Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 22, 2012

If you are an entrepreneur today, and not using social media to promote your business, you are missing out on a huge opportunity. Most social media outlets don’t require a subscription charge, but they certainly require an investment – in people, in technology, your reputation, and your time.

Social Media 95

Social Media Media Startup Platform 95

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 18, 2011

If you are an entrepreneur today, and not using social media to promote your business, you are missing out on a huge opportunity. Most social media outlets don’t require a subscription charge, but they certainly require an investment – in people, in technology, your reputation, and your time.

Social Media 93

Social Media Media Entrepreneur Platform 93

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Now, even the earliest stage startup can rise to visibility or be forever lost by their first media spotlight, so it behooves us all to know the rules early. Most entrepreneurs I know admit to a poor first media interaction, and many are still waiting for the instant replay. On the social media side, the stakes are just as great.

Media 118

Media Tips Social Media Startup 118

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 22, 2019

Now, even the earliest stage startup can rise to visibility or be forever lost by their first media spotlight, so it behooves us all to know the rules early. Most entrepreneurs I know admit to a poor first media interaction, and many are still waiting for the instant replay. On the social media side, the stakes are just as great.

Press 96

Press Entrepreneur Social Media Training 96

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

We have enough social network startups. Begin with the end in mind - your definition of success based on your principles. Many entrepreneurs, especially technologists, relish building the product, and assume the business will build itself. Keep commitments, with no excuses. Make personal life goals drive the business.

Startup 148

Startup Entrepreneur Social Media Social Network 148

InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

It is no secret that Pinterest and other social commerce sites have begun to dial in the commerce equation. These sites (so far) have managed to balance facilitating product discovery and purchase capabilities with users'' desires to entertain and educate themselves without feeling like they are in a marketplace.

Entrepreneur 210

Entrepreneur Commerce Sites Social Network 210

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Solaborate is a blend of great social network platforms, by taking in all the greatest bits and putting it all into one. Consumers all have access to social networks, but the business-side has never really caught on. Companies and professionals have a product or service they provide or support.

Social Media 92

Social Media Social Network Tool Mobile 92

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

Now, even the earliest stage startup can rise to visibility or be forever lost by their first media spotlight, so it behooves us all to know the rules early. Most entrepreneurs I know admit to a poor first media interaction, and many are still waiting for the instant replay. On the social media side, the stakes are just as great.

Press 105

Press Social Media Startup Training 105

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 20, 2017

Now, even the earliest stage startup can rise to visibility or be forever lost by their first media spotlight, so it behooves us all to know the rules early. Most entrepreneurs I know admit to a poor first media interaction, and many are still waiting for the instant replay. On the social media side, the stakes are just as great.

Media 55

Media Social Media Startup Training 55

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.

CTO Hire 175

CTO Hire Startup Metrics eHarmony 175

socalTECH

MAY 30, 2019

What we saw with CareerArc, was there was already a tremendous amount of investment in the middle of the market, with all of these different services and products that went into taking care of an employee when they were hired until they were let go. By definition, they liked you and thought they were a good fit for you before their applied.

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Content Social Network Coach Help 193

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Now, even the earliest stage startup can rise to visibility or be forever lost by their first media spotlight, so it behooves us all to know the rules early. Most entrepreneurs I know admit to a poor first media interaction, and many are still waiting for the instant replay. On the social media side, the stakes are just as great.

Training 93

Training Media Entrepreneur Social Media 93

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 17, 2015

We have enough social network startups. Begin with the end in mind - your definition of success based on your principles. Many entrepreneurs, especially technologists, relish building the product, and assume the business will build itself. Keep commitments, with no excuses. Make personal life goals drive the business.

Entrepreneur 117

Entrepreneur Startup Social Media Social Network 117

socalTECH

APRIL 14, 2011

He was also the founder of Wallstrip, which he sold to CBS back in 2007, is an investor in a significant number of web and social media companies. We've just added a layer on top of all the social networks particular to finance. Through Howards investment in betaworks, he also owns early shares in Twitter.

Ideas 248

Ideas Web Startup Content 248

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. It’s not your fault that we can only be social creatures to a certain extent before brain overload. Finally, some solid relief.

