SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 6, 2010

Seidenberg, who leads the nation's largest mobile, broadband and telecommunications company, will discuss how the network of 2020 will deliver personalized content to you when you want it and where you want it. Will the world of "broadcast push" networks evolve into a world of "subscriber pull" networks?

USC 100

USC Screening Content Mobile 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 13, 2020

Others send investors email and business plans in all uppercase or no punctuation. Of course, previous successes provide more direct evidence of a network of the right people. By definition, entrepreneurs need to love the art of the start, and that love needs to come across as part of the first impression you deliver to any investor.

Entrepreneur 126

Entrepreneur Social Media Patents Mentor 126

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and highlight several videos, podcasts, or eBooks of you and your technology. Be consistent is their application, and provide contact information for both phone and email access.

Web 117

Web Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising 117

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 2, 2015

It was on par with DreamForce in attention to detail, networking potential, entertainment and speaker quality. The speakers get what they want (small, private networking) and the audience gets what they want – world-class speakers. If you want to network you need to plan relentlessly in advance. ” It is what it is.

Web 150

Web Conference Technical Review Class 150

Tech.Co

MARCH 9, 2020

As a manager or project leader, it can be hard to keep track of whether or not your remote workers are actually working without installing a 24/7 video feed in your employees' living room – and you definitely shouldn't do that. But even with a genuine network, there are risks. Check In Effectively. Project Management Software.

Tips 157

Tips Software Review Study Email 157

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

In my last post I pointed out that many of the media commentators who have criticized the YouTube video network companies as not having strong businesses were mistaken. Much of network television can cost $100,000 / minute to produce. That is the definition of Disruptive Technology. But distribution is now unlimited.

Company 339

Company Companies Technical Review Content 339

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 11, 2021

I’m not suggesting that every startup needs a lawyer, but you should definitely pay attention, and not be afraid to consult legal counsel if any of these raise qualms for you. Finding a lawyer early is easy these days, through local networking or even online services like LegalZoom.

Patents 145

Patents Legalzoom Invest Startup 145

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 4, 2016

Modern-society is also littered with over-networkers and over-introducers and professional conference attendees. Or an angel investor starts emailing the CEO of a company with all the people they want him or her to meet. That’s why focus is critical. It starts seemingly innocent enough.

Innocal 255

Innocal Conference Help Study 255

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

These days the media formats range from email, phone, radio, television, to social media. Social media includes blogs, social networks, and video-sharing sites. A crisis is an event, precipitated by a specific incident, that attracts critical media attention and lasts for a definite period of time.

Media 118

Media Tips Social Media Startup 118

SoCal CTO

MARCH 2, 2015

I have quite a few conversations like this and am having one via email right now, so it inspired me to put it in a post instead. Targeting Your Job Search The best starting place is to visit my post on: One Page Job Networking Tool. It’s a good idea to start with a fairly narrow definition.

CTO Hire 150

CTO Hire CTO Coach Los Angeles Angel 150

InfoChachkie

JULY 20, 2012

This is a powerful concept because it tracks word-of-mouth conversions and lets us see how the action affects a person’s network of friends, and their friends’ networks of friends, and so on. • Facebook • Twitter • Delicious • LinkedIn • StumbleUpon • Add to favorites • Email • RSS.

Advertising 145

Advertising RSS Blogging Networking 145

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2010

Like you, I struggle to return everybody’s emails because I get too many. When added to my volume of Facebook messages, LinkedIn requests, blog comments and Tweets my head is definitely below water. So I often try to stay off of email during the day. I’ve been stuck in email hell for quite some time.

Product 280

Product Startup Email Technical Review 280

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 13, 2011

Here’s my advice: A got an email from a young, super bright entrepreneur today. He responded by emailing the COO and asking him to lunch. I get emails all the time from people asking me on a first date and saying, “how about if I buy you dinner.” A guy I would love to work with – maybe even hire myself.

