Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 14, 2014

A narrow scope doesn’t help your case either. Competition for your new hydrogen fuel auto engine is not limited to other hydrogen auto engine offerings, or even other autos. Prior recognition and visibility in the target market is invaluable from a competitive perspective. competitive advantage entrepreneur investor startup'

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 26, 2020

leadership, mentorship, competitiveness, communications, relationship-building?—?and and of course a relentless pursuit of helping founders succeed. She took an operating role helping run Citysearch and Urbanspoon. Leadership is about recognizing your next generation of talent and helping lift them up.

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Venture Capital Startup Invest CitySearch 361

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Tech Coast Venture Network is rounding up the finest entrepreneurs to compete for $25,000 in cash prize in their Survivor 7 Pitch Competition this Thursday, November 15th. The event will be held in Chapman University and has attracted over 30 companies that have submitted their pitch videos online.

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Competition Networking TCVN Southern California 65

socalTECH

MARCH 14, 2013

San Diego-based Qualcomm has named the winner of its annual, Qualcomm Ventures QPrize Venture Investment Competition, the company said this morning. iOnRoad had previously won $100,000 from Qualcomm for winning the Israeli region competition of Qualcomm's QPrize competition. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2022

In these days of global competition via multiple channels, you need continuous marketing to find more customers. Entice advocates and influencers to help you. Be proactive is reaching out for support and help. Produce marketing events to get visibility and attention. They won’t find you.

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Technical Review Social Media Conference Customer 142

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

A narrow scope doesn’t help your case either. Competition for your new hydrogen fuel auto engine is not limited to other hydrogen auto engine offerings, or even other autos. Prior recognition and visibility in the target market is invaluable from a competitive perspective. Clear product differentiation and a singular focus.

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Competition Funding Startup Patents 166

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 22, 2013

The mobile app and website that allows people to capture and share images and videos of events through social media. The idea for the app is to see events through the eyes of the audience. But the news events were hard to keep up with, so we decided to cover locally and focus on events near LA.

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Social Media Startup UCLA Media 94

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 23, 2013

amSTATZ is an online community that brings fitness professionals, athletes and fitness events together into one place. Founded in the summer of 2011 and their first product out a few weeks ago amSTATS wants to help users to follow fitness events and programs near them and find a great fitness trainer to help them stay fit.

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Social Network Networking Training Summary 92

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 10, 2013

However due to much controversy and competition, the same hasn’t played true while at large events (*cough* SXSW ). Today that changes as two major brands Callaway and Uber, partner to offer on-demand rides at one of the largest events in sports. This marks the beginning of what could be the next wave in event transportation.

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Software Review Technical Review Social Media Course 104

Berkonomics

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Investment bankers sometimes slow the process by requiring a cloud-based “data room” and “deal book” to be prepared containing considerable information about a company to help a buyer. Competition opens the deal to more public access, slows the deal and could give competitors wind of an otherwise confidential process.

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Invest Competition Pricing Guide 156

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Unless you are a true loner, you need someone like-minded but complementary in skills to help you with the startup plans. Almost anyone can handle this without professional help, and the cost is less than $100 in many states. Offer to help a couple of customers free, just to get your act together and your presence known.

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Help Startup Social Network Activity 56

socalTECH

OCTOBER 7, 2010

The University of Southern California and wealthy engineer Fariborz Maseeh , now a hedge fund manager in Newport Beach, is announcing this week a $1M endowment, which will fund an annual, $50,000 prize for a business plan competition for the school's engineering students. affiliated event focused on spreading innovative ideas.

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USC Southern California SoCalTech Competition 214

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 3, 2022

Sponsor customer events for visibility and giveaways. These events are also opportunities to get a better handle on customer requirements, as well as measure your customer satisfaction and market trends. Other non-sponsored high-profile events can be used as powerful bonding opportunities. Show potential customers that you care.

