Both Sides of the Table

MAY 20, 2020

For starters Uber itself has had to lay off 27% of its workforce due to the pandemic and has been severely impacted financially from the crisis with no immediate respite in sight. So while many restaurants knew they eventually needed to invest in better order management software, many had been putting it off. Enter ChowNow.

SaaS 242

SaaS Customer Custom Technical Review 242

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 22, 2023

Competition is not always a bad thing, and the real purpose is often to make the world a better place. Design the full stack, not just a new software element. It’s also a good defensive move, to preempt competition, which is bound to come world-wide. In Silicon Valley’s classic model, startups must start “asset light.”

Capital 138

Capital Marketing Ideas Venture Capital 138

Tech.Co

MAY 25, 2018

BlackTech Week was created in 2014, and in four short years, they’ve gained over 2700 participants, 150 speakers, and 3 pitch competitions. BlackTech Week was created by the leadership team from Code Fever to accelerate and support the innovation of black communities through training, networks and funding. “

Startup 141

Startup Technical Review Competition Software Review 141

socalTECH

JUNE 11, 2018

It is a platform for talent discovery, and a platform for fellowships to manage their programs. It's also a platform for writers. Writers can submit their scripts into these programs, and the dashboards make it convenient to track, and it also allows them to track placement and their scores in these competitions.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Hollywood Platform Competition 100

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 22, 2018

New publishing tools, like blogs, collaboration platforms, and even Twitter provide updates that are easily available. Employees can share best practices with customers on social network platforms and customers can help each other. When done well, an organization’s online community can become a competitive advantage.

Software Review 92

Software Review Social Media Social Network Technical Review 92

StartUp Beat

JULY 26, 2017

Broadband access in the US has come under both scrutiny and criticism recently with a lack of competition being blamed for sub-par services. As competition increases, consumers need to be aware of their options, which is why BroadbandNow has set up their comprehensive database of US broadband providers.

Software Review 40

Software Review Technical Review Competition Statistics 40

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

New publishing tools, like blogs, collaboration platforms, and even Twitter provide updates that are easily available. Employees can share best practices with customers on social network platforms and customers can help each other. When done well, an organization’s online community can become a competitive advantage.

Software Review 90

Software Review Social Media Social Network Technical Review 90

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

The platform connects foodies to restaurants for a win-win situation for both parties. The platform uses an iPhone app and website to help users make decisions quickly and confidently while also helping them share their valuable restaurant experiences with others. myfab5 is a platform that reinvents the restaurant review.

Software Review 79

Software Review Technical Review Writing Startup 79

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

In fact, my cofounder had already put in notice to move out of his place, he had bough tickets to Columbia, where he had decided to spend the next six months to work on coding. They immediately wired us money, and even paid myself and my cofounder a stipend while we were in due diligence. So, we decided to shut down the company.

Software Review 100

Software Review Startup Metrics Content 100

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 18, 2019

This year we’re in > 100+ cities and 100+ campuses and we’re operational with street teams, better software, better bikes and a more informed ridership. They also were exclusive to Bird so they gave the company a competitive advantage. It really does put things into perspective, doesn’t it?

Santa Monica 250

Santa Monica Venice Competition Software Review 250

socalTECH

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Our investment in PlayVS and the subsequent launch of their Season Zero high school e-sports platform was very exciting. Are there any technology innovations, gadgets, devices, software, that you found most interesting in 2018? Are there any technology innovations, gadgets, devices, software, that you found most interesting in 2018?

Dollar Shave Club 113

Dollar Shave Club Tsavo Userplane Malibu 113

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2020

Competition is not always a bad thing, and the real purpose is often to make the world a better place. Design the full stack, not just a new software element. It’s also a good defensive move, to preempt competition, which is bound to come world-wide. In Silicon Valley’s classic model, startups must start “asset light.”

Ideas 124

Ideas Venture Capital Software Review Technical Review 124

socalTECH

MARCH 20, 2015

Ross Weber: ClickTripz is an advertising platform for travel advertisers. What''s different about your platform that more general advertising platforms? Ross Weber: We''re not here to replace ad platforms like Google Adsense. our primary competition is Intent Media, which has raised $51M in venture money.

