Berkonomics

JUNE 11, 2020

Solar panel installations break even only after over years of use, even with subsidies offered by the electric companies or by the Federal government. And adoption of solar technology for home and business was relatively slow until solar companies began offering systems as rentals with guaranteed returns.

Examples 156

Examples .Net Pricing Email 156

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

TechZulu & Gadget Review present REACH. AGN was sold to Net-TV pioneer Pseudo Programs and Rubin served as VP of Games and Sports programming. Before working in California, Chris worked for Maryland based game companies MicroProse and Games Workshop. Before G4, Scot founded All Games Network (AGN).

Technical Review 94

Technical Review Technology Activision Entertainment 94

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 26, 2012

Miselu presented their first prototype, neiro, this year at SXSW for an early debut of what is to come from the company. Miselu is his third company, the first in consumer electronics. Miselu’s CEO, Yoshi Yoshikawa , is no stranger to the bold face of entreprenuership.

Press 100

Press Ideas Product Activity 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2022

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. A caveat is that this is a for-profit organization, so fees to present may be significant. Or does it? Actually numbers and locations are just the beginning.

Startup 135

Startup Keiretsu Platform Invest 135

Berkonomics

DECEMBER 17, 2020

There is an exemption from the requirements that these investors be accredited with net worth or income minimums to qualify legally to invest in your company. If you have a virtual company with your employees working from home locations, as many startups do, it should be the location of the founder.

Equity 156

Equity Technical Review Class Organization 156

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 31, 2023

In addition, the best companies compare the negative and positive cash flows over a period of time to determine the net present value (NPV) of planned future marketing spending. Obviously, you are looking for demand generation programs that have a positive return on investment (ROI).

Metrics 102

Metrics Demand Paramount Content 102

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2020

In addition, the best companies compare the negative and positive cash flows over a period of time to determine the net present value (NPV) of planned future marketing spending. Obviously, you are looking for demand generation programs that have a positive return on investment (ROI).

Marketing 174

Marketing Invest Demand Metrics 174

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 12, 2020

Jeff Bezos is one of the world’s most admired entrepreneurs, primarily because of his humble style and his growth from a regular person background to a current net worth in the neighborhood of $200 billion dollars. Avoid PowerPoint and graphic slide presentations. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 11/28/2020.

Slides 137

Slides Customer Custom Satisfaction 137

TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 8, 2020

He did note that in the four markets where the company has gone live since launching its business in January 2019 — San Diego, Los Angeles, the Inland Empire , and Sacramento — has yielded an annualized revenue run rate of over $400 million in gross merchandise value (the total value of home sales transacted on its platform).

Sales 282

Sales Demand San Diego Funding 282

Berkonomics

APRIL 4, 2019

Every investor wants regular information from companies taking their money. And most of us investors are frustrated by the lack of regular communication – unless of course – the company needs more money. First, let’s cover the absolute minimum legal requirement a company must provide to its investors.

Class 120

Class Course Report Competition 120

SoCal Tech Calendar

FEBRUARY 27, 2011

These groups are comprised of high net worth individuals who meet -- formally or informally -- to vet and discuss deals and learn about the best new business opportunities. Each network works in a slightly different way: some charge fees for applications or presentations and others are free to apply. See [link] (more)

Capital 113

Capital Angel .Net Startup 113

Berkonomics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Almost anyone who has sold a company has a story to tell about their good deal, the problems with the buyer, a last-minute change of terms, or more. I’ve been offered $15 million for my company and my partner is suing me for all I am worth. How the industry was growing around the company. The background for my story.

Sales 120

Sales Web Design Web Design 120

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2021

Net out the problem and your solution in the first 30 seconds. I’ve seen a lot of startup presentations, and I’ve never seen one that was too short - maybe short on content, but not short on pages. Pitch your company, not your product. Successful startups are all about the right people with the right stuff.

Entrepreneur 156

Entrepreneur Tips Funding Startup 156

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 6, 2022

This requires a simple signature that you have a net worth of at least $1M or have made at least $200K each year for the last two years. Public companies with stock usually have industry analysts and SEC filings to give investors a quick view of the company stock value. Do your homework before investing. Think long-term.

Startup 120

Startup Invest Equity Incubator 120

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 14, 2019

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. A caveat is that this is a for-profit organization, so fees to present may be significant. Or does it? Actually numbers and locations are just the beginning.

Angel 96

Angel Keiretsu Invest Networking 96

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 5, 2020

Today’s customers want to be pulled to you by the positive feedback from others, and the positive image you present through good deeds, like Patagonia’s work with environmental groups. Supplement this feedback with more formal modern satisfaction surveys, like the Net Promoter Score. Use new technology to personalize and expedite.

Customer 133

Customer Custom Social Media Startup 133

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 13, 2010

I’ve always believed that you learn a great deal when you’re presenting, teaching or writing about what you know. 7 years ago when I used to publicly present what we learned at BuildOnline, team members would come up to me afterward and say, “Wow, we really have learned at lot. So it goes with blogging.

Blogging 250

Blogging Social Media Writing Startup 250

Berkonomics

APRIL 14, 2012

First, let’s cover the absolute minimum legal requirement a company has to provide to its investors. At the annual meeting (which can be attended by phone), there are actions that require a vote of the shares present either by proxy or in person. Email readers, continue here.]

