IBH Acquires Uprise
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MARCH 30, 2021
Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. According to Uprise, Uprise provides its health services through self-guided modules, live coaching, and in-person therapy.
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Seismic Scores $170M, Now Worth $3 Billion
socalTECH
AUGUST 16, 2021
Along with the funding, the company said it has acquired Lessonly, a developer of sales training, coaching, and enablement software which is based in Indianapolis. Financial details of that acquisition were not announced. Rowe Price, according to the company. Seismic has now raised $440M in total funding.
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ServiceTitan Acquires Pointman
socalTECH
MAY 27, 2020
Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. According to ServiceTitan, Pointman combines operations management software for contractors with ongoing coaching, analysis, feedback, and peer connections. Pointman is based in Buffalo, New York, and was founded in 2006.
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Kajabi Collects Massive $550M Round
socalTECH
MAY 4, 2021
Kajabi says it is profitable, and will use the funding to scale its team and build out its products, expand internationally, and explore strategic mergers and acquisitions. Scott Wagner of Tidemark will join the company's board with the funding; Wagner is the former CEO of GoDaddy. Kajabi's CEO and co-founder is Kenny Rueter.
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Tot Squad's Baby Gear Cleaning Service Acquired By BabyQuip
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APRIL 1, 2020
Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. Los Angeles-based TotSquad , which operates a marketplace that connects new parents with various services, has sold its baby gear cleaning services to San Francisco-based BabyQuip.
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10 Keys To Real Innovation In Your Next New Business
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APRIL 21, 2023
A technical champion may drive a specific innovation, but the business leader has to own the result, in order to drive an appropriate business model, customer acquisition, support, and a growth strategy. Training and coaching. Ongoing coaching from the top is essential to maintain the attitude and spirit. Ownership.
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WePlay Acquired By TeamSnap
socalTECH
MAY 21, 2013
Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. TeamSnap said it has acquired Weplay''s customers, technology, and online coaching resources and extensive video content as part of the buy. TeamSnap said it has acquired Weplay''s customers, technology, and online coaching resources and extensive video content as part of the buy.
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Need investment capital?
Berkonomics
AUGUST 17, 2023
Preparing for the game… If you have been following our recent insights, you’ll be up to speed knowing that professional investors negotiate tough terms, from provisions of control over asset acquisition, eventual sale of the company, future investments, forced co-sale when others attempt to sell their shares and more.
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Netflix Steals Back HR Exec From Scopely
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OCTOBER 27, 2017
Netflix said on Thursday that it has named Jessica Neal as Chief Talent Officer of the company, to head up the company's group responsible for culture, human resources, recruiting, and coaching its team, according to the company. Neal had been Chief People Officer at Scopely in Los Angeles until earlier this year.
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TakeLessons Buys Betterfly
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 6, 2014
Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. TakeLessons helps connect people with instructors across a wide range of areas, ranging from music, academics, and the arts--where the company started--to fitness, yoga, crafts, business and life coaching, and much more. READ MORE>>.
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Maverick Angels Merging Members Into Tech Coast Angels, Say Members
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 28, 2014
In recent years, the Maverick Angels had mostly been focused on running coaching programs and seminars for entrepreneurs. maverick angels merger acquisition tech coast' As of press time, The Maverick Angels did not respond to emails asking for comment on the move. READ MORE>>.
8 Sure Signs That Your Leadership Style Needs Tuning
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SEPTEMBER 25, 2022
Investments and acquisitions fail. Demand for coaching, counseling, and discipline training is high. Managers need training in coaching, counseling, and discipline because they resist or have difficulty communicating with team members. Office politics are really about self-interest and self-esteem.
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10 Steps To A New Venture That Can Change The World
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JULY 25, 2020
A technical champion may drive a specific innovation, but the business leader has to own the result, in order to drive an appropriate business model, customer acquisition, support, and a growth strategy. Training and coaching. Ongoing coaching from the top is essential to maintain the attitude and spirit. Ownership.
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144 TakeLessons CEO Discusses Chromatik Buyout, Why it’s a Good Fit
Xconomy
APRIL 17, 2017
TakeLessons also acquired Chicago-based Betterfly, which offered online vocational classes, DIY projects, and self-improvement courses like public speaking and personal life coaching. Now TakeLessons has completed another acquisition, buying Chromatik, a Santa Monica, CA-based provider of digital sheet music.
10 Keys To Raising Your New Venture Funding Potential
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 14, 2022
The key elements of leadership in a company, both individual and organizational, are less tangible, but very critical in setting a market value for investment, acquisition, or going public. In the investment community, these leadership elements are often called “goodwill.” Leadership brand development.
