Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Every entrepreneur starts by accepting the reality that you have a rare mindset of joy of discovery, with an intense curiosity about how certain things or people work, or why a new technology hasn’t yet been accepted. An occasional discussion with a mentor won’t do it. The place – finding a community where you can thrive.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 30, 2009

Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. Binary Pulse Technology Marketing (www.binarypulse.com). We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. Custom Insurance Programs for Technology Companies. Deloitte (www.deloitte.com/us/technology). Technology. Need office or Tech Space?

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2020

This strategy requires allocating a significant portion of your time, even as daily crises grow, to the nurturing of the leadership pipeline, mentoring high potentials, paying them well, and rewarding results with positive short-term feedback, as well as strategic promotional opportunities. Attract, train, and reward only the best leaders.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 26, 2012

We asked the same four questions of a variety of top technology entrepreneurs, investors, and others, to hear what they're thinking about, and are sharing it here over the next week. We were also about to build a really solid mentor network in a short period of time, pulling in about 250 CEO's and CTOs, from all backgrounds and locations.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. Binary Pulse Technology Marketing (www.binarypulse.com). We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. Custom Insurance Programs for Technology Companies. Technology. Deloitte (www.deloitte.com/us/technology). Dedicated to our Clients.

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Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 7, 2013

Stained Glass Labs (SGL), the first Glass and wearable technologies accelerator has launched the world’s first comprehensive app directory and a self-service app publishing portal for Google Glass pre-launched applications. Comprehensive App Directory. SGL says the Comprehensive App Directory launched is a simple 2 step process.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Most accelerators provide small seed investment in the range of $25,000, as well as mentoring, workspace and professional services, in exchange for an equity stake in the company. Business accelerators like YCombinator and TechStars are sometimes able to help startups looking for seed-stage funding. Startup incubator seed funding.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Let me start with the obvious baseline that most people probably know instinctively: Los Angeles is the 3rd largest technology startup ecosystem in the US. billion in venture capital to LA’s technology startups and 2014 will shatter that figure. When you begin to peel back the onion some surprising data presents itself.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Monahan will be in charge of managing Science’s social customer acquisition companies like EverySignal and Madrigold. He understands the nuances of social media marketing and his expertise in advertising technology, particularly across Facebook, will serve to further accelerate our portfolio companies’ growth.”. LA-based Science Inc.,

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2014

I found their five phases of the process to be compelling, based on my own years of experience mentoring startups: Nail the pain. Neither breakthrough technology nor maximum features will assure that “if we build it, they will come.” Don’t forget a viable financial model of costs, margins, customer acquisition, and break-even.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 12, 2017

I found their five phases of the process to be compelling, based on my own years of experience mentoring startups: Nail the pain. Neither breakthrough technology nor maximum features will assure that “if we build it, they will come.” Don’t forget a viable financial model of costs, margins, customer acquisition, and break-even.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 20, 2012

I found their five phases of the process to be compelling, based on my own years of experience mentoring startups: Nail the pain. Neither breakthrough technology nor maximum features will assure that “if we build it, they will come.” Don’t forget a viable financial model of costs, margins, customer acquisition, and break-even.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 30, 2011

A serial Internet entrepreneur, Mike has founded, advised, invested and sold numerous businesses, including application platform Userplane, which he led from startup to its acquisition by AOL, Tsavo Media, Movoxx, PeopleMedia, Brizzly and Myspace. After its acquisition by Playdom, he was most recently head of the Acclaim studio and Sr.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2015

As an advisor and mentor to startups, I try to make sure entrepreneurs understand both the pros and cons of an IPO as an exit strategy. Even with private equity and private acquisition transactions, control stays internal to the principals. Many of these may still fail spectacularly, such as Webvan and Pets.com.

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Tech Zulu Event

JULY 7, 2010

Elluminate and Wimba offer advanced virtual classroom technology that allows education institutions to hold synchronous live courses over the Web, including audio, video, white board and social learning capabilities. From the press release: Financial Details of the Elluminate and Wimba Acquisitions. Blackboard Inc. and Wimba Inc.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

I found their five phases of the process to be compelling, based on my own years of experience mentoring startups: Nail the pain. Neither breakthrough technology nor maximum features will assure that “if we build it, they will come.” Don’t forget a viable financial model of costs, margins, customer acquisition, and break-even.

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Tech.Co

APRIL 24, 2018

Many have exited via successful acquisitions, while others have IPO’ed with the same impressive result. Hundreds of industry leaders join in so they can not only keep their fingers on the pulse of cutting edge technology, but also to meet startups and build relationships. Diversity and Inclusion Matters. It’s time to get noticed!

