Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 21, 2014

The Bitcoinference served as day 1 of 2 for 500 Startups’ “Commercism” series, with an official agenda that covered industry happenings, social dynamics, and a look into the investment environment. Overall, he remains optimistic towards Bitcoin prices and cues the Dogecoin community’s phrase “to the moon!

Startup 104

Startup Venture Capital Draper Invest 104

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 7, 2013

The EA Conference annual fast pitch competition offers aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their business idea in 90 seconds or less to a panel of judges, providing high exposure to the investment and Venture Capitalist community. Get 20% off ticket prices by CLICKING HERE. TZ Hookups.

Competition 82

Competition UCLA Entrepreneur Conference 82

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 18, 2021

This is the last step of the process, where surprises in the evaluation of the management team, documentation, and personnel problems can derail the investment. If there are financial anomalies, or someone on the team doesn’t know the current strategy, or is unhappy with you or the company, the investment will be jeopardized.

Technical Review 152

Technical Review Startup Satisfaction Summary 152

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 26, 2010

Competition. And the reality is that if you have no competition it will likely be perceived as a negative, not positive. And the reality is that if you have no competition it will likely be perceived as a negative, not positive. Leaving your real competitors off of you presentation to a VC is not recommended.

Venture Capital 313

Venture Capital Slides Competition Education 313

TechCrunch LA

MARCH 31, 2021

The sweeping infrastructure package put forward today by President Joe Biden comes with a price tag of roughly $2 trillion (and hefty tax hikes) but gives startups and the broader tech industry about $1 trillion worth of reasons to support it. ” Climate resiliency . Given the steady drumbeat of climate disasters that hit the U.S.

Startup 229

Startup Technical Review Invest Research 229

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2010

In my own effort to keep up with the times, I just finished a new book by Landy Chase, titled “ Competitive Selling: Out-Plan, Out-Think, Out-Sell to Win Every Time.” Show them you are the highest value alternative, not the lowest price. Show them a return on investment (ROI) in their own terms. Selling around tough competition.

Competition 92

Competition Entrepreneur Startup Custom 92

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 11, 2011

He presented the idea at the TED conference in the mid 90′s and was literally boo’d while he was on stage. He said it was better than the Yellow Pages because he would provide pricing transparency. Funny story, after Bill presented at TED (back when Amazon was still a small company) Jeff Bezos was in the audience.

Competition 350

Competition Idealab Product CitySearch 350

Tech.Co

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Source: hibobbie.com The company also raised an impressive $70 million in funding in June to acquire the legacy pediatric nutrition brand Nature’s One, bringing its total kitty up to $142 million and helping to secure its competitive advantage in the industry going forward. Tome Tome is another AI startup that's been causing a stir in 2023.

Startup 210

Startup Generative AI Newsletter Tool 210

TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Those selling property want to present ready-to-inhabit homes for a quicker turnaround and to lower the barrier to sales. That’s presented an opportunity for developers (or as they are more commonly called in the US, property investors) who buy up those properties and put in the work themselves to make them more sales-friendly.

Sales 282

Sales Demand San Diego Funding 282

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2021

Find out if something very similar is already selling, and who your competition would be if you proceed. Ask some potential customers to see if there is real interest, and start thinking about price versus cost. Pitching” is the insider term for presenting your product idea to people who could conceivably buy it or fund your efforts.

Ideas 136

Ideas Entrepreneur Mentor Resource 136

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

This financial leader could well have come through the finance org at another startup or at a larger company but they often also can come from strategy consulting (Bain, BCG or McKinsey) or through investment banking (Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, etc.). We built a strong brand in the city and acquired a ton of organic traffic.

Startup 286

Startup Technical Review Custom Customer 286

Berkonomics

AUGUST 27, 2015

Being one or the other is neither good nor bad, but the needs and investment considerations are very different. In the case of technology and Internet-related companies, competitive advantage will have only a relatively short lifespan and that therefore the window of opportunity is not infinite.

