socalTECH

AUGUST 6, 2012

Santa Monica-based Demand Media (www.demandmedia.com) has seen its share of ups and downs as one of the highest visibility technology and media companies to come out of Southern California's technology ecosystem in recent years. What is Demand Media doing nowadays? For Legalzoom, it's a very different model.

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TechCrunch LA

JUNE 17, 2020

While chief executive Dan Burton acknowledged that the company was fundraising prior to the pandemic, the industrial lockdown actually accelerated demand for the company’s services. Even with the increased demand, the company had to make some changes. It laid off six employees and refocused its business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

The author outlines eight necessary steps for every business and entrepreneur to capitalize on this movement to on-demand project teams, versus permanent hires. Build an on-demand team of strategic do-ers. Leverage the broadest possible network. Welcome now to the on-demand workplace. It’s here to stay. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2020

You need a faster and more flexible on-demand hiring strategy, based on the current gig-economy of remote freelancers, contract personnel, and specialists. Freelancers and consultants have to demonstrate results, without training and mentoring, so they can help you more quickly and probably at a lower total cost.

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Competition Startup Demand Training 168

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).

Technology 133

Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 133

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2023

Great leaders provide opportunities and personal growth assignments that go far beyond conventional training programs. They know that former direct reports can become highly valuable members of their network, and new business partners as either rise to new major roles elsewhere. Measure by relationships as well as competitiveness.

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socalTECH

MAY 28, 2015

Los Angeles-based HelloTech (www.hellotech.com) wants to be the service that you refer all of your friends and family to, instead--by offering up low cost, on-demand, in-home technical support. First and foremost, it's an on-demand, in -home technical support service. How does HelloTech work?

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 23, 2022

I like how she was able to motivate, train, and reward employees, including the implementation of an incentive program to get every member of the team actively involved in generating new business. In today’s marketplace, junior staffers are often the most intimately connected to the market, technology, and the customer network.

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Xconomy

AUGUST 23, 2016

In other circumstances the five-day workshop, scheduled this fall at George Washington University in the nation’s capital, might go unnoticed among the sea of executive training programs offered every day. The bank, LifeSci Advisors, is looking to pay penance by helping fund the training program. Morgan conference in January.

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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? How did you start the company?

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Los Angeles-based CurbStand (www.curbstand.com) is hoping to change that, by offering up a mobile app which connects you with the company''s network of CurbStand valet parking companies, which offers on-demand retrieval of your car, mobil payments, and on the valet parking operator side--lots of business analytics tools and reporting.

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Tech.Co

DECEMBER 27, 2016

We’re an event that understands the demand for training in an ever-evolving industry and knows the importance of connections that matter in a world where networking means more than a handshake.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 5, 2022

Many people believe their threshold is permanently set by family genetics, or cultural influences, but I believe anyone can train themselves to stay cool. After having assessed your environment, start healthy networking activities, such as lunch, with important people in your professional network on a weekly basis.

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socalTECH

APRIL 13, 2021

For the teams with NSF funding who perform well, there's also regional and national I-Corp training, including a pretty selective training program which goes over 7 weeks, where teams end up interviewing 100 customers to really identify who their customers are. but the key thing is customer discovery.

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Marina Del Rey Startup USC Incubator 150

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Great leaders provide opportunities and personal growth assignments that go far beyond conventional training programs. They know that former direct reports can become highly valuable members of their network, and new business partners as either rise to new major roles elsewhere. Measure by relationships as well as competitiveness.

Oracle 124

Oracle Organization Examples Coach 124

TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 20, 2019

The technologal demands of the fire department extend beyond the drone itself, Fields said. Training to become a drone pilot for the LAFD is particularly intense, Fields says. The typical pilot will get up to 80 hours of training. “Our training is nation-leading. The LAFD Swift Water Rescue Team.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Most controllers out there now are timers, which basically do not react to water demand. Instead, we run a model in the cloud based on the weather and calculate actual water demand, and we adjust the schedule on a daily basis. Manrique Brenes: I am a actually formally trained in water resources management.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 6, 2022

You may be able to train others to do the work you do, but they may not have your passion or unique quality. But the more you get involved with mentoring and training, the less time you have to enjoy the creative process. No one else can do the solution delivery like you can. Keeping your business small is the right answer for you.

