Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 28, 2018

While this reaction to such a valuation is understandable, to anybody who has seen the meteoric rise in consumer demand and actual revenue the valuation is much less surprising and may turn out to be quite conservative. You can expect some strong competition, but it’s unlikely that there will be 5 great scooter companies.

Santa Monica 256

Santa Monica Funding Startup Course 256

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2022

Can be a competitive advantage. Competition over salary, promotions, and position. This can cause feelings of unfairness, and initiate emotionally competitive efforts. All relationships bring increased demands for your time, and bring expectations and pressures during any changes in your life, or at work.

Startup 119

Startup Course Competition Social Media 119

socalTECH

OCTOBER 7, 2009

For this morning's interview, we sat down and talked with Nick Desai , CEO of Global Fitness Media , which runs FitOrbit (www.fitorbit.com), an online site looking to help users put together a fitness and connect with fitness trainers. Nick Desai: Jack Steinfeld--which everyone knows as Body by Jake--is the founder of Global Fitness Media.

Media 168

Media Pricing Sites Training 168

socalTECH

DECEMBER 17, 2008

Santa Monica-based Demand Media has released traffic statistics for its LIVESTRONG.COM web site, its joint venture with cyclist Lance Armstrong, saying that the site now has more than 4 million monthly visits and over 650,000 registered members. Demand Media also said that more than 4,300 groups have formed on the site.

Santa Monica 100

Santa Monica Statistics Demand Sites 100

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Yet all too many succumb to the pressures of survival, driven by demanding investors or a cutthroat competitive environment. Investors provide funding, but they also have their own set of expectations on how things should get done, with aggressive milestones. Big bad investor interference. Lack of communication from the top.

Startup 128

Startup Social Media Organization Entrepreneur 128

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 3, 2021

I often hear about efforts that have been stalled for several years, pending more funding, economic change, or other priorities. Every startup demands logical changes along the way. Postulate competitive reactions and your responses. Show that you have to ability to move the ball forward.

Entrepreneur 162

Entrepreneur Social Media Examples Metrics 162

socalTECH

APRIL 14, 2010

Lolita was founder of ModernMom.com, which she sold to Richard Rosenblatt's Demand Media last year, and we caught up with Lolita to learn more about her newest venture. Is this competitive with Modern Mom? Lolita Carrico: I don't think it's competitive. Lolita Carrico: Social media had a lot to do with it, for sure.

Networking 230

Networking Social Media Startup Search Engine Optimization 230

socalTECH

AUGUST 27, 2014

In the Los Angeles startup world, there are lots of high profile, buzzy companies which have lots of attention and funding--but which haven''t earned a dime of revenue. We worked together for four years, and I ended up heading up media buying at that company, and he headed up sales. It sounds like you''re completely boostrapped.

Startup 239

Startup El Segundo Marketing Media 239

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2020

Even a million users on your social media site won’t pay the bills until you sell some advertising or a premium service. Although his focus is naturally on bigger companies, I contend that his recommended strategies apply equally well to entrepreneurs and startups: Demand a mindset of deep thinking for the long term.

Technical Review 124

Technical Review Layoffs Social Media Metrics 124

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Struggling entrepreneurs are often so happy to get a funding offer that they neglect the recommended reverse due diligence on the investors. Taking on equity investors to fund your company is much like getting married – it is a long-term relationship that has to work at all levels. A sample of three views is adequate.

Technical Review 103

Technical Review Innocal Offshore Entrepreneur 103

Tech.Co

JUNE 1, 2017

. “Since 95 percent of mainstream VCs won’t touch the category today, valuations are rational and you face little competition for access – so place your bets before the party gets crowded.”. Even with little competition and an unprecedented ROI opportunity, investing in cannabis has its risks. The Unique Risks.

Invest 75

Invest Competition Training Media 75

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 27, 2016

Struggling entrepreneurs are often so happy to get a funding offer that they neglect the recommended reverse due diligence on the investors. Taking on equity investors to fund your company is much like getting married – it is a long-term relationship that has to work at all levels. A sample of three views is adequate.

