socalTECH

AUGUST 30, 2012

Los Angeles-based Fliptu , the social media promotion startup headed by Jeremy Gocke, says it has started to line up a significant number of artists, bands, celebrities, and lifestyle brands for its service today. Fliptu's founders are Jeremy Gocke and Doug Deluca, who is co-executive producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 21, 2018

San Luis Obispo-based MINDBODY , the online booking site for fitness classes and spas, has linked up with athletic app and social network developer Strava , the two said on Monday. According to the two, the integration means Strava athletes can discover new classes through friends' activities feeds. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Los Angeles-based Soteria Intelligence said yesterday that it has launched a new, social media threat assessment service, to help find threats voice on social networks in real time.

Social Media 153

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2022

There are already a variety of cloud computing solutions available for common business usage, including the following: Software as a Service (SaaS). Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). Platform as a Service (PaaS). Social Media.

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Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 133

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Our profile this morning is with Network Automation , a Los Angeles company competing in the IT automation market. Southern California--despite the lack of huge, name brand firms-- has a significant number of enterprise software companies, of which Network Automation is just one. You are self funded too, we recall.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 13, 2011

Los Angeles-based GameFly , the online video game rental subscription service, said this morning that it has connected its online social network for gamers with its GameFly App for Android. The updated app is available on the Android Market. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 8, 2012

Every startup needs to understand that the customer paradigm has dramatically shifted over the past two years with pervasive social networks and smartphones. If your business doesn’t connect with your customers, individually and as a community, demanding customers will not only ignore you, but will actively keep other customers away.

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socalTECH

MARCH 20, 2015

Rexter''s software--which runs across mobile platforms, tablets, and PCs--helps consolidate and manage their contacts from across social networking sites and email, and helps users manage those contacts and activities.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

An all-too-common question I get from startups and small businesses is “Which is the right social media platform for my business?” Is it Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or one of the other 200 active platforms vying for attention these days? Proactive customer service. United Airlines spent a long time recovering from that debacle.

Social Media 142

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2022

When uncertain of what to do next, social proof kicks in to see what others are doing, or have done. Survey results show that more than 80% of consumers now receive advice through social networking sites prior to a product purchase. Social psychology in general deals with how individuals relate to one another.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 15, 2022

One of the original classics, “ How to Make Money with Social Media ” by Jamie Turner and Reshma Shah, Ph.D., As with many startup activities, you only have one chance for a great first impression. Assess social media relevance to your product or service. Attracting key stakeholders requires sensitivity.

Social Media 126

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 21, 2009

Los Angeles-based Passenger , a developer of online, private communities for brands, said today that it has linked its service with Facebook and Twitter. The firm said community members can now share activities within its communities on those two social networking services.

Social Network 178

Social Network Los Angeles Activity Software 178

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 21, 2021

If you are one of the many professionals still trapped between jobs by circumstances outside your control, or are about to dump the loser job you have now, you should be actively defining and starting your own business, in parallel with looking for that ideal job. Use social networking and blogging to get your message out.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Actively share info with entrepreneur peers. Use networking, the Internet, and personal contacts to really understand the ‘how’ and ‘why’ behind related success stories. I’m always impressed when I see very young people running a lemonade stand, selling t-shirts, or servicing a newspaper route.

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Satisfaction Entrepreneur Startup Mentor 135

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

style genealogy and social networking web sites for families, has connected the company's service with the popular Facebook social networking web site. According to Geni's Facebook page, the firm has been working on connecting the two services since November of 2007. READ MORE>>.

Geni 145

Geni Web 2.0 Social Network Web 145

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 17, 2012

It is a platform that allows anyone who offers a service to advertise it for free – we promote this profile on the most popular social networks such as Twitter , Facebook, Google Plus, Pinterest, Stumbleupon and many more. ProfileTree was a good fit – the branches – network, leaves – people.

Advertising 79

Advertising Services Social Network Startup 79

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 19, 2023

Herb Kelleher, who started Southwest Airlines, wasn’t the first in the airline business, but he saw the need for low-cost short hauls, with exemplary customer service, and transformed the industry. So it’s up to each of you to assess your activities, and your potential, to be transformative. Failure is an option. Innovate or die.

Entrepreneur 101

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socalTECH

AUGUST 3, 2009

Sean McDonald is founder of Jute Networks (www.jutenetworks.com), which is in a startup developing highly visual, graphical tools to help people use their professional networks and connections to further their business. What is Jute Networks? Our company, Jute Networks, is a startup that is about a year and a half old.

Networking 113

Networking Startup Social Network Software 113

socalTECH

MARCH 25, 2010

Los Angeles-based Taltopia , an angel backed, online social networking site focused on Hollywood, said today that it has launched both Apple iPhone and Google Android applications. A major part of Taltopia's service is listing of casting calls, and a way for its members to respond to those casting calls. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

Herb Kelleher, who started Southwest Airlines, wasn’t the first in the airline business, but he saw the need for low-cost short hauls, with exemplary customer service, and transformed the industry. So it’s up to each of you to assess your activities, and your potential, to be transformative. Failure is an option. Innovate or die.

