Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 26, 2016

The author outlines eight necessary steps for every business and entrepreneur to capitalize on this movement to on-demand project teams, versus permanent hires. Build an on-demand team of strategic do-ers. This team of specialist consultants is then easily tuned as your strategy evolves based on the market. It’s here to stay.

Demand 99

Demand Training Outsource Development Entrepreneur 99

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 26, 2018

New technology markets and paradigm shifts have traditionally been bad bets when seeking investors, since these were known to take decades to develop, and cost lots of money. For example, consider how many years it took for the market to move from radio to television, or fully accept personal computers on every desktop.

Marketing 92

Marketing Demand Examples Social Media 92

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Every time I challenge a business plan with little or no budget for marketing, I get the answer that they will be using “viral” marketing, which costs nothing. First of all, Seth Godin pointed out a long time ago that viral marketing does not equal word-of-mouth. Seed viral activity.

Marketing 107

Marketing Invest SEM Startup 107

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Every business owner and entrepreneur like you I work with wishes they could better predict product demand and sales, for managing inventory and long-term business planning. I was impressed with the analysis and recommendation offered in a recent book, “ Trust the Plan: Demand Management For Business Leaders, ” by Greg Spira.

Metrics 81

Metrics Demand Statistics Sample 81

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 4, 2019

Marketing is everything these days. Yet I see many technology entrepreneurs that focus on the basics of marketing too little and too late. I like the guidance from marketing coach David Newman’s classic book “ Do It! Don’t fall into the marketing-speak trap. Give yourself the “So-what?” Don’t waste your time following up.

Marketing 97

Marketing Entrepreneur Startup Technical Review 97

socalTECH

DECEMBER 15, 2010

A new report today released by PwC finds that the market for initial public offerings (IPOs) has jumped significantly in 2010, with volumes exceeding both 2008 and 2009 levels. In particular, PwC said there was a surge in fourth quarter activity, with 55 IPOs completed in the quarter, worth $23.5

Cornerstone OnDemand 190

Cornerstone OnDemand Marketing Report Southern California 190

socalTECH

JULY 28, 2020

The company said that it is actively hiring technicians in all of its markets for its service. The company--led by CEO Joel Milne--says that it has been seeing increased demand for its at-home service, as a result of social distancing practices. The company plans to continue expanding into new markets, according to Milne.

Mobile 113

Mobile Thousand Oaks Services Demand 113

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 9, 2013

Declining prices & margins in a small market is much less interesting. I believe that market conditions drive innovation as much as great entrepreneurs do. That’s why dA has nearly 70 million monthly actives producing 2.5 Market meet reality. I described that phenomenon in this post. Add unemployment to debt.

Marketing 361

Marketing Course Pricing Networking 361

socalTECH

JUNE 17, 2010

The long list of Southern California high tech companies lined up for the public markets just got a little longer this morning, with the addition of Inphi Corp. So far, two companies-- Woodland Hills-based ReachLocal , which completed its IPO in May, and Carlsbad-based Maxlinear , which hit the markets in March, have had successful IPOs.

Southern California 178

Southern California Woodland Hills Thousand Oaks Marketing 178

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

HopSkipDrive said the new funding goes towards expanding into new markets, plus partnerships with schools, districts and counties. The company said it now has partnerships over 200 schools, districts and counties across 13 markets in eight states and Washington DC. According to the company, it has now raised $44M in total funding.

Demand 124

Demand Los Angeles Activity Capital 124

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Most of the insiders and hiring executives in Los Angeles know how hard it is to find technical talent in Los Angeles�but not all realize it's not because of lack of talent, but because of very high demand. because it's been such a hot job market. because it's been such a hot job market. Briefly tell us about your new service?

Los Angeles 100

Los Angeles Marketing Angel Technology 100

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

Viral marketing and word-of-mouth are not enough these days to make your product and brand visible in the relentless onslaught of new promotional media out there today. Innovation in marketing is perhaps more important than product innovation. Yet in the business plans I see, the marketing content and budget are smaller than ever.

