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. I moved into writing software to analyze audience data, and wrote a lot of computer graphics software. for face-to-face general networking events.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Most designers, at least the ones I know, hate to network and rarely do it. The key to networking in the tech world is you do not need to be the best in the world, you just need to be passionate, willing to learn and in a lot of cases be the best designer or developer that people know. Networking through social media.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 31, 2023

I was most impressed with the steps he outlined for turning ideas into goals into results, which I paraphrase here for aspiring entrepreneurs: Write down your goals or your dreams. Writing something down is the first step toward moving forward and making it real. List items to achieve the goal, and network now.

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Dozens of impeccably dressed women outfitted in jumpsuits and Rothy’s gathered at the Greylock offices last week for a “structured networking” session hosted by All Raise , an 18-month-old nonprofit organization that seeks to amplify the voices of and support women in tech. The idea was how do we hack the old boys’ network?

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InfoChachkie

APRIL 21, 2013

How did Sarah Penna create one of YouTube''s most successful networks? As noted in YouTubers Come Of Age , YouTube has progressed from its initial incarnation as a repository of random videos to a number of vertically focused, professionally managed networks. which evolved into the biggest YouTube network, called Maker Studios. .

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Every school recognizes the power of “hands-on” work to help you develop your own ideas into a business. They provide peer group organizations, usually called incubators, with free resources, practice environments, and outside mentoring that can help you learn and pivot with minimal cost. Learning by doing is the only way to go.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 18, 2012

ExplorerB2B is a free to join exclusive network of experts who share information that matters to you and make sure you expand your professional network, interact with a relevant audience and present your expertise. The result was a social platform especially built to serve the needs of Business-to-Business interaction and networking.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Don’t forget business writing and communication. Most universities have formal incubator and business development organizations that focus on coaching, grant writing and technology licensing. Writing a business plan is the only way to determine if you even understand what your dream is all about.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 26, 2022

I found some great help in outlining the elements of this process in the book, “ Disruptors ,” by Kunal Mehta. It’s up to you to constantly look for options inside and outside your own network, and be willing to make the adjustments to capitalize on them. Then write them down. One alternative is to become an entrepreneur.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 30, 2019

In addition, the discipline of producing it, like writing a business plan, will help you immensely in understanding the key elements that drive you and your business. I often hear the excuse that writing a book takes precious time away from building and running your business, which you cannot afford.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 3, 2009

Sean McDonald is founder of Jute Networks (www.jutenetworks.com), which is in a startup developing highly visual, graphical tools to help people use their professional networks and connections to further their business. What is Jute Networks? Our company, Jute Networks, is a startup that is about a year and a half old.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

I can’t help you get into the right mindset, but I can offer some proven specific steps for translating a business dream into reality, based on my own years of experience working at all levels in the business world: Narrow your focus, to identify your major business goal. Stop talking and writing, and start executing the plan.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

I was most impressed with the steps he outlined for turning ideas into goals into results, which I paraphrase here for aspiring entrepreneurs: Write down your goals or your dreams. Writing something down is the first step toward moving forward and making it real. List items to achieve the goal, and network now.

Ideas 121

Ideas Writing Startup Entrepreneur 121

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 4, 2016

Modern-society is also littered with over-networkers and over-introducers and professional conference attendees. It’s human nature to try and be helpful to others. In many instances this help is genuine, well-meaning and productive. That’s why focus is critical. I introduce people constantly and it’s an important part of my job.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 15, 2021

Kevin Cope, in his classic book “ Seeing the Big Picture ”, does a great job of outlining the basics of business acumen for executives, and helped me assimilate some practical ideas on building the essential elements for entrepreneurs: Reserve time daily to research the market, as well as technology.

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Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 2, 2011

A static way to read what people were saying would be even more helpful ie a comment box. The site includes startups on everything from charitable social networks, art houses, music writing and composition, travel, financial productivity and more. Maybe this is the sort of feedback that may be alleviated in the next version.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

In my last post I pointed out that many of the media commentators who have criticized the YouTube video network companies as not having strong businesses were mistaken. Much of network television can cost $100,000 / minute to produce. It’s why many talent agencies or ad networks struggle to get scale advantages.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 18, 2011

This morning, Pasadena-based Perfect Market (www.perfectmarket.com) announced a new, $9M round of funding for the firm's technology, which is used to help publishers monetize their content. Julie Schoenfeld: When we talked last, we were focusing primarily on helping publisher monetize their archived content.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 17, 2019

