socalTECH

MARCH 19, 2013

Santa Monica-based Demand Media said this morning it has expanded into the online learning market, and has acquired Creativebug , an online site which provides educational videos around art and carft instruction. Creativebug offers up its online courses via either subscription ($16.99 and up per course). READ MORE>>.

Demand 185

Demand Media eHow Santa Monica 185

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2023

It takes more than passion and a course on business basics. We all come from the era where our society and education prepared us for the labor market, meaning working for someone else as an information professional, factory worker, or retail associate. The wealth of online education offerings is a great start, but is not enough.

Startup 108

Startup Education Entrepreneur Tool 108

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Some people even believe that entrepreneurs must be born with the right genes, and no element of education is relevant. Here are my thoughts on the right focus at a college or university: Take entrepreneurship courses, but major in a more specific discipline. Practical business courses are better than an advanced degree or MBA.

Entrepreneur 149

Entrepreneur Tips Writing Coach 149

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 13, 2021

I’m certainly not saying that all of these are required, but they are certainly all worth some consideration: Get some business education, as well as technical. In my view, practical business courses in school are better than an advanced degree or MBA. You can win as a team. Join an existing startup for a reality check.

Satisfaction 135

Satisfaction Entrepreneur Startup Mentor 135

socalTECH

MAY 24, 2013

According to the school, the new Master''s will be available both traditionally, as well as through Viterbi''s online education efforts. USC said the new degree will cover such courses as secure operating systems and applications, secure networking, digital forensics, cryptography, and key management. READ MORE>>.

USC 157

USC Southern California Education Course 157

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 6, 2020

It takes more than passion and a course on business basics. We all come from the era where our society and education prepared us for the labor market, meaning working for someone else as an information professional, factory worker, or retail associate. The wealth of online education offerings is a great start, but is not enough.

Entrepreneur 137

Entrepreneur Tips Startup Education 137

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 4, 2021

After working many years in business, both in large companies as well as startups, I’ve realized that you can learn more from peers and mentors than from any formal education program. Of course, nothing beats learning from your mistakes , but that’s a painful and very time-consuming journey.

Mentor 159

Mentor Satisfaction Education Organization 159

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 4, 2016

Google has started a free course meant to teach people about deep learning. So what exactly is deep learning and why would Google start a free course dedicated to it? On the technical side of things, deep learning is actually just a term for artificial neural networks (ANN). appeared first on TechZulu.

Artificial Inteligence 40

Artificial Inteligence Course Google Startup 40

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 7, 2010

I’m sure that every one of us who has been out in the business world for a few years can look back with perfect hindsight and name a few college courses that we should have taken. But on the business side, here is my list of useful courses that we wish existed, but as far as I know, still aren’t generally available: Basic Office Politics.

Course 53

Course Writing Ideas Class 53

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Bruce Huang: We are an educational, collaborative ecosystem, trying to bridge between the tech community and academics. For students who have previously taken a data science course and earned a certificate or degree, now, they can look at and join a practicum internship for 12 weeks. Second, be smart about networking.

UCLA 159

UCLA Education CIO Examples 159

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Sgrouples is the world’s private social network. It was built on the belief that people want to replicate their real life online–to communicate personally and privately with the people that they really care about in their real life–which is a different model from the current social networks. What is Sgrouples?

Social Network 106

Social Network Networking Sites Ideas 106

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2022

Of course, not every entrepreneur wants to tackle this challenge. Of course, that means a new level of risk, giving up some control, and a new business plan. Delivering a superlative experience is the only way to get truly loyal clients, repeat business, and expansion through social networks. There is no free lunch.

Sales 147

Sales Metrics Guide Startup 147

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Some pundits argue that the E-Myth principle is now outdated, due to the instant access to information via the Internet, pervasive networking via social media, and courses on entrepreneurship at all levels of education. Hence most fail. Let me assure you that based on my experience, I’m not convinced.

Technical Review 136

Technical Review Startup Social Media Satisfaction 136

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

15desks.com), a new startup focused on the education market. Baghdasarian was co-founder of Monterey Networks, which was sold to Cisco Systems back in 1999, has been an active angel investor in Southern California. It's started with managing courses and grades, on to a whole array of other services.

Education 124

Education Startup Course Tool 124

socalTECH

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Los Angeles-based CreatorUp (www.creatorup.com) wants to help aspiring online video producers with an online web education series. We teach people how to make web series and video for the web, and specifically for sites like YouTube, and independent networks like Flip and Dailymotion. It's a hands-on kind of education.

Web 187

Web Content Startup Education 187

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

As a result we need somebody well networked into these communities already. Her network from her educational institutions alone has friends in all of the top tech, media & banking institutions. We didn’t hire a recruiting firm – it was always going to come from our network. So there you have it.

Venture Capital 408

Venture Capital Startup Outsource Development CitySearch 408

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 21, 2013

While I agree that successful company builders usually have a natural inclination to be entrepreneurs, a good education helps polish that apple. Of course, there's no law saying you have to go to college to start a business. Many colleges offer courses on entrepreneurship, to help you think like one. Business networking is key.

Entrepreneur 105

Entrepreneur Startup Course Education 105

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 28, 2018

Some people even believe that entrepreneurs must be born with the right genes, and no element of education is relevant. Here are my thoughts on the right focus at a college or university: Take entrepreneurship courses, but major in a more specific discipline. Practical business courses are better than an advanced degree or MBA.

Startup 97

Startup Writing Coach Incubator 97

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2011

While I agree that successful company builders usually have a natural inclination to be entrepreneurs, a good education helps polish that apple. Of course, there's no law saying you have to go to college to start a business. Many colleges offer courses on entrepreneurship, to help you think like one. Business networking is key.

