TechCrunch LA

MARCH 31, 2021

These are industries where structural impediments to technology adoption have only recently been broken down by the advent of incredibly powerful mobile devices. As Fifth Wall’s newest partner Greg Smithies noted last year, there’s a massive opportunity in building retrofits and startup technologies to improve efficiency.

Startup 229

Startup Technical Review Invest Research 229

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Here are six results that you can achieve by building a prototype, which are really the reasons that investors and partners will give you a whole new level of credibility as they evaluate your startup for potential funding: Something you can touch and feel helps validate opportunity. Reduce the time to production and rollout.

Outsource Development 110

Outsource Development Ideas Tool Outsource 110

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 3, 2020

If your forte is a service, like consulting or web site design, it’s harder to find guidance on what will get you funded, and how you can scale your business. Even artisan-based services, like graphic design and writing good ad copy, have innovative processes and principles. Capture your “secret sauce.”

Startup 174

Startup Training Services Writing 174

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 19, 2020

Outsource what is non-strategic to optimize leverage. Smart entrepreneurs never outsource their core competency, and never rely on intellectual property they don’t own. Start early looking at production automation, proven process technologies, and minimum staff approaches, before you begin scaling. It’s a strategic decision.

Startup 154

Startup Outsource Ideas Research 154

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 2, 2022

There are no “overrides” – for example, businesses don’t thrive just because they offer the latest technology, or because everyone wants to be “green,” or because their goal is to reduce world hunger. Common choices include manufacturing in-house, outsourcing, off-the-shelf parts. What is the need you fill or problem you solve?

Sales 102

Sales Custom Customer Outsource 102

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 14, 2016

Outsource what is non-strategic to optimize leverage. Smart entrepreneurs never outsource their core competency, and never rely on intellectual property they don’t own. Start early looking at production automation, proven process technologies, and minimum staff approaches, before you begin scaling. It’s a strategic decision.

Funding 67

Funding Startup Outsource Ideas 67

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 5, 2010

The conversations bleed into the sales messages the next time, they wend their way into software designs and form the plan of attach against competition. There is a core that exists in human connectedness that no amount of technology can replace. If they’re not I won’t fund. What about outsourcing?

Technical Advisors 335

Technical Advisors Outsource Development Offshore Startup 335

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Here are six results that you can achieve by building a prototype, which are really the reasons that investors and partners will give you a whole new level of credibility as they evaluate your startup for potential funding: Something you can touch and feel helps validate opportunity. Reduce the time to production and rollout.

Outsource Development 124

Outsource Development Ideas Tool Outsource 124

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 27, 2020

Use technology and tools, but don’t let them sink you. Don’t forget the wealth of “gig” experts for outsourcing at a low cost. Remember the concept of minimum viable product (MVP), which is designed to test viability and interest before you burn through too much of your energy and resources. The reality is often the opposite.

Product 123

Product Startup Tips Entrepreneur 123

Steve Reich

MARCH 23, 2012

Appropriately enough, ­­­we gathered in the about-to-open Synergy Business and Technology Center, Santa Barbara’s latest incubator. Apparently, the original architect had a grasp of green concepts when the building was designed early in the last century. Then drive for the best funding you can get.

Santa Barbara 49

Santa Barbara Incubator Technology Outsource 49

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

I continue to collect great content that is the intersection of startups, products, online and technology. Storm Clouds - A VC : Venture Capital and Technology , November 12, 2010 We have enjoyed an amazing run in the web startup and investing space over the past five or six years. This should not deter you. This doesn’t make sense.

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Startup Product Technology 175

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 12, 2014

New and innovative designers are popping up everywhere, thanks to new technology like 3D printing. SYNCFAB , (Synchronized Fabrication) is a platform to bring hybrid 3D printing and connect inventors and designers with manufacturers and material specialists to bring back local manufacturing. I wouldn’t think so.

