SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 19, 2012

I was talking with an early-stage founder who has a product vision and wants to get it built. He wanted to get input from me on what he's doing, and he wants to begin to ask developers what it would take to build his product. Me : Product definition, use cases, feature list, wireframes, comps, really whatever you have.

Develop 354

Develop Development Technical Review CTO Coach 354

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 9, 2010

I believe that this is a major new area of growth & innovation for the Internet as Cloud Services start to form deeper & richer layers. You can think of even your PC as a stack in which the hardware manufacturers handled physical layers, Microsoft handled the OS layer and application companies built higher up in the stack.

Startup 343

Startup Technical Review S3 Services 343

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 28, 2012

Fred Wilson wrote two posts in 2010 that were very influential with the startup community. I know that they really impacted an entire cohort of startups because every company that was coming to pitch me businesses was (is) saying, “I’m a ‘mobile first’ company.” The power of large screen real estate.

Web 334

Web Mobile Startup Software Review 334

socalTECH

JULY 22, 2016

Rufus Labs is one of a number of hardware startups which have started to proliferate in the community, due to low cost hardware, 3D printing, and crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo. What's your product, and what is it used for? We're focused on a product which makes for a more efficient, safer, workplace.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Startup Software Review CTO Hire 100

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2012

Tech Companies & Calls: I once read a quote on Twitter that said, If you use a tech service for free then product is you. Google, Facebook & Twitter all provide free services to end users and we eat them up. It’s why people buy branded products. As I said, YOU are the product. In fact, it is. Believe me.

Mobile 311

Mobile Technical Review Google Screening 311

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 25, 2012

As we continue this monumental year in the startup realm, we welcome a newcomer – Boston Startup School. Last week Boston Startup School officially launched and began with their inaugural class. ” -says Shaun Johnson, Co-Founder and COO of Boston Startup School. great jobs.

Education 86

Education Startup Software Review Technical Review 86

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 8, 2009

Traction can simply mean showing that you’re making progress with customers, product development, channel partners, initial revenue as a proof point, attracting well-known angel investors, winning industry awards / recognition. It is code word for “I’m not ready to invest for whatever reason … I need more proof.&#.

Venture Capital 309

Venture Capital Guide Startup Technical Review 309

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 11, 2011

3D Movies, 3D Printing, 3D Televisions, 3DS, our entire screen world is turning 3D and now its time for your mobile screen to get in on the fun. We answer these questions and really dive into the LG 4G Thrill in our review below. inch 800 x 480-pixel screen that can displaying both 2D and 3D content. Sporting a 4.3-inch

Software Review 77

Software Review Screening Orange County Mobile 77

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 13, 2011

Huge thank you to Steve De Long for the write up. How did you start blogging? “My In 2004 / 2005 I was starting to get intrigued with user-generated content. was starting. Either it’s a bunch of pictures or screen shots or it’s a bunch of words. You still need the presentation to back that up.

Venture Capital 288

Venture Capital Startup Technical Review Software Review 288

socalTECH

MAY 11, 2010

We caught up with EcoMom CEO Jody Sherman , to learn more about the company. We help them identify products that are safe and health for them and their families, from organic baby food, to household items. We're very transparent on what products we are approving on and our filtering process.

Software Review 200

Software Review Commerce Startup Sites 200

socalTECH

MAY 21, 2013

One of the largest concentrations of technical talent in Los Angeles is in Glendale, at YP -- staffed with a surprising number of Los Angeles startup vets. What''s your background and how did you end up at YP? Before that, I was running product at Spotrunner. Our whole product and technology team is about 500 people.

Technical Review 223

Technical Review Glendale Advertising Google 223

socalTECH

MAY 21, 2013

One of the largest concentrations of technical talent in Los Angeles is in Glendale, at YP (www.yp.com) -- staffed with a surprising number of Los Angeles startup vets. What''s your background and how did you end up at YP.com? Before that, I was running product at Spotrunner. How big is YP.com? Louis and Atlanta.

Technical Review 211

Technical Review Glendale Advertising Google 211

socalTECH

JUNE 23, 2021

How do you reinvent your startup-focused on in-person, grass roots marketing-in the face of a global pandemic? Alex tells us about how the startup had to reinvent itself during the pandemic, and how it's now taking advantage of the resurgence of the economy to build its business. What's your feeling on if things are picking up again?

Marketing 113

Marketing Los Angeles Zag Startup 113

socalTECH

JANUARY 13, 2012

One of the areas that startups and healthcare investors have turned their attention to in recent years, is leveraging the many advances in technology--wireless, smart phones, software, and more--and applying those to the health area. Talk about what your products are used for? What's the story behind the company?

Software Review 140

Software Review Cloud Computing Startup Technical Review 140

InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Software as a service (SaaS) is a popular business model because it facilitates the delivery of incremental value to customers, while allowing the vendor to adjust their prices over time. Like cell phone pricing, overage charges motivate fast-growing customers to step up to higher monthly license fee levels.

SaaS 215

SaaS Pricing Sales Custom 215

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2010

But when I read thoughtful pieces on the future of technology I start to imagine where our lives will be in 10 years. Yet 2010 is already showing me how connected our lives and our health are starting to become. My favorite new software tool is DailyBurn. So I signed up for the online version of Weight Watchers.

Technical Review 278

Technical Review Software Review Startup SoCal 278

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 20, 2015

If Smucker’s can annually generate hundreds of millions in sales for a variety of food products, there is little risk that a mediocre company or product name will preclude you from achieving similar success. Follow Tom''s lead and make the pronunciation of your company and products obvious. Do''s And Don''t Do''s.