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Marketing Social Media Mentor Conference 119

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 19, 2021

Build a list of specific organizations that can help you, and how to engage them. Incent friendly competition with prizes. Host events to bring your community together. Events can also be in cyberspace, or anywhere in the real world. Organizations bring their own communities to exponentially grow yours.

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Search Engine Optimization Artificial Inteligence Organization Social Media 158

Tech.Co

JUNE 5, 2024

Government Small Business Grants to Apply For in June 2024 Small business grants can help you unleash your small business’s potential. The program runs in partnership with Next Street, LISC, and Verizon, and offers online resources to help businesses thrive in the digital economy, in addition to capital.

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Coach News Funding Design 141

Berkonomics

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Investment bankers sometimes slow the process by requiring a “deal book” to be prepared containing considerable information about a company to help a buyer. Competition opens the deal to more public access, slows the deal and could give competitors wind of an otherwise confidential process. The liquidity event and beyond'

Invest 207

Invest Competition Pricing Startup 207

Tech.Co

MAY 25, 2018

In 2006, a passion to help startups grew into Tech Cocktail , a company whose mission was to showcased burgeoning companies in bars around the country. Meet some of the amazing organizations that partner with the Startup of the Year program, and could be a valuable resource for you to help build your business.

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Startup Technical Review Competition Software Review 140

Tech.Co

DECEMBER 29, 2023

However, its unique-for-the-industry monthly subscription model has helped it maintain healthy profits from its loyal customer base in 2023. Not only has this helped to raise its profile, it's also allowed them to invest further into their science team, and their cloud-based planning and monitoring tool, Land Tender.

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Startup Generative AI Newsletter Tool 210

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 31, 2014

With the help of co-hosts and partners, including Bruin Entrepreneurs , Start-up UCLA , USC E-Club , Incubatrix, and more, Wowfand was able to put together the first startup rivalry to decide the dominant startup school in Los Angeles. The pitch competition was split into two categories, a technology and nontechnology section.

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Startup USC UCLA Southern California 101

Berkonomics

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Salaries or hourly wages must be within reasonable limits set by the industry and matched by the competition, both regionally and for the same job classification. And there are some industries where tools such as stock options are considered mandatory for a company to be competitive. Some obvious qualifiers.

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Design Examples Competition Pricing 156

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 21, 2021

Unless you are a true loner, you need someone like-minded but complementary in skills to help you with the startup plans. Almost anyone can handle this without professional help, and the cost is less than $100 in many states. Offer to help a couple of customers free, just to get your act together and your presence known.

Startup 156

Startup Social Network Activity Ideas 156

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2011

Unless you are a true loner, you need someone like-minded but complementary in skills to help you with the startup plans. Almost anyone can handle this without professional help, and the cost is less than $100 in many states. Offer to help a couple of customers free, just to get your act together and your presence known.

Help 92

Help Startup Social Network Ideas 92

SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 18, 2012

The Tech Coast Angels invites San Diego's up and coming entrepreneurs to "Meet the Angels" that can help you make your dream come true. This exclusive evening will also serve as the official location to announce the details of the annual San Diego Tech Coast Angels Quick Pitch Competition; one of the nation's best Angel investment events.

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Tech Coast Angels Angel San Diego Startup 113

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 24, 2023

We all face pressure in our lives, but there’s nothing like that of an entrepreneur facing customer crises and the competitive challenges of a new business. Thus, here is my own reframing of the authors generalized rules into some specifics for an entrepreneur or business leader: Reframe competitive threats to opportunities.

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Entrepreneur Competition Press Commerce 82

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 6, 2021

It can help you be right when, without expert help, you might fail. It may be time for you to start your own blog, write a book, or volunteer as a speaker at public events in your domain. Many entrepreneurs I know wait for that big event to celebrate their leadership. Solidify and demonstrate your personal values.

