Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2021

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 145

TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Among the features that the company intends to roll out as it expands is a dynamic pricing capability that will enable manufacturers to wring the most out of their goods when they’re in high demand. LA’s consumer goods rental service, Joymode, sells to the NYC retail investment firm, XRC Labs.

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Startup Product Demand Los Angeles 285

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 17, 2022

On the other end of the spectrum are companies that fell behind the curve and may never recover, including MySpace for social networking, Yahoo with online ads, and Groupon with discounts for group purchasing. Prices begin to decline quickly. The first customers are early adopters who are the least price-sensitive.

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TechCrunch LA

JUNE 18, 2022

This week, we saw the interconnectedness of major institutions as crypto lending protocol Celsius stuttered and brought down Ethereum prices with it as investors feared a price collapse brought on by reportedly over-leveraged players like 3 Arrows Capital. As Celsius accelerates the crypto sell-off, who pays the price?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2022

The next phase of evolution will demand device independence, enabling an uninterrupted computing experience as we move from device to device throughout our daily lives. Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well. Cloud Computing. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). Platform as a Service (PaaS).

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Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 133

TechCrunch LA

MARCH 23, 2019

One year after a $38 million Series B valued on-demand aviation startup Blade at $140 million, the company has begun taxiing the Bay Area’s elite. The goal is to shorten trips made excruciatingly long due to bad traffic in major cities like New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. New work with @flybladenow pic.twitter.com/eONvKU3rhM.

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Van Nuys Help Startup Google 279

socalTECH

APRIL 14, 2010

Los Angeles-based Rubicon Project has launched an updated sales and pricing application aimed at premium advertisers, the firm said today. product allows publishers using its REVV ad optimization tool to better manage who can sell their inventory, and at what price. According to Rubicon, its Permission Control 2.0 READ MORE>>.

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Southern California Edison Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

But SoCal’s growing companies contend with their own set of challenges, including the increasing importance of scalable network solutions. Companies can no longer rely on standard network solutions, they need scalable infrastructure and business internet service that can meet rapidly escalating needs. Start Local.

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socalTECH

MARCH 29, 2011

San Diego-based VMIX , the developer of online video management and hosting services, reported today that it has launched a new product aimed at helping its customers rent videos on the Facebook social networking site. Pricing on the new offering was not announced.

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

The firm’s portfolio includes Detroit’s direct-to-consumer plant startup Bloomscape , Chicago-based Paro , which provides a network of on-demand finance professionals, DC’s custom framing business Framebridge , Milwaukee-based monthly wine club Bright Cellars and New York insurtech company Policygenius.

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 30, 2022

NFT sales volumes are falling and crypto prices remain depressed, but Nigam expressed confidence about the long-term demand for digital avatars, likening them to mobile apps in their significance to the internet. Eventually, Nigam sees the company expanding into a full-fledged social network, which he said Gen Z is “starving for.”

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 3, 2022

Obviously, there’s a huge demand for it, and it shouldn’t be this difficult to access high-quality convenient hair solutions.”. All of the stylists are independent contractors and set their own pricing. The price a consumer pays depends on the stylist chosen. For consumers, there is no subscription fee, Winters said.

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Tool Customer Custom Marketing 179

socalTECH

OCTOBER 15, 2013

The new app--which runs on Android and iPhone--taps into an extensive network of grocery bloggers for its information, according to Savings.com CEO Loren Bendele, to pull up not only the latest deals and pricing at local stores, but also helps coupon enthusiasts figure out how to combine coupons with special deals at stores for greater savings.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 20, 2020

On the other end of the spectrum are companies that fell behind the curve and may never recover, including MySpace for social networking, Yahoo with online ads, and Groupon with discounts for group purchasing. Prices begin to decline quickly. The first customers are early adopters who are the least price-sensitive.

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Pricing Cloud Computing Customer Custom 123

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

While these investors, and early customers, will always argue that they found you, I’m convinced that there is no substitute for aggressive networking on your part. Here is my list of key drivers that I find critical to thriving in big businesses, as well as startups: Networking to build and maintain key relationships.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

In fact, the cost may be minimal, if you do your networking and build a relationship with an experienced business executive or two in your domain who are willing to share and give back for a nominal retainer, perhaps one percent of your new startup equity. Key board members multiply your networking efforts.

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Startup Technical Review Equity Entrepreneur 142

TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 12, 2022

We gained sort of a cult following because we had healthy meals at an accessible price point.”. Much of the demand, as of late, for freshly prepared foods is from consumers shifting to healthier lifestyles, which has even prompted grocery stores to provide more ready-to-eat meals to cater to consumers popping in quickly to pick up food.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 10, 2022

My advice is to build the relationship first through networking, and find some common values and passion, before assuming that money and experience will solve all potential partner differences. Today, customer loyalty is based on the “ total customer experience ,” as opposed to price or service alone. Pay attention to all.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 9, 2013

As I outlined in my talk, I believe the greatest Internet companies created over the past 15 years have been “deflationary” meaning they are driving down the prices or goods & services. Declining prices & margins in a small market is much less interesting. Prices down. Network Up. But what else?

