SoCal CTO

MARCH 12, 2012

I've recently received several emails from people looking for a technical cofounder for their startup. Make sure you go through the 32 Questions Developers May Have Forgot to Ask a Startup Founder. The bad news is that they can get a good paying job anytime. The good news is that likely is not what they want.

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CTO Hire CTO Coach Startup Equity 211

socalTECH

JULY 17, 2019

Techstars Los Angeles , one of the startup accelerators run by Techstars in Los Angeles, has announced its 2019 class. According to Techstars, ten companies were selected for the startup accelerator, which kicked off this week. The companies will have their Demo Day on October 15th.

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Los Angeles Class Angel Artificial Inteligence 127

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 14, 2022

That challenge is a major business opportunity, as well as a risk, for startups. Make your company visible, reachable and responsive through social networks. Make navigation simple and consistent, with abundant online help The good news is that, if your company does it right, it might be another Amazon.

Custom 137

Custom Customer Technical Review Symantec 137

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. In a startup this is a mistake. In this instance I typically recommend that startups NOT hire a big, well-known PR firm. There is one carve out.

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Startup Writing Press Blogging 349

socalTECH

MARCH 9, 2015

Wonder why once dominant social networking site MySpace --once the poster child for the Los Angeles technology startup world failed under News Corp? sean percival lalawag myspace social networking lessons' Former MySpace VP Sean Percival says it was a "spaghetti-ball mess". READ MORE>>.

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Social Network News Networking Los Angeles 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 4, 2017

Yet if you wait for an economy bubble before starting your new business, you will be making a comparable mistake to the people who thought during the dot-com bubble "all I have to do is a startup, and I'll be rich." If you're worried about threats to the survival of your company, don't look for them in the news.

Startup 77

Startup Advertising Social Network Ideas 77

TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

They dominate the media, have accrued millions of fans on social networks and have branched into retail, fashion, production and more. Their relationship with fans is 24/7 and, regardless of how you feel about the family, their popularity is a clear indicator of this new always-on connection between public figures and their fans.

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Help Startup Activision Media 115

Tech.Co

JUNE 22, 2018

Tech startups are always looking to capitalize on the next big thing. And every year, the startup ecosystem is slightly different. Entrepreneurs preparing to launch a startup in 2019 should be aware of the latest trends that will guide their successes or failures. Voice AI Is Trending Up. Why Tech Startups Care.

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Startup Guide Demand Google 131

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 24, 2016

I signed up for Facebook before many – in 2005 – when I first moved back to the US. I had started keeping a personal blog (on Blogger) about family life just for my friends and family and I realized how hard it was to get even my closest family members to remember to visit there to see updated photos of the kids.

Startup 150

Startup Blogging Newsletter Social Network 150

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 10, 2010

We had special guest Denise Grayson of The Social Network. Social Media User's Bill of Rights. TechCrunch Sale to AOL: [link] news/ci_16195749?source=rss& TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield Gripe Pitch. TechCrunch Disrupt Start Battlefield Namesake Pitch. Facebook Private Groups. Net Neutrality Dies.

Social Network 66

Social Network .Net Networking RSS 66

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. The first thing we do, is we start with great content. So, we start with that. Right now, news organizations write off the news cycle.

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Marketing Funding Content Writing 232

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 22, 2012

In addition, there is a real business opportunity here for startups. Make your company visible, reachable and responsive through social networks. Make navigation simple and consistent, with abundant online help The good news is that, if your company does it right, it might be another Amazon.

Startup 85

Startup Technical Review Social Network News 85

socalTECH

JUNE 30, 2010

Last week, Los Angeles-based Stroome (www.stroome.com), a new startup originally spawned out of a project at the USC Annenberg School of Communications, won $200,000 in the 2010 Knight News Challenge. Tom Grasty: Essentially, we started off as a graduate school project at USC. We grew out of an interesting use case.

Journal 187

Journal USC News Startup 187

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 30, 2019

Yet if you wait for an economy bubble before starting your new business, you will be making a comparable mistake to the people who thought during the dot-com bubble "all I have to do is a startup, and I'll be rich." If you're worried about threats to the survival of your company, don't look for them in the news.

Startup 80

Startup Advertising Social Network Ideas 80

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

Internet users need to start watching out for themselves, like looking both ways before you cross the street. In addition, there is a real business opportunity here for startups. Make your company visible, reachable and responsive through social networks. Don’t take shortcuts on these.

Startup 94

Startup Technical Review Social Network News 94

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Everyone is talking about how social media can help you jumpstart your business at no cost, and experts are springing up on all sides to help you do it at a high cost. So who do you believe, and what are the keys to success for your startup? Understand the basic tools – the social media trinity. Then set your goals.

Social Media 95

Social Media Media Startup Blogging 95

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. Yet most startups I know experience the same shock of disappointment when they first open up their website to offer their “million dollar idea” product, and nobody comes. Set up an award, and show winners. People buy from people.

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Web Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising 117

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Today's interview is with Jo Webber , the CEO and founder of Pod.io , a startup which has developed an app to help people connect with others over shared interests. Jo told us why, in a world full of social networking apps, why Pod.io What's your background and how did you start the company? What is Pod.io?

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Mentor Southern California Startup Networking 157

Eric Greenspan

MAY 25, 2010

I didn’t know what I was getting into when I started buying live endorsement radio ads back in 2005. Tech News, powered by Make It Work on CBS’s KNX1070 was our first show. For one, we built a following by using Facebook and Twitter and other social networking sites. The Make It Work Mini Cooper Fleet.

