Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 3, 2013

In my discussions with GA I know we share a vision for where practical education in the US needs to go. That’s why he “prays for Apple” because in envisions a world in which Android captures much more market share even if the open system it provides may not be as quality or feature-rich as Apple’s.

Venture Capital 403

Venture Capital Education Offshore Outsource Development 403

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 5, 2010

The conversations bleed into the sales messages the next time, they wend their way into software designs and form the plan of attach against competition. The best companies are built on common beliefs and culture – a common sense of purpose. And from all the office chatter come norms and beliefs. And it doesn’t stop there.

Technical Advisors 335

Technical Advisors Outsource Development Offshore Startup 335

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Strategic partnerships in this context can take the form of joint ventures, intellectual property licensing, outsourcing agreements, or even cooperative research. With this agreement in place, there are a host of ways that both sides can win: Share common technology. Every startup has a core competency which should not be shared.

Startup 59

Startup Outsource Competition Acquisition 59

Frank Addante

MAY 12, 2007

Outsourcing ► April (1) GoogleClick - Who owns your cash register? ► November (1) 2 Ears and 1 Mouth: There's a Reason ► October (2) Be Best at Something Tear Down Your Firewalls ► September (3) Elements of Sustainable Companies We're Not Saving Lives. I am still a big fan of outsourcing.

Outsource Development 40

Outsource Development Outsource Software Review Startup 40

InfoChachkie

JUNE 4, 2012

As an entrepreneur, I helped create companies which achieved two IPOs and two trade sales totaling $385 million. No one has heard of you, your company or your solutions. Rationale: A cooperative relationship with a big company will significantly enhance my startup’s chances of success. Share and Enjoy. Grant Exclusivity.

Entrepreneur 272

Entrepreneur Outsource Ideas Technical Review 272

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 14, 2014

Strategic partnerships in this context can take the form of joint ventures, intellectual property licensing, outsourcing agreements, or even cooperative research. With this agreement in place, there are a host of ways that both sides can win: Share common technology. Every startup has a core competency which should not be shared.

Startup 97

Startup Entrepreneur Outsource Competition 97

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 10, 2016

Strategic partnerships in this context can take the form of joint ventures, intellectual property licensing, outsourcing agreements, or even cooperative research. With this agreement in place, there are a host of ways that both sides can win: Share common technology. Every startup has a core competency which should not be shared.

Startup 55

Startup Outsource Competition Entrepreneur 55

socalTECH

JUNE 9, 2014

We caught up with Lee Essner , the President of Jukin Media, to learn more about how the company thinks it has figured out how to make a business round viral videos. That''s where the traditional media companies--the morning shows, the news clips shows, the ad agencies--can see what is viral and trending, and can license it directly from us.

Media 235

Media Content Startup IP 235

InfoChachkie

AUGUST 19, 2013

Circa 1996, I ran into a former co-worker who had departed my then-current startup, Computer Motion (NASDAQ: RBOT, purchased by Intuitive Surgical), to join an Internet company. However, rather than proudly sporting swag issued by his new company, he was wearing a polo shirt embroidered with an Artemis Research logo.

Cloud Computing 176

Cloud Computing Web Entrepreneur Marketing 176

InfoChachkie

MAY 16, 2011

As an entrepreneur and startup investor, I have helped create companies which achieved two IPOs which collectively raised over $100 million, as well as two acquisitions which totaled $385 million. Rationale: My company is small, I am super busy and I am not a lawyer. No one has heard of you, your company or your solutions.

Startup 242

Startup Outsource Development Outsource Sales 242

InfoChachkie

JULY 23, 2012

companies should… focus on building amazing products. I recently spoke with Brad about his approach to guerilla marketing and how he instills eclectic marketing tactics in Foundry Group’s portfolio companies. Chris is the CEO of Gnip , a Foundry Group portfolio company. If you have $hitty products, the marketing is impossible.

Marketing 233

Marketing Blogging Startup Venture Capital 233

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2012

A business plan is an “outward facing” document for external investors, or for C-level executives within your own company. Enough detail is required so that someone else can build it without you (outsourcing). Competition analysis. Market research and competition. Market research. Development and rollout.

Product 92

Product Outsource Development Competition High Tech 92

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 29, 2011

A business plan is an “outward facing” document for external investors, or for C-level executives within your own company. Enough detail is required so that someone else can build it without you (outsourcing). Competition analysis. Market research and competition. Market research. Development and rollout.

Product 93

Product Entrepreneur Outsource Development Competition 93

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 6, 2016

Evaluate outsourcing as a quick solution to break the constraint. These days, there are many companies around the world, with the skills and equipment you need, ready to assist with development resources, marketing programs, or call centers immediately. Acquire or merge with another company.

