InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Microsoft was one of the first successful high-tech companies to not distribute its profits to shareholders. Bill’s advice reflects Microsoft’s hardnosed culture, which encourages internal competition and a ruthless pursuit of the truth. In 1997, Bill finally purchased a private jet. " [Tweet this quote]. Treasure it.

Tips 275

Tips Startup IP Santa Barbara 275

AeA Los Angeles Council

APRIL 10, 2008

California's high-tech industry added more than 21,000 jobs last year, and is maintaining its place as the nation's industry leader. By the numbers, California has 940,700 high-tech workers, a high-tech payroll of $95.2 billion and 43, 400 high-tech enterprises. Competitiveness.

High Tech 40

High Tech AeA Education Slides 40

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth (www.sycr.com) Sponsoring socalTECH's Orange County High Tech Report. Yarnell Design (www.masonyarnell.com/tech). www.pitchtheangels.com) Join Tech Coast Angels members and other start up investors at the 5th Annual Los Angeles Fast Pitch Competition. Technology. Don't miss it!

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 3, 2017

The interest in Hyperloop comes as a result of a competition--run by LA's Hyperloop One--for groups to figure out if their cities would benefit from its high tech, high-speed transportation system. The group says they are looking to secure $1.5M in private funding for a feasibility study of the route.

High Tech 113

High Tech Study Competition Los Angeles 113

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 13, 2009

socalTECH's High Tech Company Database provides you with the tools to locate and research companies in Southern California -- and beyond -- who might be in the market for your products or services. In a tough economy, it might be your key to unlocking customers you didn't know existed, and getting the edge on your competition.

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 23, 2012

" When asked about the competition he feared most, Bill Gates is alleged to have said, "the two guys inventing away in a garage somewhere." " Even if this quote is apocryphal, it remains instructive. Note: This is an installment in the Iconic Advice series.

Startup 268

Startup Tips CTO Coach Technical Review 268

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 30, 2013

Carnival, to be presented by Two Bit Circus is to be a traveling high-tech amusement event that will visit select cities in the U.S. We’ve found that high-tech games spark curiosity about engineering and science so we created the STEAM Carnival to inspire the next generation of inventors,” said CTO and Co-founder, Eric Gradman.

High Tech 108

High Tech Entertainment Education Startup 108

socalTECH

MARCH 12, 2019

Two people associated with Southern California's high tech investment and startup industry have been named as part of the far reaching investigation into a college admissions scandal , which named Hollywood actresses, CEOs, coaches at USC, UCLA, and UCSD, as well as many others. According to a complaint filed by the U.S.

USC 113

USC UCLA Southern California Invest 113

socalTECH

MARCH 17, 2016

There has been a lot of worry recently in the high tech industry and from venture investors about "headwinds" in the technology market, particularly with valuations of "unicorn" companies dropping, investors shying away from investing in rounds, and even employees looking for safer jobs. billion. >.

Southern California 100

Southern California Cornerstone OnDemand Technical Review SoCal 100

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

It takes a long immersion in the marketplace for someone to be a true insider, understand the subtleties of the competitive landscape, recognize the people who are true assets (independent of titles), and look through the propaganda of technical collateral and PR campaigns. These people also have the credibility to attract investors.

Technical Advisors 123

Technical Advisors Startup Outsource Development High Tech 123

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

It takes a long immersion in the marketplace for someone to be a true insider, understand the subtleties of the competitive landscape, recognize the people who are true assets (independent of titles), and look through the propaganda of technical collateral and PR campaigns. These people also have the credibility to attract investors.

Technical Advisors 123

Technical Advisors Outsource Development Startup High Tech 123

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 30, 2012

Despite the relative dominance of product-oriented innovations, they seldom create sustainable competitive advantages. Such innovations are often focused on making products stronger, faster, smaller, lighter and cheaper. You can read about the variable impact of the various forms of innovation in Fast Followers. " [Tweet this quote].

