socalTECH

JANUARY 16, 2013

In the quest to re-make the business of publishing and journalism, there's been a lot of hand wringing and debate over the merits and complexities of online paywalls. Now, MediaPass signed up another big customer for its software this week, Weekly World News.

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L.A. Business Journal

AUGUST 3, 2020

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

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Media Temple''s customers include Sony, Nordstrom, The Wall Street Journal, Starbucks, IBM, Volkswagen, and many others. Media Temple was founded in 1998 by Demian Sellfors, and is currently headed by Russell P. According to GoDaddy, the two companies will continue to operate independently.

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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?”

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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.

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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.

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L.A. Business Journal

APRIL 28, 2017

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

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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.

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Journal Newsletter News Content 185

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.

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Customer Custom Snapchat Report 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.

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Technical Review Funding Patents Ideas 156

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.

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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.

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 20, 2015

A version of this article previously appeared in the Wall Street Journal. Instead, expeditiously pick a reasonable moniker and then get back to work delivering value to your customers. With a name like Smucker’s, it has to be good.” Beyond names, the only thing you should spend less time obsessing over is your logo.

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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.

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Snapchat Customer Custom Services 100

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 27, 2013

I mostly like to have coverage in the tech press where most of my customers (entrepreneurs) and business partners (other VCs) are. But I also need to address the other side of my customer base – the people who fund VCs (they are called LPs). Focus on Your Journalist Who is Likely Tech Savvy. They want validation. Kind of obvious.

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Blogging Journal Press Startup 309

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 23, 2022

I’ve always thought that I might be overly sensitive, until I saw an article about bad bosses a few years ago by The Business Journals , which claims that many employees spend 10 hours a month complaining or listening to others complain, and 75 percent say their boss is the most stressful part of their job. If not, don’t say it.”

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Startup Journal Customer Custom 141

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.

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Journal Advertising Media Invest 140

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.

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L.A. Business Journal

AUGUST 1, 2016

Petnet said its third-party servers suffered an outage on Wednesday evening, temporarily disabling about 10 percent of its internet-connected pet feeders.

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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.

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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?

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Technology Journal Report Google 145

Tech.Co

JUNE 24, 2022

The Wall Street Journal reports that Twitter, for instance, has refused to take on new staff it previously offered jobs to. “My Rising inflation has deterred customers from purchasing products online and shares in Etsy, Shopify, Wayfair, and Poshmark all plummeted last month. Please verify before subscribing.

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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!

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

If you see a customer service problem hurting the company, step up proactively with a proposal to fix it. Not just degrees, but loading up on books, business journals, and blogs that your top executive favors. You attitude and the clothes you wear assert your authority to subordinates, peers, the media, and customers.

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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

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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.

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Artificial Inteligence Marketing Press Education 197

L.A. Business Journal

MARCH 15, 2021

which generates customer acquisition leads for insurance carriers through a digital platform, is far from a typical tech startup. MediaAlpha Inc.,

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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.

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L.A. Business Journal

APRIL 5, 2021

has built its business around finding ways for customers to “both do well and do good,” and its latest product is aimed at consumers worried about the environmental impact of their spending. Banking services company Aspiration Partners Inc.

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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.

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Startup Entrepreneur SEO Venture Capital 363

L.A. Business Journal

OCTOBER 29, 2020

will move jobs to Van Nuys Airport from Long Beach as part of a streamlining and modernizing of its customer service. Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.

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L.A. Business Journal

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For companies that rely on long-term customers, “churn” — a term that refers to the number of canceled or lapsed subscriptions — is a major challenge.

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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.

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IP Patents Journal Equity 210

InfoChachkie

MARCH 23, 2015

A version of this article previously appeared in the Wall Street Journal. A company''s Net Promoter Score (NPS) is a beloved metric slavishly tracked and reported by product marketing and customer support executives of both established and nascent enterprises. The higher a company’s NPS, allegedly the higher its customer satisfaction.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

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 86

Technical Review Patents Ideas Journal 86

L.A. Business Journal

JUNE 28, 2021

A host of local startups have been instrumental in changing the way hungry customers shop for groceries, order takeout and sample food from multiple restaurants.

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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.".

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