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NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Despite this technical glitch, I opted to publish our discussion, given the high-quality content of his comments. free weekly Infochachkie articles! ” Given Len’s affinity for underdogs tackling huge markets, it is not surprising that he would found Chug, a search-oriented startup that is competing with Google.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared on PandoDaily. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! Google x Facebook x Amazon) + (Universal Reviews). Is One Line Enough? no hits, no errors, no runs). One-liners. AngelList Differentiation. But better.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Every tech or major news journal in the country is preparing to write their Snap, Inc (creators of Snapchat, Spectacles, etc) stories and many of them seem to want a “How does it feel to have missed this investment story.” Are you beating up every Silicon Valley VC that didn’t do Facebook or Google or Uber early?

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Xconomy

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

I found another name for this low-tech form of long distance TV show sharing in the New York Times: “sync-watching.” Beyond a simple phone call, far-flung friends are using any technical means possible—like Skype and live tweeting—to duplicate that cozy experience of sitting in front of the same TV together. See how it works here.).

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DECEMBER 23, 2018

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. Neither Google nor Amazon offer ads on their platforms. The consumers of Smart Audio technology have quickly progressed from early adopters to the early majority, similar to the adoption cycle of iPads, primarily due to the ease of use and the utility of Smart Audio devices.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2009

I know that advertising is important to inform consumers of offers – the same reason many tech companies use SEM. At the time Google said it was against sponsored links because it confused the person searching for content – one of the main arguments people are again using about in-stream advertising. Some goes with Google.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2015

A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! A true Internet Pioneer, by 2008, Kevin had already founded or co-founded two Unicorns in his own right, DoubleClick (sold to Google $3.1 Tech Diligence - Consider The Source.

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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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NOVEMBER 14, 2010

I pointed to several Economist articles I had read that mapped historical prices of real estate for 400 years and how on average property values grow at no more 1.5% Argument two says, “big companies can’t innovate anymore so Google, Apple, Microsoft, etc. I’ve lived through two tech market corrections at close range.

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InfoChachkie

JULY 9, 2012

This article originally appeared on TechCrunch HERE. If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! During the latter half of 2011, Google awarded a number of leading YouTubers and nascent Internet TV networks grants of $1 million to $2 million. Feeding The New Networks.

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InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Guy’s latest book, Enchantment , was released in March of 2011, to overwhelmingly upbeat reviews. Of the 225 customer reviews currently posted on Amazon, over 90% are highly positive. I enjoyed the book as well, as evidenced by the review I wrote at the time of its release, which you can read HERE. It wasn’t the Guy fan base.

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JUNE 22, 2015

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! Why are the world’s biggest Internet companies investing in a technology created in the late 1800’s? 140 Years Old And Still Kicking.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Case in point: The ability to use voice authentication technology in our homes. In an article in the Sun-Sentinel , it’s revealed that the company in question is ADT. In other words, they’re becoming more innovative and not sitting idly by while their competitors find a way to trump their technology.

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Xconomy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

With public interest in artificial intelligence technologies on the rise, five of the world’s largest corporations—vying against each other in so many spheres—are banding together to support research on the ethical and societal issues raised by machines with increasingly human-like capabilities.

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APRIL 1, 2016

While the epicenter of tech innovation is undeniably Silicon Valley, a tide of new hubs emerging across the globe are gaining recognition. This article explores the advantages they experience launching a business in those countries, and the difficulties they also face. Financial technology here is years behind the U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2012

Viewing the article through the lens of a venture capitalist there’s much to agree with under the mantra of “growth!” ” And when you read the article carefully it allows for a period of discovery in your business. It might be for technical reasons or it might be for customer adoption reasons. For example.

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JANUARY 12, 2014

If you’re a technology startup you need to excel at product, of course. While many tech startups do this intuitively (say, SnapChat thinking it would be much better if our photos out partying disappeared) it still happens. It’s worth a quick read. My argument is pretty simple. Rebelling is simply a form of snobbery.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Silicon Valley, in a proverbial hornet’s nest of legal intrigue has been buzzing with one of the biggest (and possibly unsettling) displays of indian giving that the tech world has seen this year. Check out a sample demo of their Google Glass product, due to arrive in 2014 (well, it was due to arrive then).

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 20, 2015

A version of this article previously appeared in the Wall Street Journal. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! Google – Based on “googol,” a term devised by mathematicians to describe inconceivably large numbers that are smaller than infinity.

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MAY 4, 2013

I tapped my friends at big tech companies (Salesforce, Google, Oracle). I think my mentality to banker pitches was best summed up in this article about Y Combinator in which Paul Graham apparently made the following quotes. Or as the article on Y Combinator suggests, “is your accent too heavy?” I hustled.

