Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 28, 2013

Helping solicit new business ideas and patents from individuals, federal research labs, universities and other R&D organizations countrywide. Social network for investors. Members submit ideas and patents, the JumpStartFund community members and the JumpStartFund team vets them.

El Segundo 76

El Segundo Social Network Startup Patents 76

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 19, 2023

According to an MIT study a while back, only about 10% of patents granted in the United States have any meaningful commercial importance and less than one percent are of seminal importance. That’s why investors look for entrepreneurs who have true grit, dogged persistence, and a disdain for the status quo. Innovate or die.

Entrepreneur 101

Entrepreneur Startup Ideas Competition 101

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

According to an MIT study a while back, only about 10% of patents granted in the United States have any meaningful commercial importance and less than one percent are of seminal importance. That’s why investors look for entrepreneurs who have true grit, dogged persistence, and a disdain for the status quo. Innovate or die.

Startup 171

Startup Ideas Entrepreneur Competition 171

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

Senior business leaders, for example, are unlikely to relate when you pitch your latest web app, highlighting the mashup technology, which you derived from early online social networking applications. Reduce litigation risks and support costs. Skip the acronyms and implementation details. Payback on investment.

Social Network 91

Social Network Training Startup Technology 91

socalTECH

JULY 18, 2012

One way is to create your own, custom video clip which you can share via email, text message, or through a social networking site like Facebook. They can then share that across a social network. In a mobile world, what's a unique way to reach out to your friends and others? Finally, what's the next step for you?

Social Network 246

Social Network Mobile Media Examples 246

socalTECH

DECEMBER 28, 2012

We've also invented and patented a new technology called "MasterKey" that allows people to play our games natively on all relevant social and mobile platforms. Facebook became so dominant in social, not even Google could touch them. What was the biggest news for you this year?

Technical Review 223

Technical Review Southern California Incubator High Tech 223

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 31, 2020

Inventors follow a structured process to assemble and test solutions, file patents for intellectual property protection, and define production details. Mark personally invented the early Facebook social network, while he was at Harvard, and went on to build a huge business.

Startup 124

Startup Entrepreneur Customer Custom 124

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

As a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I challenge them to think beyond what I call linear extensions to a current trend, such as another “easier-to-use” app for smartphones, a new dating site for pets, or another niche social network. Why doesn’t this product or service already exist?

Entrepreneur 126

Entrepreneur Ideas Resource Examples 126

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 30, 2014

Senior business leaders, for example, are unlikely to relate when you pitch your latest web app that mashes up existing technology derived from early social-networking applications. Mashup probably reminds senior leaders of a train wreck, and social networking is still seen by many business executives as a frivolous waste of time.

Customer 98

Customer Custom Technology Startup 98

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 18, 2013

Working on that unique design, or completing the breakthrough for an innovative patent, are moments of inspiration that you will never forget, especially if they become your competitive edge. Incorporate, register your domain name, trademarks, and copyrights, then patent if possible. Both are networks. Marketing is top priority.

Startup 100

Startup Patents Competition Social Network 100

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 9, 2018

According to an MIT study a while back, only about 10% of patents granted in the United States have any meaningful commercial importance and less than one percent are of seminal importance. That’s why investors look for entrepreneurs who have true grit, dogged persistence, and a disdain for the status quo. Innovate or die.

Guide 95

Guide Startup Ideas Entrepreneur 95

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2012

Working on that unique design, or completing the breakthrough for an innovative patent, are moments of inspiration that you will never forget, especially if they become your competitive edge. Incorporate, register your domain name, trademarks, and copyrights, then patent if possible. Both are networks. Marketing is top priority.

Entrepreneur 102

Entrepreneur Patents Startup Ideas 102

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2016

Senior business leaders, for example, are unlikely to relate when you pitch your latest web app, highlighting the mashup technology, which you derived from early online social networking applications. Reduce litigation risks and support costs. Skip the acronyms and implementation details. Payback on investment.