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Satisfaction Training Customer Custom 92

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. 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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Sales Metrics Guide Startup 147

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. An expanding customer base demands better support. In the early days, your product engineers could handle customer support.

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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

JULY 21, 2019

I like how she was able to motivate, train, and reward employees, including the implementation of an incentive program to get every member of the team actively involved in generating new business. In today’s marketplace, junior staffers are often the most intimately connected to the market, technology, and the customer network.

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socalTECH

JUNE 8, 2011

It's the biggest portion of our revenues at our company, and our clients include the Buffalo News, Pittsburgh Post Gazette, JDate, Spark network, and many entrepreneurs. We actually built that about a year and a half ago, and are bringing that back due to overwhelming demand. It's similar to a franchise.

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socalTECH

MARCH 1, 2013

One of those is Hollywood-based FilmBreak (www.filmbreak.com), which is applying the world of social networking, media, and the Internet to help film-makers gain access to the analytics and insights they need to better market their films. I was selling products to Live Nation, Demand Media, Kelly Blue Book, Rovi, and the Screen Actors Guild.

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Hollywood CTO Hire Social Media Platform 256

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 9, 2016

For example, there once was a social network called Friendster , often credited with starting the social networking boom way back in 2002. When the business starts to scale, you need documented processes and people with the right skills and training who can do the right work without you. Trust your gut, and ignore naysayers.

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Social Network Startup Demand Entrepreneur 59

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. An expanding customer base demands better support. In the early days, your product engineers could handle customer support.

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Pricing Cloud Computing Customer Custom 123

socalTECH

DECEMBER 11, 2009

We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. Alvand Solutions - Alvand Solutions (www.alvandsolutions.com) provides world-class technology solutions, professional services and technical training with a focus on Offshore Software Development Management and Enterprise Data Protection. Silicon Valley Bank (www.svb.com).

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Southern California IP Orange County Glendale 133

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 31, 2019

Many people believe their threshold is permanently set by family genetics, or cultural influences, but I believe anyone can train themselves to stay cool. After having assessed your environment, start healthy networking activities, such as lunch, with important people in your professional network on a weekly basis.

Class 93

Class Activity Coach Satisfaction 93

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).

Startup 107

Startup Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur 107

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 6, 2015

With the growing need for Software Engineers at technology, entertainment and media companies in the Los Angeles area, Hack Reactor, which has three founders who are University of Southern California graduates, identified fertile ground for MakerSquare to educate, train and mentor technologists in Southern California.

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Dollar Shave Club Southern California Software Engineering Develop 40

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2017

Makerspaces and hackerspaces have sites and events, including education and training, where people with common interests can meet, socialize and collaborate. Provides networking with cofounders and strategic partners. Meeting the new consumer demand for customization. These ideas can grow quickly into real products.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 17, 2020

The second part of our app is Know It, which is a video on demand platform. They can then make money from that video-on-demand, and people can pay them to watch that content. You just need to use our app, and you'll make money from all of those recommendations. What drove your decision to launch earlier due to this pandemic?

Help 113

Help Commerce Platform Orange County 113

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 17, 2017

I like how she was able to motivate, train, and reward employees, including the implementation of an incentive program to get every member of the team actively involved in generating new business. In today’s marketplace, junior staffers are often the most intimately connected to the market, technology, and the customer network.

Entrepreneur 69

Entrepreneur Startup Training Sales 69

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 24, 2014

I like how she was able to motivate, train, and reward employees, including the implementation of an incentive program to get every member of the team actively involved in generating new business. In today’s marketplace, junior staffers are often the most intimately connected to the market, technology, and the customer network.

Startup 105

Startup Training Sales Entrepreneur 105

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2017

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).

Cloud Computing 61

Cloud Computing Startup Social Media Networking 61

socalTECH

MARCH 14, 2017

Aaron Robin: Essentially, iExhale is an online, on-demand, wellness and mental health platform. We've combined online therapy with phone calls with licensed professionals, and also added an online social networking aspect and mood checkup. The third, is the platform, and anonymous social network we built.

Social Network 113

Social Network Startup Platform Networking 113

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

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).

Cloud Computing 99

Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur Networking 99