Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

If you are an entrepreneur not using this model, it may be time to consider a pivot. If you are looking to start a new business in any domain, it’s definitely worth your time to check your fit for one of these models: Membership website model. This one is an extension of the insurance model into new domains.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 19, 2015

According to the latest Kaufman Startup Activity Index , entrepreneurs are making an unprecedented comeback in America, with data showing the largest year-over-year increase in two decades. Thus a record number of entrepreneurs (and employees) are getting rich. Social media is a boon for entrepreneurs and startups.

Startup 108

Startup Social Media Entrepreneur Satisfaction 108

SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

He has a really interesting background as a product manager and now an entrepreneur. We are creating a platform that enables users to play instant games and apps directly on the computer desktop. Fascinating that you are going against the trend of trying to make everything a web application. Tell me a bit about your background.

Product 150

Product Entrepreneur Social Media Google 150

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 27, 2020

If you are an entrepreneur not using this model, it may be time to consider a pivot. If you are looking to start a new business in any domain, it’s definitely worth your time to check your fit for one of these models: Membership website model. This one is an extension of the insurance model into new domains.

Startup 168

Startup Custom Customer Netflix 168

socalTECH

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Their "Drive To" product provides a web-based navigator, which require no download, and we saw that there were lots of things we could do together to target the right person, at the right time, using a web-based GPS. Eli Portnoy: We were definitely not looking at acquisition opportunities. It was really great.

Startup 225

Startup Acquisition Doc Ideas 225

socalTECH

JUNE 1, 2011

One of the biggest forces that has emerged in the Internet in recent years has been crowdsourcing, the way the web has empowered users to drive the creation of content and information online. Clark Benson: I'm a serial entrepreneur, and have had one prior Internet exit. It's a very flexible, open platform, and is pretty open ended.

Startup 195

Startup Platform Sites Java 195

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

“The one-day event will bring together leading executives, entrepreneurs and professionals to celebrate this diverse L.A. That said, YouTube Network Fullscreen platform is blazing this new trail with 2.5 And last, but definitely, not least, who can ignore the black comedian online powerhouse who is Glozell Green?

Hollywood 100

Hollywood Screening Ideas Entertainment 100

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 13, 2011

We discuss the origins of Webdoc and as an entrepreneur how Vincent deals with competitors and the general day to day of being an entrepreneur. Webdoc is a web platform that allows you to easily create interactive posts mixing different web contents through a simple and intuitive drag & drop interface.

Startup 97

Startup Web Content Media 97

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Hamilton Chan is founder of Los Angeles-based PaperLinks (www.paperlinks.com), a new startup which is developing mobile applications which take advantage of QR codes--the 3D barcodes which are cropping up everywhere--to help users marketers go beyond just linking those codes to web pages, but also to power social applications.

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Startup Tips Web Platform 233

socalTECH

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Los Angeles-based BiasSync (www.biassync.com) was founded by three, very experienced serial entrepreneurs-- Michele Ruiz (broadcast journalism), Robin Richards (CareerArc, Internships.com, NTI Group, MP3), and Dan Gould (former VP of Technology for Tinder). It's the idea of bringing a modern web experience to this.

Content 150

Content Training Education Outsource Development 150

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 6, 2011

Could we really build a generalize platform and assemble the data in a cost effective way? With that said, what books, blogs or other resources do you recommend for emerging entrepreneurs? The real entrepreneur feels like they just found nirvana while the wantrepreneur (congratulations on creating a new word) never comes back.”.

Entrepreneur 232

Entrepreneur Competition Software Review Course 232

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Building a strong tech industry to rival that of Silicon Valley is definitely no easy feat, but the overall feeling within Cal Tech’s Baxter Hall at last week’s event certainly bodes well for the year. With a scale-able platform ready to expand to different industries (utilities and maintenance services, etc.)

Technical Review 94

Technical Review Idealab Startup Mobile 94

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Having done lots of those, I realized that there was a really great opportunity, from the standpoint of harnessing the higher quality in streaming platforms. I founded NowLive a year ago, dedicated to producing and streaming live, professional events for the web and mobile, and anchored interactive. What's unique about NowLive?

