Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 26, 2023

The cost of any new product these days must include education and rollout marketing, perhaps equal or greater than the development costs. Solution may require new category development time. This may require you selling exclusivity, doing channel development, or alliances with new partners. Incent these early.

Product 141

Product Services Technical Review Artificial Inteligence 141

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 6, 2012

It will also go into depth on how to develop angel-entrepreneur relationships that lead to success. This highly interactive program provides attendees with practical information on best practices in angel investing through a balance of expert presentations, panel discussions and small group case studies. See [link] (more)

Invest 113

Invest Angel Case Study Study 113

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In my search for guidance on modern business leadership studies, both scientific and actual case studies, I was impressed with a new book, “ Head and Heart: The Art of Modern Leadership ,” by Dr. Kirstin Ferguson. Develop self-awareness of your triggers. Enhance capability by helping others grow.

Case Study 112

Case Study Study Startup Examples 112

SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 4, 2013

Through a series of real world case studies and interactive group discussion, this workshop will discuss how valuation relates to intellectual property in licensing, manufacturing and MandA transactions. Valuation methodologies can be used to optimize transaction outcomes for both buyers and sellers in MandA and other transactions.

Framework 113

Framework Case Study Study Capital 113

SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Join us for a weekend workshop focused on entrepreneurial thinking and best practices in UX design and development. This two-day workshop is filled with interactive lectures, case studies, and exercises which give participants real takeaways to real business problems. See [link].

Design 100

Design Case Study Study Startup 100

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

I like his summary of the challenges involved, real case studies, and especially his recommended building blocks to a culture of perpetual innovation in any company: Extract and instill a long-term vision in your team. Have each develop a personal transformation plan with your support.

Case Study 117

Case Study Outsource Development Outsource Custom 117

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 6, 2012

It will also go into depth on how to develop angel-entrepreneur relationships that lead to success. A faculty of experienced angel investors, serial entrepreneurs and expert service providers delivers the seminar.

Invest 100

Invest Tech Coast Angels Angel Case Study 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 22, 2011

It will also go into depth on how to develop angel-entrepreneur relationships that lead to success. This highly interactive program provides attendees with practical information on best practices in angel investing through a balance of expert presentations, panel discussions and small group case studies.

Invest 113

Invest Angel Case Study Study 113

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 1, 2022

I’m happy to add my own insights here for your consideration to her suggested eight essential lessons, with supporting case studies, for evolving any innovative idea into a business reality: Every innovation must solve a customer problem. She speaks from decades of experience with innovation at big companies, as well as startups.

Ideas 145

Ideas Startup Case Study Writing 145

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Thus I recommend that every new business owner needs to really develop and execute a strategy for getting noticed in the marketplace, no matter how unique and impactful they see their solution. Here are some suggestions for winning strategies that I see in use today: Enlist experts and influencers to make your case.

Social Media 134

Social Media Case Study Custom Customer 134

SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 4, 2010

This full-day seminar provides an overview of the angel investing process including the details of finding, evaluating, and structuring deals and developing angel-entrepreneur relationships that lead to success. A faculty of experienced angel investors, serial entrepreneurs and expert service providers delivers the seminar.

Invest 100

Invest Tech Coast Angels Angel Case Study 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 13, 2009

In addition to enhancing their knowledge-base about the real-world use of RFID, participants will get to see live technical demonstrations of recently developed RFID applications. Industrially relevant RFID case studies and their results will also be presented. See [link] (more).

Case Study 100

Case Study UCLA Knowledge Base Study 100

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2021

Thus I was pleased to see my own insights covered in a new book, “ Why Startups Fail ,” by Tom Eisenmann, a Harvard Business School professor, who has mentored many more entrepreneurs, and authored more than a hundred HBS case studies from real-world startups. Even non-profits need income to run a business.

Technical Review 131

Technical Review Case Study Mentor Software Review 131

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

As an advisor to many startups, I often spend hours with business owners helping them anticipate every possible obstacle to the adoption of their solution, and developing a rollout plan to include antidotes. A good tack is to sell exclusivity, or provide case studies to show return on investment and productivity.

Product 95

Product Case Study Customer Custom 95

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 7, 2014

As Dave McClure, founder of 500 Startups quoted from the Economist puts it… “I’d rather get $100,000 and be a case study than pay $100,000 to read case studies.” Business Culture Development Entrepreneurship Events Startups 500 Startups accerators startups Demo Day silicon valley'

Startup 74

Startup Case Study Study Screening 74

SoCal Tech Calendar

DECEMBER 3, 2008

Adopting Lean-Agile software philosophies and development methodologies involves requires that internal organizations and roles change. Find out what drove these organizations to change the way they organized around defining, developing and delivering software and what they learned along the way. See [link] (more).

Organization 100

Organization Case Study Study Software 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 5, 2011

and Neal Schaffer is here to help!

Tech Coast Angels 100

Tech Coast Angels Case Study Social Media Study 100

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Here’s how it goes: You have a business development group with two people. So they create a task list of all the marketing activities an organization can do: press releases, web site updates, customer case studies, blog posts, daily Tweets, Facebook fan page, attending conferences, etc. They’re tasked with doing … marketing.

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Activity Conference Press Case Study 164

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 21, 2013

You want to be sure that you get customer commitments before doing the work do agree a case study afterwards if the project is successful. If asked to drop price we would often counter by agreeing to small price decreases in exchange for an agreement to do case studies to drive future business. So how much PS is too much?

Software Review 321

Software Review Software Services Company 321

Frank Addante

OCTOBER 12, 2021

A number of years ago, I did a case study for Harvard Business School. I met an inspiring professor who ran the case development named Professional Noam Wasserman. I’m super excited about it! He interviewed me for a book called the Founder’s Dillema.

