Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2014

Technical entrepreneurs love their technology, and often are driven to launch a startup on the assumption that everyone will buy any solution which highlights this technology. These founders all seem to be pushing their technology, rather than highlighting their solution to a painful need.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 18, 2019

The ARPANET, as it was called back then, was designed by government, industry and academia so scientists and academics could access each other’s computing resources and trade large research files, saving time, money and travel costs. On the other hand, it has led to excess and control in a number of domains.

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UCLA Social Media Social Network Santa Barbara 253

Berkonomics

MARCH 23, 2023

We use gestures or our voice to control our engagement with our technology. The true value to us will be in analyzing unstructured data, estimated to be 80% of all data stored, from blogs, social media, pictures and video. None of this could be mined successfully in the past generation of technology. Will hotels be next?

Mobile 156

Mobile Commerce Software Review Yammer 156

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2014

You can have the best technology, but if customers don’t know you exist, or they don’t know how your technology solves a real problem for them, your startup will fail. Yet I see many technology entrepreneurs that focus on the basics of marketing too little and too late. Don’t dumb it down for social media.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

Human-experience design always supplements technology-driven design, and environmentally sustainable design. With the advent of interactive social media, as well as high-bandwidth video tools, there is no excuse for not involving real customers, and prospects who fit the desired demographic.

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Design Customer Custom Product 105

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 30, 2022

His research indicates that they don’t have any old-fashioned customer loyalty, and they want precisely what appeals to them at the moment, preferably customized just for them. Consumers are well aware of the latest technologies, and their expectations are usually ahead of even the most forward-thinking startups.

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Tech.Co

MAY 31, 2023

But while competition remains fierce, the advancement and accessibility of smart solutions are making it easy than ever for startups to find their feet. Best Communication Tools for Startups Communication tools refer to any type of technology that helps businesses stay connected. Here are a couple of our favorites. From its 4.3-inch

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Tool Startup Software Review Technical Review 131

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 26, 2022

With social media and smart phone apps, real product information spreads at astounding speeds. Moving forward, you should expect the market volatility to increase, driven not only by customers, but by new technology, changing government regulations, and a surge in new competitors. A strategy of speedy execution is required.

Technical Review 151

Technical Review Organization Social Media Entrepreneur 151

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2022

Existing technologies have been “commoditized” globally. Competitive advantages are rapidly vaporizing on these. Scaling is done first by customer alliances through social media, and later by distributed joint ventures and coopetition. New emerging manufacturing technologies (e.g.,

Startup 126

Startup Artificial Inteligence Entrepreneur Offshore 126

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 4, 2019

You can have the best technology, but if customers don’t know you exist, or they don’t know how your technology solves a real problem for them, your startup will fail. Yet I see many technology entrepreneurs that focus on the basics of marketing too little and too late. Don’t dumb it down for social media.

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Marketing Entrepreneur Startup Technical Review 97

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Human-experience design always supplements technology-driven design, and environmentally sustainable design. With the advent of interactive social media, as well as high-bandwidth video tools, there is no excuse for not involving real customers, and prospects who fit the desired demographic.

Customer 150

Customer Custom Design Product 150

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 24, 2018

Their expectations of relationship and personalization are taxing businesses today, and their power through social media will kill those who can’t or won’t comply. They are not hesitant to engage the crowd through social media and sites like Yelp to drive you from the marketplace.

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Demand Customer Custom Tips 71

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2015

Their expectations of relationship and personalization are taxing businesses today, and their power through social media will kill those who can’t or won’t comply. They are not hesitant to engage the crowd through social media and sites like Yelp to drive you from the marketplace.

Customer 97

Customer Custom Social Media Outsource Development 97

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

His research indicates that they don’t have any old-fashioned customer loyalty, and they want precisely what appeals to them at the moment, preferably customized just for them. Consumers are well aware of the latest technologies, and their expectations are usually ahead of even the most forward-thinking startups.

Customer 124

Customer Custom Startup Course 124

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 24, 2018

Their expectations of relationship and personalization are taxing businesses today, and their power through social media will kill those who can’t or won’t comply. They are not hesitant to engage the crowd through social media and sites like Yelp to drive you from the marketplace.

Demand 56

Demand Customer Custom Tips 56

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

In today’s world of constant change and information overload via the Internet, content marketing and branding are often more important to success than product quality or technology. Here are some key recommendations for building your branding plan: Find out who your customers are through social media.

Social Media 73

Social Media Customer Custom Mobile 73

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 12, 2017

You can have the best technology, but if customers don’t know you exist, or they don’t know how your technology solves a real problem for them, your startup will fail. Yet I see many technology entrepreneurs that focus on the basics of marketing too little and too late. Don’t dumb it down for social media.

Tips 75

Tips Marketing Technical Review Startup 75

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 13, 2014

Their expectations of relationship and personalization are taxing businesses today, and their power through social media will kill those who can’t or won’t comply. They are not hesitant to engage the crowd through social media and sites like Yelp to drive you from the marketplace.

Customer 96

Customer Custom Social Media Outsource Development 96

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Let me be clear – a product or consulting startup today without a blog, even with a static website, risks not being competitive in cost and time to reach and hold that critical mass of online customers. The challenge, as with all new technologies, is to make it work effectively, and avoid wasted effort and expensive mistakes.