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Paramount Entertainment Hollywood Content 187

From the Venture Trenches

APRIL 30, 2013

As a member of NextSpace I have witnessed Amplify in operation and it is a shop that definitely believes in good rewards stemming from hard work. The value that is being “added” is often at arms length or via a specialist who interacts with the entrepreneur. Unwinding at an Amplify party. Setting up for Eric Garcetti.

Web Design 103

Web Design Social Media Seed Funding Design 103

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 24, 2011

Could we really build a generalize platform and assemble the data in a cost effective way? With that said, what books, blogs or other resources do you recommend for emerging entrepreneurs? The real entrepreneur feels like they just found nirvana while the wantrepreneur (congratulations on creating a new word) never comes back.”.

Blogging 219

Blogging Entrepreneur Software Review Course 219

socalTECH

JUNE 13, 2019

I started a web design company, and ended up going to college in Florida, but kept on running the company on the side. That was the first time I raised any kind of capital, $600,000 in capital, for a social gifting platformback when Facebook was very generous with data. Other people have tried to put linear television on the Web.

Startup 124

Startup Content Demand Netflix 124

socalTECH

APRIL 30, 2013

We spent the last few years building our advertising ad serving platform, and launched about two months ago. It''s a big market, and we feel like it''s one we definitely want to own. We''ll go on to Android next, and potentially also move to the web, towards the convergence of where girls are. That''s extremely important.

Mobile 208

Mobile Networking Media Advertising 208

InfoChachkie

JUNE 2, 2011

Value Prop Twitter Style : Central Desktop is: “a cloud-based social collaboration platform for businesses.&#. "Today, web-collaboration means everything from web-meetings, to video conferencing, to Skype, etc. The definition will continue to change, which is why we see opportunity."

Newsletter 213

Newsletter Conference Marketing Advertising 213

socalTECH

APRIL 16, 2010

I actually started my web site, CheapCheapCheap, while I was in college. Albert Ko: Yes, we're definitely looking to expand, although still pretty local. Albert Ko: With social media right now, it's definitely scalable. Tags: entrepreneur coupon retail hyperlocal local deals dealperk albert. READ MORE>>.

Orange County 170

Orange County Startup Sites Southern California 170

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2015

If you are an entrepreneur not using this model, it may be time to consider a pivot. If you are looking to start a new business in any domain, it’s definitely worth your time to check your fit for one of these models: Membership website model. business model entrepreneur startup subscription' Marty Zwilling.

Startup 106

Startup Custom Customer Netflix 106

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2011

A typical definition (from Wikipedia) is that “cloud computing, is Internet-based computing, whereby shared resources, software and information are provided to computers and other devices on-demand, like a public utility.” That’s about 25 words which I’m certain doesn’t paint a very precise picture to the entrepreneurs I know.

Cloud Computing 91

Cloud Computing Startup Demand SaaS 91

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

One of the firms launching this week there is Los Angeles-based NativeTung (www.nativetung.com), which is developing tools to help web sites translate and create multilingual versions of their sites. Idris Manley: Essentially, what we do is we create a global layer for web sites, that supports multiple language content channels.

Startup 133

Startup Technical Review Social Network Content 133

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

SocialEngine is a white-label, community platform. We're definitely Los Angeles natives, but we got the opportunity to do TechStars. The other reason for building it, is LA is crapped on all the time from a press perspective and entrepreneur perspective. Alex Benzer: We're definitely looking at taking money later this year.

Startup 242

Startup CTO Coach Blogging Social Media 242

socalTECH

JUNE 19, 2015

The way we are doing that, is by building a search platform, which allows recruiters to find professionals where they are engaging online. John Jersin: We're building a search platform, similar to how Google crawls the web, picking up information about professionals, and aggregating that together into our search index.