Venture Capital 397

Venture Capital Startup Email Networking 397

Berkonomics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

If you’re seeing this movie for the first time from the top, you need to ask many questions and be led by your outside team, whether legal, financial, accounting, or networking – or all. Email readers, continue here.] Welcome to the club. First, should you inform your employees of the deal? Let’s back up to the headline. “A

Press 214

Press Pricing Email Activity 214

socalTECH

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Over the past few months I've been building my networking, and we've done about a deal a month so far. We definitely do post proof-of-concept, and would prefer post-revenue companies. I think the right team and network are very important, as is traction, validated by customers. The other way, is to email us at info@karlinvc.com.

Funding 253

Funding Startup Invest Commerce 253

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2019

So you need to build a network even outside of your company. If I never emailed anybody back after our meeting I can tell you something that would shock you. You can’t get mad if people don’t return your emails or calls. Developing an audience gives you a bigger network, bigger knowledge and more power to get ahead.

Pomona 253

Pomona Startup Tips Networking 253

SoCal CTO

MARCH 12, 2012

I've recently received several emails from people looking for a technical cofounder for their startup. Here's an example of that kind of email. Tech Events / Meetups - In Los Angeles, There are lots of Networking Events in Los Angeles and Southern California that are techie oriented. Ask them about your concept.

CTO Hire 211

CTO Hire CTO Coach Startup Equity 211

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2015

I’m not talking about the Shark Tank TV show, but some might say the panel fits the definition. After a rational allocation of your team’s time, ask for a definitive close and be willing to walk away. Finding investors is best done by talking to peers and attending networking events. Investors without a clue.

Entrepreneur 108

Entrepreneur Coach Invest Sample 108

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and highlight several videos, podcasts, or eBooks of you and your technology. Be consistent is their application, and provide contact information for both phone and email access.

Search Engine Optimization 88

Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising SEO 88

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 13, 2010

The fact that Disqus provides a means for me to authenticate quickly and easily using Facebook Connect or Twitter Oauth is great stuff and definitely increases the likelihood that I’ll leave a comment. Email Address Almost every startup wants and needs email as a means of notifying users. Take a look at Startup Metrics.

Google 292

Google Startup Yahoo Email 292

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2012

I’m definitely not lobbying here for promising things you can’t deliver, or hiring a publicist before your first programmer. I’m talking about doing some real networking to test your elevator pitch, and get to know some potential investors before you ask them for money. Be unabashedly aggressive. Give it to them.

Startup 96

Startup Writing Newsletter Blogging 96

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

The irony: a sad state that even with the huge number of social network applications we have at our disposal, we’re oftentimes lost, unable to keep up, or still lose touch so easily. After connecting and verifying social network accounts, users gain a ‘virtual personal assistant’ to manage their social connections.

Web 74

Web Social Network Email Networking 74

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 21, 2011

What we all need is a digital tool that can extract data from business cards, as well as sync it with your cell phone, your email, and the social networks you use. That doesn’t address social networks and other lists you may have. Social networks have added additional layer of complexity to this challenge. Shareware.

Technical Review 83

Technical Review Technology Software Review Social Network 83

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 22, 2019

These days the media formats range from email, phone, radio, television, to social media. Social media includes blogs, social networks, and video-sharing sites. A crisis is an event, precipitated by a specific incident, that attracts critical media attention and lasts for a definite period of time.

Press 96

Press Entrepreneur Social Media Training 96

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2014

Others send investors email and business plans in all uppercase or no punctuation. Of course, previous successes provide more direct evidence of a network of the right people. By definition, entrepreneurs need to love the art of the start, and that love needs to come across as part of the first impression you deliver to any investor.

Entrepreneur 107

Entrepreneur Angel Social Media Patents 107

SoCal CTO

MAY 21, 2012

Evolving Role of Social Networks for Startups In this talk, Tony traces the evolution of how startups have leveraged social networks and social media as part of their solutions over the past ten years. These are exciting and fun experiences for everyone involved. Possibly even more interesting is the rapidly growing data sources.

