TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Another on-demand transport app is making a move into payments to expand the existing relationship with its customers (and subsequent margins that it makes from serving them). Adding in payments to on-demand transport apps has become something of a tested and successful formula. The challenge in the U.S.,

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 22, 2021

It works best through effective use of social media, mobile apps, societal initiatives, becoming an influencer, and providing a modern easily-found web site with credible customer-focused content. Mobile devices and apps enhance social interactivity. That trend is growing every day.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 31, 2013

Will all that activity help create the next big technology, advertising, gaming, or e-commerce startup? Much of the focus is on absorbing that energy, the enthusiasm of the startup community here has created over the last few years. It's unclear.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2022

Mobile Computing. From tablets to smart phones to the Apple watch, people are increasingly relying on their mobile devices to assist them in managing their lives. The next phase of evolution will demand device independence, enabling an uninterrupted computing experience as we move from device to device throughout our daily lives.

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socalTECH

MAY 2, 2014

To get some insight into how those names are changing--we caught up with Steve Banfield , SVP and GM of Registrar Services over at Rightside (www.rightside.co) -- which is in the midst of spinning out from Santa Monica-based Demand Media. Steve Banfield: What will become Rightside has been part of Demand Media. READ MORE>>.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 2, 2014

an upgrade to their Wi-Fi video doorbell, which enables users to answer the front door from their mobile device. The updated motion sensor and timer (coming soon) allows users the freedom to choose the time of day the motion sensor is active, ensuring active monitoring at night. On-Demand Viewing. SkyBell Version 2.0

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 17, 2019

Catch up by reading the first edition here or check out last week’s edition , which offered the gamut of mobility news from Lyft and Bird to Waymo’s laser bears and cybersecurity. There is a lot of behind-the-scenes investment and partnership activity in the autonomous vehicle space these days. Keep it coming.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 14, 2011

Its primary goal is to focus on identifying what is truly driving demand, analytically, so that our customers can optimize their activities. We have a very sophisticated, analytics and software platform that over half the Fortune 50 are now using, to help guide how they invest in marketing and sales activities and investments.

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Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 25, 2015

Advertising technology is hot with the rise of mobile, evidenced in part by Verizon’s merger with AOL valued at $4.4 billion, and on a much smaller scale, Undertone’s recent acquisition of mobile ad provider Sparkflow. Even so, ads only work if people can see them, and today’s ad formats need to be visible on any device.

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Xconomy

AUGUST 28, 2018

Puls Technologies , whose on-demand technicians repair broken smartphones and install connected home devices, announced today it has raised $50 million to expand its reach as a unified source of device maintenance and consumer support. To fix a broken screen on an iPhone, for example, a customer would pay $69, according to the Puls website.

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Tech.Co

DECEMBER 28, 2022

And in addition to streamlining biofuel production, Reversion is also developing ways to improve energy storage for when supply exceeds demand, taking a multi-pronged approach to sustainable power generation. . Screenshots from Wander's mobile app. jump in efficiency that's taking place annually. Source: wander.com.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

In China, even tiny bike sharing companies now have to digitally track every bike through GPS, and every mobile interaction between a bike and a rider to compete. The software directs humans and trucks to balance the tide of idle bicycles to other areas of a city where the demand is higher at the moment, rather than humans directing software.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

His title “ The On-Demand Brand: 10 Rules for Digital Marketing Success in an Anytime, Everywhere World ” characterizes the challenge of demanding attention from a new generation of consumers who want what they want, when they want it, and where they want it. Mobile is where it’s at. Always keep surprises in-store.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 5, 2013

His title “ The On-Demand Brand: 10 Rules for Digital Marketing Success in an Anytime, Everywhere World ” characterizes the challenge of demanding attention from a new generation of consumers who want what they want, when they want it, and where they want it. Mobile is where it’s at.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Contrary to a popular myth, word-of-mouth and viral marketing are not a substitute for more basic branding activities. Actively lead conversations, as well as real listening. Capitalize on the massive trend and power of mobile. Highlight how your brand supports mobile, for shopping, purchase transactions, usage, and support.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

And with mobile you even have the ability to message your users when new content is released which leads to much higher consumptions rates. And ironically many consumer mobile apps are more of hits-driven businesses than video is today. This type of “affiliate” traffic might represent 20% of your overall traffic.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 20, 2010

For this morning's interview, we thought we'd talk with Los Angeles-based Sidebar (www.sidebar.com), a venture backed startup in the mobile space, to learn more about what they are up to. Patrick Kennedy: Sidebar is a company that was founded to bring consumers personalized content, focused on mobile delivery of that content.

