socalTECH

DECEMBER 30, 2015

Today, we have the thoughts of Jeb Spencer of TVC Capital (www.tvccapital.com), a software focused growth equity fund which just raised a new fund, and has had some great success in the market. Jeb Spencer: For TVC, closing on our new $115 million software focused growth equity fund at the end of last year made for an exciting 2015.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Traditional business intelligence (and data mining) software does a very good job of showing you where you’ve been. Predictive advertisement targeting. Education – guided studying for targeted learning. This is a whole new world for startups seeking enterprise application opportunities, as well social media trend challenges.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 29, 2012

In the case of Los Angeles-based Laffster (www.laffster.com), you apply software algorithms, science, and research to figure it all out. My background is that I was at IAC, focused on advertising solutions and advertising engagement. We spoke with Daniel Altman, the CEO of the company, to learn more.

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Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 12, 2013

Apart from the suite of software applications above, HelloSociety, helps present and optimize its client’s content on Pinterest, resulting in increased reach and direct sales on their respective websites.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

https://medium.com/media/cc969482e7abf6b75d3c0958c8ee409d/href I moved to Los Angeles in 2007 and as a VC who had built his career as a programmer, database designer, program manager, CEO then VP Products at Salesforce, I wanted to build a portfolio of software investments. An obvious vector for me would be software for the media industry.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 11, 2016

Take advantage of software tools to automate routine business functions, like taking and delivering orders. Use free e-commerce software and services like PayPal before building an expensive customized solution. Even more valuable are success case studies and testimonials. Automate to the max. Generate revenue around the clock.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

They have lost lots of advertising and subscription revenue, because you can get news online, and it's free. But, only about 30 percent of their pages are monetized, which they sell at a very low CPM to advertising networks. How has the economy affected advertising placements on your network?

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

It says that selling an airplane ticket for $500 and getting paid a $5 fees by the airlines (1% gross margin) is not the same thing as selling $500 of software that you built (>90% gross margin). Sam did all this analysis before even deciding to build V1 of his software and before we put serious money behind him launching.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 24, 2011

To help it along, we developed some software which makes it easy to create a mobile experience, which corresponds to a QR code you can place on any, real world object. The objects we are focused on are out-of-home advertising. That's the big opportunity for us, out of home advertising, to make it engaging, and ultimately, measurable.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Traditional business intelligence (and data mining) software does a very good job of showing you where you’ve been. Predictive advertisement targeting. Education – guided studying for targeted learning. Online, everyone wants to know which ad each customer is most likely to click.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 12, 2013

Traditional business intelligence (and data mining) software does a very good job of showing you where you’ve been. Predictive advertisement targeting. Education – guided studying for targeted learning. This is a whole new world for startups seeking enterprise application opportunities, as well social media trend challenges.

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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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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 7, 2013

Take advantage of software tools to automate routine business functions, like taking and delivering orders. Use free e-commerce software and services like PayPal before building an expensive customized solution. Even more valuable are success case studies and testimonials. Automate to the max. Generate revenue around the clock.

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socalTECH

MAY 23, 2017

Our interview this morning is with Jonathan Zweig , the CEO of Los Angeles-based AppOnboard (www.apponboard.com), which has created software which allows mobile app developers--and in particular, mobile game developers--to create demos of those games which can be played without having to download and install those apps. That's number two.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 8, 2012

Take advantage of software tools to automate routine business functions, like taking and delivering orders. Use free e-commerce software and services like PayPal before building an expensive customized solution. Even more valuable are success case studies and testimonials. Automate to the max. Generate revenue around the clock.

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 16, 2016

Comm 138 Advertising Literacy. Contrary to conventional wisdom, success as a millennial entrepreneur does not require that you become proficient in writing commercial-quality software code. This will allow you to focus on the aspects of the course that are relevant to your interests, without forcing you to study gratuitous facts.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

In terms of where we offer to our customers, we have 250 different areas, from early childhood to studying for an MCAT or the bar. The software does most of the job of vetting the tutor, but once that tutor is visible and our team knows they are interested in the job, that's where the hands-on touch comes into play.

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SoCal CTO

JUNE 9, 2010

Kathy Sierra at Business of Software 2009 - Business of Software Blog , May 4, 2010 "In the old days, getting customers was easy. Through advertising or direct sales, these sites harvest intent. First off the two prezis and then the case study material (i used ERPLY as inspiration). You could just outspend.

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Xconomy

JUNE 3, 2016

Even though most services are usually not subject to sales tax, some states are now asserting that certain online services are taxable either as software, data processing, or information services, even if the type of service would not be taxable if delivered the old fashioned way – by people – rather than computing platforms.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

These are all great tech people, who have changed the world of computers, internet and software. Students have to register with their matriculation numbers, and supply upon registration, their course of study, faculty, department, mode of entry, year of entry etc. We also raised fund for CPC advertising, which doubled sign-ups.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Instead of a plain rehash of their Android specific product, they conducted research, studied consumer surveys, and crafted an app based off what iPhone user wants out of mobile security. So in essence, Apple’s users have started off with more secure devices and have a starkly different set of needs; with that, Lookout has taken notice.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

And these wearables are here to stay, as the International Data Corporation (IDC) reveals a study that 19.2 With these kinds of advertisements, it is important for every brand that offers smartwatch to take care of their publicity and bank on what their offering is, in order to attract loyal customers. Smartwatch Goes Couture.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

If you look back, the original founder, Stephan studied at the USC Foreign School of Music, so there is a long standing connection with LA. Is the strategy to reach high profile DJ’s to back your software, or are you going with a more grass roots approach? These companies have deep pockets and spend heavily on advertising.

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Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 18, 2016

Apps are also able to send advertisements through push notifications, which a customer is 50 percent more likely to open a than a promotional email, according to this study by Responsys. Apps offer loyalty programs as well.

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SoCal Delicious

APRIL 5, 2010

Home About Us Newsstand locations Special Section Nominations Stock Index Advertising Contact Search Subscribe Weekly Features Week in Review Top 25 Lists Top Stories Local News Opinion Calendar Ongoing Events Monthly Reports Central Coast East Ventura Nonprofits Technology Small Business Women and Co.

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Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 13, 2010

Software Labs: Petri Dishes for Tech Innovation. Entrepreneurism / Monetization Advertising, ecommerce, monetization. . Pedro Galván, Software Guru magazine. Entrepreneurism / Monetization advertising effectiveness, content distribution, monetization. . How UX and the Cloud are Transforming Software. Unger, LLC.

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