Entrepreneur 105

Entrepreneur Startup Course Education 105

socalTECH

JANUARY 19, 2017

There's a big disconnect between their education and employment. Although the idea of workforce development is a popular space, and there was lots going on with job listings and networking and all of that, there really wasn't a relevant, fun way for young people to understand what they could have a natural affinity for.

Help 100

Help Education CTO Coach Startup 100

SoCal CTO

JUNE 15, 2011

The purpose of Branchout is helping people to network their way to jobs. It brings in Work History and Education. Of course, there's a lot more on any kind of application like this to really get things setup, but Branchout has done a good job making that happen incrementally. It allows you to easily edit items.

Examples 331

Examples Startup Course Networking 331

Berkonomics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Not every social network is a Facebook or Instagram. And of course sometimes that requires a large amount, far beyond the capability of small companies looking for its initial audience. And the tools for most are available, sometimes free, for the educated marketer. It doesn’t happen by accident. Third: cost.

Social Network 179

Social Network Metrics Ideas Sites 179

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2013

I’m sure that every one of us who has been out in the business world for a few years can look back with perfect hindsight and name a few college courses that we should have taken. But on the business side, here is my list of useful courses that we wish existed, but as far as I know, still aren’t generally available: Basic Office Politics.

Class 93

Class Course Writing Slides 93

SoCal CTO

JUNE 15, 2011

The purpose of Branchout is helping people to network their way to jobs. It brings in Work History and Education. Of course, there's a lot more on any kind of application like this to really get things setup, but Branchout has done a good job making that happen incrementally. It allows you to easily edit items.

Examples 323

Examples Startup Course Networking 323

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 12, 2015

It takes more than passion and a course on business basics. We all come from the era where our society and education prepared us for the labor market, meaning working for someone else as an information professional, factory worker, or retail associate. The wealth of online education offerings is a great start, but is not enough.

Entrepreneur 112

Entrepreneur Startup Education Tool 112

Berkonomics

APRIL 8, 2021

Not every new game-related site is a Steam, and surely not every social network is a Facebook. And of course, that could easily require a large amount, far beyond the capability of a small company looking for its initial audience. And the tools for most are available, sometimes free, for the educated marketer. Third: cost.

Sites 156

Sites Product Social Network Press 156

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2023

Of course, every alternative has advantages and disadvantages, so any given one may not be available or attractive to you. Use online platforms like Gust to find them, and local networking to find ones that relate to your industry and passion. Start a crowdfunding campaign online. Request a small business grant.

Startup 106

Startup Capital Equity Funding 106

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 1, 2013

Learning experience includes: on-demand online video tutorial courses, live video-conference workshops, as well as individual online consultations, live workshops, and group programs. And our network of filmmaker and entertainment industry colleagues allow us to recruit top teachers who are leaders in the web world. How does it work?

Web 93

Web USC Course Guide 93

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 15, 2016

Some people even believe that entrepreneurs must be born with the right genes, and no element of education is relevant. Here are my thoughts on the right focus at a college or university: Take entrepreneurship courses, but major in a more specific discipline. Practical business courses are better than an advanced degree or MBA.

Entrepreneur 98

Entrepreneur Tips Writing Coach 98

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 11, 2020

Of course, it’s smart not to stray too far from your core competency for credibility and risk reduction. By drawing on the current network of drivers and the app technology it already has in place, UberEATS could be a major competitor for food delivery services such as DoorDash.

Customer 143

Customer Custom Examples IBM 143

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Of course, now that you have investor attention, the devil is in the details. Of course, we all prefer billion dollar opportunities, with double-digit growth rates. A new easier to use social network may not get anyone excited. Educated customers ready and able to pay for the solution.

.Net 73

.Net Examples Customer Custom 73

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 15, 2014

Some people even believe that entrepreneurs must be born with the right genes, and no element of education is relevant. Here are my thoughts on the right focus at a college or university: Take entrepreneurship courses, but major in a more specific discipline. Practical business courses are better than an advanced degree or MBA.

Writing 111

Writing Coach Incubator Entrepreneur 111

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2020

Of course, every alternative has advantages and disadvantages, so any given one may not be available or attractive to you. Use online platforms like Gust to find them, and local networking to find ones that relate to your industry and passion. Start a crowdfunding campaign online. Request a small business grant.

Funding 174

Funding Startup Equity Examples 174

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

While I agree that successful company builders usually have a natural inclination to be entrepreneurs, a good education helps polish that apple. Of course, there's no law saying you have to go to college to start a business. Many colleges offer courses on entrepreneurship, to help you think like one. Business networking is key.

Technical Advisors 90

Technical Advisors Startup Course Entrepreneur 90

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 21, 2018

It takes more than passion and a course on business basics. We all come from the era where our society and education prepared us for the labor market, meaning working for someone else as an information professional, factory worker, or retail associate. The wealth of online education offerings is a great start, but is not enough.

Startup 51

Startup Education Entrepreneur Tool 51

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

I’m sure that every one of us who has been out in the business world for a few years can look back with perfect hindsight and name a few college courses that we should have taken. But on the business side, here is my list of useful courses that we wish existed, but as far as I know, still aren’t generally available: Basic Office Politics.

Training 57

Training Course Email Social Network 57

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 7, 2011

I’m sure that every one of us who has been out in the business world for a few years can look back with perfect hindsight and name a few college courses that we should have taken. But on the business side, here is my list of useful courses that we wish existed, but as far as I know, still aren’t generally available: Basic Office Politics.

Course 91

Course Writing Social Network Ideas 91