Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

The main thrust of the post is that with YouTube taking a 45% of revenue and talent taking 70% of the remaining revenue, YouTube Networks didn’t have sustainable businesses unless they invested heavily in technology as a tool to increase margin and provide defensibility. That is the definition of Disruptive Technology.

Company 339

Company Companies Technical Review Content 339

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2013

Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Highlight interviews and reviews from recognized industry sources, and news sources. Advertising presence. Of course, too many or obnoxious advertisements are especially harmful to a site’s credibility.

Search Engine Optimization 105

Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising SEO 105

socalTECH

AUGUST 6, 2012

Santa Monica-based Demand Media (www.demandmedia.com) has seen its share of ups and downs as one of the highest visibility technology and media companies to come out of Southern California's technology ecosystem in recent years. But now, those taking assignments have to be rated and reviewed, and have expertise in that area.

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Demand Media eHow Content 240

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and highlight several videos, podcasts, or eBooks of you and your technology. Highlight interviews and reviews from recognized industry sources, and news sources. Add a modest advertising presence. Highlight personal presence and testimonials.

Search Engine Optimization 54

Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising SEO 54

socalTECH

MARCH 4, 2010

It's pretty typical in the life of a startup, where we've proven we have a product people like, and use and demand, and can scale, and we did a pretty effective job of learning about advertising and making revenues off high yielding, CPC advertising. In San Francisco, it's technology people looking to find business people.

Technical Review 171

Technical Review Rustic Canyon Screening Startup 171

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 1, 2014

Visions pan of endless cold emails and long days attending meetups and pitch nights while your operations/tech team grind away. Not that good old fashioned leg work isn’t still required of course.). But of course, this isn’t to be mixed up. You’ve built a great business, your customers love you.

Invest 100

Invest Startup Technical Review Software Review 100

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

Reviewing financial & operational performance. You may have raised money across multiple rounds of investors from 3-4 different VCs and of course most of them would like board seats or at a minimum board observer rights. Defections of large swaths of talented employees due to low morale. Mentorship. As You Start to Mature.

Startup 325

Startup Sales Technical Review Software Review 325

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2012

Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Highlight interviews and reviews from recognized industry sources, and news sources. Advertising presence. Of course, too many or obnoxious advertisements are especially harmful to a site’s credibility.

Search Engine Optimization 96

Search Engine Optimization Entrepreneur Sites Advertising 96

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 16, 2010

But VC is an “illiquid asset&# so funds didn’t disappear quickly - In 2000/01 the stock market quickly adjusted punishing investors in the NASDAQ and in individual public technology stocks. It takes less to start a business these days – We all know that it takes less to start a technology company these days.

Venture Capital 311

Venture Capital Startup Seed Funding Rustic Canyon 311

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 8, 2012

Founded by advertising digital executive Mario Schulzke , IdeaMensch profiles doers to help and inspire dreamers to seed their ideas and make them grow into reality. Of course, his business grew when he followed his passion with a client roster that now includes LACMA, TED-Ed and The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute.

Technical Review 68

Technical Review Startup Ideas Resource 68

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 10, 2011

The remainder of this article will deal with this decision but it comes down to the different economics of DVD rentals due to “ the first sale doctrine ” which gives Netflix a complete library of films and the fact that the first-sale doctrine doesn’t apply to digital downloads. Of course the press is going to roast you.

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Netflix Customer Custom Pricing 287

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Exec Summary: Most companies (98+%) in the world (even tech startups) should be very profit focused. If you spent the 3 years perfecting some hugely differentiated technology IP that may also be different. of course there are MUCH more sophisticated financial tools than either of these, but PEG is a short-hand many people use].

Startup 418

Startup Venture Capital Sales Technical Review 418

socalTECH

APRIL 23, 2013

Our other shows are about sports, entertainment, movie reviews, university news--all of the things that fit under the umbrella of news. There, of course, trying to do my brand of independent programs on MSNBC ran into issues. We have fourteen owned and operated and twenty-two partner channels. How did the network come about?