Technical Review 63

Technical Review Innocal Offshore Entrepreneur 63

socalTECH

DECEMBER 10, 2010

venture funding and business deals, technology develops, and more from Santa Barbara. It's the source for keeping a pulse on the dynamic world of technology, reaching venture capitalists, angel investors, entrepreneurs, CEOs, social media. Funding great entrepreneurs. We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies.

SoCalTech 127

SoCalTech Advertising Rustic Canyon Glendale 127

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Can be a competitive advantage. Competition over salary, promotions, and position. This can cause feelings of unfairness, and initiate emotionally competitive efforts. All relationships bring increased demands for your time, and bring expectations and pressures during any changes in your life, or at work.

Startup 94

Startup Course Competition Social Media 94

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

This is true whether it’s physical products or media products. Think about the tension between media companies and cable operators like last year when Viacom threatened to pull Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, MTV, BET, etc. This is an age-old marketplace tension where leverage often determines the value captured. Get Physical!

Product 296

Product Course Custom Customer 296

socalTECH

JUNE 2, 2014

It''s going to be at least a three year program, and is being funded by Ernst & Young for those three years. There are several new things happening, including the maker movement, crowdfunding, and the democratization of innovation, which will mean more startups and more demand for manufacturing. It''s pretty exciting.

Los Angeles 216

Los Angeles Startup USC Angel 216

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 18, 2010

Venture Capital funds: the different between “closed funds&# (which typically have a 10-year time horizon) and “evergreen funds&# which re-invest profits back into the fund. Paul talked about Neuhaus Partners, a 65 million Euro fund with the remit to invest in German-speaking countries.

Venture Capital 225

Venture Capital Google Web Sites 225

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 5, 2013

A good many startups I know have been “successful” over a couple of years in overcoming the challenges of starting the business, including incorporation, services development, funding, and setting up operations. It’s important to stand up to competition and wear your reputation on your sleeve. But don’t worry. Marty Zwilling.

Entrepreneur 93

Entrepreneur Startup Outsource Development Sales 93

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 25, 2016

The constant media coverage of the aberrant unicorn valuations has caused otherwise level-headed entrepreneurs to expect investors to participate at prices which are detached from their startups’ fundamentals. This is significant because pro rata investors are relatively indifferent as to a future funding round’s valuation.

Startup 100

Startup Entrepreneur Invest Venture Capital 100

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

I cannot recommend it enough for people in the technology or media sectors. This is important because the customers they serve (the red line) demand a product that meets their complex requirements. In fact, the incumbent is usually very dismissive of this new competition as our the large buyers of the incumbent’s products.

Startup 376

Startup Framework Marketing Custom 376

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 6, 2012

A good many startups I know have been “successful” over a couple of years in overcoming the challenges of starting the business, including incorporation, services development, funding, and setting up operations. It’s important to stand up to competition and wear your reputation on your sleeve. But don’t worry. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 94

Startup Outsource Development Sales Social Media 94

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 10, 2016

Yet all too many succumb to the pressures of survival, driven by demanding investors or a cutthroat competitive environment. Investors provide funding, but they also have their own set of expectations on how things should get done, with aggressive milestones. Big bad investor interference. Lack of communication from the top.

Startup 96

Startup Social Media Entrepreneur Organization 96

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

It means the “ torso TV ” consumption patterns will be more important than the head or the long tail for the next era of media companies. You should only worry about this if you’re a large, traditional media company with fat margins. Media in an age of: low-cost capture from mobile devices. and again here.

Startup 380

Startup Media Content Platform 380

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2015

Can be a competitive advantage. Competition over salary, promotions, and position. This can cause feelings of unfairness, and initiate emotionally competitive efforts. All friendships bring increased demands for your time, and bring expectations and pressures during any changes in your life, or at work.

Startup 96

Startup Course Competition Social Media 96

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 1, 2013

Aspiring creators learn by connecting with top web filmmakers and YouTubers on a topics specific to the web: developing a web series, producing web series, writing for genres like comedy & sci-fi, directing, editing, camera, Kickstarter funding, show hosting, distribution, and marketing. Any competition in LA? How does it work?

