Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 26, 2021

The best business leaders are adept at relating anecdotes and prior experiences that humbly and subtly convey that you have already built the trust you need, through previous challenges and results. Demonstrating passion, intelligence, skills, and an innovative solution is not a substitute.

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DECEMBER 28, 2020

J2 Global said that Cresci had been on its board since 1998, when the fund first invested in J2 Global, when it was still a private company. Cresci, 75, was Founder and Managing Director of Pecks Management Partners Ltd.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2021

in Q4 of 2019 The company also said it operating income increase 17.0% The company did not say what pushed the increase in its quarterly earnings release, however, the company reported a 26.1% According to J2 Global, it saw its quarterly revenues increase 15.7% in Q4, to a record $469.2M, compared to $405.6M the year before.

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MAY 12, 2020

The company--which is an avid acquirer of companies--said it deployed $19M for acquisitions in the quarter, and $36M in contingent payments from acquisitions from previous years. The company is now sitting on $625M in cash and investments. According to J2 Global, its Q1 2020 quarterly revenues increased 10.8%

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OCTOBER 12, 2020

Los Angeles-based J2 Global --which owns a very large number of online publishing and services companies--said today that it has added Pamela M. J2 Global cited the importance of healthcare within the company's portfolio for the move. Sutton-Wallace, MPH, to its board of directors.

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MAY 8, 2018

j2 Global owns a large portfolio of online brands, including such online publications as IGN, Mashable, Humble Bundle, Speedtest, PCMag, Offers.com, and Everyday Health, plus online cloud services like eFax, eVoice, Campaigner, Vipre, KeepItSafe and Livedrive. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 30, 2020

The company said the free access comes as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. J2 Global owns a massive range of online businesses, ranging from such sites as IGN, Mashable, Humble Bundle, Speedtest, PCMag, Offers.com, Spiceworks, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, to eFax, eVoice, iContact, Campaigner, Vipre, IPVanish and KeepItSafe.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Los Angeles-based J2 Global has named Nate Simmons as the President of one of its major business divisions, its Cloud Services division, reporting to CEO Vivek Shah, the company announced this morning. and McKinsey & Company. IGN, Mashable, Humble Bundle, Speedtest, PCMag, Offers.com, Spiceworks, Everyday Health, and others.

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AUGUST 10, 2018

The company--which owns such brands as IGN, Mashable, Humble Bundle, Speedtest, PCMag, Offers.com, Everyday Health and What To Expect, plus eFax, eVoice, Campaigner, Vipre, KeepItSafe and Livedrive--reported a 5.4 Los Angeles-based j2 Global said on Thursday that it continues to estimate revenues of between $1.20 billion and $1.25

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TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

There is more than $250 billion spent per year across roughly 3 million businesses in the salon and spa category, according to data provided by the company. We are humbled that so many businesses are placing their trust in us during such a turbulent time. Indeed, that company was taken private two years ago in a $1.9

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JULY 9, 2018

j2's cloud services brands include eFax, eVoice, Campaigner, Vipre, KeepItSafe and Livedrive; the company also operates such digital media brands as IGN, Mashable, Humble Bundle, Speedtest, PCMag, Offers.com, Everyday Health and What To Expect. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 29, 2023

Summon the courage stay optimistic, yet humble. In the business world, it is the humble leader that has the greatest influence on results. In the business world, it is the humble leader that has the greatest influence on results. As you gather your team, recognize that they will need your help and coaching as well.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 7, 2016

According to Jam City, it has named Rod Humble as General Manager of Jam City's San Francisco studio, and also hired Los Angeles technology lawyer Robert Zakari as its General Counsel and EVP of Corporate Development. The company appears to be in the midst of a major hiring surge, saying it has hired more than 130 employees since June.

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TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

“I’m humbled to have the opportunity each day to support incredible founders who are solving some of humanity’s greatest challenges,” said Kozlov, in a statement. Now, Kozlov turns his attention to the Los Angeles ecosystem broadly. and Los Angeles angel investor. “I’m

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JULY 30, 2013

It looks like the humble front door is the center of a lot of innovation nowadays, as a number of vendors have started to try to figure out how to combine the ubiquitous smartphone with unlocking your front door.

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Its next stop is going to be another store chain on the East Coast later this month, the company said. Our first step into retail is a watershed moment in Impossible Foods’ history,” said Impossible Foods’ Senior Vice President Nick Halla, who oversees the company’s retail expansion. late-night delivery item in the U.S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2023

All of these offer the potential for a win-win relationship with a nominal competitor, rather than a win-lose deal, as long as both sides can remain humble and not try to dominate the relationship. While most entrepreneurs think of strategic partnerships as big company deals, it actually works better for small companies.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

Summon the courage stay optimistic, yet humble. In the business world, it is the humble leader that has the greatest influence on results. In the business world, it is the humble leader that has the greatest influence on results. As you gather your team, recognize that they will need your help and coaching as well.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 3, 2023

If you don’t need these common resources, but need specialized technology services, you should look for technology parks and research facilities, often sponsored by leading companies in specific technologies, like Intel Capital and Google Ventures (GV). That’s about the same ratio that angel investors claim. Marty Zwilling

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

If you don’t need these common resources, but need specialized technology services, you should look for technology parks and research facilities, often sponsored by leading companies in specific technologies, like Intel Capital and Google Ventures (GV). That’s about the same ratio that angel investors claim. Marty Zwilling.

