socalTECH

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

The most attractive thing about it was the educational value. So, we were pretty excited to educate ourselves at TechStars. So, we were pretty excited to educate ourselves at TechStars. The program itself is incredibly daunting initially, but it was really valuable for us, especially as an educational experience.

Startup 242

Startup CTO Coach Blogging Social Media 242

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 9, 2018

It’s predictable, there is no reason to get mad about it and with a well-designed play book you can overcome this much of the time. I was amazed at your innovation, approach, cleverness, enthusiasm, leadership traits, background, education, team?—?everything. Last time we met I didn’t have my CTO with me. everything.

Software Review 381

Software Review Startup Email Conference 381

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 10, 2012

Bushnell is currently co-founder and chief game designer for Anti-Aging Games. Director of Business Development, WellnessFXZak is fascinated by the cross section of technology, experience design and health. Together with two doctorate scientists, he is currently working on games designed to stimulate the brain.

Technical Advisors 89

Technical Advisors Design Education Study 89

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 15, 2019

The reason is that good attributes apply equally well to “external” partners, as they do to internal partners, like a co-founder or CTO. If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done. Brings complementary skills and experience.

Software Review 88

Software Review CTO Hire Outsource Development Startup 88

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Sure, there are roles like CTO or CIO, but the input and decision making process has remained fairly static. With the trend to higher technology needs and the youth who are involved in the development of new technology, it is no longer unusual to walk into a board meeting and see a CTO in his early 40s. Today’s boardroom.

Technology 40

Technology CTO Hire Conference Education 40

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2014

The reason is that good attributes apply equally well to “external” partners, as they do to internal partners, like a co-founder or CTO. If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done. Complementary skills. Passion for what they do.

Software Review 107

Software Review Entrepreneur CTO Hire Outsource Development 107

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

The reason is that good attributes apply equally well to “external” partners, as they do to internal partners, like a co-founder or CTO. If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done. Complementary skills. Passion for what they do.

Software Review 103

Software Review Equity CTO Hire Outsource Development 103

SoCal CTO

APRIL 22, 2010

Without the research, you are in the position of making educated guesses at what makes a good match. Critical Mass Problem One thing that many startups don’t recognize going into the design of their matching algorithm is the problem of critical mass. It’s our best educated guess. Do opposites really attract? Then in code.

Startup 170

Startup Research Software Review Sample 170

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 18, 2013

The co-founder core team, including a CTO, should be fully formed and passionate enough to be working on the project full time. RocksBox , a new discovery and sales channel for designer fashion jewelry. There is no right answer many times, just gut instincts and educated guesses.

Class 100

Class Startup Tech Coast Angels CTO Coach 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2017

The reason is that good attributes apply equally well to “external” partners, as they do to internal partners, like a co-founder or CTO. If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done. Brings complementary skills and experience.

Software Review 56

Software Review CTO Hire Outsource Development CTO Coach 56

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 29, 2011

The reason is that good attributes apply equally well to “external” partners, as they do to internal partners, like a co-founder or CTO. If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done. Complementary skills. Passion for what they do.

Software Review 96

Software Review CTO Hire Startup Outsource Development 96

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 18, 2016

With content and concept tailored for Asia, the 15-week accelerator in Hong Kong will empower bright entrepreneurial talents with an extensive suite of services, including customized mentorship, education, office space and business services, designed to create synergy between local and global wearable and IoT sectors.

Funding 40

Funding Venture Capital Chief Technology Officer Class 40

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2010

The reason is that good attributes apply equally well to “external” partners, as they do to internal partners, like a co-founder or CTO. If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done. Complementary skills. Passion for what they do.

Software Review 92

Software Review CTO Hire Outsource Development Startup 92

SoCal CTO

JUNE 15, 2011

It brings in Work History and Education. One thing I liked in the design is how they treated completion of the profile: It's now complete and you just dismiss it from that area. They ask for a little bit additional information and that's it, you are up and going. It allows you to easily edit items.

Examples 331

Examples Startup Course Networking 331

SoCal CTO

JUNE 15, 2011

It brings in Work History and Education. One thing I liked in the design is how they treated completion of the profile: It's now complete and you just dismiss it from that area. They ask for a little bit additional information and that's it, you are up and going. It allows you to easily edit items.

Examples 323

Examples Startup Course Networking 323

InfoChachkie

JULY 14, 2011

This is especially true for companies with expensive and complex products or services that are more consultative in nature, like insurance, financial services, home services, education and travel, etc. At CallWave, Colin was CTO, Jason was CFO and I was in charge of product marketing and customer acquisition.

Marketing 209

Marketing Advertising Paid Search Startup 209

SoCal Delicious

MAY 6, 2012

Lisa and her team create media projects designed to move the social progress agenda forward. He is a founder of Strengths Doctors, a consulting firm which helps leaders design energizing work environments. Matt Miller – Co-Founder and CTO of CareerBliss.com. Designed by. Cyrus Farudi – Co-founder of Capsule.

Los Angeles 78

Los Angeles Entrepreneur Angel Fractional CTO 78

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 20, 2014

OP: During the launch we had to do some consumer education where we had to teach people how to use the app, and this involved creating new behaviors such as bringing headphones to theatres, downloading the audio track beforehand, understanding that they had to put their phone away as to not disturb someone next to them – those sort of things.

Startup 91

Startup Entertainment CTO Coach Screening 91

SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Great content again in September that meets at the intersection of startups, technology, product and being a Startup CTO. It’s a San Francisco Bay Area forum for networking, jobs and education for over 500 Product Management professionals. The challenge, of course, partially lies in the definition of “good design&#.

Startup 191

Startup Product Technology Venture Capital 191

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

August was a slow month in terms of traffic and I was away for a lot of the month, but there were some really great posts at the intersection of startups, technology, product and being a Startup CTO. Teach Like You’re the Student - Steve Blank , August 10, 2010 “I never have let my schooling interfere with my education.”.

Startup 191

Startup Venture Capital Blogging CTO Hire 191

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 16, 2016

One of the first investments I did in computer vision was Osmo, a product designed to get children off of the couch and to stop starting into an iPad and instead get them using physical objects (and other people!) The CTO, Tor Ivry , heads engineering out of Israel.

Invest 150

Invest Course Startup CTO Hire 150

SoCal CTO

AUGUST 3, 2010

Some great content around the intersection of startups and being a Startup CTO in June this year. This continues my series of posts: Top 30 Startup Posts in June 2010 Top 29 Startup Posts May 2010 Startup CTO Top 30 Posts for April 16 Great Startup Posts from March The following are the top items based on social signals.

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Startup Venture Capital Blogging Software Review 217