TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 19, 2019

TechCrunch spoke to two customers who said the Mercedes-Benz’ connected car app was pulling in information from other accounts and not their own, allowing them to see other car owners’ names, recent activity, phone numbers, and more. The other customer said they did not attempt to test either feature.

Startup 189

Startup Los Angeles Customer Custom 189

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 19, 2013

The era of VCs investing in successful consumer Internet startups such as eBay led to a belief system that seemed to permeate many enterprise software startups that hiring sales or implementation people was a bad thing. Many young startups are being advised not to have a professional services business and in my opinion this is a big mistake.

Startup 403

Startup Sales Software Review Technical Review 403

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 15, 2019

If you team with a partner who likes to sleep late, and reserves the weekend for other activities, the partnership will likely not work. If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done. All partners have compatible work styles.

Software Review 88

Software Review CTO Hire Outsource Development Startup 88

socalTECH

DECEMBER 12, 2013

We''re very much a global footprint company, and we have customers from all over the world who fit that type of description. Right now, we have around 380,000 customers, with about a third of those outside the United States. We''re fairly evenly split between Asia, Europe, and North America. We''ve also managed to grow quite nicely.

Software Review 238

Software Review Cloud Computing Technical Review Platform 238

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2014

If you team with a partner who likes sleep until late morning, and reserves the weekend for other activities, the partnership will likely not work. If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done. Common vision and commitment.

Software Review 107

Software Review Entrepreneur CTO Hire Outsource Development 107

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

There is nothing more pure than building a product, putting it out in the world and seeing paying customers using your product and in some cases loving it. He came to work in our offices at Upfront Ventures as an EIR and immediately began building software to improve how storage was picked up, photographed, scanned and routed to a warehouse.

Startup 286

Startup Technical Review Customer Custom 286

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

If you team with a partner who likes sleep until late morning, and reserves the weekend for other activities, the partnership will likely not work. If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done. Common vision and commitment.

Software Review 103

Software Review Equity CTO Hire Outsource Development 103

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2017

If you team with a partner who likes to sleep late, and reserves the weekend for other activities, the partnership will likely not work. If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done. All partners have compatible work styles.

Software Review 56

Software Review CTO Hire Outsource Development CTO Coach 56

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. Customer acquisition cost. This is how much you spend to get a new customer. LTV is imprecise.

Metrics 150

Metrics Startup SaaS Course 150

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Streaming services are designed to be easy – open an app, hit play, and you’re pretty much just where you want to be. But the latest range of streaming services also offer a lot of customization options…even if they are hidden from view. Frankly, you are far better off getting HBO through any other type of service first.

Tips 40

Tips Netflix Hulu Services 40

InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Now, more than ever, government agencies in the US and abroad are lousy startup customers. Government customers abundantly waste both of these assets by negatively impacting a startup’s cash flows while causing it to spend unnecessary time participating in laborious approval processes and elongated sales cycles.

Startup 207

Startup Outsource Development Software Review Sales 207

socalTECH

JULY 21, 2011

Rob Reed: The position of MomentFeed, is that it is essentially a layer in the location based services stack. They have an interest in all of the data being generated through location based services apps, which give them an opportunity to connect with consumers. Could you give an example of how a customer might use your service?

Social Media 248

Social Media Zumbox Media Startup 248

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 16, 2016

They don’t realize that strong team engagement leads to even stronger customer engagement, which can more than double your startup revenue and growth, according to experts. It comes from two-way interaction with individual employees, and clear indications of active listening. Facilitate and use customer, peer engagement feedback.

Software Review 57

Software Review Satisfaction Startup Training 57

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 29, 2011

If you team with a partner who likes sleep until late morning, and reserves the weekend for other activities, the partnership will likely not work. If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done. Common vision and commitment.

Software Review 96

Software Review CTO Hire Startup Outsource Development 96

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 14, 2012

Customer loyalty, one of those seemingly innocuous facets of both large and small scale businesses that can be easily overlooked, but generally understood as ultra important to how well a business thrives. You’ve taken care of the 1) product, 2) marketing, 3) overall experience (to garner positive reviews), but then what?

Software Review 95

Software Review Idealab Pasadena Customer 95

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 25, 2015

” I have seen many companies move rapidly up-and-to-the-right by Google search rankings only to crash when they rewrite the algorithm or start competing by offering the same service directly on the SERP. And of course it’s true in personal productivity apps, SMB apps, B2B software and so forth. Startup Lessons'

Product 150

Product Startup Metrics Technical Review 150

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2010

If you team with a Gen-Y type who likes to start work in the late morning, and reserves the weekend for other activities, the partnership will likely not work. If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done. Level of integrity.

Software Review 92

Software Review CTO Hire Outsource Development Startup 92

socalTECH

MAY 21, 2013

The last group, on the technical side, is platform data services. We''ve got a grid of 500 nodes, handling a billion and a half clicks and call impressions, which we drive for our customers. We had a fair amount of corporate services which had all been supplied by AT&T, so we had to create our own infrastructure team.

Technical Review 223

Technical Review Glendale Advertising Google 223

socalTECH

MAY 21, 2013

The last group, on the technical side, is platform data services. We''ve got a grid of 500 nodes, handling a billion and a half clicks and call impressions, which we drive for our customers. We had a fair amount of corporate services which had all been supplied by At&T, so we had to create our own infrastructure team.

Technical Review 211

Technical Review Glendale Advertising Google 211

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 1, 2014

On one end, entrepreneurs who have (at minimum) built something customers love and are willing to pay for, and the other hand, investors who are looking for the very companies who fit that profile. You’ve built a great business, your customers love you. And those who have gone through the process, know.