Social Network 58

Social Network Startup Training Technology 58

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 18, 2012

Establishing the legal structure for your business, registering trademarks, filing copyrights and patents, and drafting partnership agreements used to require extensive attorney fees and ongoing consultation. Use the Internet and social networking instead of public relations companies and advertising agencies. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 102

Startup Search Engine Optimization SEM Social Network 102

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 5, 2016

According to an MIT study a while back, only about 10% of patents granted in the United States have any meaningful commercial importance and less than one percent are of seminal importance. That’s why investors look for entrepreneurs who have true grit, dogged persistence, and a disdain for the status quo. Innovate or die.

Startup 103

Startup Ideas Entrepreneur Competition 103

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 18, 2018

The most common proposals I hear are for yet another social networking site ( over 200 exist ), or another dating site (over 2500 in the US alone). Creating intellectual property, including patents, is the kay to long-term value and a sustainable competitive advantage. Business risks are not just development risks.

Entrepreneur 64

Entrepreneur Coach Metrics Competition 64

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 12, 2015

The most common proposals I hear are for yet another social networking site ( over 200 active ), or another dating site (now over 2500 in the US alone). Creating intellectual property, including patents, is the key to long-term value and a sustainable competitive advantage. Business risks are not just development risks.

Entrepreneur 101

Entrepreneur Startup Coach Metrics 101

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Working on that unique design, or completing the breakthrough for an innovative patent, are moments of inspiration that you will never forget, especially if they become your competitive edge. Incorporate, register your domain name, trademarks, and copyrights, then patent if possible. Both are networks. Marketing is top priority.

Startup 88

Startup Patents Competition Social Network 88

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 11, 2012

The opportunity to innovate and take ZunguZ forward and make it a reality transpired with the uptake and traction of Social Networks in the early 2000’s and more specifically with the launch of Facebook in 2004 and its momentum gained over the next few years. Omidyar Networks – head of investment. Barclays Bank – Vice President.

Software Review 92

Software Review Social Network Platform Technical Review 92

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Establishing the legal structure for your business, registering trademarks, filing copyrights and patents, and drafting partnership agreements used to require extensive attorney fees and ongoing consultation. Use the Internet and social networking instead of public relations companies and advertising agencies. Marty Zwilling.

Entrepreneur 94

Entrepreneur Startup Search Engine Optimization SEM 94

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 15, 2010

plus a large settlement on patent disputes paid from Google) so Bill did well on it. I think the best solution for the social networking era is “in-stream&# advertising. I know you could argue that YouTube was much broader but it was really popularized in the social networks. Overture sold for $1.6

Venture Capital 271

Venture Capital Capital Google Platform 271

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 14, 2016

The most common proposals I hear are for yet another social networking site ( over 200 active ), or another dating site (over 2500 in the US alone). Creating intellectual property, including patents, is the kay to long-term value and a sustainable competitive advantage. Business risks are not just development risks.

Coach 64

Coach Metrics Competition Ideas 64

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 26, 2008

We recently ran into Dialplus (www.dialplus.net), a company which is developing mobile applications which pull up social networking profiles from Facebook or other sites when you make a phone call to a friend. The firm was pitching for funding at the Technology Council of Southern California's VentureNet event earlier this month.

VentureNet 100

VentureNet Startup Mobile Technology Council 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 14, 2013

According to a recent MIT study , only about 10% of patents granted in the United States have any meaningful commercial importance and less than one percent are of seminal importance. That’s why investors look for entrepreneurs who have true grit, dogged persistence, and a disdain for the status quo. Seek innovation that begets invention.

Startup 105

Startup Ideas Entrepreneur Competition 105

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 24, 2012

But many entrepreneurs don’t realize that Angels are also extremely discerning in the projects that they will invest in, rejecting approximately 97% of the proposals submitted to them, according to the California Investment Network. Reserve the company name on social networks to protect it. Define some intellectual property.

