Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 25, 2020

The most common proposals I hear are for yet another social networking site ( 200 on Wikipedia ), or another dating site/app ( over 1500 in the USA ). In my experience, finding real innovation in existing company environments is even tougher. Sustainable innovation is really the only sustainable competitive advantage.

Coach 144

Coach Metrics Social Network Competition 144

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 28, 2023

The pervasiveness of social networking and the Internet has caused a new focus and value on “openness,” which leads to a new element of leadership, called “open leadership.” This is counter to the traditional business premise of “control,” so many companies are still pushing back. Conversing: engaging in a dialogue with others.

Social Media 112

Social Media Media Software Review Social Network 112

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 23, 2013

Working with professional athletes combined with my natural leadership ability and experience in business development makes me uniquely suited to lead a technology company in the health and fitness industry. Any competition in LA? We haven’t identified any competition in LA, specifically. Athletes can join for free.

Social Network 92

Social Network Networking Training Summary 92

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 18, 2011

I always try hard to make this blog a place where you can learn lessons rather than an advertisement for portfolio companies. He quit the MRF and quietly amassed nearly $100,000 in angel investment to build a company. When I was an entrepreneur I had a term sheet with True Ventures (my second company) and thought highly of them.

Invest 303

Invest Company Companies Web 2.0 303

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 3, 2020

The pervasiveness of social networking and the Internet has caused a new focus and value on “openness,” which leads to a new element of leadership, called “open leadership.” This is counter to the traditional business premise of “control,” so many companies are still pushing back. Conversing: engaging in a dialogue with others.

Framework 159

Framework Social Media Software Review Social Network 159

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Let me be clear – a product or consulting startup today without a blog, even with a static website, risks not being competitive in cost and time to reach and hold that critical mass of online customers. To be successful, you have to get your message out there, and make your company stand out above all the clutter. Marty Zwilling>

Blogging 135

Blogging Services Search Engine Optimization Web 135

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2016

There is much discussion online and also in small, private groups, about why the price of technology companies – public and private – are falling. Valuing any company can be difficult because it requires a degree of forecasting future growth & competition and ultimately the profits of the organization.

Startup 150

Startup Company Companies Venture Capital 150

socalTECH

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Nimble is developing and online service to help users manage their contacts and relationships, tracking interaction with clients and others much as ACT and Goldmine did on the desktop, with added enhancements to handle the world of social networking and online interaction. The firm's biggest competition is Salesforce.com.

Santa Monica 213

Santa Monica Social Network Competition Software 213

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Engaging in social media and blogging on a regular basis is a low-cost way to achieve visibility, and become the “go-to” person for that topic and the voice that people trust in your industry. That’s how you brand yourself as an expert in your niche and make your company the one that others seek out and turn to. You need to be there.

Social Media 142

Social Media Media Platform Customer 142

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 19, 2010

Quite possibly your perception is the young adult working dutifully in the company mailroom. Due in large part to the current economy and an ultra-competitive job market, a Gen-Y entrepreneurial tsunami is already upon us. More and more, they choose to intern at a dynamic small company or startup. Confidence vs. Questions.

Competition 96

Competition Startup Technical Review IBM 96

Eric Greenspan

JANUARY 13, 2014

I’ve spent tens of thousands on Facebook ads for my companies and for clients’ I have built and manage many pages. They have the worst customer service of any company I deal with. We are building our lives around this social network and we are dependent upon it for communicating with our friends and colleagues.

Social Network 184

Social Network Email Competition Web 184

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2012

I think these tough economic times and social networks have re-awakened consumers to the fact that there is more to a business transaction than price. From my own research, here is a collection of seven top tips on how a startup or any company can build and maintain real customer loyalty: Communicate more personally more often.

Customer 104

Customer Custom Startup Competition 104

socalTECH

JULY 11, 2012

What does social networking have to do with the stock market? Vinny talked with us about his start, which allows users to discuss and collaborate on their stocks and finances in a social way. We wanted to tackle that problem, by using a social network. In that network, we bring in content from all over the web.