Social Media 220

Social Media Media Blogging Social Network 220

socalTECH

AUGUST 10, 2009

Our interview this morning is with Babette Pepaj , CEO and founder of BakeSpace (www.bakespace.com), a local Los Angeles startup focused on social networking around food. We caught up with Babette to get the story behind the site, and how the site helped her escape from the world of reality television. What is BakeSpace?

Social Network 174

Social Network Startup Sites Networking 174

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

PT as they kick off the new weekly tech law show "TechZulu Law" with a discussion with IP attorney Denise Grayson, who portrays the attorney of Eduardo Saverin in the film about the early days of Facebook, "The Social Network.". TZLaw is a weekly, 45-minute live-streaming talk show hosted by Lisa Borodkin and Christina Gagnier.

IP 81

IP Social Network Technical Review Networking 81

Tech.Co

MARCH 1, 2018

And while that cliché has been said about everything in the Lone Star state for years, it rings particularly true for the hottest startups showcasing their big innovations at SXSW Startup Night 2018 presented by the Kauffman Foundation and TechCo. Beast Mode is taking on a new meaning in the startup world.

Startup 79

Startup Mentor Platform Help 79

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2014

In addition, there is a real business opportunity here for startups. Make your company visible, reachable and responsive through social networks. Make navigation simple and consistent, with abundant online help The good news is that, if your company does it right, it might be another Amazon. Marty Zwilling.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur Technical Review Startup Social Network 100

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2013

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. Yet most startups I know experience the same shock of disappointment when they first open up their website to offer their “million dollar idea” product, and nobody comes. Set up an award, and show winners. People buy from people.

Search Engine Optimization 105

Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising SEO 105

socalTECH

MAY 4, 2011

One of the stealthiest Los Angeles startups to emerge in the last few months has been Namesake (www.namesake.com), headed by Brian Norgard and co-founded by Dan Gould. Norgard is a serial entrepreneur, having co-founded NewRoo (acquired by Fox Interactive Media/MySpace) and co-founding Twitter advertising startup Ad.ly.

Social Network 273

Social Network Startup West Hollywood Ideas 273

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 17, 2013

It’s not uncommon for me to see a startup business plan “mission” to be the “premier brand” for their product, yet their marketing budget in the financials is trivial. So what are some credible marketing and promotion steps you should consider for your startup? Use social media and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) to start.

Marketing 106

Marketing Startup Social Media SEM 106

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 26, 2012

A much more different Gabi is making news here. A new startup from as far as Berlin, loui AppsUG is making Facebook more interesting and personalized to as real as following status updates relating to one’s mood and preferences. The startup, loui Apps was founded in Berlin late last year. This is what she had to say.

Social Network 89

Social Network Startup CTO Coach Social Media 89

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 3, 2019

That challenge is a major business opportunity, as well as a risk, for startups. Make your company visible, reachable and responsive through social networks. Make navigation simple and consistent, with abundant online help The good news is that, if your company does it right, it might be another Amazon.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Symantec Social Network News 78

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 4, 2017

In addition, there is a real business opportunity here for startups. Make your company visible, reachable and responsive through social networks. Make navigation simple and consistent, with abundant online help The good news is that, if your company does it right, it might be another Amazon.

Entrepreneur 54

Entrepreneur Technical Review Startup Symantec 54

socalTECH

MAY 27, 2010

For this morning's interview, we have an interview with Kieve Huffman , the co-founder of Dather (www.dather.com), a new Los Angeles startup which has created a tool which helps to aggregate social networking web sites and media. What's your background, and how did you start Dather?

Startup 213

Startup Buzznet Entertainment Social Network 213

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

I have started thinking about what the future might look like and I’ve started imagining what I call, “MMOV” or massive multiplayer online video. Maker’s talent started commenting on it and sharing it. It made national news. Maker was contacted by every major news outlet. Why would it?

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Startup Media Content Platform 380

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2010

For as long as I can remember, computer users have been complaining about the array of names and passwords required to get work done – a different unique user identification name and password are required to start the computer, email, social networks, banking, read online news, connect to the office, or check your phone bill.

Startup 79

Startup Web 2.0 IBM IBM 79

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 16, 2013

If you think "I better not start a startup now, because the economy is still not booming" you will be making a comparable mistake to the people who thought during the dot-com bubble "all I have to do is a startup, and I''ll be rich." Negotiate, or use social networks, which are virtually free.

Startup 99

Startup Advertising Social Network Ideas 99

socalTECH

JULY 23, 2013

What''s one of the hottest, fastest growing mobile apps out there out of a Southern California startup? The app has been extremely popular for dating, but co-founder and CMO Justin Mateen says it''s more than dating, it''s about meeting all sorts of new people. If the feeling is mutual, we tell you the good news, and introduce you.

Mobile 245

Mobile Southern California News Snapchat 245

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 3, 2009

I recently appeared on Fox Business News covering the topic of raising Venture Capital. This adds some pressure to speed things up. Start-up lawyers – we do deals with them constantly. Easier to start by networking with some of our investments. Video is about 7 minutes. Don’t.

Venture Capital 210

Venture Capital Startup Summary Social Network 210

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 15, 2011

It seems to be an accepted fact these days that big companies normally innovate by buying a startup with innovative products, rather than focusing on in-house innovations. I see many startups who seem satisfied with a “me too” approach, building yet another social network or e-commerce site, rather than being truly innovative.

Startup 94

Startup Case Study Ideas Framework 94

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

I recently spoke at Caltech at the Caltech / MIT Enterprise Forum on “the future of social networking,&# the 30-minute video is here and the PowerPoint presentation is here on DocStoc ). What are the big trends that will drive the next phase of social networks? And so it goes with social networking.

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Social Network Networking Web 2.0 Startup 318