Acquisition Invest Report Software Review 
TechEmpower
AUGUST 21, 2023
Many CEOs of software-enabled businesses call us with a similar concern: Are we getting the right results from our software team? We hear them explain that their current software development is expensive, deliveries are rarely on time, and random bugs appear. What does a business leader do in this situation?
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
Santa Monica-based Cornerstone OnDemand has hired investment banking firms Centerview Partners and Goldman Sachs, in a move that could result in either a sale of the company, or help in fighting off an activist investor, according to a report. READ MORE>>.
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TechCrunch LA
MARCH 6, 2020
Reuters reports that the Chinese company sold its 98% stake in Grindr to a U.S.-based based company, San Vicente Acquisition Partners. Last year, it was reported that while under Chinese ownership, Grindr allowed engineers in Beijing access to the personal data of millions of U.S. That ownership was later scrutinized by a U.S.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 24, 2022
As a business consultant and angel investor, I often ask for your own assessment of marketing ROI , or customer acquisition cost (CAC). Are you making the proper investment, and is it paying off? I assure you of the need to really listen to customer feedback, both proactively in market studies, as well as after-the-sale reviews.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 28, 2021
I recommend a trial run with an experiment or MVP (minimum viable product), at full price and cost, before the big bang launch, risking your investment money and a major time commitment. With my software background at IBM, I’m well aware that technical early adopters value more and more features, and are able to deal with complexity.
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 28, 2014
otherwise I prefer to invest less and risk less). We want money to make some acquisitions (investors would prefer to fund M&A if they know specific deals – not to encourage bad behavior. But software companies often take longer to scale top-line revenue than retailers so it takes a while to cover your nut.
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 28, 2018
Until recently it was headquartered 2 blocks from our offices in Santa Monica so we literally saw it emerge under our feet and we proudly invested in the last 3 rounds of financing. How could Bird really be worth the reported $2 billion valuation that I read about in this press? having raised $300 million?—?less
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