Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 1, 2009

There’s no doubt (at least anecdotally) that the pace of VC investments in early-stage technology companies has picked up in the past few months. But there are many zombie VC’s with no more investments left in their portfolios so it’s hard to know which trend has more impact. There is a lot of pent-up demand.

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Venture Capital Marketing Startup Social Network 255

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

It seems to me that there is abundant proof in the marketplace of the financial returns to both large and small businesses, the low cost of entry, and the ubiquity of social networks. They don’t know if they should move to social networks for lead generation, branding, customer loyalty, or for direct marketing and e-commerce.

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Social Media Media Startup Social Network 106

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

I recently spoke at Caltech at the Caltech / MIT Enterprise Forum on “the future of social networking,&# the 30-minute video is here and the PowerPoint presentation is here on DocStoc ). What are the big trends that will drive the next phase of social networks? And so it goes with social networking.

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Social Network Networking Web 2.0 Startup 318

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

It seems to me that there is abundant proof in the marketplace of the financial returns to both large and small businesses, the low cost of entry, and the ubiquity of social networks. They don’t know if they should move to social networks for lead generation, branding, customer loyalty, or for direct marketing and e-commerce.

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Social Media Media Startup Social Network 115

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 20, 2013

In startup business plans, a bubble is too many entrepreneurs and too many investors chasing the latest “next big thing,” like Google search engine, Facebook social network, or Amazon e-commerce site. Supply and demand ignored. We all believe that supply and demand meet to create stable prices (reflexive). Cheap money.

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Demand Google Commerce Pricing 89

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 21, 2010

So it’s really hard to draw too many conclusions about whether the investment really makes sense because often you learn stuff in the fund raising about the future strategy of the company that might make you much more excited than somebody on the outside might be. So there is likely robust demand from borrowers. Enter Xobni.

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Venture Capital Capital Email Blogging 265

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

To hear about the firm's interest in Los Angeles, and Southern California investments in general, we spoke with Fouad ElNaggar , Principal at the firm, to hear about where the firm is nowadays and what kind of investments it is making locally. Thanks for the time today. We really believe in the market.

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Redpoint Southern California Cornerstone OnDemand Invest 154

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2011

I suggested that he add some social network marketing initiatives, and his answer was he is “too busy.” He is not alone, according to a recent study , which concludes that only 47% of companies use social media today for marketing, despite the fact that 78% of executives polled feel it’s critical for success. What’s the problem?

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Social Media Media Marketing Social Network 104

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. You've got to know best practices in demand generation. That's been very effective.

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Content Social Network Coach Help 193

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Second-stage growth usually requires a formal sales model, an experienced and disciplined sales team, and a well-defined process to meet your new goals and demands. These only come with the proper training, investment in tools, and focus on customer relationships. Managing business growth is more than metrics.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 25, 2011

In startup business plans, a bubble is too many entrepreneurs and too many investors chasing the latest “next big thing,” like Google search engine, Facebook social network, or Amazon e-commerce site. Supply and demand ignored. We all believe that supply and demand meet to create stable prices (reflexive). Cheap money.

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Startup Demand Google Commerce 90

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 17, 2015

Try working at Goldman Sachs, the exceptionally successful investment bank where its employees regularly work evenings and weekends and travel at a moment’s notice to client meetings in far corners of the country or world. You travel at the pleasure of your boss. In reality working at startups often sucks. ” No.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 11, 2012

A while back, I published an article on “ Startup Due Diligence Is Not a Mysterious Black Art ,” describing what investors do to validate your startup before they invest. The investment community in any geographic area is not that large, and most investors have relationships or knowledge of most of the others.

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Entrepreneur Offshore Invest Social Network 96

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 4, 2010

I suggested that he add some social network marketing initiatives, and his answer was he is “too busy.” According to this study from last year, over 65% of existing small businesses still ignore social media for marketing, so he is still the rule rather than the exception. Start social networking with peers.

Social Media 88

Social Media Media Marketing Startup 88

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 29, 2010

tevye2009 , Q: “can you briefly explain why it’s best to get a small valuation when getting investment.&# Mike Stern (wasn’t sure which one so leave a comment if it’s you): Q: “is it possible to sell your startup without venture investment if the company has big traction and a large user base?&#

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Venture Capital Capital Startup Pricing 282

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

I mention this because Greg led our investment in a company that I have personally become addicted to called Draft. If you want to read more about our investment you can follow its launch today on ProductHunt , which has become my favorite place now to launch new applications and companies.

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Startup Outsource Development Mobile Southern California 150

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 17, 2012

It is a platform that allows anyone who offers a service to advertise it for free – we promote this profile on the most popular social networks such as Twitter , Facebook, Google Plus, Pinterest, Stumbleupon and many more. Same on Twitter we invest a lot of time engaging with business supporting in any way we can.

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Advertising Services Social Network Startup 79

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

A while back, I published an article on “ Understanding the Dreaded Investor Due Diligence ,” describing what investors do to validate your startup before they invest. The investment community in any geographic area is not that large, and most investors have relationships or knowledge of most of the others.

Offshore 89

Offshore Entrepreneur Invest Social Network 89

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Second-stage growth usually requires a formal sales model, an experienced and disciplined sales team, and a well-defined process to meet your new goals and demands. These only come with the proper training, investment in tools, and focus on customer relationships. Managing business growth is more than metrics.

