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Social Networking (the Shorter Version) Past, Present, Future

Both Sides of the Table

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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MediaLab acquires messaging app Kik, expanding its app portfolio

TechCrunch LA

. “Whether it be a passion for an obscure manga or your favorite football team, Kik has shown an incredible ability to provide a platform for new friendships to be forged through your mobile phone.” In acquiring Kik, the holding company is expanding its mobile app portfolio. million in revenue for that calendar year.

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Villiger Raises Seed Funding

socalTECH

Los Angeles-based Villiger , a startup developing a mobile app to help parents book tutors, baby sitters, and other services, has raised a seed round of funding, the company said this week. Size of that funding round was not announced. Villiger's CEO is Walton Goggins. READ MORE>>.

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6 Key Principles For Inducing Customers To Buy Today

Startup Professionals Musings

Today’s customer buying dynamics are all about “user experience,” according to Brian Solis, in his classic book “ What’s the Future of Business? ”. When uncertain of what to do next, social proof kicks in to see what others are doing, or have done. Social psychology in general deals with how individuals relate to one another.

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amSTATZ Social Network For Fitness Gurus, Athletes & Events | Interview With Founder

Tech Zulu Event

No summary of what we did, no easy way for me to recommend my trainer to my friends, and no way for me to easily book the next appointment. Andy, a trainer, uses amSTATZ to book appointments, handle payments and message with multiple clients. Android Apps & Software Entrepreneurship Google iPad Mobile Startups'

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7 Lessons On How Startups Use Social Media To Succeed

Startup Professionals Musings

There are hundreds of consultants out there who will take your money for guidance in this area, but I recommend that you start with some free resources on the Internet, or one of the many recent books on this topic. One of the original classics, “ How to Make Money with Social Media ” by Jamie Turner and Reshma Shah, Ph.D.,

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5 Current Technologies Still Have Room For Innovation

Startup Professionals Musings

So for those of you that love checklists, I saw some real value in the classic book by James M. Mobile Computing. From tablets to smart phones to the Apple watch, people are increasingly relying on their mobile devices to assist them in managing their lives. Social Media.