SoCal CTO

APRIL 27, 2011

I'd suggest: Startup CTO or Developer , Startup Founder Developer Gap , Part-Time CTO , Technology Advisor , CTO Founder , Acting CTO. Interviewing them is also tough, especially if you are not yourself technical. Get a Technology Advisor that can help. This happens A LOT among technical people. This is a must.

CTO Hire 225

CTO Hire CTO Coach Technical Review Startup 225

SoCal CTO

MARCH 3, 2011

Many of the founders of these companies are surprised to learn that I'm willing to review what they are doing (maybe an hour) and get on the phone for an hour with them and provide free advice. What's you believe is your biggest technology risk, if any? You will get a response via email to schedule a time to talk. What Is This?

CTO Hire 264

CTO Hire Startup Technical Review Development Team Review 264

SoCal CTO

MARCH 3, 2011

Many of the founders of these companies are surprised to learn that I'm willing to review what they are doing (maybe an hour) and get on the phone for an hour with them and provide free advice. What's you believe is your biggest technology risk, if any? You will get a response via email to schedule a time to talk. What Is This?

CTO Hire 259

CTO Hire Startup Technical Review Development Team Review 259

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. Highlight interviews and reviews from recognized industry sources, and news sources.

Web 117

Web Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising 117

SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 24, 2011

While some technical aspects in the post quickly changed (e.g., It's definitely worth a read if you've not seen it before as background for this post. Design Challenge In this particular web site, we needed to get the user's email (and password). They tell you the other option is to provide your email and password.

Design 225

Design Mahalo Social Network Email 225

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 6, 2011

At its release, email was heralded as the best thing since the facsimile aka the fax machine. Well email may be the savior of the Western world’s time, but like all great inventions of the last century, it could use a little help. It is definitely built for users who need information quickly and at a glance.

Email 102

Email Platform Web Summary 102

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

The main thrust of the post is that with YouTube taking a 45% of revenue and talent taking 70% of the remaining revenue, YouTube Networks didn’t have sustainable businesses unless they invested heavily in technology as a tool to increase margin and provide defensibility. That is the definition of Disruptive Technology.

Company 339

Company Companies Technical Review Content 339

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. Here’s the latest technology. For individual entrepreneurs, it’s a high-end alternative (entry $5+/month), and it’s definitely a candidate for your business sales force.

Technical Review 83

Technical Review Technology Software Review Social Network 83

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

In this world of constant change, new technologies, and a thousand cultures, it’s evident and somehow comforting to me that the basic rules for business prosperity really haven’t changed in the last hundred years. Business success is still more about the people than the technology or idea involved.

Technical Review 126

Technical Review Ideas Entrepreneur Customer 126

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. Tim Ferriss gave this extra emphasis in his book.

Product 280

Product Startup Email Technical Review 280

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 11, 2011

We answer these questions and really dive into the LG 4G Thrill in our review below. I was able to get tons of stuff done using productive apps, sent emails, Facebooked and Tweeted all without experiencing any delays. Does calling it the “4G” Thrill really mean its faster in the data speeds department? Sporting a 4.3-inch

Software Review 77

Software Review Screening Orange County Mobile 77

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 2, 2015

And as always some critics weighed in publicly and authoritatively on Twitter without some nuance in thinking about this critique such as, “Wait, my own city hosts DreamForce every year, which has become one of the most successful tech events on the calendar. But if you want a great trip to Dublin then you should definitely go!

Web 150

Web Conference Technical Review Class 150

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 19, 2010

The Samsung Galaxy S definitely deserves a double take at the least. However, not all things are perfect and there are some issues that will be brought up later in this review. Integrates SMS, Social Network Services, email, and calendar accounts. A bright and beautiful screen thanks to the Super AMOLED display. The Basics.

Technical Review 40

Technical Review Screening RSS Web 40

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. Highlight interviews and reviews from recognized industry sources, and news sources.

Search Engine Optimization 88

Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising SEO 88

TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Pro tip: take on the mantle of book editor for a major tech publication, and the publishers will mail you books for free. Quality tech news from around the web. The Japanese government failed to pay out billions of yen in government benefits for years due to faulty data. What a boring mess. Written by Arman Tabatabai.

Venture Capital 202

Venture Capital Startup Technical Review Invest 202

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Silicon Valley, in a proverbial hornet’s nest of legal intrigue has been buzzing with one of the biggest (and possibly unsettling) displays of indian giving that the tech world has seen this year. Check out a sample demo of their Google Glass product, due to arrive in 2014 (well, it was due to arrive then).

Technical Review 74

Technical Review Startup Software Review Google 74

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

They’re not in search of price fixing or collusion, they’re in search of diligence information about the company. That was an important part of our “social proof&# that we had built interesting technology. Two emailed Marc Benioff directly. My assertion was that information flows outside of their process.

Pricing 292

Pricing Entrepreneur Technical Review Venture Capital 292

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 6, 2010

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. Several of these have good reviews, including PIMEX, Diasho, Enhilex, and Advanced Contact Manager. Even email is a problem. The solution is simple to define.

Technical Review 48

Technical Review Technology Software Review Social Network 48

InfoChachkie

MAY 7, 2012

If you are fortunate to pitch a sophisticated investor in person, assume they already believe in the veracity of your idea, the market and the underlying technological trends. As such, part of our diligence process includes assessing how clearly and honestly the entrepreneur communicates.