Startup 105

Startup Case Study Ideas Invest 105

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 14, 2010

Here’s how it goes: You have a business development group with two people. So they create a task list of all the marketing activities an organization can do: press releases, web site updates, customer case studies, blog posts, daily Tweets, Facebook fan page, attending conferences, etc. I love that saying.

Startup 323

Startup Press Development Team Review SEM 323

Xconomy

JUNE 23, 2016

At their annual developer conferences, Google I/O, held last month, and Apple’s WWDC, last week they both announced updates to their development platforms. Two customer-focused announcements stood out: the reviews API and the customer case studies. Success of the app stores starts with developers.

Artificial Inteligence 55

Artificial Inteligence Google Software Review Case Study 55

InfoChachkie

MAY 26, 2016

College group projects force students to develop a diplomatic leadership style, in order to encourage their peers (whom they cannot order around) to accept their suggestions. Nearly all the Professors agreed that students should stay in school, even if their venture is doing well.

Entrepreneur 150

Entrepreneur Case Study Education Seed Funding 150

InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Instead of a traditional business school''s case study and textbook approach, UCSB''s Technology Management Program (TMP) emphasizes experiential learning. Derived from uneaten plant material, the company has developed an invisible "peel" that significantly improves produce quality and shelf life.

Santa Barbara 258

Santa Barbara Technical Review Startup Venture Capital 258

socalTECH

DECEMBER 1, 2009

During this high-level event, Top Brand Marketers, Agency Executives, Publishers, and App Developers will come together to discuss and explore how brands can harness the power of the billion dollar app boom. Toyota, Pizza Hut, NBA, Fandango, and More Share Their Success Stories with Mobile and Social Apps.

Fandango 124

Fandango CarsDirect Case Study Santa Monica 124

socalTECH

AUGUST 26, 2016

What we have developed, is a robot who is cable of doing that work, which enables most of our customers to grow their businesses faster and fulfill more orders. We have many artificial intelligence software algorithms we had to develop, but there have been other automation solutions that have been able to do similar things.

Artificial Inteligence 100

Artificial Inteligence Commerce Startup USC 100

Southern California Edison Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

In addition to our 24/7 Network Operations Center (NOC) support, you will have easy access to a variety of other helpful resources including our new blog, white papers, case studies and product specifications. Since 1994, we have had a lot of success as a wholesale carrier selling network capacity to other service providers.

Customer 45

Customer Custom Southern California Case Study 45

Frank Addante

OCTOBER 12, 2021

A number of years ago, I did a case study for Harvard Business School. I met an inspiring professor who ran the case development named Professional Noam Wasserman. I’m super excited about it! He interviewed me for a book called the Founder’s Dillema.

Startup 52

Startup Case Study Ideas Invest 52

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 15, 2011

Matthew’s passion is partnering with brands to help build community, optimize operations, and develop a strong digital strategy. Garth Holsinger, VP of Global Sales and Business Development, Klout. Garth will speak about successes in partner development, using case studies from his experience at Klout.

SEO 85

SEO CTO Coach Conference Social Media 85

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 26, 2010

You need to give them advance notice of your product development or better yet let them help influence your direction. Here are some examples of heroes in action: A testimonial / quote from a hero on the banner on the home page of your website with their image and a link to a case study on how they used the product.

Marketing 294

Marketing Customer Custom Technical Review 294

InfoChachkie

MARCH 2, 2015

I especially enjoyed this course because it afforded me with the opportunity to discuss ethical dilemmas raised in case studies involving real companies. In my New Venture Creation class, students must develop a business proposal by speaking with potential customers, competitors, investors and suppliers.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur Class Course Case Study 100

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 2, 2011

For Developers, programmers and technologists seeking the latest and greatest engines and tools for AR; learn from case studies and post mortems delivered by experienced developers from the leading companies in the space.

Software Review 73

Software Review Case Study Startup Technical Review 73

Tech.Co

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

His goal to reshape Afghanistan’s image in the US to reflect its social and institutional development is as noble as it is difficult. They will discuss the importance of pairing global peace initiatives with economic opportunities that can lead to a more sustainable future, using Afghanistan as a case study.

Startup 70

Startup Google Case Study Entertainment 70

socalTECH

MAY 25, 2016

If you look at an enterprise developer of IT team with DevoOs, they have to create applications, manage those applications, and now are dealing with open source, hundreds of different web services, network elements, all virtualized and with containers and new tools. Related to what I said earlier, is you need to think big and broadly.

Southern California 113

Southern California Capital Funding Invest 113

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 7, 2010

Presenter: Patrick Mork, VP of Marketing, GetJar 10:45am: Redefining A Cluttered App Market: Brand marketers and media companies are rushing to develop apps, since they seem to be a buzzworthy, foolproof way to deliver content and advertising to consumers on-the-go. Jennifer Byrne, Director of Business Development, Verizon.

Mobile 40

Mobile Media Case Study Advertising 40

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2015

Why Exclusivity Matters to Your Customers or Business Development Partners. So often exclusivity on mega deals is of huge importance to your potential customers or business development partners. I have often asked for funding for this accelerated development.

Outsource Development 150

Outsource Development Startup Custom Customer 150

InfoChachkie

JULY 14, 2011

We were the first to develop solution purpose-built for this industry and with a lot of hard work and a lot of feedback, we’ve gotten things mostly right. The more fascinating thing to me though, is how agile development and cloud computing are influencing how these technologies are brought to market.

Marketing 209

Marketing Advertising Paid Search Startup 209