Media 196

Media News Startup Technical Review 196

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Publish a daily blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Highlight interviews and reviews from recognized industry sources, and popular news sources. Advertising presence. Of course, too many or obnoxious advertisements are especially harmful to a site’s credibility.

Tips 92

Tips Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising 92

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Companies are constantly looking for the next way to get their brand out there, whether it may be through viral marketing campaign or through simple advertisements, but a marketing agency can only do so much. Tongal gives companies a chance to work with its creative community, all 50,000 of them, to help their next video.

Ideas 80

Ideas Technical Review Startup Statistics 80

InfoChachkie

DECEMBER 2, 2009

“I know half the money I spend on advertising is wasted, but I can never find out which half.” In the “good old days”, pre- 1999, advertising dollars were largely gambled away. Google’s market capitalization is in the stratosphere for a reason – keyword search advertising is highly effective. John Wanamaker.

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Customer Custom Advertising SEM 164

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

It’s always fun debating companies with Dana because she’s always so knowledgeable on deals – particularly those in the digital media, ad-tech and eCommerce spaces. Of course none of these funds (my own included) want to be lumped into just one category because we all move across the spectrum. Greycroft is an early-stage VC.

Venture Capital 240

Venture Capital Startup Platform Technical Review 240

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 24, 2013

Technology environment savvy. Of course, many are still fighting it as well, due to privacy concerns. A personal assistant must be able to understand intent and context, as well as learn common acronyms and shorthand phrases, whether written or spoken.

Web 98

Web Entrepreneur Software Review Google 98

socalTECH

JANUARY 7, 2015

In the last few years, Southern California has been a key market in launching mobile applications and services, due to a huge, mobile-savvy consumer population. Of course, we have technology to help us with that, but we offer human intervention to make sure that transactions go smoothly. READ MORE>>.

San Diego 100

San Diego Mobile Marketing Sites 100

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Of course, customers love free, but investors hate it. It takes a huge upfront investment to attract users, before advertisers are interested. Terms “paradigm shift” or “disruptive technology” used more than once. Not highlighting people is as deadly as not highlighting the solution.

Funding 98

Funding Startup Innocal Entrepreneur 98

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 24, 2011

We are now harnessing the ‘social’ aspect of the system where businesses and consumers begin to contribute to the data by adding or updating products listings as well as rate and review products.”. Of course, there was so little competition back then so it easier to find uncharted territory. I am obsessed with technology.

Blogging 219

Blogging Entrepreneur Software Review Course 219

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

Many startup businesses – tech or otherwise – fail. Trying outrageous new things or even trying mundane things but in new ways but with extreme quality & innovation is what fuels the tech startup industry. But I’m investing on the assumption you will be successful, of course. No, thanks.

Startup 150

Startup Marketing Study SEO 150

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 19, 2011

TechZulu is heading out to CES and we have tons of products/gadgets/games/companies to review and interview. Network with hundreds over delicious four course dinner followed by panel on Attracting Venture Capital, and Top Trends for Social Media, Mobile Apps and Consumer Devices. So make sure you Follow @techzulu. CES LaunchFest.

Social Media 84

Social Media Newsletter Mobile Startup 84

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 9, 2009

As 2010 approaches, a whole new year of exciting start-ups, tech news, gadgets, and much more is ahead. TechZulu wants to thank not only the Los Angeles tech community but the entire tech community for all the awesome support you have given us throughout this past year. We already have a jammed packed schedule for 2010.

Technical Review 40

Technical Review Stickam Web Conference 40

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 6, 2011

We are now harnessing the ‘social’ aspect of the system where businesses and consumers begin to contribute to the data by adding or updating products listings as well as rate and review products.”. Of course, there was so little competition back then so it easier to find uncharted territory. I am obsessed with technology.