Blogging 135

Blogging Services Search Engine Optimization Web 135

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

With social media and smart phone apps, real product information spreads at astounding speeds. Moving forward, you should expect the market volatility to increase, driven not only by customers, but by new technology, changing government regulations, and a surge in new competitors. A strategy of speedy execution is required.

Tips 126

Tips Technical Review Organization Social Media 126

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 3, 2012

But the low cost also means that your competition will also be there in force. Social media activities require professional effort and time, so beware the hidden costs. Engage your audience with social media. Social media is more than the “Big 4” of Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

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Startup Social Media Content Paid Search 96

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Every opportunity is global, but so is the competition. Evolving customer expectations and technology are the norm, forcing every company, from startups to large enterprises, to innovate quickly, despite their fear of change, uncertainty, and doubt. Continually look outside for talent, data, and technology.

Competition 60

Competition Customer Custom Social Media 60

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2020

A business plan is the outward facing definition of the business you hope to drive with your hardware solution, with a hardware overview in the intro to highlight customer value and competitiveness. For example, “We just patented a new battery technology that will cut your smartphone charge time and cost in half.” and trademarks.

Product 169

Product Summary Startup Examples 169

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Existing technologies have been “commoditized” globally. Competitive advantages are rapidly vaporizing on these. Scaling is done first by customer alliances through social media, and later by distributed joint ventures and coopetition. New emerging manufacturing technologies (e.g.,

Entrepreneur 87

Entrepreneur Offshore Technical Review Outsource 87

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Prior to Tilofy, I had technical positions at Yahoo, Microsoft, and Samsung, ranging from development, to program management, to senior technology person on Samsung''s smart TV platform. Ali Khoshgozaran: Before we started the company, me and my partner had participated in the USC Viterbi startup competition. How did Tilofy come about?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 19, 2013

You can have the best technology, but if customers don’t know you exist, or they don’t know how your technology solves a real problem for them, your startup will fail. In fact, this article was driven by a startup press release I just saw today, highlighting a startup’s “geo-fencing technology” as a new basis for discount coupons.

Startup 103

Startup Marketing Social Media Technical Review 103

socalTECH

JUNE 9, 2014

Lee Essner: Jukin Media starts with the assumption that you can take any video viral. We have a team of people and technology which scours the Internet, and looks for videos we like and think would be a perfect fit for our Youtube channels. We then help push those videos through social media channels, and help them go viral.

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Media Content Startup IP 235

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 19, 2016

Technical entrepreneurs love their technology, and often are driven to launch a startup on the assumption that everyone will buy any solution which highlights this technology. These founders all seem to be pushing their technology, rather than highlighting their solution to a painful need. Limit the features and complexity.

Social Media 55

Social Media Customer Custom Marketing 55

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2014

The new era of highly connected and interactive technology is changing not only how business employees interact with customers, but also how they interact with each other, and with their company. Both are required to stay competitive. Use of collaborative and other social media platforms.

Entrepreneur 104

Entrepreneur Startup Social Media Yammer 104

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 2, 2014

For example, a startup may hire you as an accountant, but you may also be asked to do social media marketing content gearing towards finance for the company blog. Between cutbacks and competition from other potential employees, landing that dream job – or any going for that matter – is a bit of a challenge.

Startup 102

Startup Social Media Writing Google 102

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

As outlined a while back by Adam Holden-Bache on Social Media B2B , I’m convinced that business-to-business has more money and more untapped opportunities, still waiting to be found: Find strategic partnerships. See who checks into your competition. Track the competition. Inexpensive lead generation.

Competition 84

Competition Entertainment Advertising Social Media 84

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 30, 2015

His research indicates that they don’t have any old-fashioned customer loyalty, and they want precisely what appeals to them at the moment, preferably customized just for them. Consumers are well aware of the latest technologies, and their expectations are usually ahead of even the most forward-thinking startups.

Customer 101

Customer Custom Startup Course 101

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

Existing technologies have been “commoditized” globally. Competitive advantages are rapidly vaporizing on these. Scaling is done first by customer alliances through social media, and later by distributed joint ventures and coopetition. New emerging manufacturing technologies (e.g.,

Startup 102

Startup Entrepreneur Offshore Technical Review 102

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 27, 2015

The new era of highly connected and interactive technology is changing not only how business employees interact with customers, but also how they interact with each other, and with their company. Both are required to stay competitive. Use of collaborative and other social media platforms.

Entrepreneur 102

Entrepreneur Yammer Case Study Study 102

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 19, 2014

His research indicates that they don’t have any old-fashioned customer loyalty, and they want precisely what appeals to them at the moment, preferably customized just for them. Consumers are well aware of the latest technologies, and their expectations are usually ahead of even the most forward-thinking startups.

Customer 98

Customer Custom Entrepreneur Startup 98

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2013

Reports suggest that 90% of today’s shoppers skip marketing pitches, to research online before they buy, and over 50% check user reviews before making a decision. Every business needs to take advantage of the new tools and technologies which can assist you in making this shift in strategy and measuring effectiveness. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 105

Startup Search Engine Optimization Summary Customer 105

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

His research indicates that they don’t have any old-fashioned customer loyalty, and they want precisely what appeals to them at the moment, preferably customized just for them. Consumers are well aware of the latest technologies, and their expectations are usually ahead of even the most forward-thinking startups.

Customer 52

Customer Custom Startup Course 52