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Entrepreneur Course Satisfaction Guide 132

Tech.Co

APRIL 24, 2018

Since 2006, the Startup of the Year (SOTY) events and programs have uncovered some of the top emerging companies in the world, such as Uber, GrubHub, Groupon, LivingSocial, AddThis, and Desk. Being a part of the SOTY alumni lasts well beyond the pitch competition. A Strong Alumni Network. Gain Valuable Connections.

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Startup Competition Google Capital 70

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 29, 2014

I presented the deck below – which was prepared with the great help of Upfront Venture’s Principal Jordan Hudson – at Dave McClure’s must attend event called PreMoney with much more data and narrative than I had in my blog post. I saved it mostly for LP discussions that I had over the past year.

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Venture Capital Capital Startup Writing 362

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 15, 2021

It may feel good initially to have people around who wait for your requests, but they can’t always help you. Your strengths are your real competitive advantages, so focus on them. Recognize your weaknesses, and find help in filling the gaps, rather than trying to do everything yourself.

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Education Mentor Customer Custom 148

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 20, 2013

Having a good sales methodology can help you ensure your company runs more disciplined campaigns and focuses scarce resources on your best opportunities. So I often work with teams to get them to codify the key things they do well that the competition does not. In order to buy now, now, now they need a “compelling event.”.

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Sales Startup Competition Customer 336

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 19, 2012

Tech Coast Angels, 7th Annual Fast Pitch Competition. Now in its seventh year, the Tech Coast Angels Fast Pitch event has come to symbolize true entrepreneurial spirit and innovation. Finding these companies and helping them reach the next level is at the heart of Tech Coast Angels mission. See [link] (more)

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Los Angeles Tech Coast Angels Angel Competition 100

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2022

But chronic stress and distress results in overreaction to non-life-threatening events. A good fight in business is called healthy competition. should be followed with some objective analysis, maybe some help from a trusted ally, and a determination to get back on track and have fun. Why does a good fight sometimes go bad?

Startup 118

Startup Case Study Competition Entrepreneur 118

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 15, 2010

Last night I attended the inaugural Open Angel Forum event started by Jason Calacanis , a fellow LA resident. Jason started the Open Angel Forum in response to his frustration that entrepreneurs were being charged by some angel organizations to present at their events. The event last night in Los Angeles was great.

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Angel Startup Tech Coast Angels MyShape 254

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

All in a room at the University of Southern California Silicon Beach Event on September 18th, 2013. The second annual USC Silicon Beach event, hosted by the four professional schools at USC, featured a pitch competition and a conference filled with informational panels and interviews. Startup Pitch Competition.

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USC Cornerstone OnDemand Southern California Netflix 98

Tech.Co

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Since 2006, the Startup of the Year competition has been showcasing early-stage startups in a way that only we can. When it comes to the Startup of the Year competition, our mission is to discover and support the most promising and innovative startups in the world. The Prizes. The Requirements. The Details.

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Startup Competition Resource Networking 71

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 26, 2023

I see this happening in smaller ways often, where there is minimal focus on competition. Here are some key initiatives that I recommend to every business owner and leader to stave off new competitors before they seriously impact or cause a competitive crisis in your business: Continually compare yourself to known competitors.

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Metrics Training Netflix Resource 71

socalTECH

MARCH 2, 2010

News, ABC competition game shows, feature films, etc.--people Alec Shankman: What eventually happened, is our events became so viral, that people ended up creating profiles to get their family and friends to vote for them, ala Youtube to get these jobs. We did an event for BeyondHollywood.com, sponsored by True Religion jeans.

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Hollywood Startup Sites SEO 252

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

We all face pressure in our lives, but there’s nothing like that of an entrepreneur facing customer crises and the competitive challenges of a new business. Thus, here is my own reframing of the authors generalized rules into some specifics for an entrepreneur or business leader: Reframe competitive threats to opportunities.

Startup 134

Startup Entrepreneur Competition Press 134