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. Innovate In the early years of a startup there is a lot of kinetic energy of enthusiastic innovators looking to launch a product that changes how an industry works.
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. Tell us what you're up to now? They are all big, institional investors.
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socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 16, 2008
Santa Monica-based Tsavo Media, the startup headed by former Userplane CEO Michael Jones, said today that it has acquired Better Inc, the SEO and pay-per-click marketing software firm headed by Ben Padnos. s technology uses technology to help set up, manage, optimize, and report on pay-per-click campaigns for small and medium businesses.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 12, 2015
Modern communication tools, including WebEx, Skype and video conferencing are a good start, but virtual teams remain a productivity nightmare for many companies. Team leaders and startup founders must be visibly and mentally present to be perceived as trustworthy and part of the team. Conflict resolution procedures are well-defined.
InfoChachkie
JULY 26, 2010
I knew that having friends and allies on the playground that would back up “the new kid” was of paramount importance. The same phenomenon is true for startups. As noted in Corporate Venturing , startups should pursue allies who have a vested interest in their success. When Does An Alliance Make Sense?
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
One of the most frequent questions from high tech startups is: where''s my exit? We caught up with David Siemer , both an investment banker who runs Siemer & Associates (www.siemer.com) and an early stage investor here with Siemer Ventures (www.siemervc.com), to get his thoughts on the subject. How about mergers and acquisitions?
Tech Zulu Event
MAY 8, 2014
Back in January, at the annual TechZulu Startup Forecast , our panel of industry leaders and investors spent a healthy dose of time discussing the ongoing JOBS Act (Jumpstart Our Business Startups) and the investing sphere at large. This all, circling around 2008, a shy year for startup investments. We Found Experts.
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