Berkonomics

JUNE 1, 2023

[Email readers, continue here…] Innovators make use of golden strands of opportunity left when the unfinished vision of another cries for completion, or when a genuine new concept changes the very way people think about their lives. What about Edison, Bell and tesla? ARPANET becomes the Internet.

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Artificial Inteligence UCLA Web Patents 156

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2021

The system will compile your interests in your local storage, so the more you use it, the more it learns about you, and the more relevant will be the results. Here is an entry-level benchmark for the new software personal assistants: Simple and intuitive communication. Technology environment savvy.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Of course, there are items that are more obvious that you already have with you, such as your laptop, tablet, and anything remotely related to working while on the road. What I’m talking about are those items that I’ve learned have truly made these trips more enjoyable experiences, for both leisure and business.

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Berkonomics

APRIL 20, 2017

[Email readers, continue here…] Innovators make use of golden strands of opportunity left when the unfinished vision of another cries for completion, or when a genuine new concept changes the very way people think about their lives. They could send only the “LO” of “LOGON” before recording the very first crash of the Internet.

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Artificial Inteligence UCLA Web Patents 256

SoCal CTO

MAY 13, 2014

A little while ago, I suggested that Every Web/Mobile Startup Should Have a Technical Advisor. The conversation with Bob was about what the composition of advisors should look like. Of course, you will want to work out the specifics of how you plan to work together with the advisor once it becomes more formal and adjust accordingly.

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Tech.Co

JUNE 28, 2021

Startup tech businesses used to land on the scene with big ideas about how their tech could change the world. Of course, neither this original mission statement, nor its current one, actually reflect how Facebook profits as a business — it primarily sells adverts to users. Of course, in practice, these didn't turn quite as planned.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

To learn about the new fund, we sat down with Jamie Montgomery , one of the fund's co-founders, to hear about March Capital's strategy and the new fund. Tell us a little bit about the new fund? We sold Velocloud to Vmware, in the software defined network (SDN) area. Those investments have really broken out.

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socalTECH

APRIL 1, 2019

com), which is developing analytics software which leverages mobile phones for data on customers. It's always been about focusing on a vertical and find adjacent markets. What specifically about the QSR market was so attractive as a first market? That's very exciting there, as well.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 11, 2015

It’s even more rare for VCs to talk publicly about other VCs, so I thought it would be fun to break rank and tell you about Matt. He’s had a ton of recent successes in enterprise software investments but also has a history in doing consumer deals. So what about this Kleiner to Menlo switch? Conclusions?

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SoCal CTO

JUNE 13, 2011

t prompted a good discussion around how CTOs go about choosing the programming language and framework for their startup. desktop, mobile, browser). Of course, I'm not sure that anyone chooses Java alone. Here are some things I find interesting about them though: Rails (Ruby) does not scale as well as Grails (Groovy).

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Framework Startup Java PHP 330

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 22, 2014

So I thought I’d write about out with what I would look for in a VC knowing what I know now and why. I’ve seen too many companies go off track by a VC hell bent on the team pursuing the VCs strategy which at times is about chasing the next shiny object. Think of web vs. mobile. Traditional software vs. SaaS.

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Venture Capital Coach Writing SaaS 364

SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

Almost every day I'm talking to early stage startup founders (see Free Startup CTO Consulting Sessions ) about what they plan to do. Many of these founders have talked with several developers or development firms about their plans. Of course, it's way more complex than just these questions. Tell me about the business.

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Develop Development Startup SEO 396

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

I hear it right after people have decided to come by for a few days to “check out what all the fuss is about.” What is perhaps different from other regions is that we have large indigenous aerospace industry and a big high-tech import/export trade as opposed to a lot of software companies. billion dollars of regional GDP.

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SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

Almost every day I'm talking to early stage startup founders (see Free Startup CTO Consulting Sessions ) about what they plan to do. Many of these founders have talked with several developers or development firms about their plans. Of course, it's way more complex than just these questions. Tell me about the business.

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Develop Development Startup SEO 384

TechCrunch LA

JUNE 26, 2018

Aclima , a San Francisco-based company which builds Internet-connected air quality sensors and runs a software platform to analyze the extracted intel, has closed a $24 million Series A to grow the business including by expanding its headcount and securing more fleet partnerships to build out the reach and depth of its pollution maps.

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Platform Google SaaS Los Angeles 224

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 2, 2014

an upgrade to their Wi-Fi video doorbell, which enables users to answer the front door from their mobile device. isn’t just a software update its an all new device that launched with improved Wi-Fi performance, upgraded wide-angle camera and enhanced motion sensor. Talk with whomever is at your door using your mobile device.

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Mobile Press Activity Technology 93

TechCrunch LA

APRIL 6, 2020

There were, of course, those who used the opportunity to make a marketing push or pitch a story. Ride Report creates software that enables cities to work with micromobility operators. Moovit, an Israeli-based Mobility as a Service startup, launched an Emergency Mobilization On-Demand service.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

To address that, Los Angeles-based FileTrek (www.filetrek.com) announced a funding round for its cloud-based software for sharing enterprise and business files yesterday. We spoke with Dale Quayle , the firm's CEO, about the funding and company. Is this a mobile application, web service, or how does it work? What is FileTrek?

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2015

I must admit I discuss this very frequently with portfolio companies but hadn’t thought to write about it. Between the mid nineties until 2007 wireless carriers around the world religiously protected the software that went on to phones and they guarded the end consumer relationship by controlling this software.