Social Network 239

Social Network Startup Networking Content 239

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 21, 2021

First, pick a name for your company and do the paperwork on starting a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC). Use social networking and blogging to get your message out. It will definitely show off your energy and vision, and will make you a more competitive candidate for any role. Learn how to incorporate a business.

Startup 156

Startup Social Network Activity Ideas 156

TechCrunch LA

MARCH 18, 2019

Along the way, we found ourselves constantly surprised by unanticipated applications that suddenly appeared and gained huge adoption across the Internet; this was the case with email, the World Wide Web, peer-to-peer file sharing, user generated content, Napster, YouTube, Instagram, social networking, etc.

UCLA 253

UCLA Social Media Social Network Santa Barbara 253

Berkonomics

APRIL 8, 2021

Not every new game-related site is a Steam, and surely not every social network is a Facebook. Discord is a great example of a company going viral mostly from word of mouth. And of course, that could easily require a large amount, far beyond the capability of a small company looking for its initial audience.

Sites 156

Sites Product Social Network Press 156

socalTECH

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Nimble is developing and online service to help users manage their contacts and relationships, tracking interaction with clients and others much as ACT and Goldmine did on the desktop, with added enhancements to handle the world of social networking and online interaction. The firm's biggest competition is Salesforce.com.

Santa Monica 113

Santa Monica Social Network Competition Software 113

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 22, 2018

The pervasiveness of social networking and the Internet has caused a new focus and value on “openness,” which leads to a new element of leadership, called “open leadership.” This is counter to the traditional business premise of “control,” so many companies are still pushing back. Conversing: engaging in a dialogue with others.

Software Review 92

Software Review Social Media Social Network Technical Review 92

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

One of the prices that you pay for being a CEO is giving up a lot of the social relationships within the company. You cannot compromise what is right for the company just to be liked. Use social networking to improve your work relationships. Cope with the “lonely at the top” syndrome.

Startup 127

Startup Social Network Mentor Networking 127

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 12, 2010

Spark Capital is relatively new to VC (founded in 2005) yet has become one of the hottest new VCs having invested in Twitter, Tumblr, AdMeld, Boxee, KickApps and many more companies. Company grew by more than “400% each year” for past few years [assume growth metric = revenues]. Social network app developer and ad network.

Venture Capital 217

Venture Capital Capital Metrics Competition 217

Tech.Co

MARCH 5, 2015

Susan is a startup coach and the founder of Givelocity, a social network for giving that offers a new spin on crowdfunding for good. A serial entrepreneur, Susan has a record of building value and community across several genre-defining companies. She’s been on the founding team of 9 startups, six with successful exits.

Santa Barbara 70

Santa Barbara Startup Mentor Social Network 70

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2014

The VC market has right-sized (returned back to mid 90′s levels & less competition). Lower costs to start a business (95% reduction), many more companies created & funded by angels / seed. And as long as private-market capital is available these companies would rather remain private for longer before going public.

Venture Capital 398

Venture Capital Technical Review Startup Seed Funding 398

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

had added support for MySpace in June, shortly after Twitter said it would not allow other companies to automatically include advertising into Twitter. Twitter has rolled out its own mobile applications in competition with third party Twitter clients; its own link shortener; and its own advertising service. READ MORE>>.

GRP Partners 191

GRP Partners Advertising Idealab Social Network 191

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 27, 2019

Let me be clear – a product or consulting startup today without a blog, even with a static website, risks not being competitive in cost and time to reach and hold that critical mass of online customers. To be successful, you have to get your message out there, and make your company stand out above all the clutter. Marty Zwilling.

Blogging 88

Blogging Search Engine Optimization Web Writing 88

socalTECH

JULY 7, 2011

With the proliferation of social networks, communications clients and VoIP phone services, users often find they need to use multiple ways--Twitter, Facebook, phone, FAX, and more--to communicate with their contacts. What has set us aside from the competition, is we built our own back end telco platform.

