Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

The event is a 2-day training in.Net, HTML5, Windows 8, Asp.NET MVC and other Microsoft technologies. In addition, world renowned speakers are invited to discuss the latest trends in technology. From Startup to Grown-up with Windows Azure Web SitesMany demonstrations exist on how to get started with Windows Azure Web Sites.

Training 65

Training Technical Review Technology Software Review 65

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2020

Even a million users on your social media site won’t pay the bills until you sell some advertising or a premium service. In my experience, even in startups, longer-term strategy often gets pushed off the agenda due to current challenges. Attract, train, and reward only the best leaders. Don’t make growth a big-bang event.

Technical Review 124

Technical Review Layoffs Social Media Metrics 124

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Some analysis and due diligence along the following lines should be performed on every idea, as a reality check, before committing your efforts and other people’s money to building a business: Look for places where competitors are few. Don’t forget to consider customer alternatives, like trains versus airplanes.

Ideas 83

Ideas Technical Review Patents Startup 83

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Unit costs are important, but don’t forget about the cash flow hit, extra storage costs, and the probability of obsolete inventory due to necessary updates or pivots. People with the wrong tools or no training. It’s no secret that some people are more productive than others, due to skills, training, or commitment.

Outsource Development 122

Outsource Development Outsource Metrics Technical Review 122

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 9, 2013

It got me thinking about the tech industry. Because often these Conference Hos bring back their latest idea from the hot tub cocktail session with their favorite tech superstar. In the tech world we are breeding a bit of a culture where we have entrepreneurs who are conference famous but have small have small revenues and red ink.

Conference 398

Conference Technical Review Truecar Software Review 398

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

Some analysis and due diligence along the following lines should be performed on every idea, as a reality check, before committing your efforts and other people’s money to building a business: Look for places where competitors are few. Don’t forget to consider customer alternatives, like trains versus airplanes.

Ideas 106

Ideas Entrepreneur Technical Review Patents 106

socalTECH

JUNE 8, 2011

In the rush toward the daily deals space, it seems like there is at least one, new, daily deals site created every day. It's an incredibly crowded industry, which not only includes giants like Groupon and LivingSocial, but countless smaller sites, newspapers, and others all looking for a piece of the action. What is Deal Current?

Platform 263

Platform Training Software Review Advertising 263

socalTECH

AUGUST 6, 2012

Santa Monica-based Demand Media (www.demandmedia.com) has seen its share of ups and downs as one of the highest visibility technology and media companies to come out of Southern California's technology ecosystem in recent years. But now, those taking assignments have to be rated and reviewed, and have expertise in that area.

Demand 240

Demand Media eHow Content 240

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

We're here to help them solve the problem of compliance and retail policy enforcement, and to understand what people are saying about their products next to their buy buttons, what kind of reviews they are getting, and to understand other things that influence sales. We provide analytics on the velocity of sales across their channels.

Artificial Inteligence 140

Artificial Inteligence Startup Commerce Sales 140

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2019

Now, if your web site is not clear and clean, or you don’t have a chat robot for a product question online, you may be abandoned as providing poor customer service, just as certainly as having to wait in a long product exchange line after the holidays. Technology enhances experience, not impedes it.

Customer 84

Customer Custom Company Companies 84

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Nearly every successful tech startup I’ve observed over the past 20 years has gone through a similar growth pattern: Innovate, systematize then scale operations. So it makes me laugh to this day when I talk with a journalist or potential investor in the company and they ask flippantly, “How is MakeSpace a technology company?”

Startup 286

Startup Technical Review Customer Custom 286

socalTECH

MARCH 5, 2012

Dog owners can browse through the site, and find the best options for their pet. So, back in November and December we started putting together the site you see, which enables everyone to do this. We use LinkedIn, gather testimonials, and provide some training through instructional videos, multiple choice tests.

Technical Review 164

Technical Review Startup Sites Malibu 164

socalTECH

MARCH 5, 2012

Dog owners can browse through the site, and find the best options for their pet. So, back in November and December we started putting together the site you see, which enables everyone to do this. We use LinkedIn, gather testimonials, and provide some training through instructional videos, multiple choice tests.