Design 84

Design Platform Patents Outsource Development 84

socalTECH

MARCH 26, 2014

Most of the solutions in our market are for lots of doctors, and are on-premise solutions, and are really designed for bigger physician groups and hospitals. We were hired by a company that did outsourced medical billing and consulting for physicial medicine and rehab doctors. We''re laser focused on small medical practices.

Startup 160

Startup El Segundo CTO Hire Outsource Development 160

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 26, 2010

I’ve been having discussions with several people recently about the role of the CTO (Chief Technology Officer) in very early stage companies. Most often at the earliest point in the life of a startup, the dominant need is certainly to produce product to get something in the market, get funding, etc. What technologies will we use?

Fractional CTO 225

Fractional CTO CTO CTO Hire CTO Coach 225

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 30, 2011

It is often the fortuitous mixture of new technologies, customer awareness and then acceptance of the technology and then the slow adoption into our daily lives that leads to markets exploding. Over funding often produces bad behavior in early-stage companies. “9 women behavior&# is not restricted to just fund raising.

Development Team Review 374

Development Team Review Technical Review Startup Resource 374

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 4, 2014

Use a simple accounting tool like QuickBooks, get away from co-mingled funds, and you have the first business process you need. If you are contracting or outsourcing, this is even more important. Funding process. Leverage information technology. entrepreneur funding hobby investors startup' Marty Zwilling.

Startup 107

Startup Outsource Development Training Outsource 107

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

If your forte is a service, like consulting or web site design, it’s harder to find guidance on what will get you funded, and how you can scale your business. Even artisan-based services, like graphic design and writing good ad copy, have innovative processes and principles. Capture your “secret sauce.”

Services 72

Services Startup Training Writing 72

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 11, 2015

Outsource what is non-strategic to optimize leverage. Smart entrepreneurs never outsource their core competency, and never rely on intellectual property they don’t own. Start early looking at production automation, proven process technologies, and minimum staff approaches, before you begin scaling. It’s a strategic decision.

Startup 103

Startup Outsource Invest Ideas 103

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Emerging Technology: Mobile Engagement: Reaching the Connected Consumer (Miller PR, Avatar Labs). Design: Developing for a Consumerized Enterprise World (BetterWorks). Funding: The New Indie: BONA FIDE film. Scaling thru Outsourcing. Get your votes in quick because it all end on Friday, September 2 nd !

Southern California 89

Southern California SoCal Guide Mixergy 89

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Recycled Bride is the world’s largest wedding marketplace; a peer-to-peer platform that connects buyers and sellers of designer wedding dresses, accessories, and anything else wedding-related. Tracy DiNunzio is the founder, and was 30 years old with no background in technology when she started the company. Any funding yet?

Design 84

Design Social Media Sales Sites 84

socalTECH

MAY 5, 2009

We had the chance to talk with co-founder John Tomich about the funding and the firm, which operates e-commerce sites for fashion brands and others. The company was incorporated in January of 2004, and we provide outsource e-commerce services to organizations, such as brands and retailers. One, is we build and design websites.

Venture Capital 113

Venture Capital SEM Commerce Email 113

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 23, 2015

Here are six results that you can achieve by building a prototype, which are really the reasons that investors and partners will give you a whole new level of credibility as they evaluate your startup for potential funding: Something you can touch and feel helps validate opportunity. Reduce the time to production and rollout.

Ideas 107

Ideas Outsource Development Startup Tool 107

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2013

Outsource what is non-strategic to optimize leverage. Smart entrepreneurs never outsource their core competency, and never rely on intellectual property they don’t own. Start early looking at production automation, proven process technologies, and minimum staff approaches, before you begin scaling. It’s a strategic decision.

Tips 111

Tips Startup Outsource Ideas 111

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 27, 2014

If your forte is a service, like consulting or web site design, it’s harder to find guidance on what will get you funded, and how you can scale your business. Even artisan-based services, like graphic design and writing good ad copy, have innovative processes and principles. Capture your “secret sauce.”

Services 105

Services Startup Training Writing 105

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 5, 2011

Some really great stuff in 2010 that aims to help startups around product, technology, business models, etc. Steve Blank , January 25, 2010 10 Tips for Adding Game Mechanics to a Non-Gaming Service - ReadWriteStart , September 21, 2010 Startups & VCs: Learn How to Design, Market, & Eat Your Own. - First Principles.