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Tech.Co

AUGUST 27, 2017

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. Many users now rely on mobile applications. Use productivity aids that can keep up with the demands of the time.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 31, 2014

We spoke with Kara Norton and Phoebe Hayman about the newly merged company, and how Pinterest and mobile are a key to the company''s business  and how the company doesn''t think of it as an e-commerce or retail brand, but a little bit of both. The two most important are Pinterst and mobile. We''re mobile first.

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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. Those that are specifically in high demand are data scientists and DevOps engineers.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

Mobile Computing. From tablets to smart phones to the Apple watch, people are increasingly relying on their mobile devices to assist them in managing their lives. The next phase of evolution will demand device independence, enabling an uninterrupted computing experience as we move from device to device throughout our daily lives.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

His title “ The On-Demand Brand: 10 Rules for Digital Marketing Success in an Anytime, Everywhere World ” characterizes the challenge of demanding attention from a new generation of consumers who want what they want, when they want it, and where they want it. Mobile is where it’s at.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 27, 2014

Plus, we have mobile optimized sites, and those are just scratching the surface now, there''s a huge amount of growth potential with mobile traffic available today. The world here is constantly changing -- particularly with shifts to mobile, Google algorithms, etc. - That''s one of the things we have going on with our platform.

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socalTECH

MAY 2, 2011

There is no real room for negotiation, or to let demand drive the pricing on the buyer side. If you imagine, a promoter might manage Britney Spears in 50 cities, and all those cities have different demand and price points. We're also building out our platform, leveraging new technology like mobile and social technology.

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Tech.Co

JANUARY 4, 2018

Oblend is an at-home, on-demand dispensary that gives people the ability to make their own aromatherapies, oils, vapes and more from legal herbal extracts and essential oils within minutes through their app. This is a virtual pet sitter device that challenges them to playful and smart activities, and rewards them when they accomplish a task.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 20, 2012

At any given time, you can have multiple numbers, turn the ringers on and off individually for any number, and have different numbers active. In the last year or two, there's obviously been an explosion in mobile smartphone penetration and development of similar services. It's also worth mentioning that this is my fifth startup.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 28, 2010

Zong – mobile payments has been a very hot area over the past couple of years with the success and growth of both Boku and Zong. Boku and Zong focus mostly on mobile payments for virtual goods. It has proven a very successful strategy to get consumers to activate the payment on their mobile phone bill.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Demand Media. Demand Media consistently popped up near number one in the list of "companies to work for" from our readers. Edmunds.com has been around forever in Los Angeles, but after a recent redesign and a focus on updating its web site, new mobile. The now-public. Despite the number of employees, recruiters also cited.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 2, 2017

It works best through effective use of social media, mobile apps, societal initiatives, becoming an influencer, and providing a modern easily-found web site with credible customer-focused content. Mobile devices and apps enhance social interactivity. That trend is growing every day.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Los Angeles is the capital of on-demand apps, for just about anything you want. One of those areas that combines LA's passion for on-demand apps, and its active lifestyle, is Fitspot (www.fitspotapp.com), which brings athletic trainers to you or your local fitness center. What is Fitspot?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 4, 2011

His title “ The On-Demand Brand: 10 Rules for Digital Marketing Success in an Anytime, Everywhere World ” characterizes the challenge of demanding attention from a new generation of consumers who want what they want, when they want it, and where they want it. Mobile is where it’s at.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Draft is a Fantasy Sports app designed for the mobile world and the busy lifestyle founded by Jeremy Levine. Mobile really enabled the entire category and created the free-to-play powerhouses like Angry Birds, Words With Friends, Candy Crush, Clash of Clans, Cut the Rope, Best Fiends and others.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 31, 2021

These are industries where structural impediments to technology adoption have only recently been broken down by the advent of incredibly powerful mobile devices. “It would present a huge opportunity for a variety of climate tech sectors, ranging from clean electricity to carbon management to vehicle electrification.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2015

Mobile Computing. From tablets to smart phones to the Apple watch, people are increasingly relying on their mobile devices to assist them in managing their lives. The next phase of evolution will demand device independence, enabling an uninterrupted computing experience as we move from device to device throughout our daily lives.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Mobile Computing. From tablets to smart phones to the Apple watch, people are increasingly relying on their mobile devices to assist them in managing their lives. The next phase of evolution will demand device independence, enabling an uninterrupted computing experience as we move from device to device throughout our daily lives.

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Cloud Computing Startup Social Media Networking 61

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 1, 2009

I hear from several sources that Sequoia is very active in the market aggressively chasing several deals and even driving up prices on some early-stage deals. Volume has no doubt picked up at active firms. There is a lot of pent-up demand. We’re only in the second inning on mobile.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

As an active angel investor, I’m accustomed to hearing entrepreneurs pitch their expectation to quickly create a new dominant brand, based on their disruptive technology. We are all more reachable through powerful and mobile personal computer devices, and the world is more and more connected with the Internet of Things (IoT).

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