Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 26, 2013

is already well above the dot.com bubble of 15 years ago, although we have slipped a bit this year from the high point of 320 new entrepreneurs out of 100,000 adults in 2011. Thus a record number of entrepreneurs (and employees) are getting rich. According to a report just out, a record 156 operating companies went public in the U.S.

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Startup Entrepreneur Social Media Satisfaction 109

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

” It’s the most common refrain I hear from investors and even entrepreneurs these days. billion 2013 figure) have been massive financings at Honest Company ($70mm), JustFab ($85mm), ZipRecruiter ($63mm) and lord only knows how much SnapChat has actually accumulated. He built & IPOd Demand Media.

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Entrepreneur Snapchat Startup Google 376

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2022

I am happy to see reports that young companies are leading the way in these trends, on both the customer and the employee side. I have added my own insights, based on my experience advising and working with entrepreneurs and startups: Pay for results, rather than pay for work. Use of collaborative and other social media platforms.

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Case Study Platform Yahoo Social Media 125

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 27, 2015

I am happy to see reports that young companies are in the forefront of these trends, on both the customer trends and the employee trends. I have added my own insights, based on my experience advising and working with entrepreneurs and startups: Pay for results, rather than pay for work. Both are required to stay competitive.

Entrepreneur 102

Entrepreneur Yammer Case Study Study 102

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2014

With the Identity Theft Resource Center® reporting a 30% increase in privacy breaches in 2013, there seems to be a growing population out there worried about all the people intent on hurting them. My plea to entrepreneurs is to recognize these concerns as an opportunity, to make people’s life better, rather than stoke the fires.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur Technical Review Startup Social Network 100

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

The LA-based accelerator is powered by Techstars and is looking for “technology-based companies focused on transformative media and entertainment experiences.” Applications are being accepted starting today, through April 16, 2014 for early-stage companies with innovative consumer media and entertainment product ideas.

Entertainment 102

Entertainment Santa Monica Ideas Mentor 102

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

I am happy to see reports that young companies are leading the way in these trends, on both the customer and the employee side. I have added my own insights, based on my experience advising and working with entrepreneurs and startups: Pay for results, rather than pay for work. Use of collaborative and other social media platforms.

Competition 127

Competition Case Study Platform Yahoo 127

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 26, 2013

Understanding “The Funding Angle” I sit at enough board meetings to hear conflicting advice given to entrepreneurs about how to handle PR and announcements at startups. The problem is that this is publicly available information that can and will be scanned by journalists and reported. When you file, you must be prepared.

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Startup Funding News Press 355

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 17, 2016

As an advisor to entrepreneurs and a technologist, I’m happy to report that the tide may be turning, and we are experiencing a new era of opportunity for entrepreneurs, and a new appreciation of the power of the digital world. Google scores high for tools, location, and social media data sharing, but not for biometric data.

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Social Media Tool Anthem Google 53

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 3, 2018

I am happy to see reports that young companies are leading the way in these trends, on both the customer and the employee side. I have added my own insights, based on my experience advising and working with entrepreneurs and startups: Pay for results, rather than pay for work. Use of collaborative and other social media platforms.

Startup 61

Startup Case Study Platform Yahoo 61

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 15, 2013

While completing my internship I was attracted by another Quirk business, BrandsEye.BrandsEye tracks online conversation and reports back to clients on the sentiment held about their brand. As an employer in the Social Media age I find it ground breaking.” We are based in South Africa, but have plans to launch globally in 2013.

Startup 71

Startup Incubator Marketing Seed Funding 71

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 25, 2011

A great recent example of this was a successful group of entrepreneurs who had created a company that will do $10-12 million in revenue at their system integration business (read: services business) in 2011 after having done $5 million or so in 2010 and $2-3 million in 2009. And stop effing around trying to create a product company.&#.

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Services Venture Capital IP Startup 332

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 21, 2013

Swartz, 1986-2013, Image by Lalo Bontra. This article is not just another report on the case of Aaron Swartz but serves to be a tribute to the life and awe inspiring personality of a complicated, principled, and brilliant man. On January 11, 2013, Swartz committed suicide and was found hung in his Brooklyn home.

Journal 86

Journal Blogging RSS Report 86

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 2, 2013

In a 2011 CDC report , nearly 67% of U.S drivers aged 18-64 reported talking on their cell phones while driving. Compound that by the exponential growth of smart devices from 2011-2013 , we’re looking at a need for rapid development in the next few years. Splunk Fastpitch – Auto tech Entrepreneur pitch hour.

Mobile 94

Mobile Google Startup Technology 94

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2014

It’s worth having a quick read of the first few paragraphs of their annual report. One measure of CincyTech’s overall impact is that in 2013, its portfolio companies represent 80% of total seed and early stage capital invested in Southwest Ohio. CincyTech today has $28.5 million under management across three funds.

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Startup Venture Capital Capital Funding 390