Technical Review 160

Technical Review Startup Sites Malibu 160

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 15, 2013

There were online tools to book this stuff but the Internet booking sites were early. When he was 7-8 my wife used to sit down with him to do homework and train him the importance of getting it done early and well. I had a business class seat due to status of flying a lot and my family was in economy. “What? Fast forward.

Sales 416

Sales Class Training Technical Review 416

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 9, 2014

Due Diligence. Training Materials. Raj was the business guy, but my background was in tech and startups. “Other platforms and freelancing sites lose the transparency aspect. Professional brands like Bain, Barclays, Deloitte, Booz Allen Hamilton; MBA/academia like Columbia, Harvard, Wharton, etc.

Outsource Development 105

Outsource Development Software Review Technical Review Outsource 105

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

He offers six tricks for jumping off the excuse train and forge the path to your goals: • Avoid the need to blame others for anything. Here’s something to remember: Your entire life has been a training ground for you to capture your destiny right now. But often, people fall back on excuses and give up on trying to reach their goals.”.

Training 79

Training Tips Startup Activity 79

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 23, 2010

Web reputation maligning has become a serious problem, and I can find only a couple of sites so far, like ReputationDefender , which are focused on the issue. As I have discussed in previous articles, social networking sites like Facebook are now the most frequently used websites on the Internet.

Content 49

Content Web Technical Review Innocal 49

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 9, 2009

As 2010 approaches, a whole new year of exciting start-ups, tech news, gadgets, and much more is ahead. TechZulu wants to thank not only the Los Angeles tech community but the entire tech community for all the awesome support you have given us throughout this past year. We already have a jammed packed schedule for 2010.

Technical Review 40

Technical Review Stickam Web Conference 40

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 22, 2012

In order to prepare for TechCrunch Disrupt 2012 I reviewed company bios via the official site and read taglines that said “cool” rather than what the company does. To start, let’s take a peek inside my train of thinking while I was preparing what I would report on for Tech Crunch Disrupt 2012. 1 Pre Planning.

Press 97

Press Startup Technical Review Email 97

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 20, 2015

Social sites are a great way to advertise your business. Create pages for your business on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+ and any other social sites that are used by potential customers. You also need to have a business website or optimize your current site. Lay out all the advantages they will get by working with you.

Tips 40

Tips Advertising Training Customer 40

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 28, 2011

Mostly geared towards college students and young professionals, users can log on fill out a profile and be paired up with users of similar interests on the site. Founders, Aigerim Duiseneyeva and Shana Zheng created the site based on their personal travel experiences. The key to the site is all about compatibility.

Social Media 89

Social Media Startup Sites Tips 89

SoCal Delicious

JANUARY 20, 2010

On CBS MoneyWatch: Why Debit Cards Are Dangerous BNET Business Network: BNET TechRepublic ZDNet ZDNet Members login Newsletters Site Assistance RSS Feeds Home News & Blogs Videos White Papers Downloads Reviews Popular Enterprise Web 2.0 Dion Hinchcliffe Get Enterprise Web 2.0 The standard to watch is activity strea.ms

Web 29

Web Technical Review Web 2.0 Social Media 29

Tech Coast Venture Network

AUGUST 11, 2015

New employees are offered $2,000 to quit after the first week of training if they decide the job isn’t for them. Chevron shows it cares about employees by providing health and fitness centers on site or through health-club memberships. It offers other health-oriented programs such as massages and personal training.

Examples 100

Examples Company Companies Google 100

Tech Coast Venture Network

AUGUST 11, 2015

New employees are offered $2,000 to quit after the first week of training if they decide the job isn’t for them. Chevron shows it cares about employees by providing health and fitness centers on site or through health-club memberships. It offers other health-oriented programs such as massages and personal training.

