Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Nearly every successful tech startup I’ve observed over the past 20 years has gone through a similar growth pattern: Innovate, systematize then scale operations. How long does it take me to pay back my original customer acquisition costs? How profitable is my product or service? Seriously, this happens.

Startup 286

Startup Technical Review Customer Custom 286

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 3, 2010

I’m doing due diligence on a company of another entrepreneur in LA whose company was apparently doing very well. 500k had come through the last acquisition. There’s really no such thing as a merger – only acquisitions. I know, I know … technically they can be structured as mergers.

Technical Review 276

Technical Review Startup Press Pricing 276

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 27, 2014

The good news is that a patent can scare off or at least delay competitors, and as a “rule of thumb” patents can add up to $1M to your startup valuation for investors or M&A exits (merger and acquisition). Even after your application is accepted, the issuing process takes a lifetime in today’s technology (4-5 years).

Patents 100

Patents Software Review Software Technical Advisors 100

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

and the subsequent acquisition sprees of companies like Google, Yahoo!, So, definition: when I talk about a business plan I’m not talking about a 40-page Word document outlining your market approach. The COGS (costs of goods sold) tells me about how big your customer acquisition costs will be. portfolios.

Web 2.0 334

Web 2.0 Venture Capital Web Technical Review 334

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 14, 2015

By definition, most startups begin as a result of some innovation in product, process, or service. It’s a volatile period for every company, where most struggle with getting commercial and technological traction, usually based on a single product or service. Consider MySpace and Webvan. Geographic expansion.

Startup 98

Startup Marketing Web 2.0 IBM 98

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 26, 2016

Perhaps the most misused terms I see these days from entrepreneurs involve CAC (customer acquisition costs) and LTV (life time value) and a lack of understanding these critical components is driving many companies to premature failure. CAC is often measured incorrectly and doesn’t often doesn’t capture the true costs of acquisition.

Metrics 150

Metrics Startup SaaS Course 150

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

By definition, most startups begin as a result of some innovation in product, process, or service. It’s a volatile period for every company, where most struggle with getting commercial and technological traction, usually based on a single product or service. Consider MySpace and Webvan. Geographic expansion.

Startup 53

Startup Web 2.0 IBM IBM 53

Xconomy

AUGUST 12, 2016

government’s Precision Medicine Initiative is an ambitious effort to collect the genomic data of 1 million Americans, and tech giant Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG ) is deeply involved. —Option-to-buy deals are by definition no guarantee, and an agreement between Boston-based Acetylon Pharmaceuticals and Celgene is the latest example. .

Google 40

Google Technical Review News Research 40

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 25, 2010

If you haven’t read it you should definitely buy it – other people just like you did. Before booking a hotel I always check out Trip Advisor and read reviews. Anything requiring lead generation and/or customer acquisition I call Matt Coffin. When I want to go to restaurants I check out Zagat and Yelp.

Guide 293

Guide Funding Venture Capital Technical Review 293

socalTECH

MAY 27, 2009

In terms of sectors, it's going to be Internet, Consumer Internet, Software-as-a-Service--though in that area, not enterprise as a Salesforce, but along the lines of business productivity tools and customer acquisition--and also digital media. There are definitely interesting things in Southern California.

Southern California 113

Southern California Venture Capital Startup SoCal 113

SoCal CTO

MARCH 22, 2007

Where I use LinkedIn: * I definitely use LinkedIn for Specific Requests - Ex. I definitely check people out using LinkedIn. However, it definitely has served as a hub. We have been using LinkedIn for both sourcing recruits and reviewing backgrounds for recruits. Technology Jobs in Southern California – a Rebound.

Blogging 150

Blogging CTO Coach CTO Hire Southern California 150

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2013

By definition, most startups begin as a result of some innovation in product, process, or service. It’s a volatile period for every company, where most struggle with getting commercial and technological traction, usually based on a single product or service. Consider MySpace and Webvan. Geographic expansion.

Company 75

Company Companies Startup Web 2.0 75

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 24, 2011

We are now harnessing the ‘social’ aspect of the system where businesses and consumers begin to contribute to the data by adding or updating products listings as well as rate and review products.”. I am obsessed with technology. Definitely Stones though when you combine Beatles with Cirque de Soleil for the show ‘Love’ it’s tougher.”.

Blogging 219

Blogging Entrepreneur Software Review Course 219

Frank Addante

MAY 12, 2007

the Rubicon Project (Internet Advertising Technology) Status: Pre-Launch Visit the Rubicon Project Website Startup 5.0: Wireless & Voice Application Software) Exit: technology acquired Lesson: Timing is critical. Wireless & Voice Application Software) Exit: technology acquired Lesson: Timing is critical. Zondigo, Inc.

Outsource Development 40

Outsource Development Outsource Software Review Startup 40

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 6, 2011

We are now harnessing the ‘social’ aspect of the system where businesses and consumers begin to contribute to the data by adding or updating products listings as well as rate and review products.”. I am obsessed with technology. Definitely Stones though when you combine Beatles with Cirque de Soleil for the show ‘Love’ it’s tougher.”.

Entrepreneur 232

Entrepreneur Competition Software Review Course 232

Frank Addante

JULY 10, 2006

the Rubicon Project (Internet Advertising Technology) Status: Pre-Launch Visit the Rubicon Project Website Startup 5.0: Wireless & Voice Application Software) Exit: technology acquired Lesson: Timing is critical. Wireless & Voice Application Software) Exit: technology acquired Lesson: Timing is critical. Zondigo, Inc.

Startup 40

Startup Technical Review Venture Capital Advertising 40

Frank Addante

JULY 30, 2007

the Rubicon Project (Internet Advertising Technology) Status: Pre-Launch Visit the Rubicon Project Website Startup 5.0: Wireless & Voice Application Software) Exit: technology acquired Lesson: Timing is critical. Wireless & Voice Application Software) Exit: technology acquired Lesson: Timing is critical. Zondigo, Inc.

Startup 40

Startup Venture Capital Outsource Development Advertising 40

Frank Addante

JUNE 10, 2007

the Rubicon Project (Internet Advertising Technology) Status: Pre-Launch Visit the Rubicon Project Website Startup 5.0: Wireless & Voice Application Software) Exit: technology acquired Lesson: Timing is critical. Wireless & Voice Application Software) Exit: technology acquired Lesson: Timing is critical. Zondigo, Inc.

Startup 40

Startup Technical Review Software Review Advertising 40

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 17, 2011

I want to know how many people, their level of tech sophistication, their age and their interests. And if we’re reflective, it’s also one of the most important success criteria for investors, senior executives, tech writers and virtually anybody involved in business leadership. So I thought I would. That’s a shame.

Writing 356

Writing Startup Ideas Summary 356

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 13, 2010

Engineering is pissed off because they need to do some technical infrastructure improvements and the sales team is always pushing them to deliver too many features. &# Sell what we have!!&# And you want us to work yet another weekend while you’re playing golf with clients and getting fat bonuses?

Entrepreneur 330

Entrepreneur Yahoo Startup Technical Review 330