Advertising 100

Advertising Startup Software Review Platform 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 19, 2013

New publishing tools, like blogs, collaboration platforms, and even Twitter provide updates that are easily available. Employees can share best practices with customers on social network platforms and customers can help each other. When done well, an organization’s online community can become a competitive advantage.

Social Media 102

Social Media Entrepreneur Software Review Social Network 102

Xconomy

OCTOBER 10, 2016

By popular acclaim, San Diego-based Echo Laboratories founder Eugene Cho claimed top honors, and a $15,000 check, for his two-minute presentation last week in the 10th annual “Quick Pitch” competition, hosted by San Diego’s Tech Coast Angels. Crowd Gathers for San Diego Tech Coast Angels “Quick Pitch” Competition.

Tech Coast Angels 40

Tech Coast Angels Technical Review San Diego Software Review 40

InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

I recall being impressed with Jeff, but I was concerned that he was creating a platform, which often requires a significant amount of capital, takes an extended amount of time to establish and can be subject to margin pressure as the enabling technologies become commoditized. Tech Diligence - Consider The Source.

Venture Capital 100

Venture Capital Technical Review Software Review Southern California 100

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2012

New publishing tools, like blogs, collaboration platforms, and even Twitter provide updates that are easily available. Employees can share best practices with customers on social network platforms and customers can help each other. When done well, an organization’s online community can become a competitive advantage.

Entrepreneur 97

Entrepreneur Social Network Software Review Social Media 97

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 26, 2010

I provided a whole set of questions that I go through with founders before Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Before You Develop Anything. How do we need to structure the systems to get ahead and stay ahead of the competition? These questions are critical background for any developer at any level.

Fractional CTO 225

Fractional CTO CTO CTO Hire CTO Coach 225

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2019

We slowly realized that Microsoft’s value went far beyond his technical contributions, due to his connections with key software developers and relationships with hardware manufacturers who could make the PC revolution universal. Very few businesses can grow organically fast enough to stay ahead of competition.

IBM 87

IBM IBM Ideas Technical Review 87

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 30, 2010

Burstly, a Santa Monica based company, provides an open and free ad management platform that helps mobile application developers better monetize their inventory. I don’t intend either, Burstly has respectable and strong competition. Both of his co-founders worked with him previously and both worked on ad management platforms.

Mobile 282

Mobile Invest Company Companies 282

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 6, 2011

Pull Quote: “If you are smart, competitive, hard working and passionate about what you do you will have the best experience of your life. Could we really build a generalize platform and assemble the data in a cost effective way? You can build software a lot quicker and cheaper as well. 3) Why the hell are you at it again?

Entrepreneur 232

Entrepreneur Competition Software Review Course 232

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

com) � backed by local investors Rincon Venture Partners and Bonfire Ventures�is helping to solve that problem, with its career pathing software designed for helping employees at large enterprises figure out what's next. Los Angeles-based Fuel50 (www.fuel50.com) What is Fuel50? It was really a meeting of the minds with the fund.

Help 100

Help Southern California Startup Technical Review 100

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 8, 2010

New publishing tools, like blogs, collaboration platforms, and even Twitter provide updates that are easily available. Employees can share best practices with customers on social network platforms and customers can help each other. When done well, an organization’s online community can become a competitive advantage.

Social Media 89

Social Media Startup Software Review Social Network 89

Tech.Co

MARCH 8, 2018

Also at Startup Night will be 25 diverse and innovative startups showcasing their latest products, competing for prizes including: $1K from LaunchKC , Business Extra Points from American Airlines , and a fast tracked spot to the Startup of the Year semifinals competition at Innovate Celebrate 2018. Siggi Hindrichs, Principal at Samsung NEXT.

Technical Review 70

Technical Review Startup Software Review Entrepreneur 70

socalTECH

MAY 21, 2013

The consumer piece is a big part of our business, and the next big piece is the advertiser platform, plus everything we wrap around the advertiser experience, helping them to manage their content, and provide great reporting, and helping them to understand the ROI of doing business with us. When did the split with AT&T happen?