Social Network 259

Social Network Platform Networking Google 259

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2022

For example, if you are working on a great social networking idea to replace Facebook, and need funding, you probably won’t find any interested and focused VCs or angel investors in Arizona, where I live. Exposure instills the fear and urgency you need to deliver the right competitive solution. What will set your business apart?

Technical Review 123

Technical Review Oracle Software Review Ideas 123

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." Social networks have become a great vector for Trojans like Zeus and URLZone. To me, the answers are clear.

Social Network 87

Social Network Networking Tool Sites 87

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 18, 2018

The most common proposals I hear are for yet another social networking site ( over 200 exist ), or another dating site (over 2500 in the US alone). In my experience, finding real innovation in existing company environments is even tougher. Sustainable innovation is really the only sustainable competitive advantage.

Entrepreneur 64

Entrepreneur Coach Metrics Competition 64

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2019

Engaging in social media and blogging on a regular basis is a low-cost way to achieve visibility, and become the “go-to” person for that topic and the voice that people trust in your industry. That’s how you brand yourself as an expert in your niche and make your company the one that others seek out and turn to. You need to be there.

Social Media 98

Social Media Platform Media Customer 98

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

The pervasiveness of social networking and the Internet has caused a new focus and value on “openness,” which leads to a new element of leadership, called “Open Leadership.” This is counter to the traditional business premise of “control,” so many companies are still pushing back. Conversing: engaging in a dialogue with others.

Software Review 90

Software Review Social Media Social Network Technical Review 90

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 12, 2015

The most common proposals I hear are for yet another social networking site ( over 200 active ), or another dating site (now over 2500 in the US alone). In my experience, finding real innovation in existing company environments is even tougher. Accountability. Observe and measure. Net result and reward. Marty Zwilling.

Entrepreneur 101

Entrepreneur Startup Coach Metrics 101

socalTECH

DECEMBER 11, 2008

Pasadena-based Big Stage Entertainment , which develops 3D avatar technology, said today that it has partnered with video game company GGL Global Gaming, to provide free game content on its web site. GGL operates a video game social networking site, which provides news, communities, and online gaming tournaments and competitions.

Tech Coast Angels 100

Tech Coast Angels Mission Ventures USC Social Network 100

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 14, 2012

…” I’ll write soon on my views of why I believe Instagram took off as a social network and what I think comes next. Instagram happens to be one of the few social networks I regularly use along with Twitter. Let’s say your company is currently valued at $15 million. Was this a good thing?

Venture Capital 316

Venture Capital Pricing Social Network Acquisition 316

socalTECH

JULY 19, 2016

Roni Eschel: It's a market network for outdoor sports, a social network for connecting like minded people, sharing conditions and moments in real time, and helping to find the best spots for your favorite sports, like surfing, paddleboard, kite surfing, and so on. Roni Eschel: We are building out the social network now.

Startup 100

Startup Southern California Social Network Activity 100

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 22, 2016

Social networking continues to be a superior force in marketing, especially Facebook. percent of all social network ad spending worldwide. How can your company best benefit from social networking ads in 2016? How can your company best benefit from social networking ads in 2016?

Marketing 40

Marketing Social Media Social Network Technical Review 40

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 14, 2016

The most common proposals I hear are for yet another social networking site ( over 200 active ), or another dating site (over 2500 in the US alone). In my experience, finding real innovation in existing company environments is even tougher. Sustainable innovation is really the only sustainable competitive advantage.

Coach 64

Coach Metrics Competition Ideas 64

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2012

The emergence of social networking and the Internet has caused a new focus and value on “openness,” which leads to a new element of leadership, called “Open Leadership.” This is counter to the traditional business premise of “control,” so many companies are still pushing back. Conversing: engaging in a dialogue with others.

Entrepreneur 97

Entrepreneur Social Network Software Review Social Media 97