CTO Hire 175

CTO Hire Startup Metrics eHarmony 175

InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

In contrast, social networking sites drove a record number of clicks, up 20% over the prior year. Clearly there is a shift occurring in users'' behavior, as social networks continue to hone their product discovery and purchase capabilities. Google is great at search, yet their G+ social network wasn’t the most successful.

Entrepreneur 210

Entrepreneur Commerce Sites Social Network 210

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

However Gmail is only private email conversations. We're definitely Los Angeles natives, but we got the opportunity to do TechStars. They'll reply to my emails in half an hour, and give us great feedback on what we're doing. Alex Benzer: We're definitely looking at taking money later this year.

Startup 242

Startup CTO Coach Blogging Social Media 242

socalTECH

MAY 30, 2019

We could still deliver applicants and deliver passive job seekers to a company, but we could also delivery applicants that already understood what the cultur of the company was, and be able to measure the kind of footprint people were making on a social network. That's been very effective. If you're not quick you're not there.

Content 193

Content Social Network Coach Help 193

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 7, 2011

I’m definitely not lobbying here for promising things you can’t deliver, or hiring a publicist before your first programmer. I’m talking about doing some real networking to test your elevator pitch, and get to know some potential investors before you ask them for money. Be unabashedly aggressive. Give it to them.

Startup 92

Startup Writing Newsletter Blogging 92

socalTECH

APRIL 14, 2011

I ended up passing on the Twitter investment, but I put out a blog post at the time--I was working for CBS--asking if someone would want to build it, and a kid named Soren MacBeth emailed me back saying he'd build it, which started the idea of StockTwits. We've just added a layer on top of all the social networks particular to finance.

Ideas 248

Ideas Web Startup Content 248

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 25, 2013

And still able to make it out to LA networking events. Soleil returns emails at 1.30am. In the most perfect sense of the definition. Somehow she was always on a flight up to Seattle or San Francisco. Always meeting her product ship dates. Getting involved with political events and fund raisers. million Twitter followers.

Startup 398

Startup Design Downey Activity 398

Frank Addante

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Sanebox (Email Organization) : Service that uses algorithms to organize your email into what’s important and what’s not. The website is great, but definitely download the desktop app (and set it to open at login), iPad and mobile apps. It works amazing well. Tips: Trust it. Download App: iPhone | Android.

Tool 112

Tool Tips Yammer Organization 112

Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Our guest insight this week comes from David Steakley, a past President of the Houston Angel Network, and a reformed management consultant. Email readers, continue here.] Faithful in little; faithful in much. Things will definitely go wrong. By David Steakley. Hang on, David tells it like he sees it! – DB.

Invest 228

Invest Angel Email Examples 228

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 3, 2013

This definitely makes it easier to slip in your pocket while still giving plenty of space to work. Definitely something to consider for any Ingress players out there. . - Internal Storage: 32 GB on-board , support for up to 64 GB of expandable memory for a total of 96 GB. Bluetooth® Version 4.0. As LG’s first 5.5″

Screening 104

Screening IP Mobile Social Network 104

SoCal CTO

APRIL 27, 2011

I have a great network of fellow CTOs, especially in the Los Angeles area. I often will tap into that network to try to help find people for startups. If you are a non-technical founder, you will definitely need help to do this. " I personally do this via a quick call and follow-up with email/LinkedIn connection, etc.

CTO Hire 282

CTO Hire CTO Coach Technical Review Startup 282

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2010

I’m definitely not lobbying here for promising things you can’t deliver, or hiring a publicist before your first programmer. I’m talking about doing some real networking to test your elevator pitch, and get to know some potential investors before you ask them for money. Be unabashedly aggressive. Give it to them.

Startup 90

Startup Writing Newsletter Blogging 90