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Eric Greenspan

APRIL 25, 2015

In 1995 I started my first company and bought a fleet of 3 Volkswagen Beetles. In 2000 I sold company 1, including the 3 VWs. The buyer hired me to run company 2. In 2001 I sold my interest in company 2 and started company 3. The relationship and company grew and became something I was truly proud of.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 25, 2021

Yet I suspect that few of you have seriously thought about the scope of problems that every CEO must face, and what capabilities are the key to success, whether your company is a small startup, or a multi-billion multi-national conglomerate. Walk the talk to create a winning company culture.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

The problem is that startups have limited resources to keep them ahead of big companies. First mover advantages are only sustainable by large companies, or founders with deep pockets. If your early traction highlights an opportunity they have missed, they can mobilize their huge resources and run over you.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 3, 2022

These now provide better quality, better paying, and more exciting jobs than big companies. Don’t be too humble. You need to step out of your comfort zone to socialize, meet new people, and collaborate with peers, company leaders, and mentors. Imagine your best future with digital credentials.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2020

All of these offer the potential for a win-win relationship with a nominal competitor, rather than a win-lose deal, as long as both sides can remain humble and not try to dominate the relationship. While most entrepreneurs think of strategic partnerships as big company deals, it actually works better for small companies.

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InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Jason makes it clear at the outset of his talk that, although superheroes are a lighthearted and fun expression of his company’s core values, he is extremely serious about incorporating them into his “superhero culture.” He tells his employees, “When you come into the company every day, I want you thinking you are that superhero.”

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 20, 2015

We’ve had just one market since then and it could confuse one into thinking: every deal finds downstream investors, every company good or bad finds a home, you know anything at all about brazil, india, china or even saas sales, ecommerce or analytics (you know all these in a bull market). The longer I do this the more humbled I become.

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DECEMBER 28, 2020

What was the biggest news for you/your company this year? It's been a tough year for many due to the pandemic; how have you or your company adapted to the business environment? ,p> You will be able to get to all of these posts on our 2020 reflections here. Are you a founder, CEO, or investor who would like to participate?

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

This alone will improve your productivity and effectiveness in your current role, as well as give you a head start towards a future role, including a management role or starting your own company as an entrepreneur. Even the smartest team members and executives humble themselves and listen, although the message is often difficult to hear.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 21, 2022

Thus, ever after years as an executive in IBM and other companies, I’m still looking for the magic. Howard Schultz, former chief executive of Starbucks, credits servant leadership with driving his company to scale so quickly to now almost 34,000 stores in 80 countries. Help constituents find meaning in what they do.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 24, 2021

I will paraphrase her key recommendations here: Humbly share your knowledge and your expertise. Richard Branson kept meticulous notebooks of scribbled ideas, insights, and to-do's from key events in the past, for sharing with his leadership team for his many companies in Virgin Group. Be future focused with your vision and direction.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 30, 2022

Thus I was pleased to see the same conclusion in a new book, “ CEO Excellence ,” by Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller, and Vikram Malhotra, each a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company. It’s important that you stay humble, don’t make it all about you, and maintain a small sounding board of advisors.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 10, 2010

Join co-founder Lynda Weinman of lynda.com, one of the pioneering companies and recognized worldwide in online education. See [link] (more).

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 12, 2020

Jeff Bezos is one of the world’s most admired entrepreneurs, primarily because of his humble style and his growth from a regular person background to a current net worth in the neighborhood of $200 billion dollars. I urge all of you to think of your company journey as a lifetime, rather than a sprint.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Based on my own experience in large companies, as well as small ones, here are seven key strategies I recommend for building the teams and culture that will drive business success: Admit to yourself and others that you need help. We all need to be humble and recognize that what we need to know about technology and the market changes daily.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Helped merge company with Seedling – on track to do $20 million combined revenue in 2015 – will now become Chairman). As I like to say (and as Kara humbly hates when I do so in front of others) … she has a much better resume to a venture capital partner than I do. She has been in operations in Seattle and Los Angeles.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 23, 2020

In other words, stay hungry and humble. Sir Richard Branson , founder of Virgin Atlantic and the Virgin Group, now controls more than 400 companies in various fields. He attributes much of his success to his focus on growing the best people, and giving them the opportunity to run his new companies.

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