TechCrunch LA

APRIL 16, 2019

The New York-based company was founded last year by Gina Bartasi, a fertility industry vet who previously launched Progyny, a fertility benefit solution for employers, and FertilityAuthority.com, an information platform and social network for people struggling with fertility. “We are women designing for women.

Mobile 167

Mobile Pricing Social Network Los Angeles 167

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 5, 2022

Check your business network for a great co-founder or a great designer. Negotiate, or use social networks, which are virtually free. Their prices are high and hard to lower. You have none of these pains; you're sipping cash with no overhead and lots of time to devote to coddling new customers.

Startup 103

Startup Advertising Social Network Ideas 103

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2014

One of the toughest decisions for a startup is how to price their product or service. The alternatives range from giving it away for free, to pricing based on costs, to charging what the market will bear (premium pricing). It’s great for customers, but not for startups, unless you have deep pockets. Freemium model.

Startup 114

Startup Pricing Customer Custom 114

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 1, 2017

I’m certainly not a fan of customer rip-offs, but even non-profits have to be cash-flow positive, or have deep pockets, to help anyone for long. The alternatives range from giving the product away for free (revenue from ads), to pricing based on costs, to charging what the market will bear (premium pricing).

Pricing 66

Pricing Customer Custom Advertising 66

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 21, 2012

One of the toughest decisions for a startup is how to price their product or service. The alternatives range from giving it away for free (like Twitter), to pricing based on costs, to charging what the market will bear (premium pricing). It’s great for customers, but not for startups, unless you have deep pockets.

Pricing 112

Pricing Competition Customer Custom 112

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

This is a software distribution and pricing model in which new applications are hosted by a service provider and made available to customers over a network, rather than requiring customer hardware. Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well. Social Media. Gamification.

Technology 86

Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 86

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 30, 2019

Check your business network for a great co-founder or a great designer. Negotiate, or use social networks, which are virtually free. Their prices are high and hard to lower. You have none of these pains; you're sipping cash with no overhead and lots of time to devote to coddling new customers.

Startup 80

Startup Advertising Social Network Ideas 80

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2015

This is a software distribution and pricing model in which new applications are hosted by a service provider and made available to customers over a network, rather than requiring customer hardware. Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well. Social Media. Gamification.

Startup 107

Startup Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur 107

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 23, 2013

Google did it with search engines, Apple did it with a personal computer, and even Wal-Mart did it through low prices. A business plan I saw a while back to combine all the good features of several popular social networks on one site does not do it. I can’t think of a company that launched to superstardom with a broad focus.

Startup 102

Startup Customer Custom Social Network 102

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

I recently spoke at Caltech at the Caltech / MIT Enterprise Forum on “the future of social networking,&# the 30-minute video is here and the PowerPoint presentation is here on DocStoc ). What are the big trends that will drive the next phase of social networks? And so it goes with social networking.

Social Network 318

Social Network Networking Web 2.0 Startup 318

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2017

This is a software distribution and pricing model in which new applications are hosted by a service provider and made available to customers over a network, rather than requiring customer hardware. Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well. Social Media. Gamification.

Cloud Computing 61

Cloud Computing Startup Social Media Networking 61

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

This is a software distribution and pricing model in which new applications are hosted by a service provider and made available to customers over a network, rather than requiring customer hardware. Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well. Social Media. Gamification.

Cloud Computing 99

Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur Networking 99

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 17, 2012

Google did it with search engines, Apple did it with a personal computer, and even Wal-Mart did it through low prices. A business plan I saw a while back to combine all the good features of several popular social networks on one site does not do it. I can’t think of a company that launched to superstardom with a broad focus.

Customer 94

Customer Custom Social Network Marketing 94

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 4, 2017

Check your business network for a great co-founder or a great designer. Negotiate, or use social networks, which are virtually free. Their prices are high and hard to lower. You have none of these pains; you're sipping cash with no overhead and lots of time to devote to coddling new customers.

Startup 77

Startup Advertising Social Network Ideas 77

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 18, 2013

Truly satisfied customers are a joy to every business person. You have figured out how to undercut your competitor’s price, and still hold your margin. Maybe it’s that first customer testimonial, or that first congratulations from someone you respect, or seeing your story in the newspaper. A business model that works.

Startup 100

Startup Patents Competition Social Network 100

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2012

Truly satisfied customers are a joy to every business person. You have figured out how to undercut your competitor’s price, and still hold your margin. Maybe it’s that first customer testimonial, or that first congratulations from someone you respect, or seeing your story in the newspaper. A business model that works.

Entrepreneur 102

Entrepreneur Patents Startup Ideas 102

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 15, 2010

I think the best solution for the social networking era is “in-stream&# advertising. I know you could argue that YouTube was much broader but it was really popularized in the social networks. Stitcher - San Francisco-based service that lets users customize talk radio programming on their mobile devices.

Venture Capital 271

Venture Capital Capital Google Platform 271

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Google did it with search engines, Apple did it with a personal computer, and even Wal-Mart did it through low prices. A business plan I saw a while back to combine all the good features of several popular social networks on one site does not do it. I can’t think of a company that launched to superstardom with a broad focus.

Customer 93

Customer Custom Social Network Marketing 93

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 14, 2014

Now the price is closer to $100 if you are willing to do the work yourself. Customize your website using one of the tools above, selecting one of the standard templates for design and layout. The next step in complexity is building a software product that you can offer as a service to your customers, or a mobile smartphone app.

Startup 100

Startup Commerce Sites Blogging 100

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 16, 2013

Check your business network for a great co-founder or a great designer. Negotiate, or use social networks, which are virtually free. Their prices are high and hard to lower. You have none of these pains; you''re sipping cash with no overhead and lots of time to devote to coddling new customers.