Marketing 82

Marketing Demand Startup Customer 82

TechCrunch LA

JULY 3, 2018

Postie , a new Los Angeles-based startup, has a vision for the future of advertising and marketing — and it’s direct mail. According to study from the Direct Marketing Association, direct mail campaigns rang up $46 billion from advertisers and companies in 2014, and Fink and his co-founder are hoping that number will climb.

Dollar Shave Club 232

Dollar Shave Club Chief Technology Officer Advertising Los Angeles 232

TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 5, 2020

When people talk today about buying food, alongside traditional grocery stores and other physical food markets, they increasingly talk about grocery delivery companies, restaurant delivery platforms, meal kit services and more that make or provide food to people by way of apps. ” I don’t doubt that he means it.

Technical Review 343

Technical Review Startup Marketing San Diego 343

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The author outlines eight necessary steps for every business and entrepreneur to capitalize on this movement to on-demand project teams, versus permanent hires. Build an on-demand team of strategic do-ers. This team of specialist consultants is then easily tuned as your strategy evolves based on the market. It’s here to stay.

Demand 143

Demand Training Outsource Development Organization 143

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Los Angeles-based HopSkipDrive , the ridesharing service which helps deliver kids to and from school, after-school activities, and home, said this morning that it has raised $7.4M STI), a company in the school transportation, safety, and fleet services market. in a new funding round. The funding came from Student Transportation Inc.

Orange County 189

Orange County Services Education Los Angeles 189

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 5, 2013

Viral marketing and word-of-mouth are not enough these days to make your product and brand visible in the relentless onslaught of new promotional media out there today. Innovation in marketing is perhaps more important than product innovation. Yet in the business plans I see, the marketing content and budget are smaller than ever.

Marketing 104

Marketing Demand Startup Customer 104

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 3, 2023

Most technical entrepreneurs I know demand the discipline of a product specification or plan, and then assume that their great product will drive a great business. Here are the major elements of the best product plans: Market requirements section. Each of these activities should have associated costs and resource requirements.

Product 112

Product Summary Activity Entrepreneur 112

TechCrunch LA

JULY 2, 2020

Upfront invests about 40% of its investment dollars in the great LA market and invests about 40% split between the Bay Area and NYC. How do you think COVID-19 will change entrepreneurial activity in Los Angeles? How much is Upfront focused on investing in the local LA ecosystem versus less geographically focused? .

Los Angeles 277

Los Angeles Venture Capital Capital Invest 277

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

Viral marketing and word-of-mouth are not enough these days to make your product and brand visible in the relentless onslaught of new promotional media out there today. Innovation in marketing is perhaps more important than product innovation. Yet in the business plans I see, the marketing content and budget are smaller than ever.

Customer 100

Customer Custom Marketing Demand 100

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Marketing is everything these days. Yet I see many technology entrepreneurs that focus on the basics of marketing too little and too late. I like the guidance from marketing coach David Newman’s recent book “ Do It! Don’t fall into the marketing-speak trap. Give yourself the “So-what?” Don’t waste your time following up.

Technical Review 103

Technical Review Tips Marketing Entrepreneur 103

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 11, 2022

The canvas is a visual chart with elements describing your value proposition, structure, finances, and customers, to help companies identify and align business activities. Every team needs to understand how their activities relate to customer revenue. Investors will demand clear channel definitions. Key activities.

Funding 133

Funding Activity Customer Custom 133

TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Revolution, the parent company of Revolution Ventures , the Rise of the Rest Seed Fund and Revolution Growth , has evangelized its approach to backing companies in emerging markets, helping promote entrepreneurialism in geographies often overlooked by Silicon Valley’s Patagonia vest-wearing venture capitalists. It’s a flawed strategy.’

Venture Capital 211

Venture Capital Funding Seed Funding Activity 211

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 12, 2017

Marketing is everything these days. Yet I see many technology entrepreneurs that focus on the basics of marketing too little and too late. I like the guidance from marketing coach David Newman’s classic book “ Do It! Don’t fall into the marketing-speak trap. Give yourself the “So-what?” Don’t waste your time following up.