Startup 171

Startup Ideas Entrepreneur Competition 171

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

There are already a variety of cloud computing solutions available for common business usage, including the following: Software as a Service (SaaS). Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). Platform as a Service (PaaS). Social Media.

Technology 86

Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 86

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

I recently spoke at Caltech at the Caltech / MIT Enterprise Forum on “the future of social networking,&# the 30-minute video is here and the PowerPoint presentation is here on DocStoc ). What are the big trends that will drive the next phase of social networks? And so it goes with social networking.

Social Network 318

Social Network Networking Web 2.0 Startup 318

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 28, 2013

Social network for investors. JumpStartFund has been built ground up with an interactive social network where members can easily find, follow and network with investors and other startups to fundraise using rewards- or equity-based crowdfunding. Get feedback, collaborate and get funded.

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El Segundo Social Network Startup Patents 76

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2022

Where are the young social media users going? TikTok is currently the fastest growing social network, while Instagram is close behind with a bigger share globally of new sign-ups. Brands need influencers working on their behalf because they provide the third-party credibility and social proof that validates their products.

Social Media 140

Social Media Media Snapchat Platform 140

InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Although Search and Social both matter, Experian Marketing Services recently pointed out that 2013 saw a significant drop in the number of users who accessed social sites from search. In contrast, social networking sites drove a record number of clicks, up 20% over the prior year.

Entrepreneur 210

Entrepreneur Commerce Sites Social Network 210

socalTECH

MAY 30, 2019

Richards also has been an active angel investor in local startups. I think, to be a great entrepreneur, you have to look at what is missing in the category that you will be playing in the industry, and figure what you can deploy with a little bit of strategy and technology to bring a better service and price. What is CareerArc?

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Content Social Network Coach Help 193

socalTECH

MARCH 26, 2012

Santa Monica-based LifeCrowd , the social activity discovery site headed by Bong Koh, said Friday that it has expanded into three new regions, and launched officially out of Los Angeles accelerator MucherLab. LifeCrowd operates an online site which makes it easier for users to find group activities, such as classes and activities.

Orange County 150

Orange County Santa Monica Activity San Diego 150

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2019

An all-too-common question I get from startups and small businesses is “Which is the right social media platform for my business?” Is it Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or one of the other 200 active platforms vying for attention these days? Proactive customer service. United Airlines spend a long time recovering from that debacle.

Social Media 98

Social Media Platform Media Customer 98

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2015

There are already a variety of cloud computing solutions available for common business usage, including the following: Software as a Service (SaaS). Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). Platform as a Service (PaaS). Social Media.

Startup 107

Startup Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur 107

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2019

When uncertain of what to do next, social proof kicks in to see what others are doing, or have done. Survey results show that more than 80% of consumers now receive advice through social networking sites prior to a product purchase. Social psychology in general deals with how individuals relate to one another.

Customer 85

Customer Custom Social Media Technical Review 85

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 28, 2014

Pew Internet Project’s research on Social Networking reports that as of January 2014, 74% of online adults use social networking sites. Digital Insights reports in their 2014 Social Media statistics that Facebook has 1.01 The Emojli social network will feature only Emojis.

Snapchat 82

Snapchat Social Media Social Network Media 82

SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

Do you transact immediately or on delivery of some product or service? Social Integration/Viral Outreach - are you integrating in some way with social networks? Is your integration limited to login and “like” buttons or are you building a presence within the social networks themselves? Is it pay-to-play?

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Develop Development Startup SEO 396

socalTECH

APRIL 15, 2016

Los Angeles-based Gatsby (www.thinkgatsby.com) has come up with a way to combine both ways to promote social sharing, as well as reduce shopping cart abandonment, via discounts which change depending on your social influence and sharing activity. Any plans to expand this to other social networks?

Social Media 100

Social Media Social Network Examples Startup 100

LATechDigest

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Castar , available now for iOS and Android, aims to make it easier for artists to showcase their wares, connect with each other, and take advantage of new opportunities provided by Castar’s in-app casting service.

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Compton Entertainment Hollywood Social Network 40

SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

Do you transact immediately or on delivery of some product or service? Social Integration/Viral Outreach - are you integrating in some way with social networks? Is your integration limited to login and “like” buttons or are you building a presence within the social networks themselves? Is it pay-to-play?

Develop 384

Develop Development Startup SEO 384

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 13, 2019

One of the original classics, “ How to Make Money with Social Media ” by Jamie Turner and Reshma Shah, Ph.D., As with many startup activities, you only have one chance for a great first impression. Assess social media relevance to your product or service. Attracting key stakeholders requires sensitivity.

Social Media 79

Social Media Media Invest Platform 79

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 12, 2013

Full-service Pinterest marketing and technology startup – HelloSociety recently announced it had driven $30 million in additional sales revenue for its over 350 brand clientele through Pinterest. With 28 Million Users by December 2012 Pinterest commands a huge social network that’s the population of New York City, three and a half times over.

Sales 101

Sales Technical Review Marketing Technology 101