Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2012

This approach, popularly known as “glocalization,” means you have to design and deliver global solutions that have total relevance to every local market in which you operate. Remember when the Chevy Nova required a rename, once Chevrolet realized that Nova meant "no go" in the Spanish market (not a great name for a car).

Marketing 104

Marketing Startup Patents Offshore 104

TechCrunch LA

JUNE 28, 2018

Tech firms like IBM have been pitching the advantages of cloud computing for Hollywood since 2010, but it’s only recently that companies have begun courting the entertainment industry in earnest. For instance, Microsoft bought Avere Systems in January, and Google picked up Anvato in 2016 to woo entertainment companies.

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Hollywood Cloud Computing Netflix Google 254

SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 13, 2010

Wednesday, May 19, 2010 -- Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) $160 Billion Market Opportunity. Cloud computing is estimated to be a $160 billion market opportunity by 2011 (Merrill Lynch). MIT Enterprise Forum of the Central Coast. The applications segment (a.k.a. See [link] (more).

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Cloud Computing SaaS Enterprise Forum Software 100

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

To legally facilitate startups who want to give top priority to socially conscious solutions, thirty-five states, starting with Maryland way back in 2010, have passed legislation allowing incorporation as a Benefit Corporation (B-Corp). That’s a real competitive edge that you can use in your marketing and positioning.

Startup 149

Startup Organization Customer Custom 149

SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 23, 2010

Thursday, July 29, 2010 -- Schmoozd 3. Back by popular demand, Schmoozd 3 is scheduled to make another go-around at the Wokcano in Santa Monica on Thursday, July 29th. The last event had over 300 people from a variety of fields: entertainment, tech, medical, marketing, venture capitalists, the press and many more. See [link].

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Santa Monica Press Entertainment Demand 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 30, 2010

Thursday, May 6, 2010 -- Competing on Analytics: Why the "Intelligence on Demand" market is so hot. This session will explore Business Analytics, Data Mining, Predictive Analytics. Why this technology segment is heating up? And who are some of the key players? What is in it for you? See [link] (more).

Technology Council 100

Technology Council TCOSC Demand Marketing 100

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

San Diego-based semiconductor maker Entropic Communications , which makes chips for the home networking and entertainment market, said Monday that it is boosting its guidance for revenue in Q3 of 2010.

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San Diego Entertainment Networking Demand 124

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 2, 2013

The job market, too, will feel a significant impact from cloud computing technology. He references CIO Bernard Golden’s argument, made in The IT Jobs Cloud Computing Will Create , that while some roles may disappear altogether, others will remain, but in much less demand.

Cloud Computing 85

Cloud Computing Marketing CIO Organization 85

SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 14, 2010

Thursday, May 20, 2010 -- Accelerate Your Revenue. A joint program with On Demand Advisors and Technology Council. This Workshop is designed for executives who are looking for a proven and capital efficient way to consistently grow their revenue without costly marketing and sales experimentation. See [link] (more).

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Technology Council Cloud Computing Demand Design 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Wednesday, October 20, 2010 -- Search Engine Optimization. Back by popular demand, live website reviews to help you learn how the top-ranked website "STARS" earn the highest natural ranking in search. Plus, attendees will learn what kind of future of there will be in search marketing. Techbizconnection. See [link] (more).

Search Engine Optimization 100

Search Engine Optimization Paid Search Social Media Demand 100

InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Unlike most university programs that are over architected and underfunded, the TMP evolved organically, based on the demands of its students and input from the local community. This allowed the curriculum to efficiently find its product / market fit. The TMP began in the late 1990''s as a single class inside the Engineering College.

Santa Barbara 258

Santa Barbara Technical Review Startup Venture Capital 258

SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 9, 2010

Thursday, July 15, 2010 -- CommNexus Presents:Semiconductor Opportunities for AMI. A panel of Smart Grid and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) experts will share their insights into new markets and opportunities. See [link] (more).

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Demand Networking Technology Marketing 100

socalTECH

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Amazon has razor thin profits compared to their revenue but Bezos doesn't care he just wants growth and world domination and has a market cap of $763B. The biggest news was the continued bullish market now coming on ten years even though historical cycles show markets don't usually last more than 7-8 years. On Demand).

