Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 15, 2023

Almost every entrepreneur starts their journey by developing a solution, based on their idea of a new technology or required service. These idea and developer skills are necessary, but not sufficient, to build a business. But we can all learn and step up if we get the right guidance.

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AUGUST 17, 2010

San Luis Obispo-based MINDBODY , a developer of software-as-a-service for the yoga, pilates, wellness, and spa market, said today that wellness businesses are signing up for its MINDBODY Finder product, technology which allows consumers to book and pay for fitness classes and wellness appointments online. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

I see the commonalities detailed well in the classic book, “ Extreme Teams ,” by Robert Bruce Shaw. These teams are motivated to develop approaches to creatively explore new opportunities for growth. Extreme teams are tightly aligned around the company’s top few priorities, while remaining open to new ideas.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Virgin Galactic, the space tourism company led by Sir Richard Branson, which originally developed its space vehicles in Mojave--but now is headquartered out of a new location in New Mexico--says it has now sold 100 tickets to space, at $450,000 a pop.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 31, 2021

Yet I find that many entrepreneurs struggle and fail with that transition from personally developing an innovative new idea, to building all the relationships necessary to transform their idea into a successful business. These relationships include investors, an operational team , and customers.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 29, 2022

Remember that good relationships take some time to develop, so don’t assume that your first discussion will seal the deal. Book follow-up sessions, with an agenda, rather than fill time with random discussions. Agree on specific objectives and time frames. Don’t attempt to multitask, or allow constant interruptions, during meetings.

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 3, 2013

John Lusk, along with his Co-Author Kyle Harrison, leveraged their humble company''s newsletter into The MouseDriver Chronicles , a New York Times bestselling book. Yet, without realizing it, John and Kyle had begun to build a community of virtual stakeholders who eventually developed an emotional bond with the company.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2022

I saw these summarized clearly in a new book, “ BUILD ,” by a well-known entrepreneur and technologist from Silicon Valley, Tony Fadell. In my role as business advisor, I see leaders who handle it well instinctively, and others who fall apart under the stress, or let their emotions and biases lead them astray.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Shep's Chrome extension allows corporate employees to book using their favorite consumer travel booking sites, but still lets corporate travel managers have visibility into what's going on. Complai , the company behind the Shep business travel management Chrome extension, said late Thursday afternon that it has raised $1.4M

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

I just completed a new book, “ The Self-Evolved Leader ,” by Dave McKeown. Here are the key internal characteristics that McKeown and I both see as critical to your growth from a technical expert who can develop a great solution, to the recognized business leader you need to be to prosper: Measure yourself on how much you have learned lately.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 24, 2020

One of the quickest ways to become an entrepreneur these days is to develop and publish a smartphone app. According to Tim Cook at Apple, there were over 20 million registered developers in 2018. Above all, don’t forget to develop a comprehensive marketing and promotion strategy. Be there intentionally rather than randomly.

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Tech.Co

AUGUST 5, 2016

There will be a panel discussion featuring several contributors to the book, and Q&A starting at 5:30 followed by a reception. Join for the unveiling of an exciting new addition to the field of architecture and technology: Interactive Architecture: Adaptive World, on Saturday, August 13 at 5:00 PM at the Neutra VDL house.

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APRIL 27, 2017

Los Angeles-based Chrome River , which develops expense and invoice management software, said this morning that it had its largest first-quarter sales in the company's history.

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Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 2, 2012

I mean it’s tough to carry a black leather book in todays “fashionable” tight jeans. Meet today’s “little black book,” an updated, digital book that keeps track of one’s most private affairs. I basically built the Little Black Book for myself.”

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DECEMBER 12, 2008

Los Angeles-based Healthshoppr , a startup developing an online appointment booking and ratings site for the healthcare market, launched its beta site Thursday. The site has launched starting with the wellness market, offering bookings of massage therapists.

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 3, 2013

John Lusk, along with his Co-Author Kyle Harrison, leveraged their humble company''s newsletter into The MouseDriver Chronicles , a New York Times bestselling book. Yet, without realizing it, John and Kyle had begun to build a community of virtual stakeholders who eventually developed an emotional bond with the company.