Web 74

Web Social Network Email Networking 74

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 17, 2010

Anyone who works in the venture business or frankly just lives in Silicon Valley will be used to hearing a buzz word rise up out of nowhere to capture the technology zeitgeist and find its way into every entrepreneur’s product development plan or every aspiring entrepreneur’s pitch deck. That’s called product leadership.

Startup 296

Startup Evite Web Ideas 296

SoCal CTO

MARCH 22, 2007

Its also been interesting to see the interaction of tools involved - Social Networking, Blogging and a Discussion Group. Where I use LinkedIn: * I definitely use LinkedIn for Specific Requests - Ex. I definitely check people out using LinkedIn. However, it definitely has served as a hub. How do you use LinkedIn?

Blogging 150

Blogging CTO Coach CTO Hire Southern California 150

SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

I hadn't talked to her in a while and then because of a presentation I did around Social Media for Service Professionals she and I reconnected. We streamline strategy development using a Reality-Based approach, then execute cross-media programs including websites, brochures, ads, booths. It has been fun to get to know her again.

Marketing 150

Marketing Social Media Blogging Media 150

socalTECH

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Well, Los Angeles based Near Networks (www.nearnetworks.com) is looking to both reach customers online, and avoid the tacky, lousy production of typical small business ads, with a new service. What is Near Networks? I'm very familiar with good production values and telling stories visually.

Networking 150

Networking Search Engine Optimization Product Startup 150

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 29, 2018

We have enough social network startups. Begin with the end in mind - your definition of success based on your principles. Many entrepreneurs, especially technologists, relish building the product, and assume the business will build itself. Keep commitments, with no excuses. Make personal life goals drive the business.

Startup 51

Startup Entrepreneur Social Media Social Network 51

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 20, 2016

We have enough social network startups. Begin with the end in mind - your definition of success based on your principles. Many entrepreneurs, especially technologists, relish building the product, and assume the business will build itself. Keep commitments, with no excuses. Make personal life goals drive the business.

Startup 61

Startup Entrepreneur Social Media Social Network 61

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

The inverted logic loop of Klout works like this, “If you use a social network and connect to the right people, and they reshare what you share, and so on, we’ll give you a biscuit.” If you’re diligent enough at not doing anything productive Klout will reward you with a treat! Sounds great, right?

Social Network 106

Social Network Metrics Technical Review Sites 106

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

StartupDemo is an opportunity for early stage startups to showcase their new products and/or services. Topic discussion: Impact of social media on startups and on funding leads for investors. Investment trends in startups that are about or related to social media. Definitely tune in Wednesday Sept.

Social Media 71

Social Media Technical Review Mixergy Tech Coast Angels 71

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

It is a good thing that there is an app for everything today — work, social media, games, shopping, travel, photography, and schedule of movie screenings. Suddenly, maintaining a company website and a social media account is no longer enough. It’s fast, lean, and mostly free. Branding with an app.

Mobile 40

Mobile Social Media Google Software Review 40

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 22, 2011

I focused on relationships, connections, human bond, idea generation, testing products and also I generally tried to be available for others. He talked about what he believes will be one of the most important products in the next 5 years. It has to do with the future of social networking. I stayed out late. Strike that.

Ideas 294

Ideas Startup Marketing Pricing 294

Jason Nazar

MAY 2, 2016

If you are inventing or creating a product, understand patents and register for one at the USPTO. Ensure your business name is available on a wide variety of social networking websites in order to develop consistent branding ( KnowEm ). Create and manage your social media presence. Recommended. Recommended.

Outsource Development 40

Outsource Development Startup Google Mentor 40

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Instead, the feel of the event was right at home with the Vita Hill Social Club naming and branding. The last day for the social clubs will be later this month on February 27th, but until then, they’ll be open to the general public, hosting the occasion tournament & kegger.

Screening 64

Screening Santa Monica Social Network Hollywood 64

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 13, 2011

Users range from consumers who are bloggers and/or active on Facebook and Twitter to entertainers who want to share content and better engage with fans, small business owners who want to more effectively share promotions, discounts, contests and products, and big brands who want to generate more awareness and drive traffic. Are you Funded?

Startup 97

Startup Web Content Media 97

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

The service can be accessed by computer, mobile phone ( iPhone , Android ) or social network ( Facebook ). though is the visibility and support that startups get from investors and media when they release great products. The growing number of users and hard core fans of the service were a definite motivation factor.

Training 82

Training Marketing Competition Platform 82