Both Sides of the Table

JULY 17, 2018

Since I know not everybody reads Twitter I thought I’d collect them here in a blog post. " Revenue doesn't pay your bills, GM does  —  @msuster 2/ Founders obsess with revenue as a vanity metric. If you can any value please feel free to share this post or RT any individual Tweet.

Software Review 242

Software Review Technical Review Pricing Metrics 242

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

You must use self-promotion early and often through viral videos, blogging, and industry leadership, to establish credibility with your customers. Oprah Winfrey was helped in her career by her relationship with Barbara Walters. Of course, you can’t possibly brand yourself if you don’t know who you really are.

Marketing 133

Marketing Customer Custom Outsource Development 133

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Building your public image and presence should start even before product development, through your website, logo, and blogging. Early customer feedback will position your solution, and help you make pivots before critical time and money are lost. Establishing your brand with interactive social media.

Tips 161

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 19, 2022

Here is my list of some key recommendations to help you get your fair share of business: Customize and personalize every communication you can. It pays to invest more in building remote relationships with these site owners, or spending quality time with podcasters and popular blog influencers.

Services 121

Services Technical Review Social Media Case Study 121

SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 22, 2009

Great by Cliff Allen Business Networking Online who I had blogged about previously in Marketing, Startups and Networking in Los Angeles. Cliff's feedback: Your idea of "Visible Networking" can help people take the "glad to meet you" networking to the next level -- "glad to know you" relationships.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

As an entrepreneur, what steps can you take to help your business not only survive the data hurricane, but to thrive under these new and challenging conditions? Data enable: use metrics and measurements. Extend data metrics into non-traditional channels, such as email, internal social media, and customer collaboration platforms.

Technology 97

Technology Social Media Startup Entertainment 97

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

I have blogged about some of the downside consequences of the changes and the private information I have says the consequences are much worse than is reported in the press since few people publicly talk about. Does he blog about venture capital and try to advise entrepreneurs? There is a reason for this. Is this investor on AngelList?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2019

Today people want to see customer needs highlighted, mobile friendly, recommendations from prior customers, and interactive help channels. Implement marketing metrics based on inbound data. Companies that haven’t updated their website for years, or publish a new blog only sporadically, won’t be followed or pull in new customers.

Marketing 94

Marketing Social Media Technical Review Customer 94

SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

I can be found on LinkedIn , have a blog Holocognics and my firm’s website is www.SolutionsLLP.com. We have a number of startups (or pre-startups) that we are helping get launched. Any thoughts on my recent post Startup Metrics ? The Startup Metrics post is a good example of what I call “holocognics.” That's great.

Startup 150

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 27, 2013

Understanding where your VC partner sits in their respective fund and where their fund is in the cycle of its investment lifecycle will help you understand your VCs behavior. In addition to helping manage the board Chris also helps represent the interests of the angel investors / common stock holders. Email updates frequently.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 10, 2021

I started advice with the premise that no amount of exercise or food eating plan would help with long-term fitness or weight goals unless you first had a mental plan and a set of measurements to track your progress. Having a positive mental outlook helped me perform better. You can’t help but not want to let Matt down.

Coach 538

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socalTECH

AUGUST 28, 2017

We're focused on larger scale events, not do-it-yourself type events, and we're really for people planning large scale events, looking for ideas, and who are looking for a professional to help them. I'd see these wedding blogs, but I thought, there has got to be more. Don't be enamored with vanity metrics like for us, growth of photos.

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Technical Advisors Technical Review Metrics Startup 100

SoCal CTO

APRIL 1, 2009

I am excited to be participating in and announcing the of: Southern California Tech Central This is a community of people in Southern California who have come together to help find and organize the best content from blogs, news sources and other web sites all around technology in So Cal.

Southern California 150

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socalTECH

JULY 16, 2009

Jim is very active helping Southern California's aspiring entrepreneurs, and has been instrumental in helping to promote the technology industry here. Jim has been giving helpful advice to CEOs recently on his blog , and we're sharing his recent top ten list of board meetings do's and don'ts for CEO.

Clearstone 100

Clearstone Southern California Metrics Venture Capital 100

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 20, 2009

This is the beginning of a content community that collects and organizes the best content from blogs and web sites. The bottom line is that Los Angeles Tech is trying to help find and navigate that content. I'm happy to announce the launch of the Los Angeles Tech Content Community. To be clear Los Angeles Tech is a jump off point.

Los Angeles 150

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2020

Create a written plan, with target milestones and metrics. Build your own personal brand image through blogging, industry forums, and networking. Expand your own learning and knowledge by helping others. Build a strong team around you and learn from them.

Ideas 126

Ideas Writing Examples Outsource 126

socalTECH

JUNE 1, 2012

We caught up with co-founder Michael Wong , who told us about how the company is looking to change the model for local check-ins, and also help businesses with getting the word out about their services. It helps local businesses, events, and brands to promote themselves, based on the location of their users. What is MergeLocal?

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CTO Coach Startup Mobile Artificial Inteligence 223

socalTECH

DECEMBER 27, 2017

At year end 2017, Association Executives would find it useful to see the world as their members do and understand what help they need to make progress in their Industry or Profession. Since the end of the great recession, Boards are helping their Associations see the world as they see it. Will not be hired by your prospective members.

