Both Sides of the Table

MAY 9, 2018

But your co-founder had been senior at one of the big enterprise software companies and if I remember correctly American Express had run a big pilot with you. Frankly, it’s the life of ANY executives with whom you want to sell product, do a business development deal with, execute M&A, a journalist you want to write about your company?

Software Review 381

Software Review Startup Email Conference 381

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 28, 2012

I’ve wanted to write a blog post called “Mobile Second” for a long time to make this point more forcefully. The power of large screen real estate. But on the other hand if you have a product with a very high gross margin (software, virtual goods, etc.) Try writing long reviews of a restaurant.

Web 334

Web Mobile Startup Software Review 334

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 1, 2012

Tasty Labs say their goal is to try and put “the useful back into social software” and they may be inching close to fulfilling it with their latest project, Human.io This allows publishers to easily create missions and activities to get people involved more directly than just reading stuff on a screen. launched Friday. He says, “Human.io

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Mobile Writing Activity Screening 68

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 23, 2010

Fred talks about it here – he beat me to the punch because I always wanted to write about how awesome this is. Only later did I realize that this was part of Dharmesh Shah’s larger blog and that the software was based on the popular “stack overflow&# software. It’s an awesome implementation.

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Blogging SEO Startup Writing 301

socalTECH

OCTOBER 30, 2008

to the business of script writing, and is looking to combine a free online tool for writing scripts with matching those scripts with content producers. Sunil Rajaraman: We provide free, web-based screenwriting software to aspiring writers and professionals in the community. What's Scripped? That is the way to attract writers.

Content 138

Content Writing Software Review Hollywood 138

TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Creators and influencers like Bernstein are forging a path from content creator to full-fledged business, with multiple revenue streams via podcasts, licensing deals, branded merchandise and even software products. “A Podfund , for example, writes checks sized between $25,000 to $50,000 to emerging podcasters. Rethinking value.

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Platform Marketing Tool Venture Capital 170

socalTECH

JULY 22, 2016

Plus, they don't collect data, and use really old, limited software. Gabe Grifoni: I had actually transitioned to the writing side, and focusing on tech. That got me to CES for some technical writing and journalism, and I started checking out the scene. Those handheld scanners cost $2000 to $2500, and they weight 10 pounds.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Startup Software Review CTO Hire 100

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

Write things down. We helped the write out their requirements for a system. Two weeks after winning the deal and well into implementation planning we released a new version of our software. How could a company like ours be so callous as not to support their software (even one more than 4 years out of date)? Be gracious.

Outsource Development 333

Outsource Development Software Review Technical Review News 333

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

Write things down. We helped the write out their requirements for a system. Two weeks after winning the deal and well into implementation planning we released a new version of our software. How could a company like ours be so callous as not to support their software (even one more than 4 years out of date)? Be gracious.

Outsource Development 328

Outsource Development Software Review Technical Review News 328

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 13, 2011

Huge thank you to Steve De Long for the write up. Either it’s a bunch of pictures or screen shots or it’s a bunch of words. A deep dive into the Foundry Group investment philosophy including an interesting discussion of their investing Themes. “… our lens is: Internet Software Companies anywhere in the U.S.

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Venture Capital Startup Technical Review Software Review 288

Xconomy

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

But the request this time was different: could we urgently help make realistic screen displays for a big Hollywood science fiction movie that was just about to start shooting? Writing Code. It’s pretty common for us to get requests from movie-makers about showing our graphics or posters or books in movies.

Hollywood 81

Hollywood Startup Screening Writing 81

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 17, 2010

The VC’s & executives were then asked to make “commitments&# (in writing) to 3-5 of the companies that they felt they could make some sort of contribution to. We had software executives from Google, Yahoo!, Walk into any Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in Southern California and you can’t miss their digital screens.

Company 276

Company Companies Startup Southern California 276

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 27, 2014

Remount your devices /system directory as read/write. $ If you don’t have any additional GDK app content inserted into the “ok glass” menu you might only see a blank screen on the “ok glass” menu. Apps & Software Dev & Design Google glass Health healthcare Hospitals Prestine.io' Take a look.

Google 89

Google Design Content Screening 89

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 15, 2009

We helped the write out their requirements for a system. Two weeks after winning the deal and well into implementation planning we released a new version of our software. How could a company like ours be so callous as not to support their software (even one more than 4 years out of date)? we would support 6.0 And so on.

Startup 151

Startup Outsource Development Software Review Technical Review 151

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 27, 2014

A refresh of their flagship smart fridge, this new four-door model with built-in Wi-Fi and an integrated LCD touchscreen incorporates compatibility with Samsung’s Galaxy S5 and Note 3, allowing you to mirror your smartphone on the LCD screen. “Neatly organized food items will be recognized and categorized via sensors.