Entrepreneur 120

Entrepreneur Equity Competition Pricing 120

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2014

The VC market has right-sized (returned back to mid 90′s levels & less competition). Limited Partners or LPs (the people who invest into VC funds) have taken notice as 2014 is by all accounts the busiest year for LPs since the Great Recession began. We’re all socially connected (so great businesses spread faster).

Venture Capital 398

Venture Capital Technical Review Startup Seed Funding 398

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Conventional wisdom in most companies is that “the competition is the enemy&# – it’s the rallying cry to dig deeper, get more features out the door, issue press releases citing differences and attack the competition’s weaknesses in sales presentations. You know, frenemies. When Enemies are Good.

Cloud Computing 320

Cloud Computing Competition Press Startup 320

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

USC’s Marshall School of Business and School of Cinematic Arts present Silicon Beach @USC : an event highlighting innovation, new ventures, partnerships and investment at the intersection of technology and digital content. WHO : Presenters will also discuss the unique advantages of launching new initiatives in Southern California.

USC 81

USC Southern California Conference Entertainment 81

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 31, 2012

Many MBA programs still cater too much to the needs of large, corporate management jobs or prepare students to enter big consulting companies or investments banks. My list of excuses includes: product, pricing, competition and lack of sales support. Marketing job in working with sales people is twofold: A.

Startup 319

Startup Sales Course Competition 319

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

For example, “Compared to product x, my solution will get the job done in half the time, and at half the price.” Make it clear that you have considered competition in the broadest sense, including indirect competitors and alternative solutions available. Always present a balanced and honest picture.

Startup 100

Startup Competition Patents Training 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2015

Include your sustainable competitive advantage. Patents or other intellectual property are a real competitive advantage for a startup, but first to market and working harder are not sustainable. If you sell for half the price of a competitor, but you lose money on each item, it’s hard to make it up in volume.

Summary 101

Summary Patents Technical Review Competition 101

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

We talked with Noah about how the company grew out of a business plan competition at the University of Southern California, his recent funding from the Maverick Angels, as well as how the firm hopes to stand out among a crowded list of comparison shopping sites. Noah, thanks for the interview. How did the company start?

USC 207

USC CPC Sites Startup 207

socalTECH

APRIL 26, 2017

We've created an alternative, a hybrid microscope for the price of one. Eugene Cho: We had a seed round for less than $3M, and we did a note round with the Tech Coast Angels for $2M after we won their Quick Pitch competition, over about 150 other companies. After that, we had a $7.5 After that, we had a $7.5

Tech Coast Angels 124

Tech Coast Angels Startup Sales Slides 124

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 14, 2012

“it’s smart to use an impending investment valuation to drive a higher acquisition valuation” I would like to amend her statement slightly to read, “it’s smart to use an impending investment valuation to drive an higher acquisition.” to justify a “strategic” price.

Venture Capital 316

Venture Capital Pricing Social Network Acquisition 316

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

For example, “Compared to product x, my solution will get the job done in half the time, and at half the price.” Make it clear that you have considered competition in the broadest sense, including indirect competitors and alternative solutions available. Always present a balanced and honest picture.

Startup 102

Startup Competition Patents Training 102

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 3, 2010

Went on to present at TechCrunch 50. And the broader question of whether VC’s will continue to invest in the Twitter ecosystem. Current round: $3.35mm in Series A by TomorrowVentures (Eric Schmidt’s personal investment vehicle), Saban Ventures, Founder Collective, SK Telecom Ventures. Competition: Apple iPhone App Store Genius.

Venture Capital 214

Venture Capital Startup Design S3 214

TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 22, 2018

There will be demos, tutorials, and presentations on how to be safe.” “Lime would have an opportunity to control the narrative, engage with the local community, and invest in Santa Monica. And with similarly cheap pricing, the decision of which to use comes down to brand affinity.

