SoCal CTO

MARCH 12, 2007

skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Monday, March 12, 2007 MyShape Article - Analyst Misses the Point The NY Times did a piece today on MyShape, a start-up in Pasadena - Log in Your Measurements, and the Clothes May Fit. Marketing, Startups and Networking in Los Angeles.

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InfoChachkie

APRIL 19, 2017

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. The post This Student Talked His Way Into Google Through Courageous Networking appeared first on John Greathouse. Andrew Fuller (left) and Jonas Bolduan I encourage my UC Santa Barbara entrepreneurial students to err […].

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socalTECH

APRIL 14, 2010

Our interview this morning is with Lolita Carrico, founder of Gloss Network for Women (www.mygloss.com), an online network of sites focused on women. What is Gloss Network? That's where the initial idea came for Gloss Network. Are sponsors interested in such highly targeted sites, rather than the broad reach? READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

MARCH 18, 2010

For our Insights and Opinions section this morning, we have an article from Cliff Allen , founder of SureToMeet , on how to start a networking group. One of the most often asked questions we hear from professionals in the community, is how to best network with other people in the high tech industry. READ MORE>>.

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Tech.Co

JULY 24, 2017

So with no real barometer for reliable talent and a fast-evaporating social network, where should early founders snag that elusive star talent. Tap Into Your Network. Tap Into Your Employees’ Networks. Tap Into Superconnectors’ Networks. This is someone who has an abundant network comprised of many weak ties.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Social Networks: Past, Present & Future. 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?

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

As of today, I will have published an article here for entrepreneurs and startups every day for the last 1001 days, since I started Startup Professionals Musings near the close of 2008. The simple answer is that if you need funding, do your homework and start networking early. Fundraising is indeed brutally tough at all stages.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 10, 2014

LinkedIn is one of the largest social networks, with 300 million users, and we fell that it has a higher quality user base. As we were developing the product, we noticed that more and more articles were popping up about people going through dates due to LinkedIN''s platform. This is the first based off of LinkedIn. Why LinkedIn?

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InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. By their own estimation, INDMusic is the largest music network on YouTube, with over 100 million monthly views and 2 million subscribers. By their own estimation, INDMusic is the largest music network on YouTube, with over 100 million monthly views and 2 million subscribers.

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InfoChachkie

APRIL 21, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. How did Sarah Penna create one of YouTube''s most successful networks? If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! In Sarah''s words, "I started reading a lot of articles. That was all (from) incoming calls.

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 1, 2007

skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Thursday, March 1, 2007 Entreprenuer Network Great post by Ben Kuo - The Importance of the “Network&# to Entrepreneurs - the informal connections between people in the technology industry here who have a vested interest in helping entrepreneurs take their companies to the next level.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

For today's Insights and Opinions section, we have an article from Christopher Grey , the co-founder and CFO of CapLinked , which develops an online platform for managing fundraising for entrepreneurs. Christopher talks about leveraging your network for raising capital. Read more about How to Leverage Your Network for Raising Capital.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Los Angeles-based Everipedia , an online, open source wiki network which is basing its system on Blockchain, said this week that it has named Dr. Larry Sanger as the company's new Chief Information Officer. Sanger was one of the co-founders of Wikipedia. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

JUNE 11, 2010

For our Insights and Opinions section this Friday morning, we have How to Network in 10 Easy Steps , from angel investor Frank Peters , of the Frank Peters Show. Another social networking platform may be keeping you awake half the night, but it'll likely put us to sleep. Read Frank's whole article on How to Network in 10 Easy Steps.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 9, 2021

On the personal side, these items can kill your career, as I discussed in the classic article “ Google Yourself to See How Other People See You.” As I have discussed in previous articles, social networking sites like Facebook are now the most frequently used websites on the Internet.

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Tech Coast Venture Network

APRIL 9, 2010

While networking could be an easy process for some, it definitely has proven to be an overwhelming process for others. The following is a list of 7 Networking Mistakes to Avoid: #1 Not Pre-planning - When you decide on attending an event, you usually invest money to register for the event, and your own time (minimum 2-3 hours) to show up.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 18, 2012

ExplorerB2B is a free to join exclusive network of experts who share information that matters to you and make sure you expand your professional network, interact with a relevant audience and present your expertise. The result was a social platform especially built to serve the needs of Business-to-Business interaction and networking.