Angel 104

Angel Screening Summary Startup 104

SoCal CTO

JUNE 9, 2010

Why Lawyers Don’t Run Startups - Steve Blank , May 27, 2010 Startups need to have a great lawyer, accountant, patent attorney, etc. The video is only 16 minutes long and it is well worth the time. saw Jack Dorsey give this talk at The 99% Conference last month. It's a great talk. Why Entrepreneurs Hate Lawyers.

Startup 248

Startup Venture Capital Conference Social Media 248

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Reserve the same names on the leading social networks and blogs. The patent process is far from perfect, but it’s a huge step ahead of no proprietary content. Create intellectual property. Start early by registering your company, and reserving the name as your website domain name. Also don’t forget trademarks and copyrights.

Entrepreneur 98

Entrepreneur Social Network Startup Patents 98

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2013

Even in an open space, you need intellectual property, like patents, to keep potential competitors from overrunning you. On the Internet, I would add new social networking sites, and new matchmaking sites. Financial risk. Very few businesses can be started without money. Operational risk.

Startup 104

Startup Examples Entrepreneur Social Network 104

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Reserve the same names on the leading social networks and blogs. The patent process is far from perfect, but it’s a huge step ahead of no proprietary content. Create intellectual property. Start early by registering your company, and reserving the name as your website domain name. Also don’t forget trademarks and copyrights.

Tips 102

Tips Help Startup Blogging 102

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 25, 2012

Even in an open space, you need intellectual property, like patents, to keep potential competitors from overrunning you. On the Internet, I would add new social networking sites, and new matchmaking sites. Financial risk. Very few businesses can be started without money. Operational risk.

Entrepreneur 108

Entrepreneur Examples Social Network Marketing 108

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

Reserve the same names on the leading social networks and blogs. The patent process is far from perfect, but it’s a huge step ahead of no proprietary content. Create intellectual property. Start early by registering your company, and reserving the name as your website domain name. Also don’t forget trademarks and copyrights.

Mentor 100

Mentor Startup Social Network Patents 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 30, 2012

According to a recent MIT study , only about 10% of patents granted in the United States have any meaningful commercial importance and less than one percent are of seminal importance. That’s why investors look for entrepreneurs who have true grit, dogged persistence, and a disdain for the status quo. Seek innovation that begets invention.

Entrepreneur 94

Entrepreneur Startup Ideas Competition 94

socalTECH

JULY 15, 2009

Don Patterson, the co-founders of Irvine-based Quub (www.quub.com), which has taken research which Dr. Patterson was working on at UC Irvine and applied it to the world of Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, and other social networking sites. What you enter goes out to Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and internally to our own social network.

Startup 100

Startup Research UCI Social Network 100

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Reserve the company name on social networks to protect it. File a patent and trademarks to show real intellectual property. Network to the maximum with investor connections. Investors routinely go to candidate web sites to get a feel for the tone and scope of the company, as well as its maturity and offerings.

Invest 99

Invest Angel Technical Review Summary 99

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Establishing the legal structure for your business, registering trademarks, filing copyrights and patents, and drafting partnership agreements used to require extensive attorney fees and ongoing consultation. Use the Internet and social networking instead of public relations companies and advertising agencies. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 50

Startup High Tech Search Engine Optimization SEM 50

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 29, 2010

Reserve the same names on the leading social networks and blogs. The patent process is far from perfect, but it’s a huge step ahead of no proprietary content. Create intellectual property. Start early by registering your company, and reserving the name as your website domain name. Also don’t forget trademarks and copyrights.

Guide 92

Guide Startup Social Network Patents 92

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Even in an open space, you need intellectual property, like patents, to keep potential competitors from overrunning you. On the Internet, I would add new social networking sites, and new matchmaking sites. Financial risk. Very few businesses can be started without money. Operational risk.

Startup 89

Startup Examples Entrepreneur Social Network 89