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2022

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. Marketing shapes the concept, branding, packaging, pricing, and positioning. Switch your attention from product development to sales.

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Sales Metrics Guide Startup 147

socalTECH

JUNE 7, 2013

Jordan Ramer: We''re a technology company that enables electric vehicle charging management, what we call private charging networks. We have customers all over the country, where we''re deploying and managing charging networks. Jordan Ramer: The primary one is demand from drivers at a particular location. What is EV Connect?

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

The next phase of evolution will demand device independence, enabling an uninterrupted computing experience as we move from device to device throughout our daily lives. Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well. Cloud Computing. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). Platform as a Service (PaaS).

Technology 86

Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 86

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.

Demand 89

Demand Google Commerce Pricing 89

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 27, 2011

When they look at buying your company they often think in terms of “how long will it take until I earn back the profits to pay for my acquisition price?” I also try to understand things like how you’re pricing your product, how your competitors price and what your pricing expectations will be in the future.

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socalTECH

MAY 30, 2019

I think, to be a great entrepreneur, you have to look at what is missing in the category that you will be playing in the industry, and figure what you can deploy with a little bit of strategy and technology to bring a better service and price. You've got to know best practices in demand generation. That's been very effective.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2021

Ask some potential customers to see if there is real interest, and start thinking about price versus cost. Be wary of crafty shysters who will flood your mailbox with official-looking mail offering to help for a fee, or demanding fees you forgot to pay. Attend trade shows and network to find the right players and pitch your product.

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Ideas Entrepreneur Mentor Resource 136

socalTECH

MARCH 12, 2013

What is it about the content delivery network market which has enabled Santa Monica-based EdgeCast to go from startup to over $100M in revenues in only a few, short years? We serve up four to five percent of the global Internet on our network. For those who don't know about EdgeCast, CDN services, who/what kind of clients you serve?

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

On the other end of the spectrum are companies that fell behind the curve and may never recover, including MySpace for social networking, Yahoo with online ads, and maybe even Groupon with discounts for group purchasing. Prices begin to decline quickly. The first customers are early adopters who are the least price-sensitive.

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Startup Pricing Cloud Computing Customer 116

socalTECH

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Los Angeles is the capital of on-demand apps, for just about anything you want. One of those areas that combines LA's passion for on-demand apps, and its active lifestyle, is Fitspot (www.fitspotapp.com), which brings athletic trainers to you or your local fitness center. What is Fitspot?

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Training Startup Orange County Malibu 100

TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

Landline , the operator of a bus network in the Midwest, is one of the latest companies to raise venture capital. The company is actually based out of LA, too, but has completed its initial launch in Minnesota, where there’s greater demand for short-term bus travel. The business has closed a $3.85

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Services Startup Venture Capital Redpoint 207

TechCrunch LA

MARCH 31, 2021

The sweeping infrastructure package put forward today by President Joe Biden comes with a price tag of roughly $2 trillion (and hefty tax hikes) but gives startups and the broader tech industry about $1 trillion worth of reasons to support it. ” Climate resiliency . Given the steady drumbeat of climate disasters that hit the U.S.

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Startup Technical Review Invest Research 229

socalTECH

DECEMBER 28, 2017

We are seeing SaaS companies more and more are competing against other SaaS companies and experiencing more churn, price resistance and customer demand for customization. One area with headwinds are non-mission critical SaaS niche solutions showing slower growth. This is the natural maturation in these segments.

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Capital Southern California SaaS SoCal 124

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 17, 2017

Company 2 might represent an “ad mediation company” where the company gets paid by ad networks for running ads on publisher websites and the company in turn must pay the publisher 85% of the revenue it collects. If there was strong market demand for their product then this investment might pay off handsomely.

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Startup Venture Capital Sales Course 227

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.

Startup 90

Startup Demand Google Commerce 90

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

On the other end of the spectrum are companies that fell behind the curve and may never recover, including MySpace for social networking, Yahoo with online ads, and maybe even Groupon with discounts for group purchasing. Prices begin to decline quickly. The first customers are early adopters who are the least price-sensitive.

Pricing 105

Pricing Cloud Computing Customer Custom 105

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 31, 2011

Sean Ellis in Bringing a Network Effect Business to Market positions this via the following two pictures: In the case of a normal startup, you can launch an MVP and keep optimizing from there to achieve scale. In a Network Effect Startup, you need to drive growth to some degree in order to be able to even begin to test it.

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eHarmony Marketing Startup Zag 204

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2015

The next phase of evolution will demand device independence, enabling an uninterrupted computing experience as we move from device to device throughout our daily lives. Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well. Cloud Computing. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). Platform as a Service (PaaS).

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Startup Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur 107