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Southern California News Class Writing 100

TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 16, 2019

When “Law and Order” ended its twenty-year run in 2010, it had already cemented its place as one of the longest-running television dramas in history. Now the company is launching a true crime podcast, to tap into another potentially high-growth market, on the iHeartMedia and Apple platforms.

Social Media 131

Social Media Media Startup Mobile 131

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

This approach, popularly known as “glocalization,” means you have to design and deliver global solutions that have total relevance to every local market in which you operate. Remember when the Chevy Nova required a rename, once Chevrolet realized that Nova meant "no go" in the Spanish market (not a great name for a car).

Entrepreneur 97

Entrepreneur Patents Startup Offshore 97

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 21, 2009

Montgomery expects M&A to rebound to the normal recent levels at 450 deals by 2010. Nearly 50% say they will increase their activity levels in 2010 (hallelujah!) Fred Wilson supports Montgomery’s view in this thoughtful post on the return of the tech IPO market. with only 19% saying they would decrease levels.

Venture Capital 241

Venture Capital Technical Review Southern California Company 241

InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Our mutual friend mentioned to me over breakfast during the late summer of 2010 that Uber was raising a seed funding round. He is now a Senior Executive at Uber, although back in 2010 he had no formal affiliation with the company. At that moment, I could have been one of Travis’ first pitches, if I had been curious to learn more.

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Venture Capital Email Invest Services 100

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2011

This approach, popularly known as “glocalization,” means you have to design and deliver global solutions that have total relevance to every local market in which you operate. Remember when the Chevy Nova required a rename, once Chevrolet realized that Nova meant "no go" in the Spanish market (not a great name for a car).

Entrepreneur 103

Entrepreneur Patents Offshore Startup 103

socalTECH

AUGUST 27, 2012

It's an intensely competitive market in developing games for the iPhone and other mobile platforms, with thousands and thousands of titles competing for attention from users. In 2010, we sold the game assets and name PlayScreen, which we had acquired, and formed a new company with some solid financial and technology guys.

Mobile 216

Mobile Startup Software Review Platform 216

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

iROKO Partners was launched in December 2010. Before iROKOtv, Nollywood was almost completely closed to the Diaspora – lovers of Nollywood were always dependent on getting their hands on DVDs from family coming back from Nigeria, or from local market stalls – DVDs which may or may not have been pirated. How does it work?

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Netflix Marketing Technical Review Content 82

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 12, 2010

BookRenter – plus a discussion about Chegg … what is going on in the university book market? We talked about the analogies between what NetFlix achieved in movies and whether this is relevant to the book market. Online DSP (demand-side platform) and ad exchange for display advertisers. Online text book rental service.

Venture Capital 217

Venture Capital Capital Metrics Competition 217

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 18, 2010

The strategy of GigaOm and where they differentiate in the market. We talked about the negative effect of Apple’s closed system attitude but how that will be a gift to the market because Apple’s cracking of the operator hegemony has forced the industry to innovate. first vertical to launch by 2010 Holiday Season.

Venture Capital 225

Venture Capital Google Web Sites 225

Tech Coast Venture Network

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

Debbie Machen With the 2010 Winter Olympics in full swing, fans worldwide continue to encourage their athletes to GO FOR THE GOLD and reach for that record-setting performance. They expect more from themselves than anyone around them can demand. Tags: Food For Thought General inspiration marketing olympics qualities traits.

Competition 100

Competition Demand Research Sales 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2010

That means you have to design and deliver global solutions that have total relevance to every local market in which you operate. Remember when the Chevy Nova required a rename, once Chevrolet realized that Nova meant "no go" in the Spanish market (not a great name for a car). with demands for new products and services.

Startup 89

Startup Patents Offshore Demand 89

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Marketing is considered an art by many individuals because it requires keen insight in how to approach a product, service, or brand, and how to effectively deliver those things to customers. Overall, in today’s economy, businesses demand marketers think beyond the everyday ad and try to think outside the box for ad campaigns.