Entrepreneur 232

Entrepreneur Competition Software Review Course 232

SoCal Delicious

JANUARY 20, 2010

On CBS MoneyWatch: Why Debit Cards Are Dangerous BNET Business Network: BNET TechRepublic ZDNet ZDNet Members login Newsletters Site Assistance RSS Feeds Home News & Blogs Videos White Papers Downloads Reviews Popular Enterprise Web 2.0 Dion Hinchcliffe Get Enterprise Web 2.0 The standard to watch is activity strea.ms

Web 29

Web Technical Review Web 2.0 Social Media 29

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2012

The New York Times recently ran an article titled, “ Tech Companies Leave Phone Calls Behind.” Tech Companies most certainly do take calls. Tech Companies & Calls: I once read a quote on Twitter that said, If you use a tech service for free then product is you. They are selling audiences to advertisers.

Mobile 311

Mobile Technical Review Google Screening 311

Frank Addante

MAY 15, 2006

Internet advertising is good. the Rubicon Project (Internet Advertising Technology) Status: Pre-Launch Visit the Rubicon Project Website Startup 5.0: Wireless & Voice Application Software) Exit: technology acquired Lesson: Timing is critical. Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big.

Advertising 40

Advertising Startup Chief Technology Officer Technical Review 40

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

I have been close to the tech & startup sectors for more than 20 years and I can’t think of a period in which I felt more optimistic about the innovation and value creation I see in front of us. And of course the funding problem coincided with the stock market correction that took away most exit options for years to come.

Venture Capital 347

Venture Capital Capital Technical Review Startup 347

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 1, 2011

In this interview, we catch up with an amazing TechZulu Spotlight alumnus, Joey Flores, CEO of Earbits , a hand-curated music discovery engine that allows its bands and artists to advertise and promote their own material, events, announcements, contests, whatever. kidding of course). What was the original inspiration behind Earbits?

Startup 80

Startup Design Advertising Search Engine Optimization 80

AeA Los Angeles Council

JULY 7, 2008

Approximately 50 executives from the worlds of technology & venture capital piled into the dining hall on June 30th to listen to Dr. Mark Drapeau speak about "innovation" and its sister topic, "STEM education." academic scientists, which is necessary to a point, of course. government.

Education 45

Education Technical Review Research Web 2.0 45

Frank Addante

JULY 10, 2006

the Rubicon Project (Internet Advertising Technology) Status: Pre-Launch Visit the Rubicon Project Website Startup 5.0: Wireless & Voice Application Software) Exit: technology acquired Lesson: Timing is critical. Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. ▼ July (1) Move Fast.

Startup 40

Startup Technical Review Venture Capital Advertising 40

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

mitú has been able to amass more than $40 million from Universal/Comcast, WPP, The Chernin Group, Advanceit Capital and of course Upfront Ventures to take on this opportunity we see in front of us. Beatriz has been a tireless public advocate of the role of Latinx leaders in startups, technology y media. Advertisers, wake the f**k up.

Media 269

Media Content Course Technical Review 269

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Once this new service became popular then the media companies could control the rules of distribution & advertising. To say that the tech elite were cynical of Hulu’s launch would be an understatement , but by the time it launched just a few months later it was getting great reviews.

Hulu 292

Hulu Technical Review Content Advertising 292

Frank Addante

JULY 30, 2007

the Rubicon Project (Internet Advertising Technology) Status: Pre-Launch Visit the Rubicon Project Website Startup 5.0: Wireless & Voice Application Software) Exit: technology acquired Lesson: Timing is critical. Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. Zondigo, Inc. Startup 3.0:

Startup 40

Startup Venture Capital Outsource Development Advertising 40

Frank Addante

JUNE 10, 2007

the Rubicon Project (Internet Advertising Technology) Status: Pre-Launch Visit the Rubicon Project Website Startup 5.0: Wireless & Voice Application Software) Exit: technology acquired Lesson: Timing is critical. Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. Zondigo, Inc. Startup 3.0:

Startup 40

Startup Technical Review Software Review Advertising 40

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 22, 2011

The new entrant keeps margins low but suddenly has a lot of profits due to large volumes of business. Google – They have led the deflationary pressure on advertising, bringing whole industries into chaos. They are bringing deflationary economics to local advertising. How does the incumbent respond? All deflationary.

Startup 386

Startup Pricing Marketing Product 386