Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 30, 2011

Nobody really knows whether or not the idea is yet going to be big, so I believe in not over capitalizing too early. If you’re creating truly innovative products, you often have no idea whether the proverbial dog will eat the dog food. I had my sales teams telling me we needed certain features to be competitive.

Development Team Review 374

Development Team Review Technical Review Startup Resource 374

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2013

I still have to tell some entrepreneurs that even with the best idea, they have to move to Silicon Valley to find the investors they need, or they need to move to the U.S. Having a great idea in the wrong place won’t get you the funding you need, the experienced domain experts you want, or the pilot market results you need for survival.

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Startup Technical Review Oracle Entrepreneur 102

InfoChachkie

JULY 23, 2012

It’s direct, authentic, non-packaged creative around a particular set of ideas. One of the firm’s more infamous marketing stunts was their 2011 music video, entitled I’m A VC. Chris is the CEO of Gnip , a Foundry Group portfolio company. Brad now considers thought leadership to be, “a flavor of (guerilla marketing). Just be you.

Marketing 233

Marketing Blogging Startup Venture Capital 233

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 30, 2013

Teens fueled that growth when in 2011 12% of teens reported using Twitter. Engagement occurs when customers and stakeholders become participants by sharing ideas with you, or talking to their friends about you, rather than merely viewing what you publish. That won’t build any competitive advantage. There is no free lunch.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 27, 2011

While Google and Facebook will buy “acquihires” (at least as of Dec 2011), many acquirers hate the idea of buying companies that aren’t profitable. As I like to say, “If you’re really on to an enormous idea then other people in the market are going to spot that and want to compete with you.

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Startup Venture Capital Sales Technical Review 418

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 23, 2013

Founded in the summer of 2011 and their first product out a few weeks ago amSTATS wants to help users to follow fitness events and programs near them and find a great fitness trainer to help them stay fit. Any competition in LA? We haven’t identified any competition in LA, specifically. Athletes can join for free.

Social Network 92

Social Network Networking Training Summary 92

socalTECH

JANUARY 28, 2013

We're not yet talking about pricing and packages, but the idea is we'll have cheaper rates on prepaid and pay-as-you-go. The average user and consumer only consumes 5GB a month, and we think we can provide something massively competitive to both DSL and cable. Can you talk about your move into the home and what the strategy is there?

Startup 245

Startup IP Networking Encino 245

socalTECH

MAY 19, 2015

The idea came from a real need of my wife and I, right after our daughter was born. In May of 2011, we finally got a delivery, after two months of doing that. How does this compare with competition from the Uber and Lyfts of the world? Our goal, and one idea, is to get something delivered for you.

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Demand Tech Coast Angels Startup Pasadena Angels 100

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Tanz has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine “Young Millionaires of 2011 Special Report.” After Tanz had sold his pre-Instagram photo-sharing app called MoJungle, he was intrigued with notion of bringing advertising to photos, and had no idea if it was even possible. from Carnegie Mellon University. He decided to pivot.

Advertising 98

Advertising Santa Monica Startup Content 98

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2011

I just read the Q1 2011 report from CB Insights , which shows venture capital is back. This means build a plan that hits all the hot buttons; problem/solution, executive team, competition, business model, reasonable financial projections, and what’s in it for the investor. Overall, investors put $7.5 That represents a $1.5

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Venture Capital Startup Capital Seed Funding 93

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 19, 2011

Matt was one of my inspirations behind Launchpad LA (yes, we’re going to have a program in 2011 – news very, very soon). o Put a timeframe/money – competition in the picture. Don’t and you might make one catastrophic mistake that leaves you in the annals of Effed Companies. He told them it was now or never.

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Acquisition Startup Customer Custom 304

Tech.Co

MARCH 8, 2018

Also at Startup Night will be 25 diverse and innovative startups showcasing their latest products, competing for prizes including: $1K from LaunchKC , Business Extra Points from American Airlines , and a fast tracked spot to the Startup of the Year semifinals competition at Innovate Celebrate 2018. Siggi Hindrichs, Principal at Samsung NEXT.

Technical Review 70

Technical Review Startup Software Review Entrepreneur 70

InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 31, 2011

In October of 2011, the company announced a $4.5 A good idea for a new business tends not to occur in isolation, and often the window of opportunity is very small. million deal with NASA to use Virgin Galactic spacecraft to conduct experiments, filling the void left by the retirement of America’s shuttle program. 8 ) Speed Matters. “A

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Tips Startup Guide Media 264

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 4, 2011

I know that it’s hard to find the right balance on issues like immigration but there is one thing of which I’m certain: The future competitiveness in the world will depend on who has the brightest, most hard working & industrious people. As Thomas Friedman has spoken about (although I’m told Paul Kedrosky originally had the idea!)

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Startup Education Help Screening 290

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

CEO hinted to WSJ that it may go public in early 2011. Competition: McAfee , Symantec. I don’t like the idea of taking on WebEx or GotoMeeting. Note that these are “gross” revenue numbers. Competes with HauteLook , RueLaLa (sub of GSI Commerce) , Billion Dollar Babes , ideeli , Glam List. Founded in 2007. Employees: 27.

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Venture Capital Startup Platform Technical Review 240

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

TenHands was Incorporated on January 11, 2011 and launched its first alpha service in November of 2011, private beta in April 2011 and open beta in July 2012. What inspired you to come up with the idea? How unique are you from the competition if you have any? When was it launched?

Cloud Computing 65

Cloud Computing Software Platform Startup 65

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 11, 2011

Do you really still need a Powerpoint deck in 2011? Competition. And if you don’t plant the seeds they will fill it with their own ideas. Can’t you just demo & talk? You might be able to do this with some investors but not most so at a minimum you need a deck ready to walk through in case you’re asked.

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Venture Capital Slides Doc Startup 340

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

Yes, it’s true that FOMO (fear of missing out) is driving some irrational behavior and valuations amongst uber competitive deals and well-financed VCs. By 2010-2011 this had shrunk by half again, averaging under $15 billion. By the end of 2011 the Internet population was estimated at 2.3 Just how transformative is broadband?

Venture Capital 347

Venture Capital Capital Technical Review Startup 347

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

And I tried to evaluate the idea and figure out: What did the founder really need here? It’s 2010 and that idea has not graduated to mainstream yet. Clearly it'd be more accurate to say "sometime in Q1 2011." Your First Iteration of an Idea Will Be Wrong. Was it a Startup Founder Developer Gap ?

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Startup Product Technology 175