Invest 100

Invest Startup Technical Review Software Review 100

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 14, 2012

Customer loyalty, one of those seemingly innocuous facets of both large and small scale businesses that can be easily overlooked, but generally understood as ultra important to how well a business thrives. You’ve taken care of the 1) product, 2) marketing, 3) overall experience (to garner positive reviews), but then what?

Software Review 61

Software Review Idealab Pasadena Customer 61

InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Tech Diligence - Consider The Source. Rather, we value entrepreneurs' time and thus our diligence generally includes introducing them to potential customers and partners. The difference is that VoiceXML does not leverage customers' knowledge of web development. Geography - Rincon is now very active in the Bay Area.

Venture Capital 100

Venture Capital Technical Review Software Review Southern California 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 16, 2013

I was with IBM in the early PC days when Bill worked with us to provide PC DOS and other software. For entrepreneurs, effective networking is required to find investors, partners, and customers. Customer retention. More customers are lost to apathy after the sale than poor service or quality. Investor negotiations.

Ideas 110

Ideas Entrepreneur Startup Technical Review 110

Tech.Co

AUGUST 27, 2017

The Harvard Business Review recommends two low-risk applications of blockchain technology that startups can try. You cannot deny that the internet of things (IoT) has taken over: security cameras link with each other; mobile devices connect to the printer; and lights detect and activate human movements. Blockchain Technology.

Technical Review 69

Technical Review Startup Mobile Software Review 69

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Facebook just hit 1 billion active users globally and that was great but a new social payment application is set to make Facebook users across the world get more from their connections and even allowing companies to sell or receive payments from their pages. As we know, developers always give their product a code name. What is Zunguz?

Software Review 92

Software Review Social Network Platform Technical Review 92

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

You are particularly vulnerable if: You have revenue concentration (few customers each providing a large total of percentage of your revenue). You have a large number of startup customers (because when markets crash they have a funny way of going bankrupt quickly or cutting burn precipitously).

Startup 383

Startup Company Companies .Net 383

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 8, 2011

It gives music companies a direct pipeline to market their products and services to music fans. Additionally, the site allows lawyers to market their legal services by sharing expert advice and engaging in discussion. As of May 2010, CallFire has over 20,000 customers! We hear they might bring something special to this event….wonder

CalTech 100

CalTech Technical Review Company Companies 100

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 19, 2012

“The object is to exploit the convergence of people, information, products, services and places with today’s smartphones and tablets, which drive online orders in addition to purchases from brick-and-mortar stores.”. Due to the combination of these factors, marketers began to more heavily fund digital platforms. Getting Mobile-Ready.

Mobile 85

Mobile Software Review Statistics Technical Review 85

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

We've created bi-directional, and real-time links between a web site and translation software. NativeTung is a cloud-based platform, which includes some software which runs on the web site, which ensures synchronization of the translation at all times. Who would be the typical customer for this service?

Startup 133

Startup Technical Review Social Network Content 133

socalTECH

AUGUST 20, 2013

There''s been a war brewing in Los Angeles, between a trio of ride services-- Lyft , Uber , Sidecar -- and the city''s taxi drivers--over a new generation of Internet-enabled and smartphone-friendly, connected rideshare services, versus what has been an old, opaque, and phone-driven taxi establishment. We''re focused on taxis.

Startup 210

Startup Los Angeles Services Training 210

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

He wanted to launch his next venture in financial services because it was a bigger industry. But I pointed out that he would be up against competitors that had spend years building relationships with the big financial services companies (as well as channel partners) and he was going to have to start from scratch. He’s a star.

Entrepreneur 267

Entrepreneur Startup SaaS San Diego 267

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 24, 2014

Buddytruk is the latest peer-to-peer vehicle service to hit the streets of LA. Like Lyft and Uber , the service is utilized through the use of a smartphone app to request a driver to aid you in your quests. Unlike the two ride-sharing services, Buddytruk isn’t a ride-sharing service.

FAQ 98

FAQ Startup Technical Review Santa Monica 98

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 15, 2010

I was with IBM in the early PC days when Bill worked with us to provide PC DOS and other software. For entrepreneurs, effective networking is required to find investors, partners, and customers. Customer retention. More customers are lost to apathy after the sale than poor service or quality. Investor negotiations.

Ideas 95

Ideas Entrepreneur Startup Technical Review 95

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

Baghdasarian was co-founder of Monterey Networks, which was sold to Cisco Systems back in 1999, has been an active angel investor in Southern California. We've basically taken advantage of all the new technology out there--especially, the web-based service model. Zareh Baghdasarian: Right now, there's a multitude of services.

Education 124

Education Startup Course Tool 124

SoCal Delicious

OCTOBER 8, 2012

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Los Angeles 44

Los Angeles Software Review Technical Review Journal 44

socalTECH

MAY 27, 2009

He was basically active investing until 2004 and 2005, and then started getting much more involved in the non-profit space. In the last couple of weeks, we've started to ramp up, and are actively looking at new investments. You mention the firms who aren't as active--and with funds going away, not yet raising money, etc.

Southern California 113

Southern California Venture Capital Startup SoCal 113

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

For businesses, these are now prime sources of business networking, customer service, and client leads. Facebook alone has 800 million active members. Wikipedia started this, but it is also used for technical support, software, and product reviews. Do you have a business presence there?

SEM 95

SEM Search Engine Optimization Blogging PPC 95