TechCrunch LA

MAY 25, 2019

Haus, like any good consumer startup in 2019, is shipped directly to your door. — Kate Clark (@KateClarkTweets) May 21, 2019. I almost skipped IPO corner this week because no big-name companies dropped or amended their S-1s or completed a highly anticipated IPO, as has been the case basically every week of 2019.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 23, 2019

Blade, backed by Lerer Hippeau, Airbus, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and others, currently flies passengers around the New York City area, where it’s headquartered, offering the region’s wealthy $800 flights to the Hamptons, among other flights at various price points. — Tyler Babin (@Tyler_Babin) March 11, 2019.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 19, 2022

According to a classic article on Thrinacia , there were over 600 crowdfunding platforms in existence then, estimated to add more than $89 billion to the economy at a compound growth rate of 17% from 2019 to today. With this model, a startup pre-sells their product early, at a cheaper price, in exchange for a pledge. In the U.S.,

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 20, 2021

So in 2019 she founded Eano , a San Francisco-based startup that aims to walk a homeowner through a renovation and help connect individual contractors with new clients. Eano, she said, offers competitive and transparent pricing so that homeowners aren’t surprised as a remodeling project goes on.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 19, 2021

Abodu began installing homes through a pre-approval process back in 2019, when the city of San Jose created a program that allowed developers of alternative dwelling units to submit plans for pre-approval to cut the time for homeowners. That approval process means that ADU developers like Abodu can be permitted in one hour. Photo via Abodu.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

That’s a reason why some are quick to portend “a new bubble” but this post sets out to show that would be a misunderstanding of the market and in fact by historic levels this may be amongst the best times to invest in seed and early-stage funds. So here’s a reminder of why 2019 is 10000x better than 20 years ago. “We Still reading?

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 27, 2018

2019 will be the year we start seeing a lot of pricing models that entail companies charging their healthcare customer a percentage of what they save them. The fund focuses entirely on healthcare start-ups seeking Seed and Series A investment, and is a joint venture with Wavemaker in Santa Monica.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2020

According to a recent article on Thrinacia , there are now aver 600 crowdfunding platforms in existence, currently estimated to add more than $89 billion to the economy at a compound growth rate of 17% from 2019 to 2022. With this model, a startup pre-sells their product early, at a cheaper price, in exchange for a pledge. In the U.S.,

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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).

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socalTECH

APRIL 13, 2020

Our interview today is with Greg Martin , co-founder of LiquidStock (www.liquidstock.com), an investment fund which offers up a way for employees of private companies to exercise their stock options before an IPO or acquisition. We closed in January of 2019. We would like a minimum of $5M to $10M minimum invested in any one company.

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Tech.Co

JUNE 28, 2021

. “Marshmallow first began by providing car insurance cover for UK-based expats, a group who had historically been quoted insurance prices that were 51% higher than the market average. ” Sharper Startup Focuses Warrant Investment. Data, insurance premiums, and accurate risk assessments don't typically get the pulses racing.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

This financial leader could well have come through the finance org at another startup or at a larger company but they often also can come from strategy consulting (Bain, BCG or McKinsey) or through investment banking (Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, etc.). We built a strong brand in the city and acquired a ton of organic traffic.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2019

According to a recent Ernst & Young global report , the first half 2019 global IPO activity slowdown continued, following an unusually quiet Q1 2019 as ongoing geopolitical tensions and trade issues dampened IPO sentiment. Startups going public are laid open to competitors and critics.

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Tech.Co

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

It reportedly paid a hefty $230 million to acquire the podcast publisher and network startup Gimlet Media, and has also acquired the podcast monetization platform Anchor for an undisclosed price. The company has stated that it plans to spend a total of $500 million on podcasting investments, meaning it still has a few hundred million to burn.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 10, 2019

Image via Pixabay After a frustrating meeting with a small business client recently who didn’t “have time” for social media, I was surprised to find evidence on the Internet that up to one quarter of small business owners are still hesitant to invest time, money, and effort into a social media strategy. Do your homework before you begin.

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Tech.Co

JANUARY 6, 2020

2019 was the year podcasting turned into a major industry. A reasonably high-quality microphone is likely the biggest investment you'll need to make. While a low quality option (or even a laptop's built-in mic) can often work surprisingly well, a mid-range microphone splits the difference between audio quality and price.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2019

I get much more satisfaction, and can provide more realistic help, in steering you through specific pricing, organizational, or competitive challenges you face. With a small time investment on your part to help others, you may be the biggest beneficiary. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 11/19/2019.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

I recommend a ten-slide pitch to start, reviewed by friends and advisors, to be expanded to a ten-to-twenty-page business plan with opportunity sizing, cost and price details, competitors, marketing and sales strategy, financial projections, and resources required. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 10/21/2019.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

For example, everyone would agree that a cure for cancer is a worthy solution, if you can show evidence that it works, and can be replicated and sold for a rational cost and price in the market today. Another investment barrier is good social solutions which appeal only to people with little money.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 1, 2019

Be willing to invest in effort, before expecting results. Every business owner understands the need for making an investment first, before realizing any return or instant gratification. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 03/18/2019. Your boss will see more value in you, you will learn more, and have more fun.

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TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 2, 2019

The big attraction isn’t necessarily price either. Evelozcity rebranded as Canoo in spring 2019 and unveiled its prototype electric vehicle several months later. Bounce, which is known for its cheap rental costs, along with competitors Vugo and Yulu are trying to carve market share away from ride-hailing companies like Uber.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 4, 2019

These days, a fun shopping experience, or no-question returns, often tips the scales over extra product features or a lower price. Thus incremental investments are better spent figuring out ways to extract further value from sticky customers at any given point in time. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 02/19/2019.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 30, 2019

Image via Pixabay According to The Washington Post and WSJ, the economy has been slowing down around the world, and the US will follow suit before 2019 ends. You'll be investing your time and energy into something with more potential upside in future. Their prices are high and hard to lower. Competitors are vulnerable.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 8, 2019

They have no problem shopping in retail to see and test items, yet order online for a better price, and jump to another company for add-ons or support. Their view is that if it doesn’t work for millions of customers, it is a poor investment. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 02/22/2019.

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Xconomy

AUGUST 26, 2016

Mylan bumped up the price of the EpiPen 400 percent, presidential nominee Hillary Clinton responded with a tirade against drug price hikes, and—much like when Clinton railed against drug pricing last year—biotech indexes promptly plummeted more than 3 percent. It was the tweet heard around the biotech world, again.

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Tech Coast Venture Network

OCTOBER 25, 2010

As a consequence, small businesses should be able to get competitive insurance plans and better pricing. The Congressional Budget Office estimates the credit could amount to $40 billion in savings for four million small businesses by 2019. Companies can claim the credit for 2010 through 2013 and for any two years after that.

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TechCrunch LA

APRIL 27, 2021

Rowe Price Associates Inc. Clio last raised in September of 2019 when it brought in $250 million in a Series D financing. The investment also brings its total capital raised since its 2008 inception to $386 million. This investment allows us to expedite our plans and offer even more to our existing customers.”.

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