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Research Organization Help Product 140

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 31, 2015

As an entrepreneur, what steps can you take to help your business not only survive the data hurricane, but to thrive under these new and challenging conditions? Data enable: use metrics and measurements. Extend data metrics into non-traditional channels, such as email, internal social media, and customer collaboration platforms.

Startup 106

Startup Social Media Entertainment Metrics 106

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2011

Because my wife is a superstar she published them all on a blog here along with much other wonderful type-A mom advice. He had just written another one of his way-over-the-top blog posts. I think Dave has blogging Tourettes Syndrome when he hears the word VC. Helped acquire BuyDirect from CNET – later sold to Beyond.Com.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2015

If you already have a strong customer base, create a brief survey to help you determine what social media sites they’re using and how to reach them in a targeted way. Add a blog to give yourself a voice, show your expertise, but skip the sales pitch. Don’t forget the metrics and analytics. Only then can you determine your ROI.

Social Media 108

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Everyone is talking about how social media can help you jumpstart your business at no cost, and experts are springing up on all sides to help you do it at a high cost. Blogging (Wordpress), micro-blogging (Twitter), and social networks are the trinity. Implement metrics and analytics. Then set your goals.

Social Media 95

Social Media Media Startup Blogging 95

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2017

As an entrepreneur, what steps can you take to help your business not only survive the data hurricane, but to thrive under these new and challenging conditions? Data enable: use metrics and measurements. Extend data metrics into non-traditional channels, such as email, internal social media, and customer collaboration platforms.

Startup 55

Startup Social Media Entertainment Metrics 55

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.

Networking 150

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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. Bending over: How to sell to large companies - A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks , May 24, 2010 This is a guest post by Steve Hanov , who blogs about programming and startups. Stay Tuned.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2015

If you want to understand the software trend that drove the creation of the seed-stage VC phenomenon I wrote about it that linked blog post but in short: cloud computing drove down the cost to create startups enabling a new category of investor. And some angels running around like Reid Hoffman & Keith Rabois. But not many others.

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Venture Capital Startup Invest Cloud Computing 150

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

The number is much higher for those who choose to go it alone, without help. I suggest you use social media, blogging, crowdfunding, or documented research to quantify a real demand from people who can afford it, and don’t have a better alternative already out there.

Ideas 94

Ideas Slides Technical Review Patents 94

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

There is TweetDeck to help you use Twitter, and YouTube for video sharing. A most valuable tool is WordPress or TypePad for blogging. Define relevant metrics and measure. Of course, if you found this blog though your own initiative, I have to give you credit for being ahead of the pack. Experiment with social media tools.

Social Media 106

Social Media Media Startup Social Network 106

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 6, 2014

As an entrepreneur, what steps can you take to help your business not only survive the data hurricane, but to thrive under these new and challenging conditions? Data enable: use metrics and measurements. Extend data metrics into non-traditional channels, such as email, internal social media, and customer collaboration platforms.

Startup 99

Startup Social Media Entertainment Metrics 99

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

There is TweetDeck to help you use Twitter, and YouTube for video sharing. A most valuable tool is WordPress or TypePad for blogging. Define relevant metrics and measure. Of course, if you found this blog though your own initiative, I have to give you credit for being ahead of the pack. Experiment with social media tools.

Social Media 115

Social Media Media Startup Social Network 115

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 3, 2013

I believe, though, that they need to be taught more in the context of helping people develop meaningful careers that position them to succeed financially in the changing world in which we live. ” But I pointed out a professor at HBS ( Tom Eisenmann ) who teaches a course where blogs are a part of the classroom reading material.

Venture Capital 403

Venture Capital Education Offshore Outsource Development 403

SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 17, 2007

What can they do for funding, where can they go for help? Where LinkedIn Works for Me A Different Kind of Incubator - The Hive About this Blog Southern California Tech Central Southern California Tech Central Loading. This is something Ive always wondered about. in Computer Science. Marketing, Startups and Networking in Los Angeles.

Incubator 150

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2011

There is TweetDeck to help you use Twitter, and YouTube for video sharing. A most valuable tool is WordPress or TypePad for blogging. Define relevant metrics and measure. Of course, if you found this blog though your own initiative, I have to give you credit for being ahead of the pack. Experiment with social media tools.

Social Media 104

Social Media Media Marketing Social Network 104

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 4, 2013

I recommend you read Fred Wilson’s recent blog post about the need for a well articulated business strategy before pushing a particular business model. I found myself in violent agreement with Fred’s blog post(s). The team has stated it and has built metrics around key goals for future success. ” True.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 11, 2013

These will help you unleash the creative side. On a regular basis, at least once a quarter, you need to take a hard look at all your key metrics. For some people, it’s quiet meditation, and for others it’s a vigorous workout at the gym. Find something you really enjoy that doesn’t have anything to do with your business.

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Startup Tips Entrepreneur Metrics 93

TechEmpower

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Through our fifteen years, we've been charged with helping clients get business done with technology. Focusing on the metrics that ultimately drive the business, often the bottom line, has provided a reality check, a counter-weight to the desire to consume all new technologies. It's a fun and funny business to be in.

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 20, 2007

Disclosure: we helped build the system that is behind these.) Take a look at other sites: [link] But the overall idea is to provide branded search in order to get merchandise from your artist, star, etc. It also works well for non-profit groups: [link] Its a relatively new concept, but it likely has legs. in Computer Science.

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CTO Coach Southern California CTO Hire Social Media 150