socalTECH

MARCH 19, 2013

Encino-based survey and sampling technology developer uSamp announced this morning that it has expanded its Consumer Insights division through the hiring of a new Senior Director of Insights and Strategy. uSamp said it has hired Robert Clancy, a veteran of such companies as Diageo, JCPenney, Blockbuster and PepsiCo, to the position.

Encino

socalTECH

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Broadcom said the new chip is sampling now to early access customers, with first commercial launches expected in Q1 of 2011. Broadcom's new BCM2157 dual-core, baseband processor includes functionality for mobile hot-spot, multiple touch screen, and other media and applications processing features. READ MORE>>.

Marketing

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Kickstarted , a new online community focused on successfully crowdfunded projects, launched today, in an effort to connect the organizers of crowdfunded projects from such sites as IndieGogo, Kickstarter, and other projects with customers. The site was founded by Candice Georgiadis, a jewelry designer based in Malibu.

Sites

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

One of our core tasks was “market analysis,&# which consistent of: market sizing, market forecasts, competitive analysis and then instructing customers on which direction to take. Here are some examples: - You ask a small sample set so that data isn’t statistically significant. who was in the sample set?

Statistics

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

service allows its customers to access its panel of screened and vetted survey respondents in real time, and will be available in beta in December. uSamp provides an online service to help customers conduct market research, surveys, and other research. Tags: usamp sample survey marketpalce. READ MORE>>.

Services

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 5, 2011

500 Hats , January 10, 2010 Developing new startup ideas - Chris Dixon , March 14, 2010 Batch Processing Millions and Millions of Images - Code as Craft , July 9, 2010 jQuery Plugin: Give Your Characters a NobleCount - The Product Guy , March 23, 2010 How do the sample Series Seed financing documents differ from typical Series A financing documents?

Startup

socalTECH

AUGUST 25, 2010

The firm did not say when mobile support will be generally available from the firm, however, it says it will be taking advantage of GPS systems built into those mobile devices to get better market data for its customers. READ MORE>>.

Mobile

socalTECH

JULY 13, 2010

Santa Barbara-based RingRevenue , the pay-per-call services firm headed by Jason Spievak, has signed on a new customer today, Rex Direct Net. Rex Direct Net is a performance marketing firm providing affiliate marketing, online lead generation and market research sampling. Financial details of the win were not nanounced.

Santa Barbara

socalTECH

DECEMBER 6, 2012

San Diego-based Biomatrica , a developer of technology for stabilizing DNA, RNA, and protein samples, has raised $5M in a funding round, the firm said today. Biomatrica develops ambient temperature biostability technology used for customers in the molecular diagnostics, forensics, biomedical research and other areas.

Sample

socalTECH

MAY 21, 2014

Broadcom said the chips are sampling with customers now. The new devices, the BCM20734 and BCM20738, support Bluetooth Smart and Bluetooth Classic, the two common varieties of the Bluetooth protocol. READ MORE>>. broadcom bluetooth chips wireless semiconductor hardware smart bluetoothsmart'

Sample

socalTECH

MAY 29, 2013

The new Wi-Fi SOC, the BCM4390, is sampling now to early access customers and is aimed at reaching full production in Q4. The company''s new Bluetooth Smart chip is aimed at use in Android-based smartphones and tablets. Broadcom said that both chips are designed to help boost the "Internet of Things" market. READ MORE>>.

Sample

socalTECH

MAY 28, 2014

Broadcom said the new chip, the BCM59350, is sampling with select customers. The new product is designed to be included by OEMs in their products, so that device manufacturers can create products which work on any of the wireless chargers. READ MORE>>. broadcom wireless charging chip standard a4wp'

Sample

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 31, 2012

Here is a sample of the reading list for the course that gives you a flavor for just how modern and practical this course is. I think it works well for startups because in startups there are inherently less rules and with customers there is less clarity about your product category. And that leads me to today’s post. In Summary.

Startup

socalTECH

MARCH 18, 2010

Broadcom reported that the new switch chips are sampling to its early access customers. READ MORE>>.

Sample

TechEmpower

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Leveraging LLMs to help users fill in text, whether it’s by providing starter content, samples, or highly personalized tips, makes their lives easier. So instead, we fill it with a completely custom blurb, written just for him: Hello! Now that AI is here to help, every textbox is an opportunity to help a customer through the challenge.

Generative AI

socalTECH

JANUARY 6, 2010

According to DIRECTV, its customers will receive a free software upgrade showing three, dedicated 3D channels to 3D television sets, including Panasonic's VIERA Full HD 3D TVs. Panasonic will be sponsoring the new HD 3D channels for one year. on producing additional, 3D programming to debut in 2010 and 2011.

El Segundo

socalTECH

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Los Angeles-based Instantly , the provider of market research and sampling tools, said it has upgraded its offerings, adding a number of key updates to its tools. According to Instantly, it is now offering up unrestricted access to its Instantly Automated Sample tool, which lets businesses target specific consumer for their research.

Sample

Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Consultants are good in that you can sample their work with short projects, change to other consultants quickly, and stop using them when a project is completed. At one time or another, most all businesses use consultants to fill the gaps in knowledge or to provide guidance for management.