Startup 56

Startup Outsource Development Organization Outsource 56

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 14, 2012

There are dozens of sources to help you construct your business model, and a good example is a recent book by venture capital investor Elizabeth Edwards, simply named “ Startup ,” which is really designed as a handbook for launching a company for less. Common choices include manufacturing in-house, outsourcing, off-the-shelf parts.

Sales 97

Sales Custom Customer Outsource 97

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Executives from large companies have sometimes long forgotten how to do this (“My people will contact your people to work out the details.”). Others hire consultants, or outsource much of the real work. Don’t be afraid to share your view and ask for help. Clean hands won’t out-execute the competition for long in any business.

Startup 103

Startup Entrepreneur Template Mentor 103

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 29, 2011

There are dozens of sources to help you construct your business model, and a good example is a recent book by venture capital investor Elizabeth Edwards, simply named “ Startup ,” which is really designed as a handbook for launching a company for less. Common choices include manufacturing in-house, outsourcing, off-the-shelf parts.

Sales 98

Sales Custom Customer Outsource 98

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 5, 2012

Executives from large companies have sometimes long forgotten how to do this (“My people will contact your people to work out the details.”). Others hire consultants, or outsource much of the real work. Don’t be afraid to share your view and ask for help. Clean hands won’t out-execute the competition for long in any business.

Entrepreneur 94

Entrepreneur Startup Template Mentor 94

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 11, 2013

Her focus is on crafting a customer experience that caters to people not like you, including social media aficionados, to bring in new customers and create a competitive advantage. That means forget using interns or outsourcing this function. Give you a significant competitive edge, by better serving broader customer groups.

Social Media 99

Social Media Custom Customer Media 99

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 18, 2010

Based on a survey just last year by Robert Half Technology , over half of today’s companies block social networks completely, while another 19 percent only permit it "for business purposes." You need to be plugged in to be career competitive with hyper-networked peers, and keep ahead of competitors.

Social Network 87

Social Network Networking Tool Sites 87

Frank Addante

SEPTEMBER 25, 2006

Outsourcing ► April (1) GoogleClick - Who owns your cash register? ► November (1) 2 Ears and 1 Mouth: There's a Reason ► October (2) Be Best at Something Tear Down Your Firewalls ▼ September (3) Elements of Sustainable Companies We're Not Saving Lives. Outwit the competition. A BIG THANK YOU.

Company 40

Company Companies Startup Venture Capital 40

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 9, 2010

A business plan is an “outward facing” document for external investors, or for C-level executives within your own company. Enough detail is required so that someone else can build it without you (outsourcing). Competition analysis. Market research and competition. Market research. Development and rollout.

Product 48

Product Outsource Development Competition High Tech 48

InfoChachkie

MAY 19, 2011

As noted in parts I and II of this series, agreements with Big Dumb Companies (BDCs) can be alluring and potentially fatal. This series describes how entrepreneurs can craft company-changing agreements with BDCs, while avoiding Kiss of Death contract provisions. Unmitigated exclusivity can be the death knell of a small company.

Outsource Development 193

Outsource Development IP Technical Review Entrepreneur 193

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

This continues my series of posts: Top 30 Startup Posts for July 2010 Top 30 Startup Posts in June 2010 Top 29 Startup Posts May 2010 Startup CTO Top 30 Posts for April 16 Great Startup Posts from March Here they are: How to Minimize Politics in Your Company - Ben's Blog , August 24, 2010 “Who the f@#k you think you f$&kin’ with.

Startup 191

Startup Venture Capital Blogging CTO Hire 191

Frank Addante

DECEMBER 22, 2006

Outsourcing ► April (1) GoogleClick - Who owns your cash register? ► November (1) 2 Ears and 1 Mouth: There's a Reason ► October (2) Be Best at Something Tear Down Your Firewalls ► September (3) Elements of Sustainable Companies We're Not Saving Lives. FounderBlog’s 1 Year Anniversary!

Startup 40

Startup Competition Venture Capital Advertising 40

Frank Addante

MARCH 12, 2007

Outsourcing ► April (1) GoogleClick - Who owns your cash register? ► November (1) 2 Ears and 1 Mouth: There's a Reason ► October (2) Be Best at Something Tear Down Your Firewalls ► September (3) Elements of Sustainable Companies We're Not Saving Lives. FounderBlog’s 1 Year Anniversary!