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JUNE 10, 2009

Santa Monica-based Cornerstone OnDemand , which develops software-as-a-service for managing employee learning and other human resources functions, announced today that it had its best, first quarter results in the firm's history. The firm--which did not release financials--said it had 2.5

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

Pasadena-based LeisureLink, which markets vacation lodging through online travel sites, said Wednesday that the firm has rolled out its own specialty lodging booking software for travel companies. The firm said that the software, which helps consumers find and book rentals, is now available for private labeling by its clients.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

AUGUST 12, 2010

Wednesday, August 18, 2010 -- CommNexus Presents: E-Books New Industry Making Big Waves - What Happens Next? PANELISTS: Anthony Astarita Vice President, Digital Products, Barnes and Noble Anthony Astarita joined Barnes and Noble in 1998 and was appointed vice president of digital products in 2007.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2008

Los Angeles-based AdventureLink, a developer of an online marketplace for adventure travel and tours, said Friday that it is officially launching its services to travel agencies next week.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Almost every entrepreneur starts their journey by developing a solution, based on their knowledge of a new technology or required service. Developer skills are necessary, but not sufficient, to build a business. developer entrepreneur Herminia Ibarra leadership startup' Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 5, 2019

These challenges, with recommendations for addressing them, were detailed nicely for me in the classic book, “ The Boomerang Principle ,” by Lee Caraher, who has built several companies, and has helped many others manage Millennials, reduce turnover, and improve satisfaction and the return hire rate.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

Some people are good at it and some are not – independent of their IQ or their book smarts (there may even be an inverse relationship here). Here is a formula from Brian Tracy, in his book “ The Power of Self-Discipline ” that I believe will help entrepreneurs move up a notch in this category: Take the time to define the problem clearly.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 8, 2009

Tuesday, April 14, 2009 -- Implementing Lean Software Development. Several books have been written on the theory of Lean Software Development. In this full-day seminar we will present three in-depth case studies to show you how it can actually be done, even in todays economic environment. See [link] (more).

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NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Irvine-based venue management software developer Clubspeed announced on Monday that it has acquired Vantora, a developer of online booking and waiver management software. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. The company said the buy will help it expand its product portfolio.

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JULY 29, 2020

Los Angeles-based Whistle , which develops hotel messaging systems, has integrated its systems with ThinkReservations , a developer of online booking engines, the two said Tuesday. ThinkReservations provides its online booking engines to the small and medium sized lodging market.

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Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 10, 2012

founder, Steve Cunningham, this is exactly the thought process he went through when developing a product to help you take in and use information faster. In most offices there would be a shelf of business books. Since, I am constantly reading to learn I would always ask questions about advice from the books. Readitfor.me

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MARCH 18, 2019

A new, Los Angeles startup, Dentulu , is hoping to make it easier for you to handle dental care--saying it wants to allow patients to book a dental appointment much like they might book a ride on Uber.

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TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Founded four years ago by Matt Danna and Sean Stavropoulos, Boulevard was inspired by Stavropoulos’ inability to book a haircut and Danna’s hunch that the inability of salons and spas to cater to customers like the busy programmer could be indicative of a bigger problem.

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AUGUST 18, 2009

Los Angeles-based CyberDefender , a developer of antivirus, antispyware, and other security tools, said this morning that it has inked an agreement with Wiley Publishing, Inc., to market a line of Internet security products using Wiley's popular "For Dummies" brand. Financial details of the licensing deal were not disclosed.

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JANUARY 4, 2017

San Luis Obispo-based software developer MINDBODY , which develops cloud-based software used for business management by the wellness services, yoga, fitness, and related industries, says it has integrated its services with Google Search and Google Maps. Financial details of the arrangement were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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Tech Zulu Event

JULY 19, 2015

Inspired by real-life experiences and research, she got a group of friends together to present their findings in the new book “It’s a Sharable Life.”. “In For these two groups have long been open to sharing with others, engaging with strangers more and developing relationships on the fly.

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AUGUST 9, 2021

Santa Barbara-based property management software developer Yardi reports that it has been selected by a company in Dublin, Ireland. The company said its software will be used from everything from software and accounting, to powering a white labeled resident app for bill payment and booking maintenance requests, among other areas.

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AUGUST 6, 2021

The company--which developed its vehicles and technology in Mojave, California--is selling seats on its spacecraft for $450,000 per flight. The company is also offering up multi-seat packages, in addition to letting customers book entire flights. The company is planning to start commercial service next year, in 2022.

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Berkonomics

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Since this number is budgeted and pre-authorized, managers tend to focus upon other things such as sales, marketing and product development issues. There is an art to efficient management of a process, whether that is the process of bringing a product to market from R&D to production or developing a new product’s launch program.

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Berkonomics

DECEMBER 7, 2023

I’ve read and reread the book a number of times and find myself using the techniques often in many areas of my life. What if employee candidates ask for the moon? In 1981, Herb Cohen wrote and published “ You Can Negotiate Anything ”, an excellent guide to great negotiating. and stock options as a perk?

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 30, 2019

In my experience as a business advisor, one of the best ways to get all of these, is to publish a book on the technology, the journey, or some relevant lessons learned. Your book need not be a best-seller, and it probably won’t make you any money directly, but it’s the best business card you could ever imagine.

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