L.A. Business Journal

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Software company to develop new tool allowing companies to upsell during customer service interactions.

Customer 182

Customer Custom Services Tool 182

socalTECH

JUNE 14, 2010

Coffee chain Starbucks , the second home of startup entrepreneurs and frequent makeshift offices of many a startup or technology professional in town, is going to open up free Wi-Fi for its customers. Alternately, customers were forced to pay AT&T for a la carte or monthly access. The free wireless will be available from AT&T.

Journal 208

Journal Conference Yahoo Customer 208

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

MediaPass has just added another customer looking to use the firm to help drive its subscription business, the Journal Broadcast Group, which owns and operates 35 radio stations and 15 television stations. Financial impact of the deal was not disclosed.

Journal 185

Journal Newsletter News Content 185

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 25, 2014

Enterprise Sales – The very first thing a potential customer does when you email or call to set up a meeting is Google you. So does the enemy who is fighting for the customer to choose another vendor. Customer Acquisition - I left customer acquisition for last intentionally. Just like negative press hurts.

Press 415

Press Google Course Writing 415

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 22, 2014

It has bordered on obsessive from one journal more than others and it’s somewhat hard to attack a company for smear tactics with, well, smear tactics. Case in point, “ Why Your Uber Driver Hates Uber ” is a blog post dressed up as journalism. I doubt they have a customer problem. “There is no training.

Press 418

Press Journal Startup Training 418

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

She focused on her customer. Tracy is knowledgeable enough to talk tech and swap design & product stories with other founders, but she realized early that networking amongst this group and reading and writing in their journals would not bring her more customers. Now she had an extra $50,000 to start building out her team.

Startup 363

Startup Entrepreneur SEO Venture Capital 363

L.A. Business Journal

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

When it launched 12 years ago as a solar panel installation spin-off business, Pasadena-based SunGreen Systems Inc.could have tried to compete with major players in the residential solar rooftop market.

Customer 246

Customer Custom Pasadena Marketing 246

socalTECH

JUNE 30, 2010

We saw that we had traction in the journalism and news organization marketplace, so we concentrated on that area. We've been in discussions with news organizations to use the platform, including with large organizations and journalism sites. Our go-to-market strategy is closer to Facebook. Good luck, and thanks for the interview!

Journal 187

Journal USC News Startup 187

TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

But the no-longer nascent sneaker and streetwear market is a big market, with the potential to reach $30 billion in sales globally by 2030, according to a recent report by the research firm, Cowen ( cited by The Wall Street Journal , which first reported the financing).

Commerce 255

Commerce Journal Los Angeles Research 255

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

We then had a piece in Time Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Europe, we ran front cover of Tornado Insider (the top VC magazine in Europe at the time). We instructed customers about how eCommerce was going to change their future. It kind of reminds me a bit of how “social media experts&# are talking to customers today).

Startup 310

Startup Venture Capital Press Journal 310

socalTECH

JUNE 22, 2012

Irvine-based Fisker Automotive is hoping to spur more interest in its electric vehicles, via a big advertising push in the Wall Street Journal, the automaker announced Friday. Fisker said it has now raised more than $1 billion in investments, and has generated revenues exceeding $100M from its customers.

Journal 140

Journal Advertising Media Invest 140

Berkonomics

MARCH 4, 2021

Email readers, continue here…] These and other efforts to be first over the years have led me to ask my current crop of CEOs as I serve on various boards, “Do you have the resources to evangelize the market, educate your potential customers, AND sell your product?”

Artificial Inteligence 240

Artificial Inteligence Marketing Press Resource 240

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 26, 2013

It makes it easier to persuade others to join you, it alerts other angels & VCs that you’re a company to be on their radar screen, it helps potential customers know that you may be worth doing business with and it builds you up to announce other milestones down the line. That used to be the standard.

Startup 355

Startup Funding News Press 355

socalTECH

OCTOBER 3, 2012

A report from the Wall Street Journal says that the firm--founded by Democrats, but which supplies it online services to anyone--has run into issues with Democratic groups after they found it was supplying its online software to Republican candidates. What happens when technology startups and the nation's political machine collide?

Technology 145

Technology Journal Report Google 145

L.A. Business Journal

AUGUST 3, 2020

Gemist Inc. wants to bring the bling direct to consumers.

Help 147

Help Customer Custom 147

L.A. Business Journal

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Soylent believes algae ingredient made customers sick, Google invested in Snapchat, and Faraday Future’s financier facing cash crunch.

Customer 133

Customer Custom Snapchat Google 133

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 23, 2011

You need somebody who REALLY understands your company, its customers and its competitors. Whether we like to admit it or not, PR drives behavior with customers, investors, employees and competition. You need somebody who is thinking laterally about how to creatively get extra attention at conferences or trade-shows.

Startup 349

Startup Writing Press Blogging 349

InfoChachkie

JULY 15, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared in The Wall Street Journal . Such fit exists when a profitable customer acquisition model can be repeatedly executed with consistent results and without the need of heroic efforts. Advertising - "We will monetize our customers via online ads.". Don''t Define Scale Too Early.

RSS 206

RSS Journal Entrepreneur Advertising 206

socalTECH

MAY 7, 2010

However, it's a very large market--we peg it at around $11 billion a year, and some estimate it to be as big as $20 billion a year, including scientific journals, academic journals, scientific societies, and conferences. Can you talk about your deal with Thomson and who your typical customers would be?