Tips 75

Tips Marketing Technical Review Startup 75

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In today’s fast moving market, the basic product development cost and time are critical to survival. There are already more than 1500 active hackerspaces worldwide, with info on Hackerspaces. Meet the new consumer demand for customization. Customers today increasingly demand solutions that are customized just for them.

Startup 159

Startup Tool Design Demand 159

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 2, 2017

Every business I know is intimately familiar with outbound marketing, or pushing your message out to customers through email, newspaper, and television advertising. Only a few really understand the process and value of inbound marketing, for pulling customers to your brand. Pull marketing is less expensive than push marketing.

Marketing 76

Marketing Social Media Content Media 76

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 25, 2017

Every time I challenge a business plan with little or no budget for marketing, I get the answer that they will be using “viral” marketing, which costs nothing. First of all, Seth Godin pointed out a long time ago that viral marketing does not equal word-of-mouth. Seed viral activity.

Marketing 67

Marketing SEM Startup Blogging 67

TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

But today a startup that’s tackling a different aspect of the market — addressing the supply chain that subsequently turns the wheels of the bigger food distribution machine — is announcing a big round of funding as it continues to grow. The funding is coming from a wide mix of investors.

Startup 249

Startup Platform Software Los Angeles 249

socalTECH

MAY 1, 2014

On-demand grocery delivery service Instacart has expanded in Los Angeles, saying recently that it is now covering downtown Los Angeles and Culver City, and will deliver groceries from Ralphs and Costco. The company has been active in Los Angeles since April 3rd. instacart peer marketplace delivery mobile market grocery shopping'

Marina Del Rey 193

Marina Del Rey Los Angeles Culver City West Hollywood 193

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 11, 2013

Every time I challenge a business plan with little or no budget for marketing, I get the answer that they will be using “viral” marketing, which costs nothing. First of all, Seth Godin pointed out a few years ago that viral marketing does not equal word-of-mouth. Seed viral activity.

Marketing 99

Marketing Entrepreneur Startup SEM 99

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 2, 2022

As an active angel investor, I still hear entrepreneurs asserting large opportunities with minimal risk and no competition. My conclusion either way is that they have no market, or haven’t looked. Then you walk the delicate balance between burn rates, revenue flows versus expenses, investment in marketing, and employees.

Entrepreneur 153

Entrepreneur Marketing Customer Custom 153

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 16, 2020

Able to balance right-brain and left-brain activities. Great entrepreneurs seek out critical customers and industry experts, and actively listen, but are not afraid to trust their own judgment as well. The best ideas for a new business are solutions to a real customer problem, rather than great ideas looking for a market.

Startup 171

Startup Entrepreneur Activity Ideas 171

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

REGEN, which develops wireless demand management and demand response products for the utility industry, said the funding came from NGEN Partners and BDC Venture Capital, and will go towards rapidly expanding its marketing activities across North America. in a funding round, and set up a U.S. office in San Diego.

San Diego 165

San Diego Funding Demand Venture Capital 165

TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 9, 2020

” Earlier this year, the company partnered with DoorDash on a similar activation for a concert to raise money for the Boys and Girls Club as part of a broad celebrity effort to raise money to alleviate food insecurity for families affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. show just how much demand there is for these types of offerings.

Advertising 179

Advertising Los Angeles Activity Screening 179

socalTECH

MARCH 10, 2016

Natural and organic goods supermarket Whole Foods Market and sam day delivery service Instacart announce today that they will be expanding into Orange County, one of the first markets in a national expansion which will allow consumers to order groceries from Whole Foods Market for same day delivery.

Orange County 100

Orange County Demand Google Los Angeles 100

TechCrunch LA

APRIL 18, 2022

This is due to both supply and demand: On the demand side, some companies are providing solutions for something consumers are not actively looking for, while on the supply side, companies have figured out the most effective manufacturing process, which is complex and expensive, Elder explained.

Software Review 187

Software Review Metrics Startup Technical Review 187

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 23, 2022

Every startup lucky enough to get some traction gets to the point where they decide to hire some “regular employees” for sales, marketing, and administrative tasks. In today’s marketplace, junior staffers are often the most intimately connected to the market, technology, and the customer network.

Startup 134

Startup Training Sales Entrepreneur 134