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8 Clues That You Need More Focus On Human Leadership
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DECEMBER 21, 2019
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Brickfish Snags Sales Exec From Google
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 4, 2009
Botto joined Google through Google's acquisition of Urchin Software, where he was Business Development Manager. Mangrove Capital Partners, and OCA Ventures, and counts such firms as Nike, MTV Networks, Coach, The North Face, Samsung, and others as clients. Brickfish is venture backed by DCM, Draper Richards L.P., READ MORE>>.
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iChange Acquired By Herbalife
socalTECH
APRIL 22, 2011
iChange, which was headed by Stu MacFarlane, will be used by Herbalife's independent distributors to provide wellness coaching to clients. El Segundo-based iChange , the operator of an online community focused on lifestyle changes, weight loss, and nutrition, has been acquired by Herbalife , according to investor Momentum Venture Management.
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Fastpoint Games Acquired By Weplay
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MAY 21, 2012
Weplay offers up an online social site aimed at coaches, parents, and players of youth sports. Fastpoint had originally been known as Rotohog, and was able to sign up fantasy sports for such brands as NBA, NASCAR, FOX Sports TV and Sony. READ MORE>>.
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Where is the best source of early stage investment?
Berkonomics
JUNE 29, 2017
If you have been following our recent insights, you’ll be up to speed knowing that professional investors negotiate tough terms, from provisions of control over asset acquisition, eventual sale of the company, future investments, forced co-sale when others attempt to sell their shares and more.
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7 Keys To Sustainably Enriching Your Customers’ Lives
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DECEMBER 22, 2021
Happy customers quickly become your biggest advocates, today reaching far beyond friends and family, and they make traditional marketing efforts pale in comparison for growth, loyalty, and new customer acquisition costs. The cost has been far more than offset by both customer loyalty and advocacy, as well as team spirit.
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114 10 Keys To Delivering Innovation As An Entrepreneur
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 18, 2018
A technical champion may drive a specific innovation, but the business leader has to own the result, in order to drive an appropriate business model, customer acquisition, support, and a growth strategy. Training and coaching. Ongoing coaching from the top is essential to maintain the attitude and spirit. Ownership.
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How Great Entrepreneurs Spell Continuous Innovation
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AUGUST 12, 2015
A technical champion may drive a specific innovation, but the business leader has to own the result, in order to drive an appropriate business model, customer acquisition, support, and a growth strategy. Training and coaching. Ownership. Business risks are not just development risks. Value creation. Idea management.
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10 Goodwill Elements To Raise Your Business Valuation
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 15, 2020
The key elements of leadership in a company, both individual and organizational, are less tangible, but very critical in setting a market value for investment, acquisition, or going public. In the investment community, these leadership elements are often called “goodwill.” Leadership brand development.
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124 10 Principles For Sustainable Innovation In Business
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 14, 2016
A technical champion may drive a specific innovation, but the business leader has to own the result, in order to drive an appropriate business model, customer acquisition, support, and a growth strategy. Training and coaching. Ongoing coaching from the top is essential to maintain the attitude and spirit. Ownership.
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8 Startup Situations Challenge Founder People Skills
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 15, 2015
Investments and acquisitions fail. Demand for coaching, counseling, and discipline training is high. Managers need training in coaching, counseling, and discipline because they resist or have difficulty communicating with team members. Office politics are really about self-interest and self-esteem.
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103 How To Maximize Your Value At A Startup: Your Greatest Ability Is Often Your Availability
InfoChachkie
FEBRUARY 22, 2011
His willingness to add value wherever his coach needed him most, not only helped his teams win three consecutive World Championships, but it also allowed Bert to extend his career by making himself Indispensible. Despite his status as an all-star shortstop, Bert proved himself to be a selfless utility player. John is a CPA and holds an M.B.A.
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Announcing a Deal I’ve Wanted to Talk About for a Year
Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 7, 2013
I acted as the occasional mentor, advisor and coach to Ethan. RedBeacon went on to sell to HomeDepot in what was considered a very successful acquisition on all sides. RedBeacon went on to sell to HomeDepot in what was considered a very successful acquisition on all sides. But Ethan had left by the time of the acquisition.
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359 CapLinked Raise $1.6m Series A Round & Appoint Adam Sroka As VP Technology
Tech Zulu Event
NOVEMBER 30, 2012
CapLinked says the round of funding and new appointment are an advancement in their move to displace the legacy left by Virtual Data Room (VDR) with their intuitive new product for coordinating on complex business deals such as asset sales, financings, and mergers and acquisitions. 25 Years of Writing Code. and Schlumberger.