Santa Monica 221

Santa Monica Startup Technical Review Education 221

socalTECH

APRIL 26, 2017

We've created an alternative, a hybrid microscope for the price of one. Eugene Cho: We had a seed round for less than $3M, and we did a note round with the Tech Coast Angels for $2M after we won their Quick Pitch competition, over about 150 other companies. After that, we had a $7.5 After that, we had a $7.5

Tech Coast Angels 100

Tech Coast Angels Startup Sales Slides 100

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 1, 2016

While there is much discussion about VCs starting to pull back on their investments into startups, the LPs we surveyed don’t expect to slow the pace of investment into VC funds themselves – at least for the foreseeable future. The Biggest Area of Concern is Late Stage Investments.

Venture Capital 150

Venture Capital Capital Marketing Seed Funding 150

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 10, 2010

If you don’t know Montgomery & Co it is one of the premier technology & media focused investment banks in the country (and as Michael corrected me they also have a strong Healthcare / Med tech practice). Should you use investment banks to raise venture capital? 1 party = low price. This is often in the 5-7% range.

Venture Capital 242

Venture Capital Mission Ventures Capital Help 242

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 9, 2010

For example, “Compared to product x, my solution will get the job done in half the time, and at half the price.” Make it clear that you have considered competition in the broadest sense, including indirect competitors and alternative solutions available. Always present a balanced and honest picture.

Startup 89

Startup Competition Patents Entrepreneur 89

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 26, 2013

This is the last step of the process, where surprises in the evaluation of the management team, documentation, and personnel problems can derail the investment. If there are financial anomalies, or someone on the team doesn’t know the current strategy, or is unhappy with you or the company, the investment will be jeopardized.

Technical Review 97

Technical Review Startup Satisfaction Summary 97

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 31, 2010

In the early days of selling it can sometimes be an advantage to not have rigid pricing schedules, complex service level agreements (SLAs), hard-and-fast rate limits, etc. He pushed for a lot more standardization of pricing, marketing collateral, sales process, etc.

Sales 286

Sales Newsletter Technical Review Activity 286

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2015

Find out if something very similar is already selling, and who your competition would be if you proceed. Ask some potential customers to see if there is real interest, and start thinking about price versus cost. Pitching” is the insider term for presenting your product idea to people who could conceivably buy it or fund your efforts.

Ideas 104

Ideas Mentor Resource Entrepreneur 104

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

At any rate, here is my own list of red flags, from my years of experience advising and investing in aspiring entrepreneurs, which cause me to lose interest and start looking for a way out the door: Omit the facts on key management team experience and skills. The average valuation for Angel investments is about $2.5

Funding 98

Funding Startup Innocal Entrepreneur 98

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 29, 2012

This is the last step of the process, where surprises in the evaluation of the management team, documentation, and personnel problems can derail the investment. If there are financial anomalies, or someone on the team doesn’t know the current strategy, or is unhappy with you or the company, the investment will be jeopardized.

Technical Review 98

Technical Review Startup Satisfaction Training 98

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

So when Sam Rosen came to me with the idea of disrupting storage with a product that is priced cheaper than existing incumbents and he could build a product that is a better service I was intrigued. What would it take in investments to acquire and retain traffic to support these businesses?

Startup 150

Startup Marketing Study SEO 150

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2014

Find out if something very similar is already selling, and who your competition would be if you proceed. Ask some potential customers to see if there is real interest, and start thinking about price versus cost. Pitching” is the insider term for presenting your product idea to people who could conceivably buy it or fund your efforts.

Ideas 107

Ideas Mentor Entrepreneur Resource 107

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Find out if something very similar is already selling, and who your competition would be if you proceed. Ask some potential customers to see if there is real interest, and start thinking about price versus cost. Pitching” is the insider term for presenting your product idea to people who could conceivably buy it or fund your efforts.

Ideas 56

Ideas Mentor Resource Product 56

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 16, 2015

There’s plenty of capital out there, but there’s also a lot of competition for startup funding. If you go this route, be careful to make the stakes clear: i.e., that they could lose their whole investment. Angels (invest their own money) and super angels. Be careful how you price this. Funding Vehicles. Convertible debt.

Startup 40

Startup Venture Capital Equity Funding 40