Tips 247

Tips Startup Entrepreneur Santa Barbara 247

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

It takes a long immersion in the marketplace for someone to be a true insider, understand the subtleties of the competitive landscape, recognize the people who are true assets (independent of titles), and look through the propaganda of technical collateral and PR campaigns. These people also have the credibility to attract investors.

Technical Advisors 105

Technical Advisors Outsource Development Startup High Tech 105

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 29, 2011

For software, websites, and high-tech products, this is the “meat” of what you intend to build. Competition analysis. Here is where you pick a few of these, characterize what they do, and position your own product to show your competitive advantage. Market research and competition. Development and rollout.

Product 93

Product Entrepreneur Outsource Development Competition 93

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 11, 2014

It takes a long immersion in the marketplace for someone to be a true insider, understand the subtleties of the competitive landscape, recognize the people who are true assets (independent of titles), and look through the propaganda of technical collateral and PR campaigns. These people also have the credibility to attract investors.

Technical Advisors 98

Technical Advisors Startup Outsource Development High Tech 98

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2012

For software, websites, and high-tech products, this is the “meat” of what you intend to build. Competition analysis. Here is where you pick a few of these, characterize what they do, and position your own product to show your competitive advantage. Market research and competition. Development and rollout.

Product 92

Product Outsource Development Competition High Tech 92

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2013

I wanted to do business projects and I got in touch with a guy from the strategy consulting practice in the telecoms & high-tech practice in London. You’re a tech guy. Initially I thought it was too long of a name for a blog.When I looked at the competition it as AVC.com and Feld.com. I had had enough.

Technical Advisors 385

Technical Advisors Marketing Startup Venture Capital 385

InfoChachkie

AUGUST 10, 2010

Patents held by startups generally have a limited ability to reduce competition. Most US high-tech companies begin the utility patent process by filing a provisional patent application. How can IP be worthless to a startup yet very worthwhile to a BDC? Because IP has intrinsic value, but only in the right hands.

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IP Patents Company Companies 256

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 20, 2022

Or you notice that your line of high quality tools is being undercut by cheap knockoffs manufactured in other countries. You are still providing conventional digital wristwatches while Apple and others are delivering high-tech new versions that sync with your smartphone. The advent of new breakthrough technologies.

eBook 111

eBook Metrics Examples Startup 111

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 18, 2015

Or you notice that your line of high quality tools is being undercut by cheap knockoffs manufactured in other countries. You are still providing conventional digital wristwatches while Apple and others are delivering high-tech new versions that sync with your smartphone. The advent of new breakthrough technologies.

Entrepreneur 106

Entrepreneur eBook Metrics Startup 106

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 11, 2011

The evening gathering brings together high-profile, successful tech entrepreneurs sharing their lessons and advice alongside promising startups showcasing their innovative ideas. If have a company and are interested in being part of this event there is still time for you to enter the competition. You still have 2 days left!

Rustic Canyon 61

Rustic Canyon Venture Capital ReachLocal Anthem 61

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

At the same time, it’s a smart manufacturing decision, as American-made quality usually stands head and shoulders above outsourced competition. Google Glass by Google: Major technology companies are jumping aboard the domestic manufacturing bandwagon, and Google’s high-tech glasses are part of this wave.

Technology 104

Technology Google Mobile Outsource Development 104

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Or you notice that your line of high quality tools is being undercut by cheap knockoffs manufactured in other countries. You are still providing conventional digital wristwatches while a crowd-sourced new company is offering a high-tech new version that syncs with your smartphone. The advent of new breakthrough technologies.

eBook 95

eBook Metrics Startup Examples 95

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Or you notice that your line of high quality tools is being undercut by cheap knockoffs manufactured in other countries. You are still providing conventional digital wristwatches while Apple and others are delivering high-tech new versions that sync with your smartphone. The advent of new breakthrough technologies.

Entrepreneur 93

Entrepreneur eBook Metrics Examples 93

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2010

Costs for entry and for modernization are high. Competition is high, profitability is low, especially low when compared with some of the new, hot industries such as those burgeoning in the high-tech arenas. Its attractiveness from the point of view of Wall Street is low.