Class 202

Class Report Competition .Net 202

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2014

Poor first impressions can be avoided, but I’m amazed at the number of unnecessary mistakes I see at those critical first introductions, presentations, and meetings. Most entrepreneurs have spent months, and hours of hard work, preparing the necessary business plans, executive presentations, and financial models to impress investors.

Entrepreneur 106

Entrepreneur .Net Google Research 106

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

(Hint: 60 million US Latinos driving US growth engine) I am beyond excited to announce the Herb Scannell has agreed to move from NYC to Los Angeles to take on the role of CEO at mitú, the fast growing Latino digital media company, serving more than 100 million monthly unique viewers. Latinos drove 69% of total net increasing in U.S.

Media 269

Media Content Course Technical Review 269

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 8, 2013

Poor first impressions can be avoided, but I’m amazed at the number of unnecessary mistakes I see at those critical first introductions, presentations, and meetings. Most entrepreneurs have spent months, and hours of hard work, preparing the necessary business plans, executive presentations, and financial models to impress investors.

.Net 98

.Net Entrepreneur Google Research 98

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

In my ongoing quest to get you good transcripts of the wonderful interviews we’ve done in the past, I present you with one amazing interview here with Tom McInerney – a friend, co-investor, former entrepreneur turned angel investor and “wizard of Oz&# behind the scenes at the uber hot startup Klout.

Angel 302

Angel Startup Ideas .Net 302

Berkonomics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

After presenting a “state of the company” report at a national meeting of resellers for a company where I sat on the board, I was approached by one of the audience members, complimenting my presentation and stating, “I have a problem. The company of eight was engaged in web design, hot at the time.

Sales 149

Sales Web Design Web Entrepreneur 149

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 16, 2012

Poor first impressions can be avoided, but I’m amazed at the number of unnecessary mistakes I see at those critical first introductions, presentations, and meetings. Most entrepreneurs have spent months, and hours of hard work, preparing the necessary business plans, executive presentations, and financial models to impress investors.

.Net 107

.Net Entrepreneur Google Research 107

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

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. A caveat is that this is a for-profit organization, so fees to present may be significant. Or does it? Actually numbers and locations are just the beginning.

Angel 115

Angel Startup Funding Keiretsu 115

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Ajax was the new buzzword and many companies went overboard. and the subsequent acquisition sprees of companies like Google, Yahoo!, Many of these businesses were what First Round Capital called FNACs (features, not companies – this acronym has always stuck with me). Ditto for enterprise software companies.

Web 2.0 334

Web 2.0 Venture Capital Web Technical Review 334

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 11, 2017

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. A caveat is that this is a for-profit organization, so fees to present may be significant. Or does it? Actually numbers and locations are just the beginning.

Angel 67

Angel Keiretsu Invest Networking 67

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 18, 2014

Yet along with “authenticity” they are two of the key attributes I look for when I meet with companies I may consider funding one day. Passion is also the featured heavily in nearly every presentation I give to entrepreneurs or on college campuses or in talks with MBA students. The reality is quite the opposite.

Startup 419

Startup Entrepreneur Design Funding 419

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 21, 2015

In addition, the best companies compare the negative and positive cash flows over a period of time to determine the net present value (NPV) of planned future marketing spending. Obviously, you are looking for demand generation programs that have a positive return on investment (ROI).

Metrics 101

Metrics Marketing Demand Paramount 101

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 boasts 595 member-managed groups and VCs, 30,203 investors, and 2,900 new company applications a month. Or does it? Keiretsu Forum. New England Investment Network.

Angel 102

Angel Keiretsu Organization Template 102

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2010

The value proposition is a short statement that clearly communicates the target customer, the customer’s problem and the pain that it causes, the unique solution that addresses this problem, and the net benefit of this solution from the customer's perspective. The net benefit of this solution from the customer’s perspective.

Startup 95

Startup .Net Customer Custom 95

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

This requires a simple signature that you have a net worth of at least $1M or have made at least $200K each year for the last two years. Public companies with stock usually have industry analysts and SEC filings to give investors a quick view of the company stock value. Do your homework before investing. Think long-term.

Invest 89

Invest Entrepreneur Startup Equity 89

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2018

In addition, the best companies compare the negative and positive cash flows over a period of time to determine the net present value (NPV) of planned future marketing spending. Obviously, you are looking for demand generation programs that have a positive return on investment (ROI).

Metrics 57

Metrics Demand Marketing Paramount 57

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2013

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. A caveat is that this is a for-profit organization, so fees to present may be significant. Or does it? Actually numbers and locations are just the beginning.

Angel 108

Angel Keiretsu Organization Invest 108

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Poor first impressions can be avoided, but I’m amazed at the number of unnecessary mistakes I see at those critical first introductions, presentations, and meetings. Most entrepreneurs have spent months, and hours of hard work, preparing the necessary business plans, executive presentations, and financial models to impress investors.

Startup 92

Startup .Net Entrepreneur Google 92

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

When you begin to peel back the onion some surprising data presents itself. What is perhaps different from other regions is that we have large indigenous aerospace industry and a big high-tech import/export trade as opposed to a lot of software companies. LA By The Numbers. They estimate that high-tech work contributes $108.3

Entrepreneur 376

Entrepreneur Snapchat Startup Google 376

socalTECH

MAY 2, 2014

The decision was made over a year ago now, to break those two pieces into two separate companies. We''re also partnering with companies like Donuts to provide a platform to host their registry. We are now the biggest and completely integrated, vertical registrar and aftermarket domain company in the domain space.

Demand 231

Demand HTML Web Media 231