Examples 100

Examples Company Companies Google 100

socalTECH

DECEMBER 12, 2008

The company just opened up a beta of its site Thursday. There's lots of other health care sites on the web, what's different here? The medical sector is not known for readily adopting technology, how are you handling that? Do you have any issues with privacy of healthcare information on the site? The market will dictate.

Startup 100

Startup Technical Review Southern California Sites 100

socalTECH

DECEMBER 12, 2008

The company just opened up a beta of its site Thursday. There's lots of other health care sites on the web, what's different here? The medical sector is not known for readily adopting technology, how are you handling that? Do you have any issues with privacy of healthcare information on the site? The market will dictate.

Startup 100

Startup Technical Review Southern California Sites 100

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 21, 2016

One of the drawbacks of using BoostSuite is that once you install the code to your site, it may not add the BoostSuite tracker to all of your web pages. The software blocks them from accessing sites like twitter, youtube, and facebook. One of the drawbacks of this program is that it requires training to use the software.

Tool 40

Tool Software Review SEO Email 40

Berkonomics

DECEMBER 17, 2020

In most cases, these applicants for equity funding must be rooted in technology to apply to this limited discussion. The European Business Angel Network (EBAN), and similar organizations in other countries including Canada, all have web sites with directories of angel groups that are local to you. Friends and family investors.

Equity 156

Equity Technical Review Class Organization 156

socalTECH

OCTOBER 28, 2010

How do you take a business you started as your own personal web site, and turn it into an online powerhouse, completely bootstrapped, from the little town of Ojai, California--not exactly known as a technology town? Lynda Weinman: With the downturn due to the dot com crash, our school business died on the vine.

Startup 242

Startup Web Design Writing Web 242

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 21, 2016

Next comes the more arduous process of reviewing every applicant, looking for key attributes including the following. On a business team, the ability to communicate verbally and in writing is more important than technical depth. Get it reviewed and approved by peers, including salary and perks. Good communication skills.

Technical Review 56

Technical Review Coach Training Screening 56

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 27, 2017

Customers quickly detect intern usage or outsourcing to unfamiliar cultures, and will share their reactions through social media, rating sites, and personally. Use technology to personalize and expedite requests. The solution is to set the norm with positive reviews and too many delighted customer stories to challenge.

Customer 95

Customer Custom Services Technical Review 95

AeA Los Angeles Council

APRIL 25, 2008

Many jobs require face-to-face interaction with co-workers or clients that no amount of technology can overcome. That’s only true if your firm is not continuing to do on-site meetings, company functions with social outlets, and quarterly reviews. The company culture can get lost without frequent interaction.

AeA 40

AeA IBM IBM Tool 40

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2017

Don’t believe the old myth that with a few hours of work a day and a great web site, you can get rich while you sleep. I’m a strong believer that a great team can achieve success with a less impressive product offering, while potentially disruptive technology often goes nowhere due to a team with an uninspired work ethic.

Funding 55

Funding Satisfaction Customer Custom 55

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 19, 2010

Due in large part to the current economy and an ultra-competitive job market, a Gen-Y entrepreneurial tsunami is already upon us. For a startup or small business executive serving as mentor, the proverbial “win-win” is created as they benefit from an injection of essential bandwidth, youthful energy, and technical expertise.

Competition 96

Competition Startup Technical Review IBM 96

SoCal CTO

JULY 13, 2010

10 Ways To Be Your Own Boss - A VC : Venture Capital and Technology , June 18, 2010 The folks at Behance and Cool Hunting asked me to talk at their 99% Conference a couple months ago. had two occasions recently to review products which had clear market leadership. Here are the top 30 along with a brief snippet from the post.

Startup 175

Startup Venture Capital Slides Blogging 175

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

reinvented, with more people online and trained. But Friendster’s computer systems couldn’t keep up with the explosive growth (reportedly due to the complexity of the security model set up to control connections, privacy and authenticity of users) so MySpace was hot on the heels and swept up the market in a very rapid ascent.

Social Network 318

Social Network Networking Web 2.0 Startup 318