Web 93

Web USC Course Guide 93

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 13, 2009

I think that's too bad, actually, because what search does is capture demand very specifically for your product--but broadcast will generate demand for advertisers. If you look at media, and not just radio, advertisers want to get value. there are so many things called media which are vying for media buyer's attention.

Google 124

Google Advertising Media Startup 124

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

In fact, ideas are a commodity and by themselves won’t generate any funding interest, outside the context of a leader who can execute. A C-corporation is more complex and expensive, and is recommended only if you expect to pitch to professional investors who demand preferred stock, or to more than 100 potential shareholders.

Entrepreneur 59

Entrepreneur Startup Technical Review Ideas 59

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2011

A good many startups I know have been “successful” over a couple of years in overcoming the challenges of starting the business, including incorporation, services development, funding, and setting up operations. It’s important to stand up to competition and wear your reputation on your sleeve. But don’t worry. Marty Zwilling.

Tips 92

Tips Startup Services Outsource Development 92

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 15, 2017

Can be a competitive advantage. Competition over salary, promotions, and position. This can cause feelings of unfairness, and initiate emotionally competitive efforts. All relationships bring increased demands for your time, and bring expectations and pressures during any changes in your life, or at work.

Startup 53

Startup Course Competition Social Media 53

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 11, 2013

With hike, users message friends for free globally and also share rich media such as photos and videos. BSB is a start-up funded by Bharti SoftBank led by Kavin Bharti Mittal. However, we’ve seen some tremendous traction in terms of demand and growth in the last couple of weeks since we went live. Competition?

Competition 58

Competition Startup Yahoo Media 58

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

Can be a competitive advantage. Competition over salary, promotions, and position. This can cause feelings of unfairness, and initiate emotionally competitive efforts. All friendships bring increased demands for your time, and bring expectations and pressures during any changes in your life, or at work.

Startup 92

Startup Course Competition Social Media 92

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 6, 2013

Yet all too many succumb to the pressures of survival, driven by demanding investors or a cutthroat competitive environment. Investors provide funding, but they also have their own set of expectations on how things should get done, with aggressive milestones. Big bad investor interference. Lack of communication from the top.

Startup 103

Startup Entrepreneur Social Media Organization 103

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 17, 2012

At the moment, Conolly heads the startups social media team in Egypt while Turdubaev looks after Russian countries and translation of the site. Any funding yet? We also plan to introduce a premium profile – with onsite advertising for the subscriber – due to demand from our users. What is your business model?

Advertising 79

Advertising Services Social Network Startup 79

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Topic discussion: Impact of social media on startups and on funding leads for investors. Investment trends in startups that are about or related to social media. How startup can leverage social media to get investors attention. Moderator: Giang Biscan , PhD., Producer of Mixergy & AsAble.com. The Startups.

Social Media 71

Social Media Technical Review Mixergy Tech Coast Angels 71

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

We would like give a huge thank you to Social Media Week and the supportive startup community here in Los Angeles. Topic discussion: Impact of social media on startups and on funding leads for investors. Investment trends in startups that are about or related to social media. Moderator: Giang Biscan , PhD., The Startups.

Social Media 60

Social Media Technical Review Tech Coast Angels Venture Capital 60

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 3, 2012

Yet all too many succumb to the pressures of survival, driven by demanding investors in a cutthroat competitive environment. Investors provide funding, but they also have their own set of expectations on how things should get done, with aggressive milestones. Big bad investor interference. Lack of communication from the top.

Startup 95

Startup Social Media Entrepreneur Organization 95

InfoChachkie

MAY 16, 2011

Fallacy: AdVentures tend to evolve once you begin speaking with pesky customers and demanding partners. Fallacy: The sad reality is that PR Firms value their relationships with media and industry gatekeepers more than the value their relationship with any single client. 3) Attempt To License An Idea.

Startup 242

Startup Outsource Development Outsource Sales 242