Technical Review 223

Technical Review Glendale Advertising Google 223

socalTECH

AUGUST 27, 2012

It's an intensely competitive market in developing games for the iPhone and other mobile platforms, with thousands and thousands of titles competing for attention from users. Crickler was originally licensed way back in 2004, because we believed in the title, but the platforms at the time couldn't handle it.

Mobile 216

Mobile Startup Software Review Platform 216

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 1, 2012

Smart technology doesn’t work without clever software to make it useful. Do you need to take the time to learn coding or should you search out a firm to help bring your idea into reality? Niche apps can usually demand a higher price point because there isn’t much competition out there. Having competition isn’t a bad thing.

Marketing 97

Marketing Startup Software Review Competition 97

socalTECH

MAY 21, 2013

A consumer piece is a big part of our business, and the next big piece is the advertiser platform, plus everything we wrap around the advertisers experience, helping them to manage their content, and provide great reporting, and helping them to understand the ROI of doing business with us. When did the split with AT&T happen?

Technical Review 211

Technical Review Glendale Advertising Google 211

socalTECH

JULY 31, 2013

We also operate the network software than runs and manages the entire network layer, from access point to end point. It''s very resistant to interference, due to the way the technology was designed. I''ve been on the software side, and numbers here are much larger than software. We have Renaissance making our chips.

Technical Review 213

Technical Review Software Review Networking Technology 213

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 24, 2011

Could we really build a generalize platform and assemble the data in a cost effective way? We are now harnessing the ‘social’ aspect of the system where businesses and consumers begin to contribute to the data by adding or updating products listings as well as rate and review products.”. 3) Why the hell are you at it again?

Blogging 219

Blogging Entrepreneur Software Review Course 219

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

This is set to complement Groupon’s efforts in yield management due to its 40 percent discounts for each table. On the acquisition, Dan Roarty, VP of Groupon Now said, “Savored’s platform nicely complements Groupon’s efforts in yield management, an area we’ve pioneered with Groupon Now!,” percent per swipe to beat the competition.

Software Review 64

Software Review Email Competition Acquisition 64

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 11, 2012

Tech Reporters: These individuals will write and edit informative and practical articles on a range of topics including Startups/Entrepreneurs, Gadgets, Mobile Tech, Tech in Entertainment, Gaming, Apps & Software, productivity, and cover breaking tech news. Will also report on local tech events in their respected area. Contributors.

Technical Review 71

Technical Review Software Review Writing News 71

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 2, 2011

The ambitiously competitive teams were as follows: The Brownies, with Epic Tunes, an app aimed at live concert goers, to provide information, show reviews, and access to ticket purchases. Seek out similar academic competitions and programs. Team Rise, and their app to help teens manage their budgets and time. Find a hero.

Technical Review 82

Technical Review Entrepreneur Software Review USC 82

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

Speakers include Scott Hunger, a principal program Manager and Lead on the Azure Application and Platform Team; Richard Campbell, cofounder of Strangeloop Networks, Jeffrey Palermo, CIO of Headspring Systems and many more! Leveraging these techniques should put you on an even playing field or ahead of the native app competition.

Training 65

Training Technical Review Technology Software Review 65

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 30, 2011

I had my sales teams telling me we needed certain features to be competitive. I had my operations team telling me it was too hard for them to run analytics unless we built in our new BI platform. They had to spend time training our new resources, reviewing code, refactoring where mistakes were made, attending meetings, etc.

Development Team Review 374

Development Team Review Technical Review Startup Resource 374

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

It says that selling an airplane ticket for $500 and getting paid a $5 fees by the airlines (1% gross margin) is not the same thing as selling $500 of software that you built (>90% gross margin). Sam did all this analysis before even deciding to build V1 of his software and before we put serious money behind him launching.

Startup 150

Startup Marketing Study SEO 150

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 29, 2009

Wordpress), video (YouTube), pictures (Flickr), review sites (Yelp) and collaborative content (Wikipedia). People rightly recognize that comments on blogs are just a form of a stream and thus the growth of open commenting platforms like Disqus and IntenseDebate. If we continue our success we will have strong competition.

Ideas 286

Ideas Advertising Google Technical Review 286