Advertising 69

Advertising Training Customer Custom 69

socalTECH

JUNE 8, 2011

We actually built that about a year and a half ago, and are bringing that back due to overwhelming demand. In April of 2010, we put up Dealcurent.com, and we started indexing number one on Google for daily deals software. That one client, plus a need in the market really drove the product.

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Platform Training Software Review Advertising 263

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 28, 2010

Dave’s a great guy with a good sense of humor and a broad knowledge of the market, which is why I was excited that he could be on the show. 11.2mm in Series A, rumored pre-money of $35mm; $1.6mm angel raised in Jan 2010. It is a platform to help brands building viral marketing campaigns. Read more: TechCrunch.

Venture Capital 270

Venture Capital Capital Rustic Canyon Mobile 270

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2013

To legally facilitate startups who want to give top priority to socially conscious solutions, seventeen states, starting with Maryland in 2010, have passed legislation allowing incorporation as a Benefit Corporation (B-Corp). That’s a real competitive edge that you can use in your marketing and positioning.

Startup 101

Startup Organization Entrepreneur Customer 101

socalTECH

OCTOBER 17, 2017

In order to bring our product to market, rather than to try go into direct selling ourselves, or trying to create a market by advertising--which we didn't have the money to do--we started cold calling Novell resellers. Microsoft didn't have a network OS, until Novell built a market for it, and ate Novell with NT Server.

Startup 113

Startup Canoga Park Email Google 113

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

UCB Economics 2010 summa cum laude. Loves to follow financial market, huge Boston celtics fan. Growing our base of theaters as fast as possible to match our customer demand. They did some research, and found that around 88 percent of seats were empty and about 95 percent of seats were empty after opening weekend. We love movies.

Help 91

Help Netflix Research Screening 91

socalTECH

AUGUST 18, 2009

Where is the technology now, and is it on the market yet? We're doing our development in El Monte, and we think we'll be operational by the beginning of next year, and full scale by the end of 2010, with product launch in 2011. Dina Lozofsky: It's not quite there yet. We have the champion efficiency for small cells, at 6.77

UCLA 159

UCLA Technical Review El Monte Startup 159

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Topics of discussion will be Wearables Technology, Bitcoin, SaaS, Cloud, Mobile, Gaming, Social Markets, what surprises are coming for 2014, creating value with your company, hiring problem solvers, and building a sensible businesses. Brock Pierce is a 10x entrepreneur best known for pioneering the market for digital currency.

Startup 111

Startup Entertainment Media Santa Barbara 111

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Another impetus for this was I saw some of the slides that Mary Meeker had done in the Kleiner Perkins annual PDF that they send around, and I realized that the market was being underserved by Airbnb and other key players in the market. You mentioned some of the other big players in the market, like Airbnb.

Startup 100

Startup Los Angeles Mobile Pricing 100

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2010

Yet 2010 is already showing me how connected our lives and our health are starting to become. So as I contemplated the kick off to 2010 I thought again about Weight Watchers. There are some competitors in the market such as MyZeo , but I love my wife too much to wear a headband to bed. Seemed such a fantasy back in 1992.

Technical Review 278

Technical Review Software Review Startup SoCal 278

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 20, 2018

We were working on their go-to-market strategy for Europe and Carly was Group President of the division where I was advising (a $19 billion line of business) at Lucent and she flew out for the final presentations. you’ve at least gotten informed about the LA market for when you do ever want to invest? What have you got to lose?

Funding 189

Funding Software Review Entrepreneur Venture Capital 189

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 23, 2011

Loaded with the idea, Ahmed headed over to Startup Weekend Bay Area in April 2010 and pitched to the crowd. With the apps positioning, it quickly drew the attention of a particular market. Noticing the demand and excitement around healthy eating, the team shifted focus towards healthy eating.

Mobile 89

Mobile Startup IBM IBM 89

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Yes, social networks of 2010 have much better usability, have better developed 3rd-party platforms and many more people are connected. Was it massively better software, better companies, better markets? It was: up-market, exclusive, urban, elite, aesthetically pleasing, ad-free and users were verified. They looked unstoppable.

Social Network 318

Social Network Networking Web 2.0 Startup 318