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SoCal CTO

MAY 21, 2013

I''m spending more of my time recently working with non-technical startup founders who are having challenges with their software/web/mobile development teams. Common Signals I''ve written previously about Symptoms of a Weak Development Team. Common Signals I''ve written previously about Symptoms of a Weak Development Team.

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CTO Coach Develop Development Startup 219

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Are you a non-technical startup founder who’s about to go have a conversation with a Chief Technical Officer (CTO) or Technical advisory type person? Maybe you have questions about the types of developers you need and even whether you need a Startup CTO or Developer or both. I’d prefer that you don’t make the same mistakes.

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CTO Coach Startup Web Guide 211

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 17, 2010

As an entrepreneur you need to think about where the puck is going. I think a more subtle discussion of game dynamics in your software is warranted and it should be a supporting point to a discussion of what real innovation you’re planning. And of course – badges. I hope they are because badges will run their course.

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Startup Evite Web Ideas 296

socalTECH

JANUARY 14, 2011

For our Friday interview, we thought we'd catch up with Los Angeles-based MarketShare , the Elevation Partners-backed software provider, to hear where the firm is nowadays. Essentially, we help them learn how to get more with less, and also how to consider new investments in things like social media, mobile marketing, or video.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Los Angeles-based Vyclone (www.vyclone.com) has created a mobile application which lets users capture videos, and automatically edits and combines multiple points of view from people nearby, and remixes it into an even more compelling video. To supplement my income, I started a software business. What's your background?

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socalTECH

JUNE 30, 2011

We caught up with Howard to hear about what Gamzee is all about, and where he thinks the next big thing in games is going to be. What is Gamzee all about? We're way early on that opportunity, of course, because it won't exist until a few months for now. Howard Marks: We started our business in April.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Greg knows consumer businesses and customers, which has added tremendously to our team where I admittedly have more of a background in enterprise software, data and online video. Draft is a Fantasy Sports app designed for the mobile world and the busy lifestyle founded by Jeremy Levine. But it still takes time.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

I’ve written a few posts about boards recently as part of a series on the subject. I admit that I haven’t yet read it but I’ve had numerous discussions with Brad over the years about board structure & conduct and consider him a mentor on the topic. In the Early Days. You’ll get empathy. Experience.

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TechEmpower

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

We build web and mobile applications, and we've been doing so for a little over fifteen years. As software developers, we're technophiles, so we enjoy these cycles and quite often find humor listening to the energy spent arguing on either side of issues. To our delight, technology has evolved and improved in many ways over that time.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 30, 2015

Today, we have the thoughts of Jeb Spencer of TVC Capital (www.tvccapital.com), a software focused growth equity fund which just raised a new fund, and has had some great success in the market. Jeb Spencer: For TVC, closing on our new $115 million software focused growth equity fund at the end of last year made for an exciting 2015.

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socalTECH

MAY 21, 2014

We spoke with co-founders Juan Bruce and Jason Ahmad about Epoxy''s mission, its roots from projects at Team Downey, the production firm of Robert Downey Jr., At Team Downey, I was investing in digital media startups, producing and developing projects, working on social gaming and mobile gaming. Explain what Epoxy is and how it works?

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Downey Content Help Startup 215

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

To get an idea of what one startup in the industry is doing, we spoke to San Diego-based AirHop (www.airhopcomm-web.com), a developer of software being used for small-, pico-, and femto-cell networks. We spoke with Yan Hui, the firm's founder and CEO, to learn more about the company. Our software makes these things work.

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Networking Startup Software Tips 153

socalTECH

MARCH 10, 2017

What that means, is for companies that have a physical presence in the real world, stores and the like, interaction with consumers today on mobile is now primarily through things that represent their stores, rather than directly with their brands. So, as you are heavily into the mobile area, what have you learned over the last few years?

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Google Paid Search Mobile Activity 127

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Public Storage does about $2.4 It tested our beliefs about pricing, products and marketing overall of our service. We had long debates about what the market differences were and what our best responses were. So we took a breather to build our software and processes before launching. Building a Large Software Lead.

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Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 10, 2013

“They are now more directly connected with individuals at equipment companies, with Tour professionals and with the Pro at their local course. ” For those who haven’t had the chance to experience Uber, the mobile app connects people with professional drivers, delivering a convenient, on-the-go transportation solution.

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Software Review Technical Review Social Media Course 104

InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Value Prop Twitter Style : Lynda.com is: “The best, new, online way to learn how to use your software. Tell us a bit about lynda.com’s mission and how it has impacted strategic decisions, such as raising outside funding, entering new markets, etc. Our website is the best place to learn more about us. from the Wharton School.

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Entrepreneur Training Startup Web 245

InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Value Prop Twitter Style : Lynda.com is: “The best, new, online way to learn how to use your software. Tell us a bit about lynda.com’s mission and how it has impacted strategic decisions, such as raising outside funding, entering new markets, etc. Our website is the best place to learn more about us. from the Wharton School.

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Entrepreneur Training Startup Web 245

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 8, 2014

Ready SIM’s scenario instantly recalled memories of Inspector Gadget’s exploding messages (the cartoon of course, not the terrible live action rehash starring Matthew Broderick *shudders*). We talk about the telecom industry, the growing need for consumer choices, and his thoughts on what makes the perfect team.

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Mobile Startup Customer Custom 86