Organization 89

Organization Training Layoffs Journal 89

InfoChachkie

MARCH 24, 2016

For instance, in the High Tech Sales class, we discussed the necessity of tracking ad performance. Since we have released our product, and are now looking to acquire new users, this has proven to be extremely valuable for getting a high return from our advertising expenditures. Cardenas: The entrepreneurial program is excellent!

Startup 100

Startup Sites Research Santa Barbara 100

AeA Los Angeles Council

APRIL 28, 2008

President on April 16th, with the hope of addressing our country’s competitive position in the world as it relates to Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM). Such action will allow for the fulfillment of the commitments made in your American Competitiveness Initiative and in the America COMPETES Act signed into law last summer.

AeA 40

AeA Education Competition Research 40

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 14, 2014

As a result, these new companies will be able to revitalize the market with competitive high-tech products through intensive research. Shifting attention from Income Tax liability to R&D Tax Credit, the bill has opened up to new companies and entrepreneurs who do not yet have an income tax liability.

Research 88

Research Invest Develop Development 88

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 11, 2010

When I get funded,” the entrepreneur thinks, “I can build a prototype, hire a development team, go to market, scale more quickly, and beat my competition.” She is a true angel investor, and has helped package and secure funding for many high-tech startup companies in the area. All problems will go away.

Outsource Development 93

Outsource Development High Tech Outsource Startup 93

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

It takes a long immersion in the marketplace for someone to be a true insider, understand the subtleties of the competitive landscape, recognize the people who are true assets (independent of titles), and look through the propaganda of technical collateral and PR campaigns. These people also have the credibility to attract investors.

Technical Advisors 57

Technical Advisors Startup Outsource Development High Tech 57

AeA Los Angeles Council

JUNE 27, 2008

The complexity and speed by which new technology is being introduced puts the United States in a position of leadership, but our competitive slide is a serious issue. Many high tech master’s degree programs are populated predominantly by foreign nationals. We’re feeding off past success rather than investing in our future.

AeA 40

AeA Technology Education Slides 40

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 9, 2010

For software, websites, and high-tech products, this is the “meat” of what you intend to build. Competition analysis. Here is where you pick a few of these, characterize what they do, and position your own product to show your competitive advantage. Market research and competition. Development and rollout.

Product 48

Product Outsource Development Competition High Tech 48

socalTECH

JULY 27, 2020

We caught up with Nick--who is a veteran of the area's high tech industry, most recently serving as CEO of Velocify--to get the latest on MomentFeed, which provides services to multi-brand, location businesses. Nick Hedges: We have a pretty competitive space, so there are a number of players. COVID has shown that is possible.

Google 113

Google Santa Monica Networking Software 113

Frank Addante

DECEMBER 22, 2006

Just Say What it Is By Frank Addante In todays high-tech, highly competitive world, more and more companies are describing their products or services using too many fancy, jargon words. This is particularly a problem in crowded markets where they are trying hard to differentiate themselves from their competition.

Startup 40

Startup Competition Venture Capital Advertising 40

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

One of the most frequent questions from high tech startups is: where''s my exit? They have to be sensitive to competitive dynamics, but, if you are in ad-tech, and WPP or Google is the best buyer for your company, why not spend some time with a VP at Google?

Southern California 124

Southern California SoCal Commerce Invest 124

Xconomy

JUNE 3, 2016

The only remaining daptomycin patent will expire in June, clearing the way for generic competition years earlier than expected. Supreme Court this week refused to reinstate four disputed patents related to daptomycin, according to Reuters. —The FDA also made regulatory decisions that cast a pall on recent buyouts.

San Diego 62

San Diego Patents Acquisition News 62

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Or you notice that your line of high quality tools is being undercut by cheap knockoffs manufactured in other countries. You are still providing conventional digital wristwatches while Apple and others are delivering high-tech new versions that sync with your smartphone. The advent of new breakthrough technologies.

eBook 52

eBook Metrics Examples Startup 52