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MARCH 19, 2013

This article initially appeared on TechCrunch. And of course the most successful technology companies: Google, Facebook, Salesforce.com [duh], Oracle, Microsoft all have loads of sales people. As in, “Well, as a tech firm we put tons of effort into APIs so that you can do your own integrations.

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MAY 4, 2013

I tapped my friends at big tech companies (Salesforce, Google, Oracle). I think the issue I have always had with investment bank pitches was best summed up in this article about Y Combinator in which Paul Graham apparently made the following quotes. Or as the article on Y Combinator suggests, “is your accent too heavy?”

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MARCH 31, 2014

See my Forbes article on “ Get A Domain Name Without Bankrupting Your Startup ” Michael Fertik and David Thompson outline this issue and others in their book “ Wild West 2.0. There are several major free blogging platforms you can use to claim your identity, including WordPress , Google Blogger , and LiveJournal. Twittering.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2010

Eliminate Voicemail – I’ve read many articles on productivity over the years and most will tell you to severely limit the amount of inbound phone calls you receive. It made me laugh because the technical world has this exact phrase to talk in computing sense about the need to block out interruptions in order to complete a task.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2013

I have never felt prouder of the team & product at awe.sm ( please visit to check out our latest & be ready for our next big product announcement due out in next month or so) and yet we just brought in a new CEO to the company, Fred McIntyre. ” We had inbound M&A requests from some of the biggest names in tech.

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APRIL 23, 2010

These items can kill your business career, as you may remember from the example in Google Results are the Measure of an Entrepreneur. Newspaper articles and court records are difficult to impossible to remove, and they do not seek to remove them. Other sites, like Yelp , focus on reviews of businesses.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 23, 2013

An interesting note: This entire conversation and subsequent article was prompted by an unexpected email – “Hey, let’s cover this. It’s a promotional video for a technology company. We talk tech, get a reminder of GumGum’s goals, and get some additional info on what they’re working hard on.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 12, 2014

Prorata rights are one of the most important rights of a private market technology investors and yet are seldom fully understood. Put simply – if you invested early in Google, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. Because tech companies are getting bigger more quickly than at any time in history.

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OCTOBER 8, 2012

Loading… Tech. To order presentation-ready copies for distribution to your colleagues, clients or customers, use the Order Reprints tool at the bottom of any article or visit www.djreprints.com. Order a reprint of this article now. NAME Google. The tech industry is going south. » More. » More.

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 8, 2018

A version of this article first appeared in Forbes. Steven Johnson, author of How We Got To Now , analyzes technological breakthroughs, looking for patterns that allow entrepreneurs to identify “How We’ll Get To Tomorrow.” We all have hunches, but if we do not diligently document them, we risk losing them. Who Has This Problem?

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SoCal Delicious

AUGUST 28, 2012

VentureBeat | News About Tech, Money and Innovation. Clash of the Titans: Google joins Apple, Microsoft in announcing new tablets (and more). Google Plus. I assumed that the people of Los Angeles were disingenuous attention whores and didn’t know anything about technology.”. Whats Hot Menu. Skip to primary content.

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Tech Coast Venture Network

AUGUST 11, 2015

It would almost seem wrong not to mention Google on a list of companies with great culture. Google has been synonymous with culture for years, and sets the tone for many of the perks and benefits startups are now known for. Entrepreneur and Marketer, VP of Marketing at When I Work – Click here for original article.

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Tech Coast Venture Network

AUGUST 11, 2015

It would almost seem wrong not to mention Google on a list of companies with great culture. Google has been synonymous with culture for years, and sets the tone for many of the perks and benefits startups are now known for. Entrepreneur and Marketer, VP of Marketing at When I Work – Click here for original article.

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Tech Zulu Event

JULY 31, 2013

From the time I took a screenshot of the view count for this article, to my fingers clicking away typing these words, the video has already shot up over an additional 300,000 views totaling 1,851,189 views in 2 days. They jumped on YouTube advertising taking advantage of the lower cost per click compared to traditional Google Adwords.

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DECEMBER 5, 2010

ask microsoft, aol/time warner & google]. Google acquired YouTube for $1.65 MySpace vowed not to create anymore big successes off of their backs that Google could then acquire. On NY Times I’m getting recommended articles by friends and I didn’t explicitly turn this feature on. The Past (1985-2002).

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InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 13, 2009

free weekly Infochachkie articles! Yet when a child attempts to sell such mis-priced items, the experience is often discouraging, due to the poor cost / value equation associated with such fundraising products. The key to effective SEM is diligent and vigilant review of the keywords and their respective effectiveness. .

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 6, 2010

In a second, with Google, I can find a phone number that was assigned to you ten years ago, but it takes me an hour to find your phone number on that business card you gave me last week. Several of these have good reviews, including PIMEX, Diasho, Enhilex, and Advanced Contact Manager. That’s just wrong. CardScan Personal.

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