Startup 378

Startup Venture Capital Blogging CTO Coach 378

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2014

Here are the key objectives that you can achieve by building a prototype, which are really the reasons that investors and partners will give you a whole new level of credibility as they evaluate your startup for potential funding: Something you can touch and feel helps validate opportunity. Reduce the time to production and rollout.

Outsource Development 105

Outsource Development Startup Ideas Tool 105

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2016

If your forte is a service, like consulting or web site design, it’s harder to find guidance on what will get you funded, and how you can scale your business. Even artisan-based services, like graphic design and writing good ad copy, have innovative processes and principles. Capture your “secret sauce.”

Services 61

Services Startup Training Writing 61

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Here are six results that you can achieve by building a prototype, which are really the reasons that investors and partners will give you a whole new level of credibility as they evaluate your startup for potential funding: Something you can touch and feel helps validate opportunity. Reduce the time to production and rollout.

Ideas 53

Ideas Outsource Development Tool Outsource 53

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 31, 2013

Use a simple accounting tool like QuickBooks, get away from co-mingled funds, and you have the first business process you need. If you are contracting or outsourcing, this is even more important. Funding process. Leverage information technology. Develop your business plan. Don’t try this without a formal process.

Outsource Development 92

Outsource Development Training Outsource Metrics 92

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2012

A simple differentiation is that a product plan is designed for internal use, to get the product out. Because it addresses an internal audience, it can use technical jargon and assume the reader understands the technology. Enough detail is required so that someone else can build it without you (outsourcing). Don’t get me wrong.

Product 92

Product Outsource Development Competition High Tech 92

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Use a simple accounting tool like QuickBooks, get away from co-mingled funds, and you have the first business process you need. If you are contracting or outsourcing, this is even more important. Funding process. Leverage information technology. Develop your business plan. Don’t try this without a formal process.

Startup 102

Startup Outsource Development Writing Training 102

SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 15, 2009

I have about 11 years in the technology sector including roles doing market research, sales and product development. It’s very difficult to communicate the value of my services and it’s even harder to find people/companies looking to outsource their product development to a business guy like myself. Getting new projects is tough.

Los Angeles 179

Los Angeles Product Angel Startup 179

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 14, 2012

There are no “overrides” – for example, businesses don’t thrive just because they offer the latest technology, or because everyone wants to be “green, or because their goal is to reduce world hunger. Common choices include manufacturing in-house, outsourcing, off-the-shelf parts. Be specific on sales channels and marketing initiatives.

Sales 97

Sales Custom Customer Outsource 97

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 29, 2011

A simple differentiation is that a product plan is designed for internal use, to get the product out. Because it addresses an internal audience, it can use technical jargon and assume the reader understands the technology. Enough detail is required so that someone else can build it without you (outsourcing). Don’t get me wrong.

Product 93

Product Entrepreneur Outsource Development Competition 93

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2010

Use a simple accounting tool like QuickBooks, get away from co-mingled funds, and you have the first business process you need. If you are contracting or outsourcing, this is even more important. Funding process. Leverage information technology. Develop your business plan. Don’t try this without a formal process.

Startup 95

Startup Outsource Development Writing Training 95

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 29, 2011

There are no “overrides” – for example, businesses don’t thrive just because they offer the latest technology, or because everyone wants to be “green, or because their goal is to reduce world hunger. Common choices include manufacturing in-house, outsourcing, off-the-shelf parts. Be specific on sales channels and marketing initiatives.

Sales 98

Sales Custom Customer Outsource 98

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

But in the end we selected David Lin , a superstar who did 4 years at the technology investment banking firm Montgomery & Co and 4 years as Director of Strategy at the comparison shopping site PriceGrabber where he dealt with many operational issues. He’s a star who has a very intuitive feel for technology and … no MBA.

Startup 337

Startup Venture Capital Study Course 337