Business Today Needs More Focus On The People Aspect
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 4, 2018
Investments and acquisitions fail. Demand for coaching, counseling, and discipline training is high. Managers need training in coaching, counseling, and discipline because they resist or have difficulty communicating with team members. Office politics are really about self-interest and self-esteem.
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Entrepreneur Leadership Today Demands A Human Focus
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 5, 2014
Investments and acquisitions fail. Demand for coaching, counseling, and discipline training is high. Managers need training in coaching, counseling, and discipline because they resist or have difficulty communicating with team members. Office politics are really about self-interest and self-esteem.
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Open Angel Forum San Fran – Team Calacanis Raises the Bar
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 5, 2010
ThereNow has build a platform (physical camera + software platform) to help remote coaches help improve teachers. The classroom activities are recorded and the video is appended with comments from a remote coach. They cameras have the ability to show 360 degrees and can zoom closely. Ambitious goals.
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254 10 Leadership Elements That Maximize Business Value
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 4, 2015
The key elements of leadership in a company, both individual and organizational, are less tangible, but very critical in setting a market value for investment, acquisition, or going public. In the investment community, these leadership elements are often called “goodwill.” Leadership brand development.
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Board members must protect the coporation before themselves.
Berkonomics
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
They can elect directors for their class of stock, approve mergers and acquisitions; approve increases or changes to the capital structure of the company and other more minor actions. Each corporation when chartered becomes a live person in the eyes of the law, independent and subject to the care of its board of directors.
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179 5 Steps To A Compelling Story For Business Proposals
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 18, 2017
If you are proposing a merger or acquisition, or simply seeking an investor for your business, the process is the same. She speaks from years of experience coaching entrepreneurs and executives on the magic of a story. You have to put together a convincing story of a win-win opportunity for both sides.
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Entrepreneurshit. The Blog Post on What It’s Really Like.
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 18, 2012
But you realize that you can be more helpful as a coach. And yes, I sleep better at night as a coach. And it’s why you probably will quit on day 366 after the acquisition. You can’t quite hit the 3-pointers as often. Yes, you have maturity that makes you a wiser player. And I’m happy as a VC.
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420 Be Careful About Being a Meddling Startup CEO
Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 16, 2015
In practice it can be a fine line between sparring partner / coach and stepping over the line to brute-force persuasion. It isn’t uncommon for CEOs to talk about biz dev deals prematurely, hint at product announcements or even hint at acquisitions. ” Of course I agree with this.
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Stained Glass Labs Patners With Exitround, Unveils App Directory for Google Glass
Tech Zulu Event
JUNE 7, 2013
To make it better for entrepreneurs to get the maximum attention and funding they need Stained Glass Labs has also partnered with Exitround , the world’s first marketplace for startups to discreetly get funding partners and acquisition opportunities. Partnership to give firms bigger business opportunities.
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87 Selling your business? Find the emotional buyer
Berkonomics
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Strategic buyers look for managerial talent, intellectual property, geographic expansion, an extension into adjacent markets – and more – that will be achieved with the acquisition of your company.
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Berkonomics
FEBRUARY 3, 2010
This insight follows closely the conclusions from the previous declaration, that professional investors negotiate tough terms, from provisions of control over asset acquisition, eventual sale of the company, future investments, forced co-sale when others attempt to sell their shares and more.
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149 As Populist as it May Feel, 98% of VCs Aren’t Dumb
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 25, 2013
And Coach Campbell. I’ve heard directly from top executives that Jeff Bezos (in my opinion the most talented person in the tech industry) has received his fair share of VC coaching in the early years. This happens at acquisition time, too. Not according to my sources. It led to hiring Eric Schmidt.
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374 7 Good Entrepreneurial Habits That Turn Bad
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 9, 2016
Most begin by doing the product development, marketing and sales alone, but struggle making the transition to hiring and coaching others, defining repeatable processes and focusing on future strategy. You need to nurture non-organic growth partnerships and acquisitions to maximize your valuation.
10 Reasons To Start A Company In An Economic Downturn
InfoChachkie
OCTOBER 24, 2011
Money is plentiful for those who understand the simple laws which govern its acquisition.”. John Wooden, US basketball coach. During the dotbomb bust, we negotiated very aggressive Cost Per Acquisition (CPA) deals with a number of major publishers, including those that publicly declared that they, “never did CPA deals.”
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