Outsource Development 40

Outsource Development Startup .Net Venture Capital 40

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Equity-Only CTO and Equity-Only Developers - SoCal CTO , November 1, 2010 I had a recent email dialog with the founder of a company looking for a CTO for their startup. Who better to answer than the company's engineering lead. Over the last few weeks, the Real Ventures team has met with easily 50 companies. But I don’t think so.

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Startup Product Technology 175

Jason Nazar

JUNE 18, 2009

Having grown up in LA, and having started Docstoc down here, there’s a bit of a shared connection. I know many of their founders and early employees, and one of the co-founders of Intermix (the parent company of MySpace) is an investor. I want Facebook to legitimately have competition, so we all benefit as consumers.

Development Team Review 76

Development Team Review Content Sites eHow 76

Frank Addante

JANUARY 23, 2007

Outsourcing ► April (1) GoogleClick - Who owns your cash register? ► November (1) 2 Ears and 1 Mouth: There's a Reason ► October (2) Be Best at Something Tear Down Your Firewalls ► September (3) Elements of Sustainable Companies We're Not Saving Lives. Outsourcing 1. A BIG THANK YOU.

Outsource Development 40

Outsource Development Develop Development Product 40

Frank Addante

OCTOBER 19, 2006

Outsourcing ► April (1) GoogleClick - Who owns your cash register? ► November (1) 2 Ears and 1 Mouth: There's a Reason ▼ October (2) Be Best at Something Tear Down Your Firewalls ► September (3) Elements of Sustainable Companies We're Not Saving Lives. FounderBlog’s 1 Year Anniversary!

Startup 40

Startup Ideas Venture Capital Competition 40

Frank Addante

JULY 30, 2007

Outsourcing ► April (1) GoogleClick - Who owns your cash register? ► November (1) 2 Ears and 1 Mouth: There's a Reason ► October (2) Be Best at Something Tear Down Your Firewalls ► September (3) Elements of Sustainable Companies We're Not Saving Lives. FounderBlog’s 1 Year Anniversary!

Startup 40

Startup Venture Capital Outsource Development Advertising 40

Frank Addante

APRIL 16, 2007

Outsourcing ▼ April (1) GoogleClick - Who owns your cash register? ► November (1) 2 Ears and 1 Mouth: There's a Reason ► October (2) Be Best at Something Tear Down Your Firewalls ► September (3) Elements of Sustainable Companies We're Not Saving Lives. FounderBlog’s 1 Year Anniversary!

Google 40

Google Advertising Startup Venture Capital 40

Frank Addante

JUNE 19, 2006

Outsourcing ► April (1) GoogleClick - Who owns your cash register? ► November (1) 2 Ears and 1 Mouth: There's a Reason ► October (2) Be Best at Something Tear Down Your Firewalls ► September (3) Elements of Sustainable Companies We're Not Saving Lives. Most companies can answer #2 (Why do I need yours?)

Startup 40

Startup Venture Capital Web 2.0 Outsource Development 40

Frank Addante

AUGUST 27, 2007

Outsourcing ► April (1) GoogleClick - Who owns your cash register? ► November (1) 2 Ears and 1 Mouth: There's a Reason ► October (2) Be Best at Something Tear Down Your Firewalls ► September (3) Elements of Sustainable Companies We're Not Saving Lives. FounderBlog’s 1 Year Anniversary!

Startup 40

Startup Venture Capital Outsource Development Web 2.0 40

Frank Addante

JUNE 13, 2006

Outsourcing ► April (1) GoogleClick - Who owns your cash register? ► November (1) 2 Ears and 1 Mouth: There's a Reason ► October (2) Be Best at Something Tear Down Your Firewalls ► September (3) Elements of Sustainable Companies We're Not Saving Lives. FounderBlog’s 1 Year Anniversary!

Startup 40

Startup Outsource Development Product Advertising 40

Frank Addante

SEPTEMBER 20, 2006

Outsourcing ► April (1) GoogleClick - Who owns your cash register? ► November (1) 2 Ears and 1 Mouth: There's a Reason ► October (2) Be Best at Something Tear Down Your Firewalls ▼ September (3) Elements of Sustainable Companies We're Not Saving Lives. FounderBlog’s 1 Year Anniversary!

Startup 40

Startup Blogging Venture Capital Outsource Development 40

Frank Addante

MAY 15, 2006

Outsourcing ► April (1) GoogleClick - Who owns your cash register? ► November (1) 2 Ears and 1 Mouth: There's a Reason ► October (2) Be Best at Something Tear Down Your Firewalls ► September (3) Elements of Sustainable Companies We're Not Saving Lives. FounderBlog’s 1 Year Anniversary!

Advertising 40

Advertising Startup Chief Technology Officer Technical Review 40