inventing or creating a product, understand patents and register for one at the USPTO. Ensure your business name is available on a wide variety of social networking websites in order to develop consistent branding ( KnowEm ). Set up your computer and network. Determine a pricing system for your product(s).

Outsource Development 40

Outsource Development Startup Google Mentor 40

socalTECH

JULY 29, 2009

You could create a business process design Genie, and announce it through public relations or social networking efforts, and direct them to a login page. We have patents filed on this process. Can you talk about the pricing and how the business model works? Milo Sindell: It's a monthly subscription, ranging from $24.00

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Geni Web Guide Platform 100

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 20, 2012

Always looking to provide the very best for our community so that you may learn and grow as a startup or entrepreneur, Bill Gross is one of the best experts we could provide. A lifelong entrepreneur, Bill started several companies prior to Idealab. Price: $25 (Early Bird). SuperDemo: Bill Gross. Event Details. to 10:00 p.m.

Idealab 84

Idealab Tech Coast Angels CalTech Startup 84

Frank Addante

MAY 15, 2006

Patent Lawsuit 6. L90 was the premier advertising network on the Internet. Their server room was larger than our entire office and our entire ad network was being run on the exact same type of computer that their receptionist used as her desktop computer. Bootstrap 2. 7th Horse in a 7 Horse Race 3. All-Star Team 4. Acquirer 9.

Advertising 40

Advertising Startup Chief Technology Officer Technical Review 40