Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 17, 2022

I’m talking about the kind of change that moved Apple from personal computers to music distribution to consumer electronics, and Amazon from books to e-Commerce to cloud computing services. You suddenly need to enhance your in-house social media efforts with a public relations firm. An expanding customer base demands better support.

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socalTECH

MARCH 14, 2017

Last week, Los Angeles-based iExhale (www.iexhale.com) announced a seed funding round, to bring its mobile, mental health service to life. Aaron Robin: Essentially, iExhale is an online, on-demand, wellness and mental health platform. Aaron Robin: Essentially, iExhale is an online, on-demand, wellness and mental health platform.

Social Network 113

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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. People were not just going to Google, they were looking all over the place.

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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. There are already a variety of cloud computing solutions available for common business usage, including the following: Software as a Service (SaaS). Social Media.

Technology 86

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socalTECH

JANUARY 18, 2011

We caught up with Julie Schoenfeld , the firm's CEO, to hear about how the firm's offerings have evolved, an interesting comparison of the firm's software to what Demand Media is doing, and what this new funding will go towards. It's some of the kinds of things Demand Media does, except, for the newsroom. Congrats on funding.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 17, 2020

We make it really easy for you to add tags before you post something to your own social platform, and before you send a quick reply to your friends on what you've bought. The second part of our app is Know It, which is a video on demand platform. You just need to use our app, and you'll make money from all of those recommendations.

Help 113

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 20, 2020

I’m talking about the kind of change that moved Apple from personal computers to music distribution to consumer electronics, and Amazon from books to e-Commerce to cloud computing services. You suddenly need to enhance your in-house social media efforts with a public relations firm. An expanding customer base demands better support.

Pricing 123

Pricing Cloud Computing Custom Customer 123

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. Who is the ideal audience for this service--studios, independents, others?

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Hollywood CTO Hire Social Media Platform 256

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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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 31, 2020

That means taking calculated risks with new business models, new customer segments, as well as new products and services. They need the reality check of good technologists to keep their interests bounded, and provide realistic risk assessments on new demands. Ability to keep track of new technology advancements.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 3, 2019

billion, now providing identity theft services for nearly 5 million consumers in all 50 states. Make your company visible, reachable and responsive through social networks. I know companies who collect sensitive data from consumers all the time, and still seem to keep a squeaky clean image (Amazon.com, Ebay).

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Technical Review Symantec Social Network News 78

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.

Social Media 106

Social Media Media Startup Social Network 106

socalTECH

DECEMBER 20, 2011

The site said its new Myspace Music Player will provide free, unlimited on-demand listening, personalized radio, search, as well as sharing features on both Myspace and Facebook. Myspace said it has inked licensing deals with Sony, Universal, EMI, and Warner, along with 20,000 independent labels, to power the music service.

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Beverly Hills Sites Acquisition Entertainment 160

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. There are already a variety of cloud computing solutions available for common business usage, including the following: Software as a Service (SaaS). Social Media.

Startup 107

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 22, 2016

Social networking continues to be a superior force in marketing, especially Facebook. percent of all social network ad spending worldwide. Costs for advertising on Facebook are increasing, due to high demand, and their profits continue to soar. How can your company best benefit from social networking ads in 2016?

Marketing 40

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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.

Social Media 115

Social Media Media Startup Social Network 115

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Early-stage entrepreneurs rightly keep their focus on creating an innovative product or service. 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. Switch your attention from product development to sales.

Startup 97

Startup Sales Metrics Guide 97

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 13, 2011

At a recent hackathon, the company saw that their users also wanted to selectively share their moments on public social networks, such as Twitter. They also saw a great demand for users tagging who they were with when sharing these moments. It also suggests friends who are also using the service.

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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?

Social Media 104

Social Media Media Marketing Social Network 104

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. There are already a variety of cloud computing solutions available for common business usage, including the following: Software as a Service (SaaS). Social Media.

Cloud Computing 61

Cloud Computing Startup Social Media Networking 61

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. There are already a variety of cloud computing solutions available for common business usage, including the following: Software as a Service (SaaS). Social Media.

Cloud Computing 99

Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur Networking 99

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 8, 2012

Every startup needs to understand that the customer paradigm has dramatically shifted over the past two years with pervasive social networks and smartphones. If your business doesn’t connect with your customers, individually and as a community, demanding customers will not only ignore you, but will actively keep other customers away.