Startup 108

Startup Sales Metrics Entrepreneur 108

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 18, 2013

We will also have some of the top companies present that each of the panelist has invested in. Our Panelist Include: Brock Pierce - Starting & Investing in Bitcoin, Games, and Gambling Businesses. Mr. Csathy previously served as the CEO of social network and online video technology company Sightspeed, Inc.,

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Startup Entertainment Media Santa Barbara 111

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

I first wanted to invest in this trend by backing a company called Filmaka. I didn’t end up investing but I always loved the concept. easy sharing (through social networks or platforms like YouTube). social amplification (from which memes are spread) by Twitter and the like; and … commenting.

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Startup Media Content Platform 380

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 31, 2011

As I discussed in Matching Algorithm , I end up talking to a lot of startups who want to become the eHarmony of careers, eHarmony of clothes, eHarmony of jobs, eHarmony of tutoring, eHarmony of services, eHarmony of investments, etc. Or for each job that you get from an employer, you comb through social networks, LinkedIn, etc.

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eHarmony Marketing Startup Zag 204

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Second-stage growth usually requires a formal sales model, an experienced and disciplined sales team, and a well-defined process to meet your new goals and demands. These only come with the proper training, investment in tools, and focus on customer relationships. Managing business growth is more than metrics.

Startup 56

Startup Sales Metrics Guide 56

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 11, 2010

They come to me wanting to know first, will I invest myself? Okay, then will I connect them to someone who will invest? Once you take investment, you will also have a fiduciary board, with the responsibility of making the company successful. Demands on your time. Remember “ The Social Network ” movie about Facebook?

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Outsource Development High Tech Outsource Startup 93

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 31, 2011

As I discussed in Matching Algorithm , I end up talking to a lot of startups who want to become the eHarmony of careers, eHarmony of clothes, eHarmony of jobs, eHarmony of tutoring, eHarmony of services, eHarmony of investments, etc. Or for each job that you get from an employer, you comb through social networks, LinkedIn, etc.

eHarmony 196

eHarmony Marketing Startup Zag 196

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

Second-stage growth usually requires a formal sales model, an experienced and disciplined sales team, and a well-defined process to meet your new goals and demands. These only come with the proper training, investment in tools, and focus on customer relationships. Managing business growth is more than metrics.

Sales 96

Sales Metrics Startup Entrepreneur 96

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Our focus is providing anyone who is active online already with the ability to leverage their existing social networks for monetized one-on-one conversations. From there the user promotes their access to their social networks through our easy social sharing, and others can come to their public profile and request a huddle.

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Mentor Platform Social Network Chief Technology Officer 94

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

This Panel is filled with investing super stars who will be going over must have content for all the startups and entrepreneurs out there. 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. The Startups.

Social Media 71

Social Media Technical Review Mixergy Tech Coast Angels 71

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

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. How startup can leverage social media to get investors attention. The Startups. The Sponsors. TCA is a not-for-profit organization.

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Social Media Technical Review Tech Coast Angels Venture Capital 60

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2010

Social networking meets online personal health management. Then I found out that Dave McClure had already invested along with many others in a Silicon Valley seed round even though the company is in Alabama. When I ran the London Marathon I did this by raising money for Parkinson’s disease. But wait, there’s more !

Technical Review 278

Technical Review Software Review Startup SoCal 278

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 12, 2010

As a serial entrepreneur and Internet visionary, Richard co-founded Demand Media in May 2006, and currently serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Through Demand Media, Richard is redefining the next generation of new media companies. . Richard Rosenblatt. Leila Chirayath Janah. . Dave McClure. . Rick Heitzmann.

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Twiistup Riot Games UCLA Media 40

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2016

We write about $40 million of first-checks into new deals / year and about $40 million of follow-on investments. Social networking finally came of age connected the planet and leading to enormous wealth creation for Facebook employees and investors. As you can see below, investments have skyrocketed – up 300% since 2009.

Startup 150

Startup Company Companies Venture Capital 150

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 13, 2010

The buzz words of SXSW Interactive 2010: cloud computing, social, on-demand, sharing, collaboration, Entrepreneurism / Monetization Cloud Computing, monetization, Startup. . Social Networks and Citizen Commerce: Reinventing Ecommerce. Entrepreneurism / Monetization investment, latin america, startups. .

Guide 69

Guide Startup Venture Capital Entrepreneur 69

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

Partners make investment decisions. ” In VC terms that means the key questions you need to answer are, is this investor: Geographically focused and have they invested in my geography before? Already invested in one of my key competitors? Do they have money to invest? Meet in person. They’re buying you.

Develop 366

Develop Development Funding Venture Capital 366

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 12, 2010

We had a special edition of This Week in Venture Capital this week shooting out of the Next New Networks offices in New York. Spark Capital is relatively new to VC (founded in 2005) yet has become one of the hottest new VCs having invested in Twitter, Tumblr, AdMeld, Boxee, KickApps and many more companies. Total raised: $56.3mm.

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Venture Capital Capital Metrics Competition 217

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 19, 2017

We all want to get out there ahead of the crowd, and invest in that truly innovative idea that seems so obvious in its appeal that you wonder why nobody ever thought of it before. Yet another social networking site. Most of these will fail, or never turn a profit. Jump into the new sharing economy.

Ideas 87

Ideas Sites Social Network Startup 87

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

When I recently wrote about how excited I was about investing in “ The Digital Living Room ,&# Hulu was only mentioned in the context of how Clicker.com was a much better metaphor for content discovery and search. So what does this have to do with OPEC?

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Hulu Technical Review Content Advertising 292