Sample

socalTECH

MARCH 1, 2012

Last week, Pasadena-based Punchcard (www.punchcard.com) launched its mobile apps, which help local retailers provide rewards to loyal customers. It provides consumer rewards, and on the merchant side, it allows them to identify local customers and reacquire them by pushing them offers and incentives to come back. What is Punchcard?

Southern California

socalTECH

JUNE 9, 2010

We learned from our customer base that 75 percent of the people who make a purchase at one of our sales are purchasing those brands for the first time. We even have brands using us to test new products coming out in the future, to see if they will resonate with their customer base. What is all that funding going towards?

Sales

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 6, 2020

The result is that you often take a big financial hit, and lose key customers, before you realize that the change didn’t work. For example, several years ago Apple was so convinced that their new Apple III model would be a winner that they rolled it out broadly, rather than do a controlled release first with some key customers.

Sample

socalTECH

JULY 20, 2020

The company offers up its direct-to-consumer jewelry designs on a "try before you buy" basis, providing both customized jewelry and sample rings and other jewelry, which it ships directly to consumers to wear and use before they decide to pay for those items. De Beers Group is diamond mining, retail, and trading giant. READ MORE>>.

Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 27, 2020

As an aspiring entrepreneur, one of the most important things you need is a memorable “ elevator pitch ,” to communicate your startup value proposition and leave a great first impression on friends, investors, employees, and future customers. Customers think about alternatives, and investors worry about competitors.

Sample

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 22, 2014

My sample is over years. I doubt they have a customer problem. They want our customer records. But when pressed they equally complain about their existing service also. Yes, I’ve taken many UberX’s also. I get a mixed bag of feedback on Uber but generally it has been pretty positive. Louis and Chicago.

Press

socalTECH

JULY 7, 2009

Poway-based NEXUS Biosystems , a manufacturer of scientific equipment used to automate handling of samples for pharmaceutical, biotech, agrichemical, and research firms, disclosed this morning that has received a majority equity and growth financing from Telegraph Hill Partners.

Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 8, 2022

In reality, a simple Excel spreadsheet model customized around your assumptions can save you hours and avoid a wasted expense in validating alternative vendor and marketing decisions. Vendor costs are subject to change, customers are fickle, competitors come out of the woodwork and the economy can take a downturn. Marty Zwilling.

Startup

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

Broadcom said the new ICs are now sampling to early access customers. The firm's new single chip products include both the BCM3548 with WXGA display resolution support and BCM3549 with 1080p high definition resolution. READ MORE>>

Sample

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 2, 2021

Every investor has his own list, usually based on his own very small sample, or simply his gut feeling. Offer customized products or services. It’s the plan building process that provides the value, and gives you real insight into your market, your customers, and the competition.

Startup

Xconomy

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

It’s been almost two years since Organovo (NYSE: ONVO ) created a new business—using its bio-printing technology to create 3-D samples of living human liver tissue for use in testing the toxicity of pre-clinical drug candidates. As Murphy put it recently, “We don’t think of ourselves as a bio-printing company any more.

Sample

Eric Greenspan

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

Of course, I will bring my passion for “Mind Blowing Customer Experiences” to the business. Not only is the coffee delicious, but the customer will also love interacting with Macaw staff and we will always ensure delight. The Macaw “experience” will mirror that of my former companies.

Santa Barbara

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 17, 2016

For too many small businesses, customer service is still seen as a “burden.” The report also indicates that customer problem experiences continue to increase, up four percent to 54 percent since the last study. These days, relationships and online reviews are key drivers for over 80 percent of new customers.

Customer

TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

However, because they could not do the food tastings they were able to with the jerky, they decided to start a food club and sent samples of the burger in the mail. Ultimately 1,000 customers signed up, and The Kelp Burger is now the “hero product,” Boyd Myers said.

Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Here is a sampling of ten themes from the book that I think are just as relevant today as they were then: The reality of starting. Or your customers tell you what they need. In his classical humorous and cynical style, he could reset your dreaming in a moment. It’s not going to get better – it already is. The reality of innovating.

Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2020

In reality, a simple Excel spreadsheet model customized around your assumptions can save you hours and avoid a wasted expense in validating alternative vendor and marketing decisions. Vendor costs are subject to change, customers are fickle, competitors come out of the woodwork and the economy can take a downturn. Marty Zwilling.

Startup

Tech.Co

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Floravere , the first direct-to-consumer luxury bridal brand, is putting convenience back into the bride’s hands by delivering sample wedding gowns directly to their doorstep. Brides are able to select three samples from their collection to be shipped to their doorstep and mailed back with a pre-paid label within three days.

Sample

Berkonomics

MARCH 21, 2024

Consultants are good in that you can sample their work with short projects, change to other consultants quickly, and stop using them when a project is completed. The ideal use of consultants… At one time or another, most all businesses use consultants to fill the gaps in knowledge or to provide guidance for management.

Sample

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

We''ve build some evolutionary technology for Microsoft customers, so they can move forward and distribute their computing into the cloud, or use whatever future technology on their roadmap might ask them to do. We also run a free, weekly clinic for our customers who have downloaded our free community product. What is your background?

Startup