We now serve many large clients like Dish Networks, Dignity Health, and U.S. We not only have our Series A funds that can write $500k?—?$15 If you invest early and then pull back in the next 3 rounds your multiples on cash invested are much higher than if you keep writing checks. VCs have different views and strategies on this.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 26, 2013

I will add to this as I write more in the coming weeks on the topic. They help create confidence amongst your staff in your future. The funding rounds will also build customer confidence and they’ll help journalists feel air cover in writing your more important pieces when you brag about customers, traction, revenue or whatever.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

It should help some entrepreneurs to better access early-stage capital and should allow some angel investors better access to deal flow. Social proof can be helpful. AngelList Syndicate leads don’t take any fees on the investment, which should help with returns. They will have to help get the next round done.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 23, 2019

Even if it’s only a few PowerPoint slides or typed paragraphs, writing something down is the first step toward making it real. Always write in the future tense, what you will do, and name yourself as the key person responsible. Create a specific plan to network to get the help you need.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2023

Even if your plan seems simple and intuitively obvious to you, writing it down and having it reviewed by experienced friends will moderate your passion and assure you that all key elements are addressed. It helps to advertise your new presence with a grand opening, viral video, and traditional advertising to highlight entry into the arena.

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 18, 2010

More Visible Networking? Today I lead a small consultancy that helps advertising supported develop and scale the revenue producing sides of their businesses. Vince: On the consulting side we are working with a unique social network, a new television network and some original video content businesses. Example here: [link].

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 26, 2022

For example, instead of quick slide presentations, teams at Amazon write six-page memos to lay out ideas in narratives to be read in silence at the start of a meeting. It’s up to you to build that relationship by listening to their needs and concerns, and offering help where you can. Provide regular feedback on execution and results.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 23, 2011

You help them on stories, act as a source, develop real relationships, read their stories and eventually when you have news they’re more willing to have a conversation. If you feel you need outside help I recommend either going with a small firm local to you or an individual who is working as their own agency.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 16, 2023

If you can’t write it down, you probably don’t understand it. What we all need is trusted advisors who can help us decipher the clutter. Writing, audios, and videos are all great ways to do this, since these all facilitate the one-to-many multiplier. Be a great resource for others. Seek exposure to new people who are relevant.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Nothing kills everyone’s optimism and desire to help quicker than a negative or arrogant attitude. If they are going to put cash into your company, chances are that they will expect to spend a fair amount of time together, either helping you or certainly discussing progress. Communicate the risks, and write down the agreement.

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Tech.Co

MAY 26, 2020

Jeff Bezos didn't get to be the world's richest man by writing a lot of checks, and one recent way to keep Amazon's profits healthy has been to cut its affiliate commissions scheme. Suddenly, every other affiliate program and network out there is looking more attractive. eBay Partner Network. Best for: Bloggers, news publishers.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 24, 2010

What Quora has done is wrap social networking around Q&A with the more clever next-gen UX I’ve seen. I stumbled upon the Question, “ What-is-the-motivation-behind-writing-public-reviews-and-tips-as-on-Amazon-Yelp-Foursquare-StickyBits-etc &# and took the bait.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

It does mean that you need to look, listen, and participate in the business world around you, and network through all available channels, like business-oriented social networks online (LinkedIn), local business organizations (Chamber of Commerce), and events or conferences in your school or industry. Give and you will receive.

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Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 23, 2013

The fitness professional network develops business tools that make it easier for fitness professionals to run their businesses and keep their clients engaged between training sessions. Really great feedback that’s going to help us build an awesome product. Why did you venture into fitness? There’s something like 4.5

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 2, 2009

The volume of Tweets is enormous and growing at a rapid pace so tools are emerging to help brands manage this information. On Facebook (and nearly all social networks that preceded it) the relationship was always reciprocal – if I accept your invitation to follow me then I have to follow you. So why is this important for businesses?

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socalTECH

MARCH 16, 2017

We are going to write checks of between $100,000 and $500,000, and we are going to invest in what we are calling first institutional capital. That has a really large impact on early stage companies, who typically don't have a deep network of relationships, and the ability to get to those type of people.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 16, 2011

It should stick in your head as a metaphor for networking. Help them write other stories. One day they’ll write yours. 50 coffee meetings. For getting outside of your comfort zone. For starting relationships today that won’t pay off for a year. 50 coffee meetings. Raising money from angels and VCs some day?

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TechEmpower

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Application developers can work rapidly or methodically; they can write a quick implementation or squeeze their algorithms to economize on milliseconds; they can choose to optimize early or later. To help accelerate the process, we have made the output of our continuous benchmarking platform available as a results dashboard.

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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.

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