Journal 124

Journal Technical Review UCSD Web 124

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

But it got me thinking about how often entrepreneurs overplay their PR so I thought I’d try to offer some advice and how to play PR with VCs (or more broadly with customers or business development partners). Put up your slide with the 5-6 logos of journals that have covered you. And only go back if you’re asked to.

Venture Capital 291

Venture Capital Press News Startup 291

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 26, 2014

Yesterday I wrote a post about The Silent Benefits of PR in which I pointed out that most young companies I encounter don’t fully grasp the benefits of PR because they are less measurable than product milestones or customer acquisition analyses (like CAC/LTV).

Press 319

Press Startup Writing Training 319

InfoChachkie

DECEMBER 3, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared in The Wall Street Journal. Capital from customers is a lot less expensive than capital from VCs. How much should Founders pay themselves and their senior team? During a company''s early stages, before it has achieved profitability, the answer is, "as little as possible.".

Journal 231

Journal Capital Entrepreneur Marketing 231

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 27, 2011

Marketing futures can be really good for enterprise software companies where the information is passed between sales rep and potential customer in terms of near-term roadmap. In a world in which you’re encouraged to launch early and get feedback from customers you can often confuse “product launch&# with “marketing.&#.

Marketing 380

Marketing Startup Press Technical Advisors 380

Berkonomics

AUGUST 14, 2014

Early meetings with potential customers will yield enthusiasm for a “free test” of the new product. I recall the introduction of artificial intelligence into the hotel reservation process, a “one-up” on the airline method of yield managing the price of airplane seats.

Artificial Inteligence 197

Artificial Inteligence Marketing Press Education 197

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 6, 2014

A version of this article previously appeared in The Wall Street Journal. You can describe your technology as “patent pending”, which may or may not be worthwhile, depending on your product and target customers. The money you pay your intellectual property (IP) lawyer should be judiciously spent.

IP 210

IP Patents Journal Equity 210

L.A. Business Journal

APRIL 28, 2017

Ethnic banks once focused on immigrant customers invest in connecting with the next generation.

Customer 100

Customer Custom Invest 100

InfoChachkie

AUGUST 26, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared in The Wall Street Journal. Rather, they should objectively assess the market''s feedback to ensure they do not overlook potential new markets or unanticipated customer segments. A startup''s marketing launch strategy should resemble an inverse funnel. Humility Has Its Appeal.

Marketing 247

Marketing Entrepreneur Journal Media 247

InfoChachkie

APRIL 7, 2014

A version of this article previously appeared in The Wall Street Journal. During your venture’s early stages, each partnership, fundraising round and new customer results in incremental revenue, capital and greater propagation of your company’s technology.

Startup 262

Startup Oracle Journal Email 262

L.A. Business Journal

AUGUST 1, 2016

Petnet’s system goes down and angers customers, Technicolor to Launch virtual and augmented reality center, Virgin Galactic Gets Flight Testing License, and more.

Customer 100

Customer Custom Report 100

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

According to Foursquare, the new office will help it meet explosion in demand, in part due to local local automotive, entertainment, CPG and QSR customers. and the Wall Street Journal; and Lurry was previously at Collective, and also at Woven Digital.

Journal 100

Journal Entertainment Demand Los Angeles 100

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

In other words, inventions are necessary but not sufficient to create real value for investors and customers. You need a viable business model and customers. Investors expect proof that your invention can be manufactured in volume, and can justify a sales price at least double the cost, to a large customer set that has money to spend.

Technical Review 156

Technical Review Funding Patents Ideas 156

InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

As noted in this recent Wall Street Journal article, Google has begun requesting that merchants include rating and review data to ensure that the efficacy of their search results. It also gives marketers an opportunity to engage potential customers early on in the discovery phase, and track this journey to a conversion.

Entrepreneur 210

Entrepreneur Commerce Sites Social Network 210

L.A. Business Journal

MARCH 28, 2017

Rubicon sued by publishing customer The Guardian, Tinder plans to launch website version, and Facebook clones Snapchat stories and then puts feature atop newsfeed, and more.

Customer 100

Customer Custom Snapchat Report 100

L.A. Business Journal

JULY 22, 2016

Birchbox runs customer service test on Snapchat, Free Reign Entertainment launches Shattered Skies, and Easypose expands on-demand yoga instruction.

Snapchat 100

Snapchat Customer Custom Services 100

TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Like the original Maslo, the new product is a service for journaling and personal growth, but this time it includes dashboards and visualization tools for the life coaches and training professionals that are molding the minds and leadership habits of tomorrow’s executives. Image courtesy of Maslo.

Coach 113

Coach Artificial Inteligence Product Services 113

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 2, 2021

In that context, I came across an old study of 27 startups featured in Inc’s annual “Anatomies of a Start-up,” done for “The Journal of Business Venturing,” and published by George Gendron in Inc Magazine. Offer customized products or services. Running out of capital in midstream is a brick wall that can derail even the best plans.

Startup 170

Startup Study Journal Sample 170

InfoChachkie

JULY 15, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared in The Wall Street Journal . Such fit exists when a profitable customer acquisition model can be repeatedly executed with consistent results and without the need of heroic efforts. Advertising - "We will monetize our customers via online ads.". Don''t Define Scale Too Early.

Journal 147

Journal Entrepreneur Advertising Resource 147