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 20, 2012

In college at the California Institute of Technology, he patented a new loudspeaker design and formed GNP Loudspeakers, Inc. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the California Institute of Technology and of the Art Center College of Design. in Mechanical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology.

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socalTECH

MAY 14, 2015

Miles Beckett: Underpinning my whole career has been technology and the Internet. After selling EQAL, I was looking for a new opportunity in technology, and I wasn't quite as interested in producing content as I had been. To me, honestly, the most exciting area of new technology today is healthcare. What's next on your plate?

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 30, 2012

For those who still might be wondering what Spotlight: LA Tech is all about, It’s a screening room for new technology homegrown in our region. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the California Institute of Technology and of the Art Center College of Design. It’s a gallery of great entrepreneurship. Bill received his B.S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Based on my experience as an angel investor and a mentor to dozens of entrepreneurs, having no business plan is the quickest way to define yourself as just a dreamer, or at best a hobbyist. For example, “I just patented a new cell-phone technology that will double battery life for half the cost.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

In the enterprise environment, Jack Welch led GE through 600 acquisitions in emerging markets, to a market value of $280 billion. As an advisor and mentor to entrepreneurs, I have seen beginners who quickly accelerate their proficiency and adopt the mindset, skills, rules, and emotional principles to become superstars.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

A serial Internet entrepreneur, Mike has founded and sold numerous businesses, including agency PBJ Digital, application platform Userplane, which he led from startup to its acquisition by AOL, Tsavo Media and Myspace. join us in proving there’s more than one place in California to create great technology.

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Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 17, 2011

After the acquisition, MyMiniLife became the common technology platform at Zynga and powers 150M monthly users including games like Cityville, Farmville, and Frontierville. He is also an active investor with stakes in companies like Hipmunk, GroupMe, Facebook, Zynga (acquisition stock), and SV Angels. He received a B.S.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

A serial Internet entrepreneur, Mike has founded and sold numerous businesses, including agency PBJ Digital, application platform Userplane, which he led from startup to its acquisition by AOL, Tsavo Media and Myspace. Idealab continues to explore a range of technology frontiers. To explore how new technologies impact society.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Thank you all for your continued support in highlighting the many innovative technologies emerging in Southern California! After its acquisition by Playdom, he was most recently head of the Acclaim studio and Sr. The Hybrid Group is passionate about making useful things with technology. Making Spotlight: LA Tech Fall Possible.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2021

For example, Mark McClain, cofounder and CEO of SailPoint Technologies , created an employee growth culture resulting in growth of forty percent a year, with more than $100 million in revenues. Utilize outside expertise and mentoring. Momentum requires a team culture of high motivation and engagement.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Thank you all for your continued support in highlighting the many innovative technologies emerging in Southern California! After its acquisition by Playdom, he was most recently head of the Acclaim studio and Sr. The Hybrid Group is passionate about making useful things with technology. Making Spotlight: LA Tech Fall Possible.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 25, 2013

And hard for me to imagine the Fred Wilson and Albert Wenger weren’t instrumental mentors to David. On the enterprise side, I know every buyer of technology in this industry. This happens at acquisition time, too. Nothing was more heart warming than the photo of David Karp hugging Bijan Sabet after the sale to Yahoo!

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SoCal Delicious

JANUARY 9, 2014

In the startup world there’s been a culture of solution or technology first, whereas I believe we should be taking a more people-centred approach to building products and services. Unless the thing you’re building has real value to someone, it’s just a vanity project, no matter the technology. Ben Chestnut’s reverse marketing funnel 9.

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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.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 24, 2022

I’m convinced that’s why most mature companies are slowing down or buying their innovation through acquisition, rather than building it. By asking a junior colleague to mentor you, you will more likely hear new approaches or technologies and get new insights on your customer base or business challenges.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 29, 2020

I’m convinced that’s why most mature companies are slowing down or buying their innovation through acquisition, rather than building it. By asking a junior colleague to mentor you, you will more likely hear new approaches or technologies and get new insights on your customer base or business challenges.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 12, 2018

I’m convinced that’s why most mature companies are slowing down or buying their innovation through acquisition, rather than building it. By asking a junior colleague to mentor you, you will more likely hear new approaches or technologies and get new insights on your customer base or business challenges.

Startup 51

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 29, 2014

I’m convinced that’s why most mature companies are slowing down or buying their innovation through acquisition, rather than building it. By asking a junior colleague to mentor you, you will more likely hear new approaches or technologies and get new insights on your customer base or business challenges.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

I’m convinced that’s why most mature companies are slowing down or buying their innovation through acquisition, rather than building it. By asking a junior colleague to mentor you, you will more likely hear new approaches or technologies and get new insights on your customer base or business challenges.

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