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SoCal CTO

MAY 17, 2011

I told them that I had recently seen several posts/articles talking about how vibrant the community has become. Los Angeles Startup Community Posts/Articles Here are some interesting articles and posts on the ecosystem around startups in Los Angeles. As is usual, I couldn't remember where I had seen those posts.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 9, 2019

There has been significant public scrutiny of Ring's willingness to help law enforcement access videos captured by its devices; a recent Vice article recently dug into Ring's founder, Jamie Siminoff, and the origins of the surveillance camera company and its network. READ MORE>>.

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SoCal CTO

MAY 17, 2011

I told them that I had recently seen several posts/articles talking about how vibrant the community has become. Los Angeles Startup Community Posts/Articles Here are some interesting articles and posts on the ecosystem around startups in Los Angeles. As is usual, I couldn't remember where I had seen those posts.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 18, 2021

It does mean that you need to look, listen, and participate in the business world around you, and network through all available channels, like business-oriented social networks online (LinkedIn), local business organizations (Chamber of Commerce), and events or conferences in your school or industry. Nominate someone as your mentor.

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InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 13, 2014

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! However, the Personal Pitch is more appropriate in less formal networking environments. Hence the term "elevator pitch.". Going Down?

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 20, 2011

Social networking can help, but a large list of online friends and followers is no substitute for a smaller list of personal and ongoing business relationships. Many of my younger friends use various social networks on a daily basis and think that they will thereby avoid this problem.

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TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 19, 2020

Ever since WeChat rolled out its content publishing function — a Facebook Page equivalent named the Official Account — back in 2012, articles posted through the social networking platform have been free to read. WeChat launched its long-awaited paywall for articles published on its platform .

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 10, 2011

And as I’ve written about in the past, I truly believe that Twitter networks are significantly different from other social networks. The downside to this rapid stream is that at times you come across super interesting articles that you want to read but for which you don’t currently have the time.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 14, 2016

TrueCar said the new car buying service will provide and end-to-end vehicle research and purchase experience, including new vehicle pricing information and access to TrueCar's network of dealers. Financial impact of the deal were not announced. Consumers can also go directly to the service at a dedicated website.

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 19, 2019

” MediaLab is a holding company that owns several other mobile properties , including anonymous social network Whisper and mixtape app DatPiff. Heyward intended it to be a way for people to share more personal and intimate details — to be a social network for confessions and support rather than harassment.

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 20, 2014

A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! If an article has numerous social shares (i.e., How much will social media fame cost you in 2014? At $6,800, it is probably cheaper than you thought. What a bargain.

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SoCal CTO

JANUARY 6, 2008

Sure, I've read various articles on this stuff, but honestly, I still struggle with meeting interesting people. I've never been able to walk into a large group of people and feel like I can "work the room." I seem to be very adept at meeting financial planners, attorneys, accountants, etc. -

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Invest your time in networking online, as well as offline. These online interactions must be complemented by comparable offline activities, such as participation in industry conferences, mentoring, and publishing print articles to solidify and expand your reputation. Every future entrepreneur should start by networking.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 25, 2012

CHNL aggregates content from Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, SoundCloud, Tumblr, Instagram and Flickr into one place making it fast, easy, and a beautiful way to discover content as well as to easily share it back out to my social networks, or engage in the conversation happening around that content. Why Social Networking?

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

The article highlights the efforts of Pierce, saying that Pierce's startup, Block.One, sold around $200 million in EOS, a virtual currency which now has an outstanding value of $6.5

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Jason Nazar

JUNE 29, 2010

Be the Connector – there is great value in positioning yourself as the person that can connect people at networking events and meet-ups. Embed this article on your website or blog with Docstoc. Take the time to introduce people that might be able to work together, are looking for jobs, or could be co-founders.

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TechCrunch LA

JULY 28, 2019

The Fortnite phenomenon — the wildly popular battle royale game from Epic Games — has manifested itself in concerned articles , cultural shoutouts and now has sealed its place in the cultural firmament by wrapping up its first “World Cup” which saw the company give away $30 million in prizes.

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InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 28, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. I am writing this article while sitting on a rooftop deck, overlooking the ocean in Baja, Mexico. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! Sound like crazy advice? Santa Barbara Dreaming.

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InfoChachkie

JULY 15, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared in The Wall Street Journal . If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! Tenderfoot Boy Scouts are taught to differentiate between the three combustibles required to build a sustainable fire: tinder, kindling and fuel wood.

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Tech.Co

MAY 26, 2020

Suddenly, every other affiliate program and network out there is looking more attractive. In fact, multiple affiliate sites I spoke to for this article have seen their partners or revenues nearly double within just a few months. eBay Partner Network. Top Publications: The Strategist, Us Weekly.

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