Ideas 251

Ideas Venture Capital Education Entrepreneur 251

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 25, 2010

If you haven’t read it you should definitely buy it – other people just like you did. Before booking a hotel I always check out Trip Advisor and read reviews. The emails we all get on the AngelList get say something like, “New gaming platform invested in by Dave McClure, Chris Yeh and Jeff Clavier.

Guide 293

Guide Funding Venture Capital Technical Review 293

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2013

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 write a “white paper” on your technology. Highlight interviews and reviews from recognized industry sources, and news sources. Offer support assistance and guarantee.

Search Engine Optimization 105

Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising SEO 105

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

some came from our customer service, some were to improve performance / scalability from tech ops, some were bug fixes, etc.) They attended property management association meetings in Oregon outside of the technology echo chamber of California to get a sense for people’s daily problems. I rarely see the tech team do this.

Organization 280

Organization Customer Custom Tips 280

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 24, 2010

But based on the number of victims still looking for technology or laws to protect them, we may be attacking symptoms rather than the real problem. A simple inquiry or response to one of these emails will get you permanently tagged as a prime scam candidate, meaning a flood of new deals. Chain emails. Delete the message.

Email 89

Email Symantec Technical Review Education 89

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

In this world of constant change, new technologies, and a thousand cultures, it’s evident and somehow comforting to me that the basic rules for business prosperity really haven’t changed in the last hundred years. Business success is still more about the people than the technology or idea involved.

Technical Review 53

Technical Review Ideas Entrepreneur Customer 53

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 31, 2011

But people are still begging for more technology or laws, often to protect them from themselves. A simple inquiry or response to one of these emails will get you permanently tagged as a prime scam candidate, meaning a flood of new deals. Chain emails. They should be webpage URLs, not downloads, and definitely not “.exe”

Funding 91

Funding Startup Email Symantec 91

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

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. Highlight interviews and reviews from recognized industry sources, and news sources.

Search Engine Optimization 54

Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising SEO 54

socalTECH

JUNE 25, 2013

We send you reminders by email, and deliver as many times a year as you prefer. round changes things for us, and will let us invest in infrastructure, build our team, invest in media, and also invest in technology to better leverage our spend on media. We also have Just Because, which schedules random deliveries. Closing this $1.1M

Services 215

Services Technical Review Startup Pricing 215

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2012

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 write a “white paper” on your technology. Highlight interviews and reviews from recognized industry sources, and news sources. Offer support assistance and guarantee.

Search Engine Optimization 96

Search Engine Optimization Entrepreneur Sites Advertising 96

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Use your knowledge of evolving needs and technology to add more value than competitors, and introduce clients to each other to build partnerships. They expect reviews and testimonials from other clients. They match individual customer preferences, whether it be voice, email, texting, or social media, to close deals.

Social Media 56

Social Media Pricing Technical Review Demand 56

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 18, 2010

Here’s how I break down the four quadrants (and I’ve put my definitions in here – not Covey’s). So things that have to be done early get done early, but only at the last possible moment that the early task is due. Sounds harsh but when you think about it that’s what email really is.

Slides 374

Slides Email Entrepreneur Startup 374

socalTECH

MAY 27, 2009

The first couple of weeks, we were almost like a startup--getting things set up, infrastructure, email, and also doing lots of networking to get back in touch with the guys I've worked with in Southern California. There are definitely interesting things in Southern California.

Southern California 113

Southern California Venture Capital Startup SoCal 113

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 23, 2010

I was an early user of Quora and like all new technologies they take a bit of playing with them for a while, discussing them with others and reflecting on them to let them sink in. You definitely notice the people who are engaged with your content and you can’t help but click on the link of their name to see just who they are.

Blogging 301

Blogging SEO Startup Writing 301

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2010

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. Publish a daily blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Highlight interviews and reviews from recognized industry sources, and popular news sources. Follow-up for customer satisfaction.

Tips 92

Tips Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising 92

socalTECH

MARCH 16, 2015

We spoke with co-founder David Kierzkowski and Agnes Kozera about the company, and how its technology and marketplace is enabling growth for both YouTubers and brands. Unlike agencies and MCNs, who work with YouTubers through a sales force, we use technology to do that. We''re definitely moving towards that.

Content 100

Content Platform Startup Marketing 100

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Stewart Roberts , President of Orange County of Tech Coast Angels. Definitely tune in Wednesday Sept. Most people facing this problem resort to mass text messages, and long, frustrating email chains. Be sure to tune in at 5:30pm PT. Panel speakers: Paige Craig , aka. Adrenaline Fueled Angel. Allen Morgan , Mayfield Ventures.

Social Media 71

Social Media Technical Review Mixergy Tech Coast Angels 71

SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 11, 2010

This month’s big question is Examples of Big Impact from Technology and I’ve taken it as an opportunity to go back and look at the elements of different projects that I’ve worked on over the years that have had a big impact. And last, but certainly not least, definitely keep in mind the necessity of having lots of reminders.

Satisfaction 167

Satisfaction Examples Course Technical Review 167

socalTECH

JUNE 15, 2011

What's the technology behind this? We've been innovating over the last fifteen months, and have to patents pending on the technology right now. With all due respect to the business here, this is barely at the tip of the iceberg-even though we've delivered 11.3 Eric Frankel: It was "be careful what you wish for".

Entertainment 159

Entertainment Startup Class Santa Barbara 159