Startup 99

Startup Advertising Social Network Ideas 99

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

Now the price is closer to $100, if you are willing to do the work yourself. This costs nothing, and allows you to safely collect money from customers all around the world. Customize your website using one of the tools above, selecting one of the standard templates for design and layout. Personalize a simple web site.

Commerce 99

Commerce Startup Sites Tool 99

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 10, 2013

Now the price is closer to $100, if you are willing to do the work yourself. This costs nothing, and allows you to safely collect money from customers all around the world. Customize your website using one of the tools above, selecting one of the standard templates for design and layout. Personalize a simple web site.

Sites 78

Sites Commerce Startup Tool 78

socalTECH

MARCH 24, 2010

We allow them to have virtual store fronts, portable stores, which they can place on their social networking profiles, on their own dot com, on their blogs, and so forth--anywhere fans already interact with the artist. We have some minimum price points for every product they might want to sell. for a shirt.

Van Nuys 191

Van Nuys Tech Coast Angels Startup Web 191

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 10, 2012

You simply sign in with your Instagram account, choose your favorite photo, and get your custom made t-shirt shipped directly to you. They believe that having your personal photo on your custom made t-shirt connects you to people instantly on a much deeper level. Park was able to connect to customers on a personal level.

Startup 98

Startup Customer Custom Pricing 98

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 12, 2010

Check your business network for a great co-founder or a great designer. Negotiate, or use social networks, which are virtually free. Their prices are high and hard to lower. You have none of these pains; you're sipping cash with no overhead and lots of time to devote to coddling new customers.

Startup 93

Startup Advertising Social Network Ideas 93

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Truly satisfied customers are a joy to every business person. You have figured out how to undercut your competitor’s price, and still hold your margin. Maybe it’s that first customer testimonial, or that first congratulations from someone you respect, or seeing your story in the newspaper. A business model that works.

Startup 88

Startup Patents Competition Social Network 88

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Now the price is closer to $100, if you are willing to do the work yourself. This costs nothing, and allows you to safely collect money from customers all around the world. Customize your website using one of the tools above, selecting one of the standard templates for design and layout. Personalize a simple web site.

Commerce 88

Commerce Startup Sites Tool 88

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 18, 2015

Grindr, which first launched in 2009, has exploded into the largest and most popular all-male location-based social network out there. IgnitedSpaces develops executive office suites and shared spaces designed to enhance productivity, collaboration and the success of our members while providing top-notch client services and amenities.

Hollywood 40

Hollywood Startup Social Network Entrepreneur 40

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

and has led business analysis & user interface design projects for the U.S. It’s a community and work space focused on empowering entrepreneurs, startups, freelancers, programmers, designers, professionals, and all awesome people in general. Price: $15 (Early Bird). 8:30 – 9:30pm – cocktail reception and networking.

Tech Coast Angels 96

Tech Coast Angels Idealab Angel Startup 96

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

Google did it with search engines, Apple did it with a personal computer, and even Wal-Mart did it through low prices. A business plan I saw recently to combine all the good features of several popular social networks on one site does not do it. I can’t think of a company that launched to superstardom with a broad focus.

Startup 51

Startup Customer Custom Social Network 51

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 1, 2013

Sara has also worked in department coordinating/management, accounting, and talent recruitment on such films as Social Network, Water for Elephants, In Time, Snow White and the Huntsman, Dark Shadows, as well as in the finance department at Sony Pictures. What inspired you? Take us through your features? How many users so far so far?

Web 93

Web USC Course Guide 93

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

aka: An Open Letter to the Next Big Social Network) - 500 Hats , November 1, 2010 I've held off writing this post for a long time, because I couldn't quite get my head around all the issues. No Business Plan Survives First Contact With A Customer – The 5.2 How to Take Down Facebook -- Hint: It Ain't Twitter. What truth?

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Startup Product Technology 175

socalTECH

JULY 29, 2009

Essentially, it guides the author through a four step process to design, build, test, and publish their creation. If you're an expert in a certain technology--say, business process design--and have thought about publishing a book, this is a quicker, faster, and more comprehensive way to share it with the world.

Geni 100

Geni Web Guide Platform 100

Jason Nazar

MAY 2, 2016

Design a logo ( 99designs ). Ensure your business name is available on a wide variety of social networking websites in order to develop consistent branding ( KnowEm ). Set up your computer and network. Choose an email system to connect with customers ( Constant Contact , MailChimp , Sendgrid ). Recommended.

Outsource Development 40

Outsource Development Startup Google Mentor 40

Tech.Co

MARCH 1, 2018

That’s why Canecto developed a cutting-edge, AI framework designed to be a web analytics assistant and help provide owners relevant insights around their customer base and learn how visitors interact with their content. Price: $1.99 For retailers, this will mean selling more product, fewer returns and happier customers.

Startup 79

Startup Mentor Platform Help 79

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 13, 2010

Simply, there are thousands of agencies, design shops and communications firms across the world, all. Your clients pay you to design and build web sites and app. Bootstrapping design thinking, Entrepreneurship, opportunity analysis. . Bootstrapping Marketing Strategy, social media marketing, web applications. .

Guide 69

Guide Startup Venture Capital Entrepreneur 69

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Pricing models, the freemium myth and why you may not be charging enough for your product - Seth Levine's VC Adventure , August 12, 2010 I’ve been pulled into a number of product and pricing meetings recently (for reasons unknown I’ve become the Foundry pricing and productization guy). clearly didn’t cause this.” How it happens.

Startup 191

Startup Venture Capital Blogging CTO Hire 191