Technology 100

Technology Google Startup Orange County 100

InfoChachkie

JUNE 9, 2011

Value Prop Twitter Style : “Ranker is a social site/platform for ranking anything, powered by semantic technology that aggregates opinions into ‘wisdom of crowds’ rankings”. However, from my understanding you might actually be the largest consumer website using "semantic web" technology – can you explain how that works? “In

Google 264

Google Organic Search Sites Startup 264

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 25, 2014

I’ve definitely thought to myself “take me back” multiple times. Tons of great conversations about new startups, hardware, and the entrepreneurs building them. Well, thanks to a fantastic partnership with the good people at crowd fun ding platform, Indiegogo , we were able to do just that!

Entertainment 99

Entertainment Google Entrepreneur Course 99

From the Venture Trenches

APRIL 30, 2013

As a member of NextSpace I have witnessed Amplify in operation and it is a shop that definitely believes in good rewards stemming from hard work. The value that is being “added” is often at arms length or via a specialist who interacts with the entrepreneur. Unwinding at an Amplify party. Setting up for Eric Garcetti.

Web Design 40

Web Design Social Media Seed Funding Design 40

socalTECH

MARCH 11, 2016

But, what we're building now is a social contact platform. Not only is it a software-a-service to help organizations run their businesses more efficiently and effectively, but it also allows partners, such as third party developers, tap into the platform to give the best of breed software to nonprofit organizations.

Help 100

Help San Diego Organization Startup 100

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 10, 2010

First, I believe that Seesmic has an excellent product – especially the web version of their product and that having another senior and experienced exec like Loic Le Meur would be great for Twitter. But in any platform community this happens. Short answer: quality is more important than quantity). Kind of obvious, huh?

Acquisition 287

Acquisition Develop Development Conference 287

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2010

A typical definition (from Wikipedia) is that “cloud computing, is Internet-based computing, whereby shared resources, software and information are provided to computers and other devices on-demand, like a public utility.” That’s about 25 words which I’m certain doesn’t paint much of a picture to the entrepreneurs I know.

Cloud Computing 48

Cloud Computing Demand IBM IBM 48

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

We will be bringing you some of the hottest startups around to give you a quick rundown about their companies and get to know the entrepreneur behind those companies. This Panel is filled with investing super stars who will be going over must have content for all the startups and entrepreneurs out there. Adrenaline Fueled Angel.

Social Media 71

Social Media Technical Review Mixergy Tech Coast Angels 71

socalTECH

JANUARY 3, 2014

Being an entrepreneur, and definitely in the early stages, you''re going out, and meeting people, and becoming part of a community, meeting other, like-minded people, and sharing ideas. When we started this, we were a web-based platform, because that''s what made the most sense when we started. That''s a huge part of it.

Entertainment 206

Entertainment Startup Southern California Netflix 206

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2016

If you are an entrepreneur not using this model, it may be time to consider a pivot. If you are looking to start a new business in any domain, it’s definitely worth your time to check your fit for one of these models: Membership website model. This one is an extension of the insurance model into new domains.

Startup 56

Startup Custom Customer Netflix 56

socalTECH

JULY 20, 2011

However, it was an idea and concept which had been brewing for awhile, and besides, I had a personal interest in starting my own company and wanting to be an entrepreneur. It was definitely an interesting lead up to what we're doing not at HitFix. Variety was definitely the largest and sexiest of those publications.

News 173

News Entertainment Startup Bertelsmann 173

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 25, 2010

Any SoCal entrepreneur raising early-stage money should put Rincon on their short list. If you haven’t read it you should definitely buy it – other people just like you did. 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.

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Guide Funding Venture Capital Technical Review 293

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 3, 2011

A mobile and web platform that lets our users give and receive text messaging advice in a anonymous social community. Then fellow Trojan Alex Banayan gave a talk about the three traits of success in an entrepreneur. People who want to learn something connect with people that can teach them. Neighborly. Text To Get Her.

USC 82

USC Startup Tech Coast Angels Guide 82

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 4, 2014

Ian Harris, VP of local Cleantech incubator believes ‘Cleantech’ is now more a political term than a technological definition. As a Resident Entrepreneur at UCLA’s Institute for Innovation and Technology Transfer, she spends her time on working on the investment side of new, emerging technologies.

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UCLA Technical Review Software Review Incubator 99