Local Angels Back Scripted.com
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 30, 2011
A number of Southern California angel investors, including Jody Mulkey , the CIO of Shopzilla, have backed Scripted.com , a new online marketplace for freelance writers.
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Can You Really Build a Great Tech Firm Outside Silicon Valley?
Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
That’s convenience when your VC is hoping to write the next $20 million check. Douglas Merrill, the former CIO of Google, is building his next company, ZestCash in LA. Many of the Valley tech firms saw advertising as “beneath them&# and many VCs in the first boom encouraged people to focus on eyeballs rather than dollars.
Some Thoughts on Branding Startups and Communities
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 17, 2012
I recommend that you start by writing down the attributes you would want people to think about when they think about your brand. ZestCash, founded by Douglas Merrill, former CIO of Google [Hollywood]. The way I think about branding anything is simple: Define the Attributes You Want to Project.
Ryan Blair, HashtagOne: From Gang Member, To Entrepreneur, To Anti-VC
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 17, 2017
My CIO had been ex-CIO at Herbalife, and was an EVP of Software for Disney. I don't know if you've read my book, but I started my career writing trading systems in a software company. I've been basically writing code, and looking at trading systems and investment criteria for a long time.
Ten Tips for Business Traction to Attract Investors
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 22, 2010
Forcing yourself to write down a plan is actually the only way to make sure you actually have a plan. A CEO who has “been there and done that” is traction, especially if teamed with a financial lead (CIO) and a product lead (CTO). If you have a product description, that’s necessary, but not sufficient. Build qualified advisory board.
Interview with Dipanshu Sharma, Kadonk
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 27, 2009
We found that software wasn't being bought by the team members and product leaders who needed it, but was being bought by CIOs in large corporations. Everyone wants to read a PDF, but few want to write or change them. There was a disconnect between the product and the sales process. A good comparison of the software is to a PDF reader.
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