Belkin 92

Belkin Startup Google Press 92

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

They are nicely placed, well thought out and my man-sized hands have no problems navigating the screen. It was a little buggy and crashed a time or two when I first got it, but during the writing of this review, they released an update that seemed to address the glitches, and so far, it’s running quite well. Seesmic 1.0

Marketing 60

Marketing Software Review Screening Social Media 60

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

We also show you screen shots and everything of the search result pages. Those companies are ones they don't have time to write about, or don't have an interest in, or who they just don't have the resources to write about. Finally, what's your goal for the next few months?

News 124

News Advertising Press Sites 124

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2010

Writing down your weight from your scale is obviously a manual process and it’s tedious. My favorite new software tool is DailyBurn. Problem is – Weight Watchers software TOTALLY SUCKS. We’ll see. Enter Withings. I’m not that public about my weight. I prefer the private portal. Pretty cool stuff.

Technical Review 278

Technical Review Software Review Startup SoCal 278

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 23, 2012

If you forget everything else I write about creating an app, remember this: every app needs a hook. From your name, to your user interface, to the tone in your on-screen instructions, you promote the concept of being wealthy and not being ashamed of it. The Hook Brings You back. Call your app 1% and embrace your audience.

Marketing 84

Marketing Software Review Tips Competition 84

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 11, 2012

The multi-tiered platform allows for money to be transferred between Facebook friends, the ability to click and purchase any item that you see on Facebook and through the published API’s, developers can integrate and write their own applications on top of the ZunguZ platform. Why the name? Why should people use Zunguz?

Software Review 92

Software Review Social Network Platform Technical Review 92

socalTECH

MAY 11, 2010

Once that a product has made that initial screen, we look further, to make sure it's also cost effective and easy to live with. Between 1991 and 1995, I was in enterprise software and computer distribution. 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

APRIL 30, 2010

Curtis Staker: The essence of what we are doing, is creating image-based technology which can be used either as an augmentation, or in place of what is out there for authentication software. The Confident authentication suite of software, which also includes out of band technology. That enables a truly unique login every time.

Technology 124

Technology Web Sites Orange County 124

Berkonomics

AUGUST 2, 2017

I had long-since added a battery backup for my dual-screen monitors and computer. Do you want to wait until that day to reform, and later write your own love letter to a battery backup? An included USB cable connected my computer with the battery backup. Didn’t think so….

Software Review 266

Software Review Screening Writing Activity 266

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 30, 2012

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. We write and create our own content for the game. Everything happens in the browser (no software to download) and the finished product looks amazing on large screens!

CalTech 91

CalTech Company Companies Idealab 91

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 30, 2010

As I naturally get asked all the time why we invested in Company A or Company B, I thought I’d just put forth my thesis in writing. It broke the hegemony that the carriers had over software on mobile phones and the industry will forever be changed (for the better) for this. I’ll explain in detail below.

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Mobile Invest Company Companies 282

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 6, 2013

” I’m not a morning person; in fact, it’s 2pm as I’m writing this and I’m still in sweat pants, but for this, I’ll gladly be there. This topic, software making the car a better experience, is really exciting. Are you going to be able to get there at 8 for his Keynote speech?”

Advertising 97

Advertising Startup Marketing Mobile 97

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 22, 2014

We had a pretty simple screen, and it had a circle, and it told you how many minutes you were active. So you write your hypothesis on what’s called a business canvas model and then you go talk to your potential customer. A lot of apps these days have so many features that it’s very confusing. It’s just about being active.

USC 104

USC Southern California Activity Study 104

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Someone decided to initiate a software arm to grow the business, so key executives and skilled resources were re-allocated to start a software project. The result was a big hit to the hardware business, as well as an unsuccessful software business. Document required systems for repeatability without you.

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Resource Examples Design Entrepreneur 60

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2009

This post covers the first out of 10 that I’ll write about. The moderator asked the question, “if an entrepreneur writes an email to a VC and doesn’t hear back what should they do?&# This VC responded, “Move on. The picture above is from the actual event courtesy of Dan Farber who was writing for ZDNet.

Entrepreneur 338

Entrepreneur Startup Venture Capital Google 338

SoCal Delicious

MAY 6, 2012

There are hundreds of entrepreneurs here in Los Angeles who are building awesome companies, writing awesome books, making awesome movies and are trying to solve important problems to help make this world a better place. Here are 62 63 Los Angeles entrepreneurs we can be proud of. Isaac Garcia – CEO and Co-founder of Central Desktop.

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Los Angeles Entrepreneur Angel Fractional CTO 78

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Imagine that you can develop software on your local computer but the entire service is delivered virtually through a partner in the same way people consumer energy with all of the scale benefits that go with that. It’s the input screens where we enter data or search requests. Think about it.

Startup 343

Startup Technical Review S3 Services 343

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2010

If you’re an OEM who wants to move more hardware but you don’t have the muscle to create an entire media ecosystem then you’re best off finding a partner who can build a software OS, app platform and search capabilities. Not because they are bad companies – but because software is not a core competency.

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Content Google Media Hulu 386