Custom 93

Custom Customer Networking Entrepreneur 93

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

I’m talking about the kind of change that moved Apple from personal computers to music distribution to consumer electronics, and Amazon from books to e-Commerce to cloud computing services. You suddenly need to enhance your in-house social media efforts with a public relations firm. An expanding customer base demands better support.

Startup 116

Startup Pricing Cloud Computing Custom 116

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2014

There are others, like LifeLock , who have already built a billion dollar business by providing identity theft services for more than 2 million consumers in all 50 states. Make your company visible, reachable and responsive through social networks. Market your solution and user benefits, not the mysterious technology behind it.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur Technical Review Startup Social Network 100

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 21, 2010

So there is likely robust demand from borrowers. Peer-to-peer lending service; started on FaceBook; claim to own 79% of the US peer lending market in March 2010 with a whopping $8,664,750. Increasing this is also migrating to social network messaging but email is still king. The build “implicit social networks.&#

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 4, 2017

billion, now providing identity theft services for more than 4 million consumers in all 50 states. Make your company visible, reachable and responsive through social networks. I know companies who collect sensitive data from consumers all the time, and still seem to keep a squeaky clean image (Amazon.com, Ebay).

Entrepreneur 54

Entrepreneur Technical Review Startup Symantec 54

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

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 22, 2011

Real time on-demand collaboration. Many software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications now allow on-demand collaboration. Twelve-year-olds are running million-dollar-social networks, your grandma is tweeting, and your long-lost cousin runs a popular tribe on Second Life. People on the Web now include everyone.

Web 95

Web Entrepreneur Doc Examples 95

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

I’m talking about the kind of change that moved Apple from personal computers to music distribution to consumer electronics, and Amazon from books to e-Commerce to cloud computing services. You suddenly need to enhance your in-house social media efforts with a public relations firm. An expanding customer base demands better support.

Pricing 105

Pricing Cloud Computing Custom Customer 105

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 15, 2016

Goodwall is a LinkedIn style (but not actually LinkedIn, thank goodness) social network for school pupils that allows them to get recognized by Universities and win scholarships and/or bursaries. With increasing demand, Goodwall also helps universities and colleges the whole world to recruit the best students.

Help 40

Help Startup Study Social Network 40

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Early-stage entrepreneurs rightly keep their focus on creating an innovative product or service. 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. Switch your attention from product development to sales.

Startup 108

Startup Sales Metrics Entrepreneur 108

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 3, 2018

I’m talking about the kind of change that moved Apple from personal computers to music distribution to consumer electronics, and Amazon from books to e-Commerce to cloud computing services. You suddenly need to enhance your in-house social media efforts with a public relations firm. An expanding customer base demands better support.

Pricing 52

Pricing Cloud Computing Custom Customer 52

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 6, 2010

Real time on-demand collaboration. Many software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications now allow on-demand collaboration. Twelve-year-olds are running million-dollar-social networks, your grandma is tweeting, and your long-lost cousin runs a popular tribe on Second Life. People on the Web now include everyone.

Web 88

Web Web 2.0 Doc Examples 88

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Early-stage entrepreneurs rightly keep their focus on creating an innovative product or service. 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. Switch your attention from product development to sales.

Startup 56

Startup Sales Metrics Guide 56

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 3, 2011

Every startup needs to understand that the customer paradigm has dramatically shifted over the past two years with pervasive social networks and smartphones. If your business doesn’t connect with your customers, individually and as a community, demanding customers will not only ignore you, but will actively keep other customers away.

Custom 91

Custom Customer Startup Networking 91

socalTECH

MARCH 24, 2010

We allow them to have virtual store fronts, portable stores, which they can place on their social networking profiles, on their own dot com, on their blogs, and so forth--anywhere fans already interact with the artist. We've got a suite of on-demand, manufacturing tools which means they never have to spend money upfront.

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Van Nuys Tech Coast Angels Startup Web 191

Eric Greenspan

MAY 29, 2010

There are many signs to look for when receiving candid feedback from your customers, here’s a few examples of things Make It Work customers say and what we are doing about it: Customer (from a Delight Survey email): Why don’t you offer billing as an option, rather than require payment on demand at the end of the appointment?

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