Custom 100

Custom Customer Technical Review Software Review 100

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

This is an updated post from my ongoing series on Startup Advice that I learned from founding two companies. . I keep my competitors as friends and those that didn’t choose me or my product as friends, too. They had a team trained up in Documentum and we certainly had enemies from the inside. I HATE LOSING. I hate it.

Outsource Development 328

Outsource Development Software Review Technical Review News 328

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 15, 2009

This is part of my ongoing series on Start-up Lessons that I learned from founding two companies. I keep my competitors as friends and those that didn’t choose me or my product as friends, too. But first I’d like to start with a story. I HATE LOSING. I hate it. I really, really, really hate it. I move on.

Startup 151

Startup Outsource Development Software Review Technical Review 151

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 23, 2010

And to give credit where it’s due (in addition to the content that Fred producers) a lot of the discussion works well because of the Disqus commenting platform. Answers OnStartups- Shortly after I started blogging I noticed a website called “ Answers on Startups ,&# which I instantly loved and spent a bunch of time on.

Blogging 301

Blogging SEO Startup Writing 301

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 24, 2013

If you are the first to deliver this, your startup might be the next Google! Here is an entry-level benchmark for the new software personal assistants: Simple and intuitive communication. A good assistant know how get things done efficiently, recognizing user hardware and software limitations. Technology environment savvy.

Web 98

Web Entrepreneur Software Review Google 98

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

If your startup is looking for an angel investor, it makes sense to present your plan to flocks of angels, and assume that at least one will swoop down and scoop you up. It won’t help your case or your workload to do an email blast and follow-up with 60,000 members around the world. Or does it? Keiretsu Forum.

Angel 102

Angel Keiretsu Organization Template 102

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 4, 2013

AM: I started in Safari to go on Reddit or a certain Reddit app, then I’m going to YouTube, and then I’m going into Vimeo. It started off with YouTube first and then we started to pull in some of the other popular channels from big and small companies and Pheebo TV grew from there. The bigger screen, the better.

Startup 106

Startup Design Mobile Software Review 106

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 30, 2010

So when I started talking with Evan Rifkin almost a year ago about the company he was planning to build, I was intrigued. Let’s start from the highest level that will not be rocket science. But I believe it’s a very comprehensive solution and our due diligence with large app developers confirmed as much.

Mobile 282

Mobile Invest Company Companies 282

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 8, 2011

For those who still might be wondering what Spotlight: LA Tech is all about, It’s a screening room for new technology homegrown in our region. It gives music companies a direct pipeline to market their products and services to music fans. We have helped many other startups through our carefully designed investment model.

CalTech 100

CalTech Technical Review Company Companies 100

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 24, 2014

While Lift and Uber allow people to request a pickup and ride from screen tested drivers to transport them and their friends safely to and from their destinations, Buddytruck fills a void that the ride-sharing services are sorely lacking, hauling of items. TZ: What was the development schedule from idea to picking up your first haul?

FAQ 98

FAQ Startup Technical Review Santa Monica 98

Xconomy

AUGUST 9, 2016

Apple’s iPhone 7 is due out next month. Already on that plateau are products like the commercial jet airliner, which hasn’t changed much since Boeing introduced the 747 in 1970. Planes have evolved on the inside through the addition of features like all-glass cockpits and fly-by-wire software. That sounds cool, but tricky.

Software Review 40

Software Review Screening Design Mobile 40

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

This is an updated post from my ongoing series on Startup Advice that I learned from founding two companies. . I keep my competitors as friends and those that didn’t choose me or my product as friends, too. They had a team trained up in Documentum and we certainly had enemies from the inside. I HATE LOSING. I hate it.

Outsource Development 333

Outsource Development Software Review Technical Review News 333

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Price: $8 per month for basic plans, up to $12 for extra screens and advanced features. Secret Codes: Here’s a handy list of codes for searching various genres on Netflix. Price: $20 per month to start, multiple packages available. You can catch up on show episodes as long as they aired 3 days ago or less.

Tips 40

Tips Netflix Hulu Services 40

socalTECH

OCTOBER 30, 2008

Sunil Rajaraman: We provide free, web-based screenwriting software to aspiring writers and professionals in the community. By offering that software for free, we've attracted over 10,000 writers to our site. We'd always talked about starting a company together. The software will always be free, but we will sell the content.

Content 138

Content Writing Software Review Hollywood 138

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 15, 2016

The daughter of a Chinese immigrant, Wang grew up on the streets of Los Angeles selling slippers and lighters with her mom. Not quite satisfied with the lack of human connection in life behind a computer screen, Wang worked her way into Dealmoon leadership after a fateful meeting with her future business partners at a soccer match.

Technical Review 40

Technical Review Social Media Startup Screening 40

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 23, 2012

Once you’ve decided on an idea to move forward with, you’re ready to start deciphering the data you’ve compiled on the existing competition and choosing what to do with your own app. You’re asking a user, who is most likely using another app of some sort, to give up their current favorite and give yours a shot. What is their hook?

Marketing 84

Marketing Software Review Tips Competition 84

Frank Addante

JUNE 10, 2007

► August (1) Stay Positive ► July (2) Go Fast, but Don’t Hurry The DNA of an A++ Team ▼ June (1) Setting up Shop - Picking an Office Space ► May (3) Startup 6.0 - the Rubicon Project: Internet Advert. Under Process, Over Deliver So, you need to develop a product? Visit StrongMail Website Startup 4.0:

Startup 40

Startup Technical Review Software Review Advertising 40